Omni Instruments is distributing a smart load sensor called LoadSense, developed by Sensor Technology.
The new development allows weighing processes to be fully integrated with handling operations.
All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to a database, stored and analysed.
It allows users to know how much material has been transported, or for handling two or more materials simultaneously which need to be accounted individually.
The development is an intelligent load sensor that can be integrated with a crane hook, fork lift or other handling device.
It has an on-board single-chip computer for recording, analysing and archiving readings, and wireless communications capability which can transfer data in real time to a host computer.
Internal batteries make LoadSense’s operation completely autonomous.
Due to this it can be deployed with minimal disruption to operations, and will automatically begin transmitting data.
LoadSense is built around an intelligent load sensor, a hand-held display and a receiver.
The load sensor is based on proven strain gauge technology, and is calibrated as standard in the range 1-10 tonnes, with other ranges available on request. Multi channel operation is standard