Air Weigh BinMaxx User manual

User Guide
PN: 901-0147-000 Rev. 002
BinMaxx™Scale
The Leader in Onboard Weighing Technology TM

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Table of Contents
BinMaxx Overview ............................................................3
Scale Buttons..................................................................3
Calibration.........................................................................4
Preliminary Considerations..............................................4
Calibration Procedure......................................................5
Equipment Needed......................................................5
Entering Empty and Heavy Weights............................5
Heavy Calibration........................................................6
Empty Calibration........................................................7
User Guide.........................................................................8
User / System Operation.................................................8
Screen Displays and Functions.......................................9
LIFT # / NET or TOTAL Screen.....................................11
Erase / Print ..................................................................12
ERASE LIFTS, Screen 1 ...........................................12
PRINT, ERASE Screen 2 ..........................................13
Setup ............................................................................14
Calibration.....................................................................15
Display Setup................................................................15
Power-Up Mode ........................................................16
Truck Number............................................................17
Set Pin.......................................................................17
Printer Port................................................................17
CAL WT Setup ..........................................................17
Date and Time...........................................................18
Diagnostics ...................................................................19
Display ......................................................................19
ECU ..........................................................................19
ERROR MESSAGES........................................................21
APPENDIX A....................................................................21
Limited Warranty.............................................................26
Procedure for Warranty Claims......................................27

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BinMaxx Overview
The BinMaxx Front-End Loader Scale calculates and displays
the bin net (content) weight of any bin, records the lift number
associated with that bin, and displays an accumulated net
weight of all bins lifted. Users can also record the date and time
of each lift using the optional date and time printer (part #
1250). You can print weights of individual lifts immediately, or
all lift weights together at the end of the workday.
You must calibrate your BinMaxx scale before use. Before
starting the calibration process, it’s a good idea to become
familiar with the BinMaxx scale display.
Scale Buttons
To illuminate the display: press any key one time.
To go back: push the ESC key to revert to the previous screen.
Any unsaved changes will be erased if you press ESC.
To select a menu item: use the up or down arrow keys ▲ or ▼
to highlight your chosen menu item. The item will blink when it is
highlighted. Choose OK to select the blinking item.
To save a change: Press the OK key.
Main menu: Throughout this manual, the term “Main Menu”
refers to the top menu. This menu shows PRINT, ERASE /
SETUP / DIAGNOSTICS if you are using the BinMaxx RS-232
port to print, or ERASE / SETUP / DIAGNOSTICS otherwise.

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Calibration
When you are using a BinMaxx scale, you need to calibrate your
refuse vehicle before it can be placed in service. We suggest
calibrating the scale using 4 cu. yd. bins. Alternately, you can
calibrate the scale using the Air-Weigh calibration tank (part
#1280).
In the event that you calibrate your BinMaxx scale using a
calibration tank, please see Appendix A for instructions.
During the calibration process, you will lift a 4 cu. yd. bin multiple
times. The first time, fill the bin one-half to three-quarters with
gravel or some other medium. The second time, you will weigh
the bin when it is empty. Follow the instructions provided on the
display and in this manual to complete the system calibration.
After you have successfully lifted and dropped each bin five
times, calibration will be complete.
NOTE: It is important that the calibration be completed as
quickly as possible so that the arm temperature does not
vary much during the calibration process.
Preliminary Considerations
In order for BinMaxx to weigh accurately, you must have an
accurate weight for the bins you use to calibrate. If you are not
using the calibration tank, you must weigh the bin you will be
using for your calibration process.
Do not begin calibration until you have performed the sensor
seating process described in the BinMaxx Installation Guide.
NOTE: If you are using an Air-Weigh calibration tank to
perform the calibration, please see Appendix A.

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Calibration Procedure
The following pages provide a step-by-step procedure for
performing the HEAVY and EMPTY calibrations, respectively.
Equipment Needed
Access to an accurate ground scale
Quantity (2) of 4 cu. yd. refuse bins with similar dimensions
and weight
Approximately 2500 lbs. of material, such as gravel, to load
into one of the 4 cu. yd. bins
NOTE: When you are filling the heavy bin, select a material
that will not shift much during the calibration process.
Entering Empty and Heavy Weights
1. Select one of the bins to be used as your empty calibration
weight.
2. Weigh the bin on the ground scale.
3. Record your empty weight into your BinMaxx scale. To do so,
push ESC until you reach the PRINT, ERASE / SETUP /
DIAGNOSTICS screen, i.e., the main menu. Select SETUP
and push the ▼key repeatedly until you reach CAL WT
SETUP.
4. Select CAL WT SETUP, then select EMPTY WEIGHT. Use
▲or▼ to enter the empty weight and press OK.
5. Remove the empty bin from the ground scale.
6. Place the loaded heavy bin onto the ground scale and record
the heavy weight into the BinMaxx scale.
7. Push ESC to return to the CAL WEIGHTS screen. Select
HEAVY WEIGHT > OK. Use the ▲or▼ to enter the heavy
weight and push OK. Push ESC until you return to the main
menu.
8. Remove the heavy bin from the ground scale.
9. Place the empty and heavy bins near the vehicle to be
calibrated.

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NOTE: An empty four-yard bin should weigh between 400
and 600 lbs.
Heavy Calibration
1. Turn the vehicle on and wait for the scale to power up.
2. Place the filled bin on the forks.
3. From the main menu, select the following options: SETUP >
OK > CALIBRATION > OK > HEAVY WEIGHT > OK.
4. Wait a few seconds after the USE FILLED AIR-WEIGH CAL
WEIGHT screen appears. The display will then show RAISE
WEIGHT UNTIL DISPLAY FLASHES. Begin lifting the bin.
NOTE: On the first lift the low proximity switch does not
cause the display to flash.
5. Lift the filled calibration tank until the display flashes,
indicating that it has reached the high proximity switch. During
the lift, the display will show LIFT #1.
6. After several moments, the display will stop flashing and
change to LOWER WEIGHT UNTIL DISPLAY FLASHES.
Lower the calibration tank again in one motion. While you
lower the tank, the display will show DROP #1. When you
reach the low proximity switch location, the display will flash.
Immediately stop lowering the tank, being careful not to touch
the ground.
7. If you stop or pause at any time while raising or lowering the
calibration tank, before the display flashes, you may receive a
LIFT ERROR. The error message will instruct you to restart
the calibration process.
8. Repeat lifting and lowering the calibration tank until the Heavy
calibration is complete. The scale will repeat the instructions
and show the count of lifts and drops remaining.
After five lifts and drops the heavy calibration is complete. The
scale will show HEAVY WEIGHT CALIBRATION DONE... After
a few seconds, the display will change to show EMPTY CALIB
REQUIRED BEFORE USE.

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Empty Calibration
1. Remove the filled bin from the forks and replace with the
empty bin.
2. Select the following options from the main menu: SETUP >
OK > CALIBRATION > OK > EMPTY WEIGHT > OK.
3. Wait a few seconds after the USE EMPTY AIR-WEIGH CAL
WEIGHT screen appears. The display will then show RAISE
WEIGHT UNTIL DISPLAY FLASHES.
4. Repeat the above instructions to lift and lower the fork five
times and record five weights. As above, the display will show
the remaining LIFT and DROP numbers, and will flash when it
is time to reverse the arm direction from lift to lower and lower
to lift.
5. If you stop or pause at any time while raising or lowering the
calibration tank, before the display flashes, you may receive a
LIFT ERROR. The error message will instruct you to restart
the calibration process.
When you have completed five empty lifts and drops without an
error, calibration is complete. The scale will show EMPTY
WEIGHT CALIBRATION DONE on the display. After a few
seconds, the display will change to show the Lift Number / Bin
Net Weight display.
Once calibrated, your BinMaxx scale will display weight in 20lb
(10kg) increments, and is ready for use.
NOTE: You can change the empty calibration weight after it
has been entered. Once you enter a new empty calibration
weight, the scale will automatically recalculate the empty
ratio and offset.

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User Guide
User / System Operation
BinMaxx scale acquires measurements while the bin is in motion.
The scale measures the heavy weight while lifting and the empty
weight while lowering. From those two measurements, the net
weight is calculated and displayed. This measurement area is
called the measurement zone.
The measurement zone is determined based on a fork height,
low proximity switch setting of 48” –52” and a high proximity
switch setting of approximately 98 –102”from the ground. The
distance between these two locations provides a measurement
zone window of approximately 50”.
In order to get the most accurate readings with the least amount
of lift errors, follow these recommended procedures:
Do:
Provide as smooth and consistent a lift and drop as
possible while going through the measurement zone.
Don’t:
Do not pause during a lift or drop in the measurement
zone.
Do not try to arrange or shift the bin load while in the
measurement zone.
Do not exceed 60 seconds above the high proximity switch
when emptying a bin before returning to the measurement
zone.
BinMaxx will update the lift number and net weight soon after the
bin has dropped below the low proximity switch measurement
area.

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Screen Displays and Functions
At power-up the Air-Weigh logo will be momentarily displayed,
followed by the BinMaxx name and model number. The next
screen depends upon calibration status and system settings.
If the system has not been calibrated, “CALIBRATON REQUIRED
BEFORE USE” will be displayed. If only the heavy calibration has
been completed, “EMPTY CALIB REQUIRED BEFORE USE” will
be displayed.
Once the scale has been fully calibrated it will display RESET
LIFT # or LIFT # / NET, depending on user settings.
RESET LIFT #
YES
NO
From this screen, the driver can reset both the lift number and the
total (accumulated net bin weight) value. At the beginning of a
shift the driver may want to zero the lift number and net weight
value before beginning the route. If the vehicle is turned off during
the course of the day, when it is restarted and the system powers
up the BinMaxx screen will ask if the user wants to reset the lift
number and/or the net weightnvalue. The driver can choose to
reset either, both or neither to zero at this time.
RESET LIFT: You can RESET LIFT # by choosing YES or NO.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select YES or NO and press OK.
If you select YES, the display will show RESET LIFTS
(ACCEPTED) and the LIFT # will be set to zero. The RESET
WEIGHT screen will display.
If you select NO, the lift number will NOT be reset and will remain
at its last recorded lift number. The RESET WEIGHT screen will
display when you are finished.

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RESET WEIGHT: You can RESET WEIGHT by selecting YES or
NO. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select YES or NO and press
OK.
If you select YES, the display will show RESET WEIGHT
(ACCEPTED) and the net and total value will be set to zero. The
LIFT # / NET screen will display.
If you select NO, the net and total weight will NOT be reset and
will remain at its last recorded weight. The LIFT # / NET screen
will display when you are finished.
Once you have completed the default reset process, the display
will show one of two screens:
Screen 1A: OR Screen 2A:
Screen 1B: OR Screen 2B:
If Screen 1A or B appears, the printer is not connected or is not
turned on, or you have chosen to use BinMaxx’s RS-232 port for
data stream output rather than printing. The ComLink will record
all data, which can be printed or transferred at a later time.(For
data stream output rather than printing, please reference
Application Note, 903-0142-000, BinMaxx, Output Data Stream on
RS232 Port.)
NOTE: The printer must be connected and turned on in order
to record the current date and time. If the ComLink does not
detect a printer, it will record an elapsed time but not a
current time.
LIFT# 9999
NET 0
LIFT# 9999
NET 0
“OK” PRINTS
TOTAL
1234560
TOTAL
1234560
“OK” PRINTS

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If Screen 2A or B appears, the optional printer has been installed
and is powered on in the vehicle. The printer MUST be turned on
manually. Once it is attached and operating, the date and time will
be recorded on all transactions and the operator can print any
current single lift by pressing the OK button. All lift data will be
recorded and stored in the BinMaxx ComLink and can be printed
or transferred to an OBC at a later time. The recorded lift data can
be printed individually or all transactions can be printed based on
user command input.
NOTE: BinMaxx can store up to 1000 lifts and associated
data. You can print or transfer the data at any time. If the
ComLink reaches 1000 lifts without being cleared, the new
lifts will not be recorded and the operator will get a MEMORY
FULL, NO RECORDING message on the display.
NOTE: To change the print status, go to SETUP, described
later in the document, or turn off the printer.
LIFT # / NET or TOTAL Screen
The LIFT # / NET or TOTAL screen are the two weight display
screens shown during operation.
LIFT #: This number will increase by 1 every time a complete lift
(lift, empty, lower) of a bin has taken place. The number will
continue to increase until reset or until it reaches 1000.
NET: This is the bin net (content) weight. Once a lift is completed,
the bin net weight will be displayed, typically before the bin is
placed back upon the ground. This value will remain until another
lift is completed.
TOTAL
1234560
LIFT# 9999
NET 0

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TOTAL: This number is the accumulated net total weight. This
value will continue to increase as the net weight of each bin
emptied is accumulated and displayed. The net total weight
number will continue to increase until it is reset or reaches
9,999,980 lbs.
Erase / Print
From the LIFT # / NET screen, press the UP or Down arrow
buttons to display the TOTAL screen. Pressing ESC will display
one of the following main menu screens, dependent upon whether
you have selected LIFTS REPORT (the default) or DATA
STREAM on the PRINTER PORT screen under the SETUP menu.
Main Menu 1: Main Menu 2:
NOTE: Main menu version 2 will display only if a printer is
connected to the BinMaxx ComLink and turned on, and LIFTS
REPORT, the default selection, is chosen.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons on the display to choose the
desired option. Press the OK button to select the desired option.
Pressing ESC will return you to the previous menu.
ERASE LIFTS, Main Menu 1
Select ERASE LIFTS by pressing the OK button when flashing.
The Erase Lifts screen will allow the operator to either
1) Reset the lift number and net weight total OR
2) Erase all recorded data.
RESET LIFTS or ERASE ALL will be displayed. Use the UP or
DOWN arrow to select the action desired.
ERASE LIFTS
SETUP
DIAGNOSTICS
PRINT,ERASE
SETUP
DIAGNOSTICS

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Select RESET LIFTS by pressing the OK button when flashing.
The display will return you to the default Reset Lift # and Weight
process as seen during power-up. Follow the display instructions
to reset the lift or weight data as described above.
NOTE: Selecting Reset Lifts does not delete lift data stored in
the ComLink. It only resets the lifts and weight data on the
display.
If you want to ERASE ALL, Press OK. The screen will display a
warning that reads, “USE CAUTION! PUSH “OK” TO ERASE
ALL”. Pressing OK will delete all lift and weight data stored in the
BinMaxx Comlink.
NOTE: Once the ComLink has saved 1000 lifts, the memory is
full. When you turn on the BinMaxx display you will see an
error message reading MEMORY FULL, NO RECORDING,
PRESS ESC. Pressing ESC does not clear the memory but
will allow you to access the BinMaxx menu. In order to clear
the memory, use the ERASE ALL command.
PRINT, ERASE Main Menu 2
If the system detects a printer, Main Menu 2 will be displayed.
Select PRINT, ERASE by pressing OK.
Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select the desired action. This
screen will allow the operator to do one of the following
1) Reset the lift number and weight total
2) Print all recorded lift and weight data
3) Erase all recorded data.
ERASE LIFTS
SETUP
DIAGNOSTICS
RESET LIFTS
ERASE ALL
USE CAUTION
PUSH “OK”TO
ERASE ALL

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Select RESET LIFTS by pressing OK. The display will return you
to the default Reset Lift # and Weight process. Follow the display
instructions to reset the lift or weight data as described above.
Select PRINT LIFTS by pressing OK. If the ComLink does not
detect a printer, the display will show the error message “NO
PRINTER.”Otherwise, the message “PRINTING ALL
LIFTS….ESC CANCELS” will display. Press OK to print all
recorded lifts. Press the ESC button at any time during the printing
process to cancel any remaining printing.
NOTE: Print Lifts does not delete lift data stored in the
ComLink. To erase data stored in the ComLink, use the Erase
All command.
Select ERASE ALL by pressing OK. This process will permanently
delete all lift and weight information from the BinMaxx Comlink. If
you select ERASE ALL, you will see a caution message that
reads, “USE CAUTION! PUSH “OK” TO ERASE ALL”. Press OK
to permanently delete all lift and weight data stored in the BinMaxx
ComLink.
Setup
Selecting SETUP allows the user to perform the following
functions, Use the UP or DOWN arrows to scroll between the
listed menu items and to select the desired action.
CALIBRATION –Perform a system calibration
DISPLY SETUP –LBS/KG, brightness, light timeout
PRINT,ERASE
SETUP
DIAGNOSTICS
RESET LIFTS
PRINT LIFTS
ERASE ALL
USE CAUTION
PUSH “OK” TO
ERASE ALL
PRINT,ERASE
SETUP
DIAGNOSTICS

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PWR UP MODE –Reset Lift # / Weight Prompt
TRUCK NUMBER –Enter / edit a truck ID number
SET PIN # –Set a PIN number
PRINTER PORT –Set output for printer or data stream
CAL WT SETUP –Enter calibration weight (empty / heavy). Do
this BEFORE you begin calibrating.
DATE / TIME –Enter date and time. Requires a printer to be on
and correctly installed.
Calibration
Select CALIBRATION. Press OK. Follow the Calibration process
in Section II, and/or follow the instructions provided on the scale
display.
Display Setup
Select DISPLY SETUP and press OK.
The display will show the following options:
LBS / KGS –Sets display as pounds or kilograms
BRIGHTNESS –will change the display brightness
LITE TIMEOUT –sets the display timeout time
Select LBS / KGS and press OK. The display will show POUNDS
and KILOGRAMS. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select the
desired action. Press OK. If you select POUNDS, the screen will
display POUNDS, (Now Lbs). If you select KILOGRAMS, the
screen will display KILOGRAMS, (Now Kgs).
CALIBRATION
DISPLY SETUP
PWR UP MODE
CALIBRATION
DISPLY SETUP
PWR UP MODE

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Select BRIGHTNESS and press OK. The display will show
BRIGHT and DIM. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select the
desired action. Press OK. If you select BRIGHT is selected, the
screen will display BRIGHT, (Now Bright); if you select DIM, the
screen will display DIM, (Now DIM).
Select LITE TIMEOUT and press OK. The display will show
BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT and a flashing location with MINS. Use
the UP or DOWN arrow to select the amount of time you want the
backlight to stay on after your last keypad use, and press OK.
Power-Up Mode
Select PWR UP MODE and press OK.
This function allows the user to modify the default POWER UP,
RESET LIFT or WEIGHT screen. The default display will show
PROMPT RESET, DON’T PROMPT (Now Prompt). Use the UP or
DOWN arrows to select a desired action.
When (Now Prompt) is displayed, any time the truck is powered
up, it will prompt the driver to Reset the Lift # and/or the Weight to
zero.
If the driver does not want to reset the Lift # or Weight at power
up, select DON’T PROMPT and press OK. The display will show
(Now Don’t) as accepted.
NOTE: In DON’T PROMPT mode, the lift number and total
weight will continue to accumulate until the total weight
reaches 9,999,980 or until you erase the lifts and weight total
from the ComLink.
CALIBRATION
DISPLY SETUP
PWR UP MODE

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Truck Number
Select TRUCK NUMBER by pressing the down arrow from the top
screen (CALIBRATION). Press OK. The screen will display
TRUCK NUMBER with a flashing line. Use the UP or DOWN
arrows to select the truck number desired. Hold the UP or DOWN
arrow button to accelerate the number selection. Once you reach
the number you want to select, press OK. You may choose any
number between 0 and 9999.
Set Pin
Select SET PIN # and press OK. The screen will display
PERSONAL ID# with a flashing line. Use the UP or DOWN arrows
to select the PIN number desired. Hold the UP or DOWN arrow
button to accelerate the number selection. Once you see the
number you want to select, press OK.
Printer Port
Select PRINTER PORT, Press OK. The display will show LIFTS
REPORT or DATA STREAM.
If you select LIFTS REPORT, the display will show (Now Report).
In this mode the system is expecting a printer to be attached for
printing all lift and weight data.
If you select DATA STREAM, the display will show (Now Stream).
In this mode the system is expecting an OBC to be attached to
download Lift and Weight data.
CAL WT Setup
Select CAL WT SETUP and press OK. The display will show the
following.
TEST WEIGHT
EMPTY WEIGHT
HEAVY WEIGHT

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In this mode the BinMaxx system is looking for the empty and
heavy calibration weights to be input into the system. If you use
the Air-Weigh calibration weight to calibrate, the heavy weight is
2580 lbs and the empty weight is 480 lbs. If you instead use
empty and heavy bins to calibrate, enter the empty and heavy bin
weights as measured on a scale. Enter the weights into the
system as follows:
Select EMPTY WEIGHT and press OK. The display will show
ENTER EMPTY TEST WEIGHT with a flashing line. Press the UP
or DOWN arrow to select the correct empty weight identified on
the Calibration weight and press OK. Note that the new value will
immediately replace the previous empty calibration weight in all
weight calculations.
If you want to select HEAVY WEIGHT, press OK. The display will
show ENTER HEAVY TEST WEIGHT with a flashing line. Press
the UP or DOWN arrow to select the correct heavy weight
identified on the calibration weight. Press OK. The new value will
have no effect on weight calculations unless you perform a later
Heavy Calibration.
Date and Time
Select DATE / TIME and press OK. In order to set the date and
time, you need to install and turn on the optional printer. If
BinMaxx does not sense a printer, the following message will
display:
If a printer is connected and powered on, the display will show the
following:
DATE / TIME
REQUIRES
PRINTER ON
SELECT FIELD
10:23
07/23/12

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Use the UP and DOWN and RIGHT and LEFT arrows to select
the correct field. Once you have selected the correct field, use the
UP and DOWN arrows to select the proper date or time.
Diagnostics
The diagnostics screens are helpful in identifying what may be
causing a scale problem. Select DIAGNOSTICS and press OK.
Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the desired action. The
screen will display the following:
DISPLAY –Information about the display and its S/W version
ECU –Electronic Control Unit (BinMaxx ComLink) sensor and
calibration data and ComLink ID
Display
Select DISPLAY and press OK. The display will show the display
model # (5800C), current weight display (Lbs or Kgs), display
software version # (S/W V001) and a display serial number.
ECU
Select ECU and press OK. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to
select the desired action. The screen will display the following:
Select SENSOR DATA and press OK. The screen will display the
digital equivalents of the right and left deflection sensor voltages.
Use the UP and DOWN arrows to view the digital equivalents of
the proximity sensor voltages.
SENSOR DATA
CALIB DATA
ECU ID

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Select CALIB DATA and press OK. The screens will display lift
and drop calibration data. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to page
between screens.
Select ECU ID and press OK. The screen will display the BinMaxx
Version number, Model number and unit Serial number.