Summary of Contents for IVDT Defender IM3-RFID Series
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RFID Proximity Card Reader Installation & Calibration Manual Defender IM3-RFID Series Lift Truck On-board Impact Monitor, RFID Card Reader for Authorized Operator Vehicle Access Control (Optional Weighing Scale) IM3-RFID V1.125...
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General Installation Guide This IM3-RFID,ED3-RFID and ED4-RFID SkidWeigh Plus V1.25 Series installation & calibration guide describes how to install, calibrate, test and use your on-board check weighing unit. Following the instructions in the ADMINISTRATION MENU guide will enable you to get the system set up and weighing calibration function operating quickly. In the event that you require additional assistance, please contact customer support via e-mail at support@skidweigh.com , visit...
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(Master card to be used by the end user to program valid operators RFID cards. All programming can be done with ED3-RFID / ED4-RFID mobile units. There is no need for external programming device ) Weigh scale (Optional Function for IM3 Series) The IM3-RFID ED3-RFID SkidWeigh Plus series operational principal is based on the hydraulic pressure transducer mounted in the vehicle lifting hydraulic circuit that will automatically activate the “weighing cycle / specific algorithm ”...
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Compact size All of the SkidWeigh systems are compact, housing dimension of only 120 x 80 x 55 mm is ideal for the installations to material handling vehicles of all kinds. Electrical connections All SkidWeigh RFID equipped systems operate from 12 to 55 VDC. Digital indicator with eight wires single cable - Orange Wire (+) Ignition switch On position - Brown Wire (-) Battery negative...
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- Digital LCD display will be activated, showing software version and serial number - With LCD display indicating “IVDT Scan Card” scan valid RFID card and system will advance showing date / time. When the LCD display is showing time /data lower the loaded forks to the ground .
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Lift truck equipped with hydraulic accumulators If the standard SkidWeigh system is installed on the lift trucks equipped with hydraulic accumulators, please contact us to provide you with different digital indicator having specific software algorithm to obtain load weight accuracy within +/- 1% of vehicle maximum lifting capacity.
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Administration Menu Instructions (Weight scale function calibration, time/date, vehicle ID#) To enter into the Administration Menu, press F key and than number 9 and input password 521 Use left and right arrow keys to scroll and follow the LCD instructions. LCD Display MENU PASSWORD = _...
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Use left ◀ and right ▶ arrow key (bottom left side of the keypad) to change from AUTO to MANUAL date/time set up. Note: AUTO set up refers to system utilizing a wireless RF platform with automatic date /time update from IVDT Base Station communication and programming hub.
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USB port Save data to USB The SkidWeigh Plus system will allow you to download all recorded data onto a USB Follow instructions shown on the LCD display drive. This function is located in Supervisor Menu to protect the integrity of the information.
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Weighing scale function calibration The IM3-RFID or ED3-AT SkidWeigh Plus calibration is automatic and is done by lifting empty and loaded forks (or any other attachment such as paper clamp) just above the ground. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A KNOWN LOAD WEIGHT AND KEEP IT NEARBY TO COMPLETE THE CALIBRATION.
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After few seconds the LCD display will show LCD Display CALIBRATION 1 LOWER FORKS At this point you must lower the empty forks to the ground. The LCD display prompt you to input known calibration load weight. LCD Display CALIBRATION 1 WEIGHT = ❏...
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LCD Display CALIBRATION 1 LOWER FORKS LCD Display CALIBRATION 1 CONFIGURATED As soon the loaded forks are lowered to the ground LCD will show data / time. System is ready to be used! LCD Display AUG 28, 2010 12:25:23 System with optional overload warning function As soon as the loaded forks are lowered to the ground the LCD will prompt you to input the overload value for your vehicle operational application.
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Supervisor Menu Instructions (Set Impacts, saving data to USB, other applicable functions) Low impacts High impacts Audible buzzer warning for low and high impacts Audible buzzer warning time from 1 to 60 seconds Continuous audible buzzer warning To enter into the Supervisor Menu, press F key and than number 9. Input password 521 Follow instructions shown on the LCD display LCD Display MENU...
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LCD Display ENTER HI IMPACT CONTINUOUS ? Y LCD Display ENTER HI IMPACT CONTINUOUS ? Y LCD Display IMPACT CONFIGURATED Lift Truck Operator Menu Instructions (Bluetooth, TARE set up, Parts count functions) The SkidWeigh Plus system allows lift truck operator to pair Bluetooth additional devices such as onboard printers or barcode scanners or set TARE, Parts count.
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Note: For the majority of the Bluetooth pairing applications use AUTO mode. Make sure that you follow pairing instructions for each Bluetooth device. LCD Display BLUETOOTH MODE AUTO _ LCD Display BLUETOOTH MODE INQUIRY LCD Display BLUETOOTH MODE MANUAL LCD Display SEARCHING _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bluetooth pairing options are...
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Operator Reference / Usage Guide - Turn ignition switch “Enter key” ↵ applicable.) - Scan valid operator RFID card. (Or input an operator ID# and press LCD Display ENTER ID NUMBER ID = _ LCD Display Aug 11, 2011 11:19:38 - Insert the forks into the pallet or under the product to be weighed.
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Example: Lifted load weight of 300 This load weight will be shown on LCD display until next time the forks are lowered to ground. Note: When vehicle in motion the LCD might show some random load weight. This is due to the hydraulic spikes and this does not represents any actual load weight value.
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TARE Function Input To set up TARE value into the system press F key and than number 0 key. LCD Display Aug 11, 2011 WEIGHT = 1200 LCD Display <> KEY to SCROLL F KEY TO EXIT Scroll to get to the TARE value set up. LCD Display TARE ENTER TO SELECT...
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Digital indicator will show load weight with TARE indicating on the LCD display LCD Display Aug 11, 2011 TARE = 1250 All of the following load weight measurements will be displayed with TARE sign shown on LCD display. Important: “Enter key” ↵. To reset TARE you must press “F”...
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RFID Proximity Card Reader When power is applied to the system HID reader LED will flash green 3 times while the beeper beeps simultaneously. The LED will than turn red. This indicated that HID reader is operating properly. Make sure that you DO NOT MISPLACE RFID MASTER CARD All SkidWeigh products equipped with HID RFID card reader MUST be activated with valid operator access card in order to initiate system set up, calibration and enable vehicle normal usage by authorized operator.
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Starting point to program valid operator(s) cards Turn ignition switch to on position The LCD display will indicate to “SCAN CARD” (as shown below on the picture) Scan RFID MASTER CARD LCD display will show LCD Display SCAN CARDS < KEY TO EXIT Scan first valid HID operator card.
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Starting point to delete operator(s) cards already on the system Turn ignition switch to on position The LCD display will indicate to “SCAN CARD” (as shown on the picture) Scan RFID MASTER CARD LCD display will show LCD Display SCAN CARDS <...
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Vehicle access enable function in case of lost HID master card, valid card(s) or reader malefaction - With digital indicator showing “ IVDT SCAN CARD” press and hold F key for 5 seconds - LCD display will show PASSWORD =_ - Input 521 and RFID reader will be disabled.
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