5.8.3 Scale Sensing (Optional)
Scale Sensing is similar to Valve Sensing, however
we do not interface with the PLC, but talk directly
to the Scale just as your Apex system does. Select
the type of scale indicator you will be using on this
scale. Your scale indicator should be networkable.
If it is not, then contact our Sales Department and
they will instruct you on how to convert a
traditional indicator into a network-able one. Once
you have confirmed that the scale indicator is
accessible via TCP/IP (the network), please enter
the IP address and TCP Port that it can be accessed on. Below is a listing of the
rest of the settings on this screen. These are the criteria used while monitoring the
scale output to decide if and when to generate reports.
Tare Minimum
This is the minimum weight that we will use for a tare weight. This
should be set high enough so anything smaller than a truck is not
detected on the scale.
Tare Maximum
This is the maximum weight that the scale will read and still pass
information to the NVS. Anything over this threshold will generate a
possible Tare Contamination Report. We want to be certain that the
trucks are empty before we add our product in as to not mix any product
with the material from another company.
Weight Decrease Limit
When filling a truck on the scale, sometimes the weight will bounce up
and down by small amounts 20-40 pounds. This setting determines the
amount of weight decrease that should be considered as the truck having
left the scale. The default settings is 1000 pounds.
Ticket Weight Different Limit
This refers to the maximum weight difference between the weight read
from the scale and the gross weight field on the ticket. These weights
may not always match since the driver may get out of the vehicle. The
default is 500 pounds.
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