Air Weigh BinMaxx User manual

Calibration and
Operations Manual
PN: 901-0147-000 Rev. 001
BinMaxx™Scale
The Leader in Onboard Weighing Technology TM

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Table of Contents
I. BinMaxx FRONT-END LOADER SCALE SYSTEM
OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 3
Scale Display Overview............................................................. 3
Scale Buttons.............................................................................3
II. CALIBRATION........................................................................... 4
Preliminary Considerations........................................................5
Calibration Overview.................................................................. 5
Calibration Procedure................................................................5
III. FUNCTIONAL OPERATION .................................................... 8
User / System Operation ........................................................... 8
Screen Displays and Functions .................................................8
LIFT # / NET or TOTAL Screen...............................................10
Erase / Print.............................................................................11
ERASE LIFTS, Screen 1 .....................................................11
PRINT, ERASE Screen 2....................................................12
Setup........................................................................................13
Calibration............................................................................13
Display Setup.......................................................................14
Power-Up Mode...................................................................14
Truck Number......................................................................15
Set Pin.................................................................................15
Printer Port...........................................................................15
CAL WT Setup.....................................................................15
Date and Time.....................................................................16
Diagnostics ..............................................................................16
Display.................................................................................17
ECU.....................................................................................17
IV. ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................. 18
V. APPENDIX............................................................................... 19
Limited Warranty........................................................................22

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I. BinMaxx FRONT-END LOADER SCALE
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The BinMaxx Scale accurately measures and displays the net content weight
of any bin size and is designed to work on any front loading refuse vehicle
using the existing forks. The scale records each individual bin lift and net
weight in addition to calculating the accumulated net weight added to the
vehicle.
With the optional Air-Weigh Date/Time Printer, Part Number 1250, attached,
the date and time for each lift is also recorded. Individual lifts can be printed
immediately, or all lifts can be printed at a later time.
Once the scale has been calibrated correctly, the scale will display accurate
net weights for any load or bin size.
Use of the Air-Weigh BinMaxx Calibration Tank (Part Number 1280) is highly
recommended for the most accurate calibration of the scale system.
Scale Display Overview
Prior to using your BinMaxx Scale, it must be
calibrated. Before starting the calibration process,
it’s a good idea to become familiar with the
BinMaxx Scale Display.
Scale Buttons
1. Pushing any button one time will illuminate the display.
2. With the display illuminated, pressing the ESC key reverts the scale to the
main menu; PRINT/ERASE will be displayed at the top. The ESC key also
enables the user to return to a previous screen and to erase any numeric
values before they are entered into the scale.
3. Cursor location is indicated by a blinking line item.
4. To change the cursor location, or to set a numeric value, depress the up or
down arrow keys ▲ or ▼.
5. The OK key is used to select a blinking item or confirm a numeric value to
be saved.

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II. CALIBRATION
Air-Weigh highly recommends the use of the Bin Maxx calibration tank (Part
Number 1280) to perform the system calibration. A bin may be used in place of
the recommended calibration tank; however, both the heavy and empty weight
of the bin must be known prior to beginning the calibration.
In the event that the Air-Weigh calibration tank is not used for calibrating the
scale, please reference an alternative calibration procedure as defined in the
Appendix of this document.
During the calibration process, the calibration tank will be lifted multiple times;
first when it is filled with water, then again when it is empty. Follow the
instructions provided on the display and in this manual to complete the system
calibration. After five (5) successful lifts and drops of the filled calibration weight,
and five lifts and drops of the empty calibration weight, the calibration process
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.
Figure 1: BinMaxx Calibration Tank

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Preliminary Considerations
The accuracy of the BinMaxx Scale depends on the accuracy of the calibration
weight used. Air-Weigh’s Calibration tank (Part Number 1280) has been
previously weighed and the empty and heavy weights are located on a sticker
attached to the outside of the calibration weight.
Before starting the calibration, please ensure that the deflection sensor seating
process has been performed as found in the BinMaxx Installation Guide.
NOTE
Please reference the Appendix if using a bin as a calibration weight.
Calibration Overview
Before beginning the calibration, verify that the Heavy and Empty weight values
identified on the calibration tank (or Heavy and Empty bin weights) are entered
into the scale BEFORE the calibration is started. If using the calibration tank, it
must be full of water and sitting on the lowered forks before starting the heavy
calibration process. Following the heavy calibration, the calibration tank must
be empty and sitting on the lowered forks before starting the empty calibration
process. Inaccurate scale weights will result from either calibrating the BinMaxx
scale for a heavy weight when the calibration weight is not full or when
calibrating the empty weight when the calibration weight it is not empty.
NOTE
Calibration must be performed in HEAVY first, then EMPTY order.
The scale will not permit an empty calibration until the heavy
calibration is complete.
Calibration Procedure
The following pages provide a step-by-step procedure for performing the
HEAVY and EMPTY calibrations, respectively. If using the Air-Weigh calibration
tank, enter 2580 lbs for the HEAVY weight and 480 lbs for the EMPTY weight.
See the Appendix if you are NOT using the calibration tank.
Entering Heavy / Empty Weight Information
1. From the main page use the display controls to select the following options:
SETUP > OK > CAL WT SETUP > OK > EMPTY WEIGHT > OK.
Use ▲or ▼to enter the empty weight and push OK. Push ESC one
time to return to the CAL WT SETUP menu.

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2. Select HEAVY WEIGHT > OK. Use the ▲or▼to enter the heavy weight
and push OK. Push ESC until the main menu is reached.
Heavy Calibration
1. If using the BinMaxx Calibration tank, remove the lid and fill the tank with
water until it is overflowing. Securely replace the lid.
2. Turn the vehicle on and wait for the scale to power-up.
3. Place the filled calibration tank on the forks (if not already on).
4. Make sure the vehicle is in “travel mode”so that the forks will not exceed
the height of the windshield. This will make the calibration process easier
and faster.
5. From the main page use the display controls to select the following options:
SETUP > OK > CALIBRATION > OK > HEAVY WEIGHT > OK.
6. 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 the lift.
NOTE
On the first lift, the Low proximity switch will not flash on the display.
7. Lift the calibration tank using a smooth motion. Lift the filled calibration tank
until the display flashes (reaching the high proximity switch). During the lift,
the display will show LIFT #1.
8. If you wait long enough, the display will stop flashing and change to
LOWER WEIGHT UNTIL DISPLAY FLASHES. Lower the calibration tank
again in one smooth 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.
9. If you stop or pause at anytime 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.
10. Repeat lifting and lowering the calibration tank until the calibration is
complete. The scale will repeat the instructions and will show the count of
lifts and drops remaining.

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After five lifts and drops, the heavy calibration will be complete, and the scale
will show HEAVY WEIGHT CALIBRATION DONE... After a few seconds, the
display will change to show EMPTY CALIB REQUIRED BEFORE USE.
Empty Calibration
1. Lower the filled calibration tank, remove the fill cap, and remove one of the
Empty plugs along the bottom of the calibration tank. Empty as much water
as possible from the weight for the most accurate calibration.
2. Replace the fill cap and drain plug and proceed with the EMPTY calibration
by selecting the following options from the main page: 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. Follow the same sequence of lifting and lowering of the empty weight as
was performed with the heavy weight. As previously seen, the display will
show the LIFT and DROP numbers. As before, the display will flash when it
is time to reverse the arm direction from lift to lower, and lower to lift.
Calibration will be finished when five lifts and drops have been completed
without an error. 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.
NOTE
The empty calibration weight value entered earlier in the calibration
process can be changed after the empty calibration is completed, if it has
been determined that the empty weight that was entered earlier was
incorrect. The new empty calibration weight value entered will
automatically recalculate the Empty Ratio and Offset.
Once calibrated, your Air-Weigh BinMaxx Scale will display weight in 20lb
(10kg) increments, and is ready for use.

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III. FUNCTIONAL OPERATION
User / System Operation
The BinMaxx scale has been designed to acquire measurements while the bin
is in motion. The heavy weight is measured when lifting and the empty weight is
measured while lowering. From those two measurements, the Net weight is
calculated and then 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 accuracy out of the system 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 # and Net weight soon after the bin has dropped
below the Low proximity switch measurement area.
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.

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Once the scale has been fully calibrated it will display RESET LIFT # or LIFT # /
NET, depending on user settings.
RESET LIFT #
YES
NO
At this screen, the driver has the ability to reset both the Lift # and the Total
(accumulated net bin weight) value. For example, at the beginning of a shift, the
driver may want to zero the Lift # and Net Total value before beginning the route.
During the course of the day, if the vehicle is turned off for any reason, when
restarted and after the system power-up, the driver will be asked if they want to
reset the lift # and/or the net total value. The driver can choose to reset either,
both or neither to zero at this time.
RESET LIFT: The user will be asked to RESET LIFT #, with a YES or NO. Use
the UP or DOWN arrow to select YES or NO, press OK.
If YES is selected, the display will show RESET LIFTS (ACCEPTED) and the
LIFT # will be set to zero (0). The RESET WEIGHT screen will automatically be
displayed when the Lift screen has been updated.
If NO is selected, the LIFT # will NOT be reset and will remain at its last recorded
lift number. The RESET WEIGHT screen will automatically be displayed when
completed.
RESET WEIGHT: The user will be asked to RESET WEIGHT, with a YES or NO.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select YES or NO, press OK.
If YES is selected, the display will show RESET WEIGHT (ACCEPTED) and the
NET and TOTAL value will be set to zero (0). The LIFT # / NET screen will
automatically be displayed when completed.
If NO is selected, the NET and TOTAL weight will NOT be reset and will remain
at its last recorded weight. The LIFT # / NET screen will automatically be
displayed when completed.
Once the Default Reset process is completed, the display will show one of
two (2) screens:
Screen 1A: OR Screen 2A:
LIFT# 9999
NET 0
LIFT# 9999
NET 0
“OK” PRINTS

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Screen 1B: OR Screen 2B:
If Screen 1A or B appears, this signifies that the Printer is not connected and/or
powered on. All data will be recorded in the BinMaxx ComLink, to be printed or
transferred at a later time based upon user command input.
NOTE 1:
The Printer must be connected and powered in order to record the
current Date and Time. If a printer is not detected, only an elapsed
time based on “Key On / Key Off” will be recorded.
NOTE 2:
BinMaxx has the ability to store up to 1000 lift transactions and
associated data. The recorded lift data can be printed or transferred
(to an OBC) at any time the user requests it. Once 1000 lift
transactions have been reached, the oldest will be deleted as new
transactions occur.
If Screen 2A or B appears, this signifies that 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/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. Please reference
Application Note, 903-0142-000, BinMaxx, Output Data Stream on RS232 Port
for more information. The recorded lift data can be printed individually or all
transactions can be printed, based on user command input.
LIFT # / NET or TOTAL Screen
The LIFT # / NET or TOTAL screen are the two main screens that will be
displayed during operation.
NOTE
If the user wants to change the print status, go to SETUP, described
later in the document or power-off the printer.
TOTAL
1234560
TOTAL
1234560
“OK” PRINTS
TOTAL
1234560
LIFT# 9999
NET 0