Salter Brecknell 800 Series - Manual (Page 8)

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
2.1 ABS ENCLOSURE (800 Series)
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.
DC Jack Serial Port
LOAD CELL
Setup/Calibration Switch
Port
Figure 2-1: 800 Series ABS Enclosure Rear Panel
2.1.1 CONNECTING THE WEIGH PLATFORM
The indicators mounted in an ABS enclosure ship with a 15 ft shielded load cell
cable for connection to 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
3. If you do not wish to use the shielded load cell cable, you may use own,
following the pin assignments shown in Figure 2-3. (A 14-pin Male Centronics-
type connector is required).
Pin Nos. Pin Name
1/8 +Excitation
3/10 –Excitation
5/12 +Signal
7/14 –Signal
7 1 5 3
14 12 10 8
Figure 2-3: Pin assignments for the Load Cell Port