7.

Re-apply the brake and remove the temporary polished rod clamp
from above the stuffing box.
8. Carefully start the pumping unit and check the load cell cable for
clearance over the entire stroke. If acceptable, the pumping unit can
be returned to “on-line” status.

Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell

Initialization Procedure
Refer to the Controller User Manual for complete instructions
on initializing your load cell.

CAUTION: No Repairs Permitted – Unauthorized repair will

CAC Polished Rod

invalidate the hazardous area certification.

Load Cell
Notes: These instructions apply to part numbers PC01-00012-54, PC01-
00012-55 and PC01-00012-56. Refer to Drawing 50066 sheet 4, for
User Manual
barrier wiring information. For ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
This Polished Rod Load Cell must be mounted in the location as shown Applications (Zones 1 and 2)
in either Figure 3 or Figure 4 of these instructions. It has been designed
and manufactured to avoid physical injury as described in Clause 1.2.7
of the ATEX Essential Health and Safety Requirements. Manual Part No.
BM-PRLCIS-00

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Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell
Introduction and Overview
The Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell provides accuracy
and durability in a harsh wellhead environment. The instrument
is constructed of 300 series stainless steel and is hermetically
sealed (nitrogen gas filled). It is immune to salt spray and is
unaffected by H2S. Figure 1 shows two views of a typical
polished rod load cell.

Figure 1: CAC Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell

The design of the device minimizes the effects of impact

loading and ensures long-term stability. In addition, the load
sensor is equipped with a lightning suppression circuit. The unit Figure 7: Mark II Pumping Unit Load Cell Cable Routing
receives excitation voltage (+10.00VDC) from the controller.

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Figure shows the load cell cable routing for an air balanced unit.

Load Cell Cable Connector Installation

Following are the steps to install the polished rod load cell cable
connector.

NOTE: Prior to installing the load cell on the well, disassemble the load
cell cable connector as shown in Figure 2.

1. Remove all power from the Load Cell Cable.

Figure 2: Load Cell Cable Connector

2. Wrap Teflon tape or use thread sealant on the Threaded Connector

Shell pipe thread that threads into the load cell body. This helps
provide a weather-tight connection.
3. Assemble the “threaded Connector Shell” into the load cell body and
tighten it, using a wrench on the provided wrench flats.
4. Insert the cable connector end into the Threaded Connector Shell
Figure 6: Air Balance Pumping Unit Load Cell Routing and ensure it is properly aligned and securely seated.
5. Push the rubber strain relief/seal grommet, disk and weather-tight
cap into position and thread the cap onto the threaded shell. Hand-
tighten the Weather Tight Cap onto the connector shell to form a
tight seal.

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Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell
Installation
Following are the steps to perform the load cell installation procedure.
Caution: The following steps should be performed by experienced
service personnel using proper tools and equipment specifically for
a load cell installation.
Figure 3 shows the polished rod, polished rod clamp, and
carrier bar before the polished rod load cell installation.
Figure 3: Polished Rod and Carrier Bar Assembly
1. Stop the pumping unit and set the brake slightly above BOS.
2. Apply a temporary polished rod clamp on the polished rod just above
the stuffing box.
3. Gently release the pumping unit brake.
4. When the horse head moves down to the point where the carrier bar
separates from the upper polished rod clamp, re-apply the brake.
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8. On all load cells, position the anti-rotation handle against the bridle
cable and secure it to bridle cable with wire or other suitable tie as
shown in Figure 5.
9. Reinstall the polished rod clamp above the original marked location
at a distance that is the height of the entire load cell assembly (and
alignment bearing if used). The load cell is approximately 4” high
and the alignment bearing is approximately 1.5”.
Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell Cable
Routing
Following are the steps to properly route the load cell cable.
1. As shown in Figure 6, place the loop in the load cell cable over the
“S” hook on the load cell. Figure 7 shows the load cell cable routing
for a Mark II Pumping Unit using a Spring Kit (PC8500-925).
2. Anchor the load cell cable on the pumping unit such that it pulls on
the “S” hook at the load cell and has sufficient length to allow for the
full vertical travel of the carrier bar.
3. In the full “down” position of the pumping unit, a slight sag should be
visible in the load cell cable, and in the full up and center positions,
the sag should become slightly greater.
Caution: Do not leave excess slack in the load cell cable, as wind may
cause the cable to become entangled in moving parts of the pumping
unit or parts on the Well Head.
4. Route and secure the load cell cable as shown in the respective
figure for the pumping unit type. Route the cable along the base of
the pumping unit so that the cable clears all moving parts.
5. Leave a small coil of extra length of cable (service loop) at the base
of the pumping unit for future service of the pumping unit and/or
replacement of the load cell.
6. Release the pumping unit brake and gently pick the load up by
“jogging” the pumping unit if necessary.
Caution: Proper alignment helps insure accurate load Note: It may be necessary to carefully apply power to the pumping unit
measurement and can significantly increase the life of the load cell. motor to perform this task.

7. Slip the polished rod load cell over the top of the polished rod and 5. Mark the polished rod at the top of the existing polished rod clamp
position the load cell on the polished rod with the serial number and remove the clamp. On some installations, a protective coupling
facing up and the cable housing facing toward the pumping unit. is screwed on the top end of the polished rod. If this is the case,
remove the coupling.

Secure Load Cell

Cable to Samson
Post at height
equal to mid-
stroke of Load
Cell.

Top of
Stroke (TOS)
Load Cell and
Position Sensor Set with slight
Cables bend in lowest
Controller portion of
stroke

Bottom of
Stroke (BOS)

Bridle Cables
Sampson
Post

Polish Rod
Clamp

Load
Cell

Tie with
Wire to
Cable Figure 4: Polished Rod and Carrier Bar Assembly after Load Cell
Installation
Cable
Tie To Controller
“S” Hook

To
Load Cell To Controller Carrier Bar Polish Rod 6. If an optional Alignment Bearing (PC8500-550) is supplied, slip it
over the polished rod as shown in Figure 4. The purpose of the
alignment bearing is to keep the rod string load evenly applied to the
load cell, regardless of the typical misalignments that can occur
Figure 5: Load Cell Cable Routing for a Conventional Pumping Unit between the stuffing box and the carrier bar.

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Ta = -40 C To +60 C

Ui Ii Pi
Exc (Red/Blk) 12V 80mA 240mW
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Ci = 0uF Li = 0mH

NOTE: Minimum Field Wiring Conductor Diameter is 0.035mm.

Connection Detail

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