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RL50210 TA Load Cell Mounting Kit Installation Manual September 20, 2018 PN 25713 Rev A...
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All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
Junction Box Connections, Adjustments, and Calibration..9 Troubleshooting................ 10 Maintenance and Replacement Parts........11 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
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RL50210 TA Load Cell Mounting Kit Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. Visit our website www.RiceLake.com...
This manual is meant to serve only as a general guideline for installation. Each installation is unique and should be planned by a qualified structural engineer. Manuals are available for viewing and/or downloading from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com/manuals...
General Safety Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. WARNING Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
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• Dummy load cells can be used during installation. The neoprene mount of the RL50210 TA/65059 compresses as load is applied, making the mount particularly suitable for applications involving very minor shock loading. • It is not recommended for vessels with attached piping because the added downward deflection of the vessel as it is loaded makes it difficult to design a piping system with the required degree of flexibility.
Mechanical Installation Mount Installation Use the following steps to install the RL50210 TA/65059. The figures are typical load cell mount installations for the 50-250 and 500 lb configuration. Socket Head Cap Screw Plain Washer Top Plate Cantilever Beam Load Cell...
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RL50210 TA Load Cell Mounting Kit After considering any areas that may cause accuracy problems, follow these installation steps. 1. Determine where to position the mount and the direction it should be oriented. The preferred mounting orientation for single ended beams is with the...
RL50210 TA Load Cell Mounting Kit Load Cell Wiring 1. Route the load cell cables so they will not be damaged or cut. • Cable should not be routed near heat sources greater than 150°F. • Do not shorten any load cell cable – the load cell is temperature compensated with the supplied length of cable.
RL50210 TA Load Cell Mounting Kit Troubleshooting If the system powers up and gives some type of stable digital readout that varies with the load on the system, the system problems are probably caused by factors other than the load cells. Look for mechanical causes for first.
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 PN 25713 Rev A www.ricelake.com...
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