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PDOX - Truck Scale Data Management System PDOX - Truck Scale Data Management System

"Bringing truck scale transactions to your bottom line"

(available exclusively through Avery Weigh-Tronix)

The PDOX System provides truck scale users with all of the tools needed to quickly process truck weighing

  • Fast Tickets

    • - Formattable tickets per customer or material or job
    - Drop-down lists for vehicles, materials, customers, etc.
    - Stored tares for one-weigh ticketing

  • Comprehensive Reporting

    • - Ready to mail invoices
    - Ad-hoc queries for "what if" analysis
    - Data export to accounting packages, MS Office, email, web, ODBC

  • Ease of Use

    • - Quick learning curve for new operators
    - Barcode / magstripe / RFID reduces keystrokes
    - Security and audit facilities

  • Flexibility

    • - Networking for multi-user over LAN / WAN/ Wireless
    - Unattended operation cuts labor costs
    - Multiple scale support speeds throughput
    - Job tracking and accumulation



    PDOX Truck Scale Management System

    The PDOX System makes use of the Windows Operating System to provide one of the fastest, easiest to use, and most comprehensive truck scale data management system available on the market today.  It is compatible with all current Microsoft Windows® Operating Systems, including Windows 2000/XP.

    Loaded with features, the PDOX System provides truck scale users with all of the tools needed to quickly process truck weighing, process inbound/outbound truck transactions, capture essential transaction information and provide powerful reporting capabilities. While powerful, the PDOX System is designed for maximum ease of use, with intuitive screens and short-cut keys to speed up all operations and to reduce operator training time.

    Versions of the PDOX Truck Scale Management System are available for single user sites, network sites and unattended operation, allowing users to select the system best suited for local operational requirements.  The new PDOX Truck Scale Management System is perfectly suited for stone, aggregate, asphalt, and general industrial applications. And, the system will work with most truck scale brands or models in the field!



    PDOX Ticket Screen
     PDOX Ticket Screen


    PDOX Report Screen
     PDOX Report Screen




    PDOX Software and Hardware Specifications

    Software Specifications

    PC software

    Supports Windows 2000/ XP (2000 recommended)

    Compatibility and
    Data Storage

    Standard (Trucks, Customers, Materials, etc.) and user configurable databases.  Export to CSV, Fixed Record Length, SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, Access, dBase, Paradox, FoxPro, Excel, and other ODBC compliant databases

    Reports

    Comprehensive standard report system.  User guided Report and Graph Wizard.  Ad-hoc Query system for user definable custom reports.

    Invoicing

    Produces ready to mail invoices for any time period: daily, weekly, monthly, etc.

    Security

    Five level user password system. Tracks and records all user actions in system log files

    Transaction Speed

    Perform data entry, weighment, ticket print, and data store in a matter of a few seconds. 

    Online Help

    Comprehensive online help with lookup index

    Remote Support

    Remote support provided via PC Anywhere, Carbon Copy, WinVNC, or VPN (Virtual Private Network) with annual support contract.

     


    Options

    Unattended Unit

    Allows simultaneous operation of unattended and attended scales.  Unattended station Simultaneously displays 0.6” high readings of Truck #, Customer, Contract, Material, Source, Location

    Network Support

    Windows Network ready.  Data can be stored anywhere on company wide network. Data is retrieved from the unattended scale using RS-232 or TCP/IP sockets via wired Ethernet or industry standard Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b components.

    Multi-Scale Support

    Supports up to four scales per computer.  Additional scales supported via network.

    Barcode/Mag-Stripe/RFID

    Supports scanning of Truck, Trailer, Customer, Contract, Material, Source or Location from office or unattended station

    Accounting Export

    Create export files for several accounting systems including Business Works, Peachtree, QuickBooks, AccPac, CSV, Fixed Record Length

    Off-site data transfer

    Transfer data from the scale site to an off-site location using a modem

    Cash Drawer compatible

    Supports a cash drawer

    Security Camera /or Traffic Light Support

    Sends ticket data to a video camera while recording the vehicle on the scale.  Traffic light control also available.

    Multi-site Office Reporting

    Allows a central office to produce reports on several off-site scale stations.  Each site’s data is kept separate.

     


    Hardware Specifications

    Computer

    Pentium II processor or greater
       -1 GB available hard disk space
       -256 MB RAM
       -PC Anywhere 10.0 with modem or Internet connection
       -Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS)
       -Network Connectivity
       -USB port
       -RS232 serial port (for Serial version)

    Computer Location

    In office, not outdoors next to scale.  User interface designed for the environment is used at the scale for unattended operation.

    Unattended Unit

    Weigh-Tronix WI-130, WPI-135, or Model 1310, barcode swipe reader, thermal ticket printer (8” roll of paper), traffic light control. 

    Scale

    All Weigh-Tronix models.  Call for others.

    Communication

    Ethernet, RF, 802.11a/b, or RS-232

    Network

    Ethernet and Industry standard Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b components

    Scanner

    Supports most RS-232 decoded output scanners

    RFID

    Supports most RS-232 decoded antennas

    Printer

    Supports windows compatible ticket and report printers. 

    Support

    90 days included, annual contracts available


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