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___________________ RN-S SA Introduction ___________________ Notes on handling the product ___________________ Description SIWAREX WL280 ___________________ Application planning Pressure piece sets ___________________ RN-S SA Installation ___________________ Servicing and maintenance Operating Instructions ___________________ Technical data ___________________ Dimension drawings ___________________ Ordering data ___________________...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Table of contents Introduction ............................. 5 Purpose of this documentation ...................... 5 History ............................5 Scope of delivery..........................5 Environmental protection ....................... 6 Notes on handling the product ......................... 7 Description .............................. 9 Application ............................9 3.1.1 Use of the pressure piece set ......................9 3.1.2 Lifting protection ...........................
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Table of contents Servicing and maintenance ........................29 Technical data ............................31 Dimension drawings ..........................33 Dimension drawing of the pressure piece set ................33 Dimension drawing of the grounding cable ................. 35 Ordering data ............................37 Appendix .............................. 39 Technical support ........................
Introduction Purpose of this documentation These instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and using the device. It is aimed at persons who install the device mechanically and commission it, as well as at service and maintenance engineers. History The following versions of this documentation have been released to date.
Introduction 1.4 Environmental protection Environmental protection Recycling Devices described in this programming manual can be recycled owing to the low content of noxious substances in their version. Please contact a certified waste disposal company for eco-friendly recycling and to dispose of your old devices.
All obligations on the part of Siemens AG are contained in the respective sales contract, which also contains the complete and solely applicable liability provisions. The provisions defined in the sales contract for the responsibility for defects are neither extended nor limited by the remarks in this document.
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EC directive 94/9 EC (ATEX). Trademarks SIWAREX ® is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. All other names appearing in these instructions may be trademarks; use of such names by third parties for their own purposes may infringe upon owners rights.
● Has a self-centering effect on the load bearing implement Pressure piece sets for SIWAREX WL280 RN-S SA The self-centering pressure piece sets for SIWAREX WL280 RN-S SA load cells are especially well suited for installation in vehicle scales, platform weighing machines, and container weighers.
Description 3.1 Application 3.1.2 Lifting protection The lifting protection prevents the load bearing implements from being lifted off of the load cells. If there is a risk of the load bearing implement being lifted or toppled, then lifting protection is required.
Description 3.2 Design and function Design and function 3.2.1 Design and function of a pressure piece set Design A pressure piece set is made up of the following components: ① ● Pressure piece ② ● Pendulum support Together with the load cell, the pressure piece set represents a self-centering bearing unit. ①...
Description 3.2 Design and function Principle of operation The pressure pieces with pendulum support ensure the lateral guidance of the load cells and, together with the load cell, form a self-centering unit. Figure 3-4 Sectional view 3.2.2 Design and function of the grounding cable Design The grounding cable consists of a fine-gauge copper wire with a cross-section of 50 mm and two lugs, Ø...
Dummies might be designed as follows: ● A copy of the installation unit by means of a welded construction for installation work ● Use of a SIWAREX WL280 compact installation unit A copy of the installation unit by means of a welded construction A piece of pipe or some other steel profile is welded between two plates with the hole pattern for the fixing screws.
Application planning 4.3 Load pick-up Load pick-up Mounting surfaces For the mounting surfaces of the pressure piece set, the following requirements apply: ● The positional and angular deviations of the mounting surfaces to each other should correspond to the general tolerances for welded constructions in EN ISO 13920. ●...
Application planning 4.4 Overload protection Overload protection NOTICE Irreparable faults and damage to the load cells When using load cells with small rated loads, always provide overload protection in order to protect the cells from becoming damaged. This applies both to the measuring direction and the transverse direction.
Application planning 4.5 Guide elements Guide elements Use the guide elements in the following cases: ● A weight should be determined under the influence of transverse forces. ● Horizontal movement of the load bearing implement should be prevented. A change in the distance between the support points, for example as a result of expansion of the load bearing implement due to heat, must not lead to mutual tensioning of the guide elements.
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Application planning 4.5 Guide elements To ensure that no force components occur in the measuring direction, you must install guide elements at precise right angles to the effective direction of the load cells. Three guide elements are sufficient to statically fix a weighing platform or container. Note Weighing errors With four guide elements, there is a risk of the guide elements mutually tensioning, which in...
Application planning 4.6 Protection against explosion Protection against explosion Protection against explosion There is no potential risk of ignition from the pressure piece sets of the load cells. Therefore the pressure piece sets are not subject to EC directive 94/9 EC (ATEX). RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
Installation Safety information/instructions Load cells are precision components and must therefore be handled carefully. Particular care must be taken during transport and installation. WARNING Danger to life from falling loads • Load cells are not machine components which have been constructed with the normal safety factors.
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Installation 5.1 Safety information/instructions NOTICE Damage to load cells through incorrect mounting • Provide indented claws or crane eyebolts on the load bearing implement to ensure that hoisting gear can be used safely. • Load cells must never be overloaded. Put the load bearing implement down slowly for this reason.
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set Mounting the pressure piece set 5.2.1 General installation information The installation conditions vary widely. The dead load of the load bearing implement can be very low or relatively high. You might be dealing with a container, platform or a roller conveyor.
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set 5.2.3 Preparing the load cell NOTICE Damage to the load cell Observe the operating instructions for the load cell. When mounting the load cell, ensure that you do not damage or cut the cables of the load cell.
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set 5.2.4 Preparing the pressure piece set ① Pressure piece ② Pendulum support Figure 5-2 Scope of delivery 1. Unpack the pressure piece set. 2. Read the accompanying information sheet. 3. Check the delivered unit. See also Scope of delivery (Page 5) RN-S SA...
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set 5.2.5 Bonding the pressure piece Procedure ① Top plate ② Pressure piece ③ Application of adhesive in the countersink of the top plate Figure 5-3 Bonding the pressure piece ● Bond the pressure piece to the countersink of the top plate using any suitable adhesive. The bonded joint secures the pressure piece against falling out.
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set 5.2.6 Installing the load cell with pendulum support WARNING Death or serious bodily injury A falling load bearing implement can lead to considerable material damage, serious injury or death, depending on the potential risk. NOTICE Damaging of load cells Incorrect or incomplete installation can result in damage to the load cells, installed parts...
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set Procedure NOTICE Personal injuries, damage to the load cells Insufficiently secured loads can fall and cause injuries or material damage. Therefore, use suitable hoisting equipment to lift the load bearing implement. Observe the appropriate safety regulations.
Installation 5.2 Mounting the pressure piece set 5.2.7 Checking the installation Procedure NOTICE Destruction of the load cell and the pressure piece set Check that the load cell and pressure piece set are installed correctly, e.g. by checking the mounting dimensions and oscillation distances. Incorrect assembly can lead to the destruction of the load cell and the pressure piece set.
Installation 5.3 Installing the grounding cable Installing the grounding cable 1. Prepare a permanently contacting bolted connection such as M10 on the load bearing implement and foundation for securing the grounding cable. 2. Screw the grounding cable tight. Dismantling For the disassembly of load cells, the same safety rules and requirements apply as for installation and assembly.
Servicing and maintenance Servicing and maintenance Important notes on cleaning NOTICE Damage to load cells, measurement errors • Dirt must not be allowed to accumulate in the vicinity of a load cell. • Do not subject cable glands, sealing elements and flat seals directly to the jet from a high-pressure hose.
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Servicing and maintenance RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
Technical data Table 7- 1 Technical specifications of the pressure piece sets Variable Value at rated load 60 kg to 280 kg 0.5 t / 1 t Maximum lateral deflection ± 4 mm ± 4 mm Restoring force per millimeter of lateral deflection 5.6% per mm 3.7% per mm of top plate...
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Technical data RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
Dimension drawings Dimension drawing of the pressure piece set The following dimension drawings show the connection dimensions of the SIWAREX WL280 RN-S SA pressure piece sets. All dimensions are in millimeters. Figure 8-1 Dimension drawing: RN-S SA 60 kg to 280 kg pressure piece set RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
Dimension drawings 8.1 Dimension drawing of the pressure piece set Figure 8-2 Dimension drawing: RN-S SA 0.5 t / 1.0 t pressure piece set RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
Dimension drawings 8.2 Dimension drawing of the grounding cable Dimension drawing of the grounding cable Figure 8-3 Dimension drawing of the grounding cable RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
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Dimension drawings 8.2 Dimension drawing of the grounding cable RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
Ordering data Table 9- 1 Ordering data of pressure piece sets Pressure piece set Designation Rated load Order number RN-S SA 60 kg to 280 kg 7MH5713-3JD00 RN-S SA 0.5 t / 1.0 t 7MH5713-4AD00 The load cells are not included. Table 9- 2 Ordering information for grounding cable Highly flexible grounding cable...
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Ordering data RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...
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Appendix A.1 Technical support Additional Support Please contact your local Siemens representative and offices if you have any questions about the products described in this manual and do not find the right answers. Find your contact partner at: Partner (http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner) A signpost to the documentation of the various products and systems is available at: Documentation (http://www.siemens.de/waegetechnik/dokumentation)
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Index Scope of delivery, 23 Overview, 5 Service, 39 Support, 39 Support point, 14 Technical data, 31 RN-S SA Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32962759A-01...