RICE LAKE RLP-S-SM Multi-Purpose Bench Scale User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: RICE LAKE

RICE LAKE RLP-S-SM Multi-Purpose Bench Scale User Manual

Introduction

bThe Versa-portion RLP-S/SM is a multi-purpose bench scale that offers practical solutions for a full range of applications. Its internal resolution of 1/90,000 gives you maximum precision and accuracy. Its backlit LCD display enables operators to easily see weights. When portability is required, choose the optional rechargeable battery for over 60 hours of continuous usage. The Versa-portion RLP-S/SM is designed to reliably operate in many environments and withstand transport from one area of the plant to another or from one business to the next.
This manual can be viewed or downloaded from the RLWS website at www.ricelake.com/manuals.

Safety

Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in

Important

damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.

General Safety

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand instructions in the manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility

Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit. DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT jump on the scale.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension. DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit. DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.

Front Panel

Table 1-1 lists the indications and front-panel buttons available on the Versa- portion RLP-S/SM.

Table 1-1. Versa-portion RLP-S/SM Indications and Front-Panel Buttons

Operation

On/Off

Press the POWER The display will blink 8.8.8.8.8.8. and show 0.000 when ready to weigh.

Tare

Tare values can be used for up to half of scale capacity.
Performing a Tare

Place the item to be tared (typically a container) on the 2.Press the TARE key.

3.The display will show 0.000 with the tared item on the platter.

Removing a Stored Tare

1.Remove the tared item from the platter. 2.Press the TARE key.

3.The display will show 0.000.

Automatic Shut-Off Timer

The Versa-portion RLP-S/SM has a built-in automatic shut-off timer. This timer can be set to turn the unit off after three minutes of inactivity or 10 minutes of inactivity.
Setting the Timer for Three Minutes

If the unit is powered on, press the POWER key until it shuts
With the unit powered off, press and hold the POWER key for three The display will show 3.
Release the POWER The timer is now set to turn the unit off after three minutes of inactivity.

Setting the Timer for 10 Minutes

If the unit is powered on, press the POWER key until it powers
With the unit powered off, press and hold the POWER key for six

The display will show 3 after a period of three seconds. It will show 10 after six seconds.

Once the display shows 10 , release the POWER The timer is now set to turn the unit off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Disabling the Timer

If the unit is powered on, press the POWER key until it shuts
With the unit powered off, press and hold the POWER key for nine

The display will show 3 after a period of three seconds and 6 after six seconds. It will show 999 after nine seconds.

Once the display shows 999 , release the POWER The timer is now disabled.

Display Brightness

The Versa-portion RLP-S/SM display brightness can be set to one of three levels.
Changing the brightness setting

Hold the ZERO key and press Tare three
Press the ZERO key to increase the dimmer level and the Power button to decrease the dimmer
The display will show 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 depending on which dimmer level is being
Press the TARE key to save the setting and return to weigh

Versa-portion RLP-S/SM Operation Manual

Default Primary Unit

The Units button cycles through g, lb, and oz. (Versa-portion RPL-SM is only available in kg)
Setting the Default Primary Unit

Hold the ZERO key and press the UNITS key three 2.Press the POWER key to cycle through available units.

3.When the desired default unit is displayed, press the TARE key to save the setting and return to weigh mode.

G, lb and oz Conversion

(Not available in Versa-portion RLP-SM)
G, lb and oz conversion is available only when SPEC08=011 (see Section 3.4). 1.Switch between units by pressing the UNITS key.
(G) uppercase is the abbreviation for gross.

Note

(g) lowercase is the correct abbreviation for grams.

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Figure 3-1. Setup Switch

Software Version and Span State Check

With the unit in weigh mode, press and hold the ZERO
With the ZERO key held, press and release the POWER key three
The display will show the software version for two seconds, then show the current span switch state ( S-ON or S-OFF ).

After three seconds, the unit will return to weigh mode.

Performing a Calibration

The Versa-portion RLP-S/SM must be calibrated in grams or kilograms, and SPEC 01 and 02 must be set for the gram value (or kg in the SM version). See Section 3.4.

With the unit in weigh mode, press and hold the ZERO
With the ZERO key held, press and release the POWER key twice, then press and release the TARE

The display will show CAL00.

Note

To exit calibration at any time, press the TARE key.

Ensure there is no weight on the platter, then press the ZERO key to calibrate the zero

The display will show dashes, then CALSP.

Place the scale’s full capacity weight on the platter and press the ZERO key to calibrate

The display will show dashes, then the weight value.
Calibration weight is full grams capacity. Full capacity values are as

Note

follows: RLP-6S = 3000 g (3 kg)
RLP-15S = 6000 g (6 kg); RLP-30S = 15000 g (15 kg); RLP-60S = 30000 g (30 kg).

The scale will return to weigh mode Power down the unit.
Calibration is

Enclosure Security

After an NTEP inspector has examined the unit, he/she will install security cables through three bolts on the underside of the scale. These cables prevent the unit from being tampered with by an unauthorized individual. If the cable is removed, NTEP certification will become void.

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Figure 3-2. Legal for trade seal; cable passes through three bolts

Setting the SPEC Value

The SPEC value is used to specify decimal point position, minimum display, net/ gross multi-interval, resolution, weight single or multi-interval, decimal point figure, negative weight display mask, IR mode protection (SPAN switch must be turned on to allow calibration), start range (amount of weight that can be on the scale when it is turned on), re-zero range, manual tare cancellation, tare subtraction, tare accumulation, auto tare, weight reset, tare auto clear, zero tracking, re-zero, and the UNIT key function. See Table 3-1 on page 5.

Press the setup switch (see Figure 3-1).
With the unit in weigh mode, press and hold the ZERO
With the ZERO key held, press and release the TARE key, then press and release the POWER key
With the ZERO key held, press and release the TARE key, then press and release the POWER key
The SPEC number is displayed.
To increment the SPEC setting value, press the POWER Refer to Table 3-1.
Press the ZERO key to save data and increase the SPEC
Press the ZERO key to advance to the next
Press the TARE key to store SPECs and return to weigh

SPEC

Number

|

Bit 2

|

Bit 1

|

Bit 0

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00| Decimal point position 000 – None

001 – 2nd digit (0.0)

010 – 3rd digit (0.00)

011 – 4th digit (0.000)

100 – 5th digit (0.0000)

101 ~ 111 – Not used

01| Minimum display 00 – 1

01 – 2

10 – 5

11 – 10

| Net/gross multi-interval 0 – Gross

1 – Net

02| Resolution Selection 00 – 1/2000

01 – 1/3000

10 – 1/6000

11 – 1/7500

| Weight single interval or multi-interval

0 – Single interval

03| Decimal point figure for numeral

0 – Period

1 – Comma

| Negative weight display mask

0 – Minus gross > 9e

1 – Minus gross weight

| IR (inter resolution) mode protected by SPAN SW (SPAN switch must be turned on for calibration) 0 – No

1 – Yes

04| Start range (amount of weight that can be on the scale when it is turned on; if there is more weight than allowed, the display will show all 8s)

00 – ±10% F.S. 10 – ±3%F.S.

01 – ±5% F.S. 11 – ±2%F.S.

| Re-zero range

0 – ±2% F.S.

1 – ±3% F.S.

05

Not NTEP

Approved

| Manual tare cancellation

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

| Tare subtraction

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

| Tare accumulation

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

SPEC

Number

|

Bit 2

|

Bit 1

|

Bit 0

---|---|---|---
06| Auto tare clear when rezero

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

| Weight reset when tare

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

| Tare auto clear (Greater or equal to

Gross 21e and greater or equal toNet 5e)

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

07| Zero tracking when Tare 0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

| Re-zero function

0 – Allow

1 – Prohibit

| Additional zero for weight when only fixed zeros are displayed (V1.02 and above)

0 – Allow (NTEP)

1 – Prohibit

08| Unit key (Not used on Versa-portion RLP-SM) 000 – No

001 – For g and lb conversion 010 – Not used

011 – G, lb and oz

100 – 111 Not used

Table 3-1. SPEC Number And Bit Explanation (Defaults Are Bold) (Continued)

Internal Count and A/D Count Display

With the unit in weigh mode, press and hold the ZERO
With the ZERO key held, press and release the TARE key twice, then press and release the POWER

The display will show ,,,,,0,.

Press the POWER key to display the A/D
To return to weigh mode, press the TARE

(G) uppercase is the abbreviation for gross.

Note

(g) lowercase is the correct abbreviation for grams.

Appendix

DC Battery Pack

Battery Pack Replacement/Installation

An optional DC battery pack (PN 108516) for the Versa-portion RLP-S/SM is available and can be purchased from RLWS to ship with the scale or retrofit in the field. The rechargeable 6V 5.0 AH battery pack allows for up to 60 hours of scale use without an AC power supply (with display set to Dimmer Level 2). It is located in the bottom of the scale base. Use the following procedure to install or replace the battery pack.

Unplug the scale from power
Place scale its left

Do not turn the scale upside down. Always work with the scale on its side. Damage to the load cell can occur if the scale is turned upside down.

Unscrew the Phillips-head screws holding the battery compartment door
Unscrew the two screws holding on the battery holding bracket and remove the
If you are removing a battery previously installed, remove the battery from its compartment, then disconnect the black (-) and red (+) electrical leads from the If you are installing a new battery, go to step 6.
Attach the red lead to the positive (+) terminal of the new DC battery pack, and the black lead to the negative (-) terminal. Place new DC battery pack in battery
Replace the battery holding bracket and fasten it with its two screws.
Replace the battery compartment door and fasten it with the screws removed in Step
Put the scale back upright on its
Press the POWER key located on the front of the

Battery Charging

A fully charged battery allows for approximately 60 hours of continuous use. When the battery is low, the battery indicator light will light up. To charge the battery, plug in the AC power cord. Charge time is 8-10 hours.

Error Messages

Display	Description	Solution
8 8 8 8 8 8	The scale is not steady.	Place the scale on a firm, flat base.
O F	The weight exceeds capacity + 9d, or something is on the platter when it
was powered on.	Remove any items from the platter and cycle power.
U F	The negative weight exceeds the display limit.	Re-zero or cycle power.
E r r o r	An error has occured in maintenance mode.	Repeat the operation.
E R R 01	There is an A/D error.	Contact the scale dealer or RLWS.
E R R 02	There is a data flash erase error.	Contact the scale dealer or

RLWS.
E R R 03| There is a data flash program error.| Contact the scale dealer or RLWS.

Table 4-1. Error Messages

Specifications

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Versa-portion RLP-S/SM Limited Warranty

Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year.

RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized by RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty period subject to the following conditions:

Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in Packaging requirements are listed in a publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment , available from RLWS Equipment Return Department.
Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and was not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair
RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment. Buyer is responsible for shipping charges both
In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly or disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.

These warranties exclude all other warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither RLWS nor distributor will, in any event, be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
RLWS and buyer agree that RLWS’s sole and exclusive liability hereunder is limited to repair or replacement of such goods. In accepting this warranty, the buyer waives any and all other claims to warranty.
Should the seller be other than RLWS, the buyer agrees to look only to the seller for warranty claims.
No terms, conditions, understanding, or agreements purporting to modify the terms of this warranty shall have any legal effect unless made in writing and signed by a corporate officer of RLWS and the Buyer.
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