Rice Lake 214609 Load Ranger 2.4 Ghz Rf Module Retrofit User Guide

Rice Lake 214609 Load Ranger 2.4 Ghz Rf Module Retrofit User Guide

RICE LAKE LOGO214609 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).

RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 NOTE: Fully charge wheel weigh pad and Ai-1 indicator before proceeding.
Caution CAUTION: Wear a grounding wrist strap when working inside the Load Ranger to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Contents hide
1 Replace Radio Module in Wheel Weigh Pad
2 Replace Radio Module in Ai-1 Indicator
3 Update Firmware
4 Default Wheel Weigh Pad
5 Documents / Resources
5.1 References
6 Related Posts

Replace Radio Module in Wheel Weigh Pad

RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 2Figure 1. Retrofit Kit (212110)

Item No.Description
12.4GHz Radio Frequency Module
2Antenna (with O-ring)
3Antenna Support plate
4Ground wire
5Phillips screw, M3 x 6 screw
6Phillips screw, M3 x 9 self-tapping screw
  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). RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 3Figure 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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 4Figure 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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 5Figure 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.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 6 Figure 5. RF Module Installation
  15. Repeat for remaining wheel weighs pads.

Replace Radio Module in Ai-1 Indicator 

RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 7Figure 6. Ai-1 Indicator RF Retrofit Kit Parts (212111)

Item No.Description
1Phillips screw, 2.9 x 9.5 self-tapping screw
22.4GHz Radio Frequency Module
3Antenna
  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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 8 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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 9 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.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 10 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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 11Figure 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.

warning IMPORTANT: Firmware update supports Windows 10 and 11 computers.
RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 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):
    DeviceFirmware File Name
    Ai-1 IndicatorEGT-AF13_07.07.00_XX_NL2.08_RICELAKE.exe
    Weigh PadDfw06WWSRF_05.03.00_ML_NL2.05_LCD_RICELAKE.exe

    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 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.
    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 NOTE: The Ai-1 indicator’s serial port is located on the front panel. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 12Figure 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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 13 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. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 14 Figure 1-1. Connection Status Window 
  10. Once communication is established, a firmware update status window displays. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 15 Figure 2. Firmware Update Status Window 
  11. When firmware has been updated, a success prompt displays.
  12. Select OK to close the window.  RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 16Figure 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.
    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 NOTE: The wheel weighs pad’s serial port is located inside the electronics cover on the CPU board. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 17Figure 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.

RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 18Figure 5. Wheel Weigh Pad Controls 

  1. PressRICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 19 to turn on the first wheel weigh pad.
  2. PressRICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 20 during startup. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 23 flashes then RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 24 display.
  3. PressRICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 21. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 25 displays.
  4. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 26 displays.
  5. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 21. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 27 displays.
  6. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22 . RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 28 displays.
  7. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22 to default the wheel weighs pad. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 29 displays while the process runs, then RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 30 display.
  8. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 19 two times to back out of the menu. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 31 displays.
  9.  Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 32 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 RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 19 to turn on the first wheel weigh pad.
  2. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 20 during startup. Tech flashes, then CAL displays.
  3. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 20 repeatedly until SERiAL displays.
  4. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22 to enter the Serial menu. iD displays.
  5. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22 to enter the ID settings.
  6. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 21 or RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 20 to increase or decrease the selected digit and press Symbol 5 to move between the digits to enter the pad ID number.

    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 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.

    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 34Figure 6. Wheel Weigh Pad Positioning

  7. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 35 displays.
  8. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 20 until repeated RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 36 displays.
  9. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 37 displays.
  10. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 21 or RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 20 until RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 38 displays.
  11. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 39 briefly displays.
  12. Use arrows to enter a channel number.
    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 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 RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 22. OK briefly displays then Baud displays.
  14. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 19 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 RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 40 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.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 41 Figure 7. Touch the Upper Right Corner of the Display
  4. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 42 to go to the second Setup menu page.
  5. On the second page, pressRICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 43.The Serial Port menu displays.
  6. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 44.Radio Frequency interface displays.
  7. PressRICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 45.
  8. Enter the required channel number.
    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 1 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.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 46 Figure 8. Channel Keyboard
  9. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 47. A Channel prompt displays.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 48Figure 9. Channel Success Prompt
  10. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 47 to close the prompt and return to the Radio Frequency interface menu.
  11. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 49 twice.
  12. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 50 once.
  13. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 51.
  14. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 52.
  15. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 53 the Number of Scales menu displays.
  16. Select the number of wheels and weigh pads to be used.
    RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 54Figure 10. Number of Scales Configuration
  17. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 47.
  18. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 49.
  19. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 55 Gravity value setting pop-up displays.
  20. Enter the gravity value for the area the wheel weigh pads will be used.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 56 Figure 11. Set Gravity Value
  21. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 47 to close the prompt and return to the Calibration menu.
  22. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 57. Setup changed prompt displays. RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 58Figure 12. Setup Changed
  23. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 59 to save settings and complete setup. Ai-1 indicator reboots to Weigh mode.

7. Pairing Ai-1 Indicator with Wheel Weigh Pads

  1. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 40 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 RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 57.
  7. If setup changed prompt displays. Press RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 59 to save settings.RICE LAKE 214609 Load Ranger 24 GHz RF Module Retrofit - FIG 60 Figure 13. Setup Changed
  8. Ai-1 indicator reboots to Weigh mode.

RICE LAKE LOGO© Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Content is subject to change without notice.
www.ricelake.com
230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868
United States: 800-472-6703
International: +1 715-234-9171
July 22, 2022
N 214609 Rev A

References

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