Installation & Calibration
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1. of Known lad weight of the vehicle lifting capacity If you make a mistake during the system calibration turn power ON OFF and start all over lf the power to the system is disconnected calibration information set up information will not be lost Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 oo E N7 EO E INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business Calibration Starting Point For All Of The ED2 Series SkidWeigh Systems Lower the empty forks to the ground There should be no hydraulic pressure in lift hydraulic circuit Turn ignition switch to on position electric lift trucks and start the engine on combustion powered lift trucks LED display will show software version briefly on the right side and number 8 will be shown in the Mode digit 1 Calibration of empty forks lifted just above the ground To initiate calibration press the M key use a paper clip and hold it down for approx 5 seconds pones After 5 seconds the Mode display digit will change from number 8 to 0 System is ready for automatic zeroing of the scale function When LED display is showing 0 in Mode digit lift the empty forks or attachment such as longer forks clamp etc just above the ground Note Activate the lift control valve as you would do during the normal lifting operation Do not lift the empty forks slowly Wait few seconds LED displ2. Mode LED display will show number 8 System is ready to weigh product on the forks e Activate the lift control lever and lift the load just above the ground e As soon as the load is lifted digital display will go blank for a moment and the load weight will be shown on the LED display Note To initiate the Weighing Cycle the LED indicator must show Mode 8 If LED display shows any other number lower the forks to the ground Always activate lift control valve lever quickly and lift the load weight just above the ground Do not attempt to lift the load slowly Check weighing accuracy Is within 0 1 to 1 of lift truck maximum lifting capacity e Overload Warning Every time the pre set overload load weight is lifted the LED display will show the load weight value All digits will FLASH Buzzer will be activated as well if the system equipped with audio warning To stop LED display FLASHING and to turn buzzer off lower the overloaded weight to ground Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7
3. gt INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC ED2 SM Series SkidWeigh System Lift Truck On board Check Weighing With Overload Warning ED2 SM Senes SkidWeigh V 7 7 Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 ENF ED FT INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business General Installation Guide This ED2 SM Series SkidWeigh system installation amp calibration guide describes how to install calibrate test and use your on board check weighing unit Following the instructions in this guide will enable you to get your system operating quickly and easily In the event that you require additional assistance please contact customer support via e mail at support skidweigh com or visit www skidweigh com or contact us at the address or contact number below Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville ON Canada L6L OA7 Phone 905 469 0985 Fax 905 825 9494 Safety Always disconnect the vehicle battery while installing SkidWeigh system or any other electronic product Make sure sure that unit pressure transducer and any other associated cables are securely mounted and do not impede any of the vehicle s controls Use care when routing the components cables Route the cables where they will be protected Use commonly accepted install practices for after market industrial vehicle electronic devices The installation of the
4. SkidWeigh systems should only be performed by an acknowledged lift truck dealer technician or end user electro and hydraulic technical installer Here are two acceptable methods of making a wire connections Soldering your connections recommended Crimp connectors with the use of the proper crimping tool Regardless of the method you choose ensure that the connection is mechanically sound and properly insulated Use high quality electrical tape and shrink tubing where necessary This product is connected directly to the vehicle s ignition switch 12 to 55 V DC There is no on off switch on the unit Electro Magnetic Compatibility CE conformity to EC directive 89 336 EMC by application of harmonized standards Interference stability EN 61000 6 2 and EN 61326 1 interference emit EN 61000 6 3 EN 61326 1 for the pressure transducer ED2 SkidWeigh Series Our policy is one of continuous improvement and the information in this document is subject to change without notice Check that software version displayed on LED is the one applicable for your application Overview of components The standard ED2 SM SkidWeigh check weighing system consist of two main components Digital indicator with wiring harness mounting bracket and anti vibration mount Hydraulic pressure transducer with 3 wires cable Installation amp Calibration manual and operator usage instruction Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakvil
5. ay will go blank and will show Mode digit 1 and default 0 value in furthest right digit display The 0 value in furthest right digit might be some other number if calibration done previously with different load weight Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 ENF LS TO INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business Automatic zeroing is done 2 Calibration of loaded forks lifted just above the ground At this point drive your vehicle into the skid load with known weight and lower the loaded forks to the ground In this example the known load weight is 4000 kg Start entering a known load weight into digital indicator by using arrow up button increments from O to 9 with wrap around function Start with least significant digit of your known load weight Use the M button to increment to next digit on the LED display First least Second least Third least Forth least Must enter 0 significant digit 0 significant digit 0 significant digit 0 significant digit 4 Repeat this procedure until the Mode digit display is showing number 4 Caution In our example a known load weight value of 4000 kg consist only of four digits Make sure that the 5th digit has 0 value entered into the calibration system 504000 Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville On
6. cted electrical power and pressure transducer cable you can quickly check the system operation Lower the forks to the ground Turn On ignition switch Digital LED display will be activated showing software version and serial number Number 8 will be shown on LED display above the Mode sign Go ahead and lift the forks and engaged second mast to increase pressure in lifting cylinder Number 8 will go off and some load weight will be shown on LED display If the above test is valid than the system electrical connections are done right The next procedure will be to calibrate the SkidWeigh weighing function Lift truck equipped with hydraulic accumulator If the standard SkidWeigh system is installed on the lift trucks equipped with hydraulic accumulators please contact us to provide you with different digital indicator having specific software algorithm to obtain load weight accuracy within 0 1 to 1 of vehicle maximum lifting capacity Weighing function calibration procedure The ED2 SM Series SkidWeigh calibration is automatic and is done by lifting empty and loaded forks or any other attachment such as paper clamp just above the ground MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A KNOWN LOAD WEIGHT AND KEEP IT NEARBY TO COMPLETE THE CALIBRATION For the best results use at least minimum calibration load test weight of 30 to 50 of maximum lifting capacity of the lift truck Use customer floor scale or find a known skid load weight wi
7. ilting the mast forward The chain s should be slack 2 Lift the forks and position them on the top of a supporting fixture Start lowering the lifting cylinder into its lowest position Be sure that chain s are slack Make sure that that installed pressure transducer will not touch any moving parts or assembly of the vehicle while in normal operation Pressure transducer has 1 4 18 NPT male thread Use thread seal to ensure tight fit Selecting the mounting location for digital indicator Use the mounting bracket with the anti vibration mount and fasten digital indicator on the vehicle dashboard or side railing preferably on the right hand side There are many examples of mounting locations that will depend on the vehicle model However additional mounting items such as a flat brackets may be needed to help secure the unit to upper right corner of the guard or side railing Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 T E N CECD E INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business Choose the correct location and make sure that Indicator is visible and within reach of the operator Location so that operator does not hit a head Compact size All of the SkidWeigh systems are compact size housing dimension of only 120 x 80 x 55 mm Electrical Connections All SkidWeigh systems operate from 12 to 55 V DC Digital indicator with seven wires si
8. le Ontario Canada L6L OA7 oe EN EO E INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business Operational principal The ED2 SM Series SkidWeigh system operational principal is based on the hydraulic pressure transducer mounted in the vehicle lifting hydraulic circuit that will automatically activate the weighing cycle specific algorithm every time a skid load is lifted just above the ground The increase in pressure is converted in an electronic signal at the sample rate of 16000 readings which is converted into a load weight reading Pressure transducer installation The pressure transducer must be installed in the lifting hydraulic line between the lift control valve and lift cylinder s Mount a T piece in lifting hydraulic line In some cases you can install the pressure transducer in the flow divider drilling and tapping for 1 4 18 NPT male in spare plug if only single or double mast configuration or in the body of the flow divider Also you can drill and tap on any larger elbow that might be available in the hydraulic lifting circuit found in vehicles with larger hoses to accommodate larger vehicle lifting capacities Pressure transducer installation precautions Before installation of the pressure transducer the hydraulic lift circuit must be pressure free There are two ways to do that 1 Place the forks on the ground in their lowest position and make the hydraulic system pressure free by t
9. ngle cable Orange Wire Ignition switch On position Brown Wire Battery negative Red Wire connect to RED wire of the pressure transducer cable Black Wire connect to BLACK wire of the pressure transducer cable White Wire connect to WHITE wire of the pressure transducer cable Pressure transducer cable Pressure transducer cable must be connected to the digital indicator seven wires single cable White Wire signal 0 to 2 5 V Black Wire signal negative Red Wire power supply to pressure transducer 11 V DC Electrical power short circuit protection All of the SkidWeigh systems are internally short circuit protected with resettable fuse There is no need to install external inline fuse in orange wire connected to the ignition switch Automotive 60 V load dump protection Reversal power supply protection Note Any external devices connected to the SkidWeigh system such as non standard onboard printer might require external fuse Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 T E N CD E INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business Quick test to determine if electrical connections are done right Note SkidWeigh weighing calibration function is not done yet at this stage This procedure is only to test if electrical connections of the system installation into the vehicle is done properly After you have conne
10. tario Canada L6L OA7 ENF LS TO INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business With forks on the ground press M button to advance to Mode 6 and lift loaded forks just above the ground Overload Warning Input Value Procedure ED2 SM In order to input the overload value into the system you must lower the loaded forks to the ground The Mode number 8 will automatically advance to the Mode 7 Using the M and Up Arrow keys enter the overload weight value for your application The Mode 7 digit remains throughout this operation On the last shift utilizing M key the Mode 7 digit will turn off The overload weight value will be successfully stored in the system memory e Note f the overload input value is as of the example 4850 having only 4 digits make sure that Sth digit is O Digit 5 Digit 4 Digit 3 Digit 2 Digit 1 7 0j 4 8 5i 0 ED2 Series SkidWeigh Systems Weight Calibration And Overload Warning Function Is Done Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 ENF LS FT INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business User s Manual Lift truck operator copy Standard Weighing Procedure Ai D2 SM Series SkidWeigh amp FreightWeigh systems e Insert the forks into the pallet load Lower the forks to the ground With no hydraulic pressure in lifting line the
11. thin the operational facility Integrated Visual Data Technology Inc 3439 Whilabout Terrace Oakville Ontario Canada L6L OA7 ENF EDT INTEGRATED VISUAL DATA TECHNOLOGY INC Solutions that lift your business Important If you want the system to show load weight in pounds use the known load weight in pounds and enter that value accordingly The same would apply if you want the system to show load weight in kilograms Use the known load weight in kilograms and enter that value into the system accordingly Digital Indicator Calibration and two keys description Upper right button M is used to enter calibration mode and to shift left to the next digit Lower right button Arrow Up is used to enter numerical increments from 1 9 wrap around Both buttons are used during the system calibration Buttons can be accessed through two small holes on the cover Use paper clip to activate buttons Do not push buttons too hard Left most significant digit represents Mode of operation Other five digits represent the load weight readout Mode LED Digit Five Digits Load Weight Display Digit 5 Digit 4 Digit 3 Digit 2 Digit 1 Note Every time the power is applied the software version will be shown momentarily for a brief moment When forks are lowered to ground LED display will show Mode 8 This is a starting point to take load weights For best results during weight calibration use at least 30 to 50
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