Cardinal WIM systems using Quartz sensors are easy to install and require minimal road cutting as compared to load cell systems. The procedure is detailed in our installation instructions.
An array of eight sensors in two separate strips as shown to the left is utilized for weighing-in-motion. Not only does this give the capability to measure left and right weights, but allows functionality of the WIM system even if some sensors were to fail.
Required equipment, tools, and consumable materials
- Certified installation supervisor
- 115 V, 60-cycle power source and extension cords
- Air compressor
- Compressed-air blower (for slot clean-out and drying)
- Small pneumatic jack-hammer
- Gasoline powered wet/dry-cut pavement saw (dry-cut much preferred)
- Gas-fired hot air blower (optional, for slot drying or grout cure acceleration in cold weather)
- Straight or angle grinder/sander with 7" disk pad, 7/8" arbor, and with 16-grit aluminum oxide abrasive disks
- 4-inch wide belt sander with 24-grit aluminum oxide abrasive belts
- Lay-out chalk and paint
- Trowels (plastic disposal recommended)
- Cable-pull snake or string
- Utility knife
- Tape measure
- Mixer (1/2" power drill with stirrer)
- Knee pads (optional but recommended)
- Protective gear for epoxy mixing: plastic glasses, disposable gloves
- 3-inch wide duct tape
- Hammer and cold-chisel(s)
- Screw drivers (various)
- Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for coax cable-end trim and termination
- Insulation tester (for measuring > 109 ohms)
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