straightpoint Digital Dynamometer Load Cell Loadlink plus User Manual

LLP user manual
v1.00
Part No: SU3341
Operating instructions

THIS MANUAL WAS WRITTEN IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND PROFESSIONALLY TRANSLATED TO ALL OTHER LANGUAGES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT STRAIGHT POINT ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Product: Load Link Plus LLP

Product Description:
Tension Loadcell 1t – 300t capable of both weighing and dynamic load monitoring. Integral large 25mm (1 inch) LCD display. High resolution 5000 divisions.
Constructed from high-quality aerospace-grade aluminium that provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, and allows the use of a separate internal sealed enclosure for the load cell’s electronic components, rated to IP67 or NEMA6 environmental. Includes 90db audible set-point alarm and RS-485 serial output.

Marking:
Manufacturer: Straightpoint (UK) Limited, Unit 9, Dakota Park, Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NJ, United Kingdom

This conformity is based upon compliance with the application of harmonized or applicable technical standards and, where applicable or required, a European Union Notified Body certification.

Directives: The described product above, is in conformity with:
EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC;
EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
EU RoHS 2011/65/EU

Applicable Harmonised EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Standards: EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery – General principles for design ­ Risk assessment and risk reduction.
EMC Directive
BS EN 55011:2016+A11:2020 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment. Radio- frequency disturbance characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement;
EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, EMC requirements, Part 1, General Requirements;
EN 61000-6-1 ­ Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 6.1, Generic Standards Immunity for residential, commercial and light industrial environments.

RoHS
EN IEC 63000:2018 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances.

Notified Body: Self-declared.

Quality Management: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Requirements: BSI Certificate No. FM 584438

Straightpoint (UK) Limited declare that under our sole responsibility for the manufacture and supply of the product detailed above, that it conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of the listed applicable Directives and applicable harmonised technical Standards.

EU Authorised Representative:
CROSBY EUROPE Industriepark Zone B N°26 B-2220 Heist-op-den-Berg Belgium Phone: +32 0 15 75 71 25 Email:

Signed, on behalf of Authorised Representative:

Name: Thomas Dietvorst
Position: General Manager
Date: October 20th 2021

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Product: Load Link Plus LLP

Product Description: Tension Loadcell 1t – 300t capable of both weighing and dynamic load monitoring. Integral large 25mm (1 inch) LCD display. High resolution 5000 divisions.
Constructed from high-quality aerospace-grade aluminium that provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, and allows the use of a separate internal sealed enclosure for the load cell’s electronic components, rated to IP67 or NEMA6 environmental.
Includes 90db audible set-point alarm and RS-485 serial output.

Marking:
Manufacturer: Straightpoint (UK) Limited, Unit 9, Dakota Park, Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NJ, United Kingdom

This conformity is based upon compliance with the application of UK Statutory Instruments (and their amendments) and/or applicable technical standards’; and, where applicable, or required, UK Notified Body certification.

UK Regulations: The described product above, is in conformity with:
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008;
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016;
The RoHS Regulations 2012.

Applicable Designated The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Standards: EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery – General principles for design ­ Risk assessment and risk reduction.

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
BS EN 55011:2016+A11:2020 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment. Radio- frequency disturbance characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement;
EN 61326-1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, EMC requirements, Part 1, General Requirements;
EN 61000-6- EN 61000-6-1:2019 ­ Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 6.1, Generic Standards Immunity for residential, commercial and light industrial environments.

The RoHS Regulations 2012
EN IEC 63000:2018 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances.

UK Notified Body: Self-declared.

Quality Management: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Requirements: BSI Certificate No. FM 584438

Straightpoint (UK) Limited declare that under our sole responsibility for the manufacture and supply of the product detailed above, that it conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of the listed applicable UK Regulations and applicable designated technical Standards.

Technical Documentation Available From: Straightpoint (UK) Limited, Unit 9, Dakota Park, Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NJ, United Kingdom

Signed, on behalf of Straightpoint (UK) Limited:

Name: Thomas Dietvorst
Position: General Manager
Date: October 20th 2021

SQS752 Issue 1
Registered in England No. 4375389 · VAT Registered No. 793 2451 14
Registered Office: Unit 9. Dakota Par k. Down ley R d. Havant. Hampshire P09 2NJ · UK

General description and warnings

All products manufactured and sold by Straightpoint Ltd, are sold with the express understanding that the purchaser and user are thoroughly familiar with the safe use, proper care and application of the product. Responsibility for the safe use, proper care, and application of the product rests with the user. Failure of the product can occur due to misapplication, abuse, overloading, or improper care and maintenance. There are numerous government and industry standards that cover products manufactured and sold by Straightpoint Ltd. This document makes no attempt to reference all of them. We do reference standards that are most current like ASME B30.26-2010 “detachable load indicating devices.” Ratings shown in Straightpoint Ltd literature are only applicable to new or “as new condition” products. Rated capacities define the greatest force or load a product can carry under usual or normal environmental conditions. Shock loading and extraordinary conditions must be taken into account when selecting products and product capacity. Some of the products in the Straightpoint Ltd catalogues are designed for use with rigging hardware and components which could be supplied from several different manufacturers. It is crucial that you read and understand the literature from these manufacturers, as well as governmental standards and industry technical manuals. The rated capacity, design factor and efficiency rating of each Straightpoint Ltd product may be affected by wear, misuse, overloading, corrosion, deformation, intentional alteration, age, and other use conditions. The recommended proof load on all items manufactured and sold by Straightpoint Ltd is twice the working load limit (WLL), unless otherwise shown. Proof testing is included on all Straightpoint Ltd load indicating products.

LLP fitting batteries

Before using the Loadlink Plus™ take some time to read this manual and familiarise yourself with it.
The Loadlink Plus™ is supplied with a single 9v PP3 battery – this needs to be fitted before use.
Fit the battery supplied by removing the two cross-head screws which retain the battery cover.

Fit battery and refit cover making sure all seals are intact.
When the battery is getting low (22% remaining), “LOBAT” will appear in the top left of the display, when this happens, it should be replaced with an alkaline 9 volt PP3, MN1604, 6F22 or equivalent.

LLP shackle usage

Once the batteries are fitted the Loadlink™ should be fitted with the correct shackle for the capacity of the Loadlink™.
The WLL is marked on the front of every Loadlink™ e.g. Max: 5 tonne x 0.001te
Before using the Loadlink™ make sure the capacity of the loadcell is suitable for the task being undertaken.
Straightpoint recommend Crosby shackles.
When using the Loadlink™ please ensure the operator is positioned at a safe distance.
This user guide assumes good rigging practice and does not advise on actual in the field use.

LLP keypad and annunciators

1. Press this button for three seconds to turn the device on and off. The device will switch itself off if the load does not change for 20 minutes.

2. Press this button to initialise the peak hold facility.
   Once pressed, the display with show ‘PH’.
   This will make the display ‘freeze’ at the highest load recorded.
   Press the key again to switch off this function.

3. Press this button to toggle through the various units of measurement.
   Select from T- tonnes, kN – kiloNewtons, kg – kilograms or lb – pounds.
   The selected unit is shown on the display.

4. Pressing this button will tare the display.
   When in net mode, the unit’s annunciator will flash.
   Please see page 14 for details on setting a preset tare.

LLP annunciators

Displays when the internal PP3 battery has 22% capacity remaining.
Displays when the device is reading in tonnes.
Displays when the device is in peak hold mode.
Displays when the device is reading kilograms.
Displays when the device is reading in kilonewtons.
Displays when the device is reading in pounds.

LLP measuring a load

Ensure that the device is switched on 10 minutes before loading, this will allow the temperature stability circuitry to acclimatise. Apply the load SLOWLY and watch the display on the device to ensure that the load applied is not greater than you had estimated. Avoid shock loads. Do not apply large twisting forces to these devices as it may damage them beyond repair. After use, switch off and, if removing the device from the test site, clean and store, ideally in a Straightpoint carry case. If the device is to be stored for long periods of time, please remove the battery.

LLP preset tare

You may require to preset the tare on this device if, for instance, the tare button is not accessible because of a load suspended underneath.
First, press the **4** button to put the device into net mode.
By pressing the **4** and **3** buttons, the tare will increase.
By pressing the **4** and **2** buttons, the tare will decrease.

LLP user-configurable settings

This device is programmed with three user-configurable settings:
ALSET – The percentage of full load that the audible alarm will sound.
AOSET – The amount of minutes without a button being pressed before the device will automatically switch off.
This feature is disabled if set to zero.
OLOAD – The amount of times the device has been overloaded since last calibrated (read-only). To change these settings, please follow the flowchart overleaf.

LLP optional slave display

If using the Handheld plus as optional cabled handheld display, plug it into the output port on the rear of the LoadLink™ shown to the left.
Please refer to user manual SU3343 for correct use of the Handheld plus.

Product aftercare

While these devices are sealed to IP65/NEMA4X standards, they should not be immersed in water.
The effects of solvent on the device can not be guaranteed, and should therefore be avoided.
Avoid use within 20-30 minutes of rapid changes in temperature, for example moving the device from a cold vehicle into a warm room.
The change in temperature can affect the accuracy of the device. The operating temperature is -10 to +50° C or 14 to 122° F.
Should the display show “OLOAd” remove the load immediately as this indicates an overload situation.
Check that the load applied is within the working load limit of the device. If it continues to display overload, contact your supplier.

Service and calibration

These products are supplied with a certificate of calibration which is valid for one year.
After this date, it is recommended the device is recalibrated by Straightpoint or an approved calibration laboratory.
Contact the Straightpoint service department or your supplier for more information.
In the unlikely event of this device failing, fit new batteries and re-test. Only when this has been done should you contact your supplier to report the fault. When reporting the fault it is important to give a full description of the problem and the type of application the device is being used for.

Warranty

Straightpoint (UK) Ltd warranty this product against malfunction for a period of two years from manufacture.
Conditions of warranty:

1. The equipment is used as described exactly in the operators manual supplied.
2. Whilst we make every effort to ensure each device is calibrated before despatch, Straightpoint (UK) Ltd do not accept responsibility for inaccurate readings indicated by this equipment.
3. In the event of malfunction, the device is returned to the manufacturer: Straightpoint (UK) Ltd, Unit 9 Dakota Park, Havant, Hampshire, UK, PO9 2NJ.
4. If we consider any malfunction to be caused by misuse, this warranty is void and any repair will be charged for accordingly.

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