13. APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY
A
Auto-add
Automatically adds the lifted weight to the total weight
every time a load is lifted.
Auto-target
A feature that allows you to select target weights for each
truck. When a truck is selected on the Indicator, the target
weight for that truck will automatically be used.
B
Bucket
The attachment on the loader that holds the bulk
product/material or load while it is being transferred.
C
Check Zero
The message displayed periodically to remind the operator
to use the Zero function to set the weight of the bucket to 0.
See also Zero/Zeroing.
D
Data Field
Customizable fields that allow you to label your weighing
data to help you track and monitor your output, for
example, by Truck, Customer, etc.
Data Module
A memory device which connects to the Indicator to store
payload and related data. The Data Module can then be
connected to a PC running MMS software to transfer the
data for the creation of productivity reports.
Display
A screen with adjustable backlighting for night and low-light
operations. Used to display weight information and
messages.
Docket
A printed record of a load.
May also be known as Ticket.
G
Grand Total Mode
The mode used when loading different products to achieve
a total weight. The grand total indicates the total weight of
products loaded.
I
Indicator
The Loadrite user interface installed in a loader or
excavator which the operator uses to record bucket
weights. When used with a belt scale, the term Integrator
should be used.
NOTE: May also be known as Console, Module, In-Cab
Console, Loadrite, Loadrite Console, Head Unit, Clock,
Computer, Scale; however Indicator is the preferred term.
Interlock
Sensors which detect the back and forward positions of the
bucket. Can be used in Legal for Trade software, where the
bucket must be fully rolled back for weighing and rolled
forward for emptying.
See also Legal For Trade.
K
Keypad
A set of numeric or alphanumeric buttons on the Indicator
which allow you to enter numbers, letters and other
characters. Depending on the Indicator model, Keypad may
also refer to other buttons along-side the numeric or
alphanumeric buttons.
L
Legal for Trade
Certification by a local weights and measures authority to
legally sell product from your loader or other scale.
Load
The amount of product added to a truck, or the act of
adding product to a truck.
Loader
The heavy equipment machine or vehicle that is primarily
used to load product onto a vehicle such as a truck,
hopper, rail-car, etc.
May also be known as a front-end loader, loading
machine, loading vehicle, wheel loader, etc.
Loadrite Communications Controller (LCC)
A modem used to transmit data from a Loadrite Indicator to
an email address, a FTP site, Loadrite InsightHQ or
Loadrite Data Services.
Loadrite Weighing System
Refers to the entire Loadrite hardware and software
weighing system installed at a site, including the Indicator,
transducers, sensors, modem, InsightHQ software, etc.
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