Wireless Portable Dynamic Axle Weighing System

Operation Manual
 Contents
I.Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2

II.Basic functions and technical parameters--------------------------------------------3

Basic functions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3

Technical parameters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------4

III.Operating principle---------------------------------------------------------------------------5

IV.System Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------6

1 System composition---------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

2 Main display of the indicator ----------------------------------------------------------------7

V.System operation --------------------------------------------------------------------------8

1 System installation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

2 System operations------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

3 Dynamix Test Operation----------------------------------------------------------------------------14

4 Instruction----------------------------------------------------------------------------15

VI.System maintenance-----------------------------------------------------------------------16

1 Precautions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

2 Failure analysis-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

3 After sale Service-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

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 I Introduction

Portable static and dynamic wireless auto weighing system is a new developed wireless
car weighing series product, which adopts a new concept of automobile weighing, and
through the introduction of foreign advanced instrument technology and combined with
technology of domestic instruments. The effective size of the weighing machine is 870 *
470 * 22 mm; With hard alloy material. Its weight is only 28 kilograms (single). The height
of the weighing machine is about 22 mm. The needed approach bridge can be extended
indefinitely. So the system is easy to be carried, transported, installed and used, This
system has been widely used in the following applications:

★Simple truck scale：Used for raw material warehousing, totalizing output, Internal
settlement and so on. Because of using axle weighing mode, the outside dimension of
weighing platform is much smaller than normal truck scale, floor space is smaller too.
Thus, investment will be less; And because of light weight of device and easy mobility,
installation transport cost will be saved too much.

★ Check the overrun & overload：Traffic and highways department can use the device
for inspecting overrun and overload truck on the road. It is very important for safe driving,
protecting road and bridge.

★Safety performance test：Can be used to safety performance detection line, to detect

the axle weight of car with dynamic mode. It is not only help you save installation site of
detection line, and also help you shorten detection time greatly because of using dynamic
detection, and then improve detect efficiency.

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 II Basic Function and Technical Specification
Basic Function
1、weighing platform
Small volume：870×470×22mm
Light weight：28kg/pcs
ultra-thin：22mm
2、Antijamming capability the system is improved greatly because of using digit wireless
transport. It has provided technical guarantee for the dynamic detection accuracy of
the system.
3、With 7 inch TFT touch screen. Easy to operate.
4、With the function of time & date display, car number and ticket No. input. Indicator and
two weighing platforms are with voltage measuring indication and alarm system, etc.
5、Vehicle speed Display, unit: Km/H.
6、Zero and zero tracking technology is introduced and thoroughly eliminate the zero drift.
7、Digital display, menu prompt, simple and clear.
8、Max. Axle measuring No in turn.:10pcs
9 、 Using wireless transmission way to avoid the lead wire broken phenomenon
completely.
10、Mini-printer in the indicator can print the data of time, date, car No., Ticket No., Axle
Weight, Axle group weight, total weight, overload value, monitor unit and so on.
11、Standard RS232 connect port make the connection with computer much easier.
12、Using AC power supply to charge. It is stable and reliable. High capacity long life
lithium battery is built-in, hundreds of detection can be done per charge.
13、As many as 10000 set of weighing records can be stored.

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Technical Specification
1. Weighing scale：
Wheel Weight: ≤20T
Axle Weight: ≤40T
Total weight：0～200T
2. Touch screen panel display：
Axle (Wheel) Weight：0～99995kg
Total weight：0～999995kg
3. 800*480 LCD Display Screen.
4、24 bits high speed A/D conversion. Speed: 1000 times/s.
5、Accuracy:
Static state：≤20%F.S ±0.3% F.S
＞20%F.S ±0.5% F.S
Dynamic state：≤20%F.S ±1% F.S
＞20%F.S ±3% F.S
6、Vehicle Speed: 3-5 km/hour
7、Power Supply of the Sensor：6VDC，1ADC
8、Working temperature：-10-60℃
9、Relative humidity：＜90%
10、Volume：
Weighing Platform：870×470×22mm
Weighing Indicator：430×335×220mm
11、Weight：
Weighing Platform：28kg（Single one）
Weighing Indicator：10kg；
12、Wireless transmission distance：
Barrier-free transmit distance is up to 30 meters, With Barrier transmit distance
can be up to 15 meters.

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 III Operating Principle

1. Brief Introduction
When there is a weight put on the weighing platform, there will be a voltage signal
output from weighing platform. The output signal is proportional to the weight of material.
The signal amplified after sent to amplifier, and then converted to digit value via A/D
converter; the magnitude of digit value is proportional to the signal, either to the weight of
material. Therefore, there is a proportionality relationship as below:

weight (car wheel load)∝The output signal of the sensor ∝ Digital Value

Select the appropriate ratio will get the following relationship：

Car wheel load = K（ratio）× Digital Value

K----Selected by the computer automatically

Digital quantity = calibration value corresponding digit value-digit value in empty load
state
Save K and the digit value in empty load state to EPROM. Calculate the two value after
each measuring, and send the calculation result to indicator to display, this is wheel load
value of car. Add all of the wheel load of the car to get the axle weight of car. Add all of the
axle weight to get the total weight of car.

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 IV system introduction

1. System Configuration
System Configuration: Indicator, Loadcell (Weighing Platform), Measuring and
launch system and Guide plate (Approach bridge)
Diagram：

Indicator：
★ Indicator display axle weight and sum weight of axle group (Left wheel load+Right
wheel load= Axle weight; Weight of Dual axle/Triple axle is weight of axle group,
total weight of the car will be displayed after finished weighing).
★ Main menu including the system setting, parameter setting, time display, status
display, wheel load display, power display, signal strength display and so on
★ Printer can print the axle weight, axle group weight, total weight, the corresponding
overlimit value, detection time, detection unit, license plate number, etc.
★ The communication connector on the indicator can be communicated with
computer.

Weighing Platform:
Adopting modular design, and an independent detection unit consists of several
loadcells. Several detection units constitute a weighing platform with the soft
duralumin plate as support frame. This kind of detection platform is with the
advantage of small volume, light weight and thin depth. And it has fewer
requirements on ground state. And the flexibility of platform is good to compensate
the affection of unevenly distributed loads caused from uneven road. And it is also
with the advantage of simple construction, high dynamic accuracy, strong overload
capability and easy to carry.

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Approach Bridge:
It is mainly used for ensuring the vehicle passing through the weighing platform
steadily. Adopting imported plastic material, with the advantage of light weight, strong
anti-pressure ability and friction resistance.

2. Main display of the indicator

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 V System operation

1. Installation
1) Preparation before installation
★ Please charge the indicator before operate the system!!!
★ Check the following equipments whether all of them has been matched well:
Indicator 1pcs
Weighing platform 2pcs
Guide plate 4pcs (It has been connected well with weighing
platform)
Printing paper 5 rolls (suggestion)
Ribbon paper 1pcs (suggestion)
2) System installation requirements
When installing the system at site, ground flatness of weighing platform and vehicle
running speed have an effect on weighing accuracy. So please install the system according to
the following steps:
a.Try to install the system on the ground with flat surface; do not operate it on slope. Try
to put the system at the right traffic lane.
b.Adjust the center to center distance according to the wheel distance of weighing vehicle,
make center to center distance of two weighing platform equal to the center distance of
weighing vehicle; the horizontal center line of two weighing platforms should be coincided
and square with the vehicle running direction.
c.Two weighing platforms should be contacted with the ground firmly. It would be ok if
people tread on the platform without shaking and tilt phenomenon. (If you can not
guarantee two weighing platforms contacted with ground firmly, stalloy can be padded
under the platform)
Suggest using 4 red conical logos to guide the vehicle. The distance between the vehicle
stop location and the device location must be bigger than 20m, to keep the vehicle pass
the platform center vertically in a right direction. The relative position of device installation
and vehicle should be the same as the bellow diagram:

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e. instruments placed in 3 ~ 5 meters away from the road, ensure that operators can
see the shaft type of test vehicle, at the same time ensure the safety of operating
personnel.
f. open the instrument power switch and wait for a moment, instrument display
status to static. A called A and B are shown in black, the signal, and then open the
bedplate of weighing the power switch, the instrument will display the signal
strength indicator, instrument at the same time A and B said will automatically goes
to zero. On the two weighing has on a person, to see if there are any more weight
around instrument channel display. If there is a show that connection is normal.
(without weighing machine must be kept before starting the no-load condition.)

3) Installation considerations
a.the installation location should avoid downtown, it is strictly prohibited to other
personnel, to ensure the safety of use.
b. before the installation must be checked if there's any loose for weighing machine
screws on the bottom plate; If you have must be tight. Strictly forbid to wireless
header breaking-out, otherwise the resulting weighing machine damage, the
company is not responsible for.

Installation precautions:

1. Make sure to instal the product away from the crowded. To avoid safety hazard,
unprofessional should stay away from the product while it is being installed.

2. Nails on the bottom board will must have to be checked before installation. The nails
on bottom board have to be screwed up if it’s loose.

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System Operation

1 starting up:

Wait few seconds after the machine has been turned on. As shown on the right, the main
screen should display the same.

2. Car plate Setting

Clicking the blank on the right of "plate" button on the main screen. Shown as picture 1 &
2 below:

a. Clicking the character you need, and then the screen will turn to picture two.

b. Then type in the alphabetic and the numbers that you need.

picture1 picture2

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3.Shaft type setting

◆Shaft type:National division of different shaft types of transport vehicles,in this

system,various axis types have been stored in the instrument's internal chip,the operator
only needs to input different shaft types,the system can calculate the total number of
axes automatically and display it on the meter and print it out.

◆Shaft type as follows:

4.Use the unit; test location; inspector settings

Clicking "menu"into"main menu",clicking"F1 Parameter setting".The operation interface

is as shown in the figure below.

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Weighing records

Clicking "menu"into"main menu",clicking"F3 Statistics".

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Dynamic test operation
1. Respectively put two weighing platforms in accordance with Chapter 5 "System
Installation Requirements", Turn on power switch of the instrument and two scales
switch, Only operate the instrument at this time.

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2. Entering “license plate number”.

3. Printing automatically after the test is completed.

Instructions:
★ In“Main Menu” command, don’t need to change after the rest is set, In
addition to the "license plate number" and "axis" need to continue to change. To
prevent mistakes,users do not operate these commands at will.
★In "User Settings" menu, need to enter password to set up.

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 ★Instrument shut down on software, Click "Shutdown" in "System Settings".
Print documents
The print format of the measurement document is shown in Appendix I.
If the print is not completed due to the paper runs out, At this time, the printer "red
light" is on, Immediately stop to print and replace the printing paper.
★Note: Don’t press the wrong button.

Note:
a.There is a weighing threshold in dynamic weighing, In order to make the weighing
instrument work stably. Weight is valid when the wheel weight >100kg.
b.If the detected vehicle shaft of setting is incorrect, the printer may not print or
print in advance.
c.The detected vehicle shaft must straightened the direction of driving and keep a
distance of more than 20 meters from the weighing platform. In order to make sure
that all vehicles pass from the center of the weighing platform.
d.Ensure that the speed of the detected vehicle keep 3 to 5 km/h and to pass by
uniform speed.
e.Prevent damage, It is forbidden to brake on the weighing platform or approach
bridge.

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 VI System Maintenance
1.Precautions

a.When the indicator is not used for a long time, it should be turned on once a month, and
should be no less than 8 hours each time.
b.Charging time is not less than 8 hours to protect the built-in battery when charging is
insufficient.
c.The indicator must not be used in rain or corrosive environments. the instrument should
be shaded when used under hot sun. For underground installations, the foundation pit
should be kept dry.
d.To regularly check the weighing accuracy of the indicator.
e.Pay attention to the working status of the printer, replenish and replace the printing
paper & ribbon in time.
f.Constant voltage transformer are installed for areas where the AC power supply is
subject to large fluctuations in the power grid.
g.Must check whether there is looseness screws on the bottom plate before and after
using the indicator, if yes must be tight.
h.After using the equipment, the debris, moisture, dirt and etc on the weighing table must
be removed. Do not use wet cloth or corrosive solution when cleaning, and wait until the
equipment is completely dry before packing.
i.When handle the indicator, it must be handled with care

2.Failure Analysis

★【Fault phenomenon】Dynamic weighing or Print results are lighter axle load.

【Failure analysis】Communication between indicator and weighing station is

abnormal.

★【Fault phenomenon】No print or print is not clear

【Failure analysis】

1.Ribbon has been seriously worn.

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 2.Ribbon with less ink.

3.The ribbon is not in its original position.

4.Incorrect shaft input.

5.No paper.

【Solution】

1.Exchange the ribbon.

2.Remove the ribbon clamp and place a drop of blue ink on the ribbon. Rotate the

ribbon axis to make the ink even. Press the ribbon clip.

3.Correctly install the ribbon.

4.Re-enter the correct shaft type.

5.Replace the paper. Open the cover of the printer and press the red button. The
printer will begin to operate. Align one end of the paper with the paper feed end of the
printer, the printer will automatically complete the installation. (For details, please refer to
the printer manual)

★【Fault phenomenon】Instrument does not work and sounds "beep"

【Fault phenomenon】Low battery

【Solution】Charging the indicator, charging time is not less than 8 hours.

★ If there are other problems that cannot be solved, please contact the

manufacturer as soon as possible and do not repair it by yourself.

3.After sales Service

The after-sales service of indicator is generally stated in the contract. If it is the quality
problem of the indicator, our factory will responsible for the warranty within one year. Any
violation of the operating procedures, damage caused by the operator or the driver, or
damage caused by other irresistible causes is not covered by the warranty.

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As the indicator adopts a variety of new technologies, our company does not advocate
the maintenance by the customer based on the reasons of technical confidentiality.
Therefore, once there is problem with the indicator, contact us as soon as possible to
obtain our technical guidance.
We will dispatch in time when maintenance needs to be sent out.

Without the authorization of us, it is not allowed to open the indicator, otherwise we will
no longer bear the after-sales service of the indicator.

If we have new improvements about the function and parameters for the indicator, we will
notify you.

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