General troubleshooting flow chart index – Hardy HI 1769-FC User Manual

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Chapter 7

Voltage Measurements

Load sensor DC voltage signals are between 0-15 millivolts. Overloads and negative
millivolt readings are not shown as actual readings but 15.3 for over voltage and -0.5 for
negative voltage. You will need to use a multimeter with a 200 or 300 mVDC range to
view the out-of-range voltages. Millivolt/volt equals the output from a load cell per each
volt of excitation. The HI 1769-FC reads the load cell output in mV/V, which provides
higher resolution (4 decimal places). This provides more sensitivity to help you
troubleshoot the condition of the load cell under certain conditions. Load cells are rated
in millivolts/volts. To convert to mV, multiply the mV/V times the sense voltage.

IT Test

If your system has an Integrated Technician Summing Junction box, the IT test can help
identify individual load cell problems up to a maximum of four load cell selections.

Sensor Number

Indicates which sensor is under test. Select the target sensor to be tested.

Warning

Do not install your HI 215IT summing board in areas susceptible to high vibrations. The
relays on the board can chatter and affect your weight readings and the vibration can
crystallize the solder joints.

General Troubleshooting Flow Chart Index

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F

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Electrical, Mechanical and

Configuration reviews

Trad. Cal - A/D Failure Error

Mechanical Inspection

Electrical Inspection

Load Sensor Installation

A

Drifting or unstable weight readings

Verify individual load sensor operation

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