LS-WIM® Low Speed Weigh-In-Motion Scale for the Military

LS-WIM® Military Low Speed Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Scale System

The LS-WIM® (Low Speed Weigh-In-Motion) scale system is Intercomp group's highly accurate, low-speed axle load measuring solution optimized for military applications. This robust and portable system is critical for the rapid and reliable determination of military vehicle axle loads and gross weights, even in motion, with minimal traffic disruption. It is specifically designed to meet stringent military requirements, ensuring operational flexibility and accurate data delivery.

Overview and Benefits

The LS-WIM® system is fundamental to military logistics and inspection tasks. It allows vehicles to pass through at a relatively normal speed (Low Speed WIM) while recording individual axle loads and gross weights in real-time. This capability is essential for protecting military road networks, preventing vehicle overloading, and quickly inspecting shipments at loading and unloading points.

Key Benefits in Military Environments:

• Quick Check: Significantly reduces the time required for weighing compared to traditional static weighing methods.
• Portability and Deployment: The system is quickly deployable and removable, ideal for temporary inspection points or rapid deployment sites.
• High Accuracy: Complies with strict military specifications for axle load and gross weight measurement.
• Robust Construction: Specifically built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and high traffic volumes.
• Integrability: Compatible with military standard compliant data acquisition and indicator units.

Technical Characteristics

The LS-WIM® system generally consists of the following main components, supplied in a configuration tailored for military applications:.

Main Components of the System

The LS-WIM® system generally consists of the following main parts, supplied in a configuration adapted for military applications:

1. LS-WIM® Weigh Pads (Sensors)

These extremely durable, low-profile sensors form the basis of the measurement. They are designed to require minimal intrusion into the road surface while ensuring maximum accuracy.

• Alacsony Profil: Minimizes the speed limitation perceived by vehicles and the impact on vehicle dynamics.
• Robust Construction: They are manufactured from materials and designs compliant with military specifications for long service life and reliability, even under extreme conditions.
• Modular Placement: It enables axle load measurement independently of the vehicle's axle arrangement.

2. Signaling and Data Processing Units

Appropriate signaling devices are essential for measurement; they receive signals from sensors, process them, and display the measured data. Although exact signaling model configurations vary, Intercomp generally offers solutions belonging to the following categories:

• Indicators, Displays, and Software: Units specifically optimized for measuring military vehicles, capable of data logging, storage, and export.
• Data logging: There is an option for automatic measurement recording, including date, time, axle load, and gross weight.

Military Application Areas

Due to the versatility of the LS-WIM® scale system, it is an ideal choice for numerous military operations:

Vehicle Inspection and Logistics

This system is crucial for maintaining military vehicle fleets and increasing the efficiency of logistical operations.

• Overload Prevention: Ensures that shipments do not exceed the permissible load limits of vehicles or critical infrastructure (bridges, roads).
• Quick Checkpoints: Ideal for entrances to busy military bases or temporary operational areas where rapid throughput is a priority.
• Inventory Management: Provides accurate weight data for inventory management of transported ammunition, fuels, and other critical supplies.

ITS and Legal Admissibility

Although primarily designed for military purposes, the system is excellently applicable during inspection tasks carried out in military zones or along the routes of military convoys.

• Data logging: It enables long-term monitoring of traffic patterns and vehicle loads.
• Portable Inspection Points: Ideal for mobile inspection units due to quick deployment capabilities.

Integration and Supplementary Systems

The LS-WIM® system can be excellently integrated with other Intercomp military weighing instruments, ensuring a comprehensive weight management solution:

• PT300™ Wheel Load Scales: For static measurements where the highest accuracy is required (e.g., center of gravity determination).
• LP600™ Low Profile Wheel Load Scales: Further portable static weighing options.
• AX900™ Axle Weighing Bridges: Higher capacity, yet still portable solutions.

The LS-WIM® is not just a scale, but a strategic tool for optimizing military logistics and operational security, prioritizing speed and reliability.