Device Connectivity with UniWin®
UniWin serves as the central hub of a scalable weighing solution, ensuring seamless and robust device connectivity to all equipment a customer requires within their weighing systems. Our focus is on making these connections both easy and reliable. Below, you'll find an overview of our unique selling points (USP's) and the various ways UniWin integrates with and optimizes the usage of connected devices.
I/O Devices
Many devices around a weighbridge are commonly referred to as IO-devices. These include traffic lights, barriers, and position-detection sensors, as well as PLCs used to load or unload products from or into trucks, barges, and railcars. These devices can be connected to UniWin® using digital IO-modules, serial connections, OPC connections, and/or data interfaces. To date, the most commonly used are digital IO-modules. When we have the opportunity to integrate UniWin® into an existing infrastructure, our first priority is always to work with the existing hardware.
Weighbridges & Scales
Truck Weighbridges (Static)
Truck weighbridges are designed for the precise weighing of stationary vehicles. Integrated with UniWin®, they ensure accurate weight data collection, which can be directly linked to operational workflows and reporting systems.
Axle Weighbridges (Dynamic)
Axle weighbridges measure the weight of trucks dynamically as they move across the platform. With UniWin®, weight data is captured and processed in real-time, enabling fast and efficient vehicle throughput.
Railcar Weighbridges (Static)
Static railcar weighbridges are ideal for weighing stationary railcars. When connected to UniWin®, they facilitate accurate data logging, efficient processing, and seamless integration into logistics systems.
Multi-Platform Railcar Weighbridges
Multi-platform weighbridges allow for the weighing of railcars of varying lengths without the need for disconnection. UniWin® ensures precise measurement and automated data synchronization, optimizing railcar logistics.
Axle Weighbridges (Dynamic)
Dynamic axle weighbridges weigh railcars as they move across the platform. With UniWin®, this process becomes fully automated, enabling real-time weight recording and operational efficiency.
Hopper Scales
Hopper scales measure bulk materials as they are loaded or unloaded. UniWin® integration supports precise data tracking, inventory management, and efficient material flow control.
Bunker Weighers
Bunker weighers are designed to measure the contents of storage bunkers. UniWin® provides automated data capture and reporting, ensuring accurate inventory management and process optimization.
Flow Weighers
Flow weighers are used to measure continuous material flow. With UniWin®, flow rate data is seamlessly integrated into production or logistics processes, enhancing operational control and accuracy.
Belt / Conveyor Weighers
Belt weighers measure the weight of materials being transported on conveyor belts. UniWin® integration allows for real-time monitoring, optimizing material handling and ensuring accurate data logging.
Pallet and ULD Weighers
Pallet and Unit Load Device (ULD) scales are designed for weighing standardized cargo pallets and containers, commonly used in airfreight and logistics operations. With UniWin®, these scales integrate seamlessly to provide precise weight data, enabling efficient inventory tracking, compliance with transport regulations, and streamlined operations.
Unmanned Operation
RFID Readers
RFID readers provide quick and accurate identification of vehicles and drivers using RFID tags. They eliminate manual data entry, improving efficiency and reducing errors. Integrated with UniWin®, these devices enable seamless self-service weighbridge operations.
Barcode Scanners
Barcode scanners are ideal for processing delivery notes, access cards, or other documentation required at the weighbridge. They ensure fast, error-free data capture, which is automatically linked to UniWin® for streamlined operations.
Touchscreen Terminals
Touchscreen terminals empower drivers to independently input data, view instructions, or print tickets. These devices improve efficiency and reduce reliance on operator assistance. UniWin® integration allows dynamic interaction with weighbridge processes.
Card Readers
Card readers authenticate users through secure ID cards, ensuring only authorized personnel can access the weighbridge. This enhances security while maintaining a smooth workflow. Integrated with UniWin®, they streamline data logging and access control.
Keypads
Keypads allow drivers to securely input data such as identification numbers, weights, or other required information directly into the system. Integrated with UniWin®, they enable seamless data entry, controlled access, and enhanced process automation at the weighbridge, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Access Control
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are essential for managing vehicle movement, preventing congestion, and ensuring safety around the weighbridge. Integrated with UniWin®, they provide automated signals based on operational status, such as indicating when a vehicle can proceed or stop, enabling efficient and dynamic traffic control.
Barriers and Gates
Barriers and gates ensure controlled access to the weighbridge, allowing only authorized vehicles to enter. When integrated with UniWin®, they operate automatically based on vehicle identification or process completion, streamlining access and reducing manual input.
Call-Up Displays
Call-up displays provide real-time instructions to drivers, such as directing vehicles to the correct station or signaling when to proceed. UniWin® integration enhances operational efficiency by automating these updates based on system activity.
ANPR Cameras (License Plate Recognition)
ANPR cameras automate vehicle identification by reading license plates, speeding up access and reducing errors. Connected with UniWin®, they ensure seamless logging of vehicle data and enhance security by restricting unauthorized access.
Security & Anti Fraud
Information Protection
The weighing software must employ a robust password system to secure access. UniWin® supports multiple user levels with customizable functionalities per level, all managed by the SUPER-user for enhanced security.
Manual Weighing
Manual weighing functionality in UniWin® is protected by security protocols. Each manual entry is logged with the operator’s username and marked as MANUAL on the weight ticket, compliant with Weights and Measures Legislation. Additionally, a detailed report of all manual weighings can be generated.
Motion Detection
Weighbridge systems must incorporate motion detection, ensuring weighments occur only when the weighbridge is stable. UniWin® aligns with this requirement through its built-in motion detection system, which prevents printouts until a stable weight is confirmed.
Empty Weight Verification
The weighbridge must detect a “zero weight” (threshold configurable, e.g., 200 kg) between weighments to prevent double weighing of the same vehicle. This feature can be disabled in cases where trucks are loaded/unloaded on the weighbridge for operational flexibility.
Empty Weighbridge Restriction
Weighbridge software must block weighments when the platform weight is below the minimum threshold. UniWin® enforces this restriction, ensuring no printouts are produced under such conditions.
Automatic Zeroing
The system must automatically reset to zero when the weighbridge is empty. UniWin® facilitates this by sending a zero command to the weighbridge indicator after weights drop below the threshold, provided the indicator supports external zeroing.
Weighbridge Movement Detection
All movements on the weighbridge exceeding a configurable weight threshold are logged by UniWin®. This log includes date, time, weighbridge ID, and peak weight, stored securely for access by authorized users only.
Vehicle Positioning
Ensuring correct vehicle positioning on the weighbridge is critical. UniWin® supports hardware integrations, such as beams or photocells, to verify tire alignment. If the vehicle is improperly positioned, the system prevents weighing.
Camera Integration
UniWin® enables integration with IP-based cameras for capturing snapshots during 1st and/or 2nd weighments. These images, named using the unique serial number of each transaction, are stored in the database directory and accessible via the UniWin® interface.
Loading & Unloading
PLC Systems
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) automate critical loading and unloading processes, such as operating conveyors, silos, and loading arms. Integrated with UniWin®, PLC systems ensure precision and efficiency, minimizing human error and optimizing throughput.
Additional Equipment
Printers
Printers provide instant hard copies of weigh tickets, invoices, and delivery documents, ensuring smooth documentation and compliance. Integrated with UniWin®, printers automatically generate accurate reports based on system data.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices enable remote monitoring and control through dedicated apps, allowing operators to access real-time data and manage processes from anywhere. UniWin® integrates seamlessly with mobile platforms for enhanced flexibility and responsiveness.
Operator Displays
Operator displays present live data on weighing, loading, and unloading statuses, ensuring operators have immediate access to critical information. When integrated with UniWin®, these displays are dynamically updated to reflect ongoing operations.
Quality Control
Product Analyzers
Product analyzers assess key quality parameters, such as moisture content, weight, and overall product quality, across various bulk products, including grains and other raw materials. Integrated with UniWin®, these analyzers provide real-time monitoring, data logging, and ensure compliance with industry standards, offering enhanced control over product quality throughout the weighing process.
Temperature Meters
Temperature meters are essential for measuring temperature-sensitive products, such as ash and other bulk materials, before they are loaded onto trucks. These devices ensure that materials meet required temperature specifications, preventing spoilage and maintaining product quality. When connected to UniWin®, the temperature readings are logged and linked to weighing records, offering a comprehensive data set for quality assurance and compliance.
Truck Weighbridges (Static)
Truck weighbridges are designed for the precise weighing of stationary vehicles. Integrated with UniWin®, they ensure accurate weight data collection, which can be directly linked to operational workflows and reporting systems.
Axle Weighbridges (Dynamic for Trucks)
Axle weighbridges measure the weight of trucks dynamically as they move across the platform. With UniWin®, weight data is captured and processed in real-time, enabling fast and efficient vehicle throughput.
Railcar Weighbridges (Static)
Static railcar weighbridges are ideal for weighing stationary railcars. When connected to UniWin®, they facilitate accurate data logging, efficient processing, and seamless integration into logistics systems.
Multi-Platform Railcar Weighbridges (Static)
Multi-platform weighbridges allow for the weighing of railcars of varying lengths without the need for disconnection. UniWin® ensures precise measurement and automated data synchronization, optimizing railcar logistics.
Axle Weighbridges (Dynamic for Railcars)
Dynamic axle weighbridges weigh railcars as they move across the platform. With UniWin®, this process becomes fully automated, enabling real-time weight recording and operational efficiency.
Hopper Scales
Hopper scales measure bulk materials as they are loaded or unloaded. UniWin® integration supports precise data tracking, inventory management, and efficient material flow control.
Bunker Weighers
Bunker weighers are designed to measure the contents of storage bunkers. UniWin® provides automated data capture and reporting, ensuring accurate inventory management and process optimization.
Flow Weighers
Flow weighers are used to measure continuous material flow. With UniWin®, flow rate data is seamlessly integrated into production or logistics processes, enhancing operational control and accuracy.
Belt / Conveyor Weighers
Belt weighers measure the weight of materials being transported on conveyor belts. UniWin® integration allows for real-time monitoring, optimizing material handling and ensuring accurate data logging.
Pallet and ULD Weighing
Pallet and Unit Load Device (ULD) scales are designed for weighing standardized cargo pallets and containers, commonly used in airfreight and logistics operations. With UniWin®, these scales integrate seamlessly to provide precise weight data, enabling efficient inventory tracking, compliance with transport regulations, and streamlined operations.
RFID Readers
RFID readers provide quick and accurate identification of vehicles and drivers using RFID tags. They eliminate manual data entry, improving efficiency and reducing errors. Integrated with UniWin®, these devices enable seamless self-service weighbridge operations.
Barcode Scanners
Barcode scanners are ideal for processing delivery notes, access cards, or other documentation required at the weighbridge. They ensure fast, error-free data capture, which is automatically linked to UniWin® for streamlined operations.
Touchscreen Terminals
Touchscreen terminals empower drivers to independently input data, view instructions, or print tickets. These devices improve efficiency and reduce reliance on operator assistance. UniWin® integration allows dynamic interaction with weighbridge processes.
Card Readers
Card readers authenticate users through secure ID cards, ensuring only authorized personnel can access the weighbridge. This enhances security while maintaining a smooth workflow. Integrated with UniWin®, they streamline data logging and access control.
Keypads
Keypads allow drivers to securely input data such as identification numbers, weights, or other required information directly into the system. Integrated with UniWin®, they enable seamless data entry, controlled access, and enhanced process automation at the weighbridge, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are essential for managing vehicle movement, preventing congestion, and ensuring safety around the weighbridge. Integrated with UniWin®, they provide automated signals based on operational status, such as indicating when a vehicle can proceed or stop, enabling efficient and dynamic traffic control.
Barriers and Gates
Barriers and gates ensure controlled access to the weighbridge, allowing only authorized vehicles to enter. When integrated with UniWin®, they operate automatically based on vehicle identification or process completion, streamlining access and reducing manual input.
Call-Up Displays
Call-up displays provide real-time instructions to drivers, such as directing vehicles to the correct station or signaling when to proceed. UniWin® integration enhances operational efficiency by automating these updates based on system activity.
ANPR Cameras (License Plate Recognition)
ANPR cameras automate vehicle identification by reading license plates, speeding up access and reducing errors. Connected with UniWin®, they ensure seamless logging of vehicle data and enhance security by restricting unauthorized access.
Information Protection
The weighing software must employ a robust password system to secure access. UniWin® supports multiple user levels with customizable functionalities per level, all managed by the SUPER-user for enhanced security.
Manual Weighing
Manual weighing functionality in UniWin® is protected by security protocols. Each manual entry is logged with the operator’s username and marked as MANUAL on the weight ticket, compliant with Weights and Measures Legislation. Additionally, a detailed report of all manual weighings can be generated.
Motion Detection
Weighbridge systems must incorporate motion detection, ensuring weighments occur only when the weighbridge is stable. UniWin® aligns with this requirement through its built-in motion detection system, which prevents printouts until a stable weight is confirmed.
Empty Weight Verification
The weighbridge must detect a “zero weight” (threshold configurable, e.g., 200 kg) between weighments to prevent double weighing of the same vehicle. This feature can be disabled in cases where trucks are loaded/unloaded on the weighbridge for operational flexibility.
Empty Weighbridge Restriction
Weighbridge software must block weighments when the platform weight is below the minimum threshold. UniWin® enforces this restriction, ensuring no printouts are produced under such conditions.
Automatic Zeroing
The system must automatically reset to zero when the weighbridge is empty. UniWin® facilitates this by sending a zero command to the weighbridge indicator after weights drop below the threshold, provided the indicator supports external zeroing.
Weighbridge Movement Detection
All movements on the weighbridge exceeding a configurable weight threshold are logged by UniWin®. This log includes date, time, weighbridge ID, and peak weight, stored securely for access by authorized users only.
Vehicle Positioning
Ensuring correct vehicle positioning on the weighbridge is critical. UniWin® supports hardware integrations, such as beams or photocells, to verify tire alignment. If the vehicle is improperly positioned, the system prevents weighing.
Camera Integration
UniWin® enables integration with IP-based cameras for capturing snapshots during 1st and/or 2nd weighments. These images, named using the unique serial number of each transaction, are stored in the database directory and accessible via the UniWin® interface.
PLC Systems
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) automate critical loading and unloading processes, such as operating conveyors, silos, and loading arms. Integrated with UniWin®, PLC systems ensure precision and efficiency, minimizing human error and optimizing throughput.
Printers
Printers provide instant hard copies of weigh tickets, invoices, and delivery documents, ensuring smooth documentation and compliance. Integrated with UniWin®, printers automatically generate accurate reports based on system data.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices enable remote monitoring and control through dedicated apps, allowing operators to access real-time data and manage processes from anywhere. UniWin® integrates seamlessly with mobile platforms for enhanced flexibility and responsiveness.
Operator Displays
Operator displays present live data on weighing, loading, and unloading statuses, ensuring operators have immediate access to critical information. When integrated with UniWin®, these displays are dynamically updated to reflect ongoing operations.
Product Analyzers
Product analyzers assess key quality parameters, such as moisture content, weight, and overall product quality, across various bulk products, including grains and other raw materials. Integrated with UniWin®, these analyzers provide real-time monitoring, data logging, and ensure compliance with industry standards, offering enhanced control over product quality throughout the weighing process.
Temperature Meters
Temperature meters are essential for measuring temperature-sensitive products, such as ash and other bulk materials, before they are loaded onto trucks. These devices ensure that materials meet required temperature specifications, preventing spoilage and maintaining product quality. When connected to UniWin®, the temperature readings are logged and linked to weighing records, offering a comprehensive data set for quality assurance and compliance.
Grain Hub Rotterdam
Our software solution can be used for operator manned as well as unmanned truck weighing. Dynamic or static railcar weighing and the dynamic weighing of the content of barges and vessels. Every solution is tailormade using our configuration-tool.
Berlin Truck Weighbridge
UniWin® can be fully integrated with the ERP/WMS systems of your business. The software also has a easy and powerful reporting tool, which provides all the necessary management-information as well as all reports needed to reconcile data between systems.
Oslo Site Access
A key strength of UniWin is its seamless connectivity with various hardware supporting scales and weighbridges, such as RFID/barcode readers, barriers, traffic lights, position detection and cameras. Notably, UniWin is scale-independent and weights-and-measures certified.
Grain Hub Rotterdam
In a high-capacity grain facility, UniWin® was integrated with grain analyzers, PLC systems, traffic lights, and RFID readers to create a fully automated weighing and quality monitoring process. This setup ensured real-time quality analysis, streamlined vehicle movement, and reduced manual intervention, maximizing efficiency and accuracy during peak operations.
Berlin Truck Weighbridge
A self-service weighbridge was equipped with RFID readers, cameras, and call-up displays integrated with UniWin®. This enabled drivers to weigh their vehicles autonomously, eliminating delays, reducing wait times, and minimizing the need for operator involvement, while ensuring seamless data collection and system accuracy.
Oslo Site Access
At a high-security industrial site, UniWin® was integrated with barriers, ANPR cameras, and position-detection systems to provide controlled access and enhanced safety. The solution ensured only authorized vehicles entered the premises, optimized vehicle positioning, and automated data logging for streamlined traffic flow and security compliance.
Our Global Presence
With installations reaching every corner of the globe, we are proud to deliver innovative solutions that drive progress across industries. Each point on the map represents a valued partnership, built on trust and excellence, and powered by our reliable, high-performance technologies. Together, we are shaping a future of global industrial innovation.
Our Global Presence
With installations reaching every corner of the globe, we are proud to deliver innovative solutions that drive progress across industries. Each point on the map represents a valued partnership, built on trust and excellence, and powered by our reliable, high-performance technologies. Together, we are shaping a future of global industrial innovation.
NTEP Certification
Our NTEP certification demonstrates compliance with strict international standards, ensuring reliable, precise weighing systems recognized across the United States.
N.M.I. Certification
Our NMI certification reflects our unwavering dedication to accuracy and superior quality, adhering to the highest Dutch standards in weighing technology.
NTEP Certification
Our NTEP certification demonstrates compliance with strict international standards, ensuring reliable, precise weighing systems recognized across the United States.
N.M.I. Certification
Our NMI certification reflects our unwavering dedication to precision, accuracy, and delivering superior quality, adhering to the highest Dutch standards in weighing technology.