Issue
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Probable Cause
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Solution
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Does not return to ZERO does not repeat known weight
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Bind
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- Check for platform bind.
- Check load cell installation for plumb, square, and level.
- Check all mounting brackets and hardware for proper torque.
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Does not return to ZERO does not repeat known weight
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Load cell cable damaged
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- Check for broken or cut load cell cable.
- Check for physical damage to load cell.
- Check housing of load cell for loose or missing weigh element covers.
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Erratic weights
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Bind
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- Check for platform bind.
- Check load cell installation for plumb, square, and level.
- Check load cell suspension points for free movement.
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Erratic weights
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Load cell cable damaged
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- Check for broken or cut load cell cable.
- Check for physical damage to load cell.
- Check housing of load cell for loose or missing weigh element covers.
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High output signal load cell
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Load cell cable damaged
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- Check for broken or cut load cell fro cable.
- Check for physical damage to load cell.
- Check housing of load cell for loose or missing weigh element covers.
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High output signal load cell
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Improper loading
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- Check for equal load on all load cells
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Low output signal load cell
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Load cell cable damaged
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- Check for broken or cut load cell fro cable.
- Check for physical damage to load cell.
- Check housing of load cell for loose or missing weigh element covers.
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Low output signal load cell
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Improper loading
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- Check for equal load on all load cells
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No output signal from load cell
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Load cell cable damaged
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- Check for broken or cut load cell cable.
- Check for physical damage to load cell.
- Check housing of load cell for loose or missing weigh element covers.
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No output signal from load cell
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Instrument not working Properly
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- Check power supply. Check if instrument is turned on. Review Instrumentation FAQ
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No output signal from load cell
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Bad cable connections
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- Check connections at balance box and or at instrument.
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Tank / Vessel rocks from side to side
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Improper loading
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- Check for equal load on all load cell assemblies.
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Tank / Vessel rocks from side to side
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Broken or damaged mounting hardware
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- Checking all mounting hardware for proper torque.
- Check all mounting hardware for physical damage.
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