Cement & Concrete
Key criteria RockTron had four key criteria for the weighing and driver self- loading systems: • Minimal staffing levels for vehicle control, weighing and loading operations. •Fully integration with the existing RockTron sales order system. •A robust and resilient system design to ensure 24/7 operation. •To replace the normal out-loading procedures using a weighbridge.
The solution To meet all of the RockTron operation requirements Precia- Molen designed an innovative bespoke GeneSYS3 based, weighing and site management system. The three VS400 18 metre long surface mounted weighbridges installed at the site allow vehicle arrivals 24 hours a day, receive despatch instructions, load, weigh and exit in an entirely automated operation. Precia-Molen also supplied a BT lorry loading weigher, which is believed to be the first of its type installed in the UK, with full Board of Trade approval; so avoiding the need to install a very long weighbridge and still maintain full driver operated control.
Precia-Molen provided a complete turn-key package incorporating all seven driver consoles, traffic barriers and traffic light control as well as the electronic arrivals message board. Additionally, Precia-Molen configured and installed all of the hardware and software for the system.
Operation
All incoming drivers arrive at the cab height BI300 Driver Console, where via a dialogue display are asked to input a unique identification number, whereupon the GeneSYS3 system validates that the vehicle is an authorised user of the site and dispenses an RFID card to the driver.
This vehicle is then held in the lorry reception park and is updated via the electronic message board display. Once a loading point is available the vehicle is invited to proceed to the entry barrier and console where the driver presents his badge, the barrier opens and he is directed to the loading point. Once the vehicle is positioned on the weighbridge, under the
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