Rice Lake Versa-portion RLP-S, Versa-portion RLP-SM Operation Manual

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Versa-portion RLP-S/SM

Multi-Purpose Bench Scale

Counting Scale

Operation Manual

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Contents

1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2.0 Operation...................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.3 Automatic Shut-Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.4 Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.5 Default Primary Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.6 G, lb and oz Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.0 Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Software Version and Span State Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.2 Performing a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3 Enclosure Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3.4 Setting the SPEC Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3.5 Internal Count and A/D Count Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.0 Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 DC Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.1.1 Battery Pack Replacement/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.1.2 Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.0 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 7

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Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

Version 2 12/2011

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About This Manual

This manual contains operating procedures for the Versa-portion RLP-S/SM multi-purpose bench scale.

Caution

Procedures that require working inside
the scale base are to be performed by
qualified service personnel only.

This manual can be viewed or
downloaded from the RLWS website at

www.ricelake.com/manuals.

1.0 Introduction

The Versa-portion RLP-S/SM is a multi-purpose bench scale that offers practical solutions for a full range of
applications. Its internal resolution of 1/90,000 gives you maximum precision and accuracy. Its backlit LCD
display enables operators to easily see weights. When portability is required, choose the optional rechargeable
battery for over 60 hours of continuous usage. The Versa-portion RLP-S/SM is designed to reliably operate in
many environments and withstand transport from one area of the plant to another or from one business to the
next.

1.1 Front Panel

Table 1-1 lists the indications and front-panel buttons available on the Versa-portion RLP-S/SM.

Indication Description

On when the weight display is in ounces
*(not available in Versa-portion RLP-SM)

On when the weight display is in pounds
*(not available in Versa-portion RLP-SM)

On when the weight display is in grams

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*

*

(kg)

*(Versa-portion RLP-SM value is kg, display is in kilograms)

On when the zero point is adjusted and the weight is stable

On when tare subtraction is performed

On (blinking) when the battery is weak and needs to be recharged

Front-Panel Button Description

Resets the weight display to zero

Sets or clears the tare value

Turns the display on/off

Changes measurement units between lb, oz, g, kg

(not available in Versa-portion RLP-SM)

Table 1-1. Versa-portion RLP-S/SM Indications and Front-Panel Buttons

Introduction 1