Stress-Tek VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES User Manual

CONTENTS 1
V600 OWNER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
V600 MENU TREE.................................................................................................5
V600 BASIC REFUSE SYSTEM SETUP .....................................................................6
1.0 V
ULCAN SINGLE LINE (VSL) TECHNOLOGY, V600 ELECTRONICS SYSTEM........7
1.1 Load Cells And Air Sensors...............................................................................10
1.2 VSL Vulcoders...................................................................................................11
1.3 V600 Meter........................................................................................................11
1.4 Explanation of Meter Channels..........................................................................12
1.5 Electronics Installation.......................................................................................13
2.0 V600 METER OPERATION ............................................................................17
2.1 Power / Menu Button Operation ........................................................................17
2.1.1 Powering The Meter On / Off..................................................................17
2.1.2 Entering And Exiting The Meter Program Menu .....................................17
2.2 Arrow Buttons Operation ...................................................................................18
2.2.1 Changing Display Intensity .....................................................................18
2.2.2 Increase / Decrease Meter Program Settings.........................................18
2.3 Cycle Button Operation......................................................................................19
2.3.1 Locking The Meter On A Particular Channel...........................................19
2.3.2 Scroll Through The Meter Program Menu Functions..............................19
2.4 Enter Button Operation......................................................................................20
2.4.1 Selects / Enters Program Menu Items ....................................................20
2.4.2 Stores Newly Adjusted Meter Settings....................................................20
2.4.3 Displays Time and Date..........................................................................20
2.4.4 Prints A Weight Ticket ............................................................................20
2.5 Tare / Zero Button Operation.............................................................................21
2.5.1 Zeroes Meter Values ..............................................................................21
2.5.2 Zeroes Meter Display In The Pick-up / Delivery Mode............................21
2.5.3 Displays Gross Weight In The Net And Pick-up / Delivery Modes..........21
June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C
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Stress-Tek VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES Specifications

General

Brand	Stress-Tek
Model	VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES
Category	Scales
Language	English

Summary

Vulcan Single Line (VSL) Technology and V600 Electronics System

Load Cells and Air Sensors

Explains the function of load cells and air sensors in sensing load or air pressure.

VSL Vulcoders

Details the VSL Vulcoder's role in amplifying, computing, and storing data.

V600 Meter

Describes the V600 Meter's application, display, and communication capabilities.

Explanation of Meter Channels

Details how the V600 meter displays information across up to six channels.

Electronics Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing VSL Vulcoders and wiring.

V600 Meter Operation

Power / Menu Button Operation

Explains how to turn the meter on/off and enter/exit the program menu.

Arrow Buttons Operation

Details how to adjust display intensity and meter program settings.

Cycle Button Operation

Explains how to lock onto a channel and scroll through menu functions.

Enter Button Operation

Describes selecting menu items, storing settings, displaying time/date, and printing tickets.

Tare / Zero Button Operation

Explains how to zero meter values and display gross weight in specific modes.

Vulcoder Updating

Describes the process of updating Vulcoders with new meter settings.

V600 Program Menu (System Setup)

Entering the Program Menu

Details how to access the V600 meter's main program menu for configuration.

Entering the Configure System Menu

Explains the steps to navigate to and select the Configure System Menu.

Configure the Weight Mode

Sets the system to measure weight as Gross Vehicle, Net Payload, or Pick-up/Delivery.

Configure the Display Code

Configures the display code to determine which channels and combinations to show.

Configure the Set Points

Configures set points to communicate weight thresholds and activate relays.

Entering the Setup / Calibrate Menu

Details how to access the Setup/Calibrate menu for system adjustments.

V600 Calibration

Weight Measuring Methods

Explains Gross Vehicle Weight, Net Payload Weight, and Axle Weight methods.

Procedure for Entering Tare Weights

Provides steps to enter tare weights for calibration of various truck systems.

Procedure for Entering Starting Calibration Numbers

Details how to input initial calibration numbers for each channel.

Fine Tuning Calibration Number (Single Channel)

Adjusts calibration for single-channel GVW method using platform scale comparison.

Fine Tuning Calibration Number (Multiple Channels)

Adjusts calibration for multi-channel GVW/Net Payload methods.

Maintenance

Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection

Daily inspection checklist for load cells, mounting, wiring, and meter security.

Preventive Maintenance and Torque Specifications

Periodic maintenance steps and recommended torque values for fasteners.

Troubleshooting

Vulcan Check-out Box

Describes the Vulcan Check-Out Box for testing load cells and electronics.

Load Cell Evaluation Tests

Details tests to identify and locate problems with Vulcan load cells.

V600 Meter Error Codes

Lists and explains V600 meter error codes and their possible causes.

System Malfunctions

Covers common system malfunctions and their troubleshooting steps.

Appendix

Starting Calibration Numbers

Provides a table of starting calibration numbers based on load cell and Vulcoder type.

System Specifications

Lists electrical, environmental, and performance specifications for the system.

Assistance in Fine Tuning Your Scale System

Guide for fine-tuning scale system calibration, primarily for two-channel applications.

Keeping Records

Template for recording active channels, tare numbers, and final calibration numbers.