Scale terminal

The attendant-free FB2550 Driver Assist Terminal is designed to speed the vehicle-weighing process and reduce associated operating costs. It allows terminal interaction without leaving the vehicle, eliminating safety concerns and liability that can occur when drivers walk across scale platforms and traffic lanes. A color touch screen, large text and numeric keys, as well as simple-to-understand prompts facilitate and speed operation. The FB2550 also features built in Ethernet connectivity that easily interfaces scale transaction data with a company’s existing computer network.

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Weighing instrument

The FB6000 features a dynamic web interface that drastically reduces calibration and custom ticket formatting time over previous generations and competing technology, product engineers contend. The interface leads such recent upgrades as an expanded loop ID field; ability to update expansion cards using a USB drive or integrated web utility; new, easily configurable power supply; plus, features that improve functionality and ease of use. Additionally, the new digital power supply provides significantly enhanced diagnostic capabilities compared to traditional analog power supplies.

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Scale service offerings

Available at three coverage levels, Guardian Series Support Agreements take what Fairbanks Scales officials describe as the guesswork out of weighing equipment maintenance costs. In contrast to open-ended service systems, where customers risk unanticipated repairs exceeding maintenance budgets, the company notes, the full-service Guardian program covers all inspections and repairs at a fixed price. As a result, maintenance costs are set and unknowns are removed from budgeting.

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Fairbanks Scales, Plant Architects Pen Service, Support Agreement

Kansas City-based Fairbanks Scales will be providing exclusive support and service to construction materials specialist Plant Architects under the Plant Pride Extended Service Program. In addition to weighing systems, Fairbanks provides nationwide industrial equipment services for plant machinery and controls, aerial work platforms, electric security vehicles, and optical license plate readers.

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