User Manual

U LTRA S ERIES S LIM C ELL T RANSDUCER AO-70263 R EV AA
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2.1.1 SLIM CELL FORCE RATINGS
Size MWF (lb.) Linear Overload (%)* Ultimate Overload (%) **
10 400 800
25 400 800
50 400 1000
100 300 1000
250 300 1000
UltraSlim 1
500 150 500
500 200 1000
UltraSlim 2
1000 150 500
*Linear overload: Maximum force applied on the transducer before hitting the safety stop (the output is linear up to that point).
** Ultimate Overload: Maximum force applied on the transducer with out risking permanent deformation.
2.2 B EFORE I NSTALLING THE T RANSDUCER
Before you install the Slim Cell Transducer you should perform the following steps:
1. Review the safety considerations (Section 2.2.1)
2. Assemble the mounting hardware and review the torque fastener information (Section 2.2.2)
3. Reference the mounting dimensions (Section 2.2.3)
4. Determine a mounting location (Section 2.2.4)
5. Determine an appropriate mounting style (Section 2.2.5)
2.2.1 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Safety should not be an afterthought. Before installing, servicing or calibrating review and follow applicable policies
and procedures to ensure worker safety. Machinery must be in a safe state and be aware of any additional hazards
that can arise when installing and calibrating higher force transducers.
The following points are important to remember:
• Check that all hardware is mounted with appropriate fasteners (thread size and pitch,
fastener grade, length of thread engagement).
• When “dead-weights” are used to produce calibration forces, always wear steel-toed
shoes.
• When manually handling calibration weights and rolls, use safe lifting practices to avoid
injury.
• Size cordage or straps with ample safety factors to reduce the chances of failure and
falling weights.
• Consider where the cords and weights will travel to should a failure occur.