Tech Topics - A Technical Weighing Blog. Issue 6

How to install the LUDI (Lift-Up Drive-In) Platform Scale: OPTION 1 

• Drill (Hilti is recommended)


• A spanner set
• Gloves
• Drill Piece (M12SDS)
• Hammer
• Rachet (17ml socket
• Hoover to hand

1.  Make sure that the area for installation is clear, flat and clean.
2. Take the LUDI out of the packaging and place it into the area you are planning to install.
3. Mark the outside holes on the frame.
4. When all holes on the frame are marked, move the LUDI out of the way, in order to drill holes in place.
5. Drill the holes (Our Engineer Chris recommends using a Hilti drill ) Top Tip: Have a hoover to hand, this will come in handy when cleaning up the mess from drilling and cleaning out the holes.
6. Once the holes are drilled, move the LUDI back in place, insert raw plugs and bolt the scale to the floor.
7. Manually lift the LUDI, ask for an extra pair of hands to hold the scale and mark the last 2 bolt holes.
8. Lower the scale back down, unbolt and move so that you can drill the remaining holes.
9. Drill the remaining holes, clean, return the frame and bolt down.
10. Manually lift the LUDI, ask for an extra pair of hands to hold the scale whilst you install the rams and locking mechanism. When the scale is in the upright position and in the lock, position fit the remaining 2 bolts.
11. Add the ramp locating plates, place the LUDI into the cupped grooves on the plate.
12. Place the ramp over the locating pin.
13. Once you are happy, mark the final holes and drill.

• Drill (Hilti is recommended)
• A spanner set
• Gloves
• Drill piece (M12SDS)
• Hammer
• Rachet (17ml socket)
• Hoover to hand

1. Make sure that the area for installation is clear, flat and clean.
2. Take the LUDI out of the packaging and place into the area where you are installing it.
3. Remove the scale from the frame, by removing the plates that go through the handle at the rear of the scale. Then you need to manhandle the scale base out of the frame.
4. Mark the outside holes on the frame.
5. When all holes on the frame are marked, move the LUDI out the way.
6. Drill the holes (Our Engineer Chris recommends using a Hilti drill) Top Tip: Have a hoover to hand, this will come in handy when cleaning up the mess from drilling and cleaning holes.
7. Once holes are drilled, move the LUDI back in place, insert raw plugs and bolt the scale to the floor.
8. Replace the scale base back into the frame, secure the plates that go through the handle.
9. Manually lift the LUDI, ask for an extra pair of hands to hold the scale whilst you install the rams and locking mechanism.
10.  Add the ramp locating plates, place the LUDI into cupped grooves on the plate.
11. Place the ramp over the locating pin.
12. Once you are happy, mark the final holes and drill.

 

Operation and Setup Instructions of the VW Axlemate

1. Place the weigh pad carefully on flat smooth ground and press the ON/OFF key.
2. The LCD screen displays "0"kg indicating the pad is in weighing mode.
3. The LCD screen displays the weight of the item/wheel on the weigh pad.
4. The LCD screen returns to zero automatically after an item/vehicle leaves the weigh pad, if there is still weight shown press the ZERO key.
5. If the pad sees no weight for 10 minutes it will automatically switch off, it is also possible to shut down manually using the ON/OFF key.

How to turn off the weight server on Cardinal 825

1. Exit the application that is running by pressing the left arrow/triangle button.
2. Type in (your password) for the code to exit and you should see something like the picture below.

Tech Tip! How to seal a junction box correctly (BJS04G)

• Sealing Wire
• Plastic Seals
• Sealing Tool

1.  Make sure you put the sealing wire DIAGONALLY across the junction box
2. Add the seal onto both ends of the sealing wire
3. Press down firmly with the sealing tool
4. Your junction box should now look like the image shown below  

 

  

Why must you seal a Junction Box Correctly?