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The added value of integrators
in weighing system installations
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weighing and other data are
consistent throughout the
operation. Thus, for example,
the speed of the vehicle,
whether low-, medium- or highspeed,
must be constant and
consistent without braking or
accelerating. This is not only
critical for the weighing
process, but also for the vehicle
to be correctly categorized.
Imagine a low-speed system,
capable of taking measurements
from vehicles traveling at
5-15km/h (3-9mph), installed
inside a toll lane. In this case,
challenges would be to collect
weight measurements within
the tolerance range (typically
±2-3% at two sigmas) while not
slowing down toll operation.
R oad authorities who
purchase and install
dynamic weighing
systems need integrated
solutions that combine
hardware, software and
services. This is something
that manufacturers are not
necessarily able to offer.
Without the integrator’s
capability to install and
customize manufacturers’
products, manufacturers would
not be able to develop their
businesses and clients would
not be able to achieve the full
functionality of the dynamic
weighing system that they
have purchased.
Customers seeking
a dynamic weighing system
do not want to buy sensors or
cameras; instead, they wish
to purchase fully-integrated
systems that can generate
data for the necessary fields –
vehicle weight, classification
and identification, using either
automatic license plate
recognition (ALPR) or radio
frequency identification (RFID).
> Weight enforcement
systems for trucks
> Traffic counting and
classification
> Identification and access
control
> Electronic control systems
> Other intelligent
transportation systems
weighing systems offer data
processing electronics, sensors
and sometimes integrated
solutions with ALPR cameras
or RFID antennas. However,
they do not offer turnkey
solutions that are capable of
integrating data into preexisting
applications.
Another advantage of the
integrator that it is neutral
when choosing technologies
that are available on the market.
Manufacturers may try to sell
their product with disregard for
the suitability of the solution
because they need to amortize
their investment in their
developments. Integrators, on
the other hand, have the entire
market to choose from in order
to find the best solution for the
end user.
How an integrator can help
The first task in which an
integrator adds value for the
end customer is by designing
the most appropriate solution
for each individual project. For
dynamic weighing at low,
medium or high speeds, there
are multiple layouts and
applicable technologies, not just
for weighing, but also to
categorize the vehicle, identify
it, calculate its dimensions, etc.
The management of the flow of
vehicles must also be
considered. This is essential for
ensuring that the accuracy of
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