Instruction Manual 1100 Series Portable Utility Scale with Rechargeable battery-powered FB1100 ABS Instrument 2011 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc. All rights reserved.
Amendment Record 1100 Series Portable Utility Scale with Rechargeable battery-powered FB1100 ABS instrument Document 51260 Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales, Inc. 821 Locust St. Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Created 02/2011 Revision 1 02/2011 .
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SECTION 2: SERVICE POLICY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1. General Service Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2. Conferring with Our Client . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introduction The 1100 Series scale is a combination of a roll-around cast iron base and a Battery*/AC-powered digital indicator. The resulting scale is durable, movable, and provides an easy-to-read, accurate weight display. This manual provides information on assembly and setup for the 1100 Series Scale. NOTE: Please read this manual carefully before assembling the scale. A. The scale is factory calibrated and supplied ready to be assembled and used.
Section 2: Service Policy Information 2.1. General Service Policy Prior to installation, always verify that the equipment satisfies the customer's requirements as supplied, and as described in this manual. If the equipment cannot satisfy the application and the application cannot be modified to meet the design parameters of the equipment, the installation should NOT be attempted.
Section 2: Service Policy Information 2.2. Conferring with our client The technician must be prepared to recommend the arrangement of components which provides the most efficient layout, utilizing the equipment to the best possible advantage. Explain and review the warranty policy with the customer. The installing technician is responsible that all personnel are fully trained and familiar with the equipment's capabilities and limitations before the installation is considered complete.
Section 3: Description CAUTION The shipping weight of the 1100 is approximately 185 pounds. Use caution to prevent personal injury or damage to the product. The portable platform scale base is constructed of cast iron with cast iron levers. The weight display is a battery-or AC-powered FB1100 Series instrument. It is equipped with a communication port for connecting printers, displays, and/or computers. The scale is rated at 1000 lbs. capacity with an interval or graduation size of .2 lb. 3.1.
Section 4: Assembly Section 4: Assembly CAUTION The scale base assembly, as shipped, weighs 185 pounds. USE CAUTION WHEN LIFTING. NOTE: The descriptions below refer to the item numbers used in the parts list in Section 7. Use the parts list and item numbers to identify the parts below. 4.1. Wheel and pillar assembly A. Set the scale base assembly (#4) upright on the floor. B. Starting with an axle (#19), insert a cotter pin (#17) in one end, then place a washer (#18) and a wheel (#16) over the open end.
Section 4: Assembly 4.2. Mounting bracket kit assembly The adapter will be partially assembled and packed with bubble wrap. The adapter bracket (#7), stiffener plate (#8), and load cell mounting plate (#1) will be in correct orientation in the box. See figure 4-1. A.
Section 4: Assembly E. Insert the “S” hook (#3) (Figure 4-2) through the eyelet of the load cell linkage cable adapter. F. Slide the “S” hook bottom into the top hook on the pull rod. Figure 4-2 4.3. Installing the instrument A. Locate the in-line phone plug adapter (#4) and connect the phone plug on the end of the load cell cable and the phone plug on the end of the instrument cable into the adapter. See figure 4-3. B. Locate the cable tie mount (#5) in the bracket approximately as shown.
Section 4: Assembly C. When installing instrument assembly to plate and bracket, use hardware located in envelope. Remove feet from instrument. See figure 4-4. D. Loop the load cell cable through the cable clip (#9) one time. E. Place the instrument on top of the bracket with the keypad/display facing the scale platform. Use the screws, washers, lock washers, and nuts to secure the instrument to the adapter as shown in figure 4-4. Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 02/2011 13 51260 -- Rev.
Section 4: Assembly 4.4. Powering up the instrument A. Using the AC adapter: Plug the AC adapter into the connector on the back of the instrument, then plug the AC adapter into a 110-volt outlet. B. The instrument will perform a warm-up cycle. • Display test—countdown from 9 to 0 with all legends tested • PROM revision briefly displayed • Display then goes to zero, provided the weight on the scale is at zero or within 10 divisions of zero.
Section 5: Troubleshooting Guide Error code on Description LCD display Error Error in calibration procedure. Err Weighing function disabled. Scale is unstable or error in application. Err.OL Overload or Underload condition L.bAtt Low battery. SLEEP Instrument is in the sleep mode. “------” Zero key pressed and instrument is unstable and unable to weigh.
Section 7: Replacement parts and diagram 7.1. Platform and pillar assembly See figure 7-1. Item no.
Section 7: Replacement Parts and diagram 7.2. Platform parts diagram Figure 7-1 02/2011 17 51260 -- Rev.
Section 7: Replacement Parts and diagram 7.2. Instrumentation kits replacement parts See figures 7-2, 7-3, and 7-4. Item no.
Section 7: Replacement Parts and diagram 7.3. Instrumentation kits parts diagrams Figure 7-2 Figure 7-3 Figure 7-4 02/2011 19 51260 -- Rev.
Appendix: Wiring 1. – EXC 2. + EXC 3. Shield 4. + SIG 5. – SIG 02/2011 20 51260 -- Rev.
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