Loadrite PRO Operator's Manual

Download

Pro

Weighing System

MANUAL

OPERATORS

Pro Weighing System

Model LR918

Document No. MAN-80664-00

Software No. 60270 Version 1.0

Issue Date: October 2002

Distributed Worldwide by:

 93 First Avenue, PO Box 13-115, Tauranga, New Zealand

 +64-7-5776034 ℡ +64-7-5782820

 info@loadrite.co.nz  www.loadritescales.com

Designed & Manufactured by:

 8 Walls Road, PO Box 12-607, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand  www.actronic.com

This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied in whole or in part or reproduced in any other media without the express written permission of Actronic Ltd. Permitted copies must carry the same proprietary and copyright notices as were affixed to the original. Under the law, copying includes translation into another language.

Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure that the data given in this document is accurate, the information, figures, illustrations, tables, specifications, and schematics contained herein are subject to change without notice.

Actronic Ltd assumes no liability in connection with the use of any Loadrite branded product.

Contents

1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................1

Indicator Lights .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Keypad ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

2 Quick Start Guide ...............................................................................................................5

Switching On ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Standby............................................................................................................................................................ 5

The Warm Up Screen .................................................................................................................................. 5

The Ready Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Weighing a Load ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Static Weigh function................................................................................................................................... 7

Adding a Load ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Clearing the Short Total............................................................................................................................... 8

Zeroing............................................................................................................................................................ 8

3 Weighing Overview........................................................................................................... 10

Weighing Modes......................................................................................................................................... 10

Short and Long Totals ................................................................................................................................11

Accurate Weighing..................................................................................................................................... 11

General Method of Weighing..................................................................................................................12

4 Weighing Procedures ........................................................................................................ 13

Adding a Load .............................................................................................................................................13

Auto Add....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Subtracting a Load...................................................................................................................................... 14

Zeroing.......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Recalling Last Load ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Viewing Long Total..................................................................................................................................... 19

Clearing Totals ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Tare Function ............................................................................................................................................... 21

5 Product Management .......................................................................................................23

6 Data ....................................................................................................................................25

Data Edit........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Automatic Data Prompt ............................................................................................................................ 30

Data Suspend............................................................................................................................................... 30

7 Target Mode.......................................................................................................................32

8 Batch Mode........................................................................................................................ 35

The Batch Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Viewing the Current Recipe ..................................................................................................................... 37

Changing the Recipe.................................................................................................................................. 38

Entering the Batch Total ............................................................................................................................ 39

Batch Weighing ........................................................................................................................................... 40

Clearing the Batch Totals .......................................................................................................................... 41

Returning to Total Mode........................................................................................................................... 41

9 Mix Mode...........................................................................................................................42

The Mix Screen............................................................................................................................................ 43

Mix Weighing ..............................................................................................................................................43

Clearing the Mix Totals.............................................................................................................................. 45

Returning to Total Mode........................................................................................................................... 45

10 Blend Mode........................................................................................................................46

The Blend Screen........................................................................................................................................ 46

Blend Weighing ...........................................................................................................................................47

11 Split Mode ..........................................................................................................................49

12 Tip Off.................................................................................................................................52

13 Menu Options....................................................................................................................56

Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................57

Clock Setting (Clock) ................................................................................................................................57

Changing Scale Number (Scale#) .......................................................................................................... 57

Clear All Long Totals (ClearAll) ................................................................................................................58

Auto Add On/Off Setting (Auto Add)....................................................................................................58

Rotary Trigger Position Screen (TrigScrn)..............................................................................................58

LD941 Data Module Properties (Module)...........................................................................................59

Data Edit (DataEdit) ....................................................................................................................................59

Data List (DataList)...................................................................................................................................... 60

Alarm Clock On/Off...................................................................................................................................61

Alarm Time Set ............................................................................................................................................61

Self Test (Selftest) ....................................................................................................................................... 62

Uplink (Uplink).............................................................................................................................................62

14 Print Functions...................................................................................................................63

Printed Data ................................................................................................................................................. 64

Print Menu ....................................................................................................................................................64

15 Obtaining the Best Accuracy............................................................................................70

Lifting Speed.................................................................................................................................................70

Trigger Point ................................................................................................................................................. 70

Bounce...........................................................................................................................................................70

Centre of Gravity.........................................................................................................................................70

16 Error Messages...................................................................................................................71

Bouncing Load.............................................................................................................................................71

Check Power................................................................................................................................................71

Check Transducer .......................................................................................................................................71

Check Trigger...............................................................................................................................................71

Check Zero................................................................................................................................................... 71

Lift Under Range ......................................................................................................................................... 72

Module Data Lost ....................................................................................................................................... 72

Module Error ................................................................................................................................................72

Module Full................................................................................................................................................... 72

No Lock.........................................................................................................................................................72

Over Target ..................................................................................................................................................72

Overload .......................................................................................................................................................73

Poor Lift .........................................................................................................................................................73

Printer Disabled ........................................................................................................................................... 73

Printer Error ..................................................................................................................................................73

Return Under Range...................................................................................................................................73

Speed Changed ...........................................................................................................................................74

Too Heavy, Zero Aborted......................................................................................................................... 74

Warm Up Lift................................................................................................................................................74

17 Specifications .....................................................................................................................75

18 Output / Input Connections.............................................................................................77

Appendix i Time and Date...........................................................................................................78

Appendix ii Span Calibration Adjustment..................................................................................81

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

1 Introduction

The Loadrite Weighing System measures the weight of loads lifted by frontend loaders, log loaders, forklift trucks and similar machines that use hydraulic rams to lift the load. The Loadrite is installed in the cab of the loading machine and is connected to sensors on the lifting arms.

As the machine raises the load, the Loadrite measures the hydraulic pressure in the lift cylinders, converts pressure into a weight reading and displays the result. An electronic trigger device mounted on the lift arms ensures that the pressure readings are always taken at the same position on every lift.

The weight of the bucket or forks and associated structures is zeroed out when the system is calibrated so that only the weight of the payload is displayed. While operating the loader, the driver can add each weight lifted to a running total.

LCD display

Indicator lights

Keypad

Main Operating Keys

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

The Loadrite has internal memory which stores settings and production data even when switched off.

Indicator Lights

Four indicator lights are provided below the LCD screen.

Trigger

Check

Auto-Add

Tip-Off

Trigger Illuminates when a load is lifted past the

trigger point. When this light is on, the lifted weight may be added.

Pages 7

and 12

Check Function

Illuminates when the Loadrite is in the userselected function. Possible options are Interlock, Tare mode, and Safe-to-weigh mode for rotary trigger. Configuration is set during installation.

Auto-Add Illuminates when the Loadrite is in Auto-Add

mode. In this mode, the Loadrite will automatically add the lifted weight.

Page 14

Tip-Off Illuminates when the Tip-Off function is

operating.

Page 52

Keypad

The table below shows the special functions that the keys have in addition to their numeric values used for entering data.

Adjusts the brightness of the screen back light.

A B C

Displays time and date. -

D E F

Displays the long total for the current product. Page 19

G H I

Recalls the previous load. Page 18

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

J K L

Allows you to enter a tare weight. Page 21

M N O

Accesses the menu Page 56

P Q R S

Subtracts the current load from the total. Page 15

T U V

Toggle language. -

W X Y Z

Accesses conversion. -

View alarm settings. -

Decimal point. Also view system information. -

Enter key for accepting data or changes. -

Exits an operation without changing the data. When pressed on the Ready screen, puts the Loadrite into standby mode. To return to the Ready screen, press any key.

Allows you to enter additional Data. Page 25

Scroll down. Also enter Total mode. Page 10

Scroll up. Also enter Target mode. Page 32

Scroll left. Also selects the Print functions. Page 64

Scroll right. Also change Product. Page 23

Tip-off weighing. Page 52

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Adds the current load to the total. Also toggles into Auto Add mode.

Page 13

Clears the short total for the current product. Page 19

Zeroes out the current load. Page 15

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

2 Quick Start Guide

This section summarises the common Loadrite procedures. For full details of weighing methods, see Weighing Overview on page 10 and Weighing Procedures on page 13.

Switching On

The Loadrite powers up automatically when you switch on the ignition of the loading machine.

If the Loadrite has been switched off for more than 1 hour, it displays the Warm Up screen when powered up.

Standby

The Loadrite has a ‘standby’ mode which is similar to turning the Loadrite off.

To put the Loadrite into standby press

, the EXIT key, when in the Ready

mode.

To restart the Loadrite, press any key.

Standby

The Warm Up Screen

For best weighing accuracy, the hydraulic fluid in the lift cylinders should be at normal operating temperature. This is achieved by raising and lowering the empty bucket or forks a few times.

The Warm up screen is displayed if the machine has been turned off over an hour.

Raise the empty bucket or forks past the trigger point three times.

Warm up Lift 3

The Loadrite beeps at each lift and displays the count down from 3. After the third lift, the Ready screen is displayed and the screen may look like this.

Ready Sand

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

If it is time to check zero, the Loadrite will display the Check Zero message to remind you.

More information about Ready screen and Check Zero screen will be covered later in this manual.

Check Zero

The Ready Screen

The Ready screen shows the product name and the short total for that product. The short total is simply the sum of loads since you last cleared the total.

When the Ready screen is displayed, the Loadrite is in Total mode and is ready to weigh. Note that Sand in the below example represents the current product of choice. Your Loadrite may be configured differently, and hence, a different product name may appear on the screen.

Ready Sand

3400

The Loadrite is ready to weigh

Current product to be loaded

Current total loaded

Weighing a Load

(Weights shown are examples only)

Loadrite is ready to weigh sand.

(Current total 3400)

Ready Sand

3400

Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point using normal engine revs. The bucket must be fully rolled back during weighing.

Weighing

3400

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

A short time later, the Loadrite beeps, turns the TRIG indicator light on and displays the load lifted (2200).

Sand 3400

2200

The trigger point is where the metal plate passes the body of the trigger.

Static Weigh function

The Loadrite has an option known as ‘Static Weigh’. When this is used, the weight display is always ‘live’ and no trigger is used.

The ‘Trigger’ light is used to indicate that the weight being measured is ‘stable’ (not changing too much) and therefore can be Added, Subtracted or Zeroed.

Your Loadrite dealer will have configured the Static Weigh function if required. Other functions described in this manual operate in a similar manner, regardless of whether Static Weigh is being used.

Adding a Load

(Weights shown are examples only)

Before lifting:

(Current total 5600)

Ready Sand

5600

Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point using normal engine revs.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

(Weight of load 2200)

Sand 5600

2200

Press .

The Loadrite updates the total and returns to the Ready state.

(New total 7800)

Ready Sand

7800

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Clearing the Short Total

(Weights shown are examples only)

When you want to reset the short total to zero (e.g. after loading a truck) ready for another loading operation,

Press .

Ready Sand

7800

The Loadrite displays Total Cleared for a few seconds, clears the short total for the current product and then …

Total Cleared

7800

…returns to the Ready screen.

Ready Sand

Zeroing

It is required to zero the Loadrite from time to time. This is to avoid inaccurate readings due to build up of material in the bucket.

(Weights shown are examples only)

Before lifting:

Make sure that the bucket is empty and fully rolled back.

Ready Sand

Raise the bucket smoothly past the trigger point.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

Sand 0

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Press .

The Loadrite performs the zero adjustment and returns to the Ready state.

Ready Sand

More detailed information about Zeroing can be found on page 15.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

3 Weighing Overview

Weighing Modes

While individual bucket weight can be measured, the Loadrite also has an ability to accumulate how much weight you have loaded on to a truck. The main weighing modes are shown in the following table. The modes that are available in a particular Loadrite depend on the installation.

Mode Description

Total As you add bucket loads, the weights are added to the totals.

The short total is displayed.

Target A target weight is entered into the Loadrite. As you add bucket

loads, the remaining value to reach the target is displayed.

Batch Allows you to weigh and load different products according to a

predefined recipe that specifies the required proportions. You enter the grand batch target. Loadrite will work out individual product weights needed.

Mix Similar to Batch mode except that the grand target is not

required. You load the first product to a certain amount. Loadrite will work out how much you need for the other products in the mix, based on the predefined recipe.

Blend Allows you to load fixed numbers of bucketful's of different

products according to a predefined recipe.

The normal mode of operation is Total mode, which uses the Ready

screen. To return to Total mode from any of the other modes, press

For Batch/Mix/Blend mode, you will return to Total mode when you clear the grand total, or when you select a product that is not in the recipe.

Changing to Target, Batch, Mix or Blend mode

If more than one of the above modes are enabled, you must first select the mode you want to enter.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

From the Ready screen, press .

Press 5 6 to scroll to the required mode and then …

Target Mode?

… press to accept.

Note: if your Loadrite has only one of Target, Batch or Blend mode, there is no

need to scroll - simply press to access the required mode.

Batch Mode?

Short and Long Totals

The Loadrite keeps a total of the bucket weights that you add. For each product, two independent totals are stored.

Short Total

Typically used to display the total weight lifted onto a truck.

As you add successive loads, the Loadrite displays the updated Short Total (sum of the loads so far) on the Ready screen.

Long Total

Typically used to accumulate the weights lifted over a longer period, for example a shift or a day.

To view the Long Total, press

D E F

(See page 19.)

Accurate Weighing

For accurate weighing, make sure that:

• The bucket or forks are fully rolled back for each lift.

• The loader is stationary (for best accuracy).

• The lift arms start well below the trigger point. This ensures that all

acceleration and load bounce has been eliminated well before the weighing sequence begins.

• The Loadrite is correctly zeroed. (Zeroing is described on page 15).

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

General Method of Weighing

1. BUCKET BACK. After picking up material into the bucket, roll the bucket back.

2. LIFT. Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point using normal engine revs. (The trigger point is where the metal plate passes the body of the trigger). For best results, operate the lift lever before accelerating the engine so that the machine does not rock as it lifts.

The Loadrite beeps, turns the TRIG light on and displays the load. (See also page 6).

3. ADD. The Loadrite waits for a few seconds for you to take one of the following actions:

• Press to add the weight to the long and short totals, or

• Press

P Q R S

to subtract the load from the totals, or

• Press to zero the measuring system.

If you don’t press a key, the Loadrite beeps and prompts you to take action. The Loadrite then counts down and if you still don't press a key, it discards the weight and goes back to the Ready state.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

4 Weighing Procedures

Adding a Load

This function adds the lifted weight to the short and long totals for the current product.

To Add a load

(Weights shown are examples only)

Before the load is lifted:

(Current total 5600)

Ready Sand

5600

Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

(Weight of load 2200)

Sand 5600

2200

Press .

The Loadrite updates the total and returns to the Ready state.

(New total 7800)

Ready Sand

7800

The Loadrite has an option to use a remote add button. If fitted, the remote add button is normally mounted on the lift lever.

In Target mode, the display is different. For details, see Target Mode on

page 32.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Auto Add

Auto Add is an optional feature that is selected during installation. If Auto Add is enabled, the Loadrite can automatically operate the ADD function every time a load is lifted past the trigger point.

The Auto Add indicator light illuminates when the Loadrite is in Auto-Add mode.

Ready Sand

5600

To turn on/off auto add function

1. Press

M N O

to access user menu.

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Auto Add.

3. Press to select.

4. Use 5 6 to adjust the setting.

5. Press to accept the setting.

If Auto Add is on:

• The procedure for zeroing is different. See page 17.

Subtracting a Load

This function can be useful when only part of a final bucket load of loose material is required. You can add the full bucket load and then re-weigh and subtract the amount remaining in the bucket. Another example is when a log has been added and then removed from a truck.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

To subtract a Load

(Weights shown are examples only)

Before the load Is lifted:

(Current total 5600)

Ready Sand

5600

Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

(Weight of load 2200)

Sand 5600

2200

Press

P Q R S

The Loadrite updates the total and returns to the Ready state.

(New total 3400)

Ready Sand

3400

In Target mode, the display is different. For details, see Target Mode on

page 32.

Zeroing

When you raise an empty bucket past the trigger point, the display should read zero. However, due to build up of material in the bucket, a small zero error may occur.

Zero error affects the accuracy of lifted weights.

To zero the Loadrite

Before lifting:

Make sure that the bucket is empty and fully rolled back.

The loader must be on level ground.

Ready Sand

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Raise the bucket smoothly past the trigger point using normal engine revs.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

(Example weight 20)

Sand 0

Press the key.

The Loadrite performs the zero adjustment and returns to the Ready state.

Ready Sand

Large ZERO Error

If the weight is greater than 5% of full scale, when you press , the Loadrite prompts Bucket Empty? If it is, press ENT which will zero the empty bucket. Pressing EXIT will not zero the scale

If the weight is greater than 10% of full scale, when you press , the Loadrite displays Too heavy, zero aborted and does not alter any settings.

This prevents any accidental zeroing of valid weights.

If the bucket is empty and this message still occurs, there may be a fault in the system. The Loadrite should be checked and, if necessary, recalibrated.

Check Zero Prompt

Check Zero

This function automatically reminds the operator to check ZERO occasionally. Changes in the ZERO occur more often while the machine is warming up.

When first turned on, after having been off for more than one hour, the Loadrite will remind the operator to do a ZERO check:

• Every 15 minutes for the first hour

• Every 30 minutes thereafter

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

At this point a ZERO check lift should be carried out as described in the previous section.

The reminder can be cleared without doing a ZERO check, by simply continuing with normal operation. However, a ZERO error can affect the accuracy of lifted weights so it is important to do a ZERO check regularly.

The automatic CHECK ZERO reminder will not occur if the operator is checking the ZERO often enough.

The automatic CHECK ZERO prompt is an optional function that is selected

during installation.

Zeroing when Auto Add is On

The procedure to zero may be different when Auto Add is on and Auto Add Time is set to 0. If this is how your Loadrite is configured, you will need to carry out the following procedure:

Before lifting:

Press the key.

Zero Lift

Raise the empty bucket smoothly past the trigger point. The Loadrite beeps and performs the zero adjustment.

Zero Updated

If Auto Add is not on, or Auto Add Time is not set to 0, follow the standard procedure to zero (page 15).

Auto-Add is described on page 14.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Recalling Last Load

The Recall function is equivalent to lifting the same load again and can be used to correct mistakes.

You can recall and display the last load if it has been:

• Added

• Subtracted, or

• Timed out (ignored).

To Recall the previously lifted weight

(Weights shown are examples only)

Current total 5600.

Press

G H I

Ready Sand

5600

The Loadrite beeps and displays the last load.

(Weight of last load 2200)

Sand 5600

2200

If the last action was an “add”, you can subtract.

If the last action was a “subtract”, you can add.

(Example: subtracting a load that was previously added, new total 3400)

Ready Sand

3400

If you press a key that is not allowed in the circumstances, such as

when the recalled load was previously added, the Loadrite ignores the key press.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Viewing Long Total

To view the Long Total for the current product

(Weights shown are examples only)

In Ready screen, press

D E F

After a few seconds, the Loadrite automatically returns to the Ready screen.

Long Tot

23400

Clearing Totals

To clear the Short Total for the current product

(Weights shown are examples only)

In the Ready mode,

press .

Ready Sand

7800

The Loadrite displays Total Cleared for a few seconds, clears the Short Total for the current product and then …

Total Cleared

7800

… returns to the Ready screen.

The next ADD operation starts a new Short Total for this product.

Ready Sand

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

To clear the Long Total for the current product

(Weights shown are examples only)

In the Ready mode,

Press

D E F

The Loadrite displays the Long Total.

Long Tot

23400

Press .

The Loadrite asks you to confirm the clear

Long Tot Clear?

23400

Press to confirm.

The Loadrite displays Long Tot Cleared for a few seconds and then returns to the Ready screen.

Note that the Short Total is also cleared for consistency.

Ready Sand

To clear all Long Totals in one go

Press

M N O

to display the menu and use

5 6

to scroll to the Clear All screen.

Press .

Menu ClearAll

The Loadrite displays a prompt for you to confirm the clear operation.

Press

again to clear all totals or

to return to the menu without clearing.

ClearAll ENT/EXIT

If the Loadrite has a printer connected, the Long Totals are printed together

with a grand total before being cleared.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Tare Function

The Loadrite has two ways of using Tare and this is selected at time of installation. The Tare can work either with the lifted weight, or the total weight. This is explained in more detail below.

Your Loadrite dealer will set up how Tare is to operate with your machine.

Tare on Lifted weight

In this mode, the Tare function can be used, for example, to allow for the weight of a pallet. When weighing, the Loadrite automatically deducts the tare from the lifted weight and displays the net weight of the load.

Tare on Total weight

In this mode the entered Tare value is applied to the displayed Total value. The Loadrite automatically adds the total for the currently product to the Tare value and displays this value.

This mode if useful when loading vehicles which display their Tare weight and maximum weight. The operator enters the Tare value into the Loadrite, then loads the vehicle until the displayed total is equal to the vehicles maximum loaded weight.

Entering a Tare weight using the keypad

You can enter a tare using the keypad or by measuring the weight. To enter a Tare with the keypad, do the following steps. (When Tare is set to work on the Total, the Tare value is normally entered with the keypad).

Press

J K L

Tare?

Key in the tare weight and press to accept.

Tare?

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Measuring a Tare weight

A Tare weight can be measured by the Loadrite. This is common when finding the Tare weight of a pallet on the forks of a loader. (It is not normal to measure the Tare weight when the Tare value is set to work on the Total).

Lift the empty pallet past the trigger point.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the weight.

Sand 0

Press

J K L

The Loadrite displays the measured weight on the Tare screen.

Tare?

If necessary, edit the weight using the

keypad. Press to accept.

To turn on the function, enter a tare weight. To turn it off, enter a tare of

zero.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

5 Product Management

Loadrite supports up to 30 products. Each product is associated with a product number, product name, short total, long total and add bucket counter. The product info screen enables you to manage your products.

The product info screen not only allows you to select a different product, but also displays information about the product before you select it.

To select a different product

(Weights and product names are examples only.)

Ready screen:

Press .

Ready Sand

3400

The Loadrite will first display the product number along with the product name. Then, the Short Total and the number of buckets added will follow.

Product index = 1 Product name = Sand Bucket added = 4 Short total = 3400

PROD01 Sand

Sand Add# 4

3400

Press

to scroll through the products,

or key in a product number directly.

PROD02 Gravel

Gravel Add# 0

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Press to select the product and return to the Ready screen.

Ready Gravel

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

6 Data

If this feature is enabled, the Loadrite allows you to enter five data fields (up to eight characters) that provide additional information to the weight data. Each field has a label to identify it and can be configured as a specific data type (e.g. alphanumeric, numeric or auto-increment). The specific labels and data type for your Loadrite are set up at installation time.

Typical labels might be, for example:

Customer for Data 1

Docket for Data 2

Truck for Data 3

If you have the appropriate equipment installed, this information can be stored in the LD940 MMS data logger and/or printed with the weight data.

Data Edit

Before loading a truck, for example, you can enter the data as follows.

In Ready mode,

press . The Loadrite displays the first field and prompts you to enter a value.

Customer 0

Suppose the customer is 1234

A B C

D E F

G H I

Note that pressing means accepting the displayed value for the data field.

Customer

The Loadrite automatically displays the next data field and prompts you to enter a value.

Docket 0

Loadrite will automatically return to the Ready screen, as soon as all data fields have been accepted.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

You may have up to five data fields available, depending on how the

Loadrite has been set up at installation time.

Alphanumeric Data

The Loadrite has an option to enter Alphanumeric (Alpha) data. This option is enabled at installation time. The Loadrite uses its telephone style keypad to allow letters to be entered.

When a number key is pressed, a digit is displayed. If the same number key is pressed again, the first letter on that key is displayed. If the key is pressed again the second letter is displayed and so on. For example, if the

A B C

key is pressed repeatedly, the characters displayed in sequence are

‘2’, ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘a’, ‘b’, ‘c’, ‘2’, ‘A’ and so on.

In this way names can be entered for customers, trucks etc.

Sometimes a name will have two sequential letters on the same key. For

example the letters ‘D’ and ‘E’ in the word ‘DEAKON. After the ‘D’ has been

entered (by pressing the

D E F

key twice), wait a second or two. The cursor

will automatically shift and be ready for your next character. You can then

enter 'E' by pressing the

D E F

key again.

Name Speed Dial and Scrolling

The Loadrite keeps a list of names for the data fields i.e. Customer List. You can either use 5 6 keys to scroll through the list, or dial the index to the list to recall the name.

Suppose we have a customer list as follows:

Joe

Deakon

Smith

Johnson

Adams

Use scrolling to recall Smith:

• Press

until you see Smith on the screen, then press

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Use speed dial to recall Smith:

• Press

• You can press

D E F

(the 3rd name on the list), then

The data list can be printed out via Print Function: Print Data List as

described on page 68.

Name speed dial requires the Data Index option to be enabled at installation.

Data List (name list) will not store names starting with numbers, if name speed dial function is in active (Data Index option is enabled).

Auto target value look up

This function enables you to store a list of target values (for different trucks). You can recall the target value from memory by either entering a number or scrolling through a list of truck names.

Use scrolling to recall truck target value:

Suppose we have a truck and target list as follows. We configure Data 3 to store truck plate numbers and Data 4 to store the corresponding target values. Data 3 itself is an alphanumeric field and is set up as target reference. Data 4 is set up as target list.

Data 3: Truck Data 4: Target

AGT175 15000

AUQ887 16500

BQ1001 15500

BQ1002 15500

YA8855 12000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Suppose we want to recall the target value for Truck AUQ887.

In Ready mode,

press . You will be prompted for the first data field (Data 1: Customer). Since we use Data 3 for Truck number, you must first enter data for Data 1 and Data 2.

Customer Smith

When you get to Data 3 (Truck number), the last truck will be displayed.

Press

until you see AUQ887 on the

screen, then press to select the truck.

Truck YA8855

Loadrite will then automatically use AUQ887 as reference and look up the corresponding target value.

When prompted to confirm, press to accept it.

You may enter a new target value. If changed, the new value will be saved.

Target?

16500

You will then return to the To Load screen.

To Load Sand

16500

Use indexing to recall truck target value:

Suppose we have a truck target list as follows. We configure Data 4 as target list with index function enabled. The order of the list is important as we use the index numbers to represent the trucks.

Index Data 4: Target

1 (AGT175) 15000

2 (AUQ887) 16500

3 (BQ1001) 15500

4 (BQ1002) 15500

5 (YA8855) 12000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Suppose we want to recall the target value for Truck AUQ887. This truck is the second item on the list. It makes it Truck #2.

In Ready mode,

press . You will be prompted for the first data field (Data 1: Customer). Since we use Data 4 for Target list, you must first enter data for Data 1, Data 2, and Data 3.

Customer Smith

When you get to Data 4 (Target), the last target value and the last index number will be displayed.

Target 12000

Target Index

Enter the index (2 for this example, as Truck AUQ887 is Truck #2), and then

press .

Target Index

Loadrite will use the index 2 and look up the corresponding target value.

Target 16500

You will then return to the To Load screen.

To Load Sand

16500

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Auto tare value look up

This function is similar to Auto target value look up, except that it handles tare values obviously. You can 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.

Auto-increment

Auto-increment function is an optional that is selected during installation. If auto-increment is enabled, data value will be made to increment automatically when Short Total is cleared. The data value can only be viewed but cannot be edited.

Odometer (Distance/Mileage Recorder)

Odometer function is an option that is selected during installation. With properly installed and configured hardware, the data field can be used to display the odometer/distance/mileage value. If enabled, the data field will be updated regularly with the current odometer/distance/mileage value. The data value can only be viewed but cannot be edited.

Automatic Data Prompt

Automatic Data Prompt is an optional function that is selected during installation. If enabled, the Loadrite automatically prompt for data field entries when a new product is selected.

Data Suspend

Data Suspend is a feature that allows operator to temporarily suspend all data values (except odometer/distance/mileage value) and set them to 0 (zero). Data Suspend is an optional function that is selected during installation.

To suspend data

When the Loadrite is in Ready mode, press

. The Loadrite displays the current

setting.

Customer Joe

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Press CLEAR key and then enter 0.

Loadrite will then display a message to confirm that the Data Suspend has been activated.

Customer 0

During the suspension period, the Loadrite will:

 exclude all data fields in printing, if printer is enabled

 override all data fields to 0 in data logging, if MMS data logger feature is

enabled.

To resume data (turn off suspend mode)

When the Loadrite is in Ready mode, press

. The Loadrite displays the last

setting.

Customer Joe

Press to accept it. Or, enter a new name, if desired.

Loadrite will then display a message to confirm that the Data Suspend has been de-activated.

Customer Joe

As soon as the Data Suspend function is de-activated, the Loadrite will resume normal operation.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

7 Target Mode

Target mode is an optional feature that is selected during installation. This feature provides an easy way to load up to a target weight for a product in a series of lifts. In Target mode, the Loadrite displays the “To Load” value, which is the remaining amount to reach the target.

Before loading, the operator enters a target weight. Each time you add a weight, the “To Load” value is reduced by that weight.

Target mode is used typically when loading a truck to its optimum payload.

To enter Target mode (and enter a new target)

You can also change the current target when entering target mode. This is explained below. (Weights shown are examples only)

First clear the previous total.

(Clearing Totals is described on page 19.)

The Loadrite is in Total mode at this point.

Ready Sand

Press .

The Loadrite displays the last target value used.

Target?

8500

Suppose the new target is 9000.

Use the numeric keys to enter 9000, and

press

to accept it.

Target?

9000

The Loadrite displays Target Updated for a few seconds and then returns to the To Load screen. You are now in Target mode.

To Load Sand

9000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

As your “To Load” value approaches to zero, you are getting close to finishing loading a truck. It does not have to be exactly zero, as long as it is close. For example, if you have To Load value 20, it means that you are 20 under the target. If you have To Load value -20 (negative), it means that you are 20 over the target.

To reset to Target

When you are finished loading a truck, you need to clear the total or reset the target. (Weights shown are examples only)

Press .

To Load Sand

The Loadrite displays Target Reset for a few seconds and then …

Target Reset

9000

… resets the display to the current target.

To Load Sand

9000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

To return to Total mode

(Weights shown are examples only)

To Load message indicates that we are in target mode.

To Load Sand

9000

Press to go to total mode.

The Loadrite displays Total Mode for a few seconds and then …

Total Mode

… return to total mode. The message Ready is shown along with the current total.

Ready Sand

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

8 Batch Mode

Batch mode allows you to weigh and load products according to a predefined recipe. You enter the target weight of the batch, the Loadrite will work out exactly what you need for each product.

The recipe can contain up to ten products. It specifies the relative amount of each product in a batch.

When in Batch mode, the Loadrite displays the To Load value for each product as you weigh them.

Example

Suppose that a recipe of three products has been entered as follows:

Product Proportion

Sand 4

Gravel 2

Pumice 1

When loading the three products, you specify the total load required. An example might be 7000kg. The Loadrite automatically calculates the amount of each product required, which in this case would be:

Sand 4000kg

Gravel 2000kg

Pumice 1000kg

As you weigh and load the products, the Loadrite maintains the To Load amount for each product in a similar way to target mode. You can change from one product to another at any time during weighing in order to mix the products.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

The Batch Screen

All Batch weighing operations are started from the Batch screen.

From the Ready screen, press .

Note: if Target or Blend modes are also available, you may need to scroll to Batch

mode and then press to select it.

Recipe ENT:OK

From the Batch screen, the following operations are available.

To … Press … See page …

Change the recipe.

Accept the recipe. Enter the batch total.

Start weighing.

Return to the Ready or To Load screen.

Print the current recipe.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Viewing the Current Recipe

The Loadrite automatically scrolls through the recipe details after you have entered the Recipe confirm screen.

Recipe ENT:OK

The Loadrite briefly displays the proportion of each product in turn.

(Example display: 4 units of sand, 2 units of gravel and 1 unit of pumice)

Batch Sand

Batch Gravel

Batch Pumice

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Changing the Recipe

Except for the very first time that a recipe is entered, the current recipe must be cleared before you can enter a new one.

Press and if necessary, scroll to display the Batch screen.

Recipe ENT:OK

Press followed by to confirm.

Recipe Clear?

The Loadrite briefly displays Recipe Empty and then….

Recipe Empty

… displays the screen where you select the products to make up the recipe

Use 5 6 keys, or key in a product

number, and press to select the first product.

Prod#? Sand

Key in the required proportion of this

product and press .

In this example, 4 units of product 3 (sand) have been keyed in.

Sand

4.0

The Loadrite automatically moves on to the next product number in sequence.

If this is not the next product required,

select the correct one and press .

Prod#? Gravel

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Repeat the procedure of selecting a product and entering the proportion

required until the recipe is complete. Then press to return to the Batch screen.

Entering the Batch Total

Press and if necessary, scroll to display the Batch screen, then press

Recipe ENT:OK

The Loadrite displays the last Batch target value.

Target?

10000

If necessary, key in a new Target value.

Press to accept.

Target?

7000

The Loadrite beeps and returns to the To Load screen with the target value for the

first product displayed.

To Load Sand

4000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Batch Weighing

To start a Batch weighing operation, you need to access Batch mode and enter or accept the batch total. See Entering the Batch Total above.

During Batch weighing, the Loadrite maintains a "To Load" target for each product in the recipe. Each time that you add a weight, the “To Load” value is reduced by that weight.

You can load the products in any order and switch between products during weighing.

The Loadrite displays the To Load screen with the target value for the first product.

To Load Sand

4000

Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

(Weight of load 2200)

Sand 4000

2200

Press .

The Loadrite briefly displays the number of buckets loaded for this product and then …

Bucket 1 Added

2200

… updates the total and returns to the To Load screen.

(Target now 1800)

To Load Sand

1800

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Changing Product

You can change product at any time (the Loadrite maintains the individual totals for each product).

Press .

To Load Sand

1800

The Loadrite displays the number of buckets loaded, the product name and the Short Total for that product.

Sand Bucket 1

2200

Use 5 6 keys, or key in a product

number, and press to select the next product.

(Only the products in the recipe are available.)

Gravel Bucket 0

Load this product and continue on to the next.

Clearing the Batch Totals

To finish a Batch weighing operation, press .

The Loadrite clears the totals for all the products in the recipe and returns to the Ready screen in Total mode.

Returning to Total Mode

The Loadrite automatically returns to Total mode after a CLEAR operation.

You can also return to Total mode by pressing .

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

9 Mix Mode

Mix mode is similar to Batch mode except that target value for the mix is not required. You load the first product to a certain amount. When you change to the next product, the Loadrite will work out exactly what you need to load based on the predefined recipe.

The recipe can contain up to ten products. It specifies the relative amount of each product in a batch.

When in Mix mode, the Loadrite displays the word Mix to indicate that you are in Mix mode and loading the primary product. When you change to other product in the recipe, the Loadrite displays To Load value for the product.

Example

Suppose that a recipe of three products has been entered as follows:

Product Proportion

Sand

* First item in the recipe is the primary product.

Gravel 2

Pumice 1

Suppose that you have loaded 4000 kg of the primary product sand. The Loadrite automatically calculates the amount of other product required, which in this case would be:

Sand 4000kg

Gravel 2000kg

Pumice 1000kg

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

The Mix Screen

All mix-weighing operations are started from the Mix screen.

From the Ready screen, press .

Note: if Target or Batch modes are also available, you may need to scroll to Mix

Mode and press to select it.

Recipe ENT:OK

From the Mix screen, the following operations are available.

To … Press …

Change the recipe

Start weighing

Return to the Ready or To Load screen

Print the current recipe

Viewing and changing the recipe are explained in Batch Mode on page 35.

Mix Weighing

To start a Mix weighing operation, you need to access Mix mode.

During Mix weighing, the Loadrite maintains a "To Load" target for each product (except the primary product) in the recipe. Each time that you add a weight, the “To Load” value is reduced by that weight.

You can load the products in any order and switch between products during weighing.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

From the Ready screen, press to access the Mix screen.

Press to accept the recipe (or press

to enter a new recipe).

Recipe ENT:OK

The Loadrite displays the primary product and the current total.

For primary product, the Loadrite is in normal count up mode.

Mix Sand

Suppose that we have loaded 4000 kg of Sand. We are ready to load another product in the mix.

Mix Sand

4000

Changing Product

You can change product at any time (the Loadrite maintains the individual totals for each product).

Press .

Mix Sand

4000

The Loadrite displays the number of buckets loaded, the product name and the Short Total for that product.

Sand Add# 4

4000

Use 5 6 keys to select the next product.

Press to accept.

(Only the products in the recipe are available.)

Gravel Add# 0

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Load this product and continue on to the next.

To Load Gravel

2000

Clearing the Mix Totals

To finish a Mix weighing operation, press .

The Loadrite clears the totals for all the products in the recipe and returns to the Ready screen in Total mode.

Returning to Total Mode

The Loadrite automatically returns to Total mode after a CLEAR operation.

You can also return to Total mode by pressing .

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

10 Blend Mode

Blend mode is similar to Batch mode except that the recipe contains the total number of buckets of each product and you do not enter a target load.

When weighing, the Loadrite tracks the number of lifts of each product and automatically changes to the next product when the required number of buckets has been loaded.

Example

Suppose that a recipe of three products has been entered as follows:

Product Buckets

Sand 6

Gravel 10

Pumice 10

During weighing, the Loadrite guides the operator through the process that will result in a total load of 26 buckets.

The Blend Screen

All blend-weighing operations are started from the Blend screen.

From the Ready screen, press .

Note: if Target or Batch modes are also available, you may need to scroll to Blend

Mode and press to select it.

Recipe ENT:OK

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

From the Blend screen, the following operations are available.

To … Press …

Change the recipe

Start weighing

Return to the Ready or To Load screen

Print the current recipe

Viewing and changing the recipe are explained in Batch Mode on page 35. Remember that the Blend recipe contains the actual number of buckets of each product rather than a proportion of the whole load.

Blend Weighing

From the Ready screen, press to access the Blend screen.

Press to accept the recipe (or press

to enter a new recipe).

Recipe ENT:OK

The Loadrite displays the first product and how many buckets need to be added.

Blend Sand

Raise the load smoothly past the trigger point.

The Loadrite beeps and displays the load.

(Weight of load 2200)

Sand 6

2200

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Press .

The Loadrite briefly displays the number of buckets loaded for this product and then …

Bucket 1 Added

2200

… updates the short total and returns to the Blend screen.

The To-load bucket count decrements to 5.

Blend Sand

Continue to load buckets of the first product. After the last bucket the Loadrite automatically displays the second product name for you to start loading that product.

After the last bucket of the last product in the sequence is added, the Loadrite starts from the beginning of the sequence again.

Blend Gravel

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

11 Split Mode

Split Mode is an optional feature that is selected during installation. This feature provides an easy way to load a truck with a trailer. You can split the total into multiple sub-totals.

The following example illustrates how to use the split function.

Example: Suppose we are to load a truck with a trailer. The truck can carry 10 000

and the trailer 15 000, the total therefore being 25 000.

(Weights shown are examples only)

EXAMPLE TOTAL MODE TARGET MODE

At start:

Current weight = 0

Weight needed = 10 000

Ready Sand

To load 10 000 into the truck…

Target = 10 000

To Load Sand

10000

Add # 1: 5 000:

Ready Sand

5000

To Load Sand

5000

15 00010 000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

EXAMPLE (continued) TOTAL MODE TARGET MODE

Add # 2: 5 000

The truck is full with a weight of 10 000.

Ready Sand

10000

To Load Sand

Go into Split Mode:

Press .

Subtotal 10000

10000

Subtotal 10000

At present we have: Truck Total = 10 000 Trailer Total = 0 Grand Total = 10 000

Ready 10000

To Load 10000

10000

To load 15 000 into the trailer…

Target = 15 000

To Load 10000

15000

Add # 3: 5 000 (First add towards the trailer).

This gives us: Truck Total = 10 000 Trailer Total = 5 000 Grand Total = 15 000

Ready 15000

5000

To Load 15000

10000

Add # 4: 5 000 (Next add towards the trailer).

This gives us: Truck Total = 10 000 Trailer Total = 10 000 Grand Total = 20 000

Ready 20000

10000

To Load 20000

5000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

EXAMPLE (continued) TOTAL MODE TARGET MODE

Add # 5: 5 000 (Final add towards the trailer).

This gives us: Truck Total = 10 000 Trailer Total = 15 000 Grand Total = 25 000

Ready 25000

15000

To Load 25000

Press to finish loading.

Subtotal

15000

Subtotal

15000

We now have:

Truck Total = 10 000

Trailer Total = 15 000

Grand Total = 25 000

Total

25000

Total

25000

Sample Printout:

Add(1) 5000

Add(2) 5000

Subtotal 10000

Add(3) 5000

Add(4) 5000

Add(5) 5000

Subtotal 15000

SAND 25000

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

12 Tip Off

This feature allows you to load a truck to an exact value by using only part of the last bucketful.

There are two different methods, depending on the way the Loadrite has been set up:

• Truck tip-off, or

• Stock Pile tip-off.

Truck Tip-Off

Using this method, you tip a measured amount of product from the bucket into the truck and dump the rest. The following example illustrates the weigh screen shots when in Total mode or Target mode.

EXAMPLE TOTAL MODE TARGET MODE

Target weight = 6000kg

Current weight = 5600kg

Weight needed = 400kg

Ready Sand

5600

To Load Sand

400

Lift the load in the normal way.

The Loadrite displays the lifted weight (2200kg)

Lift the bucket to a suitable height over the truck.

Sand 5600

2200

Sand 400

2200

Press . The Tip-Off indicator light comes on.

Tipoff Wait...

2200

Tipoff Wait...

2200

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

To tip off into truck a weight of 400kg:

Middle number shows weight tipped off onto the truck.

Lower number shows total weight as it is being tipped onto the truck.

Middle number shows weight tipped off onto the truck.

Lower number shows the weight still to be tipped onto the truck.

Truck 0

5600

Truck 0

400

Roll the bucket partially forward, tipping product into the truck:

with 300kg tipped off so far…

Truck 300

5900

Truck 300

100

The Loadrite displays the amount that has been tipped from the bucket and the total in the truck.

The Loadrite displays the amount that has been tipped from the bucket and the weight still to be tipped onto the truck.

Truck 400

6000

Truck 400

When the required truck load is reached, press .

Finally, move away from the truck and dump any product remaining in the bucket.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Stock Pile Tip-off

Using this method, you dump product from the bucket until it contains the right amount for loading onto the truck. The following example illustrates the weigh screen shots when in Total Mode or Target Mode.

EXAMPLE TOTAL MODE TARGET MODE

Target weight = 6000kg

Current weight = 5600kg

Weight needed = 400kg

Ready Sand

5600

To Load Sand

400

Lift the load in the normal way.

The Loadrite displays the lifted weight (2200kg)

Lift the bucket to a suitable height over the truck.

Sand 5600

2200

Sand 400

2200

Press . The Tip-Off indicator light comes on.

Tip Off Wait...

2200

Tip Off Wait...

2200

To adjust weight of last bucket to 400kg:

Middle number shows total weight.

Lower number shows ‘live’ weight in the bucket.

Middle number shows target weight.

Lower number shows ‘live’ weight in the bucket.

Sand 5600

2200

Sand 400

2200

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Roll the bucket partially forward, dumping product :

with 300kg tipped off so far…

Sand 5600

1900

Sand 400

1900

The Loadrite displays the ‘live’ weight in the bucket.

Sand 5600

400

Sand 400

400

When the required weight is displayed, press .

Finally, tip the product from the bucket into the truck.

Notes on Tip-Off Function

• When tipping product from the bucket, do not raise or lower the lifting arms as this would adversely affect the live weight reading.

• Tip-Off cannot be used if Auto-Add Time is set to 0 sec. Auto-Add is described on page 14.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

13 Menu Options

The Menu allows you to change some of the settings of the Loadrite.

The options are as follows:

Setup...

Installation functions (security code required)

Clock



Clock setting

Scale #



Change scale

Clear All

Clear all long totals

Auto Add



Auto add setting

Trigger Screen



Rotary trigger position screen

Module



LD940 Module properties

Data Edit



Edit data settings. Useful for overriding autoincrement number

Data List



Edit Data1 (Customer) list

Alarm

Turn alarm on or off

Alarm Time

Set alarm time

Selftest

Self test

Uplink

Sets up the Loadrite to communicate with PC-

based “Loadrite Link” application to receive new configuration

 Depending upon the configuration during installation, some options may

not be available.

To access an item on the menu:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to the required option.

3. Press to select the option.

When you have finished with an option, the Loadrite returns to the main

menu. To return to the Ready screen, press .

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Setup

The Setup option enables you to access special functions such as span calibration. You need a security code to access these functions.

To access the Setup options:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Setup.

3. Press

to select.

4. The Loadrite prompts you to enter an access code. For special

functions, key in your security code and press

Clock Setting (Clock)

Clock Setting editing is an optional function that is selected during installation. Once enabled, you have access to change the Loadrite internal clock (date/time) setting.

To set the time and date – refer to page 78.

Changing Scale Number (Scale#)

This function enables different load bearing implements to be used by the vehicle. It is available only if the multiple scale feature has been enabled during installation, e.g. bucket or forks. Both should be assigned a number. Once enabled, the operator needs to select the correct scale for the attached implement. The Loadrite has two scales.

To change the scale

1. Press

M N O

2. Use

5 6

to scroll to Scale#.

3. Press to select.

4. Use 5 6 to scroll to the desired scale number, then press .

It is important to check zero before continuing (page 15).

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Clear All Long Totals (ClearAll)

This function clears all the long totals to zero.

To clear all the long totals – refer to page 20.

Auto Add On/Off Setting (Auto Add)

Auto Add is an optional feature that is selected during installation. If AutoAdd is enabled, the Loadrite can automatically operate the ADD function every time a load is lifted past the trigger point.

To turn on/off auto add function

1. Press

M N O

. The time is displayed.

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Auto Add.

3. Press to select.

4. Use 5 6 to adjust the setting.

5. Press to accept the setting.

Rotary Trigger Position Screen (TrigScrn)

This function displays a bar graph that reflects the current position of the rotary trigger. It is available only if the rotary trigger is installed.

>>>>---+ Sand

Bar graph

+ trigger point,

>>> current bucket

position from ground

--- distance away from trigger point

To turn on/off rotary trigger position screen

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to TrigScrn.

3. Press to select.

4. Use 5 6 to adjust the setting.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

5. Press to accept the setting.

This function is only available if the Loadrite is configured to use rotary

trigger.

LD941 Data Module Properties (Module)

This function is available only if the LD940 MMS data logger feature has been enabled during installation. Data Module Properties function enables you to examine the properties and the status of the data logger module connected to the Loadrite.

When activated, this function will do the following:

• Display software and hardware information of the data logger

• Perform self-test

• Display data usage

To access the Data Module Properties function:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Module.

3. Press to select.

Data Edit (DataEdit)

Data Edit is an optional feature that is selected during installation. This is the same Data Edit function as described in chapter 6 (page 25), except that when accessed through the Menu it allows you to over-ride any data setting, including auto-increment-type data.

To access the Data Edit function:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to DataEdit.

3. Press to select.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Data List (DataList)

If the Data function is enabled and Data1 is configured to work with alphanumeric data, this function will appear in the menu.

The Data List function allows you to manually edit a data list (typically a list of customer names).

For example, suppose Data1 is configured for customer name:

CUSTOMER JOE

Data1 label (customer in this example)

Name of the customer number 5

Customer number 5

To access the Data List function:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to DataList.

3. Press to select.

To edit an existing customer name

1. Use 5 6 to scroll to the name, then press .

2. You are now in Edit mode. Make the necessary changes.

3. Press

to accept the new name.

To add a new customer name

1. Press .

2. The Loadrite will find the next available empty slot in the list and put you in Edit mode.

3. Press

to accept the new name

For your convenience, the Loadrite automatically goes to the next slot for your next new customer. If you do not have any more names to add, press

to leave the Edit mode.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

To clear an existing customer name

1. Use 5 6 to scroll to the name.

2. Press .

3. You will see the name disappear.

4. Press to confirm the CLEAR operation.

5. Press any other key to abort.

Alarm Clock On/Off

This option turns the alarm clock on or off. The alarm clock will alert when the Loadrite in either Ready or Standby mode. The alarm clock will not alert if the Loadrite is powered off.

When the alarm time is reached

The Loadrite sounds an alert tone, Alarm Clock is displayed and all indicator lights flash. Press any key to stop the alarm. The alarm will stop after a few seconds.

To turn on/off the alarm clock

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Alarm On/Off.

3. Press

to select.

4. Use

5 6

to scroll to the desired mode, then press .

Alarm Time Set

This option allows you to change the alarm time.

To turn on/off the alarm clock

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Alarm On/Off.

3. Press to select.

4. Use 5 6 to scroll to the desired mode, then press .

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Self Test (Selftest)

Self test function tests various internal memory and devices.

To access the Self Test function:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Selftest.

3. Press to select.

Uplink (Uplink)

Uplink mode is a special mode that communicates with a PC using Loadrite Link

(optional PC application). In this mode, you can use Loadrite Link to

program product names and data list (customer list).

To access the Uplink function:

1. Press

M N O

2. Use 5 6 to scroll to Uplink.

3. Press to select.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

14 Print Functions

The Loadrite can print ‘on-line’, or store data internally for delayed printing. There is normally enough storage for up to one day, depending on usage.

If a printer is connected, all data will be printed as it is generated. This is described in the section ‘Printed Data’ below.

All data generated is temporarily stored in the Loadrite so that it can be printed in full later, or summary reports printed. This is described in the section ‘Print Menu’ on page 64.

On Power Up

Loadrite sign on Optional

Add/Subtract performed

Weight & Sequence number Optional

Data fields Optional

Date / Time Optional

Clear Short Total

Short total & Product name Optional

Data fields Optional

ID number (of loader) Optional

User title (company name) Optional

Standby messages Optional

Date / Time Optional

Clear Long Total

Long total & Product name Always printed

Data fields Optional

ID number (of loader) Always printed

Date / Time Always printed

Zero performed

Weight zeroed Always printed

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Printed Data

When a Loadrite printer is connected, weight data can be printed as you weigh loads. The print options are set up at installation time.

The data can be automatically printed when particular functions are performed as listed below.

Print Menu

Pressing the key in the Ready mode displays the Print menu.

Press and use 5 6to scroll to the desired option.

Press to access selected option.

Print Docket

The options in this menu are as follows:

Docket

Totals

Loadout



Summary

Special

Copy



Data List

Product Names



Volume Conversion Factor



Stand-by



Usage



Reset

 Depending upon the configuration during installation, some options may

not be available.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Print Docket

Print Last Docket function prints the data stored (e.g., ADD, SUBTRACT, etc) between the two last CLEAR events. If the data is not stored, it will not be printed. For example, if the Loadrite 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.

This function will not work if CLEAR is not used as intended. For example,

you are loading sand. Halfway through, second truck comes in. You switch product to rocks and start loading to the second truck (without clearing total of sand). When you run this function, you will get the adds of sand plus the adds and total of rocks.

Print Totals

This function prints the total amount of each product loaded today (since midnight).

Sample Printout:

SAND 10320

PUMICE 10180

Print Loadout

This function prints out ALL print data stored in the Loadrite memory since midnight.

This function gives a printout that is basically the same as if a printer

had been connected all the time. Depending on configuration, every Add, Clear, Zero etc could be included in the printout.

Refer Sample Printout on following page.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Sample Printout:

Zero 0

Add(1) 5100

Add(2) 5220

SAND 10320

CUSTOMER SMITH

ID 966

03 NOV 02 07:45AM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PROD03 PUMICE

Zero 0

Add(1) 5080

Add(2) 5100

Pumice 10180

CUSTOMER ADAMS

ID 966

03 NOV 02 07:45AM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This function requires internal storage to be enabled. All configurations of

this function are set during installation.

Print Summary

This function prints out a summary report that is grouped and summarised by Data1. If Data1 is a customer field, this function generates a customer total report using the data stored in the memory since midnight.

Sample Printout:

CUSTOMER SMITH

SAND 10320

CUSTOMER ADAMS

PUMICE 10180

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Print Special

This is the most powerful function in the print menu. It allows simple reports to be printed from the stored data.

Press and use 5 6 to scroll to

Print Special and press .

Press

at any time to return to the

Ready screen.

Print Special

Select the type of report:

Summary – Prints a summary of the selected data.

History – Prints All the selected data.

Format Summary

Select the period of data to use:

Today – Prints the report based on data recorded since midnight.

All – Prints the report based on all the data stored. (This may be meaningless unless you know the start time).

Period Today

Select how data is to be grouped (used for summary reports only):

Totals – The printout is grouped and summarised by product total.

Customer (Data1) - The printout is grouped and summarised by Data field 1.

Docket (Data2) - The printout is grouped and summarised by Data field 2.

Truck (Data3) - The printout is grouped and summarised by Data field 3.

Group Totals

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

This option only appears if the printout is not grouped on Totals (e.g. Data1, Data2, and Data3):

All – All values are used on the printout.

One – Only one of the ‘Grouped’ values is

reported on. For example, if the printout is grouped on Customer, a report can be generated on one Customer in the memory.

Match All

Once the report is configured, the Loadrite will begin printing (ensure that the printer is connected BEFORE beginning to configure the report).

The generation and printing of the report may take some minutes, depending on how much data is stored.

Print Copy

This function sets the number of docket copies to be printed for each CLEAR event.

Print Data List Names

This function prints out a list of all the Data1 names (normally Customers) configured in the Loadrite. This function is normally only used to check the names when the list has been updated.

Print Product Names

This function prints out a list of all the Product names configured in the Loadrite. This function is normally only used to check the names when the list has been updated.

Print Product Volume Conversion Factors

This function prints out a list of all the product conversion factors configured in the Loadrite. This function is normally only used to check the factors when the list has been updated.

This function is available if volume conversion function is enabled during

installation

Print Stand-by message

The Loadrite normally displayed the service contact details of your local Loadrite dealer when the stand-by key is pressed. These details can also be printed if required by using the ‘Print Stand-by’ function.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Print Usage

This function displays the current usage of the internal print buffer. Percentage free storage will be displayed.

Print Reset

The Reset function allows all data in the temporary internal print buffer to be deleted. It is recommended to run this reset function regularly after other reports have been generated.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

15 Obtaining the Best Accuracy

Lifting Speed

The hydraulic pressure required to lift a load varies with the speed of lift. The Loadrite electronically corrects for most variations, but better accuracy is obtained if you limit the range of lifting speed used.

Keep engine revs constant.

Trigger Point

The hydraulic pressure required to start lifting is much greater than that required to keep the load moving smoothly upwards. It is important that the load is moving at a steady speed when it reaches the trigger point.

We recommend that you start the lift well below the trigger point. In terms of time, at least 2 seconds of lift before the trigger point.

Bounce

Most loaders have pneumatic tyres which can cause the machine to bounce when lifting. Any bounce causes variation in the hydraulic pressure and affects the accuracy of the weight measurement.

To minimise the effect of bounce, always operate the lift lever before accelerating the engine and start the lift well below the trigger point.

Centre of Gravity

The hydraulic pressure in the lifting cylinders depends on where the centre of gravity of the load is.

It is important that the bucket is always in the same position – fully rolled back.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

16 Error Messages

Bouncing Load

If the lift arms are bouncing significantly while weighing, an error occurs. This can happen if, for example, the loader is driven over uneven ground while lifting the load.

The Loadrite can detect a bouncing load and if this occurs, the indicator displays the message Bouncing Load.

Depending on the installation of the Loadrite, there are two possibilities

1. No weight is displayed and hence there is no weight to add. You should repeat the lift. Avoid uneven ground as you lift through or near the trigger point.

2. Weighing Error is turned off and a weight is displayed. You can add the weight to the total (bearing in mind that the weight measurement is not reliable) or you can ignore this weight and repeat the lift smoothly.

Check Power

The Loadrite has detected that the power supply has reached the unstable level. Check that the power source is stable and between +12V and +32 V.

Check Transducer

The Loadrite has detected an error in the pressure transducer signal input. This indicates a fault in either the pressure transducer or the cable that connects the transducer.

Check Trigger

The Loadrite has detected a fault in the trigger or the cable that connects the trigger. Check that the lens on the optical trigger is clear and dust-free.

Check Zero

The Loadrite automatically reminds the operator to check zero occasionally.

See Check Zero Prompt on page 16.

When this message appears you need to perform zero lift.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Lift Under Range

The Loadrite has detected that the Lift pressure was too low.

This indicates a fault in either the pressure transducer or the cable that connects the transducer.

Module Data Lost

The Loadrite has an ability to store data internally in the event that the Data Logger Module LD941 is absent or full. The Loadrite will generate this message when the internal data storage is full and some data has been lost as a result.

You need to install a new data module immediately to avoid further loss of data.

Module Error

The Loadrite has detected an error when writing to the LD941 data logger module.

Check that the module is securely connected to the Loadrite.

Module Full

The Loadrite has detected that the LD941 data logger module is full.

The full module should be removed and taken to the MMS for data transfer.

No Lock

No Lock means that 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 hence there is no weight to add.

Over Target

Over Target means that adding the lifted weight will exceed the target value. The lifted weight can still be added by pressing the ADD key.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

OverTarg 1200

7400

Over Target message

Amount over the target value

Lifted weight

Auto-Add function will not automatically add over-target weight.

Overload

Overload means that the lifted weight exceeds the full scale (capacity) setting. If the Overload Error is set during installation, overloaded weight cannot be added.

Overload

1.200

Overload Message

Amount overloaded

Poor Lift

If a weighing error is close to but not greater than the tolerance limit, the Loadrite displays the warning message Poor Lift.

The weight can be added as usual.

Printer Disabled

Print function has been disabled at installation.

Printer Error

The Loadrite has detected a fault in the printer.

Check that the printer is on-line and not out of paper.

Return Under Range

The Loadrite has detected that the Return pressure was too low.

This indicates a fault in either the pressure transducer or the cable that connects the transducer.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Speed Changed

For accurate measurement, the speed of raising the lift arms must be smooth, without acceleration or deceleration.

The Loadrite can detect changing speed as the arms go past the trigger point. If this occurs, the indicator displays the message Speed Changed.

Depending on the installation of the Loadrite, there are two possibilities:

1. No weight is displayed and hence there is no weight to add. You should repeat the lift. Avoid accelerating and decelerating at or near the trigger sequence.

Too Heavy, Zero Aborted

The Loadrite zero function can only zero up to 4% of full scale.

See page 15 for details.

Warm Up Lift

This message appears if the Loadrite has been switched off for more than 1 hour.

You need to lift the bucket/forks a few times to warm up.

See the Warm Up Screen on page 5 for details.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

17 Specifications

Suitable Applications

The Loadrite measures weight by sensing the hydraulic pressure required to lift a load. A trigger mechanism senses the position of the lifting arms.

Typical vehicles using the Loadrite system are:

• Front end loaders (bucket and/or fork)

• Forklift trucks

Weighing Accuracy

Typical accuracy is ±1% for most bucket loaders. This may vary with different machine types and installation options.

Minimal Weighing Delay

Weighing delay is minimal, because the weighing function is carried out during a normal lift. Loader should be stationary.

Power requirements

Supply Voltage 12 to 32 Volts DC

Supply current Loadrite indicator: 160mA

typical, 350mA max. Loadrite printer: 50mA standby, 4A peak.

Automatic transient suppression. Exceeds relevant SAE specifications for DC automotive power supply transients.

Signal Inputs and Outputs

Pressure transducer input 1 - 20mA (0-100%).

Trigger input Trigger 1: Magnetic or Optical.

Pull-up resistor requiring switch to ground.

Trigger 2: Rotary. Pulse width modulated: 0 - 5V.

Serial communications. RS232C protocol to printer and

data logger

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Display

LCD display Back light

Keypad

22 keys Back light. Numeric and special

functions

Clock

Built-in clock

Hours, minutes, day, month, year.

Year 2000 compliant

Physical

Loadrite indicator Protected to IP54

Weight: 1.6kg

Pressure transducer Protected to IP67

Position sensor Protected to IP67

Available Options

Loadrite printer 24 column

Data logger Provides electronic data

collection

Remote ADD button For operator convenience

Interlock system To disable weighing under

defined machine conditions

A large number of additional operating features can be enabled at installation time.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

18 Output / Input Connections

Transducer

1. +12V

2. Return pressure input

3. Transducer current input

4. +10 volt excitation

5. Lift pressure input

6. Shield

7. Ground

Power/Control

1. Negative supply (ground)

2. Positive supply

3. Remote button 2 (clear)

4. Remote button 1 (add)

5. N.C.

6. Trigger 1: Magnetic or Optical trigger / Interlock

7. N.C.

8. Positive supply to Trigger 2

9. N.C.

10. Trigger 2: Rotary trigger / Interlock

11. N.C.

12. N.C.

13. Ground output

14. Positive output

15. Ground output

Printer/Logger

1. Negative supply to printer

2. Positive supply to printer

3. +12V output

4. N.C.

5. Reserved

6. Printer RS232 output

7. Printer busy input

8. EDP RS232 input

9. EDP RS232 output

10. Ground output

11. Reserved

12. N.C.

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Appendix i Time and Date

The Loadrite has an internal clock that can be used for inserting the time and date into printed data.

You can display the time and date by pressing the

A B C

key.

To set the time and date:

You may need an access code from your Loadrite Dealer to be able to set the clock. This is configured at installation time. A code is needed if the “Clock” function does not appear on the menu.

Press

M N O

Use

to scroll through to Clock. If

not available, scroll to Setup.

Press .

Menu Setup...

Menu Clock

Menu Setup...

YES

Enter the Access code supplied by your Loadrite Dealer,

then press .

Access Code?

Press to select the clock setting function.

Setup Clock

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

The Loadrite displays the first of the time / date screens.

You can use

to scroll through the

time/ date screens. When on the required

screen, press to change the setting.

Time 11:31

Time of day screen:

Press to allow editing, a flashing cursor will appear.

Use the number keys to change time.

Use the

to change AM/PM setting if

available.

Press to confirm the new time.

Time 1

1:31

Day and month screen:

Press to allow editing.

Use the number keys to enter the month and day. (Enter 00 for October, 01 for November, and 02 for December).

Press

to confirm the new date.

Date Oct 18

Year screen:

Press to allow editing.

Use the number keys to enter the year.

Press

to confirm the new year.

Clock Year

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Time of day screen:

Press to allow editing. The setting will flash.

Use the

to change the setting.

Press to confirm the new setting.

Clock 24Hr

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Appendix ii Span Calibration Adjustment

This function allows small changes to be made to the Loadrite calibration if the bucket or forks of the loader are modified or if no accurate test weight is available when the Loadrite is calibrated at installation time.

The adjustment is carried out by entering the total of weights recorded at a weigh bridge (scale house) over a period of time and the corresponding Loadrite total.

To perform the adjustment you need to obtain a security access code from your Loadrite installer.

WARNING The Loadrite alters its calibration every time this function is used. It is

important that you only use this function once with a given set of data. If the same weights are entered again, the Loadrite will over correct and its accuracy will be seriously impaired.

The method is explained below using an example.

Press

M N O

Use

to scroll through to Setup.

Press .

Menu Setup...

Enter the Access code supplied by your Loadrite Dealer.

Then press .

Access Code?

The Loadrite prompts you to enter the Loadrite total weight.

Key in the Loadrite total and press

Loadrite

Key in the weigh bridge total and press

WghBrdge

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

The Loadrite briefly displays Span Updated and then returns to the menu.

Press to return to the Ready screen.

Checking the Adjustment

You can check the Calibration Adjustment by obtaining and comparing new Loadrite and Weighbridge Values. If necessary, the Calibration Adjustment can be performed again using the new data.

Notes to remember:

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 PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Notes

LOADRITE PRO OPERATING MANUAL

Index

Accuracy ..............................................................70

specifications ...................................................75

Adding a load.......................................................13

Alarm......................................................................3

Clock On/Off ....................................................61

Time Set...........................................................61

Auto Add ..............................................................14

Batch mode..........................................................35

Blend mode.......................................................... 46

Bounce

accuracy...........................................................70

Bouncing load - message ....................................71

Bucket Back

when weighing .................................................12

Changing mode....................................................10

Check Power - message......................................71

Check Transducer - message..............................71

Check Trigger - message ....................................71

Check ZERO........................................................ 16

Check Zero - message ........................................71

Clearing totals ......................................................19

Clock .................................................................... 78

menu ..........................................................57, 62

View .................................................................78

Connections-Input/Output....................................77

Data .....................................................................25

Data list ................................................................ 60

Data logger module properties ............................59

Data Lost - message............................................ 72

Date-edit ..............................................................78

Distance Recorder ...............................................30

Error messages....................................................71

Indicator lights........................................................ 2

Language ...............................................................3

LD940 ..................................................................59

Lift speed accuracy..............................................70

Lift speed changed - message.............................74

Lift Under Range - message................................72

Loadrite Link ........................................................62

Long Total ............................................................11

viewing ............................................................. 19

Menu options .......................................................56

Mileage Recorder.................................................30

Mix mode .............................................................42

MMS...............................................................25, 59

Module Error - message ......................................72

Module Full - message ........................................72

No Lock - message..............................................72

Odometer.............................................................30

Over target - message ......................................... 72

Overload - message ............................................73

Poor Lift - message.............................................. 73

data.................................................................. 25

Functions .........................................................63

Printer Disabled - message ................................. 73

Printer Error - message .......................................73

Product changing.................................................23

Ready screen......................................................... 6

Recalling last load................................................ 18

Return Under Range - message.......................... 73

Self test................................................................ 62

Setup menu .........................................................57

Short Total ...........................................................11

clearing ............................................................19

Span calibration adjustment ................................ 81

Specifications....................................................... 75

Split mode............................................................49

Standby.................................................................. 5

Subtracting a load................................................14

Switching on ..........................................................5

Tare function........................................................21

Target mode ........................................................32

Time-edit..............................................................78

Tip-Off function .................................................... 52

Too Heavy - message..........................................74

Totals ...................................................................11

clearing ............................................................19

Trigger point........................................................... 7

accuracy ..........................................................70

Uplink................................................................... 62

Warm up Lift - message.......................................74

Warming up ...........................................................5

Weighing - method...............................................12

Weighing modes .................................................. 10

Zeroing................................................................. 15

Loadrite PRO Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual