Kistler-Morse KM LD3xi Load Cell - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................i
Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................... i
About this manual ............................................................................................................................................ i
Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................................. i
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... ii
Chapter 1. Description of the Load Disc............................................... 1-1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Description of Measurement System ...................................................................................................... 1-1
Applications Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
Installation Option Descriptions ................................................................................................................... 1-2
Universal Top Adaptor Plate ................................................................................................................. 1-2
Leveling Top Plate Adapter ................................................................................................................... 1-3
Anyadapter Plate ................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Leveling Base Adapter Plate .................................................................................................................. 1-4
LD3xiC Assembly Option ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2. Preparing for the Load Disc Installation ........................... 2-1
Check Shipment ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Load Disc Order Items ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Visual Check ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Measuring Sensor Output ............................................................................................................................ 2-2
Prepare Installation Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Installation Equipment Needed .............................................................................................................. 2-3
Vessel Preparation ......................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Factors Affecting Performance ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3. Mounting the Load Disc ...................................................... 3-1
General Information ....................................................................................................................................... 3-1
LD3xi/LD3xiC General Installation ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Leveling and Shimming ................................................................................................................................. 3-5
Leveling/Shimming using Universal Top Adapter Plate .......................................................................... 3-5
Leveling/Shimming using Leveling Top Adapter Plate ........................................................................... 3-6
Leveling/Shimming using Leveling Base Adapter Plate .......................................................................... 3-6
Leveling/Shimming using Anyadapter Plate ........................................................................................... 3-6
Junction Box Mounting and Wiring .............................................................................................................. 3-7
Trim Box Mounting and Wiring .................................................................................................................. 3-10
Appendix A: Contact Information ................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B: System Calibration ................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ C-1
Appendix D: Technical Drawings .................................................................................. D-1