Installation Precautions; Load Cell Handling; Scale Handling - Siemens milltronics MCS Manual Del Usuario

Installation Precautions

Welding
CAUTION
scale. To avoid damaging the load cells, ensure that no welding currents can
flow through the belt scale.

Load Cell Handling

Load cells are sensitive electro-mechanical transducers and must therefore be handled
with care. They can tolerate very little mechanical deflection without damage.
Although the load cells are protected by shipping stops that keep the cells from moving,
be careful when handling the scale to avoid damaging the cells. The stops are metal
strips about 38 mm (1.5") long with holes at each end for screws. One screw holds the
stop to the dynamic beam while the other screw holds the stop to the weigh blocks static
structure.
When handling the MCS during installation and setup, make sure the stops remain in
place.
Reinstall both shipping stops during maintenance or prolonged shutdown.

Scale Handling

Observe the following precautions when handling the scale.
• Do not pry on the idler, its mountings, or the load cells directly.
• Do not stand or lean on the scale.
• Lift the scale by the weigh blocks only. Do not lift the scale by the idler or idler
mounting brackets.
• Never subject the scale to sudden impacts or shocks.
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