Add load sensors

Load sensors are devices that are attached to the axle to measure the weight of a vehicle/ trolley. Calibration of the load sensor is done to ensure that the software is accurately tracking the weight which is important for managing the weight and safety of the vehicle, as well as for regulatory compliance.

Before you get started

You need to configure the weight sensor details in the object profile.

• Login to your account
• Go to  Settings > General > Object
• Double-click on the object record for which you want to calibrate the sensor.
• Navigate to Profile.
  
  
  
  • Click on the checkbox of Weight Sensor.
    
    
    

• • • Underweight Tolerance value is given 25 % by default. You can change it according to your requirement. Here, 25% of the total load will be considered as under weight. 
    • Overweight Tolerance value is given 10% by default. You can change it according to your requirement. Here, 10% of the total load will be considered as overweight.
    • Loading/ Unloading Tolerance The default value is provided as 5 %. You can change it according to your needs.  Here, 5% of the total load will be considered as loading/unloading tolerance.

To get started

• Navigate to Sensors
  
  
• Activate the connection type by clicking on the checkbox given in the Active column.
  
• Click on the dropdown of Connected Sensor and select Load Sensor.
• Click on the Calibration button. A new window will appear.
  • Select Sensor Output Unit from the dropdown list. 
    
    
    
    
  • Download the sample file from the link given. The file will hold the basic information to configure the load sensor.
    
  • Upload the XLS file with after filling up the details.
  • Select Sensor Pairing from the dropdown list. 
  • Check the box if you want to enable the option to Ignore Out of Range Value. 
  • Click on the save 💾 icon.
• Click on the save 💾 icon to save the entire configuration.