Rice Lake RL1200 Bedienungsanleitung
RL1200
Portable Beam Scale
Installation & Operation
Manual
PN 157986 Rev AJune 7, 2022
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Revision History
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Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
Revision History
This section tracks and describes the current and previous manual revisions for awareness of major updates and when the
updates took place.
Revision Date Description
– July 30, 2015 Initial manual release with the launch of the product; revision history established after this release
A June 9, 2022 General enhancements to the manual and changed out indicator that is used
Table i. Revision Letter History
Contents
RL1200 Portable Beam Scale
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.1 Unpacking the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Scale Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1 Assemble Wheels onto Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.2 Attach Pillar to Scale Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.3 Trig Loop Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4.0 Mechanical to Electronic Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4.1 Unpacking The Conversion Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4.2 Indicator and Load Cell Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4.3 Final Adjustment, Calibration and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.0 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This manual provides assembly and operating instructions for the RL1200 portable beam scale, which is available in both
avoirdupois and metric. Please read all instructions carefully before assembling the scale. This manual covers the installation
and setup of two versions of the RL1200:
• Mechanical assembly of the RL1200
• Mechanical to electronic conversion option for the RL1200
Instructions on assembling the mechanical to electronic version of the RL1200 can be viewed in Section 4.0 on page 15.
Manuals and additional resources are available from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
Figure 1-1. RL1200 Portable Beam Scale (Mechanical and Electronic Conversion Models Shown)
RL1200 Portable Beam Scale
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1.1 Safety
There are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the user and damage to the scale. Care should
be exercised to assure proper assembly and operation of the RL1200. The RL1200 should be assembled only by a trained
scale technician. Untrained personnel should not attempt to assemble this scale, nor make any adjustments not specified in
these instructions.
Safety Definitions:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
WARNING
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands
the following safety information. Please follow these instructions carefully.
Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it.
Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (1,000 lb/500 kg) may damage the scale.
Avoid contact with excessive moisture.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.
Do not jump up and down on the scale.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.
Installation
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Unpacking the Scale
Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale. Remove all parts from the box. Parts
contained in the shipping box include:
Item Description Quantity
Scale base 1
Weight rack 1
Beam cap assembly 1
Beam cap washers 2
Axle washers 4
Wheel 4
Wheel axle 2
Trig loop assembly 1
Table 2-1. RL1200 Parts
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Pillar rod 2
Steelyard rod 1
Beam assembly 1
Counterpoise assembly 1
Loop clamp 2
Axle cotter pins 4
Axle locking bolts 2
Cap nut for beam cap 2
Counterpoise weights, 100 lb (1), 200 lb (2), 400 lb (1)
Steel shot for counterpoise 1
Item Description Quantity
Table 2-1. RL1200 Parts (Continued)
Installation
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2.2 Repacking
If the RL1200 must be returned for modification or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials.
Whenever possible, use original carton when shipping the scale back.
IMPORTANT: Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
Pillar 1
Trig loop mounting plate 1
Trig loop mounting bolts 2
Trig loop mounting washers 2
Item Description Quantity
Table 2-1. RL1200 Parts (Continued)
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2.3 Scale Setup
2.3.1 Assemble Wheels onto Frame
Use the following steps to assemble wheels onto the RL1200 frame.
1. It is preferable to set the scale base on a box or other item to keep the scale base up off the floor. Tip the scale base
on its side.
Figure 2-1. Scale Base on its Side
2. Place wheel axles through the holes in the frame.
Figure 2-2. Run Axle Through Scale Base Frame Holes
3. Place the wheels and washers on the axles.
Washers must be placed on the insides of the wheels next to the scale frame.
Wheels must be placed with the extended hub next to the scale frame.
Figure 2-3. Place Washers and Wheels on Each Axle
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