Fairbanks Scales updates FB2550 scale software

Fairbanks Scales Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, has announced updates to its FB2550 Advanced Scale Instrument software that it says will allow greater flexibility in weighing options for users of the scale system. Fairbanks says the updates allow for easy use of the FB2550 with both full-length and short platform truck scales.

The Axlematic Applications software updates allow for axle-by-axle weighing of vehicles on both full length platform and short platform scales. On full length scales, weights for each axle are recorded, as well as a legal for trade total weight.

There are three operating modes: basic axle weighing mode, in which vehicles enter the scale axle-by-axle and then drive off after weighing; axle in/axle out mode, in which vehicles both enter and exit the scale axle-by-axle; and inbound/axle out mode, in which vehicles drive onto the scale and then exit axle-by-axle. Options in all three modes include either manual operation or automatic operation.

On short platform scales, axle-by-axle and total vehicle weights are calculated, though neither weight is legal for trade. Short platform applications require only one axle or axle group to be on the scale at any given time. There are two operating modes: basic axle weighing mode and axle in/axle out mode. Both modes allow for manual and automatic axle weight capture.

The FB2550 Driver Assist Terminal features a full-color touch screen, large text and numeric keys as well as simple-to-understand prompts to facilitate and speed operation, allowing for an increase in scale throughput and overall efficiency.

More information on the software update is available at www.Fairbanks.com.