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Weighing

Use the Weighing window to set special weight conditions, activate the SIM and Manual scale options, trigger warning weights, and activate the net weight adjustment features. 

To set special weight option, select Setup | Weigh Options | Weighing. A window similar to the following will appear.

Special Weights

Threshold

Threshold is the weight at which the program recognizes that a truck is on the scale. A transaction will not be stored unless a truck is on the scale. Threshold is also used frequently in unattended operations.

Tolerance

Tolerance is the weight at which the program recognizes movement on the scale. In most cases, the scale indicator will supply a flag or bit that is used to determine motion. Some indicators do not. In these cases, the program will determine scale motion using the tolerance value. Transactions cannot be stored while the scale is in motion.

Zero Band

Zero Band is only used in unattended mode transactions. It is the weight about zero at which the program will automatically zero the scale. The scale must stabilize within this band and a auto zero command must be defined for the scale port before the zeroing takes place.

Display Division

NTEP requires a stored tare weight match a scale indicators display division setting. Use the Display Division setting to ensure manually entered tares match the scale indicator setting. The display division set for indicators used on truck scales is typically 20 for indicators configured in pounds and 10 for indicators configured in kilograms.

Set this number to 20 for scale indicators used on truck scales configured for pounds or 10 for scale indicators used on truck scale configured for kilograms.

It can be set to any integer from 0 to 1000 to match the display setting of any indicator.

The default is 0, which means any manually entered tare weight will be accepted.

Minimum Net Weight

Enter a value, in pounds (or kilograms). A transaction cannot be completed when the net weight is below the value entered in this field. Zero disables the check for minimum net weight.

The following message appears when a transaction is below the global minimum net weight.

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Maximum Net Weight

Enter a value, in pounds (or kilograms). A transaction cannot be completed when the net weight exceeds the value entered in this field. Zero disables the check for maximum net weight.

The following message appears when a transaction exceeds the global maximum net weight.

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Minimum Gross Weight

Enter a value, in pounds (or kilograms). A transaction cannot be completed when the gross weight is below the value entered in this field. Zero disables the check for minimum gross weight

The following message appears during a transaction when a truck is below the global or truck specific minimum gross weight.

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Maximum Gross Weight

Enter a value, in pounds (or kilograms). A transaction cannot be completed when the gross weight exceeds the value entered in this field. Zero disables the check for minimum gross weight

The following message appears during a transaction when a truck exceeds the global or truck specific maximum gross weight.

Sim / Manual Scales

Include SIM Scale

When checked a scale indicator can be simulated in the Weigh screen. When the Weigh form is active, the SIM scale looks similar to the following.

Use the  Plus and  Minus button to simulate weight in increments of 3000 units (pounds or kilograms).

Include Manual Scale

When checked, the scale indicator in the Weigh screen will display the word "Weight". When this indicator is active, the operator can type values into this box to populate the Weigh In and Weigh Out fields.

Include Manual Entry Scale

When checked, the operator can enter weights directly into the Weigh In and Weigh Out fields without having to Store Ticket between manual weight entries. Select the Manual option on the Weigh form before starting a transaction.

Enter the Weight In and Weight Out on the second weigh screen.

Warning Weights

Warning Trigger Weight

The Warning Trigger Weight works independently from all other set minimum/maximum values. It is used to trigger a warning message to appear when a scale weight has exceeded the set value. To use this feature enter a weight in pounds (or kilograms) and enter a message in the Warning Message box.

Example Weigh In / Weigh Out: Trigger Weight = 50,000

Warning Trigger Weight = 50,000 pounds

Warning Message = A Weight has Exceeded the Trigger Weight of #### lbs

Minimum/Maximum Net and Gross Values = 0

Truck drives onto the scale to Weigh In. Scale goes above 50,000. When the operator clicks the Store Ticket button the following warning message appears.

Click Yes to store the transaction with the exceeded weight. The warning message will appear again during the Weigh Out portion of the transaction.  Click Yes to continue and print the ticket.

Miscellaneous

Zero Return

Check this box to require the scale to return to zero before another transaction can be started.

Multiple Items (Weigh In = Previous Weigh Out)

When processing multiple item weight transactions, check this box to automatically set the weight in for the current item to equal the weight out of the previous item. When left unchecked the weight on the scale will be used for the weight in of the next weighted item.

Manual Entry in Selected Units

When Manual scale is selected, an operator is allowed to manually enter quantities in the Weigh form during a transaction in the UOM set for the selected material. When the Inventory Units for a material is set to Tons, the operator will be able to manually enter the quantity in Tons instead of pounds. This option is often used for customer's who wish to maintain an inventory balance in Interact. 

Adjustments

Adjustments (Percent of Load Label)

In some cases trucks may haul multiple materials in a single load. A multiple item ticket can be created using a single weighment by estimating the amount of each material on the load with a percentage. For example, 75% may be material A and 25% is material B. To activate this feature, enter a label name in the space provided (i.e. % Load). 

During a transaction the adjustment field, % Load in our example, will appear under the Weigh In field. Interact will calculate the ADJUSTED WEIGHT based on the value entered. The adjusted weight will be used in all report and charge calculations. Click the Add Item button to add another percent of load item. The WEIGH IN, WEIGH OUT, and WEIGH NET values will not change. A different material and percentage may be entered. Continue adding items until all items have been entered. 

Adjustments (Percent Deduction Label)

Use the Percent Deduction feature to deduct a percentage of net weight. In some cases the operator may need to account for moisture and foreign material. To activate this feature, enter a label name in the space provided (i.e. % Deduct)

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During a transaction the adjustment field, % Deduct in our example, will appear under the Weigh Out field. Interact will calculate the ADJUSTED WEIGHT based on the value entered. The adjusted weight will be used in all report and charge calculations. This feature can also be used with the Multiple Item feature. During a transaction, click the Add Item button to add another percent duduct item. The WEIGH IN, WEIGH OUT, and WEIGH NET values will not change. A different material and percentage may be entered. Continue adding items until all items have been entered.

Weight Deduction Option (not yet available)

The Percent Deduction feature can be configured to allow the operator to enter a number of pounds rather than a percentage.