or 2500 Flash Series Instrument
with Intalogix Technology
50512 / SJ4785
Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc.
821 Locust
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Created 2/99
Issue #1 2/99 New Product Release.
Issue #2 02/03 Software Enhancements
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However, although this
manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product, Fairbanks Scales makes no representations
or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual, and reserves the right to make changes to this manual without
notice when and as improvements are made.
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50512 / SJ4785 Issue #2 Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
A. Introduction.............. 4
B. Specifications ............. 4
Section 2: Operation
A. Operation ............................................................... 5
B. Axle Weighing Examples ...................................... 10
Section 3: Programming
A. Programming ......................................................... 11
B. Operation Menu..................................................... 12
C. Configuration Menu ............................................... 13
Section 4: Communication / Port setup
A. 4 to 20 mA Setup................................................... 20
B. Communication Ports ............................................ 21
C. Devices ................................................................. 22
D. Remote Display .................................................... 25
Section 5: Diagnostics
A. Loadcell Failure ..................................................... 26
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50512 / SJ4785 Issue #2 A. Introduction:
The Full Length Axlematic for Fairbanks 2500-F2 indicators allows vehicles to be
weighed one axle at a time on standard full length truck scales. This program
allows Gross-Tare Net weighing, Inbound/Outbound weighing, and either
MANUAL or AUTO axle weighing. A third mode, DYNAMIC, is designed for scale
platforms with special section lengths and is available by Inquiry. Fees may be
assigned to the process and data is stored for reports and/or output to a computer.
Note: Axle weights are NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE. Weights obtained from a vehicle fully on
a scale can be used as legal weights providing scale is NTEP and certified by
Weights and Measures.
B. Specifications:
The Full Length Axlematic is designed to operate on any full electronic scale with 3
or more sections( truck must be fully scale born when complete). In MANUAL
mode or AUTO mode, the program will operate on a single load cell installed on a
mechanical scale with limited features. The indicator must be Fairbanks 2500-F2
with Intalogix Technology. The indicator comes with standard IN/OUT operation,
five (5) output ports, data storage capabilities, report generators, and flash program
capabilities. The basic setup may be Data Terminal or Weight Only. Traffic lights
are controlled by the instrument for traffic control. Axle weighing can take place in
three modes:
MANUAL
AUTO
*DYNAMIC
*Note : Dynamic mode requires a special scale platform and setup.
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Section 1: Introduction A. Operation:
Front Panel:
26680 is the WEIGHT display, UNITS, and DIVISIONS of the scale
TRAFFIC CONTROL AUTO is the mode of the weighing, selectable (automatic)
Day, Time, and Date are displayed at the bottom
Arrow Keys-When pressed move the cursor in the direction indicated
Menu Key-When pressed, changes to Operation Menu, also, continued pressing
will return to the weigh mode
Zero Key-When pressed, sets the display to center-of-zero
Print Key-When pressed, sends data to printer(s), pre-programming required
Units Key-when pressed, changes Units of weight to secondary units of weight IF
pre-programmed
Enter Key-When pressed, enters selection into memory
0 to 9-When pressed enters numeric data such as scale number, tare, loop ID
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PRINT
ZERO
UNITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
7
8
9
ENTER
MENU
4733-1
26680
GROSS
TARE
TRAFFIC CONTROL AUTO
TUES 9:34AM 11-04-98
lb
0 MENU MENU
ZERO
PRINT
UNITS
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
7
8
9
Section 2: Operation The axle weighing modes are accessed by placing the cursor next to the legend
"TRAFFIC CONTROL" and pressing ENTER until the desired mode is displayed.
NONE: The scale will operate as a standard indicator. A Gross - Tare - Net weighment
maybe processed, or, if operating in Data Terminal mode, an Inbound/Outbound
weighment may be processed.
RED: Traffic light test only.
GREEN: Traffic light test only.
MANUAL: In this mode there must be an attendant
Light is GREEN, Steering axle pulls on scale and stops
Operator presses PRINT, Screen changes to Axle capture screen
Light turns RED, after time-out, Total is displayed,
Light turns GREEN, Drive axle pulls on scale and stops
Operator presses PRINT,
Light turns RED, time-out Total updates
Light turns GREEN, tandem pulls on scale and stops
Operator presses PRINT,
Light turns RED, after time-out Total updates
Light turns GREEN
Repeat for other axles up to seven (7)
Press MENU key to complete weighments and print/store data
Truck exits scale
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26680
GROSS
TARE
TRAFFIC CONTROL AUTO
TUES 9:34AM 11-04-98
lb
0 AUTO: In this mode an attendant is not required.
Light is GREEN, steering axle pulls on scale and stops
Light changes to RED, screen changes to Axle capture screen
Time-out, Total is displayed
Light turns to GREEN, drive axle pulls on scale and stops
Light turns to RED, time-out, Total updates
Light turns to GREEN, tandem axle pulls on scale and stops
Light turns to RED, time-out, Total updates
Light turns to GREEN, repeat,
OR
Far end of scale senses weight
Light turns RED, time-out, Auto Print
Truck exits scale
(IF stored product, customer, or tares are enabled there MUST BE AN OPERATOR PRESENT)
DYNAMIC: The Dynamic mode is by INQUIRY ONLY. Fairbanks uses a special section-
length scale platform for this application. DO NOT use unless approved for use by
inquiry.
In this mode there is no attendant required.
Light is GREEN
Truck pulls onto scale at 3-5 MPH, maintains constant speed, reaches
far end of scale
Light turns RED, truck stops fully on scale, time-out, Auto Print of Axles and Total
Light turns GREEN, truck exits the scale
(IF PROMPTS ARE ENABLED, AN OPERATOR MUST BE PRESENT)
Suggested configuration for Full Length Axlematic:
MANUAL Mode:
TRAFFIC CONTROL set to MANUAL
1 Scale
Tare Mode set to Enable Tare OR Disable Tare
Operating Mode set to Data Terminal OR Weight only
Title, IF needed Enter Name and Address of Facility (for printing or data storage)
Field Names, If needed Enter names for Truck #, Trailer #, ETC.
Prompts, If needed, prompt for choices as needed
Reports, set up a report for data printing IF needed
Axle Controls, set Control Defaults as a starting point
Set FEE in SINGLE, NO FEE, or PROMPT FEE GTN
If FEE is YES in GTN PROMPT, the Fee can be selected before print
Printer, ticket, form, or journal
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50512 / SJ4785 Issue #2 AUTO Mode:
TRAFFIC CONTROL set to AUTO
1 Scale
Tare Mode set to Disable Tare
Operating Mode set to Weight Only or Data Terminal
Title, IF needed Enter Name and Address of Facility (for printing or data storage)
Field Names, If needed Enter names for Truck #, Trailer #, ETC.
Prompts, None selected
Reports, set up a report for data printing IF needed
Axle Controls, set Control Defaults as a starting point
Set FEE in SINGLE, NO FEE, or PROMPT FEE GTN
If FEE is YES in GTN PROMPT, the Fee can be selected before print (Non-Auto)
Printer, Form or journal
The automatic mode requires the 'INITIAL WEIGHT', 'MINIMUM WEIGHT', 'FINAL
WEIGHT','AXLE TIMER', and the 'TOTAL TIMER' to be loaded in the 'AXLE CONTROL
MENU'.
The 'INITIAL WEIGHT' is the weight that triggers the automatic sequence and should be
a value that is greater than that caused by improper operation (people, animals and
light traffic) and less than the maximum expected steering axle of a truck i.e. 1000lbs.
The 'MINIMUM WEIGHT' should be set to a value that causes the automatic sequence to
be sustained after the steering axle is weighed and has moved forward. i.e. 500lbs.
The 'FINAL WEIGHT' can be used to trigger a print cycle in place of a 'TOTAL TIMER' or
physical sensor. This value is a weight to be detected by the last scale section of a full
electronic truck scale. Note: in a scale with one cell (type S truck scale) this value has no
effect.
The AXLE TIMER is used to delay switching the traffic lights to red when a truck axle is
detected. The lights are programmed to stay on for a minimum of 3 seconds before
switching back to green.
The TOTAL TIMER is started after each axle is detected and weighed. When the timer
expires, the axle measurement is stopped and the print cycle is started. It has some of the
attributes of the FINAL WEIGHT value and can be used in conjunction with it. A print cycle
is initiated when no activity is detected, for a time greater than the 'TOTAL TIMER', or if
the 'FINAL WEIGHT' value is detected over the last section of a full electronic truck scale.
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50512 / SJ4785 Issue #2 DYNAMIC Mode: The Dynamic mode is by INQUIRY ONLY. Fairbanks uses a special
section-length scale platform for this application. DO NOT use unless approved for
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