SMC Networks AW5800 User Manual

Self-Weighing Truck and Trailer Scales™

Model AW5800 On-Board Scales

STEER AXLE

DEFLECTION SENSOR KIT

INSTALLATION GUIDE

For Use on Vehicles with Steel Spring Steer Axles

Please Read Before Installing

PN: 901-0059-000 Rev 7

Limited Warranty

Part # 901-0032-000

For product failures due to material or manufacturing defects, Air-Weigh will
replace or repair all air suspension components for up to 3 years from shipment
date to the end-user Air-Weigh customer. These three-year components include:
Displays, ComLinks, Air Sensors, Power Cables, Air Sensor Assemblies, Air
Sensor Harnesses, and all other associated external components. Deflection
Sensors have a 2-year warranty. Air-Weigh assumes no responsibility for
administering warranty claims directly with any third party end users.
The responsibility of Air-Weigh under this warranty is limited to the repair,
replacement, or credit of the defective part or assembly.

This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damage to persons or
property caused by use, abuse, misuse, or failure to comply with installation or
operating instructions. This limited warranty does not apply to any product that has
failed due to accident, abuse, alteration, installation not consistent with printed
installation instructions, improper maintenance, improper operation, or as a result
of system integration or installation not explicitly approved in writing by Air-Weigh.

Air-Weigh and its resellers shall have no responsibility or liability for damages if the
purchaser or any other person alters the vehicle incorporating Air-Weigh products.
This limited warranty shall not apply to any product that has been repaired or
altered by anyone not employed by Air-Weigh or not operated in accordance with
the manufacturer’s printed material delivered with this product.

Air-Weigh hereby expressly disclaims any and all implied warranties of any type,
kind of nature whatsoever, particularly any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose not expressly stated by Air-Weigh in its printed
material delivered with its products.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in the terms
and conditions of this Warranty may not apply. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary state to state.

May be covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 4832141, 5478974, 5780782, Foreign Patent Nos. 623635, 1305191,

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Procedure for Warranty Claims

1. In the event Air-Weigh requests to examine product prior to disposition,

OR for repairs or replacements, Air-Weigh requires a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number to be issued before the item is returned.
Contact Customer Support Department at [phone] for an RMA
number. Please reference this RMA number in all correspondence.

2. Claimed items shall be shipped freight pre-paid to: Air-Weigh, Customer

Support Department, 1730 Willow Creek Circle, Eugene, Oregon 97402,
USA. The Air-Weigh RMA number shall appear on the outside of the
return packaging.

3. Air-Weigh shall examine returned material within 30 days after receipt, or

sooner if mutually agreed upon. If Air-Weigh determines that the part or
assembly was defective in material or workmanship and within the
warranty period, Air-Weigh will repair or replace the part or assembly and
return freight pre-paid. In the event Air-Weigh determines that the part or
assembly cannot be repaired or replaced and is within the warranty
period, a credit not to exceed the purchase price will be issued to the Air­Weigh customer.

4. Air-Weigh Accounting will process a credit memo and notify the Air-

Weigh customer by email or fax. The Air-Weigh customer will process a
corresponding debit memo and notify Air-Weigh Accounting.

5. If the part or assembly received by Air-Weigh does not meet the

requirements of the warranty program set forth above, at the Air-Weigh

customer’s request the part or assembly will either be discarded,

returned freight collect, or repaired or replaced at the Air-Weigh

customer’s expense and returned freight collect.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5

Parts & Bill of Materials Referenced In This Guide . 6

TOOLS REQUIRED ................................................... 7

SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...................... 8

GLUE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS .... 10

SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS11

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLUE KIT ........ 13

BRACKET AND SENSOR INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 14

Deflection Sensor Specifications ........................... 32

APPENDIX A: ........................................................... 33

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INTRODUCTION

The Air-Weigh Steer Axle Deflection Sensor is a major
component of several Air-Weigh Tractor/Truck Scale kits.
Properly installed, it allows the user to determine the weight
on a spring-ride steer axle.

For the most accurate weighing, follow the installation
procedures in this guide exactly.

See the user manual included with your kit for
complete scale installation, calibration and operation.

You must have the ComLink and display installed
and powered to be able to check A/D readings using
the DIAGNOSTICS menu in the display. Alternately,
you can also use the optional Field Deflection
Sensor Tester to get measurements directly at the
sensor.

Do not move the vehicle until after alignment tool

removal, Step #19.

Following sensor installation, do not calibrate

until after the vehicle has been in normal operation
for a week or 800 miles, whichever comes first. This
allows for a break-in period for the sensor. Do not
operate the vehicle with the alignment tool in place.

The heavy calibration must be done using a
maximum vehicle load.

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Parts & Bill of Materials Referenced In This Guide

Part Number Description Qty
010-0069-00X SENSOR INSTALLATION KIT 1
010-9093-00X DEFLECTION SENSOR, INTERNAL AMPLIFIER,
METRIPACK 150, FEMALE, 12" 1

Bill of Materials for Sensor Installation Kit 010-0069-00X

Part Number Description Qty
010-0021-001 ADHESIVE APPLICATION CAULK GUN 1
110-0080-000 TAB, SS, CONN MOUNT, DFL SNSR 1
111-0001-00X BRKT ASSY,DEFL SENSOR, BONDED (see below) 1
120-0066-000 COVER ASSY, DEFL SNSR W/ “CAUTION" DECAL 1
133-0009-000 WASHER-FLT, .375 ID, PFC 9, THK, USS, STL, Y ZN PL 4
139-0011-000 CLAMP,BAND,4.5-6.5IN DIA,21IN LONG 5
145-0007-000 CABLE TIE, .30"X24", NYLON, BLKUV 6
145-4552-001 NYLON TIE, 7", T-50, NYLON, BLK 2
350-0035-000 IPA, PREP PADS 6
350-0038-XXX ADHESIVE 1
350-0039-00X STATIC MIXER NOZZLE, 6" 1
380-0004-001 SPLIT LOOM,0.50, FT .09

901-0059-000 INSTLL MANL, DEFL SNSR, STR AXLE 1

Note: Teromix-6700 may be used as an alternative to the 3M

epoxy PN 350-0038-xxx, see Appendix A for details.

Bill Of Materials for Bracket Assembly 111-0001-000

Part Number Description Qty
110-0073-001 ALIGNMT TOOL,DEFL SNSR 1
114-0002-00X MTG BRKT,DT,GLUED,7 DEG,2"W 2
131-0037-001 SCR-MACH,.375-24X2.25 HEX HD, STL, GR 8, Y ZN PL 2
132-0014-000 NUT-HEX, .375-24, GRD 8, Y ZN PL 2
350-0040-000 TAPE, VINYL, FOAM, 1/4", CLOSED CELL, FT .22
350-0041-000 TAPE, FILAMENT, 2.36” – 3” WIDE, FT .22

Optional items:

Part Number Description
1000 DEFLECTION SENSOR TEST DEVICE 1

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TOOLS REQUIRED (customer provided)

Sander with 40-grit medium
Chalk or permanent marker
Flat blade screwdriver
9/16” wrench
Torque wrench, 20-80 ft-lb range
9/16” socket
Epoxy paint
Caulk gun

OPTIONAL

50 ml Manual Dispenser, Loctite PN 98472 LB-10985 –

customer provided

Deflection Sensor Test Device, Air-Weigh PN 1000

The Field Deflection Sensor Tester, Air-Weigh P/N 1000,
can be used to measure A/D readings of the deflection
sensor without connection to the AW5801 Truck Scale
Comlink.

NOTE: A/D refers to the analog-to-digital conversion of the

sensor reading.

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SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Welded Install
Note: Welding is the preferred method of installing

the deflection sensor brackets.

The following instructions are applicable to all steer deflection
sensor installs where the sensor brackets will be welded to the
steer axle. The balance of the install should be completed per
user’s manual included with your kit.

Material Needed

Alcohol or degreaser
Small grinder or sand paper
C-clamp
ARC or wire welder
Epoxy paint

A. Prepare Axle for welding and bracket placement

1. Clean center of axle in preparation for sensor bracket
placement.

a) Measure and mark center of axle.
b) Clean axle on both sides of the center mark in an

area wide enough to encompass brackets.

1) Use alcohol or degreaser to remove grease.

2) Sand off any paint in the area.

2. If not already assembled, attach alignment tool to the
two brackets

3. Remove foam strip from the bottom of bracket (weld
only).

4. Center bracket on axle

5. Use C-clamps to hold bracket in place.

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6. Weld bracket (see Step B). Allow to cool before
removing clamps and alignment tool.

7. Apply epoxy paint to welded area; let dry before
proceeding with sensor mounting.

B. Weld Bracket

1. Weld a full bead on front and back of each bracket
piece.

2. Allow to cool before removing clamps and alignment
tool.

3. Do not operate vehicle with alignment tool in place.

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Glue Install – alternative to welding

Mark the center of the axle and prepare it for glue.
Apply glue to the bottom of the bracket assembly.
Mount bracket assembly on the axle with band clamps.
Tighten the band clamps and let the glue cure.
Apply epoxy paint to glue and axle seam, let dry.
Mount the sensor and mounting tab to the brackets.
Connect the cables and mount to the tab.
Route the extension cable through the firewall.
Check for sensor readings in range.
Mount the cover over the sensor and brackets.

GLUE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS

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SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS

Note: Sensor assembly instructions are the same for
welded or glued bracket installation (the following
diagrams show glued brackets).

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Alternate Step 2 and 3: Passenger Side Install - Cover.

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Air-Weigh recommends the following install
procedure:

1. Weld or glue sensor bracket to axle.

2. While weld is cooling or glue is curing, mount in-cab
components.

3. Continue deflection sensor install after weld has
cooled or glue has cured.

4. Apply epoxy paint to glue and axle seam; let dry.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLUE KIT 010-0069-00X

1. Break tab off glue cartridge.

2. Slide glue into sleeve, align correctly (one
side has a larger diameter).

3. Insert blue plunger into glue pack, align
correctly (one side has a larger diameter).

4. Insert nozzle into glue cartridge. Twist to
secure.

5. Insert glue cartridge assembly into caulk gun.

6. Press trigger until glue flows from the nozzle
freely.

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BRACKET AND SENSOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1

Note: Prior to bracket installation, peel off the coating
from the bottom of the bracket assembly (PN 111-0001­00X).

1. Axle and bracket preparation. Mark the center of the
steer axle (Figure 1).

2. Mark the top of the axle at 2 3/8 inches on either side of
center. Clean the entire 4 3/4 inch wide area inside the
marks with (2) of the supplied alcohol pads (350-0035-000).

You must clean the axle with alcohol before you

start sanding and after you finish sanding for glue
installs.

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Figure 2

3. With 40-grit medium, sand the portion of the axle just
marked and cleaned so that it is free of paint and other
residues. Clean the area just sanded with (1) of the
supplied alcohol pads (Figure 2).

Figure 3

4. Re-mark the center of the steer axle (Figure 3).

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Figure 4

5. Clean the underside of the bracket assembly (111-0001-

000) with (1) of the supplied alcohol pads (Figure 4).
Ensure that the bracket assembly bolts are only loosely
fastened to the nuts, so that the alignment tool (110-0073-

000) has a slight amount of free play. Leave the foam strip
on the bottom attached to the bracket assembly.

6. Adhesive application. The working time of the glue at
73°F is about 10 minutes.

7. Assemble the Glue Kit (010-0069-00X) using the
Adhesive Application Kit (010-0021-00X) and the supplied
duo-pak glue cartridge (350-0038-XXX) as per page 13.

Note: See Appendix A page 30 if using Teromix-6700

adhesive.

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Figure 5

8. Dispense and discard a small amount of adhesive to be
sure both sides of the glue cartridge are flowing evenly and
freely. (Figure 5)

Figure 6

9. Following the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions, apply
the adhesive liberally to the bottom of the bracket assembly
(Figure 6). Do not remove the foam strip from the
bottom of the bracket. Ensure that there is no adhesive in
the bracket channels or mounting bolt holes. Completely
remove any that may have been put there accidentally.

Remove and discard the glue cartridge when finished.

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Figure 7

10. Mounting the brackets on the axle. Place the bracket
assembly in the center of the axle (Figure 7). Make sure the
center mark on the alignment tool lines up with the center
mark on the axle.

Figure 8

11. Run a band clamp (139-0011-000) through the slot in
the bottom of each bracket (Figure 8). Tighten the band
clamps very firmly to secure the brackets in place, ensuring
that the bracket assembly remains parallel to the axle
length.

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12. The band clamps should be very tight. If necessary, to

Ambient Temperature

Fixture Time

32° F (0° C)

6 Hours

54° F (12° C)

3 Hours

72° F (22° C)

2 Hours

make the bracket assembly parallel to the axle length,
loosen the band clamps and readjust the bracket assembly.
Then retighten the band clamp.

13. Remove the filament tape (350-0041-000) from the top
of the bracket assembly and discard.

14. Temporarily unscrew one of the bolts (131-0037-001) in
the bracket assembly from its nut (132-0014-000) and
remove the bolt from the bracket assembly. Ensure the
unfastened side of the alignment tool lifts easily in and out of
the bracket. If it binds, loosen one or both band clamps so
the brackets can be lined up and the alignment tool has free
play.

15. Reset the alignment tool and restore the bolt into the
bracket assembly and loosely fasten with its nut.

16. Remove any excess adhesive in the area around the
brackets, to ensure proper clearance when installing the
cover in the procedure’s final steps.

17. Allow time for the adhesive to cure, according to the
following table:

Cure time is 24 hours.

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Install comlink and display gauge in cab at this time. Return
to sensor installation after glue has cured. Do not move the
vehicle with the alignment tool installed.

19. Remove the alignment tool from the brackets. It should
fit loosely. Save the two 3/8 bolts (131-0037-001) and 3/8
nuts (132-0014-000) for re-use during installation of the
Deflection Sensor. Apply epoxy paint on glue area and axle
to cover surface where glue bonds to axle and let dry.

20. Clean the bracket channels with (1) of the alcohol pads.

21. Sensor insertion. Clean the sensor ends (010-9089-

000) with the (1) remaining alcohol pad.

22. Insert the sensor with its cable extending away from the
side of the vehicle where you’ll route the sensor extension
cable to the firewall. The “TOP” lettering at the opposite end
should face up. (See Step 2 on page 8 in the Installation
Overview Drawings, showing an installation with routing
planned on the driver side; or Alternate Step 2 on page 9 in
the Installation Overview Drawings showing an installation
with routing planned on the passenger side.)

Figure 10

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23. Mount the sensor in the channels. Align the sensor with
the bracket holes (Figure 10, previous page).

24. Place a 3/8" ID flat washer (133-0009-000) on one of
the 3/8" x 2 1/4" bolts (131-0037-001) saved in Step 16.

Figure 11-A

Driver Side Cable Run

Note: See 26-P, page 23, for passenger side cable run.
25-D. Driver side cable run. Insert one of the bolts with

washer through the bracket hole on the sensor end without
the TOP label on it, from the front of the vehicle to the rear.
(Figure 11-A)

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Figure 11-B

Insert the second bolt through the connector assembly
bracket tab (110-0080-000), then through the 3/8” ID flat
washer. Slide bolt through the bracket hole, from the front of
the vehicle to the rear. Ensure the tongue and tab extend
around the sensor end. (Figure 11-B)

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Note: See 25-D, page 21, for driver side cable run.

Figure 12-A

26-P. Passenger side cable run. Insert one of the bolts
with washer through the bracket hole on the sensor end
without the TOP label on it, from the front of the vehicle to
the rear. (Figure 12-A)

Figure 12-B

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Place a 3/8” ID flat washer on the second bolt. Slide the
second bolt through the bracket holes from the front of the
vehicle to the rear. Place a washer, then connector
assembly bracket tab (110-0080-000), on bolt. Ensure the
tongue and tab extends around the sensor end. (Figure 12­B, previous page)

27. Place a hex nut on each bolt and hand-tighten.

When tightening the sensor mounting bolts, you

must torque the nut, not the bolt head.

28. Tighten the nut on the cable end of the sensor to 25 ft­lbs of torque. Use torque wrench on the nut, not on the
bolt head. Torque will be increased in Step 30.

29. Tighten the nut on the non-cable end of the sensor to
25 ft-lbs of torque. Use torque wrench on the nut, not on
the bolt head. Torque will be increased in Step 31.

30. Tighten the nut on the cable end of the sensor to 50 ft­lbs of torque. Use torque wrench on the nut, not on the
bolt head.

31. Tighten the nut on the non-cable end of the sensor to
50 ft-lbs of torque. Use torque wrench on the nut, not on
the bolt head. Check A/D readings at this time using the
display in the cab (comlink and sensor must be connected to
display and powered up) or the Deflection Sensor Test
Device per Step 37.

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NOTE: A/D refers to the analog-to-digital conversion of the

sensor reading.

If the reading is below 750, or there is no reading at all

follow these steps to exert a pre-load on the sensor:

a. Loosen the nut on the non-cable end of the sensor.
b. Insert a wedge (i.e. a flat-blade screwdriver) under

the non-cable end of the sensor until an appropriate
A/D reading is reached, for example:

Steer – 1000 (±250)

c. Tighten nut on non-cable end of sensor to 25 ft-lbs. If

A/D readings are still within range, remove wedge
and check A/D readings. Proceed with Step 30.

If the reading is above 1250:

d. Loosen the nut on the non-cable end of the sensor.
e. DO NOT WEDGE the sensor, lightly press on the top

of the non-cable end to change A/D reading.

f. Tighten nut on non-cable end of sensor to 25 ft-lbs.

Check A/D readings; if they are below 750 repeat
Steps 31 a - c. If they are above 1250, repeat Steps
31 d - f. If within range proceed with Step 32.

If using the Deflection Sensor Test Device: Before
connecting the sensor to the sensor extension cable, check
A/D readings and adjust if necessary at this time according
to Step 37 (see page 27). Otherwise, proceed with next step
of installation.

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Figure 13

32. Assembling the connectors. Connect the sensor
connector to the 15' sensor extension cable (014-1500-028)
to form a connector assembly (Figure 13).

Figure 14

33. Mount the connector assembly on the connector
assembly bracket tab by inserting the tab in the grooves on
the sensor extension cable connector. The connector
grooves are on the side opposite the installed connector
position assurance tab (Figure 14).

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34. Route the sensor extension cable across the axle, along
the frame, and through the cab firewall.

NOTE: Be sure to leave enough slack in the cable between

the axle and frame to allow for axle movement.

35. When the AW5801 Truck Scale ComLink is mounted,
connect the sensor extension cable to the appropriate
AW5801 port as follows:

For a single Drive Axle sensor, connect

Steer Axle sensor to AW5801 Port B;

For dual Drive Axle sensors, connect

Steer Axle sensor to AW5801 Port C.

For more information about sensor port connections, see

Important Installation Instructions: Installing Sensor(s)
for This Kit (901-0039-000) included in the Truck Scale kit

documents package.

36. Refer to the Air-Weigh manual for the AW5800 Truck
Scale included in your kit. On your AW5800 Weight Gauge
Display, find the A/D reading for the Steer Axle. Check that
the A/D reading for the Steer Axle is in the range 750 to

1250. Skip Step 37.

37. If using the Deflection Sensor Test Device - PN 1000,
A/D readings will be shown on a display after connecting per
user instructions provided with tester. Follow Steps 27 – 31
for tightening the nuts on sensor. Acceptable A/D readings
are:

Steer – 1000 (±250)

When readings are in the acceptable range, disconnect the
test fixture and connect deflection sensor cable to sensor

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extension cable. As in Step 34, route the sensor extension
cable across the axle, along the frame, and through the cab
firewall to the mounted AW5801 Truck Scale Comlink.
Connect the sensor connector to the 15' sensor extension
cable (014-1500-028) to form a connector assembly.

NOTE: Check A/D readings, if they are below 750 repeat

Steps 31 a - c. If they are above 1250, repeat Steps 31 d - f.
If the previous adjustments do not bring the A/D readings into
acceptable range then both nuts must be loosened and the
process repeated from Step 28. The sensor cable may also
need to be disconnected if using the Deflection Sensor Install
Test Fixture.

Following sensor installation, do not calibrate until

after the vehicle has been in normal operation for a
week or 800 miles, whichever comes first. This allows
for a break-in period for the sensor. Do not operate the
vehicle with the alignment tool in place.

For calibration, refer to the Air-Weigh manual for the
AW5800 Truck Scale included in your kit.

38. Cover installation. Very loosely install band clamps
(139-0011-000) around the axle on both sides of the
installed sensor. Ensure that the band clamp encircles both
the axle and the sensor extension cable.

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Figure 15

39. Mount the cover on top of the sensor and sensor
brackets so that the sensor cable is completely under the
cover. The bracket band clamps should emerge from the

cover’s side ports (Figure 15). The sensor extension cable

should emerge from the cover’s end port on the side that

you will be routing the cable to the firewall.

Figure 16

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40. Slip each band clamp over the flange on the ends of
the cover and tighten in place (Figures 16 –
previous page - and 17).

Figure 17

Figure 18

41. Routing the cable. Run the sensor extension cable
along the rear of the axle towards the side of the truck,

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securing with band clamp (139-0011-000). Place split loom
(380-0004-001) over the band clamp where the cable
crosses it. Secure the cable to the band clamp with nylon
ties (145-4552-001; Figure 18, previous page). Use
additional 24” nylon ties (145-0007-000) as required to
secure the cable.
Refer to the Air-Weigh manual for the AW5800 Truck Scale
for complete Installation, Calibration and Operation of your
Air-Weigh On-board scale.

Following sensor installation, do not calibrate

until after the vehicle has been in normal operation
for a week or 800 miles, whichever comes first. This
allows for a break-in period for the sensor. Do not
operate the vehicle with the alignment tool in place.

The heavy calibration must be done using a

maximum vehicle load.

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Deflection Sensor Specifications

Operating Temperature Range:

-40 to 85 Degrees C

Compensated Operating Temperature Range:

-10 to 40 Degrees C

Storage Temperature Range:

-40 to 85 Degrees C

Rated capacity:

*40,000 lbs Full Scale

Input:

5 VDC +/- 10%

Output:

4.5 VDC +/- 5 % @ Rated Capacity

Output range:

** 1.0 to 4.5 VDC +/- 5%

Environmental:

Nickel Plated Steel / IP rating = 65

* Depends on application; maximum deflection is 0.150 inches at
rated capacity.
** No load = 1.0 VDC +/- 10% out. Full / maximum load = 4.5 VDC
+/- 10% out.

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APPENDIX A:

Teromix-6700

Product Description

Teromix-6700 is a polyurethane-based two-component adhesive
which cures at room temperature. Curing can be accelerated by
increasing the temperature (e.g. IR radiator). The product is
supplied in a convenient twin cartridge and is rapid-curing.
Teromix-6700 can be painted with normal commercial car paints.

Application Areas

Teromix-6700 is used in motor vehicle body repair shops for
bonding customizing and body parts.
Examples of possible applications include:
– antiflutter/stiffening (motor hood with strut, roof skin and
framing), wing and wheel housing
– bonding of plastic components such as glass fibre reinforced
duromers (SMC, BMC/ZMC) to each other and to metals
– corrosion protection on hem flange joints.

Technical Data
Component A, Component B

Color: beige, black
Density: approx. 1.4 g/cm3 approx. 1.7 g/cm3
Solids (3 h at 100C): > 98 % > 98 %
Mixing ratio by volume: 100 : 100

Mixture (components A + B)

Color: dark grey
Pot life (100 g, 23C): approx. 10 mins
Tack-free time: approx. 30 mins
Solid to hand pressure: at 23C approx. 2 hrs
at 80C approx. 10 mins
Curing time at 23C: approx. 6 hours (85 % of final strength)
Shore A hardness: approx. 90

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Shear Strength: approx. 23 MPa on
(measured after 2 d at 23C): approx.13 MPa
Cross head speed: 100 mm/minute
Paintability: good
In service temperature range: -40C to 80C
Short exposure (up to1 hour): 140C

Pretreatment of the adhesion surfaces

The parts to be joined must be free from oil, grease, moisture, dirt
and release agents.
One proven method of preparing the bonding faces of plastics is
mechanical roughening of the surface (brushing, abrasive rubbing,
sandblasting). Such mechanical treatment removes adhesion­inhibiting surface layers (e.g. release agents). Metals may either
be primed (e.g. cathodic EC, 2-component epoxy resin primer) or
they should be grinded.

The Teromix system

The Teromix system consists of the Teromix hand gun, the
efficient Teromix-6700 double cartridge and a mixer nozzle
(static mixer). Precise instructions are included with every pack.

Inserting the cartridge

Push the lock on the Teromix hand gun upwards and draw the
piston bar back as far as the stop. Place the Teromix cartridge in
the cartridge guide, unscrew the cap from the cartridge and screw
on the mixer nozzle. Cut the end of the mixer nozzle to produce
the desired size of bead.

Applying Teromix-6700

When the gun lever is operated, the material is forced through the
mixer nozzle and the two components are automatically mixed.
(Do not use the first 2 cm of extruded adhesive bead, for these
might not be perfectly mixed.) Teromix-6700 is applied directly
onto the substrate without the need for any chemical primer. Any
excess material should be removed immediately after application.
The cured adhesive within the mixer will seal the cartridge. A new
mixer nozzle will have to be used if the cartridge is re-used.

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Curing

The bonded joint can be worked mechanically after 2 hours at
room temperature; a waiting period of 15 minutes is sufficient if an
infra-red radiator is used with a temperature of 60C. The infra-
red radiator should be placed at a distance of ca. 30 cm from the
bond. Object temperature 60C.

Cleaning

Fresh, non-cured material (e. g. for cleaning tools, cleaning
contaminations on the substrates etc.) may first be removed dry
and then cleaned off with a suitable solvent (e.g. acetone, ethyl
acetate, Cleaner-A, Cleaner-D). Cured adhesive can only be
removed mechanically.

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1730 Willow Creek Circle • Eugene, Oregon 97402-9152 USA

P.O.Box 24308 • Eugene, Oregon 97402-0437 USA

Telephone [phone] • Order Desk [phone]

Customer Support [phone] • FAX [phone]

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm, Pacific Time

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