Spinlock LOAD-SENSE User manual

BUTTON OPERATION
Press the MENU/ENTER button to show the menu. Use the ^v button to scroll though the menu. Use MENU/ENTER to make selection. Select BACK in the
menu to return to the read out screen.
POWER
Turn the cell on by holding down both buttons until the screen comes on. The cell will read load instantly and does not need to be ‘unload’ when turned on.
The OLED screen will update continuously or until the POWER SAVE mode starts if activated. In power save mode the unit continues to measure load and save
the peak load. Press any button to bring the screen back to life. To turn OFF select POWER OFF in the menu list.
OVERLOAD
If the screen changes from your selected colour to RED, in any mode, the unit has experienced a signicant overload and will require re-calibration.
OVERLOADING 200% OF SWL WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO LOAD CELL
A calibration certicate is issued with the product and valid for 12 months. The unit must be returned to Spinlock for re-calibration.
BATTERY LIFE
The 2 x AA batteries supplied with the unit will last between 50 and 1000 hours depending on the settings and screen modes. BLUE is the most e󰀩cient screen
colour. Use SCREEN SAVER mode ‘1 minute’, BRIGHTNESS ‘low’, and BLUE font for maximum battery life.
STORAGE WITH BATTERIES INSERTED CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND UNREPAIRABLE DAMAGE.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
To change the batteries carefully unscrew the 4 socket drive stainless steel bolts with 2mm Hex Key (Allen Key).
Lift of the plastic battery cover and place down without disturbing the seal. Remove and replace the batteries taking note of the polarity marking. Check the ‘O’
ring seal is seated properly and re-lubricate if dry.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE SEAL WILL RESULT IN WATER INGRESS & PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
Replace the plastic battery cover and carefully locate the 4 bolts, screw until the seal is compressed an even amount all round. Tighten to 0.5Nm.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS
SAFETY
Make sure any operator has read and understands the safe operation before commencing any test. Always check to use the cell is not dangerous or endangering
the boat or people aboard. Improper mounting and use can result in inaccurate results and damage.
LOAD-SENSE DIGITAL & WIRELESS INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Compact, light weight mobile load cell’s for use with soft connections. Available with in built OLED readout or wireless data transfer. Wireless versions have no
inbuilt read out and require pairing with another wireless capable device such as a smart phone.
USE
Can safely work between any deck eye, pad eye, strong point, traveller car and block to measure loads. Use to calibrate other load cells or pins by connecting in
line. Use with ZS/OPEN mobile jammer, linked by a ZS/LOOP, to measure loads in any line. The unit displays a continuous TRACKING load and PEAK load with a
time reference.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mount the load cell in the desired position. Designed to use either ZS-LOOP attachment in a ‘basket’ formation or tied directly to sheets or halyards with one com-
plete turn around the cell before termination.
READ INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE A LOAD CELL

LDS/5 5 Tonne load cell with inbuilt read out
LDS/10 10 Tonne load cell with inbuilt read out
LWS/5 5 Tonne Wireless load cell, no read out
LWS/10 10 Tonne Wireless load cell, no read out
ZS-LOOP/5 Loop for 5 tonne load cell
ZS-LOOP/10 Loop for 10 tonne load cell
OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE RANGETECHNICAL DATA
Frequency Sampling 20Hz, Screen Refresh 5Hz
Max Error Band Linear 0.2% across full range deflection
Proof Load 150% of rated load
IP Rating IP67 (Dust Tight, Immersible to 1m for 30 minutes)
Battery 2 x AA 1.5v
Battery Life Minimum 50 hours
Temperature range 0 - 45 degrees Celsius (Strong direct Sun light will damage the OLED)
Body Alloy 2014T6 Aeronautical specification
Plastic Delrin type
Screen 250 micron Lexan
Adhesive (Screen) 3M 467
Weight: 5 Tonne with Batteries 0.470kg (1.04lbs)
10 Tonne with Batteries 0.725kg (1.6lbs)
Contact [email protected] for custom weights
Dimensions (nominal) LDS/5 160 x 65 x 30
LDS/10 185 x 85 x 30
Contact [email protected] for custom dimensions
SAFETY
Make sure any operator has read and understands the full instructions for safe operation before commencing any test. Always check to use the cell is not dangerous
or endangering the boat or people aboard. Improper mounting and use can result in inaccurate results and damage.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Use with ZS-LOOP or equivalent in basket formation. Make one complete turn around the end eye and tie with a bowline for use with rope.
QUICK START GUIDE
SAFETY
Make sure any operator has read and understands the full instructions for safe operation before commencing any test. Always check to use the cell is not dangerous
or endangering the boat or people aboard. Improper mounting and use can result in inaccurate results and damage.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Use with ZS-LOOP or equivalent in basket formation. Make one complete turn around the end eye and tie with a bowline for use with rope.
LOAD-SENSE DIGITAL & WIRELESS INSTRUCTIONS