Unmanned Weighing: What the Driver Sees, Touch and Go
An unmanned weighing solution is designed to be simple for the driver. The driver carries a card, follows the lights and drives on. The system does the rest. This guide describes the touch-and-go experience from the cab and what happens behind the scenes.
Key takeaways
- An unmanned weighing solution lets a driver weigh a truck with an RFID card and traffic lights, with no operator in a cabin.
- Signals and a display tell the driver when to drive on, stop and leave.
- The system takes the weight when the truck is in place and the reading is stable.
- Data goes to head office or the ERP, so records are consistent across sites.
What the driver does
The driver approaches the terminal, taps or shows the RFID card, and waits for the green light. The barrier opens, the truck stops on the platform in line with the signals and the weight is taken. A ticket is issued and the exit light turns green. The driver does not leave the cab.
- Approach the terminal and show the RFID card.
- Wait for the green light and barrier.
- Drive onto the platform and stop as shown.
- Stay still until the display shows the weight is taken.
- Collect the ticket and drive out when the exit light is green.
What is in the terminal
A typical terminal has an RFID reader, an IP camera, traffic lights, a loop detector, a printer, an alarm and a local computer. The loop detector confirms the truck is in place, the camera records the plate and the alarm warns about problems. For more detail, see unmanned weighbridge components: hardware and software.
What happens behind the scenes
The system checks the card against the vehicle and order, confirms the position, waits for a stable weight and stores the record with a picture. It can send the data to head office for reports. Exceptions go to a supervisor. See unmanned weighbridge remote monitoring for how remote teams help.
Why sites choose touch-and-go weighing
It allows weighing around the clock without a permanent operator, reduces queues and keeps a verifiable record. It cannot replace calibration, so plan regular checks.
Unmanned weighing from Suraj Informatics
Suraj Informatics provides unmanned weighbridge systems with RFID, cameras and signals, and links them to your ERP or the GATIVRA platform.
Calibration note: automation does not replace legal metrology. The weighbridge, load cells and indicator must still be calibrated, stamped and verified at the intervals required by the Legal Metrology authorities, and after any repair or relocation.
Unmanned weighing solution: common questions
Does the driver need training?
Very little. The driver follows lights and a display after showing the card.
What if the driver has no card?
The system sends an alert and a supervisor can approve the weighment remotely or on site.
Can it run at night?
Yes. The system works around the clock with proper lighting and sensors.
Is the weight recorded with a picture?
Usually yes. A camera image is stored with each record to support later checks.
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