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lt should be ensured when mounting the tank that, for example, no shock loads are
applied to the module when lowering it onto the supports. Even short‐term loads
which exceed the load cell limits can lead to damage.
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With heavy tanks or unfavorable Installation conditions the use of mounting aids (aux
iliary supports, jack equipment) is recommended.
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The mounting plate and upper module plate should be firmly fastened to the founda
tion, respectively the tank joint.
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The weighing modules should be mounted such that they are free of transverse forces
in the initial state. This means that the mounted rocker pin load cell must be lined up
as near to the perpendicular as possible. This is the case when the foundation and
tank Joint are horizontal and the mounting holes on the foundation and the tank are
sufficiently aligned. As supplied, the transport locking plate is fitted such that this is
the case, thus allowing hole patterns to be checked easily.
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A anti‐liftoff device can be effected by screwing in a threaded rod of an appropriate
length and checking with a nut in the lower module plate. The threaded rod must have
a working clearance in a though hole of the vessel base. Two further nuts are to be
checked over a washer with approx. 2 mm working clearance relative to the vessel
base.
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As protection against welding currents that can damage parts of the transducer, it is
recommended that the EEK4 Earthing Cable is used (included in the supply).
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With statically undefined supports, non‐uniform loading of the modules occurs due to
flexibility as the Ioad is taken up or due to inadequate accuracy in the height adjust
ment. This non‐uniformity should be checked an the individual Ioad cells by applying
an excitation voltage and comparing the Output voltages. To prevent overloads, large
non‐uniformities should be compensated by inserting shims under those supports
which are least loaded.
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The optional cable with an outer braided wire covering for the configurable K-Z16A3
with option 20R, is intended for use when there is increased mechanical stress (e.g.
damage caused by gnawing rodents). If this cable is used, the outer braided wire has
to be connected to potential equalization at least once, to avoid accidental energiza
tion. This outer braided wire is not used to shield the load cell. The inner braid of the
load cell cable is used for shielding.
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