Installation Manual Aegis Heavy Capacity 20K Floor Scale Model(s): PLF-6200-H Series PLF-6200-HQ Series © 2002 by Fairbanks Scales Inc.
Amendment Record Aegis Heavy Capacity 20K Floor Scale 50637/ SJ4799 Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc. 821 Locust Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Created 1997 Issue 1 1/97 New Product Issue 2 8/02 Updated technical information Disclaimer Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual.
Table of Contents Section 1: General Information A. Introduction ………………………………..………………… 4 B. Description…………………………………………………… 4 Section 2: Installation A. Installation Procedures……………………………………… 5 Section 3: Accessories A. Bolt down Plates………………………………..…………… 9 B. Ramps ……………………………………………………… 9 C. Pit Frames…………………………………………………… 10 Section 4: Service and Maintenance A. Load Cell Replacement………………………………..…… 12 B. Junction Box/ QMB Replacement………………………… 12 C.
6HFWLRQ *HQHUDO ,QIRUPDWLRQ $ ,QWURGXFWLRQ The Aegis Heavy Capacity (HC) floor scale is available in four sizes and is constructed of mild steel. All sizes and models have a capacity of 20K lbs. Note: It is the owner's responsibility to document, notify, and follow-up regarding shipping damage with the shipper or hauler. % 'HVFULSWLRQ The scale platform is shipped in a crate, fully assembled and wired.
6HFWLRQ ,QVWDOODWLRQ $ ,QVWDOODWLRQ 3URFHGXUHV 1. Select a location that is level and will fully support the weight of the platform plus a full capacity load. 2. Remove the top of the crate and all packing/banding material. 3. Screw two (2) eyebolts into the threaded adapters in the platform top and use a forklift or other lifting means along with chains, cables, or nylon straps to remove the scale from the crate bottom. Caution: Do NOT use hooks.
E Using an Intalogix™ Technology interface (QMB 15291): QMB Wire Color Green Red Black White Brown Blue Orange Yellow Violet Terminal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Function (-) Excitation (+) Excitation Ground D out D In EOC SCLK CS Temperature Gray/Shield Chassis Intalogix™ Technology Inst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: Calibrate the Intalogix™ platform/ indicator. Follow the appropriate indicator service manual to ensure a good calibration. 7. Adjust the analog interface indicator to the platform.
C. Place a concentrated weight (25% of platform capacity) on corner 1, then move to corner 2, corner 3, and corner 4, noting the displayed reading on each corner. Note: As you move the weight(s) from corner to corner, do NOT zero the scale, you are only adjusting the corners to be the same, not a correct calibration vaue. D.
( When the corners are the same in reference to each other: 1) Remove all weights 2) Zero the indicator 3) Perform a final calibration with test weights 4) Follow the appropriate indicator service manual to ensure a good calibration.
6HFWLRQ $FFHVVRULHV Accessories: Bolt-down plates, Ramps, Bumper-Guards, and Pit-frames are installed as follows: $ %ROW 'RZQ 3ODWHV Bolt down plates are used to keep the scale from sliding or moving when loads are applied. The plates are bolted via anchors at each of the scales feet. To install: 1. Place the platform in position 2. Place the bolt-down plate under the foot, plate edge extending out from under the scale. 3. Drill the two holes using a hammer drill.
& 3LW )UDPHV The pit frame accessory is a one-piece welded unit with no additional welding required. This accessory is designed for in-floor applications. In general, a hole is cut in the concrete, the pit-frame accessory is installed in the hole, then concrete is poured around and under the frame. Once cured, the scale platform is set into the frame and installation can be completed. Heavy duty frames are available in mild steel for all Aegis Heavy Capacity (HC) floor scale sizes.
2x4 Pit Frame Assy Wire Drain 477a • Make sure the conduit for the scale cable is in place and secured into the frame opening • Pour the concrete around and under the frame ensuring a smooth and level finish • If a drain is required, form the pit (using the drawing in Appendix III) to place a slope in the pit floor to the drain. • Cure to a minimum of 2000 psi before cutting wire.
6HFWLRQ 6HUYLFH DQG 0DLQWHQDQFH L o a d Ce l l Re p l a c e m e n t: $ /RDG &HOO 5HSODFHPHQW 1. Remove power to the indicator. 2. Remove the platform access cover then the junction box cover and disconnect the failed load cell cable at the junction box. Loosen the gland bushing and tie a string or wire to the end of the cable to act as a pull wire. Check for all cells to have wire markers on the cable ends. If not, identify cells with wire markers or other means.
load cells with wire markers or other means. Disconnect the load cells' wires from the terminal blocks. Disconnect the home-run wires. 5. Remove the PCB, clean the box, then install the new PCB. 6. Reconnect all load cell and home-run wires to the new PCB 7. Tighten all gland bushing nuts Note: For analog systems, Leave the box cover OFF until all corner adjustments are completed. 8. Replace the box cover and torque all screws to 18-20 in/lbs. Replace the platform access cover . 9. Recalibrate as necessary.
6HFWLRQ 3DUWV $ 0LOG 6WHHO 3ODWIRUPV ,QWDORJL[ DQG $QDORJ 7\SHV 3 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 Description Models See Appendix I Platform Weldment See Appendix I 67171 Junction Box Analog 96141 PCB for Junction Box Analog 15291 QMB Box Intalogix™ 15635 PCB for QMB Box Intalogix™ 11240 Capacity Label (20K) All 11225 NamePlate All 12838 Cable Assembly Analog 5488 1 ¾" - 16 Hex Jam Nut All 14118 Load Cell Shim All 67198 Foot Assembly All 58857 10K Load Cell All 54528 ¾"-10 x 2 ¼" Hex Hd Bolt All 14722 5"
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$SSHQGL[ , 0RGHO 0DWUL[ $ $QDORJ 0LOG 6WHHO 6HULHV Product # 64096 64095 64093 64094 Size 4' 5' 5' 6' x x x x 4' 5' 7' 8' Capacity Platform Weldment 20K 20K 20K 20K 59066 59065 59063 59062 % ,QWDORJL[ 0LOG 6WHHO 6HULHV Product # 71079 64100 64098 64099 50637 / SJ4799 Size 4' x 4' 5' x 5' 5' x 7' 6' x 8' Capacity 20K 20K 20K 20K Platform Weldment 59066 59065 59063 59062 16 08/02 Issue 2
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