{"product_id":"rice-lake-ranger-3-variable-range-simulator-load-cell-calibration-tester","title":"Rice Lake Ranger 3 Variable Range Simulator Load Cell Calibration Tester","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice Lake Ranger 3 Variable Range Simulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike continuously variable simulators, the Ranger 3 utilizes a fixed rotary switch that provides\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enine calibrated output levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eranging from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-0.5 mV\/V to +4.5 mV\/V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 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.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350-ohm nominal impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed rotary switch with nine calibrated output steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput range from -0.5 mV\/V to +4.5 mV\/V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 mV\/V increments for precise calibration testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for A\/D offset and gain calibration of weight indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350-ohm nominal impedance simulates a standard load cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for troubleshooting, testing, and calibrating weighing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight ABS plastic enclosure weighs less than 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding posts accept banana plugs or up to 14 AWG wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonlinearity less than 0.02%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-year limited manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice Lake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable Range Load Cell Simulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-0.5 mV\/V to +4.5 mV\/V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Fixed Steps (0.5 mV\/V Increments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 Ohm Nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNonlinearity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess Than 0.02%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinding Posts for Banana Plugs or 14 AWG Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±5 ppm\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\" x 3.5\" x 1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess Than 1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Indicator Calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\/D Offset Calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\/D Gain Calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Cell Simulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Scale Troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench Testing Indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Service \u0026amp; 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