®
Benchmark
Low-Profile Bench Scale
Installation Manual
LP
104742 Rev A
Contents
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1.0 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Summing Board Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Electrical Interface to Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.0 Adjustments and Calibration .......................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Mechanical Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Corner Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.0 Service Information ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Load Cell Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3.1 Load Cell Wiring to Summing Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Replacement Load Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Benchmark LP Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................. 11
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
November 19, 2014
is an ISO 9001 registered company.
Contents i
ii Benchmark Series Low-Profile Bench Scale
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of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.
1.0 Introduction
The CubeLogic 250 is a four-cell, low-profile scale. Features include:
• Available in sizes from 18 in. x 18 in (.46 m x 46 m) to 36 in x 36 in (.91 m x .91 m).
• Capacities from 100 to 1000 lbs
• Fully electronic low-profile load receivers.
• Four corner-mounted, FM-approved planar beam
• Signal-trim summing board for any necessary corner corrections
that can be sealed for legal-for-trade.
• All models come pre-trimmed; corner
• Load cell cables are held down with replaceable cable ties near each corner.
• Adjustable feet can be used to allow leveling of the sca
Holes are located in the lower frame to be used for permanent mounting applications.This manual is intended for
us
e by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing the Benchmark
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake Weighing
Systems distributor site at: www.ricelake.com
Model Designations
The model identification label is located on the side of the frame. Include both model number and serial number
when ordering replacement parts.
Electrical Grounding
For systems where the scale is connected to a 115 VAC circuit, the indicator must be directly connected to an earth
ground with a ground interface cable of no more than 3
(45 - 453 kg).
load cells.
corrections should not be necessary.
le to compensate for minor floor irregularities.
Ω resistance throughout its length.
, mounted under a stainless steel cover
™
LP low-profile bench scale.
Load Cells
• Four (4) Rice Lake RLBLP (planar beam)
• Rated Excitation: 5-15 VDC
Grade Level Requirement
The supporting surface of the scale (encompassing four feet) must be level within 1/4 in of horizontal.
End Load Capacity
60% of full scale capacity.
Platform Dimensions, Capacity, and Torque Specs
Part No. Capacity Platform Dimensions (LxWxH) Torque To
97662 100 lb 18” x 18” x 1.67” (2.63“ with leveling feet) 50 LB PER IN
97663 250 lb 18” x 18” x 1.74” (2.50“ with leveling feet) 125 LB
97664 500 lb 18” x 18” x 1.93” (2.69“ with leveling feet) 125 LB
97665 100 lb 24” x 24” x 1.69” (2.66“ with leveling feet) 50 LB
97666 250 lb 24” x 24” x 2.07” (2.83“ with leveling feet) 125 LB
97667 500 lb 24” x 24” x 2.26” (3.02“ with leveling feet) 125 LB
97668 500 lb 30” x 30” x 2.26” (3.02“ with leveling feet) 125 LB
97669* 1000 lb 30” x 30” x 2.70” (3.47“ with leveling feet) 20 LB
97670 500 lb 36” x 36” x 2.26” (3.02“ with leveling feet) 125 LB
97671* 1000 lb 36” x 36” x 2.70” (3.47“ with leveling feet) 20 LB
Table 1-1. Platform dimensions and capacity
PER IN
PER IN
PER IN
PER IN
PER IN
PER IN
PER FT
PER IN
PER FT
*Non-NTEP
Introduction 1
1. 1 S af et y
Important
WARNING
WARNING
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or
death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperi
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards i
DO NOT jump on the scale.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that i
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outl
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing
enced persons to operate this unit.
n place.
s worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
away from moving parts.
et.
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2.0 Installation
Overload
Stops
Overload
Stops
Standard installation of the Benchmark™ LP floor scale consists of the following steps:
• Select a site
• Check levelness and smoothness of site
• Unpack scale
• Adjust the four feet on the scale
• Connect cable to summing board and indicator
• Calibrate the unit
2.1 Site Preparation
The scale must not be loaded beyond its capacity, even momentarily. Do not select a site where overweight loads
would have to maneuver to avoid crossing the platform. Avoid areas where the scale might receive damaging side
impacts from wheels or forklift tines, or shock damage from falling objects. Avoid areas where water may damage
the scale.
The interface cable between the scale and the indicator must be protected against crushing, cutting, or moisture
damage. If the chosen site h
conduit, will be necessary.
In operation, the scale must be level within
avoid excessive shimming, or modify the floor at the chosen site to meet this standard.
as such potential dangers, some method of protection, such as running the cable in
1
/4 inch. Either choose a site where the floor is close to this standard to
2.2 Unpacking and Assembly
1. Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible damage caused during shipment.
2. Remove the four overload stops on the
Figure 2-1. Overload Stops to be Removed (4)
3. Remove the black scale cover.
4. Remove the summing board cover in the center of the scale.
5. Wire the homerun cable. Refer to instructions in Section 2.3 on page 4.
6. Properly secure the cable wi
7. Using the bubble level next to the summing board,
8. Replace the black scale cover and use the four mounting scre
9. If necessary, perform a corner correction. See Section 3.2 on page 6.
10. Replace the summing board cover.
11. Replace the black center cover.
12. Set the stainless steel cover on the scale.
th nylon ties (supplied).
underside of the scale, shown in Figure 2-1.
ensure the scale is level.
ws to secure it in place.
Installation 3
2.3 Summing Board Security
JP4
JP2
PT4
PT3
JP3
PT1
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PT2
JP1
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CELL1
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CELL3
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After an NTEP inspector has examined the unit, he/she will install security cables on the summing board cover.
These cables prevent the summing board from being tampered with by an unauthorized individual. If these cables
are removed, NTEP Certification will become void.
Figure 2-2. Summing board cover with security cables installed
2.4 Electrical Interface to Indicator
Twenty feet of 6-wire cable to connect the scale to the weight indicator is supplied with each scale. Both ends have
the wires stripped and tinned.
To access the summing board,
1. Remove the stainless steel platform.
2. Remove lid in the center of the platform, revealing the summing boa
3. Remove security cables (this will void NTEP Certification).
4. Remove screws on the summing board cover plate and remove lid.
rd cover plate.
Wire Connections
Remove the summing board cover and connect the wires to the INDICATOR terminal (Figure 2-3). To connect the
indicator wires to the appropriate connectors, push in the quick connect le
ver with a small screwdriver or ballpoint
pen. When holding the lever, insert the appropriate wire into the exposed wire opening.
Figure 2-3. Summing Board Indicator Terminal
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Cable Routing
The cable must be routed to the indicator in a manner that will protect the cable from damage. When planning cable
routing, leave a loose coil of excess cable under the scale to facilitate future lifting of the scale for servicing or
cleaning.
1. When the interface cable is protected and in its final position,
complete connections to the indicator. See
indicator installation manual for wiring information.
2. If necessary, trim corners as described in Section 3.2 on page 6.
3. Check all strain relief for
tightness.
Figure 2-4. Homerun Cable Wired to Summing Board and Secured With Nylon Ties
Installation 5
3.0 Adjustments and Calibration
3.1 Mechanical Adjustments
To accommodate minor floor unevenness, scale feet can be used to adjust scale height up or down a fraction of an
inch. Adjust the feet by hand (lift the scale corner slightly with a pry bar) until all feet are contacting the floor
equally. Jam nuts are supplied for locking the feet in place.
When height adjustments are complete, recheck level of the deck with a spirit level. The deck must be level within
1
/4".
3.2 Corner Correction
All assembled Benchmark™ LP scales are delivered with the summing board corner-trimmed. Corner trimming is
only necessary after replacing a load cell.
To calibrate the scale, the output from ea
at the summing board—a process known as trimming.
1. Remove the summing board cover and identify the correct load ce
(labeled CELL 1, CELL 2, and so on). See Figure 4-3 on page 10 for scale deck corner numbering.
2. The indicator must be connected and calibrated approximately
value. A test weight will be required. The recommended test weight for all Benchmark
of scale capacity: for example, 25 lbs for 100-lb models, 250 lbs for 1000-lb models.
3. With no weight on the scale, zero the indicator.
4. Turn all four potentiometers fully
clicking sound is heard from each potentiometer. This ensures the maximum signal from each load cell.
+EX
-EX
+SI
-SI
SHD
SHD
-SI
+SI
-EX
+EX
ch load cell must be matched by adjusting the signals with potentiometers
ll terminal corresponding to each corner
, but it need not indicate the exact weight
™
LP models is 25%
clockwise (shaded areas of Figure 3-1) to increase the reading until a
Jumper Locations
JP1 and JP2
Shaded
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1
CELL1
PT1
JP1
EXP
IND
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CELL4
PT4
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+SE
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-SE
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-SI
SHD
JP4
PT3
PT2
JP3
Potentiometers
CELL2
JP2
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CELL3
S2C
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SHD
SHD
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1
+EX
Jumper Locations
JP3 and JP4
Potentiometers
Shaded
Figure 3-1. Trim Potentiometers
5. Zero the indicator and place 25% of scale capacity using calibrated test weights over each load cell in turn.
6. Record the value displayed on the indi
cator after the test weight is placed in turn on each corner (directly
over the load cell) without allowing the weight to overhang the sides. Allow the scale to return to zero each
time to check for friction or other mechanical problems. Select the load cell which has the lowest value as
your reference point. This cell will not be trimmed.
7. Replace the same test load over each cell in turn. Using the corresponding potentiometer
, trim each cell
down to equal the reference load cell. As corner corrections are somewhat interactive, check all cells again
for repeatability. If necessary, repeat steps 5 and 6.
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3.3 Calibration Procedure
Refer to the indicator manual to determine correct calibration procedures.
It is recommended that the scale be "exercised" before calibration to be certain that everything is seated.
1. Load the scale to near capacity two or three times.
2. With no load on the scale, place the indicator in its calibration mode and perform a zero calibration.
3. Place test weights on the platform not exceeding the scale's full capacity. If several weights are used, they
should be evenly distributed around the platform.
4. Perform a span calibration.
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4.0 Service Information
Important
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide
System does not operate—no display
• Power disconnected: Check and reconnect.
• Indicator fuse blown. Replace
• Interface cable cut or disconnected: Repair.
•
Signal leads incorrectly installed at indicator: Install according to indicator installation manual
Display stays at zero
• Indicator faulty: Service indicator
Load cell connections faulty: Check cable connections in summing board and at indicator
•
Erratic weights
• Vibration near scale: Remove source of vibration or move scale.
• Platform not level to within
• Load cell or cable water damage: Replace.
• Debris under load cells or platform: Clean.
• Indicator faulty: Use simulator to test indicator for
Consistently high or low weights
• Indicator not properly adjusted to zero: Zero the i
• Platform binding: Obtain adequate c
• Indicator not calibrated: Calibrate according to indicat
• Load cells faulty: Test and replace load cells if necessary.
• Feet touching deck underside: Adjust feet downward to provide cle
fuse. Check for cause.
1
/4 in: Level scale by adjusting feet or shimming if necessary.
stability. Service indicator.
ndicator according to indicator manual.
learance for free platform movement.
or manual and Section 3.3
arance.
4.2 Periodic Maintenance
The space beneath the platform must be periodically cleaned to prevent debris buildup.
Do not attempt to use scales with load cells that are not hermetically sealed in washdown applications.
Water damage is a common cause of failure in non-hermetically-sealed load cells. Use care with high
essure steam washdowns for hermetically-sealed load cells. The steam may not damage the load cells,
pr
but the elevated temperatures may cause incorrect readings until the unit cools to room temperature.
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4.3 Load Cell Replacement
4
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Note
Note
Replacement load cells can be ordered from Rice Lake Weighing Systems according to the part numbers in
Tabl e 4-2 on page 10. Refer to Tab le 1-1 on page 1 for torque settings.
1. Remove defective load cells.
2. Disconnect load cell cable from summing boa
Figure 4-1. Load Cell Arrangement
3. When the cable is freed, pull cable out of the scale.
4. Lay out each load cell near the corner where it
5. Attach the cable from each load cell along the frame and into the summing board
In Figure 4-1, both the scale and the summing board are viewed from the top. To verify correct load cell/
summing board terminal matching, see the numbers on the terminals inside the summing board.
rd and cut cable ties.
is to be installed.
as shown in Figure 4-1.
6. Check that the threaded holes for the load cell screws are free
holes if necessary.
7. Position load cells with capacity label and load cell wires
facing up, and loosely install the hex head cap
screws (provided).
8. Route the load cell cables along the
9. Secure the cable in position with
Figure 4-2 for an illustration of load cell and
Do not cut load cell cables.
frame to the summing board.
the adhesive-backed cables tied supplied in the hardware kit. See
cable placement.
of debris. Use compressed air to blow out
Figure 4-2. Load cell and wire placement
10. Corner correction trimming and calibration is necessary after load cell replacement. Follow the
instructions in Section 3.2 and Section 3.3.
Service Information 9
4.3.1 Load Cell Wiring to Summing Board
3
4
1
2
Hole for homerun cable
The four load cells are each wired to their respective terminals in the summing board according to the corner
numbering system shown in Figure 4-3 and the coloring code in Tabl e 4-1.
Figure 4-3. Corner numbering (top view)
Cable Color Code Summing Board Terminal
4.4 Replacement Load Cells
Capacity of
Scale
100 lbs 96823 100272
250 lbs 96824 104645
500 lbs 96825 100273
1000 lbs 96826 100274
Green + Excitation
Black - Excitation
White + Signal
Red - Signal
Table 4-1. Load Cell Wiring
Load Mount Load Cell
Table 4-2. Replacement load cells
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Benchmark LP Limited Warranty
Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the
Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials
and workmanship for two years.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized by
RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails
to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty
period subject to the following conditions:|
• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a
detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a publication,
“Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment,” available from RLWS Equipment
Return Department.
• Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and was not
caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper testing;
RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly
authorized repair agents.
• RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment. Buyer is responsible for
shipping charges both ways.
• In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly or
disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.
These warranties exclude all other warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither RLWS nor distributor will, in any event, be liable for
incidental or consequential damages.
RLWS and buyer agree that RLWS’ sole and exclusive liability hereunder is limited to repair or replacement of
such goods. In accepting this warranty, the buyer waives any and all other claims to warranty.
Should the seller be other than RLWS, the buyer agrees to look only to the seller for warranty claims.
No terms, conditions, understanding, or agreements purporting to modify the terms of this warranty shall have any legal effect unless
made in writing and signed by a corporate officer of RLWS and the Buyer.
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