WIM™ Software: Intelligent Weighing for ITS/Enforcement Applications
The WIM™ Software is Intercomp's advanced solution specifically developed for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and roadside enforcement applications. This software ensures highly accurate, reliable data acquisition and processing for measuring vehicle axle and gross weights, especially on busy traffic routes and inspection points.
The WIM™ Software can be integrated with various Intercomp weighing systems, including portable and permanent scales, enabling authorities to quickly and effectively identify overweight vehicles, thereby minimizing damage to road infrastructure and improving traffic safety.
Key Features and Advantages
The goal of the WIM™ Software is to automate weighing processes, increase data integrity, and support regulatory compliance.
High-Level Data Management and Accuracy
- Real-Time Measurement: Capable of receiving and processing measurement data at high speeds, ensuring precise axle and gross weight values even under dynamic conditions.
- Integrated System Compatibility: Communicates seamlessly with Intercomp LS-WIM® systems, strip scales, and platform scales, whether for portable or permanent installations.
- Data Validation: Advanced algorithms for measurement verification, filtering out erroneous or missing data, thus increasing the reliability expected in legal applications.
Enforcement and Legal Verification Support
- Automated Record Keeping: Enables automatic recording of measurement results, equipped with timestamps and location data, which is essential during fines and legal proceedings.
- Vehicle Identification Integration: Supports integration with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems (if supported by the hardware), further speeding up the enforcement process.
- Multiple Application Modes: Specifically optimized for both portable (e.g., LP788™, AX900™) and permanent (e.g., WIM Platform Scales, LS-WIM®) systems.
User Interface and Usability
- Intuitive User Interface: The software features a user-friendly interface that minimizes operator errors, even amidst rapidly changing field conditions.
- Customizability: Possibility to set measurement parameters, weight limits, and reporting formats according to individual requirements.
- Database Management: Robust database management functions for easy retrieval, analysis, and auditing of previous measurements.
Technical Specifications and Compatibility
The architecture of the WIM™ Software is flexible to support Intercomp's wide product range, particularly in the areas of ITS and governmental enforcement.
| Category |
Specification / Compatible Devices |
Details |
| Main Function |
Weight Data Acquisition and Processing |
Axle Load, Axle Group Load, Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) |
| Operating Modes |
Static and Dynamic (WIM) |
Supports both low-speed and high-speed measurements. |
| Compatible Portable Scales |
LP788™, AX900™, LTR788™ |
Ideal for temporary inspection points and quick deployment. |
| Compatible Embedded Systems |
LS-WIM®, WIM Platform Scales, Strip Sensors |
Suitable for permanent traffic monitoring and inspection stations. |
| Data Export Formats |
CSV, XML, Custom Formats |
Flexible integration with external systems (e.g., police databases). |
| Communication Protocols |
Serial (RS-232/485), Ethernet |
Stable data transmission between the weighing units and the central processing unit. |
| Application Areas |
ITS, Traffic Enforcement, Ports/Gates, Toll Collection (ETC) |
Targeted functions for the specific needs of individual sectors. |
| Software Platform |
Windows-based (typically) |
A solution running on a stable, widely adopted operating system. |
Application Areas Details
The WIM™ Software plays a crucial role in several critical areas:
1. Roadside Enforcement
The software enables authorities to quickly and effectively identify vehicles exceeding legal weight limits.
- Portable Enforcement: When used with rapidly deployable systems (e.g., LS630-WIM™), the software provides immediate feedback on overweight status, allowing for the safe pull-over of vehicles for further static weighing.
- Data logging: Every measurement is recorded, including the date, time, measured weights, and the identifier of the measuring device, which is essential for legal evidence.
2. Intelligent Transportation Systems
In the ITS environment, WIM™ Software provides data for traffic flow optimization and infrastructure protection.
- Traffic Pattern Analysis: By collecting long-term data, it assists traffic engineers in understanding traffic load patterns.
- Toll Collection (ETC) and Gate Control: Integrable into electronic toll collection systems, where tolling or gate opening/closing is based on vehicle category and weight.
3. Port and Gate Operations
In high-traffic logistics hubs, rapid throughput and secure load verification are critical.
- Container Weight Verification (SOLAS): Although Intercomp offers broader SOLAS solutions, WIM™ software supports the rapid verification of freight vehicles arriving with containers at port entrances.
- Access Control: Only vehicles with permitted axle or gross weights are authorized to enter the facility.
Software and Hardware Ecosystem
WIM™ Software is the central component of Intercomp's comprehensive measuring device portfolio. The software efficiently processes inputs originating from various sensors:
- Portable Axle Weighing Scales: Such as the LTR788™ or PT300™ series, which can be quickly deployed on-site.
- Low Profile Scales: Such as the LP600™ or LP788™, which are ideal for temporary or semi-permanent installations.
- Strip Scales: Processing data from highly durable sensors used in built-in systems.
The software ensures that measurement data is not only recorded but also interpretable and usable to support regulatory decision-making. WIM™ Software is synonymous with accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in modern road enforcement infrastructure.
