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Failure to adhere to these warnings and cautions may lead to death, serious injury or property damage. Loadrite (Auckland) Ltd disclaims all liability for installation or use of the Loadrite Weighing System that causes or contributes to death, injury or property damage, or that violates any law.
Classic layout 4.2 Compact layout 4.3 Scroll layout 4.4 The short and long totals 4.4.1 Clear the short total 4.4.2 View and clear the long total 5.0 Product Management 5.1 Customizable data fields 5.1.1 Select a data field 5.1.2 Adding a data field value 5.1.3 Editing a data field value 5.1.4 Ticket numbers 5.1.5 Data Suspend 5.2 Advanced Data Options 5.2.1 Auto-target value look-up 5.2.2 Auto-tare value look-up 5.2.3 Prompt Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 5...
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6.5.1 Using Split Weighing mode within Total mode 6.5.2 Using Split Weighing mode within Target Weighing mode 6.6 Grand Total mode 7.0 Advanced Weighing: Tip-Off 7.1 Truck tip-off 7.2 Stock pile tip-off 8.0 Advanced Weighing: Tare Weight 8.1 How do I enter a tare weight? 9.0 Delay Entry 10.0 Metrics 10.1 Viewing your metrics for today 10.2 Comparing your metrics 11.0 Printing 11.1 Automatic printing Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 6...
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13.7 Edit Password 13.8 Scale # 13.9 Module 13.10 Data Edit 13.11 Data List 13.11.1 Adding a data value 13.11.2 Editing a data field value 13.12 Clock 13.12.1 Setting the time 13.12.2 Setting the date 13.12.3 Setting the year 13.12.4 Alarm 13.12.5 Alarm time 13.13 Display 13.13.1 Changing the screen brightness 13.13.2 Changing the screen contrast 13.13.3 Selecting Arm Graphic 13.13.4 Changing the Total screen layout 13.13.5 Changing the Target screen layout 13.14 Long total 13.15 Clear all 13.16 Self test 13.17 Uplink 13.17.1 Uploading a configuration file via a EDP cable Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 7...
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16.10 Check tilt 16.11 Check transducer 16.12 Check zero 16.13 Lift under range 16.14 Low battery 16.15 Need emptying 16.16 No lock 16.17 Num Attempts Exceeded 16.18 Over target 16.19 Overload 16.20 Pitch too high 16.21 Poor lift 16.22 Printer disabled 16.23 Printer error 16.24 Return under range 16.25 Roll too high 16.26 Speed changed Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 8...
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16.27 Speed too high 16.28 Tilt too high 16.29 Too heavy, zero aborted 16.30 Warm-up lift 17.0 Appendix D: Legal information Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 9...
Type of Information Bold Indicates a button on the Indicator, or Indicates an area displayed on-screen, including buttons, headings, field names and options. Italics Indicates the name of a screen or window, or Indicates an operation mode that the Indicator can be set to. Monospace The exact error message displayed on-screen. Action Terms The following terms are used throughout this manual to describe actions: Term Description Press Push and release a button quickly. Press and hold Push and hold a button for 2-3 seconds. Select Use the arrow buttons to "highlight" an item in a menu or list, or When searching for a product or Data Field value, use the keypad to enter the name of the product. The product which matches the name entered will be "highlighted". Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 10...
2.0 Introduction 2.0 Introduction The Loadrite weighing system measures the weight of loads lifted by wheel loaders, forklift trucks and similar machines that use hydraulic rams to lift the load. The main parts of the Loadrite Weighing System are: the Indicator installed in the cab of the loader, and the connected sensors installed on the lifting arms. As a load is lifted, the trigger and hydraulic pressure transducers send information to the Loadrite Indicator. This information is converted into a digital weight reading that is displayed on the Loadrite Indicator. The Loadrite Indicator is the main user interface with the Loadrite Weighing System. It has an internal memory that stores settings and production data even when it is turned off. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 11...
Activates Tip-off weighing. Used to enter a decimal point. Decimal Point Setup Menu Accesses the Setup Menu . Press and hold for five seconds to enter Standby Standby Mode mode. Moves down a list of options. Down Moves down a list of options. Enter Selects an item. Accepts changes. Used to enter the number 1. Used to enter the number 2. Three Used to enter the number 3. Four Used to enter the number 4. Five Used to enter the number 5. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 13...
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2.0 Introduction Icon Name Description Used to enter the number 6. Seven Used to enter the number 7. Eight Used to enter the number 8. Nine Used to enter the number 9. Recall Recalls the last load. Subtracts the current load from the total. Subtract Moves back one menu screen. Back Zero Used to enter the number 0. Adds the current bucket load to the total. Turn Auto-Add on or off. Clear Clears the short total for the current product. Zero Bucket Zeroes the empty bucket. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 14...
The loader is on level ground. TIP – If the Ground Slope Compensation sensor is installed, the loader does not have to be level when lifting. 2.3.1 Obtaining the best weighing results Lifting speed For best results, operate the lift lever before accelerating the engine so that the machine does not rock as it lifts, i.e. use normal revs. Trigger Point Start the lift well below the Trigger Point. This ensures that all acceleration and load bounce has been eliminated well before the weighing sequence begins. NOTE – We recommend that there are at least two seconds of lift before passing the Trigger Point. Bounce Most loaders have pneumatic tires which can cause the machine to bounce when lifting. To minimize the effect of bounce, always operate the lift lever before accelerating the engine and start the lift well below the Trigger Point. Center of gravity The hydraulic pressure in the lifting cylinders depends on where the center of gravity of the load is. It is important that the bucket is always in the same position: fully rolled back. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 15...
2.0 Introduction 2.3.2 Legal for Trade systems 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. TIP – Operating requirements for Legal for Trade systems are detailed in this manual where they differ from standard operating requirements. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 16...
3.0 The day-to-day weighing process 3.0 The day-to-day weighing process The following is the basic process for day-to-day weighing with the Loadrite Weighing System: 1. Turn on the Indicator and login (if required). 2. Perform the required warm-up lifts. 3. Zero the empty bucket. 4. Select a product to weigh (optional). 5. Select the data list items to apply to the load. 6. Weigh and add each bucketload. 7. When you have finished loading the truck, clear the short total. 8. When you have finished using the Loadrite Weighing System, put the Indicator into Standby mode. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 17...
3.1 How do I turn on the Indicator? The Loadrite Indicator will turn on automatically when you start the loader. NOTE – Depending on the configuration at installation, you may be prompted to select a value for each data list. 3.2 How do I log in? The Login functionality is only available if selected at installation. The Login screen will display when the Indicatoris turned on, or comes out of Standby mode. If you see the Login screen, complete the following to log in to the Indicator: 1. Press or to scroll up or down through the login names, or use the keypad to enter your login name. 2. When your login name is displayed, press 3. Use the keypad to enter your PIN number, then press Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 18...
The Check Zero functionality is only available if selected at installation. It is necessary to periodically "zero" the bucket because small errors can occur due to a build-up of material in the bucket. The Friction and Ambient Compensation Technology (FACT) functionality is also updated as part of the zeroing process. If you see the above message, you need to zero the empty bucket. The message will display: Every 15 minutes for the first hour, and Every 30 minutes thereafter (the default period is 30 minutes, but it may be set between 15-180 minutes at your site). IMPORTANT – When zeroing the Indicator, the bucket must be empty and kept fully-rolled back. Complete the following to zero the bucket: 1. Ensure that the loader is level and the bucket is empty. 2. Raise the empty bucket. 3. Press The lifting speed will display. NOTE – If during installation the FACT update was set to be skipped, press again to continue. The update may only be skipped a set number of times before an update must be completed. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 19...
The name of the Product will be displayed for one second, then the Total will display. 3.6 How do I weigh and add a bucketload? When the Total screen is displayed, bucketloads can be weighed. NOTE – When weighing a bucketload, the bucket must be kept fully-rolled back. 1. Raise a bucketload of product smoothly through the Trigger Point using constant engine revs. The Weighing message will display. 2. When the bucketload has been weighed, the Indicator will beep, the (Trigger light) will illuminate, and the Live Weight screen will display the following: the current bucketload weight, the weight of the short total, the new short total if the bucketload is added. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 20...
Auto-Add may be turned on or off via the Setup Menu or by pressing (Auto-Add toggle). 3.6.1.1 Turn Auto-Add On or Off 1. Press The Setup Menu will display. 2. Press or to scroll up or down until Auto-Add is selected, then press 3. Complete the following: If you want to... Then... turn Auto-Add on use the arrow buttons to select On, then press turn Auto-Add off use the arrow buttons to select Off, then press to return to the Total screen. 4. Press Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 21...
The message will change to Auto-Add Off and the Total screen will display. 3.6.2 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. 3.6.3 Subtract a bucketload This function can be useful when only part of a final load of loose material is required. Weigh and add a full bucketload, but only tip the amount required into the truck. Then re-weigh and subtract the amount remaining by completing the following: NOTE – When weighing a bucketload, the loader must be level with the bucket kept fully-rolled back. 1. Raise the bucketload smoothly past the Trigger Point. 2. The Indicator will beep, ( Trigger light) will illuminate and the weight of the current load, the short total and the potential new weight will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 22...
3.0 The day-to-day weighing process 3. Press . The Bucket Subtract message will display. The amount will be subtracted from the short total. The Total screen will display. 3.6.4 Recall a bucketload The Recall function is equivalent to lifting the same load again and can be used to correct mistakes. The last bucketload can be recalled if it has been added, subtracted or cancelled. To recall a previously lifted weight, complete the following: 1. Press The last valid weight that was lifted will be displayed. 2. Complete the following: If... Then... the last action was an "add" press The bucketload is subtracted from the short total and long total. the last action was a press "subtract" The bucketload is added to the short total and long total. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 23...
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8 T U V t u v 4 G H I g h i 9 W X Y Z w x y z 5 J K L j k l [SPACE] 0 # : / + - " When entering the first character of a value, the first time is pressed, the number 2 will display; the second time is pressed, A will display; the third time is pressed, B will display, etc. When entering other characters in the value, lower-case letters will display first, so the first time is pressed, the letter a will display; the second time is pressed, b will display; the third time is pressed, c will display, etc. Example To enter the word Pumice using the keypad, you would complete the following: 1. To enter P, press twice. 4. To enter i, press three times. 2. 5. To enter u, press twice. To enter c, press three times. 3. To enter m, press 6. To enter e, press twice. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 24...
Delay Reason Entry functionality is only available if enabled during installation. The LoadriteIndicator will automatically detect if there has been a delay to weighing and display the Delay Entry screen so that you can select the reason for the delay. You can also manually enter a reason via the Print Menu if you know that there is going to be a delay to weighing. The reasons for these delays are recorded and can be used to generate a report using Loadrite Insight. If you see the Delay Entry screen, you need to enter a reason for the delay by completing the following: Either use to to select the reason for the delay, OR press or to scroll through the delay reasons, then press to select the reason. NOTE – If a reason is not selected within 10 seconds, the Other option will be automatically selected. The delay will be set and the Delay message will display at the top of the screen until the next bucketload is added. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 25...
The Indicator will enter Standby mode. Option 2 1. Press 2. Press or to scroll up or down until Standby is selected, then press The Indicator will enter Standby mode. Option 3 The Loadrite Indicator will automatically go into Standby mode if it is not used for two hours. How do I exit Standby mode? Press any button to exit Standby mode. Either the Login screen or Total screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 26...
4.0 The Total screen 4.0 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 Compact layout Scroll layout To change the layout of the Total screen, see "Changing the Total screen layout" on page 74. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 27...
To display the current values of all data fields, use either the Compact or Scroll layout. Clock The current time. Weighing The weighing implement being used by the loader. implement Auto-add Indicates that the Auto-add functionality is On. Unit of weight / The unit of weight being used. The Short total is displayed in this Pitch unit of weight. The angel of pitch (front/back tilt) of the loader may be displayed if a Ground Slope sensor is installed. Bucket loads The number of bucketloads that have been added to the short total. Arm Graphic A graphic representing the height of the lifted weight. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 28...
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? 1. Press or to select the product or Data Field that you want to change, then press . The Product screen or the applicable Data Field screen will display. 2. Press or to select the product or Data Field value that you want to use, then press The Total screen will display with the new product or Data Field value displayed. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 29...
Data Fields. To scroll through the Data Fields, press or How do I change the product or one of the Data Field values? 1. Press or to select the product or Data Field that you want to change, then press . The Product screen or the applicable Data Field screen will display. 2. Press or to select the product or Data Field value that you want to use, then press The Total screen will display with the new product or Data Field value displayed. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 30...
The short total will display briefly, followed by the Total Cleared message, then the Total screen. NOTE – If the Loadrite Weighing System has a printer connected, then depending on your installation settings, (i) the totals may be printed before being cleared, or (ii) you may be prompted to print the totals after the Total Cleared message is displayed. 4.4.2 View and clear the long total You can view the long total for the current product at any time: 1. Ensure the Total screen is displayed, then press 2. Press or to scroll up or down until Long Total is selected. 3. Press . The long total will display, followed by the number of buckets added. After a few seconds, the Indicator will display the Total screen. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 31...
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Clear the long total for all products 1. Ensure the Total screen is displayed, then press 2. Press or to scroll up or down until ClearAll is selected. 3. Press . The All Totals Clear? message will display. 4. 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. The Clear Aborted message will display. NOTE – If no button is pressed, the clear command will be automatically canceled. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 32...
5.0 Product Management The Loadrite Weighing System can be used to track multiple products. Each product is associated with a product number, product name, Short Total, Long Total and bucket counter. 5.1 Customizable data fields The Customizable Data Fields functionality is only available if selected at installation. For information on configuring data fields, refer to the Loadrite Insight Configuration Manual. Your Indicator has eight customizable data fields that are used to record information against each weight to help track and monitor weighing data. For example, data fields may be configured to record a customer, truck typetruck ID or ticket number, against the weight data. The data can then be transferred to Insight via a Wi-Fi network, stored in a Loadrite Data Module and/or printed along with the weight data. 5.1.1 Select a data field Data field values can be selected before starting a new load. The following example assumes that Data 1 has ...
5.1.3 Editing a data field value You can edit a data field value if required by using the Data List function. Data field values can only be entered using specific Western Latin characters, such as in NOTE – English. 1. Press The Setup Menu will display. 2. Select Data List, then press The Edit? screen will display. 3. Complete the following: If ... Then ... you would like to edit a data press value from the data field that is displayed Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 34...
5.1.4 Ticket numbers If a Data field has been set as an AutoInc (auto-incremental) value during installation, it can be used as a ticket number. The ticket number will increment by 1 and be automatically assigned every time a new load is started. Auto-incremented ticket numbers cannot be entered manually. To edit the first number used for auto-incremented ticket numbers, see "Editing a data field value" on page If a Data field has been set as a number , it can be used as a manually-entered ticket number for each load. Complete the following to manually enter a ticket number: 1. Press The Data Menu will display. 2. Select Docket, then press The Docket screen will display. 3. Press . 4. Use the keypad to enter a ticket number, then press The new ticket number will be assigned to the next load. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 35...
The Data Suspend functionality is only available if selected at installation. Data Suspend is a feature that allows you t o 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 Override all suspended data fields with 0 in data logging Display the Data Suspend message instead of the data title on the Total screen. Complete the following to suspend or resume data: 1. Press The Data Menu will display. 2. Select Data Suspend, then press The Data Suspend screen will display. 3. To suspend data, select On, then press ; To resume data, select Off, then press Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 36...
Data 3: Target DT123 DT124 DT125 DT344 DT345 5.2.1.1 View and select target weights 1. Press The Data Menu will display. 2. Select Truck, then press The Truck screen will display. 3. Press or to scroll up or down the list of trucks until the correct truck is selected 4. Press . The target weights will display with the auto-target weight pre-selected. 5. Press to confirm the target weight, or press to clear the target weight and enter a new target weight. The Target screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 37...
The Target screen will display. 3. Use the keypad to enter the index number of the truck, then press The target for the truck will be displayed, then the Total screen will be displayed. 5.2.2 Auto-tare value look-up This function is similar to Auto-target value look-up , except that it handles tare values. It is possible to recall the tare value from memory by either entering a number or scrolling through a list of truck names. The procedures are the same as the Auto-target value look-up functionality. 5.2.3 Prompt The Prompt functionality is only available if selected at installation. This function will automatically prompt for data field entries when a new product is selected or the current short total is cleared. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 38...
This is the normal mode of operation. As loads are added, the weights are added to the totals. The short total is displayed. Target In this mode, a target weight is entered into the Indicator before loading. As loads are added, the remaining value to reach the target is displayed. Batch Batch mode allows the weighing and loading of different products according to a predefined recipe that specifies the required proportions. The grand batch target is entered before loading. The LoadriteIndicator will work out individual product weights needed. Blend Blend mode allows a fixed number of loads of different products, according to a predefined recipe 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 LoadriteIndicator will work out how much of the other products are required based on relative quantities in the predefined recipe. Split The mode used when loading a multiple train wagons or a truck with multiple trailers where individual totals are required for each individual vehicle. Can be used within Total or Target modes. Grand Total This mode creates one grand total using short totals for all products. This can be used to ensure that the total across all products does not exceed a specified weight. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 39...
6.1.1 How do I enter Target Weighing mode and input a target? 1. Press to clear the previous short total. 2. Press 3. When the Target? message is displayed, use the keypad to enter the new target amount. 4. Press . The Target Updated message will display briefly, then the Target screen will be displayed. 5. Raise a bucketload of product through the Trigger Point using constant engine revs. The Weighing message will display. 6. When the bucketload has been weighed, the Indicator will beep, the (Trigger light) will illuminate, and the Live Weight screen will display the following: the target weight, the current bucketload, the new target weight, if the bucketload is added to the truck. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 40...
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. 6.1.3 How do I return to Total mode? To return to Total mode from Target Weighing mode, the target must be set to 0 (zero). 1. Press 2. When the Target? message is displayed, press , then press The Total screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 41...
1000kg Total 7000kg 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. When in Batch mode, the Indicator displays the target value for each product as it is weighed. 6.2.1 How do I enter Batch mode and select a recipe for the batch? 1. Press , then scroll if required until Batch Mode? is displayed. 2. Press The Batch Recipe message will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 42...
6.2.2 How do I delete the current recipe? 1. From the Recipe screen, press . The Recipe: OK message will display. 2. Press . The Recipe Clear? message will display. 3. Press to delete the recipe. The Recipe Empty message displays briefly, before displaying the Product screen. 6.2.3 How do I enter a new recipe? If there is no current recipe, or you have just deleted the current recipe, the Product screen will display. NOTE – Before a new recipe can be entered, the current recipe must be deleted. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 43...
The Batch screen will display the target value for the selected product from the recipe. 6.2.5 How do I clear the batch totals? When the batch is complete, press . The totals for all products are cleared, before the Total screen is displayed. This is the equivalent of clearing the total in Total mode. 6.2.6 How do I return to Total mode? To return to Total mode from Batch mode, press . You will also return to Total mode if you clear the batch totals or select a product which is not in the recipe. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 44...
Sand (primary) 4000kg (loaded) Gravel 2000kg (calculated) Pumice 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. 6.3.1 How do I enter Mix mode and select a recipe for the batch? 1. Press , then scroll if required until Mix Mode? is displayed. 2. Press The Mix Recipe message will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 45...
NOTE – Before a new recipe can be entered, the current recipe must be deleted. 1. From the Product screen, press or to scroll up or down through the list to find a product required for the recipe. 2. Press to select a product to add to the recipe. The Target screen will display. 3. Use the keypad to enter the required amount for the product, then press The Product screen will display. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 until all of the required products and amounts have been added to the recipe. 5. When the recipe is complete, press The Recipe Updated message will display before the Recipe screen is displayed. 6. Press (press again if prompted). The Total screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 46...
. The Total screen will display. 6.3.5 How do I clear the totals? When all products have been loaded, press . The totals for all products are cleared, before the Total screen is displayed. This is the equivalent of clearing the total in Total mode. 6.3.6 How do I return to Total mode? To return to Total mode, press . You will also return to Total mode if you clear the totals or select a product which is not in the recipe. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 47...
6.4.1 How do I enter Blend mode and select a recipe for the batch? 1. Press , then scroll if required until Blend Mode? is displayed. 2. Press The Blend Recipe message will display. 3. Complete the following: If... Then... the Recipe Empty message there is no recipe available. displays briefly, before displaying To enter a new recipe, see "How do I enter a new recipe?" on the Product screen page 49. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 48...
NOTE – Before a new recipe can be entered, the current recipe must be deleted. 1. From the Product screen, press or to scroll up or down through the list to find a product required for the recipe. 2. Press to select a product to add to the recipe. The Target screen will display. 3. Use the keypad to enter the required amount for the product, then press The Product screen will display. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 until all of the required products and amounts have been added to the recipe. 5. When the recipe is complete, press The Recipe Updated message will display before the Recipe screen is displayed. 6. Press (press again if prompted). The Total screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 49...
. The Total screen will display. 6.4.5 How do I clear the totals? When all products have been loaded, press . The totals for all products are cleared, before the Total screen is displayed. This is the equivalent of clearing the total in Total mode. 6.4.6 How do I return to Total mode? To return to Total mode, press . You will also return to Total mode if you clear the totals or select a product which is not in the recipe. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 50...
Split Weighing mode is also used to track load distribution over a single vehicle unit, to avoid overloading an axle. Split Weighing mode can be used in conjunction with Total or Target Weighing modes. Example A truck with a trailer requires loading. The truck can carry 10,000 tonnes and the trailer 15,000 tonnes, making a total of 25,000 tonnes. First load the truck, then use Split Weighing mode to load the trailer. 6.5.1 Using Split Weighing mode within Total mode 1. In Total mode, load the truck with the required amount or product. 2. When the required amount of product for the truck is reached, press The subtotal will briefly display, then the Split Mode screen will display. The grand total of the entire vehicle is shown, along with the short total for the trailer. 3. Add the required amount of product to the trailer. As each bucketload is lifted, the bucket weight, current trailer weight and total trailer weight will display. Between each lift, the Split Mode screen will display showing the new total and number of buckets lifted. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 51...
The Split screen will display showing the current target weight for the trailer and the grand total for the entire vehicle. 5. Raise a bucketload of product smoothly past the Trigger Point using constant engine revs. The message Weighing will display. 6. When the bucketload has been weighed, the Indicatorwill beep, will illuminate and the Live Weight screen will display the following: the target weight, the current bucketload, the new target weight, if the bucketload is added to the truck. 7. Press to add the bucketload to the trailer. A message will display the number of buckets added to the current load, for example Bucket Add #1. 8. Empty the bucketload in to the trailer. 9. Repeat steps 3-9 until the target weight is as close to 0 (zero) as possible. 10. Repeat this procedure from step 2 for each additional trailer. 11. When all trailers have been filled, press to clear the totals. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 52...
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. In Grand Total mode, a grand total is entered for the entire load. A short total is kept for all products which are added together to ensure that they do not exceed the grand total. 1. To enter Grand Total mode, press The Grand Total Mode screen will display. 2. Load the truck with the required amount of product. The short total and the grand total will be updated. 3. When a new product is selected, the short total is reset to zero, but the grand total will be maintained for all products. 4. When all products have been loaded, press to clear the totals. To exit Grand Total mode, press 5. , then press Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 53...
Using this method, the operator tips a measured amount of product from the bucket into the truck and dumps the rest. 1. Lift the load in the normal way. The Indicator will display the lifted weight. 2. Lift the bucket to a suitable height over the truck, then press . The Tip-Off Wait message will display briefly. Then the screen will display two figures, the amount in the bucket and the short total. 3. Roll the bucket partially forward, tipping product into the truck. The Indicator will give a live weight as it is tipped into the truck. IMPORTANT – Do not raise or lower the lifting arms when tipping, as this will adversely affect the live weight reading. The bucket needs to be rolled back for an accurate weight. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 54...
2. Press The Tip-Off Wait message will display briefly. Then the screen will display the amount in the bucket and the short total. 3. Roll the bucket partially forward, dumping the product. The Indicator will display the weight in the bucket and the potential weight of the truck. NOTE – Do not raise or lower the lifting arms when tipping, as this will adversely affect the live weight reading. The bucket needs to be rolled back for an accurate weight. 4. Keep dumping the product until the desired weight has been reached, then press . NOTE – You cannot add a weight while the Wait... message is displayed. 5. Tip the product from the bucket into the truck. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 55...
8.1 How do I enter a tare weight? To enter a tare weight, complete the following: 1. Press The Setup Menu will display. 2. Select Tare Entry, then press The Tare? screen will display. 3. Use the keypad to enter the required tare weight, then press . NOTE – If the tare weight is 0.000, less than the set increment size, or is too large, the Tare Off message will display before the Total screen is displayed. The Tare Updated message will display before the Total screen is displayed. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 56...
Delay Reason Entry functionality is only available if enabled during installation. > Delay Entry This function is used to display the Delay Entry screen so that you can record a reason for a delay to weighing. The reasons for these delays can then be used to generate a report using LoadriteInsight. For information on automatically detected delays, see "How do I enter a reason for a delay?" on page 25. Either use to to select the reason for the delay, OR Press or to scroll through the delay reasons, then press to select the reason. NOTE – If a reason is not selected within 10 seconds, the Other option will be automatically selected. The delay will be set and the Delay message will display at the top of the screen until the next bucketload is added. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 57...
KPI Metric Description Total Wght The total weight of all bucketloads added today. Avg Wght/h The average weight lifted per hour for today. Load Count The number of bucketloads successfully added today. First Load The time that the first bucketload was added today. Last Load The time that the last bucketload was added today. Efficiency Rating Description Zeroing Your rating for today, based on the number of times you have zeroed the empty bucket. To improve your score, ensure that you regularly zero the empty bucket throughout the day. Efficiency Your rating for today, based on the number of lifted weights compared to the number of added bucketloads. To improve your score, reduce the number of underloaded and overloaded buckets over the day. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 58...
to exit to the Total screen. 10.2 Comparing your metrics > Metrics > Compare The Compare screens display your metrics from today alongside metrics from your previous workday (Previous), your average performance (Average) and your best workday (Best). Compare Description Total Wght The total weight of all bucketloads. Avg Wght/h The average weight lifted. Load Count The number of bucketloads successfully added. Press or to move between your previous workday, your average performance and your best workday metrics. Press to exit to the Total screen. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 59...
Print Menu . 11.2.1 Print docket > Print Menu > Docket The Print Docket function prints the previous load, which is made up of all data stored (for example, add, subtract) between the last two clear events. If the data is not stored, it will not be printed. For example, if the Indicator is not configured to log add events, weights added will not be printed. This function requires internal storage to be enabled. All configuration of this function is set during installation. NOTE – This function will not work if Clear is not used as intended. For example, the operator is loading sand into a truck and half-way through, a second truck arrives. The operator switches product to rocks and starts loading the second truck (without clearing the sand total). When the docket is printed, the added weights of sand plus the added weights and total of rocks will be included. 11.2.2 Print Totals > Print Menu > Totals This function prints the total amount of each product loaded that day (since midnight). Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 60...
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). Depending on the configuration, every add, clear, check zero, etc, could be included in the printout. 11.2.4 Print Loadrite Data Module Data > Print Menu > Data Module 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). Depending on the configuration, every add, clear, check zero, etc, could be included in the printout. 11.2.5 Print Special Report >...
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[Data Field 2] The printout is grouped and summarized by Data Field 2. [Data Field 3] The printout is grouped and summarized by Data Field 3. Press or to scroll up or down, then press If Totals was selected, the Port Options will display. Otherwise the Match Options will display. Match Options Format Description All values are used on the printout. Only one of the grouped values is reported on. For example, if the printout is grouped by Customer, a report can be generated on one Customer. Press or to scroll up or down, then press . If Match All was selected, the Load Options will display. If Match One was selected, the specific value must now be selected before the Load Option s are displayed. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 62...
> Print Menu > Data List This function prints a list of all values from the configured Data Fields (Data 1, Data 2, etc). This function is normally only used to confirm that the values are correct after the list has been updated. 11.2.8 Set Number of Copies > Print Menu > Copy This function sets the number of tickets to be printed at each clear event. 11.2.9 Print Product Names > Print Menu > Product Name This function prints out a list of all the product names configured in the Loadrite system. TIP – This function is normally only used to check the names when the list has been updated. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 63...
> Print Menu > Volume Conv 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. 11.2.11 Print Standby Message > Print Menu > Standby The Loadrite weighing system normally displays the service contact details of your local Loadrite distributor when the Indicator is put into Standby mode. These details can also be printed by selecting Print Standby. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 64...
12.0 Internal Storage 12.0 Internal Storage The Loadrite Indicator stores data for delayed printing, printing reports or as a buffer for an absent Loadrite Data Module. There is normally enough storage for up to one week, depending on usage. Usage > Internal Stor > Usage Displays the amount of free storage space remaining in the Loadrite Indicator internal storage. It also displays the time and date of the first saved event. 12.1 Reset > 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. TIP – We recommend that you erase the internal storage after reports are generated to prevent duplicate information being included in subsequent reports. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 65...
Select the data value for the data field. Data List Edit data values. Clock Displays the Clock screen. Display Allows configuration of the Total and Target screens, and the screen backlight and contrast levels. Long Total Displays the Long Total screen. ClearAll Clears the Long Total for all products. Selftest Runs a system self-test. Uplink Allows the Indicator to communicate with the Loadrite Toolbox PC software. Standby Puts the Indicator into Standby mode Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 66...
Controls whether or not the Auto-Add functionality is enabled. Select either On or Off, then press 13.3 Tare Entry Allows you to enter a tare weight value. To enter a tare weight, complete the following: Use the keypad to enter the required tare weight, then press NOTE – If the tare weight is 0.000, less than the set increment size or is too large, the Tare Off message will display before the Total screen is displayed. The Tare Updated message will display before the Total screen is displayed. 13.4 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. To confirm the change to the other weight unit, press To keep the current weight unit, press Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 67...
This option enables the use of different load bearing implements (for example, bucket or forks) on the loader. The operator needs to select the correct scale for the attached implement. TIP – You should perform a Check Zero after changing the attachment. 13.9 Module The Module option is only available if a Loadrite Data Module is connected to the Indicator and Data Logger functionality has been correctly configured during installation. The Data Module Menu provides functionality for use with Loadrite Data Modules. The following menu items are available: Option Description Property Lists the properties of the Data Module.
Data field values can only be entered using specific Western Latin characters, such as in NOTE – English. 1. Press The Setup Menu will display. 2. Select Data List, then press The Edit? screen will display. 3. Complete the following: If... Then... you would like to add a data press value to the data field that is displayed you would like to select a press until the required data field is displayed, then press different data field 4. Press The Data Entry screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 69...
NOTE – Data field values can only be entered using specific Western Latin characters, such as in English. 1. Press The Setup Menu will display. 2. Select Data List, then press The Edit? screen will display. 3. Complete the following: If ... Then ... you would like to edit a data press value from the data field that is displayed you would like to select a press u ntil the required data field is displayed, then different data field press Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 70...
twice to return to the Setup Menu . Press data values 13.12 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. 13.12.1 Setting the time From the Clock Menu select Time, then press 1. . The time will display with the cursor over the first digit. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 71...
to confirm the new year. 13.12.4 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. The alarm will stop after a few seconds or when any button is pressed. The alarm clock will alert when the Indicator is in Ready or Standby mode. The alarm clock will not alert if the Indicator is turned off. 13.12.5 Alarm time This option changes the alarm time. NOTE – The alarm will only alert if the Alarm option is set to On. 1. From the Clock Menu select Alarm Time, then press The alarm time will display with the cursor over the first digit. 2. Use the keypad to enter the time. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 72...
Total screen layout is set to Compact or Scroll, the bar graph will display. 1. From the Display Menu select Arm Graphic, then press . 2. Press or to select Loader or Bar Graph. If you would like Then... to... the loader graphic to display press or to select Loader. on the Total screen the bar graph to display on press or to select Bar Graph. the Total screen Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 73...
to select your preferred Target screen layout. 3. Press to save your layout selection. 13.14 Long total View and clear the long total for current products. For more information, see "View and clear the long total" on page 31. 13.15 Clear all Allows you to clear the long total for all products. For more information, see "View and clear the long total" on page 31. 13.16 Self test This function tests various functions and the internal memory. All tests are run automatically when this option is selected. When the test has completed, the Total screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 74...
Loadrite Data Module 1. From the Uplink Menu select Data Module, then press 2. Connect the Loadrite Data Module containing the configuration file to the Indicator. 3. When the Sync Config From Module? message displays, press A counter will display as the Indicator receives the configuration file. 4. When the Delete Config From Module? message displays, press The configuration file will be deleted from the Data Module. 13.18 Standby This option puts the Indicator into Standby mode. The Indicator will also go into Standby mode if it is not used for two hours. Press any button to exit Standby mode. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 75...
14.2 Minimal weighing delay Weighing delay is minimal, because the weighing function is carried out during a normal lift. 14.3 Power requirements Supply voltage 12V to 32V DC Supply current Loadrite Indicator: 160mA typical; 350mA max. Loadrite printer: 50mA standby, 4A peak. Automatic transient Exceeds relevant SAE specifications for DC automotive power supply suppression transients. 14.4 Physical specifications LCD display Backlit; 3.8in (diagonal); QVGA. Tactile keypad Backlit; Numeric and special functions. Weight 1.5 kg (3.2lb) Dimensions W145 x L240 x D110mm (5.7 x 9.4 x 4.3in) Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 76...
Tactile keypad -50°C ~ 100°C (-58°F ~ 212°F) Weight Protected to IP54. Dimensions Protected to IP69. The Indicator wear-out mechanisms have been evaluated and improved through several iterations of cyclic thermal stress between -90°C and +110°C with simultaneous 6-axis random, repetitive shock exceeding 50Grms. 14.6 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. Serial communications RS232C protocol to printer and Loadrite Data Module. 14.7 Clock Built-in clock Hours, minutes, day, month, year. 14.8 Output / Input connections Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 77...
15.0 Appendix B: Span Calibration Adjustment 15.0 Appendix B: Span Calibration Adjustment This function allows small changes to be made to the Loadrite Weighing System calibration if the bucket is modified, or if no accurate test weight was available when the Loadrite Weighing System was calibrated at installation time. The adjustment is carried out by entering the total weight recorded at a weighbridge (scale house) and the corresponding total provided by the LoadriteIndicator. To perform the adjustment, a security access code must be obtained from your Loadrite installer. 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. 1. Press 2. Select Setup..., then press 3. Enter the security access code provided by the Loadrite installer, then press 4. The Adjust Span message will display briefly and then the Loadrite Adjust Span screen will display. 5. Enter the total weight provided by the Loadrite Indicator, then press The Weigh Bridge screen will display. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 79...
15.0 Appendix B: Span Calibration Adjustment 6. Enter the total weight provided by the weighbridge, then press 7. The Loadrite Indicator briefly displays the Calibration Updated message, and then returns to the Total screen 15.1 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. NOTE – All trucks and trailers should have tare weights confirmed for all loads to be checked. This ensures that a true weight can be established. Avoid split-weighing the truck and trailer. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 80...
Weighing Error is turned off and a weight is displayed. Add the weight to the total (bearing in mind that the weight measurement is not reliable) or ignore this weight and repeat the lift smoothly. 16.2 Bucket back? The bucket must be crowed fully back for each lift. The Bucket back? message will be displayed if the Loadrite Weighing System has not detected that the bucket is fully crowded back. NOTE – This message should only be displayed when using a Legal for Trade scale. 16.3 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. If the weight of product in the bucket is within 5-10% of full bucket capacity, the Indicator will display the Bucket Empty? message to confirm the zero. To zero the bucket, press 16.4 Bucket not back The bucket must be crowed fully back for each lift. The Bucket not back message will be displayed if the Loadrite Weighing System has not detected that the bucket is fully crowded back. NOTE – This message should only be displayed when using a Legal for Trade scale. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 81...
16.7 Check MAG/OPT There is a fault in the magnetic or optical trigger or the cable that connects the trigger. If using an optical trigger, check that the lens is clear and dust-free. 16.8 Check rotary There is a fault in the rotary trigger or the cable that connects the trigger. Check that the trigger is still securely mounted and that the trigger finger has not been damaged. 16.9 Check scale# This message displays when is pressed if the Indicator is set up for use with multiple scales. If the weight is greater than 10% of full bucket capacity for the selected scale number, the screen displays Check Scale# message. The operator needs to ensure the correct scale number is selected for the attached implement, as implements differ considerably in weight. 16.10 Check tilt There is a fault in the tilt sensor used for ground slope compensation or the cable that connects the sensor. Check that the tilt sensor is still securely mounted and that the cable has not been damaged. 16.11 Check transducer There is an error in the pressure transducer signal input. This indicates a fault in either the pressure transducer or the cable that connects the transducer. 16.12 Check zero The operator is automatically reminded to zero the bucket. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 82...
If this message is ignored, the Indicator will enter Low Battery Safe Mode , during which all product names, data fields and loading history will be deleted and all configuration options will be reset to the default values. Calibration data is not affected, so the Indicator may still be used for accurate weighing. 16.15 Need emptying 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. 16.16 No lock The interlock was not closed when lifting the load. The interlock must be closed (or the bucket must be fully rolled back) while lifting the load. No weight is displayed and therefore there is no weight to add. 16.17 Num Attempts Exceeded This message displays if the number of attempts to perform a check zero is exceeded when FACT is activated. The number of attempts is set during installation. 16.18 Over target Adding the lifted weight will exceed the target value. The lifted weight can still be added by pressing NOTE – The Auto-add function will not automatically add over-target weight. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 83...
NOTE – This message should only be displayed if the Ground Slope Compensation module is installed. 16.21 Poor lift If a weighing error is close to, but not greater than, the tolerance limit, the Loadrite Indicator displays this warning message. The weight can be added as usual. 16.22 Printer disabled Print function has been disabled at installation. 16.23 Printer error There is a fault in the printer. Check that the printer is online and has paper. 16.24 Return under range The return pressure was too low. This indicates a fault in either the pressure transducer or the cable that connects the transducer. 16.25 Roll too high The angle of the loader is at an unsafe roll (left/right tilt) while weighing. If this message is displayed, the weight cannot be added. The safe roll angle is set during installation. NOTE – This message should only be displayed if the Ground Slope Compensation module is installed. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 84...
A weight is displayed. Add weight to the total (acknowledging that the weight measurement is not reliable) or ignore this weight and repeat the lift smoothly. 16.27 Speed too high 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. 16.28 Tilt too high The angle of the loader is at an unsafe roll or pitch while weighing. The Tilt Too High message accompanies the specific roll or pitch error at the top bar of the display. 16.29 Too heavy, zero aborted If the weight of product in the bucket is greater than 10% of full bucket capacity when is pressed, the screen displays this message and does not alter any settings. 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. 16.30 Warm-up lift This message displays if the Indicator has been turned off for more than one hour, prompting a warm-up lift. Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 85...
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Restriction of Hazardous IEC 63000:2018 Substances Directive Substances 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 United Kingdom Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions (industrial) ISO 13766-1 Regulations 2016 Measuring Instruments Legal for Trade OIML R51 Regulations 2016 The Restriction of the Use of Restriction of Hazardous EN 50581:2012 Certain Hazardous Substances Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 United States of America FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B - Emissions (industrial) ANSI C63.4 Unintentional radiators Loadrite L2180 loader scales | 86...
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17.0 Appendix D: Legal information This Loadrite product is fully EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) compliant and is CE marked accordingly. A Declaration of Conformity, in accordance with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (and as amended) is available from Loadrite (Auckland) Ltd on request: info@goloadrite.com Loadrite (Auckland) 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, Loadrite (Auckland) Ltd declares that the L2180 devices are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE. This Loadrite product is explicitly excluded from the scope of EU RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU in article 2, section (4), paragraphs: (d), (e), (f) and (g). This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including ...