Rice Lake Load Ranger Quick Start Manual

Load Ranger 2.4 GHz RF Module Retrofit Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide contains condensed instructions of
installing 2.4 GHz RF module retrofit kits in the wheel weigh
pad and Ai-1 indicator.
For full instructions regarding retrofit and configuration, see
Load Ranger Technical Manual (PN 214194).
NOTE: Fully charge wheel weigh pad and Ai-1 indicator
before proceeding.
CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist strap when working
inside the Load Ranger to protect components from
electrostatic discharge (ESD).

1. Replace Radio Module in Wheel Weigh Pad

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2
Figure 1. Retrofit Kit (212110)
Item No. Description
1 2.4GHz Radio Frequency Module
2 Antenna (with O-ring)
3 Antenna Support plate
4 Ground wire
5 Phillips screw, M3 x 6 screw
6 Phillips screw, M3 x 9 self-tapping screw
1. Turn off wheel weigh pad and disconnect power cable.
2. Position wheel weigh pad with bottom facing up.
3. Remove two protection plate bolts, then remove plate
(Figure 2).
4. Remove six electronics cover mounting bolts, then open
electronics cover (Figure 2).
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Figure 2. Protection Plate and Cover Mounting Bolts
5. Remove antenna, power cable and Bluetooth® module
3 4
cabling.
6. Remove Bluetooth® module mounting screw, then
Bluetooth® module.
Antenna
5 6
Mounting
Screw
Content subject to change without notice.
Protection
Plate
Bluetooth® Module
Antenna Cable
Power
Communication
Connectors
Cable
Figure 3. Existing Hardware Removal
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7. Remove jam nut and adhesive protector film from new
antenna, then slide black O-ring along cable and push
into adhesive.
8. Insert new antenna into cover while threading into
support plate.
9. Secure ground to support plate with M3 x 6 screw.
10. Remove CPU board Phillips mounting screw and O-ring
from CPU board mounting hole closest to support plate.
11. Secure ground to CPU board mounting hole with
previously removed Phillips screw and O-ring.
12. Secure ground to hole in antenna support plate with
Phillips screw.
Antenna Support Plate
Electronics
Cover
Ground Wire and
Support Plate
Mounting Screw
Ground Wire
Mounting Screw and
O-ring
Figure 4. Antenna and Ground Wire Installation
230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868
United States: 800-472-6703
International: +1 715-234-9171
PN 214609 Rev A