ELCOME VISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM ............8 ......................8 N CAB ............... 8 YPES OF SUPPORTED SENSORS ............... 8 PTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE THE V5 MONITOR ..................9 ....................9 RONT VIEW ....................10 ACK VIEW ..................10 TART P SCREEN ...............11...
Page 4
LARMS IGHTS ....................49 RINTING ......................50 NITS ....................51 EROING UPDATE THROUGH USB PORT..............52 ....................52 EQUIRED ...................52 TEPS FOR UPDATING DIAGNOSTIC ..................55 ................55 HECKING THE SENSORS ................56 YSTEM INFORMATIONS MAINTENANCE ....... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 5
....................59 IGHT OPTIONS ..................59 RINTER OPTION ............59 TRAILER INSTALLATION OPTIONS .....................59 SER MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................59 .............59 NSTRUCTIONS ON THE MAIN SCREEN CALIBRATION SHEET ................60 CONTACT US ..................61 UPDATE NOTES ..................62 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
The Vulcan system’s durability and performance are closely linked to quality installation and precise calibration. Your authorized dealer has the know-how to adjust your V5 to meet your needs. If you plan to install the V5 yourself, no problem. First consult your user manual. It contains all the information needed to configure, calibrate and use your V5.
Hold 3 secs to set to zero function (if function activated) Telemetry Hold 3 secs. to access quick functions Options Bluetooth Scale connected to TrackMobile app TrackBox Dump body position detection option in operation Note: See pages 48 to 51 for all function instructions. V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
“Menu/Setup/Diagnostic” and press the following buttons in order: 2 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 1. Note: The advanced functions are automatically disabled when the device is turned on or after a period of inactivity. | 11 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
↵ Press 2- Using the arrows, adjust/change the option ↵ Press Note: For certain options, it is not required to do the step 2 if they are as simple “yes/no”, “on/off”, “activate/deactivate” “French/English”. | 12 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
It is appropriate to group all the sensors of the same group of axles together and connect them in order starting from those placed in front of the vehicle to those placed in the rear. | 14 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: The date and time are displayed only if the "Show Time" option has been activated. See page 21. Adjust the date and time, as well as the type of display (16 choices available). Note: The format chosen also determines the format appearing on the printer coupon. | 15 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Illuminate buttons [Menu/Setup/Display/Illum. Buttons] Allows you to activate / deactivate the backlighting of the buttons. Note: If your V5 is equipped with a backlit button, the buttons remain lit, unless if this option is deactivated. | 18 V5 – User Manual...
Large numbers [Menu/Setup/Display/Large numbers] When selecting the display mode with large numbers, there are two size options for the axle group numbers: large and small. | 19 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
The grad size options are: - 10 - 50 - 100 Note: Rounding is performed in the unit used (kilograms, pounds). Note: The scale’s accuracy is not affected by this configuration. | 20 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Select the display brightness desired. Note: Auto-brightness mode is used by default and adjust automatically the display brightness according to the ambient light. Disable this mode to choose the degree of brightness permanently. | 22 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
In the big numbers display mode, you can select the axle groups displayed on the main screen. Note: The choice of axle groups available depends on the type of truck selected. See “Truck types”, p. 13. | 23 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
(profile) will be printed. Ticket number: Determines whether the sequential ticket number will be printed. Half ticket: Determines whether the printed ticket will be abridged. Standard ticket with the name and sequential ticket number | 24 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Perform the desired operation (loading, unloading); Press button 1 ("Finish") again. Printing an abridged ticket (half-ticket option must be activated): Using the arrows, select the "Print" pictogram; Press button 1 once (prints the current loading status). | 25 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Select “Edit” to make changes. ↵ Press to edit a line and select the item to be changed. Press the arrows to change the selected item. Select “Add line” or “Remove line” to add or remove lines. | 26 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
7,200 kg with a threshold of 1,000 kg, the corresponding indicator light will flash, with a progressive period, from 6,200 to 7,200, the weight at which it will remain on. | 27 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
7,200 kg with a threshold of 1,000 kg, the corresponding indicator light will flash, with a progressive period, from 6,200 to 7,200, the weight at which it will remain on. | 28 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: It is recommended to change the Bluetooth name of the scale to the serial number. This way, if there is more than one V5 scale in operation at a site, it will be easy to differentiate them. To download the TrackMobile mobile app, go to the App Store or Google Play on your device and enter "TrackMobile"...
6 characters. Note: The maximum number of profiles is adjustable, from 1 to 25, when the multi-profile option is enabled. See "Special Functions: Multi- profile", p. 38. | 30 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
“Menu/Setup/Diagnostic” and press the following buttons in order: 2 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 1. Note: The advanced functions are automatically disabled when the device is turned on or after a period of inactivity. | 31 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Saves and restores the global configuration as well as all profiles in the communication box. To save the configuration, select “Save configuration” using the arrow ↵ keys and press To retrieve a previously recorded data set, select it using the arrow keys ↵ and press | 32 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 33
The sensors position; The calibration; The alarms configuration; The display configuration. The overall configuration includes the following: The number of the profile in use; The print configuration; The language used; The advanced options used. | 33 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: This menu only appears when the advanced functions are activated. See page 31. Duplicate the current profile’s specific configuration and apply them to all the other available profiles. This makes it easier to create multiple profiles with similar parameters. | 34 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
System tests [Menu/System/-Advanced-/System tests] Note: This menu only appears when the advanced functions are activated. See page 31. Allows you to test the alarms and printer. | 35 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: This menu only appears if advanced functions are enabled. See page 31. Configure the four available RS-232 ports of the communication box. The available choices are: Printer Server (communicate with a terminal, for example, a PC) Undefined (unused port) | 36 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Sensor delay. : Allows you to set the grace period in thousandths of a second (milliseconds) before the alarm sounds. Note : TrackBox is only offered as an option on 2-3-4 axles vocational trucks. | 37 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Disable alarms: Disables the “alarm” function. Disable zero: Disables the zero empty weight mode on the main display. ZERO empty wght: When zeroing, a correction is made with respect to the empty weight during the vehicle calibration. | 38 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 39
Password: Once activated, requires a password when accessing the Menu. Note: The default password is: 1 - 0 - 0 - 2. Note: To change the default password, select “Enter Password” and ↵ press | 39 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 40
Password Max. len: Determines the maximum length of the password, between 4 and 8 characters. Enter Password: Allows configuration of a new password. | 40 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
1. Measuring and entering the weight of each axle group when the truck is empty; 2. Loading the vehicle; 3. Measuring and entering the weight of each axle group when the truck is full. | 41 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Make sure the truck is empty. Step 1 Press Menu. Step 2 ↵ Select Calibration and press Step 3 ↵ Select Empty and press Note: To perform the Full load truck calibration, go to step 11. | 42 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 43
0.5m (2 ft.) from the certified scale and take note of the position, as you will have to reposition the truck in the same way for the full. | 43 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 44
Repeat steps 4 to 6 for each available axle group in order. When “Total” step is completed, the following message will appear: Note: If the scale has never been calibrated before, the following message will appear: Step 8 Completely load the truck. | 44 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: Answer "YES" to the mention to modify the calibration. This will take you to the Full calibration, without deleting the calibration previously done on empty. Step 11 ↵ Select Full and press Note: To perform the Empty truck calibration, return to step 3. | 45 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 46
Note: The choice of axle groups available depends on the type of truck selected. See “Truck types”, p. 13. (6-10-12 Wheels) (12W 2FR) (Semi-trailer) Step 13 Using the arrows, adjust the weight to the value indicated by the certified scale. | 46 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Page 47
Press to confirm. Step 15 Repeat steps 12 to 14 for each available axle group in order. When the “Total” step is completed, the following message will appear: You are ready to work! | 47 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Press Button 1. The pictogram will blink. To disable the alarms: Press buttons 2 or 3 until the word and pictogram "Alarms” appears at top right. Press Button 1. The pictogram will stop blinking. | 48 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
The pictogram will stop blinking. Note: Depending on the configuration, the ticket may be printed in one part (see page 24). Therefore, the last step is not required. | 49 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Press Buttons 2 or 3 until the word and pictogram “Units” appears at top right. Press Button 1 to change the unit of measure. Note: The kilogram (kg) is the default unit of measurement. | 50 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
To disable the zero function: Press Button 2 again to deactivate the zeroing. Note : If the "ZERO empty weight" function (p. 39) is enabled and this option used, "Total(Net,KG)" indication will change to "Total(NetEW,KG)". | 51 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: This menu only appears when the advanced functions are activated. See page 31. Required - V5 version 1.3.001 or later - Communication box (CBox) version 1.3.001 or later - USB key with update file(s) (.BIN) - Note the following setting to avoid losing them during the update...
Page 53
"TrackWeight” folder on the USB key. Once completed, remove the USB key from the computer. Step 4 Power the V5 electronic scale and ensure that the power supply remains active throughout the entire process. Step 5 On the communication box, remove the protective cover of the USB connector.
Page 54
Step 7 Wait for the end of the update process. Progress is shown on the monitor. Step 8 Check the version in the « Informations » menu. | 54 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Normal working ranges* are: Table of working ranges depending on sensor type Sensor type Function Minimum Maximum Unit FLEX Flex -3.0 mV/V Neutral Neutral -3.0 mV/V * These numbers do not constitute the initial adjustment values. | 55 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
Note: This menu only appears when the advanced functions are activated. See page 31. View various technical system information: V5 SN: monitor serial number Soft: version of the monitor software CBox SN: serial number of the communication box Soft: software version of the communication box V.
Kit with 3 LED lights BRT 5382 Support for 3 LED lights Printer option BRT 5324 Printer BRT6313 Cable for printer RMT000026 Printer Roll User manual BRT 9153-ANG Vulcan V5 User Manual V1.3.012 | 58 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
If the scale has already been calibrated, the messages will scroll to the top left of the main screen: The possible messages to appear: Calibration required Calibration in progress Sensor in error Check sensor configuration Unusually high variation: Moving truck. Sensor error | 59 V5 – User Manual V1.3.012...
CONTACT US This manual has been produced to standardize the configuration and calibration of the Vulcan V5 onboard weighing system and related optional accessories. If you have any questions during setup and/or calibration, please contact your authorized Vulcan dealer or call us at 1-800-237-0022.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the V5 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers