OM6008 08/06 Payload Meter III - Section 60 Page 60-5 PAYLOAD METER III INTRODUCTION Data Gathering Windows 95/98/NT software is available to down- load, 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 applica- tions. The Windows software is not compatible with the Payload Meter II system.
Payload Meter III (PLM III) 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 suspen- sion 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 fol- lowing information is recorded for each haul cycle: 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. 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 The payload meter stores lifetime data that cannot be erased.
This data includes: Top five maximum payloads and time stamps. Top five positive and negative frame torque and time stamps Top five maximum speeds and time stamps