Cooper Instruments RON 2501-125T Installation Manual

RON 2501

WIRELESS MULTI-FUNCTION

TENSION LOAD METER

(CRANE SCALE / DYNAMOMETER)

User’s Guide

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CONTENTS

GENERAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS...................................................................................................................1

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................3

2.0 BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................4

3.0 OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................................4

4.0 TARE ......................................................................................................................................................................5

5.0 MAX. (=PEAK HOLD) ............................................................................................................................................5

6.0 OVERLOAD WARNINGS.......................................................................................................................................5

7.0 CALIBRATION.......................................................................................................................................................6

8.0 OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................................7

8.1 Set Points – Adjusting and General Scheme......................................................................................................7

8.2 Units - Selecting ..................................................................................................................................................7

8.3 Time – Adjusting (only if the system includes the “real time clock” Option)........................................................8

8.4 RS-232 Communication Data – if applicable ......................................................................................................8

8.5 Print – Mode, Selection .......................................................................................................................................8

8.6 Baud Rate Selection............................................................................................................................................9

8.7 Totalizer – only if applicable................................................................................................................................9

8.8 Data Logger – only if applicable........................................................................................................................10

8.9 Connector Cables..............................................................................................................................................10

8.9.1 Sealed, Round 5-pin Connector.................................................................................................................10

8.9.2 Sealed, Round 3-pin Connector.................................................................................................................10

8.10 The Hot Industry Version – only if applicable..................................................................................................10

8.11 Continuous Max. Display – only if applicable..................................................................................................11

8.12 Dampened Readings.......................................................................................................................................11

9.0 ERROR TABLE....................................................................................................................................................12

10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................12

11.0 SUITABLE SHACKLES.....................................................................................................................................13

WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY..................................................................................................................................14

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GENERAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS, SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND USER INSTRUCTION SHEETS SHOULD
BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

Products are supplied with the express understanding that the purchaser and/or the user are thoroughly familiar
with their correct application and proper use. Cooper Instruments will assume no responsibility for the misuse or
misapplication of any of its products.

In addition to these guidelines, the user must also comply with general safe operating practice, and when using the
systems for weighing during lifting, the user must also comply with safe operating practice during lifting.

The load limit rating (or “capacity”) indicates the maximum force or load a system can carry under normal working
conditions. Overloading, or placing a load on the system above its rated capacity is dangerous and therefore is
STRICTLY PROHIBITED, except during annual safety testing of the system, to be performed by qualified
personnel, when overload of up to 25% of rated capacity is permitted.

Cooper Instruments will accept no liability for damage caused by the product being used in excess of the working
load limit (capacity of the system) or from abuse.

Opening or attempting to open the systems and, needless to say, any attempt to repair the systems by
unauthorized personnel (without written authorization) will nullify the warranty as well as the manufacturer's liability,
and could be dangerous.

When measuring loads using shifted zero or tare, the actual loading is the indicated value (the readout) plus the
value of the shifted zero or tare.

The system is designed for static loading. Cooper Instruments or other qualified engineering personnel should be
consulted before using the system to measure dynamic loads.

Avoid bending, side loading and off-axis loading.

When connecting the load cell in order to measure forces or loads, special care should be taken to choose the right
connecting accessories that will permit free movement and prevent bending moments in the load cell.

Use shackles with S.W.L. (Safe Working Load) equal to, or greater than the system's maximum capacity

Check the system thoroughly before use, including the lifting accessories that are included in some of the RON
systems. Do not use a damaged system.

We recommend that the systems be checked occasionally by lifting a known weight. We recommend that the
systems be sent back to the manufacturer for general examination once every year.

Do not use the system with an unknown load if there is any doubt as to the reliability of the load indication. To
check its reliability, use only a known load with a value of more than 50% and less than 100% of the system’s
rated capacity (load limit).

The permitted temperature range appears in the RON systems specification. Do not allow the systems to overheat.
Doing so might be dangerous.

Take particular care not to expose the system to nuclear radiation. Local environmental conditions such as extreme
temperatures (which exceed the temperature range stated in the system's specification), chemical materials, radio
transmissions or other magnetic radiation may interfere with reliable system operation and may cause a false (low)
reading which could prove dangerous. Avoid using the system under such conditions. The system is not explosion­proof and should not be used in hazardous areas.
System calibration should be performed annually, in an authorized laboratory, unless laws, regulations, or other
policies dictate alternative intervals for calibration.

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Between calibrations, the user can verify whether the systems are still calibrated correctly by using a known weight.

Calibration verification and adjustment must be performed with extreme care since a wrong calibration adjustment
will result in false readings, which could be dangerous.

Unless otherwise specified, Cooper Instruments products are not legal for trade.

Each system consists of a load cell with its own indicator.
Important

: If you own several systems, make sure that each load cell is used with its original indicator. Load cells

and indicators are calibrated as matched pairs and are non-interchangeable.

At all times, it is the responsibility of the user of this equipment to ensure that normal safety precautions
are observed. No amount of safety features and engineering can be a substitute for common sense and a
desire to work safely.

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

RON 2501 is available either as a Shackle or Hook Type; RON 2501 Shackle Type is a dynamometer with remote
display, RON 2501 Hook Type is a Crane Scale with remote display. The RON 2501 consists of a load cell and an
Indicator. These two items are designed to work together.

The indicator is held by the user, so that under no circumstances will he have to approach the load in order to read
the result. By this means, his personal safety is ensured.

Communication between the load cell and the indicator is wireless. The effective transmission range is 50m under
normal working conditions. This feature enables the system to be used in hot industries and in circumstances
where using a cable is not possible, or is inconvenient.

The load cell panel includes an ON/OFF button. When the load cell is functioning correctly the red light on the panel
flashes at approximately 5 sec. intervals.

The indicator includes a control panel and a display. The standard control panel has six push buttons to operate
and program the system. It also includes the hidden key “ESC”.

Each system offers these push-button features:

• On/Off

• Zero

• Tare (100% of capacity)

• MAX (=Peak hold)

• User calibration

The 5-digit display shows the following information:

• The measured load

• Two level overload warning

• Max. value (=Peak hold)

• Low battery warning for both load cell and indicator

• The following modes: SLEEP, TARE, NET

• The units in use (Lbs, Kgs, etc.)

• Instructions during programming procedure etc.

The RON 2501 is available calibrated in lbs, kgs, metric tons, short tons, Newtons, deca-Newtons, or kilo Newtons.

RON 2501 options include:

1. Digital RS-232 output for communication with computers, printers, etc., user-selectable; continuous data flow or
print on demand.

2. User-selectable baud rate

3. User-adjustable set points

4. User-selectable units

5. Additional remote wireless display/s, similar to the main one

6. Additional remote display 2” (50mm) LCD with cable

7. Totalizer, for totaling up accumulated loads

8. Data logging: stores data and time, up to 600 load measurements, with print capability

9. Data logger with extended memory capacity for storing up to 3000 load measurements

10. Rechargeable batteries (instead of disposable) and a charger to charge batteries inside the system

11. Specially fitted carrying case

12. Indicator belt clip (for hanging the ABS indicator on a belt)

13. Heat shield for hot industries

14. Clock – real time clock

15. Aluminium indicator instead of the standard ABS one.

16. Multi load cells with one summing up indicator.

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