Rice Lake ITCM SS Isolated Tension Cell Module - Manual (Page 4)

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Single Cell Suspension
2. Mechanical Installation
2.1 General Installation Guidelines for Tension Cell Mounts
Depending on the weighing application, ITCM modules may be used in single or
multiple load cell configurations.
Single cell suspension configurations are relatively simple and work well in low
capacity applications which have minimal disturbance from mixers, materials flow,
or other agitators. For best results, the vessel should be symmetrical with respect to
the suspension point and used to weigh only self-leveling materials, such as liquids.
This allows the center of gravity to rise along the same vertical line each time and
minimizes the tendency of the vessel to bind against the bumpers. The bumpers only
serve to limit sway caused by accidental contact or other external forces. Erroneous
scale readings result if the vessel contacts the bumper. Instead of bumpers,
horizontal stay rods may be used to rigidly hold a vessel which has a tendency to
sway sideways. Also, note that single cell systems must be restrained from rotating
to prevent the suspension hardware from coming unscrewed.