Load cell diagnostics – Fairbanks FB2550 SERIES User Manual
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Section 3: Operations
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3.6.4. LOAD CELL DIAGNOSTICS
Instruments equipped with Intalogix
®
technology have load cell diagnostics
features for easier troubleshooting
capabilities.
1. To view the diagnostic information,
select the correct scale.
•
Select
BACK: OPERATOR MENU
to
return to the Operator Menu.
A. Scale ID x Diagnostics
The diagnostic screen gives a quick snapshot
of how each load cell is performing.
–
CELL:
Identifies the load cell in the
scale platform.
–
STATUS:
Compares the load cell
output to stored calibration values and
posts a GOOD or BAD condition.
–
COUNTS:
Displays the load cell’s
current counts.
–
GHOST:
Ability to electronically “mimic” or duplicate a load cell if equipped
with an Intalogix
™
Interface for load cell communications (preventing system
failure and/or shutdown).
–
FLAG:
Visual flags “ * ” are used to identify problem load cell(s) on diagnostic
screen until flag is manually cleared This improves the ability to identify
intermittent issues.
•
Select
BACK: CELL DIAGNOSTICS
to return to the Cell Diagnostics
Menu.