OM6008 02/03 Optional Equipment - Section 6 Payload Meter III Page 6-3 OPERATION SECTION Data Gathering Windows 95/98/NT software is available to download, store and view payload and fault information. The PC software will download an entire truck fleet into one Paradox database file. Users can query the database by date, time, truck type and truck number to produce reports, graphs and export the data. The software can export the data in '.CSV' format that can be easily imported into most spreadsheet applications. The Windows software is not compatible with the Payload Meter 2 system.
INTRODUCTION Payload Meter III (PLMIII) measures, displays and records the weight of material being carried by an off- highway truck. The system generally consists of a payload meter, a gauge display, deck-mounted lights, and sensors. The primary sensors are four suspension pressures and an inclinometer. Other inputs include a body up signal, brake lock signal, and speed. Data Summary 5208 haul cycles can be stored in memory. The following information is recorded for each haul cycle:
Payload Operator ID number (0000-9999) Distance traveled loaded and empty The amount of time spent empty run/stop, loading, loaded run/stop, and dumping Maximum speed loaded and empty with time of day Average speed loaded and empty Empty carry-back load Haul-cycle, loading, dumping start time of day. Peak positive and peak negative frame torque with time of day Peak sprung load with time of day Tire ton-mph for each front and average per rear tires It is important that each payload meter be configured for each truck using the PC software. The information for frame serial number and truck number is used by the database program to organize the payload data.
In addition, the payload meter must be configured to make calculations for the proper truck model. Improper configuration can lead to data loss and inaccurate payload calculations. The payload meter stores lifetime data that cannot be erased. This data includes: Top 5 maximum payloads and time stamps. Top 5 positive and negative frame torque and time stamps Top 5 maximum speeds and time stamps