Salter Brecknell 200ES User Manual
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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
2.1 ABS
ENCLOSURE
For indicators contained in the standard ABS enclosure, the rear panel contains all connectors
necessary to make the appropriate connections to the weigh platform, printer, remote display and
power supply.
Power Switch
DC Jack
RS 232
Port
LOAD CELL
Setup/Calibration
Switch
Figure 2-1: 200/200E ABS Enclosure Rear Panel
DC Jack
Serial
Port
LOAD CELL
Setup/Calibration Switch
Port
Figure 2-1a: 200BW ABS Enclosure Rear Panel
2.1.1 CONNECTING THE WEIGH PLATFORM
NOTE: Make connections only with indicator turned off or unplugged.
The indicators mounted in an ABS enclosure ship with a 15 ft shielded load cell cable for
connection to a weigh platform’s load cell(s) or junction box.
1. Plug the cable’s 14-pin Centronics-type connector into the load cell port on the rear
panel of the indicator.
2. Wire the bare wires and shield to the weigh platform’s load cell(s) or junction box using
the color codes shown in Figure 2-2.
Color
Wire Name
RED
+Excitation
BLK
- Excitation
GRN
+Signal
WHT
- Signal
Figure 2-2: Color Codes for Shielded Load Cell Cable