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TruckWeigh® 1160 FAQ

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Is it a weighing system?
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No, TruckWeigh 1160 is an overload protection system which is accurate to within ±2.5% at between 90-100% of gross vehicle weight.

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How often does it need to be calibrated?
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Thanks to our patented "fit and forget" technology, TruckWeigh 1160 does not require any further recalibration unless there are any physical changes to the vehicle.

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Can it connect to other on-board vehicle systems such as telematics?
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Yes, it has both serial RS232 and 3rd party CAN ports for connecting to other systems such as telematics, or even on-board OEM systems.

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How long does it take to fit?
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Depending on the number of axles and the type of vehicle it typically takes 4-8 hours to fit and calibrate.

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Does it work on all types of suspension?
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TruckWeigh is suitable for most supsension types including steel springs and most air suspension variants. 

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How many axles will the system work with?
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TruckWeigh 1160 works on rigid and articulated vehicles with any number of axles of almost any suspension type.

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Is it possible to swap/interchange tractors and trailers?
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Yes, TruckWeigh 1160 works with any tractor/trailer combination and is completely interchangeable. 

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Will the system work for vehicle combinations with more than one trailer such as road trains?
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TruckWeigh has been designed to work with an unlimited number of simultaneous trailers, making it ideal for large road trains.

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What size of vehicle will TruckWeigh 1160 work on?
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TruckWeigh 1160 is suitable for vehicles of any size or gross weight.