The following are general LVS component descriptions and installation requirements.
For detailed installation procedures, see Appendix 2 – Scan head installation and alignment and additional documentation for your specific LVS model, mounting system or application.
System components
Figure 1 shows the main components of a standard block-mounted LVS for road-legal trucks and small off-road dumpers.
Scan Area
A level and dust-controlled environment is required for the scan area.
For standard road-legal trucks, the scan track must:
- be restricted to approximately 3m (10’) width for at least 6m (20’) each side of the scan head.
- have suitable access so that the longest truck/trailer unit to be scanned is lined up with the track before it reaches the scan head and does not need to turn until completely clear of the scan head.
A concrete strip is ideal but any hard surface with suitable fixed markers/barriers on either side is adequate.
Please see the LVS support document Loadscan LVS – Typical Installation Configurations and Scan Track Requirements for more detailed site requirements.
Contact your Loadscan representative:
- before preparing the installation site, if doing so before initial delivery of LVS
- for site requirements for larger dump trucks or custom applications.
Scan Head
The scan head contains:
- laser scanners (LIDAR) that scan target vehicles
- an RFID tag reader that reads optional ID tags for automatic vehicle identification
- optionally, a Wireless Access Point (WAP) for wireless connectivity.
The scan head is positioned:
- across the centre of the scan area
- perpendicular to the vehicle travel direction
- parallel to the ground.
- The scan head connects to the power box by up to 48m (157’) of flexible cable (model dependent).
Mounting System
The standard LVS mounting system includes:
- a concrete mounting block with fork-lift slots and lifting points for portability
- a fold-down mounting pole
- a removable, manually operated jack for raising and lowering the structure for transportation, installation and servicing
- adjustable backstays for extra stability and controlling the scan head alignment.
Power Box
The power box houses:
- the 24VDC system power supply and associated electrical components
- power and data connection terminals
It provides external connectors for quick and easy connection or disconnection of system component cables.
Weather-proof housing is required for the power box. Some models are provided with a built-in kiosk, but a site office or portable container/building is also suitable.
Always ensure the power isolator switch on the front of the power box is in the OFF position before opening the enclosure door.
Operator Console
The operator console is a portable touch-screen console computer for operator input and display.
It runs the LVS software and provides the user interface for control of the system.
The console includes connection ports for optional connections to:
| Ethernet | for local network/internet connectivity via wired connection or external cellular router or wireless (WiFi) hardware |
| USB Keyboard/mouse | for more flexible user input. |
| USB flash drive | for manually transferring measurement records and other files. |
Weather-proof housing is required for the operator console.
Some models are provided with a built-in kiosk but a site office, or portable container/building is also suitable.
The console can be bench or wall mounted and connects to the power box with a 1.5m (5’) flexible cable.
LED Message Board
The LED message board displays:
- measurement results
- driver instructions
- status messages.
The message board is supplied with a foldable and portable pole-mount but can be permanently pole or wall mounted.
It should be positioned ahead of the expected cab position after a truck completes a scan, so that it can be seen by drivers approaching the scanner and during the entire scan process.
A 33m (108’) flexible cable connects the message board to the power box. This can be increased to 66m (216’) with a second cable as an extension. Contact your Loadscan representative if an extension is required.
Two message boards can be supported (one for each scan direction).
Ticket Printer
The ticket printer prints loading tickets if required. This connects to the operator console via supplied power and data cables and must be installed in weather-proof housing with the operator console.
The ticket printer is a standard POS receipt printer and takes 80mm (3.125”) thermal paper roles available from most stationery stores.
Power Requirements
110-240 VAC mains (line) power is required. A suitable power conditioner/surge suppressor must be used to protect the LVS equipment where power quality is poor.
A generator with a capacity of at least 1.0 kVA may be used. Loadscan recommends “inverter” type generators for good power quality.
The manufacturer warranty does not cover damage due to incorrect voltage or mains (line) power wiring.
If this is not possible, for example when the operator console is in an office far from the scan head, please contact your Loadscan representative before installation. Additional power adapters and isolation hardware may be required for power and data protection in this case.
Loadscan can also provide battery backup or solar power solutions, if required.
Installation and Commissioning
If your LVS has not been commissioned on site by Loadscan or its representatives, please perform required pre-installation checks, assembly and installation procedures for your model of LVS.
Contact your Loadscan representative if additional documentation is required.
After initial installation and commissioning, the LVS can be moved to different locations as required.
Ensure all power and data cables for the scan head, operator console, message board, ticket printer and power box are correctly connected before scanner operation.
The scan head alignment procedure must be carried out at each new site before measurement is possible. This procedure is documented in Appendix 2 – Scan head installation and alignment and should be performed by a trained operator only.
In this Article
The following are general LVS component descriptions and installation requirements.
For detailed installation procedures, see Appendix 2 – Scan head installation and alignment and additional documentation for your specific LVS model, mounting system or application.
System components
Figure 1 shows the main components of a standard block-mounted LVS for road-legal trucks and small off-road dumpers.
Scan Area
A level and dust-controlled environment is required for the scan area.
For standard road-legal trucks, the scan track must:
- be restricted to approximately 3m (10’) width for at least 6m (20’) each side of the scan head.
- have suitable access so that the longest truck/trailer unit to be scanned is lined up with the track before it reaches the scan head and does not need to turn until completely clear of the scan head.
A concrete strip is ideal but any hard surface with suitable fixed markers/barriers on either side is adequate.
Please see the LVS support document Loadscan LVS – Typical Installation Configurations and Scan Track Requirements for more detailed site requirements.
Contact your Loadscan representative:
- before preparing the installation site, if doing so before initial delivery of LVS
- for site requirements for larger dump trucks or custom applications.
Scan Head
The scan head contains:
- laser scanners (LIDAR) that scan target vehicles
- an RFID tag reader that reads optional ID tags for automatic vehicle identification
- optionally, a Wireless Access Point (WAP) for wireless connectivity.
The scan head is positioned:
- across the centre of the scan area
- perpendicular to the vehicle travel direction
- parallel to the ground.
- The scan head connects to the power box by up to 48m (157’) of flexible cable (model dependent).
Mounting System
The standard LVS mounting system includes:
- a concrete mounting block with fork-lift slots and lifting points for portability
- a fold-down mounting pole
- a removable, manually operated jack for raising and lowering the structure for transportation, installation and servicing
- adjustable backstays for extra stability and controlling the scan head alignment.
Power Box
The power box houses:
- the 24VDC system power supply and associated electrical components
- power and data connection terminals
It provides external connectors for quick and easy connection or disconnection of system component cables.
Weather-proof housing is required for the power box. Some models are provided with a built-in kiosk, but a site office or portable container/building is also suitable.
Always ensure the power isolator switch on the front of the power box is in the OFF position before opening the enclosure door.
Operator Console
The operator console is a portable touch-screen console computer for operator input and display.
It runs the LVS software and provides the user interface for control of the system.
The console includes connection ports for optional connections to:
| Ethernet | for local network/internet connectivity via wired connection or external cellular router or wireless (WiFi) hardware |
| USB Keyboard/mouse | for more flexible user input. |
| USB flash drive | for manually transferring measurement records and other files. |
Weather-proof housing is required for the operator console.
Some models are provided with a built-in kiosk but a site office, or portable container/building is also suitable.
The console can be bench or wall mounted and connects to the power box with a 1.5m (5’) flexible cable.
LED Message Board
The LED message board displays:
- measurement results
- driver instructions
- status messages.
The message board is supplied with a foldable and portable pole-mount but can be permanently pole or wall mounted.
It should be positioned ahead of the expected cab position after a truck completes a scan, so that it can be seen by drivers approaching the scanner and during the entire scan process.
A 33m (108’) flexible cable connects the message board to the power box. This can be increased to 66m (216’) with a second cable as an extension. Contact your Loadscan representative if an extension is required.
Two message boards can be supported (one for each scan direction).
Ticket Printer
The ticket printer prints loading tickets if required. This connects to the operator console via supplied power and data cables and must be installed in weather-proof housing with the operator console.
The ticket printer is a standard POS receipt printer and takes 80mm (3.125”) thermal paper roles available from most stationery stores.
Power Requirements
110-240 VAC mains (line) power is required. A suitable power conditioner/surge suppressor must be used to protect the LVS equipment where power quality is poor.
A generator with a capacity of at least 1.0 kVA may be used. Loadscan recommends “inverter” type generators for good power quality.
The manufacturer warranty does not cover damage due to incorrect voltage or mains (line) power wiring.
If this is not possible, for example when the operator console is in an office far from the scan head, please contact your Loadscan representative before installation. Additional power adapters and isolation hardware may be required for power and data protection in this case.
Loadscan can also provide battery backup or solar power solutions, if required.
Installation and Commissioning
If your LVS has not been commissioned on site by Loadscan or its representatives, please perform required pre-installation checks, assembly and installation procedures for your model of LVS.
Contact your Loadscan representative if additional documentation is required.
After initial installation and commissioning, the LVS can be moved to different locations as required.
Ensure all power and data cables for the scan head, operator console, message board, ticket printer and power box are correctly connected before scanner operation.
The scan head alignment procedure must be carried out at each new site before measurement is possible. This procedure is documented in Appendix 2 – Scan head installation and alignment and should be performed by a trained operator only.