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ED2-EPT Series
SkidWeigh System
Automatic Check Weighing for Electric Pallet Trucks
Operating Instructions
Weighing Loads
Mounting Location
Electrical Connections
Pressure Transducer Installation
Calibration Instructions
Special Features
Accumulative Weight Loads Function
Accumulative Weight Loads Function with Onboard Printer
Mode Description
Troubleshooting
User's Manual
Ver.0510-3- Software 2SD-1600
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Summary of Contents for IVDT SkidWeigh ED2-EPT Series
- Page 1 ED2-EPT Series SkidWeigh System Automatic Check Weighing for Electric Pallet Trucks Operating Instructions Weighing Loads Mounting Location Electrical Connections Pressure Transducer Installation Calibration Instructions Special Features Accumulative Weight Loads Function Accumulative Weight Loads Function with Onboard Printer Mode Description Troubleshooting User’s Manual Ver.0510-3- Software 2SD-1600...
- Page 2 The ED2-EPT Series is automatic electric pallet truck check weighing system used to verify load weights on the move. This is not a “Legal for Trade” scale, but an economical on-board check weighing system that will allow your lift truck operator to increase vehicle utilization, increase productivity and provide the load weight readout within +/-1 to 3% of the vehicle’s lifting capacity.
- Page 3 This load weight value will be displayed on the indicator and stay until the next time the forks are being lowered. Mounting Location for Digital Indicator The majority of electric pallet trucks have only a limited space to add any accessories. Install the mounting bracket with the anti-vibration mount and fasten the digital indicator on the vehicle’s dashboard.
- Page 4 3. The majority of pressure transducer installations into the vehicle hydraulic system will require some kind of T- piece to be connected in the hydraulic line. Hydraulic hose size #10 is very common for this type of vehicles. 4. Make sure that the installed pressure transducer will not touch any moving parts or the assembly of the forklift when the vehicle is in normal operation.
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Page 5: Starting Point
Calibration / Setup Procedures Concept The ED2-EPT Series SkidWeigh systems calibration/setup procedures are very simple and consist of a two steps to complete the automatic calibration of the empty forks and loaded forks with known load weight being lifted. Note: At any point if you make a mistake, for whatever reason, turn the power to the system “off” and start all over. - Page 6 Calibration of Empty Forks Lifting of the Empty Forks Lower the empty forks to the ground ( No hydraulic pressure in the lifting circuit Press the “M” key (Use a paper clip) and hold it down for 5 seconds. • After 5 seconds, the MODE display digit will show “0”.
- Page 7 Calibration of Loaded Forks Lifting of Known Load Weight on the Forks (Example: Known Load Weight is 1500 Lbs.) At this point, drive the vehicle into the skid with a known load weight. • Make sure that skid load is positioned all the way to the fork’s carriage. •...
- Page 8 Press the “M” key to advance to MODE 6, activate lift control valve and start to lift the • “Known Load Weight”; do not stop lifting cycle until digital display shows the calibrated weight. MODE Five Digits Load Weight Readout Display Digital display will go blank.
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Page 9: Overload Warning
Overload Warning The ED2-EPT Series with optional overload warning features will allow the end user to enter whatever overload value is applicable for that particular forklift operation. Every time that pre-set overload value is reached, the indicator display will ”flash” and the value of the overload load weight will be shown to the operator. - Page 10 MODE Five Digits Load Weight Readout Display Using the same keys “M” and “⇑ ⇑ ⇑ ⇑ ”, enter the “Overload Weight Value”. In our example it’s • 4000. You will note that the MODE 7 digit remains throughout this operation. MODE MODE MODE...
- Page 11 Accumulative Load Weight Function Without Onboard Printer: Left Button: Accumulative function for load weights Every time the indicator shows the load weight and the left button is pressed, the load weight will be added into a weighing counter and will show the current total weight of all load weights entered in the counter.
- Page 12 RESET. Example of single load weight being printed: IVDT Skidweigh 4380 Every time the indicator shows the load weight and the left button is pressed, the load weight will be added into a load weighing counter.
- Page 13 The onboard printer, (NCI Mini Printer Series) is for 12 V DC operation. Printer can be powered only through IVDT Inc. wiring harness since power from the vehicle can be anywhere from 12 to 55V DC. Only through original wiring harness the printer will get 12 V DC from the ED2-SkidWeigh Series Digital Indicator, regardless of the vehicle voltage.
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Page 14: Mode Description
MODE Description MODE 8 Represents standard “Weighing Cycle Mode” MODE 0 to 6 Represents standard calibration mode MODE 7 Represents “Overload Warning Setup Input” MODE Description Action Remarks MODE 8 must be Lower the forks to the Standard “Weighing Cycle Mode” ground shown to initiate the weighing cycle... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting For help with general or miscellaneous problems that you may experience with your ED2 Series SkidWeigh; refer to the following table for possible solutions. Problem Possible solution Possible cause - Check whether the fuse is blown - Check for a bad ground chassis MODE 8 digit is not shown on the connection instrument display when the... - Page 16 ED2-EPT Series SkidWeigh User’s Manual To obtain load weight readout the indicator must show number 8 in the MODE display. Insert the forks into the pallet or under the product to be weighed. Make sure that the pallet is positioned all the way on the fork’s carriage. The number in the MODE display must be shown before you initiate a “Load Weighing Cycle”.
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