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  • Page 1 Operating instructions ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms Read the instructions prior to performing any task! Keep for future use! U163-934...
  • Page 2 ® V1.02/2020 SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 3 Scale can be equipped with other SmartFork applications (e.g. laser). If any reference is made to an “assistance system” in the text that follows, such a refer- ence encompasses all other applications installed in the SmartFork ® Scale in addition to the weighing function.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Range of application ® Variants of the SmartFork Scale EC declaration of conformity SAFETY Symbols in this manual Applicable documents Intended use Operator obligations Dangers when handling the SmartFork ® Scale Safety markings Personnel requirements 2.7.1 Qualifications 2.7.2 Unauthorised persons 2.7.3...
  • Page 5 Checking the locking device 6.2.5 ® Cleaning the SmartFork Scale 6.2.6 ® Replacing the SmartFork Scale 6.2.7 Replacing components 6.2.8 Spare parts After completion of maintenance activity ® TROUBLESHOOTING ON THE SMARTFORK SCALE TECHNICAL DATA INDEX V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...

  • Page 6: Overview, Smartfork ® Scale

    ® Fig. 1: SmartFork Scale and SmartSupply SmartSupply ® Position of the load cells in the SmartFork Scale ® The SmartFork Scale is used to weigh a load that was lifted. The signal is transferred from the load cells (Fig. 1/2) in the fork blade to the output device (SmartDisplay) in the cab via a radio system, the SmartSupply (Fig.
  • Page 7 ® applications ® ® The SmartFork Scale can optionally be equipped with other SmartFork applications. Information about other installed applications of the ® SmartFork (e.g. laser), the operating manual for the SmartDisplay and the operating instruction for the SmartSupply can be found in the other applicable documents.

  • Page 8: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Scale EC declaration of conformity EC declaration of conformity AS PER EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC VETTER Industrie GmbH, as the manufacturer, hereby declares that the products listed below comply with the EC Machinery Directive. ® Name: - SmartFork Scale weighing fork arm Model: - SCALE25/LLLL/XX/YYY;...

  • Page 9: Safety

    The signal words described above are used. tions V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...

  • Page 10: Applicable Documents

    SmartFork ® applications. Its use does not in any way replace the general requirements for safety and due diligence. The SmartFork ® Scale must only be used on fork lift trucks or industrial trucks with compatible fork carriers.

  • Page 11: Operator Obligations

    – Never neglect the general requirements for safety and due diligence. If in doubt, personally ensure that there are no people or obstacles in the danger zone of the industrial truck. ® – Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of both SmartFork Scales used. ®...

  • Page 12: Dangers When Handling The Smartfork ® Scale

    ® The operator must ensure that all persons that come into contact with the SmartFork Scale have read and understood this manual. In addition, he/she must regularly train personnel and inform them of any dangers.
  • Page 13 Safety Dangers when handling the SmartFork® Scale Improper repairs WARNING! Risk of injury from incorrectly executed work on the SmartFork ® Scale! ® The faultless function of the SmartFork Scale application ultimately depends on the unchanged state of the individual components. Inde-...
  • Page 14 WARNING! Risk of injury from slipping load! ® If there is moisture, dirt or ice on the lifting surfaces of the SmartFork Scale, there is an increased risk of the load slipping. A slipping load could cause serious injuries. – Remove any dirt from the SmartFork ®...
  • Page 15 Safety Dangers when handling the SmartFork® Scale Risk of fire WARNING! Risk of explosion and fire as a result of damage to the lithium-con- taining battery! The faultless function of the SmartSupply in variant BAT ultimately depends on the intact state of the SmartSupply battery. Independent...

  • Page 16: Safety Markings

    ® operation. The SmartFork hard stamping is on the side of the back of the fork (Fig. 2). NOTICE! The use of the SmartFork ® without the prescribed markings is considered incorrect use. Fig. 2: Hard stamping, SmartFork ®...

  • Page 17: Personnel Requirements

    Safety Personnel requirements > Qualifications Type plate ® The type plate identifies (via the article number it contains) the version of the SmartFork ® Scale upon delivery. Do not put the SmartFork Scale into operation without a type plate. The type plate is located on the outside of the fork head.
  • Page 18 ® The driver of industrial trucks is familiar with the use of the VETTER SmartFork Scale and the associated dangers. Electrician...

  • Page 19: Unauthorised Persons

    Description of The personal protective equipment is explained below: the personal protective equipment Industrial safety helmet Industrial safety helmets protect the head from falling objects, swinging loads and from bumping against fixed objects. V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...

  • Page 20: Protection Of The Environment And Disposal

    ® this manual could arise due to the operation site of the SmartFork Scale. If suitable personal protective equipment is not worn for these dan- gers, there is a risk of serious injuries.

  • Page 21: Recycling

    Insofar as there is no take-back agreement or disposal agreement in place, separate waste according to material and send it for recycling: Scrap metals. Send plastic elements to be recycled. Sort and dispose of the other components according to their material characteristics. V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...

  • Page 22: Structure Of The Smartfork Scale

    Structure of the SmartFork ® Scale Structure of basic fork arm and fork shoe ® Structure of the SmartFork Scale Structure of basic fork arm and fork shoe ® Fig. 4: Structure, SmartFork Scale Fork head Plug connection, SmartSupply in cable groove...

  • Page 23: Suspension

    Observe the relevant operating instruction for the fork carrier installed on the industrial truck. The attachment dimensions for the SmartFork ® Scale can be requested from customer Ä...

  • Page 24: Image And Signal Output Devices

    – Always use original components. SmartDisplay Fig. 6: SmartDisplay ® The output of the weights recorded by the SmartFork Scale, as well as the entire set- tings for tare determination and the addition of measurements recorded in succession, is done via the SmartDisplay.

  • Page 25: Cabling

    Protective gloves Safety shoes NOTICE! Incorrect cabling! Incorrect cabling could lead to damage and the failure of the SmartFork ® applications. This could cause serious injuries. Always observe the following points: – Always lay the cables with enough play (e.g. loops) to avoid mechan- ical abrasion.
  • Page 26 Structure of the SmartFork ® Scale Cabling The SmartSupply in variant BAT has only one cable connection. Ensure that both plug connections are clean. Establish the cable connection by plugging the M8 4-pin connector of the SmartSupply and the M8 plug connector together (Fig. 7).

  • Page 27: Initial Assembly Of The Smartfork ® Scale

    Initial assembly of the SmartFork ® Scale Installing the SmartFork® Scale on the fork carrier ® Initial assembly of the SmartFork Scale ® Installing the SmartFork Scale on the fork carrier ® Initial assembly of the SmartFork Scale may only be carried out by a service specialist.

  • Page 28: Installing And Connecting The Smartdisplay

    Scale at the head and fork blade and carefully slide it onto the fork carrier from the outside using appropriate force (Fig. 10). Ensure that the upper and lower hooks of the SmartFork ® enclose the profile of the fork carrier.
  • Page 29 Initial assembly of the SmartFork ® Scale Installing and connecting the SmartDisplay All of the information about initial assembly and commissioning of the SmartDisplay can be found in the manual supplied for the SmartDisplay. NOTICE! Install the SmartDisplay in the driver’s cab so that the monitor does not obstruct or impede any functions or elements of the industrial truck.

  • Page 30: Operation Of The Smartfork ® Scale

    The SmartFork ® Scale application is only an assistance system for deter- ® mining the weight of loads. As is the case with some other SmartFork applications, its use does not assist with forward guidance of the vehicle. The SmartFork ®...
  • Page 31 Operation of the SmartFork ® Scale Weight determination with the SmartFork® Scale > Prerequisite for correct weight determination Position of the lift mast Fig. 11: Tilt of the lift mast NOTICE! Tilt angle of the lift mast The lift mast must not exceed the vertical by a tilt angle of a = +/- 3°. If this tilt angle is exceeded, a warning appears on the SmartDisplay and measurement is no longer possible.

  • Page 32: Calibrating The Smartfork ® Scale

    Operation of the SmartFork ® Scale Weight determination with the SmartFork® Scale > Calibrating the SmartFork® Scale 5.1.2 ® Calibrating the SmartFork Scale Personnel: Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment: Protective clothing Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes Operating manual, SmartDisplay...

  • Page 33: Taring/Net Compensation

    Operation of the SmartFork ® Scale Weight determination with the SmartFork® Scale > Taring/net compensation ® Fig. 12: Calibration points, SmartFork Scale Rear calibration point Front calibration point The following is required for calibration: Lifting device for large loads, e.g. indoor crane.

  • Page 34: Load Weight Display

    Operation of the SmartFork ® Scale Adjusting the distance between the fork arms 5.1.4 Load weight display Operating manual, SmartDisplay The complete manual and all steps for displaying the load weight can be found in the operating manual for the SmartDisplay in the other appli- cable documents.
  • Page 35 Locking groove on the fork carrier Lever, open position ® Raise the SmartFork Scale off of the ground. Open the locking device of the SmartFork ® Scale. To do so, put the lever (Fig. 13/1) of the locking device vertically upwards (Fig. 13/3). WARNING! Risk of crushing the hands when moving! ®...

  • Page 36: Maintenance Of The Smartfork ® Scale

    Protective clothing Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes Check the following points: ® Gaps in the mechanical weighing system on the SmartFork Scale must be free of dirt. All SmartFork ® applications installed upon delivery must be checked for functionality.

  • Page 37: Checking Electronics

    Check the electronic components of the SmartFork ® applications: Check all applications separately for proper functionality. In the event of insufficient functionality, immediately ban further use of the SmartFork ® Scale. Commissioning may only be carried out after a successful repair.

  • Page 38: Checking The Fork Arms And Hooks

    – Replace damaged locking devices immediately. – If the locking device is missing, it must be replaced before commis- sioning. – Do not use the SmartFork ® Scale without a locking device. Check the open and lock positions of the lever. It must be possible to move the lever to the respective position without any difficulty by applying light pressure.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Smartfork

    Maintenance of the SmartFork ® Scale Maintenance activities > Replacing the SmartFork® Scale 6.2.5 ® Cleaning the SmartFork Scale Personnel: Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment: Protective clothing Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes Note the following points in relation to cleaning: Clean the SmartFork ®...
  • Page 40 Risk of injury from falling fork arms! Secure the SmartFork ® against falling immediately after disassembly by putting it down. ® Ä Chapter 4 “Initial assembly of the SmartFork ® Install the new SmartFork Scale ( Scale” on page 27). ®...

  • Page 41: Replacing Components

    The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any damage that occurs as a result of improper ® repairs or welding work on the SmartFork Scale fork arms. Improper repairs or the use of third-party components could lead to damage and a loss of functionality.
  • Page 42 Scale Maintenance activities > Replacing components Fig. 15: Pulling the fork shoe forward ® Grip the fork shoe of the SmartFork Scale close to the fork tip and carefully pull it forward (Fig. 15). Fig. 16: Raising the fork shoe Raise the fork shoe up to an angle of 45°...
  • Page 43 SmartFork Scale” on page 30) to ensure accurate measurement results. The weighing electronics of the SmartFork ® Scale is embedded on the side in a recess in the front third of the fork arm. The recess is protected by a screwed-on connection.
  • Page 44 Maintenance of the SmartFork ® Scale Maintenance activities > Replacing components Fig. 17: Replacing the weighing electronics Removing the Remove the fork shoe from the SmartFork ® Scale ( Ä “Removing the fork shoe” weighing elec- on page 41). tronics Unscrew and remove the two screws from the cover (Fig.
  • Page 45 Scale has three load cells per fork arm. Two of them are installed par- allel to each other near the fork tip and a further load cell is installed before the fork bend (Fig. 1/2). Removing the Remove the fork shoe from the SmartFork ® Scale ( Ä “Removing the fork shoe”...
  • Page 46 If new countersunk screws are inserted, such screws must be from strength class 10.9. Insert two cylinder head screws (Fig. 18/1) and tighten them with the specified torque of 120 Nm. Install the fork shoe of the SmartFork ® Scale Ä “Installing the fork shoe”...

  • Page 47: Spare Parts

    6.2.8 Spare parts ® Spare parts for the SmartFork Scale can be ordered from the manufacturer. Customer service can identify the required spare parts from the order number on the hard stamping Ä “Customer service” on page 3. Always install original components. The use of third- party components invalidate the guarantee and the manufacturer’s responsibility for any...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting On The Smartfork

    Scale ® Troubleshooting on the SmartFork Scale ® In the event of malfunctions with one or more SmartFork applications: Ä Chapter 6.2.1 “Daily visual inspec- Carry out a visual inspection as described in tion by the driver” on page 36.

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data All technical data on the other SmartFork ® applications can be found in the supplied documentation. Load capacity (kg/ Blade length pair)/load centre Article No. Weight (kg) ESP (mm) (mm) (mm) 1,000 SCALE25/1000/2 319.5 A/XXX 1,100...
  • Page 50 SCALE25/1150/2B /XXX 1,200 SCALE25/1200/2 B/XXX 1,300 SCALE25/1300/2 B/XXX 1,400 SCALE25/1400/2 B/XXX 2,500/500 1,500 SCALE25/1500/2 501.5 B/XXX 1,600 SCALE25/1600/2 B/XXX 1,700 SCALE25/1700/2 B/XXX 1,800 SCALE25/1800/2 B/XXX 1,900 SCALE25/1900/2 B/XXX 2,000 SCALE25/2000/2 B/XXX XXX: BAT/CAB ® V1.02/2020 SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 51 SCALE50/1100/3A/ 1,150 SCALE50/1150/3A/ 1,200 SCALE50/1200/3A /XXX 1,300 SCALE50/1300/3A /XXX 1,400 SCALE50/1400/3A /XXX 5,000/500 1,500 SCALE50/1500/3A /XXX 1,600 SCALE50/1600/3A /XXX 1,700 SCALE50/1700/3A /XXX 1,800 SCALE50/1800/3A /XXX 1,900 SCALE50/1900/3A /XXX 2,000 SCALE50/2000/3A /XXX XXX: BAT/CAB V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 52 1,150 SCALE50/1150/3 B/XXX 1,200 SCALE50/1200/3 B/XXX 1,300 SCALE50/1300/3 B/XXX 1,400 SCALE50/1400/3 B/XXX 5,000/500 1,500 SCALE50/1500/3 B/XXX 1,600 SCALE50/1600/3 B/XXX 1,700 SCALE50/1700/3 B/XXX 1,800 SCALE50/1800/3 B/XXX 1,900 SCALE50/1900/3 B/XXX 2,000 SCALE50/2000/3 B/XXX XXX: BAT/CAB ® V1.02/2020 SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 53 Technical data PIN assign- ment, M12 5- SmartSupply PIN No. Core Marking Not in use Not in use + 12 - 24 V DC Black -GND Fig. 20: M12 5- Not in use V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 54 Technical data Own notes ® V1.02/2020 SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 55 Technical data V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...

  • Page 56: Index

    Troubleshooting ..... . . 47, 48 checking ......38 ® V1.02/2020 SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 57 Use ........10 V1.02/2020 ® SmartFork Scale weighing fork arms...
  • Page 59 Deviations and changes are part of our ongoing review and improvement of the product. VETTER Industrie GmbH does not accept any respon- sibility or liability for errors that arise from the use and application of this document. This document, including all parts, is protected by copyright.

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