Automatic weighing of wagons in motion – a logistics solution from INFOCOM LTD

Automatic system for weighing railway cars/dump cars in motion

Due to the efficiency of rail transportation, iron ore plants, metallurgical enterprises, and agricultural holdings use railcars to transport their products, and therefore optimization and automation of railcar accounting processes is becoming a more pressing issue.

INFOCOM Ltd. has experience in designing systems for weighing wagons (dump cars) in motion and provides turnkey services, starting with the design and supply of scales with all the necessary equipment, ending with system setup and integration into existing business processes and software.

In the modern world, logistics is faced with the need to improve the efficiency of processes, including the automation of weighing railroad cars. INFOCOM LTD provides full-cycle services for the implementation of systems such as TRAPPER DRS 75/4500: from ordering equipment to its installation, configuration and integration into your business processes. This solution provides accurate, fast and reliable weighing, which has already proven its effectiveness in our projects.

What is dynamic weighing?

Dynamic weighing is the process of determining the weight of a railroad car or dump car without stopping the movement. Specialized sensors and software and hardware systems allow to read the weight of vehicles in motion with high accuracy, ensuring the continuity of the logistics process.

How does dynamic weighing work?

• The car is passing through a section of railroad track where high-precision strain gauges are installed.
• The signal is processed in real time by a data collection and analysis system (for example, the TRAPPER DRS platform).
• The data is transferred to the SCADA system for visualization, accounting and archiving.
• If necessary, the system simultaneously reads the car number (character recognition) and links it to the measured weight.

Solutions from INFOCOM LTD. How does the automatic weighing system work?

1. Preparing for weighing

• Special weight sensors (strain gauges) and additional devices such as photocells, laser scanners or RFID readers are installed on the railroad track.
• The track is leveled to ensure measurement accuracy.
• The control center processes the data in real time using specialized software.

2. Train detection

• The system automatically detects the approaching train using sensors.
• The speed, direction of movement, and car numbers are determined.

3. Weighing on the move

• The train passes through the weighbridge without stopping.
• Strain gauges measure the load on each axle.
• The data is synchronized with identification devices to determine the weight of each car.

4. Information processing

• The system calculates the weight of each car, the total weight of the train, and checks compliance with regulations.
• The weight of each car and the total weight of the train are displayed on a redundant display in real time. This provides convenient monitoring and operational control.

5. Control and alarm system

• If an overload or deviation is detected, the system automatically generates an alert.
• The information is transmitted to the operator or integrated into logistics systems.

6. Integration

• Integration with ERP systems and accounting platforms: Weighing data is automatically transferred to management systems to simplify accounting and analysis.
• Connection via Wi-Fi: The system allows you to quickly collect and transmit data in real time, providing mobility and ease of use.

Features on-the-go weighing:

• Speed of cars during dynamic weighing: 5-10 km/h.
• Exclusion of errors due to electronic filters.
• Possibility of weighing without stopping the train.

The automatic weighing system has the following goals:

• automatic weighing of coupled railway cars (dump cars) and trains in motion, without the participation of a weigher;
• automatic identification of rolling stock in motion;
• ensuring the error in weighing in motion within the permissible limits;
• ensuring reliable and uninterrupted operation of the automation of the weighing system;
• ensuring safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of the equipment;
• ensuring the recording and archiving of data on iron ore inflows to the DGF;
• ensuring a high level of production culture and safe working conditions for process personnel.

For whom is it relevant to use automatic weighing of railway cars?

Automatic weighing systems are used in a wide variety of industries:

• Logistics complexes and terminals: cargo accounting at railway terminals.
• Railroad junctions and depots: control and distribution of wagons.
• Industrial enterprises of the mining and metallurgical complex, agricultural industry: ensuring accurate accounting of raw materials and products.
• Ports and terminals: optimization of loading and unloading operations.

Why choose an automatic wagon weighing system from INFOCOM LTD

The automated wagon weighing system in motion is a reliable and efficient solution for weighing wagons and trains that stands out among other systems due to a number of advantages:

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