Rice Lake RoughDeck LP Installation Manual

Rice Lake RoughDeck LP Installation Manual

Low-profile floor scale

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RoughDeck
LP
®
Low-Profile Floor Scale
Installation Manual
April 29, 2022
PN 212616 Rev A

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  • Page 1 RoughDeck ® Low-Profile Floor Scale Installation Manual April 29, 2022 PN 212616 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.0 Specifications ............... . . 19 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: Scale Overview

    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...
  • Page 7: Dimensions

    Figure 1-2 displays dimensions for a standard RoughDeck LP. Item Inches Millimeters 9.00 2285.6 mm 72.00 1828.8 mm 90.25 2292.35 43.25 1098.55 36.00 914.44 3.90 99.06 Figure 1-2. RoughDeck LP Dimensions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 8: Installation

    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.
  • Page 9: Floor Installation

    4. Bolt the scale frame corner to the floor using an anchor bolt (not included). 3/4 in (19 mm) Anchor Hole Figure 2-3. Scale Corner Anchor Hole 5. Reinstall load cell cover to frame with four machine screws. 6. Repeat steps for remaining corners. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10: Connecting Indicator Interface Cable

    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...
  • Page 11 10. When the interface cable is protected and in its final position, check all strain relief fittings for tightness and if necessary trim corners as described in Section 3.1 on page © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Scale Leveling

    IMPORTANT: The scale must be level within a 1/4 in (6.35 mm). Load Cup Stem Figure 2-11. Load Cup Adjustment 17. Reinstall each load cell cover with four Phillips machine screws. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14: Calibration

    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.
  • Page 15: Calibration

    4. Place test weights equal to 70% – 80% of the scale capacity on the platform. When using several weights, distribute them evenly around the platform. 5. Perform a span calibration. 6. Remove the test weights and check the zero reading. 7. Repeat the calibration process, if necessary. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: Lift the scale deck with a properly designed lifting bar as shown in Figure 4-4. Lifting force must be vertical to avoid bending the eye bolts. Figure 4-4. Proper Lifting Technique © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 + Excitation Black - Excitation Green + Signal White - Signal Bare or Clear Shield Table 4-2. Load Cell Wiring Cell 4 Cell 3 Figure 4-8. Corner Numbering - Top View © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 28. If required, adjust load cups until scale is level as possible (Section 2.5 on page 29. Perform correction trimming and calibration (Section 3.1 on page 10 Section 3.2 on page 11). © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    RoughDeck LP Replacement Parts Item No. Part No. Description 49953 Machine Screw, 8-32NC X 1/2 PPH SST 206982 Corner Load Cell Cover 189152 RL32018 Load Cell, 1000 lb, 20 ft, 3 mv/v, 350 Ohm, NTEP III 5 M Alloy FM WW IP66 70212 Hex Bolt, 0.50-20 x 1.75 x 1.25-N-SST...
  • Page 23: Specifications

    (W x L x H) 36 in x 72 in x 1.81 in Scale Dimensions (W x L x H) 43.25 in x 90.25 in x 3.90 in Load Cells Model RL32018 alloy steel, environmentally sealed, IP66 Warranty (limited) Two-year limited © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24 RoughDeck LP www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 26 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Specifications subject to change without notice. 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 April 29, 2022 PN 212616 Rev A...

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