Rice Lake AX 3040 - Manual (Page 11)

J-Box Connections 7
3.0 J-Box Connections
The Rice Lake AX3040 uses a modified JB4SS signal trim junction box. It comes in a stainless steel enclosure. The
junction box has been designed to connect and trim the two load cells in each weigh pad. Use the expansion port on
the JB4SS board to connect the two weigh pads in series. Use the indicator connection to connect the weigh pads to
the indicator.
JP4
JP2
PT4 PT3 JP3
PT1
EXP
PT2
JP1
1
CELL4
1
CELL1
1
CELL3
1
CELL2
IND
-EX
-SI
SHD
+SI
+EX
M
R
N
I
-SI
S2C
I
A
G
+EX
+SI
-SI
SHD
-EX
I
S
G
A
L
T
+SI
M
S
I
N
L
T
R
+EX
-EX
-SI
SHD
+SI
+EX
+SI
-EX
-SI
SHD
-EX
SHD
+SE
-SE
+EX
1
1
Figure 3-1. AX3040 Junction Box
3.1 Junction Box Location
The junction box is located inside the end plate of the Rice Lake AX3040 next to the load cell as shown in
Figure 3-3. The junction box comes pre-installed and pre-wired from the factory.
.
To access the junction
box area, remove the
two bolts using a
9/16” socket and
remove top plate.
Figure 3-2. Remove Top Plate to Access the Junction Box