Eagle Microsystems LP4300 User Manual

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LOAD CELL VOLTAGE CHECK (WITH 15V EXCITATION)

BLACK TO WHITE:

+7.5V (EXCITATION / 2)

BLACK TO GREEN:

+7.5V (EXCITATION / 2)

BLACK TO RED:

+15V

LOAD CELL OUTPUT

GREEN TO WHITE:

LESS THEN +/- 5 MILLIVOLTS (NO DEAD LOAD)

LESS THEN 25 MILLIVOLTS (EXACT OUTPUT

VOLTAGE DEPENDS ON DEAD LOAD WEIGHT)

BLK -EXT

GRN +SIG

RED +EXT

YEL SHLD

WHT -SIG

LOAD

CELL

LOAD CELL WIRING

FIGURE 4

N O T E :

If the load cell's zero has shifted due to a mechanical overload, the reason for the

overload should be determined before a new load cell is installed.

4.3 REPLACING THE LOAD CELL

Call the factory to advise that the load cell is defective. Report model and serial numbers for both load cell
and scale.

1.

Remove all weight from scale.

2.

Stand the scale on its side. Use caution; make sure that the hook-up cable is not being damaged.

3.

Remove the screws from Summing Box lid. Disconnect the wires of defective load cell

being replaced. Gently pull cable out of the frame.

4.

Use 3/4 wrench to remove 2 hext head cap screws which secure load cell to frame.

5.

Install new load cell using 35 ft. lbs. torque to screws and fish wires back to the Summing Box.

6.

Insert leads into terminal as before and tighten. Put lid on Summing Box and tighten.

7.

With a screw driver, adjust the leveling foot until scale is stable on all four feet.

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