RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 2.4 GHz RF Module Retrofit User Guide

214609 Load Ranger
2.4 GHz RF Module Retrofit
User Guide

This quick start guide contains condensed instructions for installing 2.4 GHz RF module retrofit kits in the wheel weigh pad and Ai-1 indicator.
For full instructions regarding retrofit and configuration, see Load Ranger Technical Manual (PN 214194).

NOTE: Fully charge wheel weigh pad and Ai-1 indicator before proceeding.
CAUTION: Wear a grounding wrist strap when working inside the Load Ranger to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Replace Radio Module in Wheel Weigh Pad

Figure 1. Retrofit Kit (212110)

1. Turn off the wheel weigh pad and disconnect the power cable.
2. Position wheel weighs pad with the bottom facing up.
3. Remove two protection plate bolts, then remove plate (Figure 2).
4. Remove six electronics cover mounting bolts, then open the electronics cover (Figure 2). Figure 2. Protection Plate and Cover Mounting Bolts
5. Remove antenna, power cable, and Bluetooth® module cabling.
6. Remove Bluetooth® module mounting screw, then Bluetooth® module. Figure 3. Existing Hardware Removal
7. Remove jam nut and adhesive protector film from the new antenna, then slide black O-ring along the cable and push into adhesive.
8. Insert new antenna into cover while threading into support plate.
9. Secure ground to support plate with M3 x 6 screws.
10. Remove CPU board Phillips mounting screw and O-ring from CPU board mounting hole closest to support plate.
11. Secure ground to CPU board mounting hole with previously removed Phillips screw and O-ring.
12. Secure ground to the hole in the antenna support plate with a Phillips screw. Figure 4. Antenna and Ground Wire Installation
13. Secure RF module (Bluetooth® module mounting location) with Philips screw.
14. Connect communication cable to RF module and CPU board COM2 TTL, antenna cable to RF module, and power cable to the CPU board.   Figure 5. RF Module Installation
15. Repeat for remaining wheel weighs pads.

Replace Radio Module in Ai-1 Indicator

Figure 6. Ai-1 Indicator RF Retrofit Kit Parts (212111)

1. Turn off the device and disconnect the power cable.
2. Position Ai-1 indicator with the bottom facing up.
3. Remove four cover mounting bolts, then remove the cover. Figure 7. Ai-1 Indicator Cover Mounting Bolts
4. Disconnect battery cabling and Bluetooth® radio cabling.
5. Remove existing antenna.
6. Remove Bluetooth® module mounting screw, then Bluetooth® module. Figure 8. Removing Bluetooth® Module
7. Remove jam nut and adhesive protector from the antenna.
8. Insert antenna wire through the antenna mounting hole on the front of the cover then push the antenna firmly in the mounting hole.
9. Secure antenna with a jam nut on the inside of the enclosure.   Figure 9. Install Antenna
10. Install the new RF module in the same location as the Bluetooth® module.
11. Connect communication cable to CPU board COM3 and RF module J3, antenna cable to RF module, and reconnect battery cables. Figure 10. Install RF Module
12. Reinstall the rear cover and handles with four bolts.

Update Firmware

In order for wheel weigh pads and Ai-1 indicators originally supplied with Bluetooth® modules to use RF modules, their firmware must be updated.

IMPORTANT: Firmware update supports Windows 10 and 11 computers.
NOTE: Firmware update duration varies; plan for approximately five to ten minutes for a wheel weigh pad and 25 to 45 minutes for an Ai-1 Indicator.

1. Download 2.4GHz Load Ranger firmware from: https://www.ricelake.com/firmware 
2. Unzip firmware file (files for Ai-1 and indicator wheel weigh pad are included):
   Device| Firmware File Name
   ---|---
   Ai-1 Indicator| EGT-AF13_07.07.00_XX_NL2.08_RICELAKE.exe
   Weigh Pad| Dfw06WWSRF_05.03.00_ML_NL2.05_LCD_RICELAKE.exe

NOTE: Firmware file names contain version numbers and are equal to or greater than displayed above.

3. Attach a serial cable to the Ai-1 indicator’s serial port and connect the free end to the computer.
   NOTE: The Ai-1 indicator’s serial port is located on the front panel. Figure 11. Ai-1 Indicator Serial Port

4. Turn on the Ai-1 indicator.

5. Run Ai-1 indicator firmware executable.

6. Select a serial port number from the drop-down menu.

7. Enable the USB- >COM check box, if using a USB to serial converter.

8. Select OK. Figure 12. Firmware Update Configuration Window

9. A connection status indicator displays until a connection between the computer and the Ai-1 indicator is established. Figure 1-1. Connection Status Window

10. Once communication is established, a firmware update status window displays. Figure 2. Firmware Update Status Window

11. When firmware has been updated, a success prompt displays.

12. Select OK to close the window.  Figure 3. Firmware Success Prompt

13. After the firmware update is completed, allow the device to reboot if it power cycles.

14. Power off the Ai-1 indicator and remove the serial cable.

15. Attach a serial cable to the wheel weigh pad’s serial port and connect the free end to the computer.
    NOTE: The wheel weighs pad’s serial port is located inside the electronics cover on the CPU board. Figure 4. Wheel Weigh Pad Serial Port

16. Run wheel weigh pad firmware executable.

17. Repeat steps Step 7 through Step 14.

18. Reinstall the wheel weigh pad’s cover and protection plate with previously removed hardware (Figure 2 on page 1).

19. Repeat steps Step 15 through Step 18 for the remaining wheel weigh pads.

Default Wheel Weigh Pad

Wheel weigh pads must default after a firmware update is applied.

Figure 5. Wheel Weigh Pad Controls

1. Press to turn on the first wheel weigh pad.
2. Press during startup. flashes then display.
3. Press . displays.
4. Press . displays.
5. Press . displays.
6. Press   . displays.
7. Press  to default the wheel weighs pad. displays while the process runs, then display.
8. Press  two times to back out of the menu. displays.
9.  Press . briefly displays, then CaL displays. See Load Ranger Technical Manual (PN 214194) recalibrate the wheel weigh pad.
10. Repeat for remaining wheel weighs pads.

5. Setup Wheel Weigh Pad

1. Press to turn on the first wheel weigh pad.
2. Press during startup. Tech flashes, then CAL displays.
3. Press repeatedly until SERiAL displays.
4. Press to enter the Serial menu. iD displays.
5. Press to enter the ID settings.
6. Press or to increase or decrease the selected digit and press ****to move between the digits to enter the pad ID number.

NOTE: The first Pad ID number must be 01 and the remaining pad ID numbers must increment in ascending numeric order. Example: 01, 02, 03. Do not configure two pads with the same ID number.

Figure 6. Wheel Weigh Pad Positioning

7. Press . displays.

8. Press until repeated displays.

9. Press . displays.

10. Press or until displays.

11. Press . briefly displays.

12. Use arrows to enter a channel number.
    NOTE: The default channel number is 27. The wheel weighs pad channel number must match the Ai-1 indicator channel number it will pair with. The Ai-1 indicator supports channels 00 – 38. If using multiple groups of Ai-1 indicators and wheel weigh pads, the channel numbers must be unique for each group.

13. Press . OK briefly displays then Baud displays.

14. Press until the wheel weighs pad resets.

15. Repeat for remaining wheel weighs pads.

6. Setup Ai-1 Indicator

1. Turn off all wheel weigh pads.

2. Press to turn on the Ai-1 indicator.

3. During startup, press the upper right corner of the screen when the logo displays to enter the Technical Setup menu. Figure 7. Touch the Upper Right Corner of the Display

4. Press to go to the second Setup menu page.

5. On the second page, press .The Serial Port menu displays.

6. Press .Radio Frequency interface displays.

7. Press .

8. Enter the required channel number.
   NOTE: The default channel number is 27. The wheel weighs pad channel number must match the Ai-1 indicator channel number it will pair with. The Ai-1 indicator supports channels 00 – 38. If using multiple groups of Ai-1 indicators and wheel pads, the channel numbers must be unique for each group. Figure 8. Channel Keyboard

9. Press . A Channel prompt displays. Figure 9. Channel Success Prompt

10. Press to close the prompt and return to the Radio Frequency interface menu.

11. Press twice.

12. Press once.

13. Press .

14. Press .

15. Press the Number of Scales menu displays.

16. Select the number of wheels and weigh pads to be used.
    Figure 10. Number of Scales Configuration

17. Press .

18. Press .

19. Press Gravity value setting pop-up displays.

20. Enter the gravity value for the area the wheel weigh pads will be used. Figure 11. Set Gravity Value

21. Press to close the prompt and return to the Calibration menu.

22. Press . Setup changed prompt displays. Figure 12. Setup Changed

23. Press to save settings and complete setup. Ai-1 indicator reboots to Weigh mode.

7. Pairing Ai-1 Indicator with Wheel Weigh Pads

1. Press to turn on the Ai-1 indicator.
2. Access the Technical Setup menu.
3. Turn on the first wheel weigh pad only (assigned ID 01) and allow it to connect.
4. Wheel weigh pad connects with Ai-1 indicator and displays PL.1.
5. Repeat Step 1 and Step 4 for additional wheel weigh pads.
6. Press .
7. If setup changed prompt displays. Press to save settings. Figure 13. Setup Changed
8. Ai-1 indicator reboots to Weigh mode.

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July 22, 2022
N 214609 Rev A

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