CHAPTER 1
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1.2 VSL
VULCODERS
The VSL Vulcoder is specifically designed to be used with the V600 meter. The functions of the VSL
Vulcoder are to supply power to the load cells or air sensors and receive the analog voltage signal
from the load cells or air sensors. A computer inside the VSL Vulcoder then calculates the weight
based on the calibration values, the “Tare Weight” and the “Cal” number for that particular channel,
which are stored in its memory. When the meter requests weight from a channel, the proper VSL
Vulcoder will respond and send the weight information back to the meter. All VSL Vulcoders connect
to the same
single 2-wire
cable. Any VSL equipped trailer can be plugged into any truck with a V600
meter and be immediately identified and read properly.
WEIGHT lb/kg
10.5-29 Vdc
V600 METER
LOAD CELL
POWER & 2-WAY COMMUNICATIONS
TO OTHER
VSL VULCODERS
VSL VULCODER
AMPLIFIES,
COMPUTES &
STORES DATA
VSL VULCODER
AMPLIFIES,
COMPUTES &
STORES DATA
LOAD CELL
LOAD CELL
LOAD CELL
Figure 1-F: Vulcan Electronics Diagram
1.3 V600
METER
Application:
For vehicle combinations with one to six channels of weight sensing. The V600 Meter
provides a high visibility display and the ability to easily read different trailers.
The V600 Meter uses VSL technology to power and communicate with VSL Vulcoders on a single
2-wire cable. The meter requests weight information from the different Vulcoders. It then displays
individual channel weights and total weight as requested by the operator. The weight can be displayed
in pounds or kilograms. The meter also transfers all setup and calibration information for up to six
independent channels (A, B, C, D, E, and F) into the VSL Vulcoder, where it is stored.
Figure 1-G: V600 Meter
June 21, 2006
VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022
Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C
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STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006
