Load cellsDamage may result in damage to the device and endanger personal safety. The user must take appropriate safety measures, such as installing safety devices against falls, collapses, or overloads, to ensure the safe operation of the load cell. In order to achieve safe and trouble-free operation, in addition to proper transport, storage, positioning and installation, the user must also handle and maintain the load cells carefully. When using load cells, the relevant accident prevention regulations must be observed, taking into account, in particular, the limit loads mentioned in the code.
Proper use of load cells is very important. They are designed for metrology applications and should not be used for any other purpose.
In order to ensure safety, the load cell must be used in strict accordance with the installation instructions. At the same time, applicable laws and safety requirements must be complied with during use, including the use of accessories.
Load cells can be used as machine components, e.g. for container and warehouse weighing. In these cases, it is important to note that the load cell is constructed without a common machine design safety factor, so it is important to ensure that measures are taken to increase its sensitivity. However, it is important to make it clear that load cells are not safety elements and should not be used as part of safe use. For the arrangement of electronic equipment that regulates the measurement signal, measures must be taken to prevent damage caused by a malfunction of the measurement signal.
Failure to follow safety instructions poses a general hazard. Although load cells are advanced and reliable, there are still potential hazards if they are not installed and operated correctly by untrained personnel. All personnel involved in the siting, start-up, maintenance or repair of load cells must carefully read and understand the installation instructions, especially the technical safety instructions.
In addition to the weighing technology covered by the scope of supply and performance, equipment planners, installers and operators should also consider the weighing technology requirements in terms of safety engineering to minimize potential hazards. At the same time, current regulations must always be complied with.
In areas related to weighing technology, residual hazards must be referred to and referenced.