Fairbanks Aegis Transport Scale User Manual

Installation Manual

Fairbanks Transport Scale

51191

Amendment Record

AEGIS TRANSPORT SCALE

Document 51191

Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc.

821 Locust

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Created 8/08 Created Revision 1 8/08 Documentation Release Revision 2 04/10 Corrected part number and added load cell, feet and mounting bolts parts lists

and drawings.

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Disclaimer

Every effort has bee n made to provide com plete and accurate inform ation in this manual. However, although this m anual may include a specificall y identified warranty notice for the pr oduct, 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.

Fairbanks Scales shal l not be liable f or any loss, damage, c ost of repairs, i ncidental or conseq uential damages of any kind, whether or not based on express or implied warrant y, contract, negligence, or strict liability arising in connection with the design, development, installation, or use of the scale.

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.

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 7

1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 7

1.1.1. Stainless Steel Transport Scale Features ........................................................................... 7

1.1.2. Applications.......................................................................................................................... 7

1.1.3. Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 8

1.2. Conferring with Our Client ..................................................................................... 9

1.2.1. Service Technician’s Responsibilities ................................................................................ 11

1.2.2. Users’ Responsibility ......................................................................................................... 11

SECTION 2: OPERATIONS .................................................................................... 12

2.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 12

2.1.1. Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 12

2.1.2. Assembling the Pilla r ......................................................................................................... 13

2.1.3. Positioning the Equipment ................................................................................................. 14

2.1.4. Moving the Scale ............................................................................................................... 15

SECTION 3: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 16

3.1. Scale Assembly Maintenance .............................................................................. 16

3.1.1. Scale Assembly Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 16

3.1.2. Platform Assembly Testing ................................................................................................ 16

3.2. General Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 17

3.2.1. Disassembling the Platform ............................................................................................... 18

3.2.2. Pillar Replacement Steps .................................................................................................. 19

3.2.3. Load Cell Testing ............................................................................................................... 21

3.2.4. Load Cell Replacement ..................................................................................................... 21

3.2.5. Replacing the Scale Platform Wheels ............................................................................... 23

SECTION 4: PARTS ................................................................................................ 24

4.1. 24” x 30” Mild Steel Parts List (p/n 28877) .......................................................... 24

4.2. 24” x 30” Mild Steel Parts Diagram (p/n 28877) ................................................. 25

4.3. 24” x 30” Mild Steel Sub-Assembly (p/n 28792, 28793) ...................................... 26

4.4. 24” x 30” Stainless Steel Parts List (p/n 28881) .................................................. 27

4.5. 24” x 30” Stainless Steel Parts Diagram (p/n 28881) .......................................... 28

4.6. 24” x 30” Stainless Steel Sub-Assembly (p/n 28794, 28795) .............................. 29

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Section 1: General Information

Chemical

Textile

Scrap or Recycling

Pharmaceutical

The Transport Scale accommodates

1.1. INTRODUCTION

The Transport Scale is a self-contained portable scale designed for weighing drums in various locations throughout a plant or factory.

• It has an extremely low profile of one-and-a-half inch (1½”) for easy on− and off−loading.

• Available in Mild Steel and Stainless Steel.

• Four capacities of 500, 1000, 2000 and 2500.

• The load cell cables connect inside the platform with a single, four (4)

conductor shielded cable.

• Load Cell Construction Ratings: Mild Steel Scales IP67, Stainless

Steel Scale IP69K (hermetically sealed).

• The Platform is supported from the Base Weldment Assembly by four (4) 17-4 PH

Stainless Steel Shear Beam Load Cells

• A Bubble Level in the plat for m center hel ps t o level the scale.

• The

Transport Scale accommodates a variety

of analog weight indicator models.

1.1.1. Stainless Steel Transport

Scale Features

The Fairbanks Stainless Steel Transport Scale has following features.

• 304 Stainless Steel Constr uc ti on.

─ Continuous welds on the platform. ─ Brushed metal finish.

• Available with an Intrinsically Safe Controller.

1.1.2. Applications

• Manufacturing • Food & Beverage

•

a variety of Analog indicator models.

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Feature

Description

Platform Size

Scale Capacities

Endloading

Load Cell Excitation

Grounding

Interface

Platform Accuracy up to 0.02%

Hermetically Sealed Load Cells

1.1.3. Specifications

24” x 30” 500, 1000, 2000 and 2500 lbs. 100% of capacity all models except 2500 lb model which is rated at 80%. 5 to15 VDC Less than 3 Ohms to True Earth Ground

Analog

Temperatures

Humidity Accuracy

Operating: -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) Storage: -20°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)

10 to 100%, Wash-down

Section 1: Gen er al Information

Power Cable Instrument Cable

Platform Construction Load Cell Construction Approvals

Thirty cable feet (30’) of four (4) conductor interface cable; PVC jacketed. 7’ cable extends between the scale and indicator.

Type 304 Stainless Steel, br us hed. 17-4 Stainless Steel

Platform Approval:

• NTEP CC# 08-044.

• MC Approved

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used on the

Stainless Steel models.

• Prevents problems with accidental spills and washdown.

Section 1: Gen er al Information

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Absolutely NO physical, electrical or program modifications other than

1.2. CONFERRING WITH OUR CLIENT

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 customer’s application, the Fairbanks

Transport Scale should not be delivered.

The technician must recommend the best arrangement for the Transport

Scale to provide the most accurate weighing position.

The warranty policy must be fully explained and reviewed with the

customer.

It is the customer/operator's responsibility to ensure the equipment provided by Fairbanks Scales is operated within the parameters of the equipme nt ' s spe cifications and protected from accidental or malicious da m a ge .

WARNING!

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.

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Section 1: Gen er al Information

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All Transport Scale Interface Cables used shall be located a

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE  

minimum of thirty-six (36”) inches distance away from all single

and multiple phase high energy circuits and electric curre nt carrying conductors .

• Also included is the scale components themselves, such

as 120 volt AC, 240 volt AC, 480 volt AC and electric supply of higher voltage wiring runs and stations, AC power transformers, overhead or buried cables, electric distribution panels, electric motors, florescent and high intensity lighting which utilize ballast assemblies, electric heating equipment, traffic light wiring and power, and relay boxes.

• This includes all scale components, including digital

weight indicators and peripheral devices that are not designed to operate on internal combustion engine driven electric generators and other similar equipment.

Ele ct ric arc weld i n g can severely damage scale

components such as digital w eight indi c a t ors, junction boxes, balance boards, secti ona l c ont rollers, power supplies, and load cells.

For additional information, contact your Fairbanks Scales Representative.

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