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- Page 1 21/06/2016 FT-30M On-board Weighing Indicator Installation + Operation Manual 10R-059362 Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Printed Ticket Templates �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35-36 Customer Lists �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������37 USB Transfers ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 38 Essential Terms ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39 Appendices Quick Start Guide - Tippers & Bulk Haulage �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40-41 Quick Start Guide - Waste Collection ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42-43 Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... -
Page 3: About This Manual
April 2016. If your instrument is a previous version and you require an upgrade to the most current software, please visit the Flintec web site where the latest software update can be downloaded. Uploading software updates is explained in this manual. Please note, some options may require additional hardware to function properly. -
Page 4: Introduction, Applications And Main Features
Two channel mV input High resolution RGB touch screen Applications Six languages. Kg or Lbs The FT-30M is designed to work with a range of Flintec products and other makes of Anti-tamper pin code protection load cells and sensors. On-screen troubleshoot diagnostics Fits neatly into spare radio slots, panel-mount or on the dash. -
Page 5: Dimensions And Mounting Options
An IP68 enclosure option allows it to be fitted outside of the cab; e.g. on the side of the trailer. 85 .5 11.5 NOT TO SCALE RAM-Swivel Mount Mounting Options RAM Swivel Dash Radio DIN Slot Panel Mounted IP68 Waterproof Enclosure Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... -
Page 6: Installation
Radio DIN Mount Assembly Industrial vehicles have spare radio slots for after market hardware devices. The FT-30M is sized to fit the DIN specification of radio slot. A DIN radio kit comprises two ears, a zinc plated DIN cage, extraction keys and screws. - Page 7 Panel mount cut-out 41.0 R 22.5 R 22.5 R 4.3 R 4.3 R 76.0 R 76.0 D 3.2 for M3 R 500 D 3.2 for M3 R 500 Revision 19 April 2016 Revision 19 April 2016 Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 8: Technical Specification
Approvals & Regulations The FT-30M is fully tested and certified for EMC compliance under the UN ECE R10 certification scheme. It is a United Nations regulation and recognized by 51 countries. This standard covers effects of electro-magnetic interference on electrical equipment. It is fully compliant with WLVTA (Whole Life Vehicle Type Approvals) by the UK VCA , this is a European Community regulation. -
Page 9: Electrical Connections
Male - Female Extension Cable Junction Boxes Extender Cables Flintec DSB7 on-board weighing load cells have a 5 meter MALE M12 cable as standard. Extender cables for longer reach applications are available in 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 metre lengths. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 10 21/06/2016 Electrical connections Wiring connections - Rear of FT-30M Electrical Connections SIGNAL channel 1 & 2, M12 Female RS232 input and output, Male 9 pin Sub D Pin 1 BROWN + Excitation 5 Volts DC Transmit Pin 2 Pin 2...
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Page 11: Accessories
21/06/2016 Accessories Accessories and Options To enhance weighing system utility for any application, FT-30M is compatible with a range of recommend accessories and M12 cable-connector components. • No ink cartridges • Includes swivel Print weight tickets straight from the cab. A 9 •... -
Page 12: Accuracy And Performance
Please extensometers and (another secondry sensor). This manual is primarily concerned with the installation and use of the Flintec FT-30M on board weighing indicator. Accuracy and refer to the appropriate load cell installation manual performance is dependent on the quality, type and installation quality of the load supporting load cells or sensors. -
Page 13: Load Cells And Sensors
Load Cells and Sensors FT-30M is compatible with any load cell or sensor with a strain gauge output and the new DSB7 range of high accuracy, high capacity truck load cells 7.5t, 15t & 25t. Each IP68 load cell is fitted with a 5 meter fully sealed M12 cable connector. -
Page 14: First Installation Set-Up
Swipe up or down to select a weight unit. Press : 7� Single Channel Calibration Begin Channel 1 calibration. Press : 8� Tare empty Weigh the unladen vehicle. (Tare weight) Press to enter the Tare weight. Weighbridge: 12,580kg Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 15 The gross weight is what’s displayed on the home screen by default. Press : 15� Set Up Complete Single Channel calibration is now complete. Press : 16� Home Home screen displays Gross weight by default. Press : to toggle the Net Payload to be displayed. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 16: Truck Modes
Press : 5� Calibration Settings Enter the Calibration Menu. Press : 6� Truck Modes Enter the Truck Modes menu. Press : 7� Select Mode Swipe up or down to select the desired Truck Mode. Press Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... -
Page 17: Graphic User Interface
Net (N) (or Alarm Mute) Gross (G) Percent (%) kg or lb Load (L) Alarm Bar User Functions Weight Display Pin coded User Menu Settings Set-up Menu Home Enter pin code Not activated/available (greyed out) Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... -
Page 18: User Functions
21/06/2016 User Functions User Functions and Settings The FT-30M is configured & calibrated for the application. Not all functions are available, some require additional devices. Faded button = function not available or out of range. Strike-through = not activated. MENU To access user functions. -
Page 19: Set-Up Functions
PASSCODE RESET To change passcode. USB SETTINGS To access USB functions. UPDATE SOFTWARE Update FT-30M software from a memory stick. UPDATE PRINT TICKETS Upload print ticket styles. UPDATE CUSTOMER LIST Upload customer lists to the FT-30M. DOWNLOAD WEIGHTS Download weighing transactions to the USB memory stick. -
Page 20: Calibration - Single Channel
Press : 7� Tare Weigh unladen vehicle. (Tare weight) *previous calibration figured are displayed. Press to enter the Tare weight. Weighbridge: 13,450kg 8� Tare Weight Input the unladen (Tare) weight. (13, 450kg) Press : Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 21 The gross weight is what’s displayed on the home screen by default. Press : 14� Home Home screen displays the Gross weight by default. Press : to toggle the Net weight to be displayed. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 22: Calibration - Dual Channel
5� Set Up Menu Enter the Weight Settings menu. Press : 6� Weight Settings Enter the Truck Modes menu. Press : 7� Modes Select Dual Channel mode. Press 8� Set Up Menu Enter the Calibration Menu. Press Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 23 *mV/V is the signal level from the load cells and must be stable. Confirm the trailer Tare mV/V. Flickering indicates a problem with a load cell, connection or the load is moving. Press : Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
- Page 24 25� Trailer Net Max Payload Weigh and record fully laden trailer Net weight. Press : Weighbridge: 27,840kg NET 26� Trailer Net Weight Swipe up or down to input the trailer Net weight. (27,840kg) Press : Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
- Page 25 *Ch1 + Ch2 Gross = 26,740 + 33,680kg = 60,420kg. Press : to toggle the Net weight to be displayed. 31� Home Screen- Net Home displaying Net. Press : to toggle back to Gross weight. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 26: Calibration - Twin Channel
5� Set Up Menu Enter the Weight Settings menu. Press : 6� Weight Settings Enter the Truck Modes menu. Press : 7� Modes Select Twin Channel mode. Press 8� Set Up Menu Enter the Calibration Menu. Press Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 27 *mV/V is the signal level from the load cells and must be stable. Confirm the trailer Tare mV/V. Flickering indicates a problem with a load cell, connection or the load is moving. Press : Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
- Page 28 Max Payload Max Payload Weigh and record fully laden trailer Net weight. Press : Weighbridge: 27,840kg NET 26� Trailer Net Weight Swipe up or down to input the trailer Net weight. (27,840kg) Press : Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
- Page 29 Home screen displays the Gross weight by default. Press : to toggle the Net weight to be displayed. 31� Home Screen - Net Home displaying Net. Press : to toggle back to Gross weight. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 30: Alarm And Ppco Settings
Alarm Settings Pin code is required. The FT-30M will show the warning bar when the truck is close to being fully loaded. Amber means WARNING, the vehicle is close to its maximum legal load. Red means OVERLOAD, maximum legal payload is reached. - Page 31 Alarm bar is empty when gross weight is Alarm bar incrementally fills. (88%) Alarm bar incrementally fills. (94%) < 80% of Amber weight. Amber alarm threshold reached. Alarm 1 Red alarm threshold reached. Alarm 2 triggered. triggered. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 32: Graphical User Interface -Load Mode
Net (N) Gross (G) Kg or lb Percent (%) Load (L) Net: 15480 Gross: 30850 Alarm Bar User Functions Gross Pin coded User Menu Settings Set-up Menu Home Enter pin code Not activated/available (greyed out) Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... -
Page 33: Pickup Mode: Single Pickup Per Customer Site
Collect the load from the customer. (Customer B). 8� Complete Load The display shows the Net load collected from Customer B. Press : to log your departure from the site. A customer ticket will be printed. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 34 LOAD 3590 kg LOAD 5390 kg LOAD 1790 kg Sign: Sign: Sign: Ticket creation and editing can be done with a text editor and uploaded to the device via USB. Details on page 35 Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 35: Pickup Mode: Multiple Pickups Per Customer Site
8� Complete Third (Final) Load The display shows the Net weight of the final load collected from Customer A. Press : to log your departure from the site. A customer ticket will be printed. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... - Page 36 380 kg LOAD 2 260 kg On-site pickups LOAD 3 110 kg Sign: Ticket creation and editing can be done via a text editor and uploaded to the device via USB. Details on page 35. Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com...
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Page 37: Printed Ticket Templates
Create and edit printed ticket templates using a text editor such as Notepad. (Do not use MS Word or similar word processor). You can download one from flintec.com. Using the available commands you can customise the ticket’s content and layout. - Page 38 UK Flintec UK print the line: “Flintec UK” print 3 blank lines -------------------------------- print full line separator print time print date - according to date-format...
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Page 39: Customer Lists
Create and edit customer lists using a text editor such as Notepad. (Do not use MS Word or similar word processor). A basic template can be download one from flintec.com. Using the available commands you can customise the The customer list file needs the name: FT_30M_Customer_List.txt... -
Page 40: Usb Transfers
7� Connect USB for Customer List Update Connect the USB flash drive loaded with the customer list file. Press: 8� Connect USB for Data Download Connect the USB flash drive to receive data download. Press: Onboard Weighing | FT-30M | www.flintec.com... -
Page 41: Essential Terms
Packer (compaction) Plate Cut Off. A compaction plate operating in the rear hopper of a waste truck compacts wastes. When the alarm is triggered a 24v (supply volts) feed from the FT-30M connected to a PLC or a controller on PPCO the compaction unit switches it off and prevents the RCV crew from loading any more wastes. -
Page 42: Quick Start Guide - Tippers & Bulk Haulage
Power On and Use Press to ZERO the display Turn ignition on and FT-30M powers up. Vehicle weight displays. For quick & easy navigation, a finger press guides users Load the truck through functions. User function settings allow frequently used adjustments to be made. - Page 43 21/06/2016 User Functions User Functions and Settings The FT-30M is configured & calibrated for the application. Not all functions are available, some require additional devices. Faded button = function not available or out of range. Strike-through = not activated. MENU To access user functions.
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Page 44: Quick Start Guide - Waste Collection
Settings Power On and Use Press to log Turn ignition on and FT-30M powers up. Vehicle weight displays. arrival at site For quick & easy navigation, a finger press or swipe gesture guides users through functions. User function settings allow frequently used adjustments to be made. - Page 45 21/06/2016 User Functions User Functions and Settings The FT-30M is configured & calibrated for the application. Not all functions are available, some require additional devices. Faded button = function not available or out of range. Strike-through = not activated. MENU To access user functions.