Fairbanks Aegis Transport Scale - Manual (Page 17)

Section 3: Service & Maintenance
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3.2. GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
From the following chart, identify the symptom(s) and cause(s) of each malfunction,
solving each issue with an appropriate solution.
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Display Stays at Zero 1. Load Cell connections faulty.
2. Instrument faulty.
3. Damaged Interface Cables.
1. Cable replacement.
2. Service Instrument.
3. Test and replace according to
Subsection 3.2.3. and 3.2.4.
Erratic Weights
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Foreign object around load cells,
ramps, or under platform.
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Excessive vibration near platform.
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Instrument faulty.
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Platform not level within ¼” (3.0°).
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Surface not smooth within 1/8”.
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Faulty/bad Load Cell.
1. Clear the area.
2. Remove the vibration source.
3. Service Instrument.
4. Level the platform surface.
5. Smooth the platform surface.
6. Test and replace according to
Subsection 3.2.3. and 3.2.4.
Inaccurate Weights 1. Instrument out of span.
2. Instrument not properly adjusted to
zero.
3. Faulty/bad Load Cell.
1. Check and alter per the
Instrument Service Manual.
2. Zero the instrument according
to normal operation
procedures.
3. Test and replace according to
Subsection 3.2.3. and 3.2.4.