cascade corporation iForks User manual

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Manual Number 6806956-R3

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ONTENTS
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Page
OVERVIEW 1
WARNINGS & SAFETY MEASURES 2
INSTALLATION 3
USING DISPLAY 5
Functions 5
Other Features 6
USING iFORKS 7
Dos and Don'ts 7
Weighing Load - Basic 8
Weighing a Load - Net/Tare/Gross Weight 9
Weighing a Load - Add to the Total & Reset 11
Piece Counting 12
AUTO SHUT-OFF 13
BATTERIES 14
iForks Indication 14
Changing iFork Battery Packs 15
Changing Display Batteries 17
DISPLAY OPTIONS 18
User Settings 18
User Settings - Submenus 19
PRINTER OPTION 22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 24

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VERVIEW
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FK0034.eps
Read through
user manual
Recharge or
change batteries
Install batteries
Review parts
Perform 2000 Hour
Maintenance
Install iForks
system on truck
Use system
This manual describes the installation and use of the iForks. Read this manual carefully. The installer must be
informed of the contents of this manual. Follow the contents of the manual precisely. Always do things in the
correct order. This manual should be kept on a safe and dry place. In case of damage or loss the user may
request a new copy of the manual from Cascade RAVAS.

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ARNINGS & SAFETY MEASURES
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When using the iFork, please observe carefully the
instructions and guidelines contained in this manual.
Always perform each step in sequence. If any of the
instructions are not clear, contact Cascade RAVAS.
READ
CAREFULLY
- All safety regulations that apply on the truck remain valid and unchanged.
- No weighing operations are allowed if any persons or objects are in the vicinity; around, under or close to the load.
- Cascade RAVAS is not responsible for any physical harm done to the operator because of the presence of the indicator
in the cabin.
- Any modifications done to the system must be approved in writing from the supplier, prior to any work being completed.
- It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to train their own employees in the proper use and maintenance of this
equipment.
- Do not operate this unit unless you have been fully trained of its capabilities.
- Check the accuracy of the scale on a regular basis to prevent faulty readings.
- Only trained and authorized personnel are allowed to service the scale.
- Always follow the operating, maintenance and repair instructions of this truck and ask the supplier when in doubt.
- Cascade RAVAS is not responsible for errors that occur due to incorrect weighings or inaccurate scales.
Should you have any further questions after reading this manual then you can contact Cascade RAVAS.
Min. 15°F (-10°C) Max. 105°F (40°C)
CAUTION: Do not Pressure Wash
IMPORTANT:Tampering or removing iForks NTEP Security wire or label will void NTEP Certification.

NSTALLATION
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1
2
Install iForks
IMPORTANT: Truck mast must be vertical.
A Remove standard forks.
B Unlock iForks.
C Install iForks.
Lock iForks
3Install battery packs into the iForks
A Lift up battery holder locking clip.
BPosition battery pack.
CClick into the battery holders.
DSecure the locking clips down.
A
B
C
D
B
C
C
IMPORTANT: If installing on fork positioner,
contact cascade.

NSTALLATION
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FK0038.eps
7Install display bracket and support, if
required
Side Rail
Dashboard
Cabin Roof
Display
OR
OR
A
B
AInstall bracket to display.
BInstall bracket/display to the support.
6Locate and mount the display
Find a suitable location for readout and easy
access to display.
NOTE: If required, install batteries into display.
Refer to Batteries Section, "Changing Display
Batteries", page 17.

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SING DISPLAY
UFunctions
FK0040.eps
When appears: When appears:
Weight shown is in .44 lb (.2 kg) steps; only for
weight that ranges 0-441 lb (0-200 kg).
Weight shown is in 1.1 lb (.5 kg) steps; only for
weight that ranges 441-1102 lb (200-500 kg).
Weight shown is in 2.2 lb (1 kg) steps; only for
weight that ranges 1102-4850 lb (500-2200 kg).
Fork 1 relay setpoint 1 is activated.
Fork 2 relay setpoint 2 is activated.
When appears, the
weight shown is negative
The weighing system
(including load) is stable
The weight shown is
within the zero range
The display is showing
the net weight
Left of Display
Display
Button Entry ModeShort Key Press 3 Second Key Press
Right of DisplayMiddle of Display
When the following
appears:
Weight shown is
in kilograms
Weight shown is
in pounds
Amount displayed
is the number of
pieces on the scale
Low battery indicator
Enter (accept value)
Decrease the value
of the digit flashing
Increase the value
of the digit flashing
Shift to the next digit
on the left
Clear entry
Code Entry - A 5-digit code
useful for a weighing system
connected to peripheral
equipment for later processing.
Manual Tare - An entered tare
weight at any moment.
Check subtotal and print total.
Enter a piece weight - The
last used piece weight or an
entered value.
Toggle Units
Weighed load is added to total
weight. If printer is installed, a
printout is made.
Automatic Tare - Allows the
tare weights to be reset to
zero automatically. Added
and subtracted weights
can be determined.
Zero Setting - Manually
zeros the display
Sampling a piece weight -
Determined an unknown piece
weight by sampling a certain
number of pieces. Standard
sampling amount is 10 pieces.
On/Off
NOTE: Smaller loads are weighed with higher accuracy.
Example: If an original load with e2 range selected is
removed, and a smaller load qualified for e1 range, the
e2 range will remain selected until the forks are zeroed.

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Select Weight Type
1000 kg➔lb
2205
FK0042.eps
1
2
Hold for 3 seconds
Wait 5 seconds to
switch units
Other Features
Display Menus
FK0041.eps
Weigh Mode
Options:
Net/Tare/Gross (Auto/Manual Tare)
Add weight/Subtotal weight/Total weight
Piece weight
Toggle units
Manual zero
On/off
User Settings
Auto shut-off time
Light intensity
Deactivate/Activate Com Port 1
Deactivate/Activate Com Port 2
Alibi Memory

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UDos & Don'ts
FK0044.eps
Wait 3-5 minutes
before using forks
Center load on forks and
pallet, load must be flat
Wait for display
to zero
NTEP Temperature Range:
15° F (10° C) minimum
105°F (40° C) maximum
FK0045.eps
FK0046.eps
WEIGHING
PRIOR TO WEIGHING
FK0043.eps
Position to vertical
Level load to
Horizontal
Verify iForks are free of
obstacles prior to zeroing
For legal trade:
NTEP – ±5% (3°) Horizontal
OIML – ±5° Horizontal
Zero before each weighing
if display does not
automatically zero

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SING iFORKS
UWeighing a Load – Basic
FK0047.eps
2
4
3
1
Press the on/off key.
Wait 5 seconds.
Position load on
forks, raise forks
Press the
blue button
on each
battery pack
Display will zero.
If necessary, zero
manually.
1000
kg
FK0048.eps
5Weigh load. Before next
weighing, check zero point.
To weigh a load: IMPORTANT:
If front face or bottom of iForks touches the•
load or pallet, it will not weigh correctly.
Unstable weight readings indicate debris•
between fork and fork shoe.

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UWeighing a Load - Net/Tare/Gross Weight
FK0049.eps
ABC
Net (A) + Tare (B) = Gross (C)
FK0050.eps
Net Weighing: Automatic Tare
23
1Lift pallet
Press the tare button
Weight of pallet
Arrow will appear next "NET"
and display will set to zero
1000
kg
FK0051.eps
5
NET arrow
goes away
Gross Weight
(Pallet + Load Weight)
Press the
tare button
4
4
Net value will show
(Load weight only)
Weigh load
NET – The weight of the load to weigh
TARE – The weight of an unladen load that is not included (pallet, bin, etc).
GROSS – The weight of the load and unladen load weights combined.
To weigh a load but disregard part of the load with an unknown weight (example: pallet):
NOTE: Display must be in basic weighing mode prior to performing the following steps (press on/off button for 3 seconds).

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SING iFORKS
UWeighing a Load - Net/Tare/Gross Weight
Net Weighing: Manual Tare
1000
kg
FK0052.eps
1Lift pallet and load
2
Gross weight
Hold Tare button
for 3 seconds
FK0053.eps
3
4
Enter in TARE weight
(weight must be known)
FK0054.eps
NET arrow
will show
NOTE: Pressing
the Tare button
again will show
the gross weight
NET weight
will show
FK0055.eps
No load, the value is zero
Pallet only Forks only
When no load is on the pallet
(tare weight entered):
When no load and pallet on forks
(tare weight entered):
FK0056.eps
No pallet and load, the
value will be negative
To weigh a load but disregard part of the load with a known weight (example: pallet):
NOTE: Display must be in basic weighing mode prior to performing the following
steps (press power button for 3 seconds).
Unladen load
(Example: Pallet
weight = 25kg) For flashing digit, while in entry
mode, pressing buttons:
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Decrease
the value Increase the value
Shift to the next
digit on the left Accept the value
OR

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FK0058.eps
Weighing a Load - Add to the Total & Reset
250
kg
FK0057.eps
Press to add to total Display will show
"Added"
Display will
return to
weighing
mode
NOTE: For each load to be weighed and added,
repeat. No weight can be recorded twice while
adding until the display returns to weighing mode.
Hold for 3 seconds Number of items
weighed
Subtotal
During the next 3 seconds, the following flashes:
If one of the buttons is pressed
during flashing:
NOTE: If no button is pressed during
the flashing, the subtotal stays in
memory, and the system returns to
the weighing mode after 60 seconds.
Total is reset
For printer option, total is
printed and total is reset
To add a series of load weights and total:

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Piece Counting
Piece Counting:
Enter a Piece Weight (known weight):
To determine an unknown weight by sampling a number of pieces. The number of pieces taken from or placed on the
iForks determines the accuracy of the sampling. The standard sampling amount is 10 pieces (95 pieces maximum).
NOTE: Piece counting is not NTEP approved.
FK0059.eps
2
2
4
3
3
1
1
Add or take away
counted pieces
Press Piece
Weight Button
Hold weight button for
three seconds
Press Enter Button
Press enter button
to accept value
Change digit,
if necessary
Change
blinking digit
Selected digit
flashes
Move over
digit, left
NOTE: Press the power button for 3
seconds to return to basic weighing
mode. The piece total will be lost.
NOTE: Press the power button for 3
seconds to return to basic weighing
mode. The piece total will be lost.

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UTO SHUT-OFF
A
FK0061.eps
After 2 minutes of no action:
On the indicator: Countdown
Screen Shows
Press any key to cancel auto
shut-off and return to weighing
mode.
Indicator screen will be blank
After 20 seconds, off screen
will appear
After 2 hours of no weighing,
the iForks will turn off.
NOTE: To turn on, refer to
"Weighing a Load –Basic",
Page 9
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ATTERIES
BiForks Indication
FUNCTIONALITY BLUE LED'S
DURING POWERING ON ON for 5 sec.
FULL BATTERY Blink Time Interval
Working Mode Once every 1.5 sec.
Sleep Mode Once every 4 sec.
LOW BATTERY
Working Mode Twice every 10 sec.
Sleep Mode Twice every 10 sec.
FK0062.eps
Low Battery
Indicator
Arrows for fork will blink:
F1 = Fork 1
F2 = Fork 2
F1 & F2 = Fork 1 & Fork 2
Low Battery Indicator:
The blue LED on the related
fork will start blinking (2 times
every 10 seconds)
NOTE: The battery packs will
switch off automatically after
10 minutes of low battery.
The display will show when there is a
low battery on the iforks:
FK0063.eps

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Changing iFork Battery Packs
2Remove D-Cells from battery packs
A Remove the capscrews.
B Remove top housing of battery pack.
C Remove batteries.
1Remove batteries
A Unlock batteries.
B Remove battery packs.
A
A
B
B
C
To change batteries on iForks, perform the following:

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FK0066.eps
Changing iFork Battery Packs (Continued)
A
D
A
B
D
E
F
C
3
4
Install battery packs in iForks
A Install four batteries in each battery pack.
B Replace the top housing of the battery pack.
C Install capscrews finger tight.
D Install battery packs into the iForks.
Charge battery packs, if equipped
with rechargeable batteries
NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are NiMH with a
charge capacity of 10,000 mAH.
A Lift up locking clips of charger module.
B Position the battery packs into charger.
C Click batteries into charger.
B
C
8 Hours
D Push locking clips down.
E Plug the charger adapters into the main voltage.
Red LED on charger will light.
F Charge for 8 hours. Red LED will stay on after
batteries are fully charged.

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BChanging Display Batteries (if equipped)
FK0068.eps
Low battery indicator
will flash
The display is equipped with four AA batteries.
1
4
2
3
Remove capscrews from display
lid using M5 allen wrench
Install display lid and tighten
capscrews
Open display and remove old
batteries
Install new batteries.
NOTE: Check the position and polarity of
batteries.
FK0069.eps
FK0070.eps
FK0071.eps
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ISPLAY OPTIONS
DUser Settings
FK0074.eps
1
4
2
3
FK0073.eps
Multiple screens
will flash
Hold for 10 seconds
Weigh Mode
Weigh Mode
Press CLR button
Hold for 3 seconds
Changes are being saved
Exit & Save:
Exit without Saving:
Select menu
option Scroll through
menu options:
User Settings
Menu Mode
Continue to
desired
submenu
(see next
page)
OR
Enter user settings Choose a menu option
Exit menu
Auto Shut-Off Time (Display)
Light Intensity
Deactivate/Activate Com Port 1 (Bluetooth board)
Deactivate/Activate Com Port 2 (Printer board)
Alibi Memory