Data recording, Moisture protection – Fairbanks MATRIX SCALE HIGHWAY SCALE SYSTEM User Manual
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Section 4: Wiring
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DATA RECORDING
1. Record scale serial number from the tag.
2. Record instrument, junction box and load cell serial numbers.
3. Keep a copy of the sheet in the customer file.
MOISTURE PROTECTION
Full Electronic Scales have been designed to provide protection from the effects of
moisture.
• The load cells are calibrated with the cable attached.
• The cable
MUST NOT
be cut.
• The cable is connected directly to the Junction Box through a sealed bushing
which
MUST BE TIGHTENED WITH PLIERS
to keep moisture out of the box.
• On all boxes, the black plastic fittings have O-rings that can be forced out of
position if the bushing itself is not tight.
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To prevent this, first tighten the inner nut securing the bushing in the hole.
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Then insert the cable and carefully tighten gland with pliers until it is very snug.
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DO NOT over-tighten where bushing 'turns'.
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All box covers MUST BE SECURED with ALL screws tightened properly (
18
to 20 lbs/in
) for protection against moisture.