Fairbanks Aegis Coil Scales - Manual (Page 30)

Section 4: Service & Maintenance
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5.2. TROUBLESHOOTING
From the following chart, identify the symptom(s) and cause(s) of each malfunction,
solving each issue with an appropriate solution.
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Displays stay at
zero 1. Load Cell connections faulty.
2. Instrument faulty.
3. Faulty/bad Load Cell(s).
1. Cable replacement.
2. Service Instrument.
3. Test and replace the Load Cell(s) as
described in Section 5.3.3.
Erratic Weights 1. Foreign object around load cells
or under platform.
2. Excessive vibration near platform.
3. Instrument faulty.
4. Platform not level within ¼” (3.0°).
5. Surface not smooth enough
(within 1/8”).
6. Faulty/bad Load Cell(s).
1. Clear the area.
2. Remove the vibration source.
3. Service Instrument.
4. Level the platform surface.
5. Find a smoother surface for the
platform.
6. Test and replace the Load Cell(s) as
described in Section 5.3.3.
Inaccurate
Weights 1. Instrument out of span.
2. Instrument not properly adjusted
to zero.
3. Faulty/bad Load Cell(s).
1. Check and alter per the Instrument
Service Manual.
2. Zero the instrument according to
normal operation procedures.
3. Test and replace the Load Cell(s) as
described in Section 5.3.3.