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EUROSENS Difference onboard weighing system
Installation manual

Version 1.7

Onboard weighing system EUROSENS Difference.
Installation manual. Ver. 1.7
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1. Onboard weighing system. General information

Onboard weighing system Eurosens Difference is designed to measure the axle loads, total
truck/trailer weight and cargo weight. The system notifies drivers about overload, displays
parameters on the driver’s monitor transfer the measured values into GPS tracking system for
remote monitoring.
The number of sensors installed on a truck can vary from 2 to 12 pcs and depends on the
configuration of the vehicle.

2. The structure of the onboard weighing system.

Fig.2.1 – The structure of system

The weighing system includes: a Eurosens Difference‐T controller, a pressure sensor (a
displacement sensor) or other, Display RS and a set of cables.
The Difference‐T controller receives information from one of the sensors with an analog
output, convert the analog signal into digital data for subsequent transferring it to the Display RS,
to store the calibration table and the mass‐dimensions parameters of the tractor or trailer (semi‐
trailer). Difference –T2 controller can process 2 sensors, Difference –T4 works with 4 sensors.
Display RS is designed for calculation of loads along the axes and weight of the cargo based
on the readings received from the Difference‐T controllers, and for the displaying of loads along the
axes and the weight of the cargo in the driver's cab. Instead of Display RS – Eurosens CAN display
can be used.

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Pic. 2.2 –EUROSENS Difference‐T controller

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Pic 2.3 – EUROSENS Display RS (CAN)

Display RS has a digital display (9 characters), two buttons and two LEDs. The digital display is
intended to display the weight parameters of the vehicle and trailer. The left button is used to switch
menu items of various vehicle weight characteristics (axle load, total weight, load weight), the right
button switchs menu items in reverse order.

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Below is a table that shows a menu structure of the display with brief explanation of each screen.

Screen Name of screen Example of Meaning
number parameter
Display RS
Cargo weight (truck), in tons
2 Cargo weight (trailer), in tons
3 Total of truck axle loads, in tons
4 Total of trailer axle loads, in tons
5 Load on the first axle, in tons
6 Load on the second axle, in tons
7 Load on the third axle, in tons
8 Load on the forth axle, in tons
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9 Load on the fifth axle, in tons
10 Load on the sixth axle, in tons
11 Hardware version – H, software

version – P

The green LED, which is located in the upper right corner of the Display RS, indicates the
presence of power in the weighing system. The upper left red LED indicates the mode of the system.
If the red LED is continuously lit, it indicates that there is no communication with one or
several Difference‐T units. If the LED blinks with a frequency of 2 seconds, this means that the load
on one of the axes has exceeded the threshold, which is equal to 5 tons by default.
Note: After connecting the Display RS to the weighing system connector, it may take some
time (about 4 seconds) for the Display RS to poll all the Difference‐T units. At this point, the red LED
may be lit.
The names of the menu items and the values of the parameters change each other
automatically with a frequency of 4 s.
If the Display RS remains connected to the system connector for more than 10 minutes and
during this time the driver did not press the button for switching menu items, the digital display
goes to sleep mode. At the same time, the power and operation LEDs still works. The digital display
will switch ON again after one of the display buttons is pressed. This will not switch the menu item.
The number of EUROSENS Difference‐T controllers, which is equal to the number of analog
sensors, is determined from the configuration of a specific vehicle.

3. Location and installation of sensors

The number of sensors to be installed and its location primarily depends on the number of
axles on vehicles, the number of lifting axles and the type of suspension used. For air suspension ‐
Difference 01 pressure sensors must be used and for leaf spring suspension ‐ Difference 02
displacement sensors (or other analogue sensors).
The weighing system can be installed on the truck’s configurations as it is shown on pic.3.1
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Pic 3.1 – Different configurations of vehicles
The method of determining the location and number of sensors consists of the following
items:
1) It is necessary to determine the number of axles of vehicles. Dual axle assembly is
considered as one conventional axle. Below there are some examples with a different number of
conventional axles.

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Pic 3.2 – Examples of configurations with 3 conventional axles.

Pic 3.3 – Examples of configuration with 2 conventional axles.

Pic 3.4 – Examples of configuration with 4 conventional axles.

Then we determine the minimum number of sensors to be installed, taking in account that on
each conventional axis there must be installed at least one sensor. Except the the "tractor +
semitrailer" configuration, where no sensor is placed on the front axle. In this case, the load on the
front axle is determined based on the load on the tractor's rear axle, on the position of the fifth
wheel coupling and the distance between the front and rear axles of the tractor. So, for the
configuration of a 3‐axle tractor and a 2‐axle semitrailer, the minimum number of sensors required
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for installation is 2 pcs. For a 2‐axle tractor with a 3‐axle trailer, the minimum number of sensors for
the installation is 4 pcs. For a 3‐axle tractor, you can limit the quantity of sensors to 2 pcs.
Also we determine the number of lifting axles. On each lifting axle there should be installed
minimum 1 sensor. When you install just one sensor (not two sensors – here it is meant on the each
side of axle), it imposes also a certain restriction, in particular, the position of the center of gravity
of the cargo should be exactly in the middle of vehicle body.
As the center of gravity of the cargo most often is not located in the middle with respect to
the right and left sides of the vehicle body, it is recommended to install two sensors per axle. The
exception is the rear axle of the tractor (truck) – here setting the sensors on each side is not very
important, because the condition of the center of gravity is fulfilled (the fifth wheel is located in the
middle relative to the right and left sides of the tractor). Also, there will be enough just one sensor
in case if in air spring suspension the right air spring and the left one have common pneumatic circuit
‐ then there is no sense in placing two sensors on each side.
So, the optimal number of sensors for the vehicle configuration 3‐axle tractor + 3‐axle
semitrailer with the 1(one) lifting axle is 5 pcs.

Pic 3.5

Configuration 3‐axle tractor (truck) with 1 lifting axle and 2‐axle semi‐trailer with 1 lifting axle
requires 6 sensors (pic. 3.6).

Pic.3.6

Configuration 2‐axle tractor (truck) and 3‐axle semitrailer requires 3 sensors (pic. 3.7).

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Pic. 3.7

3‐axle lorry without a lifting axle requires 4 sensors (pic. 3.8).

Pic. 3.8
The location and number of sensors on the trailer is similar to lorries.

The configuration of a 2‐axle trailer requires 4 sensors.
(pic. 3.9).

Pic. 3.9

Recommended configurations are shown also in the Appendix 2.

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4. Installation of the Eurosens axle load sensors
4.1 Eurosens DPS (Pic. 4.1) converts the air pressure in the output voltage (DPS A), messages via
RS485 interface (DPS 485 – see Appendix 3), messages via CAN bus (DPS CAN – see Appendix 4).

Pic. 4.1. Eurosens DPS A pressure sensor

Supply voltage, V
8‐32

Pressure range, MPa 0‐0,8
Weight, grams 150
Error (of pressure measurement), % No more than 2.5
Thread М16х1,5
Temperature range, °С ‐40 ‐ +80

Supply voltage, V Air pressure, Mpa Output voltage, V

24±0,5 0 0,25
0,1 0,7
0,2 1,2
0,3 1,55
0,4 2
0,5 2,5
0,6 2,95
0,7 3,3
0,8 3,8
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Pic. 4.2
4.2 Eurosens DPS installation
There are several ways to install DPS pressure sensor into the air suspension:
1. Pressure sensor is installed in М16x1,5 hole instead of default “dummy” cap.
2. Pressure sensor can be installed with a help of T‐connector in place of air line connectors.
3. Pressure sensor can be installed directly in the air line.
4.2.1 Installation instead of the default cap (M16x1.5 hole).

Pic 4.2.1
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4.2.2 Installation instead of the default cap (M22x1.5 hole) with use of M22/M16 adapter .

Pic. 4.2.2
4.2.3 Installation with T‐connector
Eurosens DPS can be installed as extension of the air line of 10 mm diameter (fig. 4.2.3).
Other end of T‐connector is connected to the M16x1.5 air line entrance.

Fig. 4.2.3
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4.2.4 Installation in the air line directly
Sensor installed directly in air line which must be cutted. For connection must be used quick
connectors (Pic. 4.2.4) of suitable diameter.

Fig. 4.2.4
4.2.5. Examples of the installation.

Pic. 4.2.5. Installation instead of dummy plug with M16x1,5 thread

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Pic. 4.2.6. Installation instead of dummy plug with M16x1,5 thread

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Pic. 4.2.7. Installation into the air line directly

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Pic. 4.2.8. Installation into the air line directly with quick connectors
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4.2.6 Electrical connection of the Eurosens DPS sensor with the universal Eurosens Difference
cable (4‐wires).

Number of pin Name if wire Wire colour Name
DPS A
1 + 24 V Red Supply voltage
2 GND Brown Ground
3 OUT01 Yellow Analog output
DPS 485
1 + 24 В Red Supply voltage
2 GND Brown Ground
3 OUT01 Yellow RS485A

4 OUT02 Green RS485B
DPS CAN
2 GND Brown Ground
3 OUT01 Yellow CANH

4 OUT02 Green CANL

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4.3 Axle load sensor Eurosens DDS
Eurosens DDS (Pic. 4.3.1) converts the angle of rotation of the lever sensor output voltage (DDS
A),axle load in tons over the RS485 interface (DDS 485, see Appendix 3), axle load in tons over the
CAN bus interface (DDS CAN, see Appendix 4) .

Pic. 4.3.1
4.3.1 Eurosens DDS technical data
Parameter Value of parameter
Output signal from 1,54 to 3,46 V (DDS A)
RS485 serial protocol (Appendix 3) – DDS 485
CAN bus protocol (Appendix 4) – DDS CAN
Power supply voltage 24
Power supply voltage range 10 … 32
Operation temperature range, ºС ‐40 … +80
IP protection class IP55
Weight, kg 0,8

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Shaft rotation angle, degrees Sensor output voltage,V
‐40 1,54
‐30 1,78
‐20 2,02
‐10 2,26
0 2,50
10 2,74
20 2,98
30 3,22
40 3,46

Pic. 4.3.2 Eurosens Difference 02 output signal

4.3.2 Installation of the Eurosens DDS axle load sensor
For the installation of Eurosens DDS sensor we must investigate full suspension travel from empty
to full condition.
Installation scheme is shown at pic. 4.3.3. It is recommended that angle level travel of sensor is
maximum possible during suspension travel from empty to fully loaded condition. Angle travel must
not exceed maximum values (from ‐40 to 40 degrees). The length of lever and place of lever and
rod connection are choosed based on this principle : max angular travel but no more than maximum
angles. Traction and lever from the mounting kit can be cutted to the required length.
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Pic. 4.3.3
The sensor is mounted on the vehicle frame, the lower end of the rod is attached to the unsprung
element of the axle using brackets from the mounting kit (Pic. 4.3.4). To trim the rod, you must first
remove the elastic element, after installation install it back (Pic. 4.3.5). Rod is installed in the elastic
elements so that the elastic elements can work in all directions. Do not install rod too deep into the
rubber elements (Pic. 4.3.6). The rod is attached via elastic elements with pins to the point of
attachment of the unsprung weight and to the lever ‐ when installing the pins into the elastic
element, we recommend covering the pin with a viscous grease.

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Pic. 4.3.4. Rod and levers of Eurosens DDS mounting kit
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Pic. 4.3.5. Installed Eurosens DDS sensor and flexible elements of its mouting
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Pic. 4.3.6. How to install rod in flexible elements correctly.
When installing the sensor on the front axle, it is sometimes easiest to fix the lower end of the rod
in the bump stop. A hole is drilled in it and a thread with a diameter of 8 mm is cut into which the
pin for fastening the rod from the mounting kit is twisted (Pic. 4.3.7).

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Pic. 4.3.7
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Pic. 4.3.8
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4.3.3 Electric connection of the Eurosens DDS
Number of pin Name of wire Wire colour Name
DPS A
1 + 24 V Red Supply voltage
2 GND Brown Ground
3 OUT02 Green Analog output
DPS 485
2 GND Brown Ground
3 OUT01 Yellow RS485A

4 OUT02 Green RS485B
DPS CAN
2 GND Brown Ground
3 OUT01 Yellow CANH

4 OUT02 Green CANL

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5. Connection of Difference system modules
Special cables from Mechatronics are used, together with T‐connectors.

Pic. 5.1

Not used connectors must be closed by cable connector cover. (Pic. 5.2)

Pic. 5.2. Cable connector cover.
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6. Configuration and calibration of the Eurosens Difference onboard weighing system with
Eurosens DPS A/DDS A sensors

To make configuration and calibration of Eurosens Difference you must have EUROSENS
Destination 02, Notebook with Windows, axle load scales for individual axle load measurement.

6.1 Configuration software Eurosens Difference Configurator.

6.1.1 Application
The software "EUROSENS Difference Configurator v2.1" (or later version) (hereinafter referred
to as the Configurator) is intended for setting up the weighing system produced by JSC Mechatronics
(hereinafter referred to as the weighing system).
6.1.2 System requirements
To work correctly, the Configurator requires a PC that meets the following requirements:
 Processor: Pentium with a clock frequency of at least 800 MHz or equivalent.
 RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended).
 Hard disk: up to 1 GB of available disk space is sufficient for the program to work.
 Screen: recommended resolution is not lower than 1024 x 768, 16 bits. Operating
systems (OS): Windows 7 and higher.
 Additional software: Microsoft. NET Framework 4.5 and higher.
 Driver for EUROSENS Destination 02: STM32 Virtual COM Port Driver.

6.1.3 Setting up the Configurator
To start the installation of the configuration software, you need to run the installation file
EUROSENS_Difference_Configurator_v2.1.exe. Then, following the instructions of the installation
program, perform the installation of the program.
After the program has been installed, the shortcut of Configurator appears on the desktop of
the computer (if a check mark was placed during installation).

6.1.4 First start of the Configurator
When you first start the program, the login window by ID appears. To access the program, you
need to click the Registration link. Further, an empty registration form will be opened in pdf format,
which must be filled in and sent to JSC Mechatronics.
After you are provided ID and Password (by manager of JSC Mechatronics), fill in the
appropriate fields and click on the «Login» button. The checkmark in front of “Remember” means
that when you start the program, the ID and Password will be automatically filled with the latest
data.
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Pic 6.1.1 – Login screen by ID

Pic 6.1.2 – Registration form

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After entering the program, you need to choose the language in the “Language” menu.

Pic 6.1.3 – Registration form

6.1.5 Establishing the connection with the weighing system

First of all, it is necessary to connect EUROSENS Destination 02 to a PC via a USB cable. With
the button that is situated on Destination 02, switch the adapter to work with the ISO 9141 (K‐line)
or RS‐485 interface (this will be indicated by the LED indicator in front of the selected interface).
Note: the selected interface is based on which interface the internal network of Difference T
(T2, T4) units is working on. This can be checked by connecting the Difference T (T2, T4) directly to
Destination 02 via the ISO9141 interface and running the appropriate software, fig. 6.1.4.

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Fig. 6.1.4 –Difference T configurator(Difference‐T is working over ISO9141(Kline) interface)

In the Device Manager (if the appropriate drivers are installed and working correctly), a new
device should appear in the type "Ports (COM and LPT)

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Pic. 6.1.5 – Displaying a new COM3 device in Device Manager

In the Configurator, set the connection to the adapter. For this, open “Settings” > COM Port
Settings
In the window that appears, enter the COM port number and baud rate, which should be set
to 19200 baud.
Checkmark with “Auto‐connection” implies the automatic connection with adapter in case the
program is restarted, if the last used port is available.

Pic. 6.1.6 – COM port selection
The successful connection of the program to the EUROSENS Destination 02 adapter is
indicated by the status bar below.
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Pic. 6.1.7 – Connection status bar

To establish the connection with the weighing system, instead of Display RS, which connects
to the T‐cable, connect Destination 02. The system must be connected to the onboard vehicle
network.
Note: before installing the weighing system on a vehicle, it is recommended to pre‐assemble
everything on the table and establish a connection with the system for its further configuration, fig.
6.1.8.

Pic. 6.1.8 – Pre‐assembled weighing system with 2 sensors

6.1.6 Choosing and setting a profile

After choosing a language, it is necessary to choose the appropriate configuration of a vehicle
in a tab “Set profile” ‐> “Type of truck”. The tab “Set profile” will be as shown below at the picture
6.1.9.
The first thing to do is to set the parameters that are enclosed in a red rectangle in the
screenshots.
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Pic. 6.1.9 – The parameters to be settled in the first turn in the vehicle configuration “Tractor unit
(truck) (2 axles) + Semitrailer (3 axles)”

Pic.6.1.10 The parameters to be settled in the first turn in the vehicle configuration “Truck (here
means lorry) (3 axles)”

6.1.7 Procedure for configuring the location of the sensors in the system

After the above actions, the next step is to adjust the location of the sensors in the system
and to enter the serial numbers according to the location of the sensor in the specific place in the
vehicle.
For that, open the tab “Settings” > “Location of sensors in the system”. Select the location
and number of sensors on the axis for your specific vehicle configuration. Then in the table
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“Addressing” in the column «Serial number» fill in the serial numbers of EUROSENS Difference‐T
(T2, T4) controllers according to their location and press the button “Set up addresses”.

Pic. 6.1.11 – Sensor placement example for tractor‐trailer combination ( in this case tractor
front axle load will be calculated based on tractor dimensions and fifth wheel hitch position).

If the address settings are successfully configured and the parameters are loaded, you will see
the screen as below.
Note: if the same serial number on the left and right axes, then it is assumed that there is one
sensor on the axis. If the same serial number is entered on several axes, independent calibration
tables will be created for each of these axes, Figure 6.2.4.
The ability to create several calibration tables per sensor appeared with the release of a new
control program for Difference T (T2, T4) units version 1.2 and higher.
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Fig. 6.1.12 – One installed sensor on the left side of trailer is used as three sensors (33,35,37)
with a help of three calibration tables. Same for right side sensor (three vurtial sensors 32, 34, 36).

Fig. 6.1.13 ‐ (Difference T2 is installed in the truck, Difference T4 – in the semitrailer)

Note: For T2 and Т4 controllers, its serial number in Eurosens Difference software consists
from serial number of controller, dot and number of analog input.

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Pic 6.1.14 – The screen of successful addresses setting

In case of an error in setting the addresses and loading parameters, a corresponding message
will be displayed as below. This can happen if not all configuration blocks Difference T are properly
connected or serial numbers are entered incorrectly.

Pic 6.1.15 –The screen in case of inability to set up addresses and load parameters

To be noticed is that if there are no lifting axles and two sensors are placed one on each side
of the axle, then the options of sensors’ location setting presented below are identical. It is meant
that all the air bags (in the case of air suspension) on the sides have a common air line and there is
no difference on which of the air bag to put the pressure sensor.

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Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Pic. 6.1.16 – All variants are for the same vehicle configuration

Below there are a few more options that imply the same vehicle configuration.

Option 1

Option 2

Pic. 6.1.17 – All variants are for the same vehicle configuration with the last lifting axle on the
semitrailer

To make sure that all the sensors in the system are connected and properly functioning, open
the tab “Detectors” in the menu Test > Detectors, or just look at the status bar at the bottom of the
main window of the Configurator.
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Pic. 6.1.18 – Tab “Detectors”

Pic. 6.1.19 – status bar of Configurator

6.2 The calibration of weighing system
After the connection to the system is established and all the sensors are connected, you can
start the system calibration, which consists of several steps. Look at the case “Tractor (2 axles) +
semitrailer (3 axles)”:
Step 1
Detach the semitrailer from the tractor (truck). Now weigh the every axle of tractor. Open the
tab “Calibration by scales” (pic. 6.2.1), enter the data on axle loads. The fields of axle loads of
semitrailer on this step can contain 0. Then press the button “Calibrate”. On request “All calibration
tables must be cleared”, press “yes”. (pic. 6.2.2).

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Picture 6.2.1 – The window screen “Calibration by scales”, step 1

Picture 6.2.2 – Request dialogue window for calibration tables clearing

After Step 1 is performed, in calibration tables of sensors, which are installed on the tractor
(truck), 2 records should be displayed (pic. 6.2.3). To see calibration tables of sensors, open the tab
“Settings” –> “Tare an individual sensor”.
Note: Performing Step 1, it is possible to disconnect the sensors located on the semitrailer,
which is logical.

Step 2
Connect the empty semitrailer to the truck. Now weigh the every axle of vehicle. In the tab
“Calibration by scales” choose the next step “Tractor with empty trailer” (step 2) and enter the
data on load for every axle. Then press the button “Calibrate” (pic. 6.2.4).
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After Step 2 is performed, in the calibration tables of sensors installed on the tractor one more
entry should be added (Pic. 6.2.5). The calibration tables of sensors on the semitrailer must contain
2 entries (Pic. 6.2.6).
Note: while the second step all sensors of a system should be connected!

Pic. 6.2.3 – Calibration table of the sensor that is installed on the tractor, after Step 1 is performed
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Pic. 6.2.4 – The window screen “Calibration by scales”, Step 2
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Pic. 6.2.5 – The calibration table of the sensor that is installed on the tractor after step 2 is
performed
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Pic. 6.2.6 – the calibration table of one of the sensors that is installed on the semitrailer, after step
2 is performed.

Step 3
Load the semitrailer. Weigh the every axle of the tractor with semitrailer. In the tab choose
“Tractor with loaded trailer” (step 3) and enter the loadings on every axle. Then press the button
“Calibrate”. (Pic. 6.2.7).

Note: Step 3 can be repeated if the semitrailer is loaded step by step by portions of cargo. In
this case, there will be added by one entry per loading to all calibration tables.
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Pic. 6.2.7 – window screen “System calibration», step 3
After all steps is performed, press the button “Write data” in the tab «Calibration by scales”.
After loading data into the sensors, a dialog box should be displayed about the success of the
operation (Pic. 6.2.8).

Pic. 6.2.8 – dialogue box about the success of the operation
In case of unsuccessful data loading, the operation must be repeated.

6.3 The final step of weighing system calibration

After the data has been downloaded, it is necessary to fill in the remaining data in the “Set
Profile” window. (Pic. 6.3.1)
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Pic. 6.3.1 – Filling in the remaining data (truck +semitrailer)

Pic. 6.3.2 – Filling in the remaining data (lorry)
Open the tab “Settings” > ‘Location of sensors in system” and one more time press “Set
addresses”. After this the weighing system calibration can be finished.
6.4 Displaying the load on axes and weight of cargo in real time in EUROSENS Configurator
Difference.
After the weighing system has been adjusted and calibrated, you will be able to the axle loads
and the weight of cargo in real time. For this open the tab “Test” > “Load on axes” (Pic. 6.26).
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Pic. 6.4.1 –Load on axes
If, on the lifting axle the readings of the detectors go down much lower than the indications
at which the axis is lowered and there is no load in the semitrailer, the program will assume that the
axle is lifted and does not take into account the sensor readings on the lifting axle when calculating
the weight of the load and the total load (Pic. 6.4.2).

Pic. 6.4.2 ‐ Load readings with lifted axle
You can edit each calibration table using built‐in editor (Pic. 6.4.3).
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Pic. 6.4.3 – Built‐in editor of calibration tables.

6.5 Saving the configuration file EUROSENS Difference Configurator.
After the weighing system is adjusted and calibrated, it is strongly recommended to save the
profile and all its settings(the number of sensors, location of sensors in the system, serial numbers
of sensors, parameters, calibration tables of sensors) in a separate file. For this open “File” > “Save
profile in a file”. In the window shown in Pic. 6.5.1, select the location where the file is saved, enter
the name of the file and click Save.
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Pic. 6.5.1 – Window for saving the profile configuration file

By default, the file name is specified by the program in the format AAAAAA_BBBB_CC_EE, where
AAAAAA – identification number of vehicle , BBBB – current set in the system, СС и EE – month and
day, respectively.
Downloading the profile configuration file is done using the menu “File” > “Download profile from
the file”. In the window that appears, select the location of the file and click “Open”.

6.6 Eurosens Display connection.

Eurosens Display RS performs cargo weight calculation and display results at LCD screen. To switch
Eurosens Display RS to this mode you must update its firmware with special “Difference” version.

After firmware update Eurosens Display RS does not require no any settings.

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7 Restoring/updating a firmware of the Eurosens Difference weighihg system.
Updating / restoring the firmware of the system consist from an individual firmware update
of each weighing system unit (Display RS, Difference T).
Below will be described how to update the firmware of the Display RS and Difference T. To
update / restore firmware, you must have a computer with the Windows operating system installed,
an adapter Destination 02, a cable for connecting the adapter Destination 02 to Difference T, the
Eurosens Display RS configuration software and Difference T configuration software.

7.1 Updating/restoring firmware of Display RS.

To update / restore the Display RS software, you need to download and install the EUROSENS
Display User Configurator v1.1 or higher.
After EUROSENSE Display User Configurator has been downloaded and installed, it is
necessary to establish connection between Destination 02 adapter and computer. To do this,
connect Destination 02 to a computer using a USB cable. At the same time, a new device with the
corresponding COM port number should appear in the Windows Device Manager. On the adapter,
the ISO 9141 interface must be selected via a button located near the USB connector of the adapter.
Next, you need to open the EUROSENS Display User Configurator configurator and open the port
selection dialog box by clicking on the “Settings” menu and selecting the “Port settings” item (Figure
7.1.1). In the dialog box, you must specify the port to which the Destination 02 is connected and
click the "OK" button.

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Fig. 7.1.1 – Choosing COM‐port of Destination 02

You can update / restore the Display RS in two ways:
1) Update / restore using recovery mode;
2) Normal update.

7.2 Update / restore Display RS in recovery mode

Updating / restoring in recovery mode is recommended to apply in case of a software failure of
the device.
To update / restore, go to the Software Update tab and click on the Firmware Update button. This
should open the dialog box for selecting the firmware file. The firmware file must have the
extension * .cod. After the firmware file is selected, you must connect the Display RS directly to
Destination 02, and the upgrade process of the Display RS UE should begin (Figure 7.2.1).
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Fig. 7.2.1 ‐ Display RS Update

After the update is completed, the successful update line will be displayed in the log field.
Next, you need to close the configuration software, disconnect the Display RS from the adapter of
Destination 02 and connect the Display RS to the weighing system outlet.
If an error occurs in the process of updating the UE, you must restart the configuration software and
repeat the update procedure again.

7.3 Normal Update of Display RS
To update the Display RS in this way, after the port is configured, you must connect the Display RS
to Destination 02 directly. In this case, the device information should be loaded and displayed on
the “Information” tab of the configuration software (Figure 7.3.1).

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Figure 7.3.1 ‐ The “Information” tab view after connecting the Display RS with the Destination 02
adapter

Next, go to the “Software Update” tab and perform the same actions as when updating in the
recovery mode: press the “Firmware Update” button, select the file with the * .cod extension and
wait for the end of the software update process.

Note: The EUROSENSE Display User Configurator configurator allows to change the factory overload
alarm threshold on one of the vehicle axles. To do this, after installing the Display RS communication
with configuration software, go to the “Configuration” tab in the “Axle load sensors” area in the
“Maximum permissible load, kg” field, enter the desired value for the overload alarm threshold
(blinking red LED with a frequency of 2 s) and click on the “Save configuration data” button. Wait
for the download of configuration data (the status bar should display “Download complete”).

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Figure 7.1.4 ‐ Setting the threshold for the maximum permissible load on one axis

Next, you need to close the configuration software, disconnect the Display RS from the
adapter of Destination 02 and connect the Display RS to the weighing system connector.
If an error occurs during the software update process, it is necessary to close the
configuration software and repeat the update procedure again.

7.2 Update / Restore Difference T firmware.

To update / restore the Difference T software, you need to download and install the EUROSENS
DIFFERENCE T User Configurator v1.01 or higher. Download this configurator via the link
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FKMH2NB6byzw_4pWNciQFUfglERHh7PK.

After EUROSENSE DIFFERENCE T User Configurator has been downloaded and installed, it is
necessary to establish connection of the adapter Destination 02 with the computer. To do this,
connect Destination 02 to a computer using a USB cable. At the same time, a new device with the
corresponding COM port number should appear in the Windows Device Manager. On the adapter,
the ISO 9141 interface must be selected via a button located near the USB connector of the adapter.
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Next, you need to open the EUROSENSE DIFFERENCE T User Configurator and open the port
selection dialog box by clicking on the “Settings” menu and selecting the “Port Settings” item. In the
dialog box, you must specify the port to which Destination 02 is connected and click the “OK” button.

You can update / restore the Difference T firmware in two ways:
1) Update / restore in the recovery mode;
2) Normal update.

7.2.1 Update / Restore the Difference T in the recovery mode.

Updating / restoring in recovery mode is recommended to apply in case of a software failure of the
device.
Updating Difference T in this way is similar to updating Display RS. Open Software Update tab, click
Firmware Update button, then choose firmware file with the extension *.cod. After that connect
sensor to Destination 02 interface.

Note: When connecting a Difference T unit to Destination 02, you must apply a connecting cable
between left or right Difference T connector and Destination 02. All other connectors of the
Difference T should left unused.

If an error occurs in the firmware update process, it is necessary to close the configuration software
and repeat the update procedure again.

7.2.2 Normal Difference T update

Connect the Difference T unit to Destination 02 using a connecting cable. Device information should
be loaded and displayed on the “Information” tab of the configuration software (Figure 7.2.1).

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Figure 7.2.1 ‐ View of the tab “Information” after connecting Difference T with adapter Destination
02

Note: before connecting the Difference T with Destination 02, it is necessary to disconnect all cables
from the Difference T unit. Then connect the connecting cable with one end to the left or right
connector of the Difference T unit and the other end to the adapter Destination 02.
On the adapter Destination 02, at the time of connection, the ISO9141 interface must be selected
(this is indicated by a lit green LED next to this interface).
Next, go to the “Software Update” tab and perform the same actions as when updating in the
recovery mode, namely: press the “Firmware Update” button, select the file with the *.cod
extension and wait for the end of the software update process.
After updating the Difference T unit, it is necessary to close the configuration software, disconnect
the Difference T from the adapter of Destination 02 and connect all previously disconnected
connectors to the Difference T unit, according to the wiring diagram.
If an error occurs during the software update process, it is necessary to close the configuration
software and repeat the update procedure again.

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8 TROUBLESHOOTING.

8.1 Digital Display RS display is off, there is no green LED (located in the upper right corner).

Solution: Make sure that the power harness of the system is properly and correctly connected to
the vehicle’s on‐board power supply. Check for the presence of the supply voltage of the vehicle
network. The network voltage should be between 12 ‐ 24 V.
If there are no power problems, check the voltage of the Display RS connector according to Display
RS pinout.

Fig 8.1 – Eurosens Display RS pinout

8.2 Display RS display does work up or displays incorrect characters, does not respond to button
presses, but at the same time the green LED is on.

Solution: this problem is related to the Display RS software failure. To solve the problem, you need
to update / restore the Display RS firmware.

8.3 There are dashes are displayed instead of digital values, the red LED is constantly on.

Solution: this problem is Display RS cannot establish communication with one or several Difference
T units. Check that all connections of all Difference T units of the connectors to the wiring are tight.
To more accurately determine the broken connection with the Difference T unit, it is recommended
to connect the Destination 02 adapter (RS485 interface must be selected) to the system,
disconnecting the Display RS, and opening the configuration file (previously saved in the system
setup and calibration program) by the EUROSENSE Difference Configurator v2.1. In the “Test ‐
Detectors readings” window, voltage bars, red, indicate the lack of communication with the
corresponding sensor and unit (Figure 8.2).
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Figure 8.2 ‐ There is no connection with the axle sensor (S2) and the Difference T unit

If the problem has not been solved after checking the connections, try to update / restore the
Eurosens Difference T firmware
If the update / restore did not solve the problem, then you need to replace the faulty Difference T
with a new one.
When replacing one of the system modules, you have to reconfigure the serial numbers of the
devices in the “Settings ‐ Location of Sensors in the System” window and click the “Configure
Addresses and Load Parameters” button. After that, open the “Tare / Calibrate Separate Sensor”
window, select the sensor whose block has been replaced, and click the “Load data into the sensor”
button.

8.4 The value of the load on one of the axes is greatly overestimated or underestimated.

Solution: This problem may occur if there is an unreliable connection or a cable break coming from
axle load sensors to Difference T units. to connect Display RS. Open the configuration file of the
program for setting and calibration of the weighing system EUROSENSE Difference Configurator
v2.1. Open the “Detector readings” window and analyze the readings of the detectors.
If on one of the sensors the voltage values seem suspiciously small (Figure 8.3), then you need to
check the connection of this sensor to the Difference T unit. If the voltage is too high (Figure 8.4),
then most likely the problem is in the sensor failure.
If, after checking the reliability of the connections, the problem persists, it is necessary to replace
the corresponding sensor with a new one.
The figure 8.3 below shows an example of displaying the readings of the detectors in the case of a
faulty pressure sensor located on the rear axis (left). It can be seen that the voltage at the analog
input is close to 0 (at the same time the pressure in the pneumatic element is present).

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Fig 8.3 – Rear left axle load sensor is either disconnected from Difference T or not working

Fig 8.4 – Rear left axle load sensor is not working properly
If the readings of the detectors are normal, then the problem can be solved by rewriting the
calibration tables of the Difference T units. To do this, the configuration file must be opened
(saved at the end of the system calibration process in the EUROSENSE Difference Configurator v2.1
program). Next, you need to open the “System Calibration” window and click the “Load data into
sensors” button.
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9. Construction of a weighing system based on axle load sensors with digital
output Eurosens DPS / DDS 485 / CAN

The use of axle load sensors with a digital RS485 / CAN interface makes it possible to connect the
required number of sensors to the data bus without the use of Eurosens Difference T / T2 / T4
intermediate controllers. In this case, the structure of the weighing system looks like in Fig. 9.1.

Figure: 9.1

Installation of digital axle load sensors is completely similar to that described in section 4. Unlike
DDS / DPS A sensors with analog output, Eurosens DPS 485, DDS 485, DPS CAN, DDS CAN sensors
are configured and calibrated using the corresponding configuration software, which can be
downloaded from from the product page, as well as calibration manual.
https://mechatronics.by/en/products/load‐control/eurosens‐dps‐axle‐load‐sensor/
https://mechatronics.by/en/products/load‐control/eurosens‐dds‐axle‐load‐sensor/

Onboard weighing system design options:

9.1 Axle load sensors DDS / DPS CAN + GPS tracker with CAN interface + GPS tracking platform
software (server software).

In this configuration, the GPS tracker polls all load sensors in the system and sends information
about axle load in tons to the cloud server. The calculation of the total weight of the car, trailer,
cargo weight must be done on the side of the server software.

9.2 Axle load sensors DDS / DPS CAN + GPS tracker with CAN interface + Eurosens Display CAN +
GPS tracking platform software.

In this configuration, the GPS tracker polls all load sensors in the system and sends information
about axle load in tons to the cloud server. The on‐board display also receives information from
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axle load sensors and calculates the total weight of the vehicle (in tons). Total weight is sent to
server together with axle load data to the GPS tracking platform.

9.3 Axle load sensors DDS / DPS 485 + GPS tracker with RS485 interface + GPS tracking platform
software.
Same with p.9.1

9.4 Axle load sensors DDS / DPS 485 + GPS tracker with RS485 interface + Eurosens Display RS +
GPS tracking platform software.
This configuration is the equivalent of a weighing system based on axle load sensors DPS / DDS A
and Difference T controllers. All the functionality of Difference T controllers has been transferred
to DPS / DDS 485 sensors. The display polls all sensors, determines the total weight of the truck,
trailer and total weight, determines the cargo weight for truck and trailer, displays it on the screen
and transmits information to the GP tracking system.

Settings of this weighing system is carried out using the Eurosens Difference Configurator similarly
to the method described in Section 6 with the only difference that instead of the numbers of
Difference‐T controllers, when placing the sensors, you must enter the serial numbers of the DPS /
DDS 485 load cells.

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Appendix 1. RS485 data protocol of the onboard weighing system

Eurosens Difference weighing system can be connected to the external logging devices
(GPS trackers) via RS485 interface (or RS232 interface) at speed of 19200 baud.
Axle loads data : addresses №№1‐6, total weight of tractor – address №7, total weight of
trailer – address №8, cargo weight of tractor – address №9, cargo weight of trailer – address №10.
To read current data we can use following polling command:
Table.A.1. Structure of polling command
Shift, Field size, Value Description
byte byte
0 1 31h Prefix
+1 1 01h...0Ah Network address.
+2 1 06h Operation code
+3 1 00h...FFh Check sum
Weighing system will reply to this command:
Shift, Field size, Value Description
byte byte
0 1 3Eh Prefix
+2 1 06h Operation code.
+3 4 0-2 0 – axle load, 1 – cargo load, 2 – total weight
+4 4 0000h...FFFFh Value in tons x 10( 123=12.3 tons)
+6 1 0000h Not used
+8 1 00h...FFh Check sum.
Byte order – little endian.
To calculate CRC with polynom a^8 + a^5 + a^4 + 1 the following algorithm is used
(language С):
U8 CRC8(U8 data, U8 crc)
{ U8 i = data ^ crc;
crc = 0;
if(i & 0x01) crc ^= 0x5e;
if(i & 0x02) crc ^= 0xbc;
if(i & 0x04) crc ^= 0x61;
if(i & 0x08) crc ^= 0xc2;
if(i & 0x10) crc ^= 0x9d;
if(i & 0x20) crc ^= 0x23;
if(i & 0x40) crc ^= 0x46;
if(i & 0x80) crc ^= 0x8c;
return crc; }

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Tractor
Front axles ЗАДНИЕ ОСИ
Leaf spring Air spring РЕССОРА ПНЕВМО

Appendix 2.
1 axle 1 ОСЬ 1 ОСЬ 2 ОСИ 1 ОСЬ 2 ОСИ
Sensor is not needed, front Sensor is not needed, front One sensor is installed in One sensor is installed per One pressure sensor With common air line and
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axle is calculated axle is calculated the center of axle or at the 2 axles in the any line no lifting axles – one sensor
side of axle is enough
_ _
Or
Or
Or
With lifting axle
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Semitrailer
Leaf spring Air spring
1 axle 2 axle 3 axle 1 axle 2 axle 3 axle
1 sensor is installed 1 sensor is installed 1 sensor is installed in 1 sensor in each When no lifting axles : one sensor in each When no lifting axles : one sensor in
in the middle of the in the middle of the the middle of the independent air line independent air circuit. Lifting axle must each independent air circuit. Lifting axle
axle. If it is not axle. If it is not center axle. If it is not have its own sensors, also for each must have its own sensors, also for each
possible we have to possible we have to possible we have to independent air circuit. independent air circuit.
install 2 sensors install 2 sensors (left install 2 sensors (left
(left and right). and right). and right) on the
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middle axle.
Or
Or
With lifting axle
With 1 lifting axle
Or
Or
With 2 lifting axles
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Truck
Front axle Rear axles
Leaf spring Air spring Leaf spring Air spring
1 axle 1 axle 1 axle 2 ax;e 1 axle 2 axle
1 sensor is installed in One sensor in each 1 sensor is installed in 1 sensor is installed in the One sensor in each When no lifting axles : one sensor in each
the middle of the axle. If independent air circuit. the middle of the axle. If middle of the axle. If it is independent air circuit. independent air circuit. Lifting axle must
it is not possible we it is not possible we not possible we have to have its own sensors, also for each
have to install 2 sensors have to install 2 sensors install 2 sensors (left and independent air circuit.
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(left and right). (left and right). right).

Or Or Or Or
Or
Или
Или
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Appendix 3. RS485 data protocol of the axle load sensors Eurosens DDS/DPS 485

Eurosens DDS/DPS sensors with RS485 interface can be connected to the external logging
devices (GPS trackers) at speed of 19200 baud.
Axle loads data : addresses №№1‐6, total weight of tractor – address №7, total weight of
trailer – address №8, cargo weight of tractor – address №9, cargo weight of trailer – address №10.
To read current data we can use following polling command:
Offset,byte Field size,byte Value Description

0 1 31h Prefix
+2 1 06h Operation code
+3 1 00h...FFh Checksum (CRC)

Reply of DPS sensor
0 1 3Eh Prefix
+1 1 01h...FFh Network address.
+3 1 0 Reserverd
+4 2 0000h...FFFFh Axle load, kg (1 kg resolution)
+6 2 0000h…FFFFh Internal sensor voltage, mV

Reply of DDS sensor
0 1 3Eh Prefix
+1 1 01h...FFh Network address.
+3 1 0 Reserverd
+4 2 0000h...FFFFh Axle load, kg (1 kg resolution)
Shaft rotation angle, rad (0,001 rad
+6 2 0000h…FFFFh
resolution)

Byte order – little endian.
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To calculate CRC with polynom a^8 + a^5 + a^4 + 1 the following algorithm is used
(language С):
U8 CRC8(U8 data, U8 crc)
{ U8 i = data ^ crc;
crc = 0;
if(i & 0x01) crc ^= 0x5e;
if(i & 0x02) crc ^= 0xbc;
if(i & 0x04) crc ^= 0x61;
if(i & 0x08) crc ^= 0xc2;
if(i & 0x10) crc ^= 0x9d;
if(i & 0x20) crc ^= 0x23;
if(i & 0x40) crc ^= 0x46;
if(i & 0x80) crc ^= 0x8c;
return crc; }

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Appendix 4. CAN bus data protocol of the axle load sensors Eurosens DDS/DPS
CAN

DPS CAN sensor
ID 29 bit : 1CE6F1** (** ‐ sensor address)
CAN message, bytes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Internal sensor Pressure, kPa. Load, kg.

voltage, mV. 2 bytes, unsigned 4 bytes, unsigned
2 bytes, unsigned
1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4

DDS CAN sensor
ID 29 bit : 1CE7B9** (** ‐ sensor address)
CAN message, bytes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Shaft rotation angle, Reserved Load, kg

rad 4 bytes, unsigned
(0,001 rad/bit).
2 bytes, unsigned
1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4

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2 Cargo weight (trailer), in tons

3 Total of truck axle loads, in tons

4 Total of trailer axle loads, in tons

5 Load on the first axle, in tons

6 Load on the second axle, in tons

7 Load on the third axle, in tons

8 Load on the forth axle, in tons

10 Load on the sixth axle, in tons

11 Hardware version – H, software

Supply voltage, V Air pressure, Mpa Output voltage, V

Number of pin Name if wire Wire colour Name

2 GND Brown Ground

3 OUT01 Yellow Analog output

2 GND Brown Ground

3 OUT01 Yellow RS485A

2 GND Brown Ground

3 OUT01 Yellow CANH

Number of pin Name of wire Wire colour Name

2 GND Brown Ground

3 OUT02 Green Analog output

2 GND Brown Ground

3 OUT01 Yellow RS485A

2 GND Brown Ground

3 OUT01 Yellow CANH

Front axles ЗАДНИЕ ОСИ

Leaf spring Air spring РЕССОРА ПНЕВМО

1 axle 1 ОСЬ 1 ОСЬ 2 ОСИ 1 ОСЬ 2 ОСИ

With lifting axle

Leaf spring Air spring

1 axle 2 axle 3 axle 1 axle 2 axle 3 axle

With 2 lifting axles

Front axle Rear axles

Leaf spring Air spring Leaf spring Air spring

1 axle 1 axle 1 axle 2 ax;e 1 axle 2 axle

(left and right). (left and right). right).

Offset,byte Field size,byte Value Description

Internal sensor Pressure, kPa. Load, kg.

Shaft rotation angle, Reserved Load, kg

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