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OWNERS MANUAL
Including Operators Manual
And Installation Manual
We would like to inform you about the fact that this RAVAS product is 100 % recyclable on the basis
that the parts are processed and disposed off in the right manner.
More information can be found on our website www.ravas.com.
Rev.20170516
Printing/typographical errors and model changes reserved

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  • Page 1 Including Operators Manual And Installation Manual We would like to inform you about the fact that this RAVAS product is 100 % recyclable on the basis that the parts are processed and disposed off in the right manner. More information can be found on our website www.ravas.com.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OPERATORS MANUAL INDEX PAGE 1. Safety Instructions 2. Users Manual 3. Installation 4. Installing or changing batteries 5. Parameter Settings 6. Calibration 7. Trouble Shooting Contact Us: www.ravasusa.com backoffice@ravas.com...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    No weighing operations allowed if any objects are in the vicinity; around, under or close to the load. RAVAS is not responsible for physical harm done to the operator because of the presence of the indicator in the cabin. Any modifications done to the system must be approved in writing from the supplier, prior to any work being completed.

  • Page 4: Users Manual

    2 USERS MANUAL Accurate weighing...
  • Page 5 Touch panel indicator...
  • Page 6 On / Off...
  • Page 7 Zero Correction Bring empty forks above reference point Lower forks slowly to reference point Push Zero button Display will read 0 LB...
  • Page 8 Weighing Bring forks with weight above reference point Lower forks with weight slowly to reference point Display will show the weight. (plus minus 2% of truck capacity)
  • Page 9 Summing weights Bring forks with weight to reference height Display will show the weight Push the summation button Display will show blinking 3 times the total weight and the sequence number (quantity of weights which are totalized) If printer is available, weight of 500 LB will be printed with sequence number 1.
  • Page 10 Read total weight. Push the summation button for 3 seconds Display shows 3 times total weight and 3x sequence number. After 6 seconds display will return in normal weighing mode.
  • Page 11 Reset total weight Push the summation button for 3 seconds Display shows 3 times total weight and 3x sequence number. While display shows total weight, perform following action. After 6 seconds display will return in normal weighing mode. Display flashes 00 to show that summation memory has been reset to zero.
  • Page 12 Print total weight Push the summation button for 3 seconds Display shows 3 times total weight and 3x sequence number. While display shows total weight, perform following action. While display showing the total weight and sequence number, Push the summing button again.
  • Page 13 Manual tare entry Push at the tare entry button. Example of entering tare weight of 25 LB Display shows last entered tare weight with right digit flashing Use cursor function if digit needs to be changed Set Digit to 5 Use enter function Second digit starts flashing...
  • Page 14 Change this digit if needed to show 2 Display shows 25 LB Use the enter button to pas other digits till display shows (minus) -25 LB 25 LB will be subtracted from the next weight lifted and weighed.
  • Page 15 Error messages HELP 1 max. HELP 3 Negative (or no) signal from the sensor on AD converter HELP 7 Too high signal of sensor on AD converter LO-BA Batteries need to be replaced. See page 22...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Specifications The RCS can be installed on trucks with any capacity. The RCS works properly with hydraulic pressures up to 5075 psi (350 bar). The RCS operates on 4 AA batteries for several years. The sensor is equipped with a BSP1/4" male thread. The sensor is supplied together with an adaptor...
  • Page 17 It is recommended that the installation of the system is executed by an official forklift truck dealer. For the best accuracy the mast, rollers and bearings should be in good condition: Make sure there is no pressure on hydraulic system before working on hydraulic system Product overview: 1.
  • Page 18 Install a T-piece in the pressure line of the primary lifting cylinder. Install as close as possible to the cylinder. In case of two cylinders:...
  • Page 20 Install sensor onto the T-piece. The connector should point downwards Choose position for the installation of the indicator Install the indicator using the mounting support...
  • Page 21 Install reference height marking stickers in such way that the operator can see it well. Clean area for the stickers before sticking them onto the mast.
  • Page 22 Install sensor cable between indicator and sensor.

  • Page 23: Installing Or Changing Batteries

    INSTALLING OR CHANGING BATTERIES Open the housing. Systems are supplied with batteries packed separately. Your supplier may have installed them. After message LO-BAT, old batteries have to be taken out. Place new batteries. Watch for the polarity!!! Close housing...

  • Page 24: Parameter Settings

    5 PARAMETER SETTINGS The standard setting of the system is for a capacity of 5000 lbs with a 10 lb graduation. If the capacity of the truck is 5000 LB or lower, you can skip this chapter! If needed the parameters can be changed to the following capacities: ...
  • Page 25 Changing the graduation parameter = P02 Change with cursor upwards to P_02 When display shows P_02 then push the “enter” button Display will show 5 which stands for a graduation of 5LB. Change to desired graduation with the cursor up or cursor down function Confirm by pushing the “enter”...
  • Page 26 Changing the capacity parameter = P05 Display shows P_03 or other value Change with Cursor function to P_05 When display shows P_05 then push the “enter” button Display will show the scale capacity. The most right digit is flashing Change the flashing digit with the cursor functions, validate with the “enter”...
  • Page 27 Close parameter entry mode Hold the “enter” button for 3 seconds Turn indicator off and back on to get in standard weighing mode...

  • Page 28: Calibration

    6 CALIBRATION Zero calibration The forks must be unloaded! Bring empty forks to reference height Push the zero button for 10 seconds until display starts showing AP 08, counting down. Display will show AP while counting down. Display will show 0...
  • Page 29 Span (weight) calibration Perform this calibration immediately following zero calibration! Get test weight. Maybe weigh a pallet on other scale and note down the weight. Example 1234 LB Push the PT button for 20 seconds until a value shows with the most right digit flashing.
  • Page 30 Validate by pushing the enter button. The next digit will flash and can be changed Change this digit to show 3 and continue until display shows 01234 The indicator on the left site should be flashing. Lift Weight (1234) above reference point Lower slowly to reference point.
  • Page 31 Immediately!! without time delay !! push the “enter” button for 3 seconds Push cursor function till display shows AP-?? Push “enter” button for 3 seconds again System is calibrated and back in weighing mode Turn indicator off and back on. Check system by repeating by weighing with the calibration weight.

  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    7 TROUBLE SHOOTING RCS‐110  Problem  Cause  To check  How  Power Batteries Full or not? Replace Accuracy User error Check if customer is Is user doing zero check and zero correction working the right way. Is the mast vertical when weighing Does the user weigh by lowering to reference point at a speed that should be the same as when the calibration was done.