Service Manual 21203788C 09/03 5-3
Viper M, L, D and T Scales/Viper RM, RL, RD and RT Terminals Section 5 Repair of Viper scales
2 Replacing the keypad overlay
Notes for Viper explosion proof (Ex) scales: To prevent electrostatic charging of the keypad overlay, the display
insert has a metallized coating. Since this coating is detached when the keypad overlay is removed, the keypad
overlay on these scales can only be replaced in conjunction with the display insert, the specification plate and the
“Ex” sticker (see chapter 7).
• Lift up the defective keypad overlay (if necessary carefully prying it up with a knife) and gently peel it off the scale. Note: take
care that the specification label is not damaged when the membrane is removed!
• Carefully clean display mounting plate, keypad membrane (Viper T) and window (removing all traces of adhesive).
• Make sure that the specification label is in its correct position (must be visible through the window in the keypad overlay),
then peel off the protective film from the new membrane and carefully affix the latter to the display mounting plate. Press the
keypad overlay down uniformly.
3 Replacing the AC adapter
Note: The AC adapter has a fuse as overcurrent protection. For safety reasons this fuse cannot be replaced, and the AC
adapter must therefore be replaced completely if the fuse blows. This applies only to scales that are connected directly to
the AC power line (without rechargeable battery and external AC adapter).
• Unscrew the adjustable feet and remove them.
• Undo the bottom plate retaining screws, removing them and the plate itself.
• Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the analog PCB.
• Remove the AC adapter (held on by an adhesive patch) from the wall of the housing . If necessary, carefully insert a flat blade
(knife or screwdriver) between adapter and housing and pry them apart. Remove all traces of adhesive from the housing.
• Undo the 4 screws holding the blanking plate in place (rear panel of scale) and remove the plate.
• Slide the AC adapter power cord grommet out of the blanking plate. Remove the AC adapter from the scale.
• Place the new AC adapter in the scale and fix it in place with the adhesive patch.
• Locate the power cord grommet (with its closed side facing up!) in the center of the blanking plate slot, then press the
grommet down thoroughly. This requires a fair amount of force which is intended as it ensures proper IP protection. Caution:
Never use a hammer or similar tool for pushing the grommet into place because this may damage the wires! Once the
grommet is properly located in the slot you may fasten the blanking plate.
Note for scales with IP65 protection: Check that the seal of the blanking plate is still correctly fastened to the housing. If it
is not, the seal must be replaced as follows: Remove the existing seal from the housing so as to leave no trace. Clean and
degrease the surface to which it was fastened. Carefully affix the new seal to the housing in exactly the right position.
• Plug the AC adapter output cable onto the analog PCB, then replace the bottom plate and the adjustable feet.
4 Replacing the battery
Note: This procedure is only required for scales that have a built-in rechargeable battery and an external AC adapter.
• Unscrew the adjustable feed screws and remove them.
• Undo the bottom plate retaining screws, removing them and the plate itself.
• Undo the screws holding the RS connector plate in place (rear panel of scale) and remove the plate.
• Slide the charging PCB out from the guide and remove both plugs on the PCB (connection cable to battery or analog PCB).
• Remove the battery from the wall of the housing (held in place by the adhesive strip). If necessary, carefully insert a flat blade
(knife or screwdriver) between the battery and housing and pry them apart. Remove all traces of adhesive from the housing.
• Remove the battery from the scale and disconnect the cable to the charging PCB.