Setting the scale range (range) -16 – Hardy HI 2151/30WC Single-Scale Controller User Manual
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HI 2151/30WC MANUAL
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All load cells must be correctly installed with no binding of any
kind on the scale.
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You must use the same length cable as supplied with the load cell.
DO NOT CUT THE CABLE!!!
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A multiple load cell system, using a junction box, all balance poten-
tiometer and resistors must be zero.
NOTE:
For multiple load cell systems contact your local dealer or Hardy Instruments, Cus-
tomer Support Department.
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The Soft-Cal menu cannot be entered while in the National Bureau
of Standards (NBS) mode.
Selecting the Soft
Calibration Sub-Menu
Step 1.
From the Weight Display, Press the 8/Cal button. The Unit of
Measure UNIT Sub-menu appears.
Step 2.
Press the down arrow
↓ until the CAL Sub-Menu appears.
Step 3.
Press the Enter button. The Hard Calibration HD CAL Sub-
Menu appears.
Step 4.
Press the down arrow
↓ until the Soft Calibration S CAL Sub-
Menu displays.
Step 5.
Press Enter. The Sensitivity Sub-Menu SNSTVY appears.
Setting Sensitivity
Values
Step 1.
Use the numeric keys and enter the load cell full scale output
in mV/V found on the load cell calibration certificate.
Step 2.
You must enter five digits. If a load cell is listed at less than
five digits, add 0's to make up the five digit number. For
example: When the full scale output in mV/V is "2.99". You
need to enter the number as "29900". The least significant
numbers are on the right when looking at the display.
Step 3.
When multiple load cells are used, contact Hardy Instruments
Customer Service Department to compute the system total
full scale output sensitivity.
Step 4.
Press Enter. The Scale Range sub-menu RANGE appears.
Setting the Scale
Range (RANGE)
Step 1.
Press the Enter button.
Step 2.
Use the numeric keys and enter the sum of the rated capacities
of all load cells being used. An example: There are 3 load
cells rated at 1,000 lbs capacity each. The value to enter is
3000.
Step 3.
Press the Enter button. The Reference Point Sub-Menu REF
PT appears.
NOTE:
For HI 2151/20WC users the next setting would normally be the sticker value. The
sticker value for the HI 2151/30WC is entered at the factory and cannot be changed.
Therefore it is not necessary to set the sticker value in Soft Cal.