RDS Technology Launches On-Board Container Weighing

In readiness for the IMO SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements, which come into
effect on July 1, 2016, RDS has launched two on-board weighing products used in the container weighing
environment.

LOADMASTER 100 is an advanced and cost-effective on-board weighing system for reach
stackers operating in the toughest port environments. With the focus on container weighing,
It has been designed to operate within the fastest loading environments and
restricted loading areas, reducing cycle times and maximising containers weighed per hour. It uses a 7” colour-resistive touch-screen display, providing a modern
and ergonomic operator interface. The system continually measures hydraulic pressure using
up to four sensors.

The SQL database capability with up to eight reference fields is designed to provide virtually
unlimited inputs of containers, customers, trucks, hauliers, locations, destinations and notes.
Video input for switching head unit into reversing camera mode removes the need for additional
screen, releasing valuable cab space.

iSOSYNC software can be used with LOADMASTER 100, designed to allow the rapid transfer
of job information from a central computer to the reach stacker. The resultant load information is
sent back to the PC upon completion.

Meanwhile, with the ever increasing focus on safe loading of containers, the new LIFTLOG 1000 is a cost-effective
weighing instrument designed for forklifts working in a dispatch port environment.

Weighing on the forklift removes the need to travel to a static floor scale, often remotely located
from the stock location or loading bay. The LIFTLOG 1000 informs the operator of the load as a
“calculated” weight in tonnes, kg, lbs and U.S. tons. This load can then be confirmed
automatically or via the “Enter” button and added to the accumulated total. It will also be added
to the grand total.

In addition, when approaching and at the point of overload, an internal (and optional external)
alarm will sound to further inform the operator of load status. Approximate load is indicated via
an on-screen Load bar.

The LIFTLOG 1000 uses a 4.3” colour, hi-brightness-resistive touch-screen display and
additional physical keys, providing a modern and ergonomic interface. A stores function saves
load/ lift totals against a total of 100 named memory stores, consisting of up to 1400 lifts, which
can be given an independent ID reference.

Communication is provided via SD card and USB, designed to allow safe and efficient handling
of stored data to-and-from office or added external data storage. Two serial outputs support the
ICP 300 printer option or communication to PC using .csv or .xml file format.