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- Page 1 Roughdeck ® Heavy Capacity Floor Scale System Technical Manual August 29, 2023 PN 107279 Rev E...
- 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 August 29, 2023 Established revision history; Updated formatting, Removed warranty statement, Added warranty link 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Load Cell Wiring to Junction Box ..............15 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. -
Page 5: Introduction
(518.2 cm). The RoughDeck AX uses four corner-mounted, FM-approved load cells, with the cells recessed into the frame channels for protection. Also included is a signal-trim summing board enclosed in a stainless steel, NEMA 4X junction box for any necessary corner corrections. -
Page 6: Operating Requirements
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 7: Installation
Installation 2.0 Installation Installation Overview Standard installation of the RoughDeck AX heavy duty floor scale consists of the following steps: 1. Select a site 2. Check levelness and smoothness of site 3. Unpack scales and ramps 4. Adjust the four feet on the scale 5. -
Page 8: Assembly
RoughDeck AX Assembly The following paragraph presents instructions for installing and adjusting the scale feet. 2.4.1 Installing and Adjusting Feet For load cell protection during shipping, the scale feet are shipped detached from the load cells. The feet are secured to the bottom of the shipping pallet along with the load cell cable, strain relief fitting and product literature. -
Page 9: Junction Box Connections
Installation Junction Box Connections The RoughDeck AX uses the stainless steel TuffSeal 4-channel signal trim junction box. The TuffSeal junction box is designed ® to connect and trim up to four load cells per board. However, it is possible to use this box with other combinations. Use the... -
Page 10: Trimming Procedure
RoughDeck AX 2.5.1 Trimming Procedure Trimming is a process of equalizing the output from multiple individual load cells. If needed, load cell output can be individually trimmed with potentiometers. Whenever a substantial amount of trim (more than 5% of normal output), seems necessary to equalize output, check for other possible problems. -
Page 11: Access Ramps
Access Ramps Access ramps for the RoughDeck AX 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 12: Adjustments And Calibration
RoughDeck AX 3.0 Adjustments and Calibration Mechanical Adjustments To accommodate minor unevenness, scale feet can be used to adjust scale height up or down a fraction of an inch. Adjust the feet using the top access foot adjust holes until all feet are contacting the floor equally. No jam nuts are supplied for locking the feet, as there is a slight decrease in accuracy when jam nuts are tightened. -
Page 13: Service Information
Use care with high pressure steam washdowns for hermetically-sealed load cells. The steam may not damage the load cells, but the elevated temperatures may cause incorrect readings until the unit cools to room temperature. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 14: Load Cell Replacement
RoughDeck AX Load Cell Replacement Replacement load cells can be ordered from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. To remove a defective load cell, lift the scale with chains and proper spreader bar and remove foot. Then, remove defective load cell. Disconnect load cell cable from junction box and cut cable ties. When the cable is freed, pull cable out of the scale frame channels. -
Page 15: Load Cell Wiring To Junction Box
Figure 4-4. Corner Numbering - Top View Color Cable Code J-Box Terminal + Excitation Black - Excitation Green + Signal White - Signal Bare or Clear Shield Table 4-1. Load Cell Wiring © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 16 RoughDeck AX www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
- Page 18 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Content subject to change without notice. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA USA: 800-472-6703 • International: +1-715-234-9171 August 29, 2023 PN 107279 Rev E www.ricelake.com...