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RDS Technology Liftlog 1000 User Manual

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LIFTLOG 1000 – OPERATION
Liftlog 1000
Fork Lift Truck
Weighing System
Operation
User Guide
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  • Page 1 LIFTLOG 1000 – OPERATION Liftlog 1000 Fork Lift Truck Weighing System Operation User Guide Title...
  • Page 2 Service and Technical Support PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DISTRIBUTOR or if unknown, contact the factory for further information. RDS Technology Ltd, Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Glos, GL6 9BH, United Kingdom Ph: +44 (0)1453 733300 : Fax: +44 (0) 1453 733311 : EMAIL: info@rdstec.com Our policy is one of continuous improvement and the information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive) This symbol on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that the electronic component(s) of this product should not be mixed with general household waste at end of life.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION OVERVIEW 1.1. The System System Accuracy Indicator Functions Indicator Features and Main Operating Screen Menu navigation 1.5.1 Physical Keys ..................................... 10 1.5.2 Touchscreen ....................................10 SETUP FOR WEIGHING Check Zero Auto or Manual Weight Entry Mode Select Gross / Net Display Set a Tare 2.4.1...
  • Page 5 LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION WEIGHING Getting the best results The Weighing Cycle The Load Indicator / Overload Alarm Clear Last Weight Entry (“CE-1”) Reset Load Total to Zero Memory Used Indicator Adjustment for incorrect Weight Readings (“Nudge”) 3.7.1 Adjustment by Weight ................................21 3.7.2...

  • Page 6: Overview

    1.1. The System The Liftlog 1000 is a weighing system designed for use principally on counterbalance fork lift trucks. It measures, displays and records the net or gross weight lifted, normally based on sensing the lift system hydraulic pressure. Normally, a weighing start point is established by use of a magnetic Reference position sensor fitted on the lift mast.

  • Page 7: System Accuracy

    NOTE: Liftlog 1000 weight readings are not suitable as a legal basis for the sale of goods.

  • Page 8: Indicator Functions

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Indicator Functions The Indicator has a 4.3” colour, touch screen plus 4 basic menu keys, and includes the following functions,  Gross and Net Weight Display and Memory Totals  Accumulated Load Total and Load Count display ...

  • Page 9: Indicator Features And Main Operating Screen

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Indicator Features and Main Operating Screen Touch on Load Total to select Status Bar Preset Tare (0 – 49) Accumulated Load Total Gross/Net display Description / Weight (Gross / Net) Gross/Net ID Units since last cleared Select a Preset Tare...

  • Page 10: Menu Navigation

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Menu navigation 1.5.1 Physical Keys HOME Return to the Main Operating Screen from any other screen. SETUP Select the Setup Menu for weight calibration and other system settings. ESCAPE Return to the previous screen / Delete the Last Weight Entry ("CE-1").

  • Page 11: Setup For Weighing

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Setup for Weighing Before weighing, you may wish to perform one or more of the following settings from the main operating screen,  Check Zero Weight  Select Auto or Manual Weight Entry Mode  Select Gross or Net display ...

  • Page 12: Auto Or Manual Weight Entry Mode

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Auto or Manual Weight Entry Mode Press to select the mode. In AUTO mode, the weight is automatically added to the Load Total after the “Auto-Add Delay” period. The does not function for weight entry. In MAN mode, the weight is entered with the key, or alternatively by means of a Remote Enter Switch if fitted (optional).

  • Page 13: Set A Tare

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Set a Tare To calculate net weight of the product, you must first enter the weight of the empty pallet / container. Either, There are two ways to set a tare weight, either by selecting a Preset Tare from a list, or by lifting the empty container.

  • Page 14: Set A Tare By Lifting ("Auto" Tare)

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION 2.4.2 Set a Tare by Lifting (“AUTO” Tare) Press and lift the empty pallet / container to the weighing start point. Follow the screen prompt. You may wish to make this tare as a new preset or to adjust an existing...

  • Page 15: Select / View / Edit / Clear A Store

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION 2.5.1 Select / View / Edit / Clear a Store and select the required store. Press to view the Store information.  Total Gross Weight of all Loads  Total Net Weight of all Loads  Total No. of Loads ...

  • Page 16: Print / Save A Store Total

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION 2.5.2 Print / Save a Store Total In order to print and/or save load data, the “Logging Options” must be configured accordingly in the Setup menu (by default, all logging options are disabled). and select the required store.

  • Page 17: Weighing

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Weighing Getting the best results To ensure the best possible accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that the operator observes the following recommendations:  Operating Temperature Always allow the machine and the hydraulics to warm up to the normal operating temperature before commencing weighing.

  • Page 18: The Weighing Cycle

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION The Weighing Cycle 4 bars “- - - -“ are displayed when not weighing. 1. Lift the load up to the weighing start point and then press If a height reference sensor is installed, the key only appears when the weighing start point is reached.

  • Page 19: The Load Indicator / Overload Alarm

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION The hydraulic pressure reading is sampled continuously as the forks drop, and the average weight is then is calculated and displayed. UK794-200.JPG If ‘AUTO’ weight entry mode is set, the weight is then added to the accumulated Load Total and the Load Count will increase by 1.

  • Page 20: Clear Last Weight Entry ("Ce-1")

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Clear Last Weight Entry (“CE-1”) If a weight is entered in error, press then to subtract the entry from the memory totals ("CE -1"). A negative weight entry is saved to the selected memory store to effectively cancel out the last weight entry. The negative weight will also appear on the list of individual lifts on a printout, or data saved to an SD card / USB stick if enabled.

  • Page 21: Adjustment For Incorrect Weight Readings ("Nudge")

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Adjustment for incorrect Weight Readings (“Nudge”) The “Nudge” function is enabled / disabled via the “Sensor Setup” screen in the Setup menu. 3.7.1 Adjustment by Weight If the load reading from the instrument is consistently different from the known weight of the pallet, then you can “nudge”...

  • Page 22: Adjustment By

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION 3.7.2 Adjustment by % Alternatively, you can simply nudge the calibration by a percentage. Select “Factor” and press . Enter the % change and press confirm. NOTE: If the Liftlog reading is more than the true weight, the factor is decreased.

  • Page 23: Other User-Level Settings

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Other User-level Settings Press to access the following user-level settings,  Units – (ref. 3.8.1)  Time and Date - This also sets the Time/Date information and Date format on printouts  Brightness - The display brightness can be manually set. If set to “Auto”, the brightness is automatically adjusted to suit the ambient light conditions, i.e.

  • Page 24: Selecting Units / Weight Resolution ("E")

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION 3.8.1 Selecting Units / Weight Resolution (“e”) Press and select the “Units” screen from the Setup menu.  Imperial units are lbs or Tons  Metric units are kg or Tonnes The resolution ('e') is the minimum weight increment that is displayed.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics

    LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION 3.8.2 Diagnostics Press and select the “Diagnostics” screen from the Setup menu “P1” = Pressure Sensor output in mA and The diagnostics screens provide a visual indication of the system inputs corresponding pressure (1 bar = 14.9psi) and status.
  • Page 26 LIFTLOG 1000 –OPERATION Issue Ref. Date Description 27.7.15 1st Issue...

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