Rice Lake RailBoss™ Rail Scales - Calibration Guide - Manual

March 2013 121078 Rev B
RailBoss ™ Railroad Track Scale
Calibration Guide
This guide is intended for use by operators of the RailBoss Calibrator , a specially designed tool to effectively
calibrate the RailBoss Railroad Track Scale. For installation and configuration information, refer to the RailBoss
Installation Manual PN 119903, and for user operations, refer to the User Operations Guide PN 119890.
Take all necessary safety precautions when installing the scale carriage including wearing safety
shoes, protective eye wear, and using the proper tools.
DO NOT place hands, feet or any body part between the RailBoss Calibrator and the RailBoss rail or
any possible pinching locations.
Using the RailBoss Calibrator
1. Prior to placing the RailBoss Calibrator on the track, ensure track grips are arranged as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1. RailBoss Calibrator Track Grips
2. Place the RailBoss Calibrator on the RailBoss rail, centering the calibrator load cell over the center of the
yellow reflective strip.
This ensures a correct reading from the rail.
Figure 2. RailBoss Calibrator on RailBoss Scale
3. With the calibrator securely fitted over the RailBoss live rail, attach the indicator and hydraulic pump.
CAUTION
Raise Track Grip
Use handles to
place Calibrator
on Rail.
Loosen knob
Important
Center Calibrator
over yellow strip.
Lower and secure
track grip