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LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual
LOADRITE™ L2180 User Manual
Software Number: 60364 Version Number: 2.50
Document Number: MAN-80987-04
Issued Date: August 2013
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A solution from
www.actronictechnologies.com
© 2013 Actronic Ltd. All rights reserved. Actronic Technologies, C-Weigh, Express, Loadrite, Pro, Road Boss and X-Weigh are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Actronic Ltd. All other trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners.
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Published in New Zealand.
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  • Page 1 A solution from www.actronictechnologies.com © 2013 Actronic Ltd. All rights reserved. Actronic Technologies, C-Weigh, Express, Loadrite, Pro, Road Boss and X-Weigh are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Actronic Ltd. All other trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 It is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use the LOADRITE™ Weighing System in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe operating practices.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..........................1-6 INTRODUCTION .......................... 2-7 LOADRITE™ equipped loader ................... 2-8 2.1. 2.2. Indicator features ....................... 2-9 2.3. Accurate weighing ....................2-10 THE DAY-TO-DAY WEIGHING PROCESS ................3-11 3.1. How do I turn on the Indicator? ................3-11 3.2.
  • Page 4 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual INTERNAL STORAGE ......................11-47 11.1. Download ....................... 11-47 11.2. Usage ........................11-47 11.3. Reset ........................11-47 SETUP MENU .......................... 12-48 12.1. Setup........................12-49 12.2. Auto-Add ........................ 12-49 12.3. Tare Entry ......................12-49 12.4. Unit Toggle ......................12-49 12.5.
  • Page 5 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 15.7. Check rotary ......................15-62 15.8. Check scale# ......................15-63 15.9. Check tilt ........................ 15-63 15.10. Check transducer ....................15-63 15.11. Check zero ......................15-63 15.12. Lift under range ...................... 15-63 15.13. Need emptying ....................... 15-63 15.14.

  • Page 6: Welcome

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 1. WELCOME Thank-you for purchasing this LOADRITE™ Weighing System. Please read this manual carefully before using the Indicator for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and use as your first point of reference.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    LOADRITE™ Indicator. The LOADRITE™ Weighing System can add each lifted load to running totals so that Trucks are loaded accurately and daily productivity levels can be tracked.

  • Page 8: Loadrite™ Equipped Loader

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 2.1 LOADRITE™ EQUIPPED LOADER Item Description Printer (optional) Remote Add Button (optional) LOADRITE™ Indicator Ground Slope Sensor (optional) Interlock Switch (optional; required for Legal for Trade application) Trigger Pressure Transducer...

  • Page 9: Indicator Features

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 2.2 INDICATOR FEATURES Icon Name Description Illuminates when a load is lifted past the Trigger Point. When this light is on, the Trigger Light load may be added. Data Menu Displays the Data Menu. Target Activates Target mode weighing.

  • Page 10: Accurate Weighing

    LOADRITE™ systems meet Legal for Trade requirements in certain countries. This enables material to be weighed and sold directly from the loader. For more information or to enquire if Legal for Trade is available in your country, contact your LOADRITE™ distributor.

  • Page 11: The Day-To-Day Weighing Process

    Weigh and add each bucketload. When you have finished loading the truck, clear the short total. When you have finished using the LOADRITE™ Weighing System, put the Indicator into Standby mode. 3.1 HOW DO I TURN ON THE INDICATOR? The LOADRITE™ Indicator will turn on automatically when you start the loader.

  • Page 12: How Do I Perform A Warm-Up

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 3.3 HOW DO I PERFORM A WARM-UP? For best weighing accuracy, the hydraulic fluid in the lift cylinders should be at normal operating temperature. This is achieved by raising and lowering the empty bucket. The above message will display if the Indicator has been turned off for more than one hour. If you see the above message, you need to raise and then lower the empty bucket past the Trigger Point three times: Raise the bucket past the Trigger Point.

  • Page 13: How Do I Select A Product To Weigh

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 3.5 HOW DO I SELECT A PRODUCT TO WEIGH? Ensure the Total screen is displayed. Press The Data Menu will display. Select Product, then press The Product screen will display. Press to scroll up or down the list of products until the correct product is selected.
  • Page 14 LOADRITE™ Weighing System. The LOADRITE™ Weighing System can be set to automatically add a bucket load when lifted past the Trigger Point for a specified number of seconds OR when the bucket is rotated forward to tip off the load. This means that you don't need to press after lifting each load.
  • Page 15 Remote Add button The LOADRITE™ Weighing System has an optional Remote Add button which is normally mounted on or near the lift lever. If the Remote Add button is installed in your loader you can use it interchangeably with the button on the Indicator.

  • Page 16: How Do I Finish The Load

    For more information on the short total, see "The short and long totals" on page 4-19. 3.8 HOW DO I PUT THE INDICATOR INTO STANDBY MODE? If you are not going to use the LOADRITE™ Weighing System for a while, you can put the Indicator into Standby mode by completing the following: Option 1 ...

  • Page 17: The Total Screen

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 4. THE TOTAL SCREEN The Total screen is the first screen that you will see when you turn on the Indicator or log in. The Total screen can be displayed in three layouts:  Classic layout ...

  • Page 18: Compact Layout

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 4.2 COMPACT LAYOUT The Compact layout of the Total screen displays the short total, currently selected product and all eight customizable Data Fields (if selected) How do I change the product or one of the Data Field values?

  • Page 19: The Short And Long Totals

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 4.4 THE SHORT AND LONG TOTALS The LOADRITE™ Weighing System keeps a running total of the load weights. For each product, two independent totals are stored - the short total and the long total. Term Definition The running total amount of product weighed and loaded onto a truck or carriage.
  • Page 20 The All Totals Clear? message will display. Press again to clear the long total. The All Totals Cleared message will display. If the LOADRITE™ Weighing System has a printer connected, the total will be printed.  Press to cancel the clearing of the long total.

  • Page 21: Product Management

    For example, data fields may be configured to record a customer, truck type, truck ID or docket number, against the weight data. The data can then be transferred via a modem, stored in a LOADRITE™ Data Module and/or printed along with the weight data.
  • Page 22 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual How do I use the Indicator keypad to enter text? You can enter numbers, letters or symbols on any screen that has a flashing cursor, for example the Data Entry and Edit? screens. The Indicator has a keypad of buttons, with each used to select and enter a range of characters. When a button is pressed, the first character will appear on screen.
  • Page 23 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 5.1.2 Adding a data field value If the required data field value is not available to select, you can add the value using the keypad. Important: Data field values can only be entered using specific Western Latin characters, such as in English.
  • Page 24 The Data Suspend functionality is only available if selected at installation. Data Suspend is a feature that allows you to temporarily suspend data values and set them to 0 (zero). While data is suspended, the LOADRITE™ Weighing System will:  Exclude all suspended data fields in printing ...

  • Page 25: Advanced Data Options

    5.2.1 Auto-target value look-up The LOADRITE™ Weighing System can be configured so that target weights are stored for each truck. The target weights are configured during the setup of the LOADRITE™ Weighing System. Below is an example of a truck and target list. Data 2 has been configured to store truck plate numbers and Data 3 to store the corresponding target values.
  • Page 26 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 5.2.1.2 Using an index number to view a truck target value The LOADRITE™ Weighing System can be configured so that an index number can be used to look up the target for a particular truck. Following is an example of an indexed truck and target list. Data 4 has been configured as a target list with the index function enabled.

  • Page 27: Operation Modes

    This mode is similar to Batch mode except that the grand target is not required. Load the first product to a certain amount and the LOADRITE™ Indicator will work out how much of the other products are required based on relative quantities in the predefined recipe.

  • Page 28: Target Mode

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 6.1 TARGET MODE Target mode is only available if selected at installation. Target mode is typically used when loading a truck to its optimum payload. This feature provides an easy way to load up to a target weight for a product in a series of lifts.
  • Page 29 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 6.1.2 How do I reset the target? When the load is complete, the target must be reset. This is the equivalent of clearing the short total in Total mode.  To reset the target, press The Target Reset message will display briefly and then the Target screen will display.

  • Page 30: Batch Mode

    Batch mode allows products to be weighed and loaded according to a predefined recipe. Enter the target weight of the batch and your LOADRITE™ Weighing System will calculate the amount required for each product in the recipe. Each time a weight is added, the to load value is reduced by that weight.
  • Page 31 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual Press The Batch screen will display the target value for the first product from the recipe. 6.2.2 How do I delete the current recipe? From the Recipe screen, press The Recipe: OK message will display. Press The Recipe Clear? message will display.
  • Page 32 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 6.2.4 How do I switch between products? It is possible to load products in any order and switch between products at any time, as the LOADRITE™ Weighing System maintains the individual totals for each product. Press The Data Menu will display.

  • Page 33: Mix Mode

    1000kg (calculated) As products are loaded, the LOADRITE™ Weighing System maintains the target amount for each product in a similar way to Target mode. It is possible to change from one product to another at any time in order to mix the products.
  • Page 34 The Total screen will display. 6.3.4 How do I switch between products? It is possible to load products in any order and switch between products at any time, as the LOADRITE™ Weighing System maintains the individual totals for each product. Press The Data Menu will display.

  • Page 35: Blend Mode

    Blend mode is similar to Batch mode except that the recipe contains the total number of loads required for each product, rather than a target load. When you load the first product, your LOADRITE™ Weighing System will automatically change to the next product when the required number of lifts has been reached.
  • Page 36 The Total screen will display. 6.4.4 How do I switch between products? It is possible to load products in any order and switch between products at any time, as the LOADRITE™ Weighing System maintains the individual totals for each product. Press The Data Menu will display.

  • Page 37: Split Mode

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 6.5 SPLIT MODE Split mode splits the total weight into multiple sub-totals, providing an easy way to load train wagons, or a truck and trailer. Split mode is also used to track load distribution over a single vehicle unit, to avoid overloading an axle.

  • Page 38: Grand Total Mode

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 6.6 GRAND TOTAL MODE Grand Total mode is similar to Split mode in that it allows loading into a truck with multiple trailers, or a train with multiple wagons. Unlike Split mode however, different products can be loaded into each trailer or wagon.

  • Page 39: Advanced Weighing - Tip-Off

    Tip-off weighing is the adjustment of the final load. It is possible to tip a measured amount of the product out of the last bucket to ensure an exact target weight is reached, where the final load would otherwise exceed the truck's capacity. There are two different methods, depending on the way your LOADRITE™ Weighing System has been configured:  Truck tip-off (default) ...

  • Page 40: Stock Pile Tip-Off

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 7.2 STOCK PILE TIP-OFF Using this method, the operator dumps product from the bucket until it contains the right amount for loading onto the truck. Lift the load in the normal way. The Indicator will display the lifted weight.

  • Page 41: Advanced Weighing - Tare Weight

    The tare weight can be deducted at the time when the weight is lifted. For example, if pallets are being used, the weight of a pallet can be entered as the tare weight. The LOADRITE™ Weighing System will automatically deduct the pallet weight from the lifted weight and displays the net weight of the load.

  • Page 42: Metrics

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 9. METRICS  > Metrics The Metrics functionality allows you to view the following KPI metrics over a selected time period:  First Load  Last Load  Total Weight  Average Weight Per Hour. NOTE: The Average Weight Per Hour (Avg Wght/h) value is based on cleared weights and the number of hours between the first and last weight of each day.

  • Page 43: Printing

    This printing option is only available if it has been enabled during installation and Internal Storage functionality is enabled. This function prints out all print data stored in the LOADRITE™ Indicator memory since midnight (whether or not it has been turned off at any stage during that time).
  • Page 44 This printing option is only available if the LOADRITE™ Data Module has been enabled for logging at installation. This function prints out all print data stored in the LOADRITE™ Data Module since midnight (whether or not it has been turned off at any stage during that time).
  • Page 45 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual Group Options Format Description Totals The printout is grouped and summarized by product total. Customer The printout is grouped and summarized by Data Field 1. Docket The printout is grouped and summarized by Data Field 2.
  • Page 46 This printing option is only available if Volume Conversion Factors functionality is enabled at installation. This function prints out a list of all the product conversion factors configured in the LOADRITE™ Weighing System. This is normally only used when the list has been updated.

  • Page 47: Internal Storage

     > Internal Stor > Reset This function erases all data sorted in the LOADRITE™ Indicator. The time and date of the first entry along with the remaining free space is displayed, before the message Storage clear? is displayed.  Press to erase the data from memory.

  • Page 48: Setup Menu

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 12. SETUP MENU The Setup Menu options that are available depend on options selected at installation. The Setup Menu provides options for configuring the LOADRITE™ Weighing System.  To display the Setup Menu, press . Press to scroll up or down, then press to select an option.

  • Page 49: Setup

    12.4 UNIT TOGGLE The LOADRITE™ Indicator can store up to two units of weight and you can use the Unit Toggle option to switch between them. The current weight will be displayed in the current weight unit and in the other available weight unit.

  • Page 50: Language

    12.6 LANGUAGE The language can only be changed if Language Edit functionality has been enabled during installation. Displays a list of available languages in which the LOADRITE™ Indicator can display screen names, fields, menu options and printed dockets.  Select the preferred language, then press 12.7 EDIT PASSWORD...

  • Page 51: Data List

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 12.11 DATA LIST 12.11.1 Adding a data value Important: Data field values can only be entered using specific Western Latin characters, such as in English. Press The Setup Menu will display. Select Data List, then press The Edit? screen will display.
  • Page 52 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 12.11.2 Editing a data field value You can edit a data field value if required by using the Data List function. Important: Data field values can only be entered using specific Western Latin characters, such as in English.

  • Page 53: Clock

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 12.12 CLOCK The time, date and year can only be changed if Clock Edit functionality has been enabled during installation. You can set the time, date and year on the Indicator. 12.12.1 Setting the time From the Clock Menu select Time, then press The time will display with the cursor over the first digit.

  • Page 54: Display

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 12.12.4 Alarm This option turns the alarm clock On or Off. When the alarm time is reached, the following will occur:  an alert tone will sound,  the Alarm Clock message will display,  (Trigger light) will flash.

  • Page 55: Long Total

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 12.13.3 Selecting Arm Graphic To select whether the loader graphic or bar graph displays on the Total screen, complete the following: Note: The loader graphic will only be displayed if the Total screen layout is set to Classic. If the Total screen layout is set to Compact or Scroll, the bar graph will display.

  • Page 56: Uplink

    12.17 UPLINK This option is used to upload a configuration file created using LOADRITE™ Toolbox via a LOADRITE™ Data Module or from a PC via a EDP cable. The configuration file contains product names, data lists and settings.  For information on creating a configuration file, refer to the LOADRITE™ Toolbox User Manual.

  • Page 57: Appendix A: System Specifications

    13.6 SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Pressure transducer input 4 - 20mA (0-100%) Trigger 1: Magnetic or Optical. Pull-up resistor with switch to ground. Trigger Trigger 2: Rotary. Pulse width modulated 0-5V. RS232C protocol to printer and LOADRITE™ Data Module. Serial communications 13-57...

  • Page 58: Clock

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 13.7 CLOCK Built-in clock Hours, minutes, day, month, year. 13.8 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES LOADRITE™ printer Dot matrix, 24 character columns. Data Module Provides electronic data collection. Remote add button For operator convenience. Interlock system To disable weighing under defined machine conditions.
  • Page 59 1. Negative supply to printer 2. Positive supply to printer 3. +VAUX 4. RX2 5. TX2 6. Printer RS232 output 8. LOADRITE™ Data Module RS232 input 7. Printer busy input 9. LOADRITE™ Data Module RS232 output 10. Ground output 11. Boot 12. N.C.

  • Page 60: Appendix B: Span Calibration Adjustment

    CAUTION The LOADRITE™ Weighing System alters its calibration every time this function is used. It is important that this function is only used once with a given set of data. If the same weights are entered again, the LOADRITE™ Weighing System will over-correct and its accuracy will be seriously impaired.

  • Page 61: Checking The Adjustment

    LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual 14.1 CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT The Span Calibration Adjustment can be checked by obtaining and comparing new LOADRITE™ and weighbridge values. If necessary, the Span Calibration Adjustment can be performed again using the new data. IMPORTANT: All trucks and trailers should have tare weights confirmed for all loads to be checked. This ensures that a true weight can be established.

  • Page 62: Appendix C: Error Messages

    15.3 BUCKET EMPTY? If the bucket is zeroed and there is some residue in the bucket, the LOADRITE™ Weighing System will detect how much is in the bucket. If the contents are less than 5% of the full bucket capacity, the LOADRITE™ Weighing System will zero the bucket.

  • Page 63: Check Scale

    The bucket must be crowed fully forward to ensure that all product has been emptied. The Need Emptying message will be displayed If the LOADRITE™ Weighing System has not detected that the bucket has been crowded fully forward. Note: This message should only be displayed when using a Legal for Trade scale.

  • Page 64: Overload

    This message displays if the speed of raising the arms is too fast and exceeds predefined limits. Lift the arms again slower. If the message displays again, there may be a fault in the system. The LOADRITE™ Weighing System should be checked and, if necessary, re-calibrated.

  • Page 65: Tilt Too High

    This prevents any accidental zeroing of valid weights. Note: If the bucket is empty and the message still occurs, there may be a fault in the system. The LOADRITE™ Weighing System should be checked and, if necessary, re-calibrated.

  • Page 66: Appendix D: Glossary

    Indicator calculate how much of each product is required to reach the target. The LOADRITE™ user interface installed in a loader or excavator which the operator uses to record bucket Blend Mode weights. When used with a belt scale, the term Integrator should be used.
  • Page 67 Long Total function as the Add button on the LOADRITE™ Indicator. The total amount of product loaded over a long period, The button enables the operator to add a load without such as a shift or day.
  • Page 68 Trigger A sensor which responds to the position of the lift arms, and informs the Indicator when to take a weight reading. LOADRITE™ weighing systems have three types of trigger: optical, rotary and magnetic. Trigger Point A point (or series of points) in the position of the lift arms where a weight reading is taken.

  • Page 69: Appendix E: Legal Information

    Actronic Ltd cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with CE marking. Hereby, Actronic Ltd, declares that this LOADRITE™ L2180 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.
  • Page 70 LOADRITE™ L2180 User manual Disposing of the LOADRITE™ Indicator This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) which requires the separate collection, treatment, recycling and environmentally-sound final disposal of waste of electrical and electronic equipment.
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