Fairbanks 1100 User Manual

Instruction Manual

1100 Series Portable Utility Scale

with Rechargeable battery-powered

FB1100 ABS Instrument

 2011 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.

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Revision 1 -- 02/11

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1100 Series Portable Utility Scale
with Rechargeable battery-powered
FB1100 ABS instrument

Document 51260

Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
821 Locust St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Created 02/2011
Revision 1 02/2011 Released Manual

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Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However,
although this manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product, Fairbanks
Scales makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual, and reserves
the right to make changes to this manual without notice when and as improvements are made.

© Copyright 2011

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved; no part
of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 5

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................... 6

SECTION 2: SERVICE POLICY INFORMATION ............................ 7

2.1. General Service Policy

2.2. Conferring with Our Client

2.2.1. Service technician’s responsibilities .................................... 8

2.2.2. Users’ responsibility .............................................. 8

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SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION ............................................. 9

3.1. Tools needed for assembly

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY .............................................. 10

4.1. Wheel and pillar assembly

4.2. Mounting bracket kit assembly

4.3. Installing the instrument

4.4. Powering up the instrument

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SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................. 15

SECTION 6: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ............................. 15

SECTION 7: REPLACEMENT PARTS AND DIAGRAM ..................... 16

7.1. Platform and pillar assembly

7.2. Platform parts diagram

7.2. Instrument replacement parts

7.3. Instrumentation kits parts diagrams

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APPENDIX: WIRING ................................................. 20

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Section 1: Introduction

The 1100 Series scale is a combination of a roll-around cast iron base and a
Battery*/AC-powered digital indicator. The resulting scale is durable, movable, and
provides an easy-to-read, accurate weight display. This manual provides information
on assembly and setup for the 1100 Series Scale.

NOTE: Please read this manual carefully before assembling the scale.

A. The scale is factory calibrated and supplied ready to be assembled and used.
Adjustments to the weighing accuracy should only be made by trained scale

personnel. No modifications are to be made to this equipment.
B. Upon receipt, ensure that no shipping damage has occurred. If damage has

occurred please follow the procedures below:

• Damage to the shipping carton must be noted by the receiving party.

• Damage must be made known to the shipper.

• Claims for shipping damage are made by the receiving party to the shipper.

C. It is the customer or owner's responsibility to maintain the scale in good

operating condition, and to protect the scale from accidental damage.

D. Specifications:

Capacity 1000 lbs. x 0.2 lbs.
Display 2.0” tall, 7-segment, 5½” digit LCD display with

selectable green backlight

Enclosure NEMA 12 ABS
Push-button key s On/Print, Off, Units, Zer o, B/G Net, Over/Under, Tare
Units pounds, kilograms (lbs, kgs)
Serial interface RS-232C
Power 9 VDC @500 mA (AC Adapter included)
Battery life 100 hours continuous; 14 hour recharge time
Platform construction Rugged cast iron
NTEP (CC) number 92-110
MC number AM 5745

* Valve-regulated, sealed, lead-acid type rechargeable battery, 6VDC, 3AH.

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Section 2: Service Policy Information

2.1. General Service Policy

Prior to installation, always verify that the equipment
satisfies the customer's requirements as supplied,
and as described in this manual.

If the equipment cannot satisfy the application and the application
cannot be modified to meet the design parameters of the
equipment, the installation should NOT be attempted.

It is the customer/operator's responsibility to ensure the equipment
provided by Fairbanks is operated within the parameters of the
equipment's specifications and protected from accidental or
malicious damage.

Absolutely NO physical, electrical or program modifications other

than selection of standard options and accessories can be made
by customers to this equipment

Repairs are performed by Fairbanks Scales Service Technicians
and Authorized Distributor Personnel ONLY!

Failure to comply with this policy voids all implied and/or written
warranties.

WARNING!

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