CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 1 
1.1 Technical standard ....................................................................... 1 
1.2 Model Naming Rule....................................................................... 1 
2 SPECIFICATION AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ................................................... 2 
2.1 Product Specification Series................................................................. 2 
2.2 General Techincal Specfication .............................................................. 4 
2.3 Load cell Specification ..................................................................... 5 
2.4 MAXIMUM LOADING AND AXLE LOAD ......................................................... 5 
3 WEIGHING SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE .......................................................... 7 
3.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 7 
3.2 WORKING PRINCIPLE ..................................................................... 8 
3.3 VTSXXX Series Truck Scale Load Cell Introduction ................................................ 9 
3.4 key Functions for Indicators in VTSXXX Series Truck Scale......................................... 10 
3.5 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 14 
4 FOUNDATION SITE AND CONSTRUCTION ....................................................... 17 
4.1 Foundation site ......................................................................... 17 
4.2 Foundation style ........................................................................ 17 
4.3 Construction Notes ...................................................................... 18 
4.4 Foundation Pre-buried Parts ............................................................... 19 
4.5 Foundation curing ....................................................................... 19 
4.6 Weighing house ........................................................................ 19 
4.7 Home run cable......................................................................... 19 
4.8 Construction method of grounding grid ....................................................... 19 
4.9 The foundation construction for the truck scale with explosion proof kit .............................. 20 
5 PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION ......................................................... 21 
5.1 Foundation check ....................................................................... 21 
5.2 Safe operation note ...................................................................... 22 
5.3 Equipment and Tool Kits Needed for Installation (prepared by customer) ............................. 22 
5.4 Tools and materials（prepared by installation people）.......................................... 22 
5.5 Stack storage of scale .................................................................... 23 
6 CONCRETE TRUCK SCALE MODULE POURING ................................................... 24 
6.1 Concrete requirements .................................................................... 24 
6.2 Concrete pouring ........................................................................ 24 
6.3 Winter construction requirements ........................................................... 24 
6.4 Summer and rainy season construction requirements ............................................ 24 
6.5 Concrete curing ......................................................................... 25 
7 INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 25 
7.1 Adjusting plate installation ................................................................ 25 
7.2 Locating pin and bolt protection ............................................................ 26 
7.3 Install low receiver ...................................................................... 26 
7.4 Bumper bolt preparation .................................................................. 27 
7.5 Install upper receiver ..................................................................... 27 
7.6 Install truck scale module ................................................................. 27 

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7.7 Check verticality of locating tools ............................................................ 28 
7.8 Check the height difference between truck scale top surface and foundation ramp ...................... 28 
7.9 Installing POWERCELL PDX Load Cells ....................................................... 28 
7.10 Cabling and cable arrangement ............................................................ 29 
7.11 Setting bumper gaps .................................................................... 29 
7.12 Connect cables ........................................................................ 30 
8 System connection and ground .............................................................. 33 
8.1 VTSXX5 series truck scale load cell system connection ........................................... 33 
8.2 VTSXX6 series truck scale load cell system connection ........................................... 34 
8.5 System proper Grounding.................................................................. 37 
8.6 SHIMMING ............................................................................. 37 
9 TEST AND SETUP ON SITE................................................................... 38 
9.1 Preparation ............................................................................ 38 
9.2 Introduction on indicator operation........................................................... 38 
9.3 Test sequence .......................................................................... 39 
9.4 Shift adjustment ......................................................................... 39 
9.5 Zero adjustment ......................................................................... 39 
9.6 Span adjustment ........................................................................ 39 
9.7 Self-test ............................................................................... 39 
9.8 Hand over ............................................................................. 39 
9.9 Operation instruction ..................................................................... 39 
10 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ............................................................... 39 
10.1 Maintenance and service plan ............................................................. 39 
10.2 Inspection and preventive maintenance procedures ............................................. 40 
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 42 
11.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 42 
11.2 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR INDICATOR ........................................................ 42 
12 SERVICE PARTS ......................................................................... 43 
12.1 EXPLODED DRAWING: ................................................................... 43 
12.2 SERVICE PARTS LIST OF VTS240 & VTC230 TRCUK SCALE ....................................... 44 
13 DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS .............................................................. 46 
APPENDIX A: POWER SUPPLY AND GROUNDING SYSTEM FOR WEIGHING SYSTEM ........................ 46 
APPENDIX B: POWERCELL PDX Plug Connection Note ............................................. 49 
APPENDIX C: CONCRETE TRUCK SCALE MODULE POURING .......................................... 53 

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1 INTRODUCTION

VTS/VTC XXX series electronic truck scale includes 4 series, suited for different businesses and
applications, forms hundreds of product portfolios。The whole system with high accuracy, stable performance,
easy operation and installation is especially suitable for weighing loaded trucks in all types of environments。
The product use one kind of weighbridge for different types of load cell, to form such as GD,POWERCELL
GDD and POWERCELL PDX truck scales。The GD truck scale, when the newest METTLER- TOLEDO dynamic
indicator is used, could be a kind of dynamic analogue truck scale, to satisfy different requirements from
customers.
1.1 Technical standard
GB/T 23111 Non-automatic weighing instrument
GB/T 7723 Fixed Location Electronic Instrument
JJG 539 Verification Regulation of Digital Indicating Weighing Instrument
GB/T 21296 Automatic Instruments for Weighing Road Vehicles in Motion
JJG 907 Verification Regulation of Automatic Instruments for Weighing Road Vehicles in Motion

1.2 Model Naming Rule

According to the PRC standard of QB/T1563-2003 “Methods of classifying type of weighing instruments”,
The Model for truck scale is as below:

S C S - XXX ( VTX XXX )– QC

Model Code: Truck (Always be ignored)

Design Sequence

VTS: Steel Truck Scale；VTC：Concrete Truck Scale

Max Capacity(t): 10t~300t

Indicating Form: Digital

LC Structure: Resistance Strain Weighing LC

Installation Type :S- Pitless Foundation

Weigh In Motion Truck Scale Naming Rule：

Z C U - XXX ( VTS 555 )– DQX

Accuracy Level: 1=0.2;2=0.5;3=1.0
(Only for 30t~100t Truck Scale)

Dynamic Accuracy
Design of Sequence

VTS Steel Truck Scale

Max Capacity(t): 30t~100t、150t

Indicating Form: Digital

LC Structure: Resistance Strain Weighing LC

Installation Type :Z- Shallow Pit Foundation

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 Model Name and Design Sequence Detail Explanation：

2 SPECIFICATION AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

2.1 Product Specification Series

See Table 1, 2：
Table 1 Weigh In Motion Truck Scale Specification
VTS555 Series Truck Scale Specification
Width
Design Sequence
Axle Load (t) CAP (t) (m) 7 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 24
3 x x x x
15(Single) 30
3.4 x x x x
Equal to VTS1XX 3 x x x x x x
50
Series Module 3.4 x x x x x x
30(Dual)
3 x x x x x
60
3.4 x x x x x
VTS555
3 x x x
Series 80
3.4 x x x x x x x
40(Dual)
Equal to VTS3XX 3 x x x
100
Series Module 3.4 x x x x x x x
3 x
60(Tri) 120(150)
3.4 x x x x x
80(Tri) 150 3.4 x x x x x

Note:：
・ All the specifications in Table 1 are the standard products, other specification Truck Scale product need ETO.

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 Table 2 Static Truck Scale Specification
VTS/VTC XXX Series Truck Scale Specification

Axle Load CAP Width

Design Sequence (t) (t) (m) 7 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 24
3 x
7(Single) 10
3.4 x
3 x x x
20
3.4 x x x
15(Single)
3 x x x x x
30
3.4 x x x x x
3 x x x x x x x
VTS1XX Series 50
3.4 x x x x x x x
（commercial 30(Dual)
3 x x x x x
series,Low frequence） 60
3.4 x x x x x
3 x x x
80
3.4 x x x x x x x
40(Dual)
3 x x x
100
3.4 x x x x x x x
3 x x x
60(Tri) 120
3.4 x x x x x x x
3 x x
60
3.4 x x
3 x x x
40(Dual) 80
3.4 x x x x x x x
3 x x x
100
3.4 x x x x x x x
3 x x
VTS2XX Series 80
3.4 x x
（cycle series,Middle
3 x x x x x
frequence） 60(Tri) 100
3.4 x x x x x
3 x x x x x
120
3.4 x x x x x x x x x
3
120
3.4 x x x
80(Tri)
3
150
3.4 x x x x x
3 x x x
80
3.4 x x x x x x x
40(Dual)
3 x x x
100
3.4 x x x x x x x
3 x x
80
3.4 x x
3 x x x
VTS3XX Series 60(Tri) 100
3.4 x x x x x x x
(extreme series,High
3 x x x
frequence) 120
3.4 x x x x x x x
3
100
3.4 x x
3
80(Tri) 120
3.4 x x x x x x x
3
150
3.4 x x x x x
VTS4XX Series 3
(off load series,High 100(Tri) 200
frequence) 3.4 x x x x x
3 x x x x x
50
3.4 x x x x x
30(Dual)
3 x x x x x
60
VTC2XX Series 3.4 x x x x x
（cycle series,Middle 3 x x x
80
frequence） 3.4 x x x x x x x
40(Dual)
3 x x x
100
3.4 x x x x x x x
60(Tri) 120 3.4 x x x x x x x
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 Note:
・ All the specifications in Table 2 are standard products, other specification Truck Scale product need ETO 。
・ Different Load cells are suitable for different Truck Scale capacities：
GD Truck Scale, Capacity 10~300t；GDD Truck Scale, Capacity 10~150t；
PDX Truck Scale, Capacity 30~300t；High Accuracy PD Truck Scale, Capacity 50~200t。
・ Concrete Truck Scale, all in XX2series , Capacity 60~120t, axle load less than 60t。
・ The Truck Scale Capacity > 200t, need ETO。

2.2 General Technical Specification

· Model Name： SCS-XXX Digital Electronic Truck Scale（Digital）
SCS-XXX Electronic Truck Scale（Analog）
ZCU-XXX Weigh in Motion Truck Scale（WIM）
· Accuracy: Static：
WIM：0.2、0.5、1.0
· Rated Capacity: 10~300t(Static)、30~100t and 150t(WIM)
· Truck Speed： ≤10km/h (WIM)
· Max. safe overload: 125%FS
· Max. axle load: see tabled 1 and tabled 2
· Scale width (W): 3m/3.4m (can be customized on request)
· Scale length (L): 7m~24m (can be customized on request)
· Structure: Rigidity>1/800（According GB/T7723）; Safety factor>2
· Foundation type: Pitless/ Shallow pit (available for variable footer):
· Operation Voltage: 100～240VAC,49～61Hz
· Environment Humidity: ≤95%
· Temperature: For Digital Load Cell:-40℃～+55℃, For Indicator:-10℃～+40℃
For Analog Load Cell:-30℃～+65℃
· Ex requirement： Special Ex truck scale for some special Ex requirement place
· Readability： According GB7723, detail data in Table 3：
Table 3 VTS series truck scale readability
VTS XX5 series (GD Load cell)：
Scale Cap (t) 10 20 30 50 60 60 80 100 80 100 120 100 120 150 200
Multi Cap W1/W2(t) 10 20 30 50 60 60 60/80 60/100 60/80 60/100 60/120 60/100 60/120 60/150 150/200
Spec
e1/e2(kg) 5 10 10 20 20 20 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 50/100
.
n1/n2 2000 2000 3000 2500 3000 3000 3000/1600 3000/2000 3000/1600 3000/2000 3000/2400 3000/2000 3000/2400 3000/3000 3000/2000
axle load (t) 7(SIN) 15(SIN) 30(CLC) 40(CLC) 60(Tri) 80(Tri) 100(Tri)
LC Cap (t) 15 20 30 50 100
GD
Accuracy C3

VTS XX6 series(GDD Load cell)：

Scale Cap (t) 10 20 30 50 60 60 80 100 80 100 120 100 120 150
Multi Cap W1/W2(t) 10 20 30 50 60 60 60/80 60/100 60/80 60/100 60/120 60/100 60/120 60/150
Spec
e1/e2(kg) 5 10 10 20 20 20 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50
.
n1/n2 2000 2000 3000 2500 3000 3000 3000/1600 3000/2000 3000/1600 3000/2000 3000/2400 3000/2000 3000/2400 3000/3000
axle load (t) 7(SIN) 15(SIN) 30(CLC) 40(CLC) 60(Tri) 80(Tri)
LC Cap (t) 15 20 30 50
GDD Accuracy C3
Vmin(kg) 2.5 3.3 4.7 5.7
VTS XX7 series(PDX Load cell)：
Scale Cap (t) 30 50 60 60 80 100 80 100 120 100 120 150 200
Multi Cap W1/W2(t) 30 50 60 60 60/80 60/100 60/80 60/100 60/120 60/100 60/120 60/150 150/200
Spec
e1/e2(kg) 10 20 20 20 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/50 50/100
.
n1/n2 3000 2500 3000 3000 3000/1600 3000/2000 3000/1600 3000/2000 3000/2400 3000/2000 3000/2400 3000/3000 3000/2000
axle load (t) 15(SIN 30(CLC) 40(CLC) 60(Tri) 80(Tri) 100(Tri)
LC Cap (t) 20 30 50 90
PDX Accuracy C3
Vmin(kg) 3.5 4.7 5.7 8.1
VTSXX7 series(PDX High Accuracy Load cell)：
Scale Cap (t) 50 60 60 80 100 80 100 120 100 120 150 200
Multi W1/W2(t) 50 60 60 60/80 60/100 60/80 60/100 60/120 60/100 60/120 120/150 80/200
Spec. e1/e2(kg) 10 10 10 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 20/50 20/50
n1/n2 5000 6000 6000 6000/4000 6000/5000 6000/4000 6000/5000 6000/6000 6000/5000 6000/6000 6000/3000 4000/4000
axle load (t) 30(双) 40(双) 60(三) 80(三) 100(三)
LC Cap(t) 30 50 90
4 PDX Accurarcy C6 C4
Vmin(kg) 1.5 2.5 6.3
2.3 Load cell Specification
2.3.1 GD Analog Load cell
· Name： GD Load cell
· Accuracy: OIML C3
· Capacity: 15,20,30,50,100t
· Rated Output： 2± 0.002 mV/V
· Repeatability Error： 0.01 %F.S
· Hysteresis: 0.02 %F.S
· Non-Linearity: 0.02 %F.S
· Creep (30min)： 0.02 %F.S
· Zero load output： 1 %F.S
· Temperature Range： -40~65 ℃
· Temperature Effect on Sensitivity： ＜0.002 %F.S/℃
· Temperature Effect on Zero load： ＜0.002 %F.S/℃
· Terminal Resistance Excitation： 1150± 25Ω
· Terminal Resistance Output： 1000± 3Ω
· Excitation Voltage Recommended： 6-15(DC/AC) V
· Max. Excitation Voltage： 20(DC/AC) V
· Insulation Resistance： >5000 MΩ
· Safe Overload： 125 %F.S
· Ultimate Overload： 300 %F.S
· Fatigue Life： 1000, 000 次
· Protection Class： IP68
2.3.2 GDD Digital Load cell
· Name： POWERCELL GDD Load cell
· Model： SLC720
· Load Cell Type: Column compression, Digital Weight Processor (DWP), stainless steel housing,
Hermetically Sealed
· Capacity: 15,20,30,50t
· Accuracy: OIML C3
· Repeatability Error： ±0.005%F.S
· Protection Class： IP68
· Temperature Range： -40C~+55C
· Safe Overload: 200%F.S
· Ultimate Overload： 250%F.S
2.3.3 PDX Digital Load cell
· Name： POWERCELLPDX Load cell
· Model： SLC820
· Load Cell Type: Column compression, Digital Weight Processor (DWP), stainless steel housing,
Hermetically Sealed
· Capacity: 20,30,50,90t
· Accuracy: OIML C3, C4, C5, C6
· Repeatability Error： ±0.005%F.S
· Protection Class： IP68/IP69K
· Temperature Range： -40C~+55C
· Safe Overload: 200%F.S
· Ultimate Overload： 300%F.S
2.4 MAXIMUM LOADING AND AXLE LOAD
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 A scale’s gross capacity, however, is not the best indication of whether a truck is too heavy to be weighed
on the scale. This is because trucks with different numbers and arrangements of axles apply their loads to a
scale differently. For example, a typical over-the-road transport truck has five axles and, according to the laws in
some countries, cannot weigh more than 40 to 44 tons. Typically, heavier over-the-road trucks have more axles
or wider axle spacing so as not to harm the roads and highway bridges.
To measure the actual strength of a weighbridge, we use its axle load or a kind of tandem axles, CLC
means concentrated load capacity, which is normally calculated based on a dual tandem axle. A weighbridge’s
CLC represents the maximum axle load for a group of two axles spaced 1.2 meters apart (with an axle width of
2.4 meters).Different countries has quite different applied truck types. Figure 1 shows the CLC rating for
weighbridge.
Rated Axle
Max. Capacity
Pictures Load(t) (t)

Single axle:7t 10

Single Module Single axle:15t 20/30

1.2m dual tandem

50/60
axle(CLC):30t

dual tandem
60/80/100
axle(CLC):40t
Single Module

1.35m 1.35m Tri-axle:60t 80/100/120

Tri-axle:80t 100/120/150

Single Module
Tri-axle:100t 200

Figure 1
Note:
・ Please keep in mind that the specific truck type will be applied for the specific application. Special rated
axle load information need to be clarified on the order.。
・ If the actual truck type is not included in above sheet, detail truck spec need to be submitted to MT to make
special design.

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3 WEIGHING SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE

3.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The electronic Truck Scale is composed of two parts: the weighing structure (platform) and the display (the
indicator and the instrument cable). Optional devices such as computer, printer, scoreboard, safe power supply
and socket plug can also be equipped per user’s specific requirements. See Figure 2 for details.

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3.2 WORKING PRINCIPLE
For PDX digital truck scale, the counterforce of a load cell deforms under the weight of a loaded truck driven
onto the scale. The strain gauge bridge bonded to the elastomer loses its resistance balance and outputs an
analog electric signal proportional to the weight of the loaded truck. The signal is transferred into a digital signal
through the amplifier, the A/D converter and microprocessor of the load cell and the indicator displays the weight
directly after the signal is processed by the CPU of the indicator. When the indicator is connected to a computer
and a printer, the indicator outputs the weight signal to the Weighing Management System composed of the
computer and printer. See Figure 3 for the Wiring Scheme of Truck Scale with eight load cells equipped.

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

Terminal
Printer

Keyboard
PC
Display

Figure 3 Wiring Scheme of Digital Truck Scale

The difference between Analog truck scale and digital truck scale is: The elastic body of a load cell deforms
under the weight of a loaded truck driven onto the scale. The strain gauge bridge bonded to the elastic body
loses its resistance balance and outputs an analog electric signal proportional to the weight of the loaded truck.
The signal is transferred into a digital signal through the amplifier and A/D transfer of indicator and the indicator
displays the weight directly after the signal is processed by the CPU of indicator. When the indicator is
connected to a PC and a printer, the indicator outputs the weight signal to the Weighing Management System
composed by the indicator, PC, and printer. See Figure 3 for the Wiring Scheme of Truck Scale with eight load
cells equipped.

Figure 4 Wiring Scheme of Analog Truck Scale

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3.3 VTSXXX Series Truck Scale Load Cell Introduction
3.3.1 Key Functions for POWERCELL PDX load cell:
POWERCELL brand load cells have stood up to the most extreme forces of nature in truck and rail scales for
more than 20 years. POWERCELL PDX load cells take this reliability to a new level through predictive
diagnostics to keep you continuously informed about your scale’s performance. The load cell’s on-board
microprocessor also provides you with the most accurate weight possible by continually adapting to common
factors such as temperature, nonlinearity, hysteresis, voltage variation, and sensor creep, which affect all
strain-gauge load cells. POWERCELL PDX is designed to be used in virtually any environment to provide you
with unmatched performance and industry leading total cost of ownership.
· No junction boxes – revolutionary design eliminates all junction boxes, which are wired by hand in the
field and are a common cause of vehicle scale failures (photo at right shows an example of a junction
box from older technology)
· Simplified network – removing junction boxes reduces the number of connections by at least 25%
compared to other systems
· Market-leading, long-lasting accuracy – 100% tested to provide superior weighing performance in all
environments and conditions
· Predictive diagnostics – self-monitoring system can notify you (on screen, email, text message) of
potential weighing errors before they become significant problems
· Robust design – heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant stainless steel designed to resist damage in abusive
environments
· Easy maintenance – quick-release connectors are designed to save time and money, getting your
scale back in service quickly while using the same robust, highly reliable design found in the harshest
and wettest military and medical applications, where performance is a matter of life and death
· Submersible – hermetically sealed, IP68/IP69K system, including the fully welded enclosure and
watertight connectors, ensures that a flooded scale won’t destroy your maintenance budget or give
you an unnecessary insurance claim
· Lightning protection – verified by independent testing to withstand up to an 80k amp surge, the built-in
lightning protection system provides a shield for your load cells and the terminal to keep your scale
running and eliminate unplanned expenses due to bad weather (tested to International Electro
technical Commission IEC62305-1)
3.3.2 Key Functions for POWERCELL GDD load cell
· Intelligent digital compensation technology
· High accuracy A/D conversion technology
· Strong anti-interference ability
· Direct output digital signal for long line transmission
· Stainless steel material
· Good welding sealing performance, Protection level IP68
· Low profile, easy to install
· Long term stability
· Suit for truck scale、Railway scale and all kinds of heavy weight application
· Load cell with intelligent diagnosis and pre diagnostic function
3.3.3 Analog GD load cell
· GD rocking column type weighing Load cell is an analog weighing sensor, It is easy to install and
maintenance, stable and reliable performance, Suitable for use in all kinds of harsh environments, Get
a number of domestic and international certification。
· GD load cell solves the problem of moisture and corrosion; use the laser welding technology,
Protection level IP68. All parts are sealed in a stainless steel case, Waterproof, anti-corrosion, can be
used for a variety of bad working environment, Measurement performance is not affected any more.

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 · Anti-rotation, anti-dumping patented technology. GD Column type load cell use The organic
combination of spherical stress and side anti lateral force arc technology so as to achieve the
requirements of anti-dumping, At the same time, the bottom of the load cell is connected with the
cylinder in the form of six angle cylinder and the anti-rotation function is also in the same time.
· Column structure：Overload ability, no special tools, easy installation and maintenance.

3.4 key Functions for Indicators in VTSXXX Series Truck Scale

3.4.1 Standard IND880 Terminal:
· Display: 640 x 480 color TFT display. Character height 41mm
· Completely new HMI experience, METTLER TOLEDO style
· Keyboard: Membrane, 30, Can input Chinese character and alphabet-numeric.
· Housing: Stainless steel, IP68/IP69K system, including the fully welded enclosure and watertight
connectors.
· Allow unit: kg, lb, g, t, mt, lb etc.
· Supports 4 scale platforms of up to 24 pcs POWERCELL PDX load cells if using external power
supply.
· A/D updates: 15~40 per second.
· Accuracy: OIML10000e
· Sensitivity：0.1μv
· Internal resolution: 1, 000, 000.
· Power Requirements: 100~240VAC with a line frequency of 49 to 61 Hz. Current: 0.5A
· Operating temperature: -10C40C, Humidity: 10％95％, noncondensing.
· Storage temperature: -20C60C, Humidity: 10％95％, noncondensing.
· Large and high brightness color TFT Display with more information displayed. True Chinese HMI, on
line Chinese character input and output.
· EWR patent technology: Replace A/D board without recalibration.
· Basic functions: Zero, Tare, Clear, AZM at G or G/N state.
· Digital filter: TraxDSP technology. TraxEMT diagnostic technology.
· Truck ID/Tare function: 1, 000 ID/Tare storages.
· Embedded network database. Can store up to 100, 000 transactions.
· Database summary: Print reports at any time segment, item total amount function.
· Ticker print: 4 formats（templates same as A,B,C,E of T800）
· Convert the weight of the goods and/or conveyance on the weighing platform into directly readable
digits.
· Keyboard calibration and set-up.
· Indicate such status of scale as at zero, kg or lb, gross or net, and tare in display.
· Lightning protection kits are available.
· Database explore: All transactions can be explored, print tickets at any time.
· Time & Date Function: power failure protection.
· 3 serial ports: RS232 and RS232/422/485, for easy data integration or print
· Network: 10/100M Base-T Ethernet.
· User management: User and administrator.
· Self-diagnostic: Failure assistant.
· Log files: tracking the operation.
· Verify time setting and seal function: Defend the cheat.
· No more junction box wiring: Load cells are connected together in series so that no junction box is
required. The entire network is a sealed system from the terminal in the scale house out to all of the
load cells in the scale.

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 · Predictive diagnostics: The system has self-monitoring capability that is designed for proactive
service, alerting you to potential problems before they occur. It helps you avoid unplanned downtime
and inaccurate weighing.
· If equipped with printer, the gross, tare, net, time, date, ID and CN can be printed out for permanently
recording.
· If equipped with scoreboard, weighing data can be readable at a distance.
· High protection of anti-cheating for PDX system.
3.4.2 IND880A Advanced Terminal
IND880A is the latest product of METTLER TOLEDO, this new terminal not only provides the traditional
weighing function, but also provides the strong computer function.
· Housing: Stainless steel, IP68/IP69K system, including the fully welded enclosure and watertight
connectors.
· Allow unit: kg, lb, g, t, mt, lb etc.
· Supports 4 scale platforms of up to 24 pcs POWERCELL PDX load cells if using external power
supply.
· A/D updates: 15~40 per second.
· Accuracy: OIML10000e
· Sensitivity：0.1μv
· Internal resolution: 1, 000, 000.
· Power Requirements: 100~240VAC with a line frequency of 49 to 61 Hz. Current: 0.5A
· Operating temperature: -10C40C, Humidity: 10％95％, noncondensing.
· Storage temperature: -20C60C, Humidity: 10％95％, noncondensing.
· Large and high brightness color TFT Display with more information displayed. True Chinese HMI, on
line Chinese character input and output.
· EWR patent technology: Replace A/D board without recalibration.
· Basic functions: Zero, Tare, Clear, AZM at G or G/N state.
· Digital filter: TraxDSP technology. TraxEMT diagnostic technology.
· Truck ID/Tare function: 1, 000 ID/Tare storages.
· Embedded network database. Can store up to 100, 000 transactions.
· Database summary: Print reports at any time segment, item total amount function.
· Ticker print: 4 formats（templates same as A,B,C,E of T800）
· Convert the weight of the goods and/or conveyance on the weighing platform into directly readable
digits.
· Keyboard calibration and set-up.
· Indicate such status of scale as at zero, kg or lb, gross or net, and tare in display.
· Lightning protection kits are available.
· Database explore: All transactions can be explored, print tickets at any time.
· Time & Date Function: power failure protection.
· 3 serial ports: RS232 and RS232/422/485, for easy data integration or print

3.4.3 IND245 Terminal

· Accuracy: OIML III
· Housing: Stainless Steel, with protection grade IP66
· Display: Large, back-lit graphic LCD display, 240x96, Chinese
HMI, readable under varying light conditions
· Weight display: Standard mode, 27 mm high. Application mode, 20 mm high
· Max. Display increments: 50,000
· A/D update rate: 366/sec.
· Sensitivity: 1 μ V/d
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 · Units of Measure: g, kg, lb, oz, t, ton
· Isolated output: com1: RS232; Com2: RS-232/RS485/20mA
· Automatic shutoff and backlight timeout features help extend battery life
· PC-based File Transfer Tool (FTT) to exchange ID and target tables between terminal and PC
· Alphanumeric keypad for quick entry of tare and ID information, 8 function keys, 4 navigation keys,
12-key alphanumeric keypad, On/Off button
· Motion detection range selectable
· Push-button zero range selectable
· Auto zero maintenance (AZM) available, AZM range selectable
· Display of gross, tare, net weights, time, date, I.D., and subtotal accumulation
· Keyboard entry and display of time, date, I.D., C.N.,
· Three-point linearization is available if necessary
· Operational temperature range: -10C ~ 40C
· Relative humidity: 0~95% (non-condensing)
· Power supply: 100~240VAC,49~61Hz
· Power consumption:  8W
· Excitation: +10VDC
· Global Approvals:
OIML: Class III 6000e, Class IIII 1000e, R76/2006-NL1-11.12
Europe: Class III 6000e, Class IIII 1000e, TC7918
USA: NTEP III, IIIL – 10,000d/2x5000d; CoC 11-040;
Canada: III, IIIHD - n max 10,000/20,000; AM-5819
Product Safety: UL, cUL, CE

3.4.4 IND780 Terminal

· Harsh and Panel-mount Environment enclosures

· Backlit, LCD graphical display; 320 x 240 pixels; 5.7” (145 mm) QVGA in active TFT color
· IND780 (with an external power supply) supports up to 24 POWERCELL PDX load cells for up to 4
platforms and provides a solution for axle scales. IND780 without an external power supply supports
up to 14 load cells, across multiple platforms if required. POWERCELL transmit a digital signal and
the transmitting distance is up to 300m.
· Local setup through front panel; online or offline setup with InSite™ Configuration Tool
· TraxDSP™ digital filtering and TraxEMT™ maintenance features
· Tare operations. Auto Zero Maintenance.
· Consecutive numbering may be enabled during setup.
· Print operation: 6 programmable output formats.
· Time and date memory are retained with AC power off.
· Bar code input interface.
· Simplified installation and commissioning procedures
· Improved diagnostic capabilities for system faults
· Fraud prevention by detection of cell breach and network authentication
· Enhanced Calibration with PDX: Calibration with PDX provides enhanced features to make installation
easier. The generally accepted procedure is to arrange the cells in order by serial number. IND780
reads the serial numbers and provides a way to address the cells quickly.
· Ability to display the signal and supply voltages and current of the POWERCELL PDX digital load cell
network without the use of other electrical measurement devices.
· Ability to display temperature sensor measurements made by the POWERCELL PDX load cell.
· Automatic and manual logging of the diagnostic and performance data associated with the
POWERCELL PDX digital load cell network.
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 · Detection and circuit protection against over-voltage or under-voltage conditions when used with the
POWERCELL PDX digital load cell.
· Hazardous approval: DEMKO 07 ATEX 0520819X
· Standard communications capabilities:
· One com port RS232
· One com port RS232, RS422, or RS485
· One TCP/IP 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
· Expanded Functions for IND780:
· PLC Interfaces: Allen-Bradley® Remote IO: supports discrete and block transfer, PROFIBUS® L2 DP,
EtherNet/IP™ & Modbus TCP, ControlNet™
· Discrete Inout/Outputs: Maxiumn 40 inputs, 56 outputs.
· TraxEMT™ embedded maintenance function.
· Application procedure can be programmed with TaskExpert to meet the special demands.

3.4.5 IND560 Terminal

· Module, series platform, Multi-unit combination.

· Sealed stainless load cell. Waterproof & moisture proof. Corrosion Protection-inside and out.
· DigiTOL cells transmit a digital signal and the transmittig distance is up to 270m.
· Automatically correct for errors caused by creep, nonlinearly, and temperature changes.
· Lightning protection equipped.
· Less Downtime.
· Vacuum fluorescent, 21mm weight display, graphic capabilities; 128 x 64 dot matrix. Maximum
resolution 100,000 divisions
· Keypad: Clear, Tare, Print, Zero, navigation keyset, full numerical keypad, alphanumeric capability,5
physical softkeys (15 total assignments)
· Power up to 14 POWERCELL　 PDX　 load cells
· Proactive monitoring of diagnostic information from individual cells, without the need for
maintenance-prone external analog-to-digital converter boxes.
· Precision diagnostics reduce technician repair time to minutes instead of hours.
· Enjoy excellent visibility at a distance. A large, bright vacuum fluorescent display provides visibility in
both low light and bright sunlight.
· Simultaneously interface with multiple peripherals including printers and large- character remote
displays.
· Optional METTLER TOLEDO Drive-560 software supports basic one- and two-pass weighing and can
store up to 100 truck IDs at a time.
· Optional USB QWERTY keyboard interface permits fast and easy data entry.
· Turn a truck scale into an accurate filling system: material transfer mode controls vehicle filling with
less hardware.
· Get the exact performance you need. TaskExpert　 programming tool enables the creation of custom
applications.
· Customize and store up to five print templates.
· Approved alibi memory for non-corruptible accounting of all registered vehicles.
· Four levels of security provide varied access to system and metrology setup.
· Flexible calibration options include: Traditional calibration with separate zero and span captures;
5-point linearization; step-calibration; CalFREE　 electronic calibration (requires no test weights) for
non-approved applications Program and store a repeatable calibration sequence (up to 20 steps)
· 2 electrically isolated serial ports standard (COM1: RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, COM4: RS-232)
· Optional 10Base-T Ethernet TCP/IP port with two additional serial ports (COM2: RS-232; COM3:
RS-232/422/485)
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 · Interface options PLC (select one option): Allen-Bradley® Remote I/O, PROFIBUS® DP, DeviceNet　,
Analog Output (4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC), EtherNet/IP　, Modbus TCP
· Agency approvals Weights and measures:
· USA: Class II 100,000d, Class III/IIIL 10,000d, CoC 05-057A2
· Canada: Class II 100,000d, Class III 10,000d, Class III HD 20,000d, AM-5593
· Europe: Class II determined by platform, Class III 10,000e, Class IIII 1000e. Includes Alibi Memory,
T2206, T2391
· Australia: Class III 7500e or 3 x 3000e multiple range, NMI S483 (pending)
· Enclosure dimensions (LxWxD): Harsh model: 265 x 160 x 170.3 mm (10.4 x 6.3 x 6.7 in.)
· Enclosure construction Harsh model: Stainless steel, IP69K certified Panel mount model: Stainless
steel front panel, certified type 4x/12 protection
· Power: Universal power supply, 87 to 264 VAC at 49 to 61 Hz, 600 mA consumption
· Operating environment: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F), 10% to 95% relative humidity,
non-condensing

3.4.6 IND780V Terminal

IND780V Terminal is specially designed for standard dynamic truck scale, it can meet static weighing
function, but it also can meet dynamic weighing function. The mainly functions are as follows:
· Internal resolution: 1/1000,000
· Max. Display increments: 50,000
· A/D update rate: 366/sec
· Sensitivity: 1 μ V/d
· Accuracy: OIML10000e
· Screen: 320x240 LCD
· Interface: Two serial interfaces：COM1:RS-232；COM2:RS-232 and
RS-422/RS-485 interface
· I/O interface： 4pcs input, 4pcs output
· Working range: -10C~45C
· Humidity: 10~95%
· Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 49–61 Hz, 400 mA
· Excitation voltage: +10 VDC, Can connect to 8pcs 350ohm Load cell
· Packing dimension: 475360316(mm)

3.5 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

3.5.1 Weighing Software
· Model: ScaleWin○ R NT Weighing management software
· Manufacturer: Mettler Toledo (Changzhou) weighing system Co. Ltd.
· Software carrier: CD-R
· Operation System: Chinese Windows 2000、Chinese Windows XP
· Hardware: requirements :PIII, 128M RAM, 200MHard disk
ScaleWin®NT management software is specially designed for vehicle weigh system.
This software is based on Windows2000、Windows XP operation system adopts Access ,SQL Server
database. It provides much function of vehicle drive control, weigh data collection, video display and shoot for
the weighing vehicle, various custom ticket and report, nicety and shortcut data query etc. It satisfies the
requirement for different site application. It greatly increases work efficiency of weigh operation and ensure users
economic interests.
The software is widely used in metallurgy, food, and storage, industrial and mining enterprises and so
on, it ensures the accurate measurement data, improves the management efficiency, reduces the operation cost,
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and promotes the enterprise information management. The main functions of the software are as follows：
· User setup: Satisfy the system individual setup, accomplish the setup of serial port, user-defined ticket
and report format, change the current user’s login password, clear screen, system setup and user
purview setup etc. without exiting system, when switching operator.
· Database setup : database set, data upload set, database backup, database initialization, and log
manage function etc.
· Data maintenance function: To add, modify and delete the basic database (such as vehicle
information, product name, specification, receiver, sender, transporter, product flow, area code, spare
character (1-8), contract information) and data import.
· Query & print function: provide report query, trade data query print etc. function.
· Switch between Chinese and English: Screen can be switched between Chinese and English.
· Manual repair function: full manual input weighing records in the special circumstances.
· Network database: Multi-scales can be managed by network.
3.5.2 ADI Remote Display
The METTLER TOLEDO ADI remote display is a highly visible weight display for indoor/outdoor use with
vehicle scales, floor scales, and other industrial weighing applications. It allows the weight to be seen by truck
drivers and other personnel who are not near the scale terminal. A dot-matrix screen of light-emitting diodes
(LED) displays up to six digits that are 120 mm high. One pair of characters shows the weight unit: kg
(kilograms), lb (pounds), T (tons), or t (metric tons). A second pair shows the weighing mode: GR (gross
weight) or NT (net weight). The remote display is compatible with METTLER TOLEDO digital terminals that use
continuous serial data output. It features automatic baud rate detection to simplify setup.
The main technical properties are as follows:
· Word height: 120mm
· Display red character
· Weight sign display：Gross / net：GR- Gross、NT- Net；Unit of weight： kg/lb
· Serial communication interface：
Standard input interface（COM1）：RS232、RS485 and 20mA Current loop(Connecting indicator)
Standard output interface（COM2）：RS232、RS485 (Display screen expansion）
· Baud rate： 300、600、1200、2400、4800、9600 、19200, adaptive when power up
· Data format： 8 bit data bits, 1 stop bits
· Check bit：Odd heck, Parity check and Non
· Shell material：Silver aluminum
· End Cap：Flame retardant ABS
· Power：Voltage：100~240VAC；Frequency：50/60Hz；Power consumption：40W
Table 4 ADI Remote Display dimension
Model L (mm) H(mm) D（mm）
ADI150 865 189 59
ADI155 880 340 59
ADI550 1035 189 59

3.5.3 AVS Weighing Management System

AVS vehicle weighing system is matching truck scale, to meet the automatic weighing function. The
system is combined by Vehicle automatic identification system、Vehicle driving indicating system、Vehicle
positioning system、Monitoring system、Electrical intelligent control system、Computer and weighing control
management software and so on. Greatly improve the work efficiency and quality of users, improve the
management level of enterprises。The following example is the AVS system configuration:

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 Figure 5 AVS Automatic vehicle weighing system
The main technical properties are as follows:
· Automatic weighing, improve efficiency.
· Multiple anti-cheating functions could prevent all kinds of cheating in weighing operation.
· System software has with anti-cheating tracking curve, the change of weighing signal in real time
collecting, displaying and saving weighing process, provide evidence for the screening of cheating
vehicles.
· Voice prompt function, which is easy for vehicle management.
· Powerful data interface functions to ensure seamless integration of information systems
· The process of weighing the capture function, weighing data can be superimposed to capture images,
for check later.
· The controller has a LCD display screen, which can display the working status of the equipment, the
fault information, and is convenient to find the equipment fault in time and reduce the time of stopping
the machine.
· With remote weighing function, weigh man could remote operate the truck scale.
· Weighing control cabinet with IP54 level, can meet the long-term reliable work in outdoor.
· Weighing control cabinet built-in heater (optional), to meet the northern low temperature cold
environment for long-term reliable work.
3.5.4 Lightning Strike Protection Device
All platforms are connected to the foundation distributed grounding net through the ground cable. Surge
protection solutions are already adopted inside the device such as indicator and the load cell. Voltage
surge protector, the indicator, printer and the computer are protected from being damaged by voltage
surge or lightning strikes from AC power.
3.5.5 Explosion proof Kit
Mettler Toledo supplies kinds of truck scale explosion proof kit, Custom could choose according the actual
situation, the following Ex truck scale all passed the national explosion-proof station system certification.
· Combining protection explosion-proof analog load cells system for vehicle scale
· Intrinsic safety analog load cells system for vehicle scale
· Non-spark explosion-proof Powercell PDX load cells system for vehicle scale
Refer to 72187570 explosion-proof truck scale Operator Manual for details.
3.5.6 PQ-32 Printer
· 80 column, 24 pin Chinese & English printer, with Chinese character library。
· RS232-C Standard Serial Interface.
Print Chinese format (Refer to Printer Operator Manual for details)。

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4 FOUNDATION SITE AND CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Foundation site

The length of foundation ramp should long enough to let the truck go through the truck scale in a straight
line, to avoid turn a corner in the process. Also the ramp should bear the same capacity as the truck scale load.
Foundation pit should have good drainage measures, As far as possible to avoid the choice of low-lying terrain.
The basic requirements for site selection are as follows ：
Table 5 The basic requirements for pit site selection
Pit style Total length of foundation Width land bearing Other
capacity

Pitiless Scale length≤14m：≥8m straight+ ≥Scale width+0.2m ≤40t CLC：≥ Not lower than the
Scale length +≥8m straight； 80kPa surrounding terrain,
Scale length≥15m：≥10m straight ≥60t CLC：≥ against seeper
+ Scale length +≥10m straight； 100kPa
200mm pier, straight≥12m

Shallow Scale length≤14m：≥8m straight + Road width≥Scale ≤40t CLC：≥ Not lower than the
Pit Scale length +≥8m straight； width +0.2m, 80kPa surrounding terrain, Near
Scale length≥15m：≥10m straight Total pit width≥ ≥60t CLC：≥ the drainage channel can
+ Scale length +≥10m straight Scale width +1.4m 100kPa be connected to the
foundation pit drainage

4.2 Foundation style

The foundation styles of Metter Toledo recommended are pitless foundation and shallow pit foundation,
design Institute can design according to the foundation drawings which supplied by Metter Toledo.
If trucks scale higher than the road after installation, called pitless foundation; if trucks scale lower than the
road after installation, called shallow pit foundation. see the next figure.

Pitless Foundation Shallow Pit Foundation

Figure 6 Pitless and Shallow Pit Foundation example

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 The 2 styles of foundation suit for different site conditions of the installation requirements, customers can
choose according to their own site conditions, for detail information, please see the next table.

Table 6 Foundation Comparison

Pitless Shallow Pit

Ramp Need Not

Foundation dig out Generally dig 1000mm deep, General dig 1500mm deep, affected by
dimension below the frozen layer burial facilities, obstacles, the impact of
the water table

Cleanness Rinse fast, simple, not seeper More flushing time, to be buried drainage
pipe first

Service and Simple and fast Work in the pit, trouble and time wasting
calibration

Foundation cost Cheaper Expensive

According to the requirements of customers in various industries, in order to facilitate the maintenance and
cleaning of garbage, we add the pier design in the load cell position(both for pitless and shallow pit
foundation), the cost is relatively cheaper than the pit foundation, Also easy to clean up garbage, easy to
maintain, especially for the South rainy environment. See next figure:

Figure 7 Foundation with pier installation example

4.3 Construction Notes
· Customers should use the foundation drawings for reference which supplied by MT, and combined
with the geological conditions, then the Design Institute of civil engineering design, also must meet the
requirements of the bearing capacity of the maximum load.
· the soil (under foundation) bearing capacity (ground resistance) value is not less than the
corresponding requirements of the drawings。If the geological condition of the site is collapsible loess,
expansive soil, backfill soil and frozen soil, the foundation must be treated with additional measures.
· Foundation excavation must be dug below the local frozen soil line. See construction specifications.
· For shallow pit foundation, maintenance holes must be set to set aside the necessary operating space
for installation and maintenance.
· For shallow pit foundation, drainage channel must be set；Pitless foundation should also consider the
surrounding drainage channel, to ensure the truck scale will not be flooded due to heavy rain.

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 · Requirements for Home Run Cable pipe：diameterΦ50mm、welded steel pipe by GB3092. The
crook cable pipe bending radius R greater than 6 times of cable diameter。If there are too much
bending points should considered to set a transition well, otherwise it will cause difficulties in line。
· The anchor bolts shall be securely welded with reinforced bar in the foundation.
· Foundation and scale should ensure the strength, stiffness and stability, and the gap between
foundation and the scale should be suitable (recommended 20~25mm), in order to have no contact
effect in the range of empty and maximum load.
· Detailed construction procedures can refer to the information provided by MT.
· After construction is completed, customer should cure the foundation according to the concrete
construction code.
4.4 Foundation Pre-buried Parts
Foundation pre-buried plates and anchor bolts are supplied by MT, we must take some measures to ensure
the accurate position of the anchor bolts and the pre-buried plates, Therefore, it is suggested to use two
grouting method to locate the anchor bolts and the pre-buried plates. In particular, the level of all the
baseplates and the elevation error must be consistent with the basic design requirements.
Foundation pre-buried plates see the next figure：

Figure 8 Foundation pre-buried plates position

4.5 Foundation curing
After foundation construction finished, must pay attention to the protection. In order to shorten the
construction period and maintenance time, allow the construction of concrete in the early strength agent and
other measures, when the concrete has not reached the design strength, it shall not be installed on the platform.
4.6 Weighing house
The design of the truck scale weighing house is determined by the user according to the actual needs,
Power supply mode, grounding mode and system equipment connection mode in the weighing house, see
Appendix A and truck scale wiring diagram.
4.7 Home run cable
The home run cable start from junction box, then go into the weigh house through the metal pipe, the metal
pipe location will be decided by the customer who according the foundation drawing and the site layout.
The metal pipe should be welded with the foundation grounding grid, the welding style please refer to the
appendix A.
4.8 Construction method of grounding grid
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 Refer to the appendix A.
4.9 The foundation construction for the truck scale with explosion proof kit
· For the truck scale in the explosive gas, the foundation construction should be designed by the people
with the explosive proof architectural design qualification, or use the construction engineering design
personnel engaged in technical services.
· Before foundation construction, please read the foundation drawing and the manual of explosion proof
truck scale those supplied by MT.
· All the safety gate impedance between the intrinsically safe system and not more than 4 ohms.
· For the truck scale with explosion proof kit, the home run cable connect the safety barrier and indicator
in the safe area though the metal pipe, we should set seal joints in the two sides of interface between
hazardous area and safe area. The safety barrier is usually installed in the safe area side of hazardous
areas and safety boundaries, so the home run cable stops in the safe barrier. The metal pipe length
will according the actual use, and refers to the manual of explosion proof truck scale.

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5 PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION

5.1 Foundation check

· Cleaning and pre embedded in the foundation pit and garbage, debris.
· According to the technical requirements of the basic design drawing, check the foundation
construction quality; use 20 meters tape to check each pre-buried plate dimension.
· Use dumpy level to check each pre-buried plate levelness and the relative elevation dimension

Foundation Ramp Local Sketch

The following is the truck scale foundation for the inspection table, which can be used for reference。If there
are elements that are not consistent with the foundation check item, Corrective action is required to ensure the
installation and use：

1. If the foundation concrete pouring has been completed Y □ N □

2. Days after concrete pouring completed < 7 days □ < 14 days □ >14day □
3. Are pre-buried plates been pre-buried Y □ N □
4. Hit pre-buried plates, to check any concrete void place Y □ N □
5. Days after pre-buried plates finished < 7 days □ < 14 days □ >14day □
6. The relative height difference between each pre-buried plate < 3mm □ < 5 mm□ >5mm□
7. If the installation height H meet the drawing requirement Y □ N □
8. If the distance between anchor bolt and pre-buried plate Between 50~60 Y □ N □
9. If all anchor bolts exposed thread is intact Y □ N □
10. If the foundation end gap size consistent with the drawing Y □ N □
11. If the pre-buried line pipe has been passed into the weighing house and is unblocked Y □ N □
12. If the road around the foundation is ready for the hoisting equipment entry Y □ N □
13. Days after the road around the foundation has been completed < 21 days □ >30day □
14. If the weighing house and ramp is finished Y □ N □
15. The distance from weighing house to weigh bridge M
16. Weighing house power supply 220V is OK Y □ N □
17. The drainage of foundation pit is OK Y □ N □
18. Days after ramp has been completed < 7 days □ < 14 days □ >14day □
19. If Grounding resistance is OK Y □ N □
20. Calibrated after installation finished Y □ N □

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 21. If notice to the metrological verification department Y □ N □
22. Key dimensions to check the following figure：

Dimension L L1 L2 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10
Data（mm）
Dimension W1 W2 W3 W4
Data（mm）

5.2 Safe operation note

· Enter the scene, must wear safety gear (such as helmets, labor protection gloves etc.).
· In the time of weigh module to be equipped with a clear sign or warning line, the non-construction
people should not went through.
5.3 Equipment and Tool Kits Needed for Installation (prepared by customer)
· Hoist. The maximum weight of the scale module and the operating location of the hoist determine the
tonnage required. It is recommended that the tonnage of the hoist should be two times the weight of a
module.
· Forklifts：capacity（3～6t）,be used to handle standard weights during the test .
· Jack：Lifting capacity is above 5t, quantity 1~2, if for concrete module, the jack lifting capacity should
be above 15t.
· Level、grease、feeler
· Farmar more than half capacity of truck scale and sensitivity farmar, often supplied by the local
Technical Supervision Bureau。
· 4 - 20cm x 20cm x 40cm hard (Oak or similar) wooden blocks, 2 piece of crowbar.
· Prepare some spare paint, for weigh module scuffing in installation.
5.4 Tools and materials（prepared by installation people）

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 Tools list：
Tool name Unit Quantity Tool name Unit Quantity
M30, M22,M19, M17 Sleeve EA Each 1 20 meters of steel tape EA 1
M30,M24, M20,M10, M6 Tap EA Each 1 12" adjustable wrench EA 2
6mm, 8mm, 10mm Inner Each 1 42" solid wrench
EA EA 1
hexagon spanner
Combined rotating tool Set 1 Digital multiemter EA 1
Sleeve extension rod EA 3 Use feeler EA 1
cutting pliers EA 1 30W electric iron EA 1
diagonal pliers EA 1 M30 Special wrench EA 1

Material list:
Material name Unit Quantity Material name Unit Quantity
3mm heat-shrinkable tubing EA Several lubricant EA 1
10mm heat-shrinkable tubing EA Several 9 core D type plug Set 3
Electrical insulating tape EA 1 25 core D type plug Set 3
Grease EA Several Loctite243 Thread locking agent EA 1
0.5A Fuse EA 5 Stainless steel shim with different
EA Several
Perpendicularity detection tool EA 1 thickness

The reference dimension of fastening piece list:

Bolt M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24 M27 M30
specification

16 mm 18 mm 21 mm 24 mm 30mm 36 mm 41mm 46mm

5.5 Stack storage of scale

If you are going to store the platforms, stack them one on top of the other in the following order:
· Make sure that the bottom module is stored off the ground
· Place additional lengths of 10 x 10 cm lumber between each pair of modules
· Store all other mechanical accessories, electrical instrumentation, and load cells in a clean, dry area

Bottom = Terminal Module I, Middle = Module II (Multi), Top = Module III

Module

Block

Figure 9 Stacking Modules

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6 CONCRETE TRUCK SCALE MODULE POURING

Concrete module can be poured at the same time of foundation construction, but MT recommend bellow：
After foundation construction finished, install concrete modules into the foundation pit, than pouring. Before
pouring, read the following instruction, and concrete pouring must according to《code for construction and
acceptance of concrete (GB50204)》. More detail content please refers to Appendix C.
6.1 Concrete requirements
· Concrete strength grade is not less than C30.
· Suggest to use commercial concrete which supplied by Qualified construction unit, and construction
unit is responsible for providing concrete pouring acceptance report and strength test report, this
should be done by customer, these reports should be as the equipment file storage.
· Use ordinary Portland cement or Portland cement.
· For coarse aggregate of concrete, the biggest diameter should not bigger than 20~25mm.
· Concrete slump 5~7cm.
· Concrete dosage should be calculated by truck scale specification and, Pouring cavity. Also concrete
loss and Residual dosage should be considered.
6.2 Concrete pouring
· Clean the debris and grease in weighing modules.
· If module concrete pouring outside the foundation pit, modules should be should be placed
horizontally, put the flange of module end plates bottom on the ground, and pad the ground. Use level
and straight ruler to school four angles, to keep module placement horizontally.
· If module concrete pouring inside the foundation pit, the modules must be kept horizontally, there is no
gap between locating tools and truck scale, Use level and straight ruler to school four angles, to keep
module placement horizontally.
· Inside surface of modules should be first brushed with cement mortar.
· Concrete ramp down into the scale body, pouring should be continuous, in the summer season the
speed of pouring should be fast to Prevent water evaporation.
· Use vibrating rod and surface vibrating device to compact concrete.
· The vibrating rod is in the continuous vibration time of each strip cavity, so that the surface of the
concrete will be presented with the floating slurry and no settlement, Vibration should be quickly
inserted slowly, otherwise easy to form a cavity.
· Use surface vibrator to vibrate uniformly in the surface of concrete.
· Try to avoid contacting modules with the vibrator, noting that each of the cavities and the scale body
must be fully vibrating.
· The surface of modules should be sleeked three times, to form the 1% apron slope, if need anti-skip
function, could knurl or notch for antiskid rubber wheel on the surface of the modules.
· Timely remove the cement mortar in the framework of the scale body, to ensure the appearance of the
truck scale.
6.3 Winter construction requirements
· According to the meteorological information for many years, outdoor daily average temperature of five
consecutive days stable below 5 C, winter construction measures should be taken; Users should try to
avoid construction under this kind of condition.
· Do something for anti-freeze when the temperature suddenly drops.
· Before freezing, the compressive strength of concrete shall not be less than 30% of the standard value
of concrete strength (Is equivalent to the standard room temperature conditions for 2 days), can be
added in the amount of early strength agent, antifreeze agent.
· Aggregate that used in concrete must be clean, not include ice, snow, etc.
6.4 Summer and rainy season construction requirements
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 · The aggregate and water temperature can't be too high, sand should be sunscreen , in summer The
temperature of concrete out of the tank shall not exceed 30.
· Try to Short the distance between the mixing and pouring, after pouring, immediately cover the module
with film, to avoid water escape.
· Concrete should not be poured in the evening, and after be poured; concrete should avoid the sun
directly.
· Because of sand moisture, cover material should be prepared, which will be covered in time when
construction completed or showers.
6.5 Concrete curing
· Usually 6~12 hours in natural curing after pouring (summer can be shortened to 2~3h) of concrete
cover and watering.
· At the time of Concrete initial setting, cover the concrete surface with the cover materials, cover
materials can choose sacks; straw bags; mats, etc. cover the module in time to avoid water escape in
summer season.
· In beginning time, use sprinkling can to water, two days later, water with rubber hose, the number of
water sprinkling ensures that the cover is always wet. In the summer moisture evaporates quickly, to
timely spraying.
· Time of water curing of concrete is more than 7 days, for the concrete which has the requirement of
retarder or anti - permeability, shall not be less than 14 days.
· Water for concrete curing should be the same as water used in concrete mixing.
· When concrete strength has not reached 1.2N/mm2 (in the standard curing conditions, two days of
maintenance),it is prohibited to step on.
· When the concrete strength is not reached, it is strictly prohibited to use, otherwise easily lead to
concrete fragmentation. Under normal circumstances, the concrete curing 28 days to reach 100% of
the intensity.

7 INSTALLATION

First, open all the wooden boxes and paper boxes to check all the parts with the packing list. If you find
some parts are missing, please note to Metter Toledo as soon as possible.
7.1 Adjusting plate installation
· Check all the foundation dimensions, Loosen and dismount nuts from the anchor bolts on the fixed
base plated and place the adjusting plates on the base plate. Then screw the nut onto the bolt (but
don’t screw down).
· The big holeφ50 in adjusting plate could be easily adjustment, adjust the placement of this plate to
make the load cell center line meet the installation requirements, then tighten the anchor bolt nut。
· When put adjustment plate on each pre-buried plate, one of the pin hole should in the line with the
load cell center line, see Figure 10。
· For 200t truck scale (with PDX 90t or GD100t), there is no the requirement for adjustment.

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 Figure 10 Adjusting Plate Placement
7.2 Locating pin and bolt protection
Befor insert the locating pin and tighten nut, apply grease on the pins and nuts.

Figure 11 Grease the pins and nuts

In order to improve the effect of anti-loose, MT suggest to grease Loctite243 thread locking agent on the
thread part of pins, than use inner hexagon spanner M6 to tighten pin to the adjusting plate,。
Every adjusting plate side, install the grounding plate on any anchor blot.

Figure 12 Grounding cable installation

7.3 Install low receiver
Put low receiver on adjusting plate, insert 3 locating pins, and ensure there is no debris between low
receiver and adjusting plate.
Use level gauge to correct the levelness of low receivers, ensure the height error of every load cell
installation placement is in 3mm.

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 Figure 13 three pins and single pin receiver
7.4 Bumper bolt preparation
Install the longitudinal bumper bolt on the middle pre-buried plate like below figure, put the bolt towards the
inside direction, first move the bolt to outside to get a big gap for install modules.
Side bumper bolt could be not installed at this time.

Figure 14 Longitudinal bumper bolt

7.5 Install upper receiver
Apply grease on the top of upper receiver, insert into the module, keep the receiver in correct placement
without tilting.
7.6 Install truck scale module
Special alert：
This manual does not contain detailed information on the safety operation of the equipment; please strictly
follow the relevant regulations on safety operation.
Use crane to put the first module into the foundation pit, the wire rope angle from module should bigger
than 45 degree. Apply grease on the locating tools, than insert into receivers. Next put the middle module and
the terminal module in to the foundation pit. When put the second module in, insert the coupler pin into the
couplers of the two adjacent modules, the coupler pins need to be greased first.

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 Figure 15 Multi modules truck scale installation

Check and correct the gap around the modules to meet the requirement of installation. Use level gauge to
check the levelness of modules, the load cell shims could be used to adjust the height of modules.
The gap between truck scale and foundation ramp should e controlled in 15～35mm.

7.7 Check verticality of locating tools

When all modules are installed, the verticality of locating tool should be checked. We can adjust the
adjusting plate from all directions to make sure the locating tool is vertical; can use gradienter to check the
verticality.

Beat here

Figure 16 Adjust the adjusting plate to ensure the verticality of locating tool

After verified the verticality, tighten the bolt of anchor, fix the adjusting plate.
To avoid the attack form modules when the truck pass through the truck scale, it's better to fill epoxy resin
adhesive or corresponding expansion cement into the big holes of adjusting plate, the materials aren't contained
in packing list.
7.8 Check the height difference between truck scale top surface and foundation ramp
If truck scale top surface is lower than the foundation ramp exceeding 3mm, we must add some load cell
adjusting shims. If you find that a load cell is not compacted, also can be adjusted by shims. The total
thickness of shims in each load cell should less than 12mm.
7.9 Installing POWERCELL PDX Load Cells
METTLER TOLEDO recommends positioning the load cells with the serial numbers in sequence so that the
lowest number is installed at the first location and the highest number at the final location (see Figure17).

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 Load Cell
1 3 5 7
with Lowest Serial
Number (1#)
Load Cell
with Highest SN
2 4 6 8 (located close to
the name pl)

Figure 17 Cable Routing for POWERCELL PDX Load Cell Network

· Use jack to lift one side of modules until people can get out the locating tool.
· Apply multi-purpose grease to the load surface of the cell buttons at the top and bottom of the
POWERCELL PDX load cell, Place the hex end of the load cell into the lower receiver, ensuring that that
the two hex surfaces mate.
· Make sure the cable connectors point toward the outside of the scale and are oriented 30° out and
away for the best cable routing.
· Make sure the hex surface of the load cell is aligned properly with the hex surface of the lower receiver.
To check alignment, rotate the load cell with your hand. The load cell should rotate freely several
degrees
· Gently lower the module onto the load cell, ensuring that the top end of the load cell is seated inside
the receiver socket.
· Repeat all the above procedures until all load cells are finished installing. At the same time, we
recommend that you use an appropriate prism to check the load cell’s perpendicular mounting
position by holding it against the cylindrical housing tube.
NOTE: To keep the load cell connectors clean, leave the caps on the connectors until you are ready to
install the cables.

Grease

Figure 18 Installing the Load Cell

7.10 Cabling and cable arrangement
Cabling in PVC Pipe which alongside and longitudinal direction. The rest cable could be put in gaps of
module couplers.

Figure 19 Cabling and cable arrangement

7.11 Setting bumper gaps
When modules are assembled and load cells were adjusted properly, tighten all longitudinal and side
bumper bolts, bumper gaps should be ensure that the clearance between the bolt head and the retaining parts is

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about 3mm.
For single module truck scale, the longitudinal bumper is still in the ramp.

Figure 20 Setting bumper gaps

7.12 Connect cables
After cable arrangement is ready, please connect cables according wire diagram in the document bag.
Assemble the junction boxed on the side covers.

Figure 21 Assemble junction box

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7.12.1 GD truck scale wiring diagram
See the wiring diagram 30214581：

Figure 22 GD Wiring Diagram

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7.12.2 GDD truck scale wiring diagram
See the wiring diagram 30028039：

Figure 23 GDD Wiring Diagram

7.12.3 GDD cable connecting and addressing

· Serial number of Load cell could be smart read , which will be easy to addressed.
· Net working
· You can complete the entire process of the address in a display interface after the load cells are fully
connected.
In order to synchronize with the traditional concept of wiring, require the operator to know the position and
the serial number of the load cells on the scale, so it will be easy to modify the address of the load cells at the
indicator screen (see manual of indicator)
7.12.4 PDX cable connecting and addressing
See the wiring diagram 72239699：

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 Figure 24 PDX Wiring Diagram

· Load cell serial number could be smart read and display that easy to addressing
· Net working
· The load cell which connect to the homerun cable should be as the first load cell
· The homerun cable could be start from any load cell, by chain connection, and the last load cell will
connect the terminal connector boot
· You can complete the entire process of the address in a display interface after the load cells are fully
connected.

8 System connection and ground

Special：Must be strictly kept inside and outside of all electronic devices dry, otherwise it will cause
corrosion and thus affect the measurement performance of the scale. If the truck scale will be installed in a long
time, please pay attention to using the insulated connector rubber protection exposed end exposed casing
protection cable end.
8.1 VTSXX5 series truck scale load cell system connection
VTSXX5 series truck scale system connection include the connection between GD load cell and AJB
junction box, the connection between junction box and indicator, the connection between indicator and printer ,
computer etc. please see the wiring diagram 30214581.
8.1.1 The connection between load cable cell and junction box
Put all the load cell cables through cable pipe to the sealing joint which in junction box, all the connection
please see the wiring diagram in back of junction box cover, the load cell cable core line receiving indicator
corresponding to the color。
After the cable connection, use special wrench to tighten the connection box all sealing joint locking nut
and tighten must ensure the tightening torque 2.5kg.m, then tighten the lid screws and tighten must tighten as
order symmetrically, recommend the use of spin with the rotary rod length of 150mm, rotary rod diameter 6mm.
8.1.2 The connection between junction box and indicator

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 Use the special home run cable, one end of the home run cable is sealed into the junction box, and each
core wire is fixed on the box, and the other end is connected with the terminal of the indicator. Please see the
wiring diagram 30214581.
8.2 VTSXX6 series truck scale load cell system connection
VTSXX6 series truck scale system connection include the connection between GDD load cell and DJB
junction box, the connection between junction box and indicator, the connection between indicator and printer ,
computer etc. please see the wiring diagram 30028039.
8.2.1 The connection between load cable cell and junction box
Refer to the wiring diagram; connect the cable core wire (4 cores) of the load cell to the connection of the
corresponding junction box.
For single module truck scale and two modules truck scale, one junction box will be used. Single module
truck scale use 5 holes junction box, two modules truck scale use 7 holes junction box. For three modules truck
scale two junction boxes will be used ,one 5 holes junction box and one 6 holes junction box. For four modules
truck scale three junction boxes will be used , one 4 holes junction box ,one 5 holes junction box and one 6
holes junction box.
Connect two connection box with 6 core double shield cable, 6 core cable respectively through junction
box sealing joint into the box, then connected with the terminal in junction box.
Load cell cable core line and color corresponding relationship：
core line color RED BALCK WHITE BLUE YELLOW/GREEN
Signal Definition VIN GND CANH CANL SHLD
Home run cable core line and color corresponding relationship
core line color RED BALCK GREEN WHITE BLUE YELLOW/GREEN
Signal Definition VIN GND GND CANH CANL SHLD
Load cell cable (4 cores) line corresponding to the PG9 specification seal, home run cable (5 core) line
corresponding to the PG13.5 specification seal. After all the connection is well done, tighten the lock nut and
tighten the connection box with a special wrench to tighten the connecting box to ensure that the tightening
torque is 3kg.m, then tighten the lid screws. Tightening must tighten as order symmetric, recommend the use of
spin with the rotary rod length of 150mm, rotary rod diameter 6mm。
Connecting method of W1 in junction box：For single junction box truck scale (one or two modules) , W1
must be placed in nipple position. For multi junction boxes truck scale(more than three modules), only the W1
in the most far from the main junction box which directly be connected to the indicator, must be in a nipple
position, the W1 in other junction boxes must be in a position to break.
CAUTION：If the W1 connection mode error, can lead to system communication is not reliable。
The connection between junction box and indicator
Six core home run cable (usually 15 meters, the longest no more than 150 meters), one end of the home
run cable is sealed into the junction box, and the other end wire core is fixed on terminal of indicator.
8.3 VTSXX7 series truck scale load cell cable and home run cable connection
The POWERCELL PDX network is designed to minimize cable length and promote easy installation. No
junction boxes are needed. POWERCELL PDX load cell cables are installed using quick-connect connectors,
which produce an audible “click” when installed properly. Each load cell is cabled to the next, until the last load
cell in the network is connected. A termination connector and protective boot are secured to the last port of the
last load cell to complete the chain. The METTLER TOLEDO IND780 terminal and IND880 terminal can support a
network with as many as 24 nodes (with an auxiliary power supply). With the IND780 terminal or IND880
Terminal, these load cells can be parsed into four logically independent platforms

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 1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

The system connection specific requirements and steps are as follows：

1） Determine how the cabling will be routed. The load cell in the most convenient position can take the home
run cable input. A daisy-chain network must be created from this point with a terminating connector on the
last load cell.
2） Route the cables through conduits to connect the daisy chain.
3） Secure the cables to the modules with wire ties so the cables are off the ground. Dress the cables to form a drip
loop at a point before the cables connect to the load cells, see the next figure：

Figure 25 Dressing the Load Cell Cables

· Water collecting on a cable will travel along the cable to its lowest point before reaching connectors or
seals.
· It is important that the load cell cable allows the load cell to move freely. The drip connection should
behave like a spring.
· A straight connection (no drip loop) could cause premature cable failure by putting excessive pulling-stress
on the cable end.
4） Cable information：
· Cell to cell cable: Link the load cells with connectors on both ends.
· Cell to cell cable: Link the load cells with connectors on both ends.
5） Connecting the Home Run Cable：
· Connect the home run cable to the POWERCELL PDX load cell as described in the procedure for
connecting load cell cables.
· Connect the home run cable to the terminal as described in the terminal’s manual.
CAUTION：Make sure that no stray conductors are left unsecured. Exposed strands of wires can lead to
communication failures if they bridge the connection in the terminal block
6） Connecting Load Cell Cables：
POWERCELL PDX cables are not integrally attached to the load cells. This allows easy replacement of a
damaged cable or load cell (where permitted) without the need for recalibration.
· Dielectric compound is applied inside the load cell connector at the factory。
· This compound provides an additional moisture barrier for the contacts.
· Remove the transportation caps from the connectors on the load cell and cable.

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 · Inspect both connectors to determine if they are free from foreign material or dirt. Remove any foreign
objects. Ensure that the pins in the load cell are straight. The connector must be correctly and completely
seated so the gasket will seal out all moisture.
· To secure the connection, press the connector inward and turn the connector ring clockwise. There will be
an audible click when the connector is properly closed.

Top Connector Bottom Connector Cable's Connector

Notch

Notch

Figure26 Load Cell Cable Connectors

· Tip: Simultaneously push in (toward the load cell) and twist the connector to get it to seat/unseat properly.
· Do not use wrenches or pliers on the load cell or cables. If the fit is correct and free of foreign material, you
should be able to assemble the connection easily by hand (insert the cable connector and then twist the
connector ring).
· The connector is keyed in the proper orientation. The key inside the lower connector is positioned 180°
opposite of the top connector (see Figure 26).
· If your view is obstructed, twist the cable to feel the position of the key. Once the key is aligned, the
connector will slip in easily (don’t force it).
· The two connectors on the POWERCELL PDX load cell are interchangeable and can take either an incoming
or outgoing cable.
· Push the rubber connector boot forward over the load cell connector to protect the connector from dirt and
ice.
· The detailed operation and requirements are listed in Appendix B.

8.4 Connect Indicator to Printer, Computer, or Scoreboard

Connect indicator to printer by one special cable (as accessory) if one printer is selected. Connect indicator to
printer and computer by two cables: one to computer, another to printer.
When the system used indicator, scoreboard, computer (which be installed weighing soft) and printer, we will
connect indicator and scoreboard, connect indicator and computer, connect printer and computer.
8.4.1 Power Connection
Insert the power plugs of the indicator, printer, or computer into a multi-function socket plug which is connected
to the outer power supply. If a safe power supply is purchased, the plug of this socket plug is connected to the output
of the safe power supply. Refer to System Wiring Diagram for details.
8.4.2 Scoreboard Connection
If a scoreboard is selected, users should clearly state it in the purchase order. When the scale is equipped with
computer, printer and Scoreboard, JW interface should be equipped for indicators to connect to computers and JN

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interfaces to connect to a scoreboard controller. Printer will connect to computer with RS-232 interface. See System
Wiring Diagram and Scoreboard Manual for details.
8.5 System proper Grounding
Effective grounding is required for safe, reliable and stable operation. The detail of grounding, please refer to
“Appendix A”.
8.6 SHIMMING
When all cables have been connected, address the load cells electronically (according to the technical manual
for a compatible scale terminal such as T800, IND560, IND780 or IND880). After addressing the load cells via the
terminal, follow the mechanical shimming procedure.
The shimming procedure used during installation should have provided the optimal mechanical installation.
Now it is possible to make small corrections by verifying the output of each load cell.
NOTE: Do not electronically shift adjust the scale (load cells) until you are sure you have mechanically shimmed
all load cells according to the following steps

8.6.1 Prerequisites
· Each load cell is addressed in accordance to the terminal’s technical manual.
· The load cells have warmed up for approximately 1/2 hour. That allows the electronics to reach their
optimal operating temperature. If the scale has not warmed up sufficiently, you will notice some drift in the
load cell output.
· In the scale terminal, the values of the shift constant for each load cell should be 1 (not adjusted). Failure
to make sure that these values are set to 1 will significantly lengthen the calibration time.
During installation you should have shimmed the base plates so that the scale is level with the approach. If the
scale is still below the approach, shim the receivers until the scale is the required height.
Make sure that you know the proper location of each cell in your scale and those cells 1, 2, 3, and 4 are
supporting the first (or starting) module of the scale.

Figure27 Recommended Load Cell Numbering

8.6.2 Load Distribution（No Load on Scale）
Due to the differences in weight loading, the pairs of cells under middle modules will transmit double the weight
of the pairs at the approach ends of the scale. That is because cells 3 and 4 are carrying half the weight of both the
starter module and the middle module, while cells 1 and 2 are carrying only half the weight of the starter module. The
weight on cells 3 and 4 is about double that on cells 1 and 2.
Ideally, the pairs of cells in a section should have the same load and corresponding output (for example, 1–2,
3–4, 5–6, etc.).
Both the 30t and 50t POWERCELL PDX load cells will transmit 0.1 kg per count as their minimum value;
however, the terminal will allow you to decrease the sensitivity if you wish.

8.6.3 Shimming Sequence

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 Each load cell in the section pair should see the same amount of weight. Otherwise, the scale is not
mechanically balanced and requires shimming.
Shimming should be done with test weights or a service vehicle to ensure the best results.
Shimming to a lower percentage than the 20% mentioned below improves calibration and scale performance.
Example: A typical 18-meter weighbridge weighs about 13.5 tons. If the bridge were evenly balanced, you
would see 1125 kg on each of the end load cells and 2250 kg on the middle cells. If you were to use a test mass of
3 tons to perform a shift test, the end cells would increase their output to 4125 kg (1125 kg + 3000 kg) and the
middle cells would increase their output to 5250 kg (2250 kg + 3000 kg).

1) Ideal values with shift test load applied：

Cell No. Cell 1 Cell 3 Cell 5 Cell 7
Load Distribution (kg) 4125 5250 5250 4125
Cell No. Cell 2 Cell 4 Cell 6 Cell 8
Load Distribution (kg) 4125 5250 5250 4125

2) Observed values with shift test load applied:

Cell No. Cell 1 Cell 3 Cell 5 Cell 7
Load Distribution (kg) 3375 5250 5250 4125
Cell No. Cell 2 Cell 4 Cell 6 Cell 8
Load Distribution (kg) 4375 5350 5300 4125

The difference between the highest and lowest observed values on section1 would be 1000 kg (4375 kg –
3375 kg). Cell 1 indicates the lowest amount of weight because it is not being loaded as much as its peers, so it
should be shimmed until the weight indicates a higher value (the offset between the higher and the lower within
20%). Add mechanical shims and retest this cell with the test load. You should notice that the load on cell 1
increased and the loads on cells 2, 3 and 4 may have decreased. Perform this test again until the scale meets your
desired condition.

If you didn’t reach your target value, jack up the module and add another shim. If you exceeded your target
value when shimming, replace the shim that you used with the next thinner size.
NOTES:
· Remember that most of the time an uneven load is caused by an uneven foundation. In some cases, the
scale might also be uneven (more frequently with concrete scales because they are stiffer).
· If you don’t mechanically shim the scale, you might experience problems with repeatability and with
calibration. Neither problem is related to the load cells.
· Performing mechanical shimming will speed up calibration.

9 TEST AND SETUP ON SITE

9.1 Preparation
· Check the wiring and ensure that all connections are fine and that no loose or broken wiring exists.
· Knowing how to operate an indicator. Turn on the power of the system and warm up the indicator for 30
minutes.
· Test weights and hoists ready on site.
· Understand the Indicator Operation Manual.
9.2 Introduction on indicator operation
Different kinds of indicators can be equipped for the truck scale, such as the IND245, IND560, IND780 and
IND880 indicator. For details, refer to the Technical Manual and Operator Manual of indicator equipped.

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9.3 Test sequence
The truck scale has been calibrated and all parameters have been set up before delivery. After the installation of
a scale, the only thing user needs to do is to adjust the span and the zero. Users don’t need to re-calibrate or reset the
scale unless they have changed the power cell or other important parts.
9.4 Shift adjustment
If you use indicator IND245, detail see Technical Manual and Operator Manual of indicator IND245;
If you use indicator IND560, detail see Technical Manual and Operator Manual of indicator IND560;
If you use indicator IND780, detail see Technical Manual and Operator Manual of indicator IND780;
If you use indicator IND880, detail see Technical Manual and Operator Manual of indicator IND880.
9.5 Zero adjustment
Refer to Indicator Technical Manual and Operator Manual.
9.6 Span adjustment
Refer to Indicator Technical Manual and Operator Manual.
9.7 Self-test
After the truck scale is installed and tested, it must be verified according to the limits of “JJG539　97 Verification
Regulation Of Digital Indicating Weighing Instrument”.
Note: JJG539 is the regulation of China, and the OIMLR76 – international regulation is suggested.
9.8 Hand over
After the self-test is passed, the truck scale should be verified by a local metrology department or other
authorized department to obtain a certification. Then the truck scale can be handed over to users for formal operation.
9.9 Operation instruction
The Indicator can provide many functions, such as Time/Date modification, Tare Weight storage, accumulation,
etc. Refer to Indicator Technical Manual and Operator Manual for details.
· In case a PCB is replaced, just input the original setup parameters to the new PCB, re-calibration is
unnecessary.
· In case a load cell is replaced, just input the original shift constant parameter to the new PCB of the
indicator, re-calibration is unnecessary.
· For detailed operation for indicator and printer after they are connected, refer to Printer Operator Manual and
Indicator Technical Manual and Operator Manual for details.
· For detailed operation for computer and printer after they are connected, refer to Electronic Scale Weighing
Management System Operator Manual.
· Only trained and qualified persons can operate and maintain the scale
· The truck scale can be put into formal operation only when it has passed the inspection carried out by the
national metrology department.

10 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

10.1 Maintenance and service plan

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10.2 Inspection and preventive maintenance procedures

Preventive maintenance procedures should at least include the following steps:

Truck scale platform and foundation:

· Check whether the foundation ramp is damaged or not.
· Check the truck scale and the foundation to see if there is debris stuck between the scales and the
foundation.
· Check all corners of the truck scale to see if there are eye winkers (such as stones, etc.)
· Check the area in the lower part of the truck scale, to see if there is a gathering of material.
· Check the drainage pump (if there is), and check the drainage system.
· Check the scale of the existence of cracks, corrosion, and local deformation and weld cracking
phenomenon.
· Check the coupler of the connecting point of the scale platform module is damaged.
· Check whether the side rail is damaged (if there is).
· check whether the scale modules can freely rock
· Check bumper system to see if the longitudinal and side bumper gap (2~3mm) is normal, if needed,
please adjust according to the requirement.

Load cells:
· Lifting the modules by jack, to check the load cells.
· Check if any wear indication on the top of load cell because of unbalance loading.
· With appropriate oil in the support plane of the load cell.
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· Check the load cell's mounting plate, if necessary, please fasten.
· Check if the load cell cable is damaged, and tighten the cable which may loosen.
· Check the parts（if there is）of the grounding and lightning protection system.

Junction boxes (if there are):

· Open every junction box to check if there is a debris and moisture phenomenon.
· Ensure the reliable connection of cable junction box.
· Check the sealing cushion of junction box, if need to be changed.

Indicator and Truck scale:

· check for error messages and data logs（if there are）.
· Ensure the grounding of indicator is working.
· Check verification mechanism seal is intact.
· Execute the system integration in accordance with the requirements of the user.
· The maximum speed of the vehicle is not exceeding than 5km/h.
· To cut off the power when not work. Prohibit the vehicle on the scale for a long time to stay or stay for the
night.
· Weighing vehicles and cargo weight should not exceed the rated capacity; the actual axle load of vehicle
shall not exceed the provisions of Table 2.
· Weighing room should with fire security measures, and truck scale should be regularly checked by the
Legal Metrology Management Department
· Do some anti-mouse work to prevent small animal bite load cell cable or home run cable.
· It is strictly prohibited to do welding work on the scale, or put the truck scale as a ground wire.

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11 TROUBLESHOOTING

11.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems Solutions

11.1.1 Incorrect data displayed

· Receivers fracture, makes scale move Replace new receivers
· The level degree of the weighbridge is out of tolerance. Ensure the same level with the stainless
Receiver shims.
· The scale blocked by sundries or rubbishes Check and clear any sundries.
· Weight Difference due to temperature between day and The warm-up time for the indicator should be 30
night, the warm-up time in winter is not enough. min in winter
· Load cell failure. Replace LC
11.1.2 Data displayed is unstable and drifting
· The joint between the instrument cable and indicator Re-weld the cable.
connected badly or welded defectively.
· The cable connector of the L.C. is affected by moisture Dry it with hair drier.
· The wind is strong. Adjust the filter parameters of the indicator.
· No grounding cable for the indicator. Set grounding cable.
· No stable input power. Use the illuminative power supply or use voltage
stabilizer.
· Low isolation resistance of L.C. due to Replace L.C. cable
the L.C. cable scraped.
11.1.3 Can’t return to gross zero after unloading the scale.
· The bumper bolt is malfunctioned Readjust the bumper gap.
· Bad performance with the L.C. Check and replace the L.C.
· Too High AZM settings Readjust the AZM settings.
· Not clear tare Press “Clear” key to return gross weight mode.
11.2 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR INDICATOR
Please refer to Indicator Technical and Operation Manual for troubleshooting guidance.

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12 SERVICE PARTS

12.1 EXPLODED DRAWING:

VTS Series Multi-deck Truck Scale Exploded Drawing

VTS Series Single-deck Truck Scale Exploded Drawing

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12.2 SERVICE PARTS LIST OF VTS240 & VTC230 TRCUK SCALE

Ref. No. Part No. Description QTY

1 30125438 Pre-buried Plate M1 2
2 30125439 Pre-buried Plate M2 2
3 30091234 Pre-buried Plate M3 2 x n(modules)-2
4 111783 Anchor Bole M20X300 12 x n(modules)+8
5 102631 Nut M20 24 x n(modules)+16
6 102654 Washer20 4 x n(modules)
7 102670 Spring Washer20 12 x n(modules)+8
8 133598 Big Washer 8 x n(modules)+8
72243605 Adjusting Plate
9 2 x n(modules)+2
72198467 Adjusting Plate (100tCLC)
10 30105477 Longitudinal Bumper Blot M30x160 4 x n(modules)-4
11 102673 Spring Washer 30 8 x n(modules)-8
12 117131 Side Bumper Bolt M24X100 4
13 112706 Nut M24 4
14 102656 Washer24 4
15 102671 Spring Washer24 4
72243603 PDX Receiver
173919 PDX Receiver PDX-90t
16 30027470 GDD Receiver 2 x n(modules)+2
30095650 GD Receiver
72210890 GD-100 Receiver
42700252 20t Load cell SLC820 – C3
42700253 30t Load cell SLC820 – C3
42700254 30t Load cell SLC820 – C4
30202742 30t Load cell SLC820 – C5
42700255 30t Load cell SLC820 – C6
42700256 50t Load cell SLC820 – C3
42700257 50t Load cell SLC820 – C4
30202744 50t Load cell SLC820 – C5
30202747 50t Load cell SLC820 – C6
72238148 90t Load cell SLC820 – C3
17 2 x n(modules)+2
72238149 90t Load cell SLC820 – C4
72236266 15t Load cell SLC720 - C3
72236267 20t Load cell SLC720 - C3
72236268 30t Load cell SLC720 - C3
72246552 50t Load cell SLC720 - C3
72192900 Load cell GD-15t 13m
72192901 Load cell GD-20t 13m
72192902 Load cell GD-30t 13m
72192903 Load cell GD-50T 13m
72192904 Load cell GD-100T 13m
61043497 Locating pin (3 pins) 6 x n(modules)+6
18
116629 Locating pin (1 pin) 2 x n(modules)+2
30040300 Receiver shim (3 pins)---0.5mm
72239863 Receiver shim (3 pins)---1mm
72239865 Receiver shim (3 pins)---2mm
72239866 Receiver shim (3 pins)---3mm
19 72239867 Receiver shim (3 pins)---4mm Varies
72220504 Receiver shim (PDX 90t)---1mm
72220505 Receiver shim (PDX 90t)---2mm
72220506 Receiver shim (PDX 90t)---3mm
72220507 Receiver shim (PDX 90t)---4mm
20 30092720 Coupler pin Φ39.5X98 2 x n(modules)-2
30116264 Side plate end 30t-40t
21 30116260 Side plate end 60t-100t 4
30212748 Side plate end 7t-15t

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Ref. No. Part No. Description QTY
30212792 Side plate single 30t-40t
30115555 Side plate single 7t-15t
30116288 Side plate middle 30t-40t
22 30116286 Side plate middle 60t-100t 2 x n(modules)-2
30212790 Side plate middle 7t-15t
127010 Bolt M8X40 7t-40t
23 8 x n(modules)
30069705 Bolt M8X50 60t-100t
24 102647 Washer 8 4
25 102664 Spring Washer 8 4
30027471 Junction box DJB-004C
30027472 Junction box DJB-005C
30027473 Junction box DJB-006C
30027474 Junction box DJB-007C
26 Varies
150416 Junction box AJB-003
150417 Junction box AJB-005
72206658 Junction box AJB-006
150418 Junction box AJB-007
27 102563 Screw bolt M6X20 Varies
28 102622 Nut M6 Varies
29 102646 Washer 6 Varies
30 30043804 Intermediate seal Varies
31 30043805 End seal Varies
32 30125500 Pre-buried Plate M4 4(Single Module)
33 119859 End bumper bolt kit M30X120 4(Single Module)
34 102673 Spring Washer30 4(Single Module)
72239857 Locating tool(nylon)-SLC820(20~50t)
72239858 Locating tool(steel)-SLC820(20~50t)
174001 Locating tool(steel)-SLC820(90t)
30038534 Locating tool(nylon)-SLC720
Not Shown Varies
30038533 Locating tool(steel)-SLC720
132010 Locating tool(nylon)- GD
72188704 Locating tool(steel)- GD
72996154 Locating tool(steel)- GD 100t
Not Shown 68004326 Multi-purpose Grease (receivers) 1
61043523 PDX Load cell cable,4m
Not Shown Varies
61043481 PDX Load cell cable,5m
61043482 PDX Load cell cable,7m
61043483 PDX Load cell cable,8m
Not Shown Varies
61043484 PDX Load cell cable,9m
61043485 PDX Load cell cable,10m
30249313 PDX Home Run Cable,10m
30249314 PDX Home Run Cable,15m
30249315 PDX Home Run Cable,20m
30249316 PDX Home Run Cable,30m
30249317 PDX Home Run Cable,40m
30249318 PDX Home Run Cable,50m
30249319 PDX Home Run Cable,60m
30249320 PDX Home Run Cable,70m One per scale,
Not Shown 30249321 PDX Home Run Cable,80m customer specified
30249322 PDX Home Run Cable,90m length
30249323 PDX Home Run Cable,100m
30249325 PDX Home Run Cable,120m
30249328 PDX Home Run Cable,150m
30249331 PDX Home Run Cable,180m
30249333 PDX Home Run Cable,200m
30249338 PDX Home Run Cable,250m
30249343 PDX Home Run Cable,300m
Not Shown 72260837 GDD Home Run Cable,8m One per scale,

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 Ref. No. Part No. Description QTY
72260839 GDD Home Run Cable,15m customer specified
72260840 GDD Home Run Cable,20m length
72260841 GDD Home Run Cable,25m
72260842 GDD Home Run Cable,30m
72260843 GDD Home Run Cable,40m
72260844 GDD Home Run Cable,50m
72260845 GDD Home Run Cable,80m
72260846 GDD Home Run Cable,100m
72260847 GDD Home Run Cable,150m
109265 GD Home Run Cable,CB-8m
109266 GD Home Run Cable,CB-10m
109268 GD Home Run Cable,CB-15m
109271 GD Home Run Cable,CB-20m
109274 GD Home Run Cable,CB-25m
One per scale,
109275 GD Home Run Cable,CB-30m
Not Shown customer specified
109279 GD Home Run Cable,CB-40m
length
109281 GD Home Run Cable,CB-50m
109283 GD Home Run Cable,CB-80m
109284 GD Home Run Cable,CB-100m
109287 GD Home Run Cable,CB-150m
109289 GD Home Run Cable,CB-200m

13 DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS

No. Description Qty Remarks

1 Layout Drawing 1
2 Foundation Drawing 1
3 Wiring Diagram 1
4 Truck Scale Technical and Operator Manual 1 30127667
5 Indicator Technical and Operator Manual 1
6 Electronic Scale Weighing software Operator 1
Optional
Manual
7 Printer Operator Manual 1 Optional
8 Scoreboard Operator Manual 1 Optional
9 Packing List 1
10 Certificate of Truck Scale 1

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APPENDIX A: POWER SUPPLY AND GROUNDING SYSTEM FOR WEIGHING SYSTEM
In order to assure the weighing system running stably and reliably, a grounding system in good quality is very
CRITICAL to protect indicator from being damaged due to the affect such as disturbance, static and power problem.

1) Standard grounding style for Truck Scale

For the foundation of a truck scale, the following requirements must be met：
· At least 50% of the cross points in the reinforcing steel net laid inside the concrete should be tied up with
#16 steel wire. Anchor bolts should be welded to the steel net firmly in order to form a distributed grounding
net. Grounding resistance should not exceed 4.
· The metal conduit for the instrument cable must be reliably welded to the steel net.
· If the first requirement mentioned above can’t be met or the foundation is rebuilt from an old one, a
grounding electrode should be set near the scale (grounding resistance4). While installing the scale,
connect the scale grounding cable to the grounding electrode.
All load cells are protected using the ground cables. The whole platforms are connected to the foundation
distributed grounding net through the ground cable.
The ground cable is connected to the screw on the platform at one end and is connected to the anchor bolt
through a brazen plate with bolt, nut and shim at the other end.

Grounding cable

Insert all the power plugs of the scale electrical parts such as indicator, printer, or computer and other Insert all
the power plugs of the scale electrical parts such as indicator, printer, or computer and other outer devices into a
multi-function socket plug.

Grounding for the system equipment：

If the distance between instrument room and the foundation is lower than 15m, lead the metal conduit into the room.
All the system ground is connected to the metal conduit refer to “wiring diagram”;
Otherwise, a grounding electrode should be set near the scale (grounding resistance4). All the system
ground is connected to the grounding electrode; refer to “wiring diagram”.
Instrument cable shield is connected to the grounding screw of the indicator shell. All the system equipment
shells must be connected to the ground so that to protect person from electric shock. If any equipment outside the
instrument room (different power system) connected to the indicator and computer, an isolate must be set on the
communication port.
· The ground line should be in copper with diameter of no less than 25 square millimeters and with the
resistance of no more than 1.
· No paint is allowed on the connecting surface.
· It is recommended that the grounding terminal should be labeled promptly.

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 · All the construction should be complied with the “Regulation of low voltage devices”.
· At least electrical connection check once per year and grounding system check twice per year is
recommended. The good timing is in the period of season changing.
· If reuse a truck scale after a long time stop, we should check the grounding resistance4.
· In the use of the process, should regularly check the grounding bolt is in good contact with, Can not be
corroded, loose, disconnected.

2) Lightning Strike Protection Device

The grounding style must be followed according to 1).

Anti-surge protection must be provided for truck scales by connecting a voltage protector to the power supply to
form a parallel circuit and protect the scale from being damaged by voltage transients or lightning strikes. If a safe
power supply is purchased, the voltage protector must be connected between the safe power supply and outer power.
For a scale operated in an area with frequent thunder, a lightning rod is needed. Only qualified professionals can
mount the lightning rod.

3) Power supply for the weighing system

For China, the power voltage should be 220 VAC±10%, and the electrical outlets MUST be arranged as, Ground
in the top-middle, Neutral on the left and the Line on the right by down looking. See Figure next:

PE

N L

The Neutral MUST be double grounded right prior to running into the weighing house.
Within whole power system, it is a MUST to apply only one protecting method, either Neutralized Protection
Method or Grounded Protection Method. The mix of these two methods is prohibited.
Neither fuse is allowed on the neutralized protection line or on the grounded protection line.
When the neutralized protection method is applied to the weighing system, a sole neutral line should be
considered. And no other electrical device is allowed to use this line.
All the grounding resistance should be less than 4 .

4) Construction of grounding electrode

Laying of ground pile：

· Minimum of 2 meters for vertical construction method is applied.
· Minimum of 0.7 meter for horizontal construction method is applied.
The grounding conductive should be zinc or copper plated and painting is not allowed.
The following table gives the minimum size of the grounding conductive.：
Shape Specification Minimal Dimension Type recommended
Pipe Steel Diameter 8 mm
Angle Steel Thickness 4 mm 30 X 30 X 4
Tube Steel Thickness 3.5 mm Dia. 25 ~ 50
Flat Steel Section 4.8 (mm2) 12 X 4
Thickness 4 mm

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APPENDIX B: POWERCELL PDX Plug Connection Note
The document describes a simple and easy way to connect the PDX cable to the PDX load cell.

Put the rubber sheath to the cable after

the PDX plug, plug completely exposed.

Don't grease inside the socket.

If you can't plug the plug into the load
cell socket totally，Check that there is
no oil in the load cell socket on the
internal cable, fully exposed the plug.

Before plug, put the cable plug groove

and the protrusion position in the same
line, then install.

Push the protrusion position of cable plug

into the groove of the load cell socket.

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 Push tight plug, turn the swivel on
the cable plug, when the projection
左图表示了电缆插头突起部
on the plug on the swivel groove
分和传感器插头凹槽到位后
and a load cell socket clamping
的状态。
foot alignment, forced to cable plug
and push load cell socket.

Left figure shows: the location of

plug protrusion when the plug in
the right place.

It's forbidden to use the pipe

clamp and the tiger pliers to
screw the plug.If you feel that you
have to use tools to tighten,
please confirm that if the plug is
in the right position, or there is
any grease in the socket.

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Tighten the cable plug in a clockwise
direction until you hear a sound of
"kada" clearly.

Repeat the above steps to connect

the second plug. Note: the socket
groove and socket clamping foot
turns 180 degrees angle in the
following figure.

Apply a small amount of grease on

the outside of the cable plug to
facilitate easier to push the rubber
sleeve on the plug，push the rubber
sleeve to the end plane which
contract the load cell surface. Note:
when push the rubber sheath, take
care, to rotate the rubber sleeve
clockwise，otherwise will cause the
rubber sheath to drive the rotating
ring on the cable plug, cause the
cable plug to turn the ring and the
load cell socket to unlock，lead to
poor contact with the cable plug
and load cell socket。So, after fasten
the plug, it's forbidden to tighten the
rubber sleeve in anti-clockwise.

Left figure shows the load cell with the

right connection. Note ： we must
protect the rubber sleeve after
connection. Rubber sleeve plays the
role of protecting plug ， to prevent
cement, iron powder which directly
accumulation of coagulation on the
surface of the plug, and it's important
for removing and installing when
maintenance.
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 Before connect the cable plug to the
load cell socket, we need to make a
cable loop by the cable which near
the low receiver, to prevent water
droplets along the cable to the plug.
The cable loop should be tighten
appropriately to avoid extra force to
connection. And when arrange the
cable, it's forbidden to contact the
scale module by the cable; otherwise
will cause wear of the cable shield
layer in frequently working.

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APPENDIX C: CONCRETE TRUCK SCALE MODULE POURING
The concrete truck scale has a good anti-slip and anti-corrosion performance, the scale body is in modular
design, which in good structural design, advanced technology, suitable for mass production, stable and reliable
quality.
MT doesn't pouring in the concrete truck scale module, so customer should choose the right time to pour
concrete. If there is big enough place in customer side, you can put the module beside the foundation then pouring
concrete, the concrete curing can be in the same time of foundation concrete. After concrete curing, lift the module
into the foundation. But the recommended style is: if there is no limitation of time, first step foundation concrete
curing, next, install the module in the foundation, then pouring the module. Which can avoid the weight after
pouring concrete in the module, too heavy to be lifted, also can save the cost of lifting.

Concrete pouring please refer the following instruction, and detail concrete pouring must according to《code
for construction and acceptance of concrete (GB50204)》.

1) Concrete requirements

• Concrete strength grade is not less than C30.

• Suggest to use commercial concrete which supplied by Qualified construction unit, and construction unit is
responsible for providing concrete pouring acceptance report and strength test report, this should be done
by customer, these reports should be as the equipment file storage.
• Use ordinary Portland cement or Portland cement.
• For coarse aggregate of concrete, the biggest diameter should not bigger than 20~25mm.
• Concrete slump 5~7cm.
• Concrete dosage should be calculated by truck scale specification and, Pouring cavity. Also concrete loss
and Residual dosage should be considered.

2) Concrete pouring

• Clean the debris and grease in weighing modules.

• If module concrete pouring outside the foundation pit, modules should be should be placed horizontally,
put the flange of module end plates bottom on the ground, and pad the ground. Use level and straight ruler
to school four angles, to keep module placement horizontally.
• If module concrete pouring inside the foundation pit, the modules must be kept horizontally, there is no gap
between locating tools and truck scale, Use level and straight ruler to school four angles, to keep module
placement horizontally.
• Inside surface of modules should be first brushed with cement mortar.
• Concrete ramp down into the scale body, pouring should be continuous, in the summer season the speed
of pouring should be fast to Prevent water evaporation.
• Use vibrating rod and surface vibrating device to compact concrete.
• The vibrating rod is in the continuous vibration time of each strip cavity, so that the surface of the concrete
will be presented with the floating slurry and no settlement, Vibration should be quickly inserted slowly,
otherwise easy to form a cavity.
• Use surface vibrator to vibrate uniformly in the surface of concrete.
• Try to avoid contacting modules with the vibrator, noting that each of the cavities and the scale body must
be fully vibrating.
• The surface of modules should be sleeked three times, to form the 1% apron slope, if need anti-skip
function, could knurl or notch for antiskid rubber wheel on the surface of the modules.
• Timely remove the cement mortar in the framework of the scale body, to ensure the appearance of the truck
scale.

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 3) Winter construction requirements

• According to the meteorological information for many years, outdoor daily average temperature of five
consecutive days stable below 5 C, winter construction measures should be taken; Users should try to
avoid construction under this kind of condition.
• Do something for anti-freeze when the temperature suddenly drops.
• Before freezing, the compressive strength of concrete shall not be less than 30% of the standard value of
concrete strength (Is equivalent to the standard room temperature conditions for 2 days), can be added in
the amount of early strength agent, antifreeze agent.
• Aggregate that used in concrete must be clean, not include ice, snow, etc.

4) Summer and rainy season construction requirements

• The aggregate and water temperature can't be too high, sand should be sunscreen , in summer The
temperature of concrete out of the tank shall not exceed 30.
• Try to Short the distance between the mixing and pouring, after pouring, immediately cover the module with
film, to avoid water escape.
• Concrete should not be poured in the evening, and after be poured; concrete should avoid the sun directly.
• Because of sand moisture, cover material should be prepared, which will be covered in time when
construction completed or showers.

5) Concrete curing

• Usually 6~12 hours in natural curing after pouring (summer can be shortened to 2~3h) of concrete cover
and watering.
• At the time of Concrete initial setting, cover the concrete surface with the cover materials, cover materials
can choose sacks; straw bags; mats, etc. cover the module in time to avoid water escape in summer
season.
• In beginning time, use sprinkling can to water, two days later, water with rubber hose, the number of water
sprinkling ensures that the cover is always wet. In the summer moisture evaporates quickly, to timely
spraying.
• Time of water curing of concrete is more than 7 days, for the concrete which has the requirement of retarder
or anti - permeability, shall not be less than 14 days.
• Water for concrete curing should be the same as water used in concrete mixing.
• When concrete strength has not reached 1.2N/mm2 (in the standard curing conditions, two days of
maintenance),it is prohibited to step on.
• When the concrete strength is not reached, it is strictly prohibited to use, otherwise easily lead to concrete
fragmentation. Under normal circumstances, the concrete curing 28 days to reach 100% of the intensity.

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SCS Digital Electronic Truck Scale / SCS
Electronic Truck Scale
(VTS/VTC Series) Technical & Operator
METTLER TOLEDO OWNS THE COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL, DO NOT
COPY,MODIFY ORREFERENCE WITHOUT PERMISSION！
METTLER TOLEDO, POWERCELL PDX ,TRUCKMATE ARE REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF METTLER TOLEDO！

WARNING
1． PERMIT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
2． PLEASE MAINTAIN GOOD GROUNING OF EQUIPMENT.
3． VEHICLES MUST BE STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN THE TRUCK SCALE.

CAUTION
BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OR INTERCONNECTING WIRING
BETWEEN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ALWAYS REMOVE POWER AND WAIT AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SECONDS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE
THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM OR DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
ADJUST THE BUMPER GAP WITHIN 3mm.

WARNING
 WEIGHBRIDGE MODULES SHOULD ALWAYS BE MOVED SLOWLY AND
CAREFULLY TO AVOID MECHANICAL SHOCK. MAKE SURE THAT THE
LIFTING DEVICE USED TO MOVE THEM HAS A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO
HANDLE THE MODULES SAFELY AND SECURELY.
 WHEN A MODULE IS BEING MOVED, DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS OR
OTHER ITEMS BETWEEN THE MODULE AND ANY OTHER SURFACE. IF IT IS
NECESSARY TO PLACE YOUR HANDS UNDER A MODULE DURING
INSTALLATION, MAKE SURE THAT THE MODULE IS PROPERLY BLOCKED
SO THAT IT CANNOT MOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN BODILY HARM OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CAUTION
 CRANE OR FORKLIFT IS REQUIRED TO CARRY MORE THAN 30KG OF
HEAVY LOADS TO PREVENT INJURIES DURING HANDLING.

METTLER TOLEDO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE

REFINEMENTS OR CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE.

 Quality Certificate

Development,production,testing of this product according to the ISO9001/NO.0197A015 & ISO14001/NO.06-2000-52

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