Any-Weigh™ FLOOR SCALES OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
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1. 20 FIG 16 OUTSIDE VIEW 20 FIG 17 ALL FOUR FEET INSTALLED 21 FIG 18 SUMMING CARD 21 FIG 19 CORD GRIP 23 FIG 20 REMOVING LOAD SENSOR BOLTS AND FEET 24 FIG 21 FOUNDATION FOR THE PIT FRAME 26 FIG 22 PIT FRAME DIMENSIONS 26 FIG 23 DRAIN INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 28 FIG 24 EXCAVATED PIT AND SUPPORT FOR THE PIT FRAME 28 FIG 25 RAMP WITH RETAINER PLATES 30 FIG 26 INSTALLING ANCHORS FOR RAMP 30 FIG 27 BOLT DOWN PLATES INSTALLATION 32 FIG 28 BUMPER GUARD GAP REQUIREMENT 33 FIG 29 BUMPER GUARD INSTALLATION 34 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales II SPECIFICATIONS Platform Material Platform Height Rated Output Excitation WARNING Total Error Maximum Overload Endloading Temperature Range Temperature Effect Cable Length NOTE Materials of Construction Steel Any Weigh Series Floor Scales 0 25 inch 3 0 inches 275 2 0mV V 0 1 Recommended 5 Volts DC Maximum 5 Volts DC FOR SCALES FITTED WITH AN INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN SUMMING CARD DO NOT EXCEED 5 VDC EXCITATION DOING SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE DO NOT USE WITH THESE INSTRUMENTS HI 2160 HI 1771 OR ANY INSTRUMENT WITH AN EXCI TATION2. See Fig 17 20 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 17 ALL FOUR FEET INSTALLED INSTALLING A LOAD Step 1 Shut all power off to the floor scale SENSOR Step 2 To gain access to the Summing Card fol low the instructions above You do not have to remove the summing card or the bottom of the Junction box to install a new load sensor See Fig 18 FIG 18 SUMMING CARD 21 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales 22 Load Sensor Connector Load Sensor 1 TB1 Load Sensor 2 TB2 Load Sensor 3 TB3 Load Sensor 4 TB4 To Instrument TB5 Table 3 Summing Card Load Sensor Connectors Step 3 Use a small slotted head screw driver and disconnect the Load Sensor cable It is a good idea to mark the wires if the wire markers have been removed Color code wires are as follows e Excitation Red e Signal Green e Signal White e Excitation Black e C2 Grey e C2 Violet Step 4 Loosen the cord grip nut for the load sen sor cable you want to remove See Fig 19 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 FIG 19 CORD GRIP From the load sensor pull the cable out of the junction box and through the channel until all the cable has been removed Use the closed eye bolts and chain cable or nylon strapping to lift the floor scale high enough to remove the load sensor or turn the scale completel
3. Fig 21 25 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales 3 4375 87 3mm A ae ae Ta eee A A 11 279 4mm Bra A af a 2 FIG 21 FOUNDATION FOR THE PIT FRAME Step 2 Mark out the position of the hole to be made The hole MUST be a minimum of 12 larger than the pit frame on all sides See Fig 22 FIG 22 PIT FRAME DIMENSIONS 26 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Model Number Platform Size Platform Size CM Material Feet HI APF3310 3 3x3 91cm x 91cm Stainless Steel HI APF4410 3 4x4 122cm x 122cm Stainless Steel HI APF4510 3 4x5 122cm x 152cm Stainless Steel HI APF4610 3 4x6 122cm x 183cm Stainless Steel HI APF5510 3 5x5 152cm x 152cm Stainless Steel HI APF5710 3 5x7 152cm x 213cm Stainless Steel HI APF6810 3 6x8 183cm x 244cm Stainless Steel Table 5 Pit Frame Stainless Steel Model Numbers and Dimensions Platform Size Model Number Feet Platform Size CM Material HI APF3310 1 FXI 91cm x 91cm Mild Steel HI APF4410 1 4x4 122cm x 122cm Mild Steel HI APF4510 1 4x5 122cm x 152cm Mild Steel HI APF4610 1 4x6 122cm x 183cm Mild Steel HI APF5510 1 5x5 152cm x 152cm Mild Steel HI APF5710 1 5x7 152cm x 213cm Mild Steel HI APF6810 1 6x8 183cm x 244cm Mild Steel Table 6 Pit Frame Mild Steel Model Num
4. Hammer Drill 1 30 Hardy Floor Scales 1 2 Hardy Instruments AnyWeigh Series Floor Scales 1 2 Hardy Instruments Service Center 1 6 Hardy Weight or Rate Controller Manuals 1 11 Hostile Applications 1 29 I Increase the Height 1 9 Inner Holes 1 31 Installing A Load Sensor 1 21 Installing the Leveling Feet 1 18 Instrument Indicator 1 17 Instrumentation Interface Cable Color Codes 1 37 Integrated Technician Option 1 5 Index L Level Readings 1 9 Leveling Feet 1 5 Load Forces 1 3 Load Sensor Bolts 1 24 Load Sensors 1 5 Loops 1 28 M Material Substitution 1 12 Maximum Overload 1 1 Mild Steel Deck Painted 1 13 Mild Steel Ramp 1 29 Model Code Breakdown 1 13 N Natural Rubber 1 2 NEMA 4X 1 2 NEMA Rating 1 2 Non Hostile Applications 1 28 Non Level Floor 1 2 Non Scale Traffic 1 33 Nylon Strap 1 3 Nylon Strapping 1 23 O Optional Bolt Down Plates 1 10 Optional Bolt down Plates 1 31 Optional Bumper Guards 1 33 Optional Pit Frames 1 25 P Paint 1 2 Phillips Screwdriver 1 15 Pit Coping 1 28 Pit Drainage 1 27 Pit Floor 1 28 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Pit Mounting Surface 1 2 Platform Height 1 1 Platform Material 1 1 Position 1 1 12 Position 2 1 12 Position 3 1 12 Position 4 1 12 Pre Calibration Procedures 1 10 Precautions 1 6 Proper Drainage 1 6 R Rated Lifting Capacity 1 3 Repeatable Weighments 1 3 Requirements 1 11 S Safety Precautions 1 4 Scale Platform
5. the Floor Scales are shipped FO B factory such damage is normally the responsi bility of the carrier and should be reported to them Step 1 Remove the banding straps and any ship ping restraints DO NOT USE HOOKS OR UNCLOSED EYE BOLTS OR ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE SCALE MANUALLY FAILURE TO USE THE PROPER LIFTING TOOLS OR LIFTING METHODS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Step 2 Screw 2 closed eyebolts into the threaded holes on the top plate of the scale See Fig 1 e Mild Steel 1 2 13 x 1 5 Hardy Model Number HI EB2250 1 Step 3 Attach a chain cable or nylon strap to the eyebolts Step 4 Use a forklift or crane with rated lifting capacity that is equal to or greater than the total weight of the platform scale to lift the scale high enough to remove from the Any Weigh Series Floor Scales crate bottom See Tables 2 amp 3 for ship ping weights Step5 Be sure to use all safety precautions when lifting the platform so that it does not fall on equipment or personnel It is highly recommended that blocks be placed under the platform before working near the plat form scale Closed Eye Bolts for Lifting the_ Platform Se le FIG 1 INSTALLING THE CLOSED EYE BOLTS INTO THE TOP PLATE COMPONENT 1 Steel Plate Platform The platform material is DESCRIPTIONS either low carbon steel plate or 304 stainless steel plate The low carbon steel platform cover is made from a single piece o
6. 0 4536 4x4 122 x 122 405 184 HI AFSU4505 43T HI AFSU4505 43S 5000 2268 4x4 122 x 152 500 227 HI AFSU4510 43T HI AFSU4510 43S 10000 4536 4x5 122 x 152 500 227 HI AFSU4605 43T HI AFSU4605 43S 5000 2268 x6 122 x 183 600 272 14 Table 2 Stainless Steel Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Tread Plate P i Smooth Stainless Ship Saneas Steel Steel Deck CAPACITY Overall Size Wght eck MODEL MODEL LBS KGS Feet cM LeS KGS HI AFSU4610 43T HI AFSU4610 43T 10000 4536 4x6 122x183 600 272 HI AFSU5505 43T HI AFSU5505 43T 5000 2268 5x5 152x152 650 295 HI AFSU5510 43T HI AFSU5510 43T 10000 4536 5x5 152x152 650 295 HI AFSU5705 43T HI AFSU5705 43T 5000 2268 5x7 152x213 900 408 HI AFSU5705 43T HI AFSU5705 43S 10000 4536 5 x7 152x213 900 408 HI AFSU6810 43T HI AFSU6810 43S 10000 4536 6x8 183x244 1150 522 REMOVING SUMMING BOX COVER Table 2 Stainless Steel Step 1 Use a phillips screwdriver and remove the two flat head machine screws that fasten the summing box cover to the floor scale fra me See Fig 11 15 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 11 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX COVER Step 2 Gently pull the frame cover out of the enclosure You now have access to the summing junction box C2 Certified Cable as shipped Step 3 Using a phillips head screwdriver remove all the screws that fa
7. 1 25 Scale Verification 1 12 Site Preparation 1 5 Skid Resistant 1 29 Slotted Head Screw Driver 1 22 Socket Wrench 1 23 Soft Wire 1 28 Soil Bearing Pressure 1 25 Spirit Level 1 8 Stainless Steel Ramps 1 29 Steel 1 1 Steel Plate Platform 1 4 Summing Card 1 21 Summing Junction Card Assembly 1 4 T Temperature Effect 1 1 Temperature Range 1 1 Test Criteria 1 2 Index Test Weight Calibration 1 11 Test Weight Calibration Hard Cal 1 11 Torque Wrench 1 24 Total Error 1 1 Troubleshooting 1 36 U Unpacking 1 3 W Welding 1 6 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales
8. 5 111 13 HI AFSU6810 4XT HI ABGO8 3 Stainless Steel HI AFSU6810 4XS Table 8 BUMPER GUARD MODEL NUMBERS AND COMPATIBILITY CHART 35 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales NOTE TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause 1 Cause 2 Cause 3 Remedies Problem Cause 1 Remedy 1 Cause 2 36 To purchase optional equipment for the AnyWeigh Floor Scales contact your local Hardy Representa tive or Hardy Instruments Service Center 1 Check all cables to be sure that they have no cracks cuts or crimps Check for broken cables 2 Check for loose fitting connections 3 Look for the presence of moisture at all connec tions and under or near the summing junction box cover 4 Look for structural changes in the platform scale and supporting structures 5 Periodically check to see if the platform is level Scale does not respond when a weight is placed on the platform Packing material or debris wedged or built up under neath the platform Platform scale is not wired correctly to the weigh instrument Weigh Process Controller Malfunction e Carefully lift the platform high enough to safely remove the built up debris e Check for loose connections or broken wires e Check the wiring color code to be sure that the wires are routed correctly If they are not wired correctly change the wiring until it is correct e Check the Weighing Instrument Manual for trouble shootin
9. Any Weigh FLOOR SCALES OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTRUMENTS 9440 Carroll Park Drive Suite 150 San Diego CA 92121 San Diego CA 92123 1825 Phone 858 278 2900 FAX 858 278 6700 Web Site http www hardyinst com Hardy Instruments Document Number 0596 0280 01 Rev D Copyright October 2003 Hardy Instruments Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S A 941028 Local Field Service Hardy has over 200 field technicians in the U S and more positioned throughout the world to assist you in your support needs We also have fac tory engineers who will travel to your facility anywhere in the world to help you solve challenging applications We re ready to support you with Installation and start up Routine maintenance and certification Plant audits and performance measurement Emergency troubleshooting and repair To request Emergency Service and Troubleshooting Start up Installation Calibration Verification or to discuss a Maintenance Agreement please call 800 821 5831 Ext 1757 or Emergency Service after hours Standard Hours 6 00 AM to 6 00 PM Pacific Standard Time and weekends Ext 1111 Outside the U S Hardy Instruments has built a network of support throughout the globe For specific field service options available in your area please contact your local sales agent or our U S factory at 1 858 292 2710 Ext 1757 CAUTION UNPACK WITH CARE WHEN UNPACKING DO NOT DISCARD THE PACK
10. ETAINER PLATES Step 3 Drill the two 2 outer holes using a ham mer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Step 4 Insert the anchor bolts with the nut and washer already ON See Fig 26 FIG 26 INSTALLING ANCHORS FOR RAMP 30 OPTIONAL BOLT DOWN PLATES Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Tap the anchor bolt into the hole then tighten the nuts securely Lift the Platform out and away form the bolt down plate Drill the two 2 inner holes using a ham mer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Insert the anchor bolts with the nut and washer already ON Tap the anchor bolts into the hole then tighten the nuts securely Note the following If two ramps are installed NO other bolt down plates are needed If one ramp is installed then a set of two bolt down plates are needed Only two ramps total may be installed on opposite sides of a scale platform Bolt down plates are used to keep the scale from slid ing or moving when loads are applied The plates are bolted via anchors at each of the scales feet See Fig 27 Model Numbers Kit Stainless Mild Steel 4 Plates HI ABDP1 3 HI ABDP1 1 8 Bolts 2 Plates HI ABDP2 3 HI ABDP2 1 4 Bolts Table 7 Bolt Down Plates and Anchor Bolts 31 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 27 BOLT DOWN PLA
11. I AFSU4505 41S 5000 2268 4x5 122x152 500 227 HI AFSU4510 41T HI AFSU4510 41S 10000 4536 4x5 122x152 500 227 HI AFSU4605 41T HI AFSU4605 41S 5000 2268 4x6 122x183 600 272 HI AFSU4610 41T HI AFSU4610 41T 10000 4536 4x6 122x183 600 272 HI AFSU5505 41T HI AFSU5505 41T 5000 2268 5x5 152x152 650 295 HI AFSU5510 41T HI AFSU5510 41T 10000 4536 5x5 152x152 650 295 Table 1 Mild Steel Painted 13 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Tread Plate Deck Smooth Plate Deck 4 Ship Painted Painted CAPACITY Overall Size Wght MODEL MODEL LBS KGS Feet cM ae KGS HI AFSU5705 41T HI AFSU5705 41T 5000 2268 5x7 152 x 213 900 408 HI AFSU5710 41T HI AFSU5710 41S 10000 4536 5x7 152 x 213 900 408 HI AFSU6810 41T HI AFSU6810 41S 10000 4536 6x8 183 x 244 1150 522 Table 1 Mild Steel Painted Stainless Steel Deck 304 SS Tread Plate A i Smooth Stainless gt Ship dieta Steel Steel Deck CAPACITY Overall Size Wght eck MODEL MODEL LBS KGS Feet cm LBS KGS HI AFSU303001 43T HI AFSU303001 43S 1000 454 30 x 30 76x76 200 91 HI AFSU3301 43T HI AFSU3301 43S 1000 454 3x3 91 x 91 250 113 HI AFSU3302 43T HI AFSU3302 43S 2500 1134 3x3 91 x 91 250 113 HI AFSU4402 43T HI AFSU4402 43S 2500 1134 4x4 122 x 122 405 184 HI AFSU4405 43T HI AFSU4405 43S 5000 2268 4x4 122 x 122 405 184 HI AFSU4410 43T HI AFSU4410 43S 1000
12. ING CASE OR ANY PACKING MATERIAL UNTIL THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKING CASE ARE INSPECTED AND CAREFULLY COMPARED WITH THE SHIPPING DOCUMENTS IF ANYTHING IS UNSATISFACTORY PLEASE NOTIFY HARDY INSTRU MENTS IMMEDIATELY BY CALLING FAXING OR E MAILING TO Hardy Service Center HARDY INSTRUMENTS INC 9440 Carroll Park Drive Suite 150 San Diego CA 92121 Phone 800 821 5831 858 278 2900 FAX 858 278 6700 E mail disupport hardyinst com Web Address www hardyinst com TO RETURN DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED PRODUCT S CALL HARDY TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A HARDY SERVICE TICKET NUMBER HST YOUR COMPANY NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER OF THE UNIT AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE READY WHEN CALLING FOR ALL NON WAR RANTY REPAIRS A PURCHASE ORDER OR CREDIT CARD IS ALSO REQUIRED IN CASE OF DAMAGE DUE TO SHIPPING NOTIFY THE DELIVERING CARRIER IMMEDIATELY FOR AN INSPECTION Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 25 es see eee eee ees i Table of Illustrations l SPECIFICATIONS 22222222 1 Platform Matertal s 522 0 E A AA AA Re 1 Platform Height 5 81 ARANA 1 Rated Ouiputs D E Senta aie eee ene 1 EXCITA IO We e RS E cae eee tar et eye net ere 1 DOLQUEROR e 5 eset a Stee E as Re eee me See 1 Maximum Overload bete ye etree ee ee 1 Endigading 2 00 Prete Ses ai acts Ae on hee ies eek tas 1 Temperature Range Sy ere o
13. PTIONAL PIT FRAMES 25 About Pit Frames poa Sosa oneal ps A Som isk 25 OPTIONAL ACCESS RAMPS 29 Access Ramp Installation 29 OPTIONAL BOLT DOWN PLATES 31 Bolt Down Plates Installation 32 OPTIONAL BUMPER GUARDS 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 INSTRUMENTATION INTERFACE CABLE COLOR CODES 37 ii Table of Illustrations Table of Illustrations TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS l FIG 1 INSTALLING THE CLOSED EYEBOLTS INTO THE TOP PLATEA i pe 0155 E sete eat e E aE 4 FIG 2 SUMMING JUNCTION CARD 5 FIG 3 DIRECTION WHEN DRIVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF THE SCALE 7 FIG 4 MAXIMUM HEIGHT 7 FIG 5 gt SPIRIT LEVEL 2 c2 3 20 2 Se oo Sos 8 FIG 6 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE 8 FIG 7 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL CORNER TO CORNER 9 FIG 8 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL DIAGONALLY 9 FIG 9 ADJUSTING THE FEET FOR LEVEL 10 FIG 10 SCALE VERIFICATION POSITION 3 12 FIG 11 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX COVER 16 FIG 12 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX LID 17 FIG 13 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX LID 18 FIG 14 INSERTING THE LEVELING FOOT INTO THE LOAD SENSOR 19 FIG 15 INSIDE VIEW
14. TES INSTALLA TION NOTE The platform has been removed for clarity purposes Bolt Down Plates Step 1 Place the Platform Scale in position Installation Step 2 Place the bolt down plate under the foot plate edge should extend out from under the scale Step 3 Drill two 2 holes using a hammer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Insert anchor bolts with the nut and washer already attached Step 4 Tap the anchor bolts into the hole then tighten the nuts securely Step 5 Repeat this process for each plate used in your installation 32 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales NOTE If ramps are NOT installed and bolt down plates are needed then a set of four 4 bolt down plates are required OPTIONAL BUMPER Bumper guards are designed to help protect the plat GUARDS form from direct hits from forklift traffic The guards are slightly higher than the scale and will help deflect the forks Step 1 Place the bumper guard so it will protect the platform from non scale traffic and not touch or interfere with the platform s movement See Figs 28 amp 29 FIG 28 BUMPER GUARD GAP REQUIRE MENT 33 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 29 BUMPER GUARD INSTALLATION Step 2 Drill the holes using a hammer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Step 3 Insert the anchor bolts with the nut and washer already installed Step 4 Tap the anc
15. VOLTAGE ABOVE 5 VDC 0 03 of FS Output 150 of the Rated Scale Capacity 100 of the Rated Scale Capacity e Safe 40 to 80 Degrees C 40 to 176 F e Compensated 10 to 40 Degrees C 14 to 104 Degrees F e On Output 0 0011 of load Deg C e On Zero 0 0011 of FSO Deg C 20 feet C2 Cable To purchase C2 Cable contact our local Hardy Instru ments Representative or Hardy Instruments Service Center e Mild Steel Type A36 carbon plate steel slip resistance tread or smooth surface Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Paint Foot Elastomer Grade Level Accessories Anchor Bolt Holds Approvals NEMA Rating Test Criteria GENERAL INFORMATION e Stainless Steel Type 304 plate steel slip resistance tread or smooth surface 100 Acrylic Emulsion mild steel floor scale models only Stainless Steel scales are not painted e Natural Rubber Standard In operation the scale must be firmly and adequately supported at all four corners to accommodate the maximum load in your application The scale must be installed to within 3 of level Ramps Pit Frames Bumper Guards Lifting Eyebolts Bolt Down Plates 1 2 inch bolts 9 16 5625 hole 3 75 inches deep 5 8 inch bolts 5 8 6250 hole 4 0 inches deep NTEP Class III Number 04 087 Summing Junction Box Enclosure NEMA 4X Stain less Steel Must exclude at least 65 GPM of wate from 1 inch nozzle deli
16. able and store it in the chan nel DO NOT CUT THE CABLE TO MAKE IT FIT BETTER If you cut the cable you will not get correct readings from the load sensors Step 16 Reconnect the cable wires according to the color code in Step 3 to the correct load sensor connector The pit frame optional accessory is a one piece welded unit with no additional welding required There are 3 different type frames with many sizes for each type This accessory is designed for in floor or flush applications In general a hole is cut in the con crete the pit frame accessory is installed in the hole then concrete is poured around and under the frame Once cured the scale platform is set into the frame and installation can be completed Standard duty frames are available in mild steel or stainless steel for all the floor scale sizes The con crete work and frame setting is usually done by a con tractor with a scale technician completing the project by setting and installing the scale e A soil bearing pressure of at least 1 000 Ibs per square foot is required The corner pier should be designed to support at least two thirds of the total capacity of the scale e A 3 4 diameter conduit for the scale inter face cable is recommended The pit frame is arranged with a 1 1 8 diameter hole for a cable exit Locate the conduit to match the hole location Step 1 Place the pit frame in the approximate position it will occupy on the floor See
17. bers and Dimensions Step 3 Should pit drainage be required slope the pit floor to an installed drain while main taining a level area at each corner See Fig 23 27 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales 4 101 6mm 11 279 4mm FIG 23 DRAIN INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Step 4 The hole will have to be deep enough to accommodate the pit coping plus the thickness of the pit floor See Fig 24 Frame Assembly FIG 24 EXCAVATED PIT AND SUPPORT FOR THE PIT FRAME Step 5 Set the frame in the hole supported at about the correct height Step 6 Set two 2 x 4 s on edge longer than the width of the hole across the opening See Fig 7 Step 7 Use soft wire and make 2 loops by twist ing wire around each 2 x 4 and the frame Step 8 With the frame supported by the wire and 2 x 4 s use a spirit level to set the frame flush with the surrounding floor level the frame to within 1 8 corner to corner side to side and diagonally and at the correct height by twisting or untwisting the wires See Fig 7 Step 9 Concrete specifications e At least 6 thickness of concrete is required for pit floor in Non Hostile applications 28 OPTIONAL ACCESS RAMPS Access Ramp Installation Any Weigh Series Floor Scales At least an 11 concrete floor with a mini mum of 3 bottom slope is required if drain a
18. f 1 4 A36 carbon steel floor plate skid resistant or smooth steel plate The steel platforms are primed and coated with a tough weather resistant paint See Paint Specifications The 304 stainless steel platform 1s made from a single piece of 1 4 diamond tread Conforms to ASTM A793 85 floor plate skid resistant or smooth stainless steel plate with a bead blast finish 2 Summing Junction Card Assembly Accessed by unfastening the face plate on the center side of the platform See Fig 2 The summing junction card routes the excitation voltage to each of the four load sensors and sums the weight signal SITE PREPARATION Any Weigh Series Floor Scales back from them The C2 second generation electronic calibration is included with your scale FIG 2 SUMMING JUNCTION CARD Load Sensors The AnyWeigh series scales use four 4 steel Advantage like load sensors with hermetic seals The output of each sensor is 2mV V with 5 Volts DC excitation For more specifica tions see the electrical specification section of this manual INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN Option If IT summing card is installed A built in sys tem diagnostics utility continuously monitors the weighing system for possible malfunctions This capability also allows the operator to rapidly troubleshoot a weighing system from the control ler or indicator Leveling Feet Each AnyWeigh series scale comes with four 4 304 stainless steel adjustable leve
19. g instructions Scale indication is not linear Packing material or debris wedged or built up under neath the platform e Carefully lift the platform high enough to safely remove the built up debris e Check for loose connections or broken wires Weight Instrument or floor scale is not calibrated Remedy 2 Problem Cause 1 Remedy 1 Cause 2 Remedy 2 Cause 3 Remedy 3 Cause 4 Remedy 4 WARNING INSTRUMENTATION INTERFACE CABLE COLOR CODES Any Weigh Series Floor Scales e Re calibrate either the weight instrument or the floor scale or both e Check for corrosion on the electrical connec tions The scale reading drifts or is erratic Corrosion or moisture in the electrical connections e Check to see that the summing junction box is tightly fastened e Check to see that the gaskets and seals are not cracked or damaged e Remove the wires and clean any corrosion from the connectors and exposed wire e For high humidity areas place a desiccant packet in the summing junction card enclo sure High voltage wires close to the load sensor cable Move the high voltage wires away from the load sen sor cable Instrument or floor scale improperly grounded i e one or both not to connected to earth ground Make sure that the weigh instrument and the floor scale platform cover are both connected to earth ground High static electricity present Install a ground strap fro
20. ge is required for hostile applications A 4 drain is highly recommended Make sure the conduit for the scale cable is in place and secured into the frame opening Pour the concrete around and under the frame ensuring a smooth and level finish It is recommended that f 3500 psi and 3 to 4 slump concrete be used If a drain is required form the pit to place a slope in the pit floor to the drain See Fig 23 Cure to a minimum of 2000 psi before pull ing the interface cable through the conduit Step 10 Pull the interface cable through the con duit Optional access ramps are available in low carbon steel or stainless steel The low carbon ramps are con structed of Skid Resistant tread A36 low carbon steel floor plate The Stainless Steel ramps are con structed of 304 Stainless Steel diamond tread floor plate All ramps are thirty inches 30 76 2 centime ters long in the direction of travel and provide a 5 degree incline Step 1 Step 2 Determine which side of the floor scale you want the access ramp to be placed Consider the location of the summing junction box access plate It cannot be cov ered by the access ramp See Fig 26 Each mild steel ramp accessory comes with two integral bolt down plates and four anchors Place the ramp in position then lift and set the platform feet into the bolt down plate holes See Fig 25 29 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 25 RAMP WITH R
21. her up or down indicated by the level readings See Fig 9 e To increase the height rotate the foot counter clockwise e To decrease the height rotate the foot clock wise Any Weigh Series Floor Scales CALIBRATION 10 Pre Calibration Procedures Foot FIG 9 ADJUSTING THE FEET FOR LEVEL Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 1 Step 2 Place a spirit level on the platform surface again to check the adjustment for level Keep adjusting the legs until the platform is level and all four leveling feet are firmly on the floor surface Check the distance from the top of the platform to the floor surface at each cor ner All the measurements should be within 3 of each other and the platform should be level If the installation requires bolt down plates to keep the floor scale in place go to the Optional Bolt Down Plates Section for instructions Open the Junction box cover See Fig 11 for Instructions Thread the C2 Certified cable through the grommet on the side of the scale that houses the junction box NOTE C2 Second Generation Calibration Test Weight Calibration Hard Cal Requirements Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Step 3 Connect the C2 Certified Summing Card Interface Cable to the weight instrument Color code wires as follows e Excitation Red e Sense Blue e Signal Green e Signal White e Sense Brown e Excitation Black C2 Grey e C2 Vio
22. hor bolts into the hole then tighten the nuts securely Shipping Use on Scale Bumper Guard Material Length Wght Model Model Ft cm Ibs Kg HI ABGO3 1 Mild Steel 3 91 100 45 36 HI AFSU3301 4XT HI ABG03 3 Stainless Steel HI AFSU3302 4XT HI AFSU3301 4XS HI AFSU3302 4XS Table 8 BUMPER GUARD MODEL NUMBERS AND COMPATIBILITY CHART 34 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Shipping Use on Scale Bumper Guard Material Length Wght Model Model Ft cm Ibs Kg HI ABG04 1 Mild Steel 4 122 125 56 70 HI AFSU4402 4XT HI ABGO4 3 Stainless Steel HI AFSU4405 4XT HI AFSU4410 4XT HI AFSU4505 4XT HI AFSU4510 4XT HI AFSU4605 4XT HI AFSU4610 4XT HI AFSU4402 4XS HI AFSU4405 4XS HI AFSU4410 4XS HI AFSU4505 4XS HI AFSU4510 4XS HI AFSU4605 4XS HI AFSU4610 4XS HI ABGO5 1 Mild Steel 5 152 150 81 65 HI AFSU4505 4XT HI ABGO5 3 Stainless Steel HI AFSU4510 4XT HI AFSU5505 4XT HI AFSU5510 4XT HI AFSU5510 4XT HI AFSU5705 4XT HI AFSU5710 4XT HI AFSU4505 4XS HI AFSU4510 4XS HI AFSU5505 4XS HI AFSU5510 4XS HI AFSU5705 4XS HI AFSU5710 4XS HI ABGO6 1 Mild Steel 6 183 135 61 24 HI AFSU4605 4XT HI ABG06 3 Stainless Steel HI AFSU4610 4XT HI AFSU6810 4XT HI AFSU4605 4XS HI AFSU4610 4XS HI AFSU6810 4XS HI ABGO7 1 Mild Steel 7 213 190 86 18 HI AFSU5705 4XT HI ABGO7 3 Stainless Steel HI AFSU5710 4XT HI AFSU5705 4XS HI AFSU5710 4XS HI ABGO8 1 Mild Steel 8 244 24
23. let Step 4 Use the weight instrument indicator man ual for calibration instructions To purchase c2 certified cable contact your local Hardy Representative or the Hardy Instruments Ser vice Center Definition C2 electronically calibrates a scale sys tem without the need for test weights This feature is in all Hardy weight or rate controllers and in the Allen Bradley weight modules Step 1 Refer to the Hardy weight or rate control ler manuals or the Allen Bradley module manual for instructions e Test weight calibration requires the use of certified class F test weights equal to a mini mum of 80 of the rated scale capacity e Three weights between 10 and 100 of the scale capacity should be used to check the mid range e Several low capacity weights equivalent to one or two instrument divisions are required to check the systems sensitivity 11 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Material Substitution SCALE VERIFICATION 12 Step 1 Step 2 E Position 2 ee 4 A Sa AZ Se A x be A When certified test weights are not available you can use an accurately weighed material instead The material must be weighed on a second ary calibrated scale and delivered to the site of the primary floor scale for calibration The secondary calibrated scale should be of the same accuracy or greater and have a capacity approximately equal to the primary floor scale Get a test weight that is equal to 10
24. ling feet The leveling feet are adjustable to a maximum of 7mm 275 The leveling feet are attached to each of the load sensors e All mounting surfaces for the floor scale should be level to within 3 corner to corner end to end Keep in mind that the adjustable leveling feet have a maximum adjustment of 7mm 275 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Precautions Before welding anything on the floor scale contact Hardy Instruments Service Center for instructions and precautions Proper drainage must be provided to prevent the load sensors from standing in water Do not do any electric welding on or near the platform scale Do not drop items to be weighed on the scale Set them on the platform scale Do not set items on the platform scale that weigh more than the capacity of the scale Do not store or operate the scale in environ ments out of the specified temperature range Do not store other equipment on the scale even temporarily when it is not used or in storage Do not allow debris to accumulate on around or under the scale Do not set the scale in water or allow water to accumulate around the scale Always pro vide proper drainage Do not let moisture get on or into any of the electrical interconnections Do not allow static or other electrical dis charges go through the scale Do not leave the screws for the summing junction box cover plate loose so that the junction box is not sealed Do not dro
25. m the floor scale platform cover to earth ground DO NOT CONNECT THE GROUND STRAP NEAR OR ON THE LOAD SENSORS THEY ARE GROUNDED THROUGH THE SUMMING JUNCTION BOX TO DO SO WILL DAMAGE THE LOAD SENSORS EXCITATION RED SENSE BLUE 37 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales 38 SIGNAL SIGNAL SENSE EXCITATION C2 C2 SHIELD GREEN WHITE BROWN BLACK GREY VIOLET ORANGE Index Numerics 304 stainless steel platform 1 4 A About Pit Frames 1 25 Acceptable Tolerance 1 13 Access Ramp Installation 1 29 Accessories 1 2 Active Elements 1 3 Allen Bradley Module Manual 1 11 Approvals 1 2 Attach a Chain 1 3 B Blind Hole Load Introduction Technology 1 3 Block the Floor Scale 1 23 Bolt Down Plates Installation 1 32 Bundle 1 25 C C2 Certified Summing Card Interface Cable 1 11 C2 Certified Cable 1 10 C2 Second Generation Calibration 1 11 C2 Second Generation Calibration system 1 3 Cable Length 1 1 Calibration 1 10 Chain 1 23 Closed Eye Bolts 1 23 Color Code Wires 1 22 Commercial Accuracy 1 2 Component Descriptions 1 4 Conduit 1 25 Cord Grip Nut 1 22 Corner to Corner 1 5 Cure 1 29 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales D Diamond Tread Floor Plate 1 29 Direct Hits 1 33 E End to End 1 5 Endloading 1 1 Excitation 1 1 Eyebolts 1 3 F Flat Head Machine Screws 1 15 Floor Scale Installation 1 7 Foot Elastomer 1 2 Forklift 1 3 Forklift Traffic 1 33 G Grade Level 1 2 H
26. ne ciere ee Sia S 1 Temperature Effect 227 E a RS he ok 1 Cable Lengths Eq Ae 1 Materials of Construction 520352 ae e ee 1 A ee a A A AE 1 PANTE S it O A ete 2 Foot Blastome gt 2 e 2 Grade Level sra A so ot eae ee ee ree eae rene 2 PICCESSONES s Shane eG a set ere a Se en eer et eae es 2 Anchor Bolt Holds 0 O ee Sa ae pete es ee 2 Approvals hig 30 Re Grd ee Ua A AE 2 NEMA Ratings 3 ian SR ey IE E e dee 2 Test Criteria a E E erate E 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2222222222 2 UNPACKING 222 00ers 3 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS 4 SITE PREPARATION errr eres 5 PregautioNS mia eih A A A Bele 6 FLOOR SCALE INSTALLATION 7 CALIBRATION 2 2222 r rrr 10 Pre Calibration Procedures p es aie ee eS e 10 26 Second Generation Calibration t 2 11 Test Weight Calibration Hard Cal 11 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Requirements 52 pi Sis Se Ake e Sie eee eh tae 11 Material Substitution 2h dist ek choise Se 12 SCALE VERIFICATION 12 MODEL CODE BREAKDOWN 13 Mild Steel Deck Painted a cyte eae SP oR Re Se 13 Stainless Steel Deck 304 SS 14 REMOVING SUMMING BOX COVER 15 Installing the Leveling Feet 18 INSTALLING A LOAD SENSOR 21 O
27. of the full scale capacity Place the test weight at Position 1 on the platform See Fig 10 lt gt Position BN Summing Box A FIG 10 SCALE VERIFICATION POSITION 3 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Write down the weight for position 1 Place the weight at position 2 Write down the weight for position 2 Place the weight at position 3 Write down the weight for position 3 Place the weight at position 4 Write down the weight for position 4 Check all the readings If all the readings are within an acceptable tolerance no re calibration is required MODEL CODE BREAKDOWN Step 11 Mild Steel Deck Painted Any Weigh Series Floor Scales If all the readings are not within an accept able tolerance contact the Hardy Instru ments Service Center Tread Plate Deck Smooth Plate Deck r Ship Painted Painted CAPACITY Overall Size Wght MODEL MODEL LBS KGS Feet CM LBS KGS HI AFSU303001 41T HI AFSU303001 41S 1000 454 30 x 30 76x76 200 91 HI AFSU3301 41T HI AFSU3301 41S 1000 454 3x3 91x91 250 113 HI AFSU3302 41T HI AFSU3302 41S 2500 1134 3x3 91x91 250 113 HI AFSU4402 41T HI AFSU4402 41S 2500 1134 4x4 122x122 405 184 HI AFSU4405 41T HI AFSU4405 41S 5000 2268 4x4 122x122 405 184 HI AFSU4410 41T HI AFSU4410 41S 10000 4536 4x4 122x122 405 184 HI AFSU4505 41T H
28. p the scale when moving or installing When driving heavy equipment on and off the scale for weighing purposes make sure that you drive onto and off of the platform in the direction indicated in Figure 3 Also See Access Ramp Installation Section Any Weigh Series Floor Scales z Load and unload heavy equipment in this direction only FIG 3 DIRECTION WHEN DRIVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF THE SCALE FLOOR SCALE Step 1 Place the platform scale on the operating INSTALLATION location Make sure that the platform height is within 3 to 3 275 as measured from the top of the cover plate to the top of the floor surface See Fig 4 NOTE With the scale in place the clearance around the edge of the platform and pit coping should be 1 4 to 3 8 3 275 83 1mm FIG 4 MAXIMUM HEIGHT Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Step 2 Make sure that the platform mounting sur face is level to 1 8 Step 3 Use a spirit level to check if the platform is level side to side corner to corner and diagonally See Figs 9 10 11 12 FIG 5 SPIRIT LEVEL FIG 6 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 7 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL COR NER TO CORNER FIG 8 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL DIAG ONALLY Step 4 Adjust each of the leveling feet in the direction eit
29. sten the cover to the summing box See Fig 12 16 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales H Q 0 e 8 a FIG 12 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX LID Step 4 Take the lid off the junction box so that you can see all the wiring from the load sensors and to the instrument indicator See Fig 13 17 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 13 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX LID Installing the Step 1 Remove the lock bolt and nut from the lev Leveling Feet eling foot Step 2 With the scale raised and securely blocked insert the leveling foot into the load sensor Make sure the through hole in the foot is aligned with the bottom through hole on the load sensor See Fig 14 18 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Sy gt sx Ss FIG 14 INSERTING THE LEVELING FOOT INTO THE LOAD SENSOR NOTE You may need to push with a little force due to some interference caused by the O ring that is attached to the foot DO NOT USE A HAMMER OR TRY TO DRIVE THE FOOT INTO THE HOUSING Step 3 With the through holes aligned insert the lock bolt going from the center of the scale outward This eliminates having to remove the load sensors when installing the lock bolt Step 4 Screw the nut onto the lock bolt until it is tight The feet should look like the follow ing See Figs 15 amp 16 19 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales FIG 16 OUTSIDE VIEW Step 5 Install all four 4 feet
30. verd from a distance not less than 10 ft for 5 minutes The Hardy Instruments AnyWeigh Series Floor Scales are designed for applications that require a low profile weighing surface with high commercial accu racy and reliability The Hardy Floor Scales can be configured with a complete range of accessories The scales can also be configured to fit any floor scale application The typical platform height is three 3 inches Each corner can be adjusted an additional 275 7mm to compensate for a non level floor or pit mounting sur face The Any Weigh Floor Scales do not have bearings levels or moving parts that can be damaged or wear UNPACKING WARNING Any Weigh Series Floor Scales out The active elements of the floor scales are four precision strain gauge load sensors mounted on all four corners of the scale platform The unique Blind Hole Load Introduction technology allows the foot to move to compensate for uneven floors This ensures that the load forces are always applied to the load sen sor at precisely the same point regardless of where the load is placed on the scale This ensures you will get accurate and repeatable weighments Each platform load sensor is initially certified for use in a C2 Second Generation Calibration system The Any Weigh Series Floor Scales are shipped fully assembled and wired Inspect the container for any signs of damage that might occur during shipment Since almost all of
31. y over and let the top plate rest on blocks for easier access to the feet Block the floor scale adequately so that the platform will not drop on any machinery or personnel Remove the lock bolt on the load sensor foot you are removing Store in a safe place so that you don t forget to install it Pull the load sensor leveling foot out of the load sensor Use a socket wrench and remove the two bolts that fasten the load sensor to the mount Lift the load sensor out of the housing 23 Any Weigh Series Floor Scales 24 FIG 20 REMOVING LOAD SENSOR BOLTS Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 AND FEET Place the new load sensor so that the through bolt holes are aligned with the threaded mounting holes and in the same direction as the old load sensor DO NOT CUT OR REUSE THE OLD CABLE ON THE NEW LOAD SENSOR Screw in the two 2 load sensor bolts that fasten the load sensor to the mount Tighten the bolts finger tight Use a Torque Wrench and tighten the bolts to the torque rating in Table 4 It is a good idea to switch back and forth between each bolt until the torque value has been reached BOLT Grade Torque 500 20 UNC 5 65 Ft Lbs 90 Nm M12 8 8 Table 4 Torque Specifications for Load Sensor Bolts OPTIONAL PIT FRAMES About Pit Frames Any Weigh Series Floor Scales Step 15 Run the load sensor cable through the channel to the summing box Bundle up any excess c
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