Routing Cables - Tru-Test Extreme Guia De Inicio Rapido

Mounting load cells
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The mounting brackets supplied by Tru-Test are designed to be easily bolted to the chute (crush) and concrete pad. For non
Tru-Test brackets, contact your supplier.
Warning:
If welding the brackets, you must remove the load cell to avoid damage.
Installing the junction box
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Choose a location for the junction box that is off the ground and protected from animals.

Routing cables

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Caution!
Cable damage is the most common reason for load cell failure. To avoid damage, secure and protect the
cables. Good practice is to feed cables through plastic piping or a conduit.
The junction box is the central point where up to five cables are routed.
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Remove the lid.
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Mount the box by inserting screws into the four mounting holes. Use
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screws/bolts less than 5/32" (4 mm) in diameter. Do not drill new
mounting holes as this may allow water to enter the junction box.
Make sure the cable glands point down from the box to prevent water
from entering the junction box.
Attach the load cell cables to the chute/crush using cable ties or other
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means.
Push one to four load cell cables through the cable glands at the bottom of
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the junction box (in any order).
To prevent water from entering the junction box, insert a gland blanking
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pipe plug in any unused gland.
Mount the weigh scale indicator and route the indicator cable.
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