Rice Lake BenchMark CW-80 Base - Manual (Page 7)

Load Cell Wiring and Specifications 3
3.0 Troubleshooting
This section will provide basic troubleshooting techniques associated with the CW-80B.
Table 3-1. CW-80B Troubleshooting Table
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
No display Power disconnected Connect power
Cable cut or disconnected Repair or reconnect cable
Signal leads incorrectly wired at indicator Connect according to indicator manual
Display stays at zero Incorrect load cell cable connections Connect according to manual
Faulty indicator Service indicator
Erratic weight display Vibration near the scale Remove source of vibration, or adjust digital
averaging of indicator to minimize erratic weight
display
Scale not level Level the scale
Water damage to load cell or cable Replace load cell
Faulty indicator Service indicator
Loose load cell screws Tighten to correct torque
Faulty load cell Test and replace load cell if necessary
Consistently low weights Indicator not properly adjusted to zero Zero indicator correctly
Scale deck cover binding Obtain adequate clearance
Overload stops set too high Reset stops correctly
Indicator not calibrated for scale Calibrate
Faulty load cell Test and replace load cell if necessary