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
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.
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.
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.
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
Adjustments