Rice Lake OB-350 Loadrunner Series Onboard Weight Indicator - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction 1
About This Manual
This manual is intended for use by trained and qualified personnel for installing and servicing the OB-350 digital
weight indicators. This manual applies to indicators using version 4D-02-05 of the OB-350 software.
Manuals can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelake.com /manuals .
1.0 Introduction
The OB-350 Onboard indicator is for industrial road going vehicles. It has been designed to be simple to operate,
giving the driver precise weight information where and when it is needed. It incorporates a clear, easy-to-read
OLED (organic light emitting diode) display. This is the clearest display currently available.
The OB-350 digital weighing indicator features:
• Two input channel for separate groups of load cells
• CANbus (control area network) input & output
• RS-232 output
• ABS injection molded housing
• Organic light emitting diode (OLED) high quality 64 x 264 pixel (picture element) display
• Four-button keypad
1.1 Safety
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Important
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in serious injury or death, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
WARNING
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this manual. 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. Proper care is your
responsibility.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator. These procedures are to be performed by
qualified service personnel only.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
DO NOT use near water.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.