# Load Cell Configuration Click the **Configure** button in the **Load panel** to open the **Load Cell Configuration Window**: ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c5fe838028d4de1881d20a47076309c7f349cae6%2Fimage.png?alt=media)

## Load Alarm Thresholds How to set **Underweight Threshold, Overweight Threshold, Aux Threshold** ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c697bf869afc8a95a021ef400b08dd42fa5e5b6b%2FLoad%20Cell%20-%20Threshold%20Config.gif?alt=media) * **Underweight Threshold:** Any load reading below this will trigger an Underweight Alarm

* **Overweight Threshold:** Any load reading above this will trigger an Underweight Alarm

* **Aux Weight Threshold:** This is a "safe weight" or "soft threshold" between Underweight and Overweight that can be used as another visual reference. Spikemark registers this is either above or below Aux Weight. ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-160f121a3d3712c8a5573808b1ef8d7b50f108c2%2Fimage.png?alt=media) ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7b8f78075bf169f4ea3c196bf5644b6d00c57020%2Fimage.png?alt=media) ## Load Cell Scaling ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-09d6612a916569d82bd04720b8162c446f131a63%2FLoad%20Cell%20Scaling.gif?alt=media) {% hint style="info" %} If you know the **Scaling Factor and Offset Factor** for your device, you can simply enter these values {% endhint %} ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-732f74ed58a68971bf41bb813eb01e1b9133ea04%2Fimage.png?alt=media) ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5b7dd8f6d19037b39556db830a29e4c45ae743a2%2Fimage.png?alt=media) The **New Weight** is shown, but not accepted until you click **Update Values.** ### Load Cell Scaling Wizard Inside the Load Cell Configuration Window, click **Get The Wizard's Help** to open the Load Cell Scaling Wizard: ![](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8bb10c9967f9229e8aef00766fcd478b36e9d931%2Fimage.png?alt=media)

Each weight must be a **pre-masured, known number**. Methods for obtaining this weight can include: *

Freight Scale *

[Crane Scale](https://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Digital-Crane-Industrial-Hanging/dp/B00ZWAKSVO) *

[Pallet Jack with Scale](https://www.amazon.com/Pallet-Truck-Scale-TPR-688-Jack/dp/B00FYV9I5I) *

[Plate Weights](https://www.amazon.com/2-Inch-Olympic-Weight-Plate-Single/dp/B09NLCS4PC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=266K9NPKNRYRV\&keywords=weight+plates\&qid=1676997570\&sprefix=weight+plate%2Caps%2C119\&sr=8-5) *

[Sand Bags](https://www.amazon.com/Eurmax-Weights-Outdoor-Instant-Canopies/dp/B07LGRS1DC/ref=sr_1_14_sspa?crid=140BUC3DQI487\&keywords=sandbag\&qid=1676997837\&sprefix=sandbag%2Caps%2C155\&sr=8-14-spons\&psc=1\&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMUlJNE5UOEQwSFRPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTA2MzI2STQyRzBQRVBURTJWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzQyNDgyRTdJS0k4U1IxTEpSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==) {% hint style="warning" %} **BEFORE YOU BEGIN** Make sure you know precisely how much weight you will be adding for each measurement. {% endhint %} ### To Measure System Weight * **Weight 1:** Completely unload the load cell, **input 0** for the weight, and click **Record**

* **Weight 2:** Load about **1/2 of the** **Maximum Allowable Weight** to the system**, input that weight** in Value 2**,** and click **Record**

* **Weight 3:** Load the **Maximum Allowable Weight** to the system, **input that weight** in Value 3, and click **Record**

### To Measure Additional Load ONLY * **Weight 1:** Hang your batten or other system components, then **input 0** for Value 1, and click **Record.**

{% hint style="info" %} Notice how the raw data being read is starting higher, even with the same Weight Value of 0 {% endhint %} * **Weight 2:** Load about **1/2 of the** **Maximum Allowable Weight** to the system**, input that weight** in Value 2**,** and click **Record** \\

* **Weight 3:** Load the **Maximum Allowable Weight** to the system, **input that weight** in Value 3, and click **Record**