Rice Lake TradeRoute HL Series - Low Profile Installation and Setup for Models from 2011 and Older 128406 User Manual
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BLACK – Alarm negative
WHITE – Alarm positive
Figure 14 – Cab Alarm Control Box Connection
Note: The cab alarm is integrated into the Compact Control Box and requires no
installation.
15.6 Reed Switch (Hardware Alarm)
The On-Board system is equipped with a "weigh position" alarm system. When the
M2000 indicator is on, the system software automatically monitors the weight on the
scale and alerts the operator if the scale is in the weigh position via the cab alarm or
control box. As a backup to the software alarm, a hardware alarm, consisting of a reed
switch and a magnet, which operates when the M2000 is off. The reed switch and
magnet are physically mounted at the factory, but must be electrically connected at
installation. The reed switch and magnet are mounted on the double load cell module of
a three-point system and on one of the modules in a four-point system.
1. Bring wire into the control box through the strain relief.
2. Install spade terminals onto the reed switch cable.
3. Connect the cable to the two free hanging spade terminals coming from the 14 pin
white connector located at the front of the circuit board.
4. Test the alarm by raising the scale. When the scale is in the weigh position the alarm
is activated. Lower the scale into the transport position the alarm should turn off.