Contents
1
Introduction .......................................................................................................1-1
Compression Weigh Modules .............................................................................................. 1-1
Tension Weigh Modules ...................................................................................................... 1-2
2
Weigh Module Applications.................................................................................2-1
Tanks, Hoppers, and Vessels ............................................................................................... 2-1
Conveyors.......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Mechanical Scale Conversions ............................................................................................ 2-3
Lever Conversion................................................................................................................. 2-3
Lever Replacement...............................................................................................................2-4
3
General Considerations ......................................................................................3-1
Compression versus Tension Load Cells............................................................................... 3-1
Static versus Dynamic Loading ............................................................................................ 3-2
How Many Load Cells?........................................................................................................ 3-2
Field Calibration................................................................................................................. 3-2
Weighing System Performance............................................................................................ 3-3
Determining System Accuracy and Repeatability ...................................................................... 3-4
What Kind of Accuracy Can You Expect in the Real World?........................................................ 3-8
Determining System Resolution............................................................................................ 3-10
Industry Standards............................................................................................................ 3-11
United States Standards ...................................................................................................... 3-11
International Standards....................................................................................................... 3-14
4
Environmental Considerations............................................................................. 4-1
Wind Loading ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Example............................................................................................................................. 4-3
Alternative Method ............................................................................................................... 4-4
Seismic Loading .................................................................................................................4-5
UBC Code Formulas............................................................................................................. 4-5
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Factors Based on UBC Code............................................................................................. 4-6
Shock Loading .................................................................................................................... 4-7
Vibration............................................................................................................................ 4-9
Temperature Effects ............................................................................................................ 4-9
Moisture and Corrosion..................................................................................................... 4-10
Lightning and Surge Protection.......................................................................................... 4-11
5
General Installation Guidelines ...........................................................................5-1
Applying Force to Load Cells ............................................................................................... 5-1
Angular Loading.................................................................................................................. 5-2
Eccentric Loading ................................................................................................................ 5-3
Side and End Loading .......................................................................................................... 5-3
Torsional Loading................................................................................................................ 5-4
Tank and Vessel Design ...................................................................................................... 5-4
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