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VPG TruckWeigh Installation, Setup And Calibration Manual

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  • Page 1 TruckWeigh® Installation, Setup and Calibration Manual vpgonboard.com...
  • Page 2 ® TruckWeigh...
  • Page 3 The company also reserves the right to make any amendments and alterations to this document deemed necessary. You should ensure you have the current version of this information by contacting VPG prior to performing installation, such as on our website at www.vpgsensors.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ® TruckWeigh Contents Display unit operation Action buttons Important installation information and Gross display mode liability waiver Net display mode Introduction and scope Axle display mode Introduction Trailer display mode Scope Menu password About this document How to configure the weighing options 48...
  • Page 5 How to calibrate the system Log Error Code Text Alarm Icons Zero calibration Span calibration Appendix D System options TRUCKWEIGH II Overview Axle Overload Protection for Larger Capacity Vehicles Greater than 7720 lbs (US), 3.5 tonne Display settings (RoW) Language options...

  • Page 6: Introduction And Scope

    The documentation uses the following conventions: Important. These are important notes and appear inside a green border Caution. These notes warn of an operation which may cause damage to the TruckWeigh® system. These notes appear inside an orange border Warning. These notes warn of an operation which may cause injury to the installer. The note is...

  • Page 7: Important Installation Information

    See “How to install a steel axle transducer” on page 35 • TruckWeigh® axle transducer orientation. Axle transducers must be mounted to the vehicle with the correct orientation. See “How to install a steel axle transducer” on page 35 •...
  • Page 8 ® TruckWeigh...

  • Page 9: Installation

    TruckWeigh® Installation...

  • Page 10: Components

    ® TruckWeigh Components Below is a list of components which are used in a TruckWeigh® installation. Check that you have all of the appropriate components for your installation before starting. TruckWeigh® Display Unit A single TruckWeigh® display unit is supplied for the vehicle...
  • Page 11 TruckWeigh® Air Pressure Transducer and Internal domain cable with Air Pressure Brass Fitting The parts for the air pressure transducer are supplied in a bag. A single air transducer is made up from a T-connector, a brass sensor fitting and two plastic air pipe fittings...
  • Page 12 ® TruckWeigh Junction Box A single junction is supplied for the rigid vehicle or tractor unit Additional junction boxes are supplied for each trailer unit Internal Domain Junction Box Cable The cable is identified by the grey junction box connectors...
  • Page 13 TruckWeigh® Internal Domain Extension Cable These cables are used to connect sensors together The cable is identified by the grey cable connectors Internal Cable with Y-Splitter A single internal domain cable with y-splitter is supplied for each transducer The cable is identified by a single...
  • Page 14 ® TruckWeigh External Domain Junction Box CAN Cable, Cable Onput and Output The cable is identified by the black junction box connector at one end and two external domain cable connectors at the other, one for input and one for output...
  • Page 15 TruckWeigh® Tractor Suzi Trailer Suzi Rigid Suzi...
  • Page 16 ® TruckWeigh Double Ended Suzi Cable Protector and Cable Ties Cable protector is supplied and can be cut as required Cable ties are also supplied Surface Cleaning Wipes Double Sided Bonding Tape...

  • Page 17: Tools

    TruckWeigh® Tools Check that you have the following tools before starting an installation. Tool Check Screwdriver set Hex driver set Torx driver set Socket set Multimeter Side cutters Drill set G-Clamp Spanner set (including 18 mm and 24 Air pipe cutters...

  • Page 18: Installation Overview

    Ensure the engine of the vehicle is off and the parking brake is applied before starting the installation It is recommended that you use a mechanics pit inside a workshop to install the TruckWeigh® system The TruckWeigh® display unit is used to display sensor information once the system has been installed, configured and calibrated.
  • Page 19 TruckWeigh® There are three main steps to installing the TruckWeigh® system: • Junction box installation. This must be installed on the chassis of the vehicle. It must be located in an appropriate position between the suspension systems and the cab of the vehicle. The internal domain cable must be routed to each sensor position.

  • Page 20: Typical System Schematics

    ® TruckWeigh Typical system schematics Below are two examples of system schematics showing where junction boxes and transducers are fitted in relation to the vehicle. These are two example schematics, but a variety of configurations may be used. A single junction box is required for a single chassis. Rigid vehicles will only require one junction box.

  • Page 21: Rigid Vehicles

    TruckWeigh® Rigid vehicles Leaf Spring Air Spring Air Spring Truck Air System Truck Air System TruckWeigh® Junction Box and Suspension Display unit Axle Transducers Transducers Air Bags Leaf Spring Leaf Leaf Spring Spring Junction Box and Axle Transducers TruckWeigh® Display unit...

  • Page 22: How To Install The Junction Box

    2. Mount the junction box to the vehicle: • The cable sockets must point to the rear of the vehicle The TruckWeigh® system will not provide the correct measurements if the junction box is not mounted with the cable sockets pointing to the rear of the vehicle •...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Internal Domain Cable

    TruckWeigh® Connecting the internal domain cable The junction box has two ports. These are keyed to ensure that only the correct cables can be connected to the correct port: • A type key (Grey port). This is the connection for the internal domain cable. Sensor information is transmitted from the sensors to the junction box via this port.
  • Page 24 ® TruckWeigh 4. Route the internal domain cable to each sensor position on the vehicle in turn: • Use a Y-splitter cable at each sensor position to connect the sensor and continue to the next sensor. Use a CAN terminator after the final sensor to complete the cable .

  • Page 25: Sensor Types

    TruckWeigh® Sensor types Install the appropriate type of sensors on the suspension system of each wheel. There are two types of sensor: • Air pressure transducer. This type of sensor can be mounted on air suspension systems • Axle transducer. This type of sensor can be mounted on steel axle suspension systems. This includes: •...

  • Page 26: Sensor Installation Positions

    ® TruckWeigh Sensor installation positions The first step to sensor installation is to select the appropriate position to install each type of sensor on the vehicle. Each sensor has a serial number. Make a note of the serial number of each sensor which you install, its position number and where it is installed on the vehicle.

  • Page 27: Air Pressure Transducer

    TruckWeigh® Air pressure transducer Select a position to install the transducer in an air circuit where: • The transducer is between the self levelling valve and the air bellows • The air transducer can be supported without risk of damage from any moving parts •...

  • Page 28: Axle Transducer On A Leaf Spring

    ® TruckWeigh Axle transducer on a leaf spring Select a position to install the transducer on a single axle leaf spring where: • The transducer is mounted to the top side of the spring • The transducer is parallel to the orientation of the chassis •...

  • Page 29: Axle Transducer On A Rear Steel Spring Bogie (Tandem Axle)

    TruckWeigh® Axle transducer on a rear steel spring bogie (tandem axle) Select a position to install the transducer on a rear steel spring bogie where: • The transducer is mounted to the under side of the spring • The transducer is parallel to the orientation of the chassis •...

  • Page 30: Axle Transducer On A Rear Rubber Bogie

    ® TruckWeigh Axle transducer on a rear rubber bogie Select a position to install the transducer on a rear rubber bogie where: • The transducer is mounted on the torque arm. This can be the top side, left or right side or under side of the arm •...

  • Page 31: Axle Transducer On A Front Strut

    TruckWeigh® Axle transducer on a front strut Select a position to install the transducer on a front strut where: • The transducer is perpendicular to the orientation of the chassis with the internal domain cable running away from the wheel •...

  • Page 32: How To Install An Air Pressure Transducer

    ® TruckWeigh How to install an air pressure transducer A single air pressure transducer is used to monitor a single air circuit Truck Air in an air suspension system. System For example; a single air circuit with one ride height control valve to control multiple bellows on both sides of the vehicle.
  • Page 33 TruckWeigh® 2. Depressurise the air suspension systems Ensure the air pressure system is fully depressurised to avoid movement in the suspension when the air pipe is cut 3. Reconnect the sensor to the internal domain cable It is recommended that self amalgamating tape is wrapped around...
  • Page 34 ® TruckWeigh 9. Secure air pipe, transducer and internal domain cable to vehicle • Use cable ties to support air pipe and sensor cable connections. Secure the connectors to existing cables where possible • Ensure that cable to cable connections are well supported •...

  • Page 35: How To Install A Steel Axle Transducer

    TruckWeigh® How to install a steel axle transducer A single axle transducer is used to monitor a single axle suspension system. In most cases, two axle transducers will be installed per axle, one on the suspension for the left wheel, one on the right.
  • Page 36 ® TruckWeigh 4. Mount the sensor to the suspension and clamp in place for a minimum of 10 minutes 5. Connect the internal domain cable to the cable chain • Ensure that cable to cable connections are well supported •...

  • Page 37: How To Install The Display Unit

    TruckWeigh® How to install the display unit A single display unit is installed in the cab of the vehicle to display the sensor information. It is connected to each junction box mounted on the vehicle and trailers via the external domain cable.
  • Page 38 ® TruckWeigh 4. Connect the power cable to the connection point for the power supply in the vehicle • The system can be powered from 12V or 24V DC power supplies • The system has an operating range of 9V to 36V DC •...
  • Page 39 TruckWeigh® 6. Plug the power cable into the display unit Power External Domiain 7. Plug the external domain cable into the display unit Plug in any cables for the optional features. See “Additional device options” on page 40 for further information 8.

  • Page 40: Additional Device Options

    ® TruckWeigh Additional device options The rear of the TruckWeigh® display unit provides some additional ports to use with other devices, if required. • The 9 PIN male D type connector port can 9 PIN Male D 25 PIN Female...

  • Page 41: Configuration

    TruckWeigh® Configuration...

  • Page 42: Overview

    ® TruckWeigh Overview The display unit is used to display the weight measurements from the sensors on the vehicle. The display unit must be configured to display any values in the appropriate format and allow any external devices to operate. See “How to configure the weighing options” on page 48 and “How to configure the system”...

  • Page 43: Display Unit Operation

    TruckWeigh® Display unit operation The display unit uses capacitive touch sensor technology to operate it. There are four positions which are used to interact with the menu Each touch pad is illuminated by LED. It can be tapped to activate the corresponding action on the screen next to it.

  • Page 44: Gross Display Mode

    ® TruckWeigh Select Cycle Gross display mode The gross display mode displays the current gross weight of the vehicle and provides access to the main menu. 56050 • Tap the toggle mode button to toggle between the display modes •...

  • Page 45: Net Display Mode

    TruckWeigh® System Messages If net weighing is activated, the gross display mode is replaced with the net display mode. See “Net weighing” on page 53 Net display mode The net display mode displays the net weight and provides access to the main menu. The net weight is...

  • Page 46: Trailer Display Mode

    ® TruckWeigh Tap the toggle mode button to toggle between the display modes Trailer display mode The trailer display mode displays the current gross or net weight of the vehicle and the weight readings of each trailer. 56050 24070 31980 Axles are grouped into trailer groups for the purposes of measuring the weight applied to a trailer.
  • Page 47 TruckWeigh® There are three passwords: • Level 1 (User). This allows you to view the data on your system, but prevents access to the configuration menus. • Level 2 (Manager). This allows you to view the data on your system and update the user settings, including the user password.

  • Page 48: How To Configure The Weighing Options

    ® TruckWeigh How to configure the weighing options 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2. Tap the cycle button until the configuration option is highlighted 3. Tap the select button to open the configuration menu If multiple junction boxes are connected to the system, you are prompted to select a junction box.
  • Page 49 TruckWeigh® 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the power on screen option is highlighted Power On Screen Count By Trailer/Axle Groups Net Weighing Weighing Units Reading Stability 2. Tap the select button to open the power on screen setting Power On Screen Gross 3.

  • Page 50: Trailer / Axle Groups

    ® TruckWeigh Trailer / axle groups The trailer / axle groups settings allows you to group the axle measurements for display purposes on the axle display mode. By creating a group, the weight measurements of all axles in a group are combined into a single value.
  • Page 51 TruckWeigh® 5. Tap the go back button to display the axle groups 1: (Not Set) Axle Groups (1-3) 6. Tap the select button to open the first axle group 7. Input the axle range for the group: • Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to set the first axle •...

  • Page 52: Weighing Units

    ® TruckWeigh Weighing units It is extremely important to ensure this parameter is set correctly before the system is calibrated. For example; if the weighing units are set in kg (default) but the system is calibrated in lbs this will result in excessively large gain values which can cause system instability.

  • Page 53: Count By

    TruckWeigh® Count by 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the count by option is highlighted Power On Screen Count By Trailer/Axle Groups Net Weighing Weighing Units Reading Stability 2. Tap the select button to open the count by setting Count By 20kg 3.

  • Page 54: Reading Stability

    ® TruckWeigh 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the net weighing option is highlighted Power On Screen Count By Trailer/Axle Groups Net Weighing Weighing Units Reading Stability 2. Tap the select button to open the net weighing setting Net Weighing 3.
  • Page 55 TruckWeigh® 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the stability option is highlighted Power On Screen Count By Trailer/Axle Groups Net Weighing Weighing Units Reading Stability 2. Tap the select button to open the stability menu Reading Stability 5% Reading Stability 3.

  • Page 56: How To Configure The System

    ® TruckWeigh How to configure the system 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2. Tap the cycle button until the configuration option is highlighted 3. Tap the select button to open the configuration menu If multiple junction boxes are connected to the system, you are prompted to select a junction box.

  • Page 57: Rs232 Serial Outputs (Activate External Devices)

    TruckWeigh® RS232 serial outputs (activate external devices) The RS232 serial output ports must be configured to enable the output for an external device such as a printer, alarm or telematic system. Please ensure the external device has been plugged in to the appropriate port before it is activated 1.
  • Page 58 ® TruckWeigh 5. Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons to select an RS232 port. • Port 1 is the 9 way male D type connector. This is usually connected to a printer. • Port 2 is the 25 way female D type connector. This is usually used to transmit serial data to a 3rd party device.
  • Page 59 Baud Rate. Use this to set the rate at which information is sent to the printer. This can be a maximum of 115200. Please refer to the manual for the external device to find the appropriate rate. • Handshake. Tick this option to require a handshake between the TruckWeigh® system and the printer to initiate the connection...

  • Page 60: Can Serial Output

    ® TruckWeigh CAN serial output The CAN serial output port must be configured to enable the output for an external device. Please ensure the external device has been plugged in to the CAN port before it is activated 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the serial output option is highlighted...
  • Page 61 TruckWeigh® 4. Tap the select button to open the CAN menu Aux CAN Port 1 (Off) Aux CAN Port 2 (Off) 5. Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons to select a CAN port. Port 1 is the main port, port 2 is the auxiliary 6.

  • Page 62: Vehicle Id

    ® TruckWeigh You can adjust the following settings: • Port. Use this to activate the CAN. There are two options: • • Weights. Select this to send weight data to an external device • Baud Rate. Use this to set the rate at which information is sent to the external device. This can be a maximum of 115200.
  • Page 63 TruckWeigh® 4. Tap the select button to open the RS232 menu RS232 Port 1 (Off) Printer RS232 Port 2 (Off) Vehicle ID RS232 5. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the vehicle ID option 6. Tap the select button to open the vehicle ID menu >...

  • Page 64: Printer

    ® TruckWeigh Printer Use the printer menu to define the settings for the printed output 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the serial output option is highlighted Serial Output Reset Defaults Outputs Time/Date Change PIN Auto Power Off System Config.
  • Page 65 TruckWeigh® 6. Tap the select button to open the printer menu Edit Print Header Import Print Header Printout Printer 7. Use the edit print header menu to manually edit the print header which is used on a printout 8. Plug in a USB device and use the import print header to import a text file to define the print header used on a printout 9.

  • Page 66: Output Settings For External Devices

    ® TruckWeigh Output settings for external devices Output settings are related to the type of external device connected to the 25 PIN port, such as an alarm or warning light. It allows you to define how and when a signal is sent to the device.
  • Page 67 TruckWeigh® 6. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to select the appropriate type of signal to send to the external device. There are four options: • Pulse low. The output is high until triggered. Once triggered the level is low for the duration set in the associated parameter before returning to a high state.

  • Page 68: Change Pin

    ® TruckWeigh 10. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to select the trigger. The trigger setting is used to determine what action activates the output signal. There are several options: • Gross Weight. Select this to send a signal when the vehicle reaches a specific gross weight •...
  • Page 69 TruckWeigh® 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the Change PIN option is highlighted Serial Output Reset Defaults Outputs Time/Date Change PIN Auto Power Off System Config. 2. Tap the select button to open the change PIN menu...

  • Page 70: Reset Defaults

    ® TruckWeigh 4. Tap the select button to select the PIN Level 1 0000 Level 2 Confirm PIN 0000 Level 3 Save Change PIN 5. Use the scroll and select buttons to change the PIN and save it 6. Tap the go back button go back to the system configuration menu Reset defaults 1.
  • Page 71 TruckWeigh® 3. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight an option. There are three options: • Display. This will reset the settings for the display to the default values • System Config. This will reset the settings in the system configuration to their default values •...

  • Page 72: Time/Date

    ® TruckWeigh Time/date 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the set time/date option is highlighted Serial Output Reset Defaults Outputs Time/Date Change PIN Auto Power Off System Config. 2. Tap the select button to open the set time/date menu...

  • Page 73: Auto Power Off

    TruckWeigh® Auto power off When the system is configured to switch on when the ignition is turned on, the auto power off feature is used to determine how long the system will remain on after the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 74: How To Input The Vehicle Configuration

    ® TruckWeigh How to input the vehicle configuration Junction boxes must be configured to reflect the sensors they are connected to. The junction boxes are configured using the display unit installed in the cab. If there are multiple junction boxes, each must be configured in turn. For example; A truck and a trailer will contain multiple junction boxes, one for the truck, one for the trailer.

  • Page 75: Junction Box Orientation

    TruckWeigh® Junction box orientation 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the jbox orientation option is highlighted Jbox Orientation Axle Config. Sensor Config. Vehicle Config. 2. Tap the select button to open the junction box orientation menu 3.

  • Page 76: Axle Configuration

    ® TruckWeigh Axle configuration 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the axle config option is highlighted Jbox Orientation Axle Config. Sensor Config. Vehicle Config. 2. Tap the select button Number of Axles 3. Tap the select button to access the number of axles option 4.
  • Page 77 TruckWeigh® This menu shows the axle configuration for your vehicle. Each line represents an individual axle and shows the type of sensor and the number of sensors installed on the axle. 7. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight an axle 8.
  • Page 78 ® TruckWeigh • Air group. This is used to indicate that air transducers are located on the axle. All axles which use the same air pressure transducers must be configured as part of the same group. There are three options: •...
  • Page 79 TruckWeigh® • Bogie. This is used to indicate that axle transducers are located on a bogie. All axles which the bogie is fitted to must be configured as part of the same group. There are four options: • Bogie front. This is used to indicate the first axle fitted to the bogie. This is used if the bogie is configured to spread the weight evenly across the axles.

  • Page 80: Sensor Configuration

    ® TruckWeigh Sensor configuration 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the sensor config option is highlighted Jbox Orientation Axle Config. Sensor Config. Vehicle Config. 2. Tap the select button to open the sensor configuration menu Sensor...
  • Page 81 TruckWeigh® 4. Select the position for the sensor: • Use the scroll up and down buttons to highlight the position field and tap the select button to open it. • Use the scroll up and down buttons to select a position number and tap the back button to return The position number is the position of the sensor on the vehicle.

  • Page 82: How To Configure Alarms

    ® TruckWeigh How to configure alarms Alarms can be set to trigger at different weight measurements. There are several types of alarms available in the system: • Automatic alarms. These alarms are acitve by default and cannot be deactivated: •...

  • Page 83: Activate Alarms

    TruckWeigh® Activate alarms 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the alarms on/off menu Alarms On/Off Axle Underload Alarm Weights Set Point Alarms Alarms 2. Tap the select button to open the alarms on/off menu Gross...

  • Page 84: Setting Alarm Weights

    ® TruckWeigh Setting alarm weights 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the alarm weights menu Alarms On/Off Axle Underload Alarm Weights Set Point Alarms Alarms 2. Tap the select button to open the alarm weights menu...

  • Page 85: Setting Set Point Alarms

    TruckWeigh® Setting set point alarms 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the set point alarms menu Alarms On/Off Axle Underload Alarm Weights Set Point Alarms Alarms 2. Tap the select button to open the set point alarms menu...
  • Page 86 ® TruckWeigh 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the axle underload menu Alarms On/Off Axle Underload Alarm Weights Set Point Alarms Alarms 2. Tap the select button to open the axle underload menu No. of Axles Axle Underload 20.0%...

  • Page 87: Calibration

    TruckWeigh® Calibration...

  • Page 88: Overview

    ® TruckWeigh Overview Once a system has been configured, it must be calibrated using the display unit installed in the cab. If there are multiple junction boxes, each must be calibrated. For example; A truck and a trailer will contain multiple junction boxes, one for the truck, one for the trailer.

  • Page 89: Weighing The Vehicle

    TruckWeigh® Weighing the vehicle Each axle on the vehicle must be weighed in order to calibrate the system. This can be done using weigh pads or a weigh bridge. Vehicle weighing should be performed on a flat, level surface, in calm weather conditions. If possible, weigh the vehicle indoors.
  • Page 90 ® TruckWeigh 5. Drive the vehicle off the weighbridge, one axle at a time. Take the weight measurements until you have a value for each time an axle is removed from the weigh bridge It is recommended that you copy or recreate the zero weights and span weights tables to complete and calculate the weight values for each axle.

  • Page 91: How To Calibrate The System

    Use the TruckWeigh® display unit installed in the cab to calibrate the system. See “Display unit operation” on page 43 for an overview on how to use the TruckWeigh® display unit 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2.

  • Page 92: Zero Calibration

    ® TruckWeigh Zero calibration 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the zero option is highlighted Zero Span Filters Calibration 2. Tap the select button to open the zero weights menu 3. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the junction box which is linked to the sensors...
  • Page 93 TruckWeigh® 5. Tap the select button to open the axle zero weights for the junction box Axle 1: 4000 Axle 2: 4000 Axle 3: 4000 Axle Zero Weights (1-3) The axle zero weights page shows the current weight values for each axle in the system. The weights need to reflect the measurements taken for each axle with an empty payload.

  • Page 94: Span Calibration

    ® TruckWeigh 13. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the zero all axles option Axle Weights Wheel Weights Zero All Axles Zero It is recommended that vehicle is positioned back on the weighbridge before selecting the zero all axles option 14.
  • Page 95 TruckWeigh® 3. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons until the axle weights option is highlighted Axle Weights Wheel Weights Span All Axles Span 4. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight the junction box which is linked to the sensors...
  • Page 96 ® TruckWeigh 8. Tap enter to keep the number and move to the next number 9. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the full weight value is displayed 10. Repeat steps 6 to 10 to enter the span values for each axle. For example:...
  • Page 97 TruckWeigh® The junction boxes will show as System OK in the select junction box menus when the calibration is complete: Select a Junction Box (1-2) 1: System OK 2: System OK...
  • Page 98 ® TruckWeigh...

  • Page 99: System Options

    TruckWeigh® System options...

  • Page 100: Overview

    • Exporting configuration and calibration settings Use the TruckWeigh® display unit installed in the cab to access the additional system settings. 56050 See “Display unit operation” on page 43 for an overview on how to use the TruckWeigh® display unit...

  • Page 101: Display Settings

    TruckWeigh® Display settings The user settings allow you to adjust the screen settings for the display monitor. You can edit the following display settings: • Screen saver. The screen saver will activate when the display monitor is not in use. Use this option to set the delay time between the last action taken on the monitor and when screen saver is activated •...
  • Page 102 ® TruckWeigh 7. Tap the select button to activate the option 8. Use the scroll, tick and select buttons to adjust the setting 9. Tap the back button to return to the display settings 10. Tap the back button to return to the user settings menu...

  • Page 103: Language Options

    TruckWeigh® Language options The information in the display monitor can be displayed in a different language. You can edit the following language settings: • Language • Date Format 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2.
  • Page 104 ® TruckWeigh 9. Tap the back button to return to the display settings 10. Tap the back button to return to the user settings menu...

  • Page 105: Diagnostics

    TruckWeigh® Diagnostics System diagnostics show you a range of current information about your TruckWeigh® system and provides access to the system logs. 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2. Tap the cycle button until the diagnostics option is highlighted 3.

  • Page 106: Alarms

    ® TruckWeigh Alarms Alarms allows you to view the current alarm settings. This includes whether the alarm is active and the weight which will trigger it. 1. Tap the scroll up or scroll down buttons to highlight an option Gross Alarm...

  • Page 107: Configuration

    TruckWeigh® The set point alarms shows the weight values that will trigger the alarms for each set point which has been configured: Set Point 1: Set Point 2: Set Point 3: Set Point Alarms Configuration The configuration menu provides access to the configuration details for the system:...
  • Page 108 ® TruckWeigh Each submenu shows configuration details about the feature which has been configured. There are 4 submenus: • Junction box. This shows the current details about each junction box in your system. The junction boxes are configured when they are installed. See “Junction box orientation” on page 75. The diagnostic details include: •...

  • Page 109: Inputs / Outputs

    TruckWeigh® Inputs / outputs The inputs / ouputs menu shows the inputs and outputs for the system. Inputs Ignition: Outputs Alarm: This indicates which options have been activated. Volts / temperatures The volts / temperatures menu provides access to the voltage and temperature measurements for the...
  • Page 110 ® TruckWeigh There are three options: • View log • Clear log. Use this option to clear all data from the log • Save log. Use this option to save the log to a USB...

  • Page 111: System Messages

    TruckWeigh® System messages The system messages menu shows a list of recent messages generated by the system 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2. Tap the cycle button until the system messages option is highlighted 3.

  • Page 112: Usb Functions

    ® TruckWeigh USB functions A USB port is available on the display monitor. The USB menu provides access to the functions which can be performed when a device is plugged in to the USB port. 1. Tap the toggle mode button to open the gross display mode 2.

  • Page 113: Save To Usb

    TruckWeigh® Save to USB The save to USB option allows you to save the current configuration and calibration settings on a junction box. Open the menu and select a junction box. Tap the yes button to save its settings. A confirmation message is displayed when it is complete: xxx.VJS...
  • Page 114 ® TruckWeigh...
  • Page 115 TruckWeigh® Appendix A...

  • Page 116: System Configuration Table

    ® TruckWeigh System configuration table Junction box:_________________________________________________ Orientation:__________________________________________________ Axle Sensors Vehicle Left Side Vehicle Right Side It is recommended that you photocopy this table and use it to record the details of the sensors on your vehicle. If you have multiple junction boxes, complete one table per junction box.

  • Page 117: Zero And Span Weights Tables

    TruckWeigh® Zero and span weights tables Zero weights: Weighbridge Measurements Weight Calculation Axle Weight Gross Weight = G Axle 1 = g - a Axle 2 = a - b Axle 3 = b - c Axle 4 = c - d...

  • Page 118: Span Weights

    ® TruckWeigh Span weights: Weight Calculation Weighbridge Measurements Axle Weight Gross Weight = G Axle 1 = g - a Axle 2 = a - b Axle 3 = b - c Axle 4 = c - d Axle 5 = d - e...
  • Page 119 TruckWeigh® Appendix B...

  • Page 120: 1160 Back Panel D Type Connector Pinouts

    ® TruckWeigh 1160 Back Panel D Type Connector Pinouts 9 Way Male D Connector – Standard RS232 Port (DTE) 9 Way Male D Type Connector View From Front Function Description Not Connected RS232 PORT 1 Receive (IN) RS232 PORT 1 Transmit (OUT)

  • Page 121: 25 Female D Connector - 1160 General Purpose Expansion Port

    TruckWeigh® 25 Female D Connector – 1160 General Purpose Expansion Port 25 Way Female D Type Connector View From Front Function Description Ground RS232 PORT 2 Transmit (OUT) RS232 PORT 2 Receive (IN) RS232 PORT 2 Handshake (OUT) RS232 PORT 2 Handshake (IN)
  • Page 122 ® TruckWeigh...
  • Page 123 TruckWeigh® Appendix C...

  • Page 124: Alarms And Messages Warning And Status Messages

    ® TruckWeigh Alarms and Messages Warning and Status Messages Junction box not found The junction box is not connected to the display unit Config required The vehicle has not been configured Span required The zero value has been set but the span value has not been...

  • Page 125: Alarm Icons

    TruckWeigh® Trailer overload Alarm triggered when the weight on the trailer exceeds the sum of the alarm values of each axle on the trailer Front axle underload Alarm triggered when the weight on the front axle is less than a percentage of the current gross weight of the vehicle Calibration weights invalid The weights entered for the calibration are invalid.
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  • Page 127 TruckWeigh® Appendix D...

  • Page 128: Truckweigh Ii

    ® TruckWeigh TRUCKWEIGH II Axle Overload Protection for Larger Capacity Vehicles Greater than 7720 lbs (US), 3.5 tonne (RoW) SPECIFICATION PARAMETERS MINIMUM TYPICAL MAXIMUM UNIT SYSTEM Accuracy Better than 90 - 110% of full scale 2.5% Capacity (GVW) 3.5 and above...
  • Page 129 TruckWeigh® Form factor Din cut out TRANSDUCERS Transducer types Up to 32 axle or air transducers INTERFACES RS232 No of ports Type Baud rate 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 No of ports Baud rate 125, 250, 500 DIGITAL I/O...
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