Rice Lake Ranger 3 Variable Range Simulator Load Cell Calibration Tester

The Rice Lake Ranger 3 Variable Range Simulator is a professional-grade load cell simulator designed for calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic weighing systems. Built specifically for technicians and scale service professionals, the Ranger 3 provides precise millivolt-per-volt (mV/V) outputs that simulate load cell signals, allowing indicators and controllers to be tested without connecting an actual scale platform.

Unlike continuously variable simulators, the Ranger 3 utilizes a fixed rotary switch that provides nine calibrated output levels ranging from -0.5 mV/V to +4.5 mV/V in accurate 0.5 mV/V increments. These fixed reference points are ideal for verifying indicator performance and performing A/D calibration procedures. The -0.5 mV/V setting is commonly used for offset calibration, while the +4.5 mV/V setting is designed for gain calibration.

Featuring a 350-ohm nominal impedance, the Ranger 3 closely simulates the electrical characteristics of a standard load cell. Its precision design delivers repeatable and reliable test results with nonlinearity of less than 0.02%, making it an excellent tool for service departments, calibration labs, and field technicians.

The compact ABS plastic enclosure weighs less than one pound, making it easy to transport between job sites. Color-coded binding posts accept standard banana plugs or up to 14 AWG wire, allowing quick connection to indicators, transmitters, and weighing electronics.

Whether you're calibrating truck scale indicators, bench scales, floor scales, tank weighing systems, or industrial process weighing equipment, the Ranger 3 delivers a simple and dependable solution for accurate system testing and calibration.

Key Features

• Fixed rotary switch with nine calibrated output steps
• Output range from -0.5 mV/V to +4.5 mV/V
• 0.5 mV/V increments for precise calibration testing
• Ideal for A/D offset and gain calibration of weight indicators
• 350-ohm nominal impedance simulates a standard load cell
• Used for troubleshooting, testing, and calibrating weighing systems
• Lightweight ABS plastic enclosure weighs less than 1 lb
• Binding posts accept banana plugs or up to 14 AWG wire
• Nonlinearity less than 0.02%
• One-year limited manufacturer warranty

Specifications

Applications

• Scale Indicator Calibration
• A/D Offset Calibration
• A/D Gain Calibration
• Load Cell Simulation
• Industrial Scale Troubleshooting
• Bench Testing Indicators
• Scale Service & Maintenance
• Calibration Laboratories
• Process Weighing Systems
• Truck, Floor, and Hopper Scale Testing