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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.
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April 29, 2022 Initial release Table i. Revision Letter History 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.
5.0 Specifications ............... . . 19 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
RoughDeck LP Scale Overview Figure 1-1. Scale Components Item Component Description Junction Box Access Plate Provides access through deck to junction box Junction Box An electronic device that provides the interface between load cells and indicator. Also facilitates adjustments during...
Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible damage caused during shipment. Report any damage to the shipping company and Rice Lake Weighing Systems immediately. The RoughDeck LP has 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.
RoughDeck LP Connecting Indicator Interface Cable The junction box terminal block (Figure 2-6 on page 7) is used to connect four load cells and the main cable to the indicator. Each scale kit includes 20 ft (6.1 m) of 6-wire cable to connect the junction box to an indicator. The interface cable between the...
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RoughDeck LP 11. Align screw holes in junction box cover with screw holes in junction box and reinstall six Phillips screws. Reinstall Cover with Six Phillips Screws Figure 2-8. Removing Junction Box Cover 12. Reinstall the access cover with four hex screws.
Figure 3-1. Junction Box Terminal Blocks with Load Cell Connectors and Potentiometers Identified 6. Connect the indicator and calibrate using a test weight. The recommended test weight for RoughDeck LP models is 500 lb (226.80 kg), 25% of 2000 lb (907.20 kg) full scale.
RoughDeck LP Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Issue Possible Cause Solution Power disconnected Check and reconnect System does not operate - no display Indicator fuse blown Replace fuse; check for cause Interface cable cut or disconnected Repair Signal leads incorrectly installed at indicator...
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RoughDeck LP 9. Disconnect load cell cable from junction box and pull out of the scale frame channels. 10. Detach the two mounting hex bolts from the load cell to remove from deck. Retain bolts for reuse. 11. Remove load cup from load cell with slotted screwdriver. Retain load cup for reuse.
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RoughDeck LP 21. Lower deck onto scale frame. IMPORTANT: Ensure load cells align with chrome ball in load cup in each corner. Align Load Cup with Chrome Ball Figure 4-9. Load Cell Alignment with Load Ball 22. Pull excess cable out of the junction box enclosure and tighten the cord grip dome nuts with a wrench.