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Set Up Guide TSM Series Low Profile Floor Scales Guide for setting up the Triner TSM Low Profile Floor Scale Platform and connecting to any of the following digital indicators: TS-700 SS 7600e DIGITAL INDICATOR SHIPS SEPARATELY FROM WEIGHING PLATFORM NOTICE: www.trinerscale.com...
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale Table of Contents Introduction ........... 2 TSM Series Weighing Platform ..2 Digital Indicator ......... 3 Weighing Platform Set Up ..... 4 Site Preparation ....... 4 Installing and Leveling the Platform... 4 Connecting the Digital Indicator to the Weighing Platform .........
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale Introduction THE TSM SERIES WEIGHING PLATFORM The TSM Series Floor Scale weighing platform is a fully electronic, low profile platform, engineered to provide years of reliable service. It is available in wide range of sizes from 24” x 24” to 96” x 120”, and capacities from 1,000 lbs to 20,000 lbs.
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale DIGITAL INDICATOR TSM weighing platforms are typically shipped as a complete weighing system which includes a factory calibrated digital indicator. For operation of the scale/digital indicator, please see the User’s Guide that is included with the digital indicator.
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale Weighing Platform Set Up SITE PREPARATION The scale should not be loaded beyond its capacity. Do not select a site where overweight loads would have to cross the platform. Avoid areas where the scale might receive damaging side impacts from wheels or forklift tines.
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Set Up Guide | Floor Scale foot downward until solid contact is made with the floor. 4. When all feet are in contact with the floor, check the platform with a level to make sure it is within ¼ inch of level. 5.
Connecting The Digital Indicator To The Weighing Platform STANDARD TSM SERIES DIGITAL INDICATORS The TSM Series Low Profile Scale is typically purchased as a complete, factory calibrated weighing system, which includes a compatible digital indicator and all required cables and cords. The digital indicator model will vary according to which floor scale system was purchased.
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale a. Gently insert the cable connector into the socket on the underside of the digital indicator and fully press in. b. Screw on the connecting collar and lightly tighten down. 3. Replace the junction box access plate. 4.
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Set Up Guide | Floor Scale c. Carefully insert the bare end of the wire into the terminal opening. d. While holding the wire in position, tighten down the terminal screw. After tightening, gently pull the wire to make sure it’s secure. e.
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale 9. Turn the Indicator on. After the power up sequence the display should indicate Zero. If it does not, press the ZERO key. 10. When the digital indicator displays “0” the scale is ready for use. Fig.
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING AND PERIODIC MAINTAINANCE A.1 Troubleshooting Guide Condition Possible Problem & Correction The system does not • Power disconnected or bad power supply: Check outlet first. Test the operate – No Display. AC adapter or power supply.
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Set Up Guide | Floor Scale Condition Possible Problem & Correction Scale displays erratic • Interface Cable cut or weights. disconnected: Replace or Properly repair cable. • Interface Cable wiring problem: Check connections inside junction box and at indicator. • Platform not level: Level the scale by properly adjusting the leveling feet.
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Set Up Guide | Floor Scale Condition Possible Problem & Correction Scale consistently • Indicator not properly adjusted displays weights that are to zero: Zero the indicator too high or too low. according to the indicator manual. • Platform binding: Provide adequate clearance for free platform movement.
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale A.2 Periodic Maintenance The TSM Series Low Profile Scale is designed and engineered to require very little maintenance. Follow the basic guidelines below: 1. Periodically clean any debris from under and around the scale. If debris such as broken wood from pallets wedges between the scale platform and the ground or a ramp, erratic weights will result.
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Set Up Guide | Floor Scale Calibrating the scale with anything other than industry standard test weights is not recommended or reliable. Refer to your own quality standards to determine what kind of test weight is acceptable. -- End --...
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale APPENDIX B: PARTS LIST Part Description Part Number JBOX Four load cell steel NEMA 4x junction box assembly with signal trim summing card FOOT07 1/2 –20 precision ball and cup leveling foot 2.5k (2,500 lb) Sheerbeam load cell LC002 5k (5,000 lb) Sheerbeam load cell LC004...
Set Up Guide | Floor Scale LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered: Triner Scale & Mfg. Co. Inc. warrants to the first end user customer of the Triner Scale product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased and used in the United States, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship...
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