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- Page 1 Altralite™ Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale Installation Manual October 20, 2020 PN 202864 Rev A...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.0 Specifications ............... . . 14 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. - Page 4 Altralite Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Altralite Floor Scale is a fully electronic, low profile load receiver. The Altralite Floor Scale is available in 4' x 4' (1.22 m x 1.22 m) with the capacity of 5K (2267.96 kg). The Altralite Floor Scale uses four corner-mounted, FM-approved load cells, with the cells recessed into the frame channels for protection. -
Page 6: Installation
Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible damage caused during shipment. All Altralite Floor Scale models have threaded holes in the deck to allow installation of eye bolts with shoulders for use when lifting the scale with chains or using a spreader bar. -
Page 7: Assembly
For installations using access ramps, mounting plates are not necessary as the ramps have built-in mounting plates Note to secure the scale feet. SCALE DECK .812" DIA 4.50" MOUNTING PLATE FOOT Figure 2-2. Mounting Plate Installation © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 8: Junction Box Connections
Altralite Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale Junction Box Connections The indicator terminal strip is used to connect the main cable to the indicator which is shown in Figure 2-3. Determine the indicator load cell input connections from the device operation manual. -
Page 9: Pit Installation
IMPORTANT Periodically clean the pit. The Altralite Floor Scale has threaded holes for eye bolts so the scale can be easily lifted from the pit. Plan the pit location out of main traffic areas to prevent such accidental damaging overloads. -
Page 10: Access Ramps
Note Access ramps for the Altralite Floor Scale are designed to bolt to the floor, with built-in mounting plates that attach to the scale feet. When used with access ramps, side movement of the scale is automatically eliminated, and no other mounting plates are necessary. -
Page 11: Calibration
The indicator must be connected and calibrated approximately, but it does not need to indicate the exact weight Note value. A test weight is required. The recommended test weight for the Altralite Floor Scale is 25% of scale capacity. 2. With no weight on the scale, zero the indicator. -
Page 12: Calibration Procedure
Altralite Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale 5. Place the test weight over one of the other three corners and use that cell’s potentiometer to adjust the cell output down to the reference cell output. Repeat this procedure with the other two high corners. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides information regarding the troubleshooting of the Altralite Floor Scale. Troubleshooting Guide Issue Possible Cause Solution System does not operate - no display Power disconnected Check and reconnect Indicator fuse blown Replace fusel; Check for cause... -
Page 14: Load Cell Replacement
Altralite Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale Load Cell Replacement Follow the direction below to remove old load cells: 1. Lift scale with chains and proper spreader bar and remove foot then remove defective load cell. 2. Disconnect load cell cable from junction box and cut cable ties. - Page 15 11. After coiling excess cable, pass each individual end of load cell cable through its cord grip in the NEMA Type 4X junction box. 12. Corner correction trimming and calibration is necessary after load cell replacement. Follow instruction in Section 3.2 on page 7 Section 3.3 on page © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 16: Load Cell Wiring To Junction Box
Altralite Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale 4.3.1 Load Cell Wiring to Junction Box The four load cells are each wired to their respective terminals in the junction box according to the corner numbering system shown in Figure 4-4, and the coloring code in Table 4-2. -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. Altralite fabricated platforms and weldments are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for five years. -
Page 18: Specifications
Altralite Portable Low-Profile Floor Scale Specifications Certifications and Approvals End Load Capacity 100% full scale at 5000 lbs Cable Length 20' (6.1m) for connecting junction box to indicator Warranty Altralite Weldment: 5-years Load Cell: 2-years Other Components: 1-year www.RiceLake.com Visit our website... - Page 20 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...