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Connecting Electronic Peripheral Devices
§ Make absolutely sure to unplug the weigh cell from AC power before you connect or
disconnect a peripheral device (e.g., PC) to or from the interface port.
Warm-up Time
The amount of warm-up time required depends in part on the system used.
The guideline for these weigh cells is approx. 45 minutes. However, this guideline
must be verified by the user for the respective system/application.
WZA...-L: Securing the Weigh Cell
The weigh cell must be installed horizontally. The weigh cell must be secured to the
system’s fastening frame.
Only for WZA8202-L model: If the weigh cell is exposed to eccentricity during opera-
tion, which may cause the weigh cell to tip: The weigh cell must be secured to a
mounting plate. The mounting plate must be secured to the system’s fastening frame.
§ If the weigh cell is to be mounted on a mounting plate (only for WZA8202-L model):
§ Check that the dimensions of the mounting plate are correct for the weigh cell
(for mounting plate dimensions see Chapter “Mounting Plate Dimensions for
Model WZA8202-L”, page 41).
§ Insert three suitable screws into the weigh cell drill holes and secure the weigh cell
to the mounting plate.
§ Secure the mounting plate to the system’s fastening frame.
§ To connect the weigh cell to the system: Check that the dimensions of the system’s
fastening frame are correct for the weigh cell (for weigh cell dimensions see Chapter
“Dimensions (Scale Drawings)”, page 36).
§ Insert three suitable screws into the weigh cell drill holes and secure the weigh cell to
the system’s fastening frame.
WZA224-LC: Leveling the Weigh Cell in a Portable Weighing System
Purpose:
– To compensate for uneven areas at the place of installation.
– To ensure that the weigh cell is placed in a perfectly horizontal position for
consistently reproducible weighing results.
– Always level the weigh cell again any time after it has been moved to a different
location.
§ Adjust the leveling feet until the air bubble is centered within the circle on the level
indicator.