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Airtec Smart OBM Setup Guide

Your Guide to Getting Started with Smart OBM and Airtec.

Welcome to Smart OBM with Airtec. This guide takes you through each step, from getting your Airtec on-board mass (OBM) system installed to receiving your Certificate of Enrolment. Work through the steps in order, and we'll keep you updated along the way.

Here's what's involved:



Step 1 — Set up your Smart OBM service

When you sign up for Smart OBM, your V-DAQ Account Manager or a member of our Sales team will set up your service and record Airtec as your OBM supplier.

We'll then let Airtec know you've chosen V-DAQ as your Smart OBM provider. You don't need to do anything else for this step.



Step 2 — Install and calibrate your Airtec system

Your Airtec system needs to be installed and calibrated by Airtec or one of their authorised installers. Contact Airtec to book a time.

When you book, ask Airtec to complete the following:

  1. Supply the gauges (mass sensor units, or MSUs) for each vehicle and asset (trailer or dolly) in the combination, if they're not already fitted.
  2. Install and calibrate every gauge.
  3. Set a digital lock code on each gauge. This protects the calibration from being changed.
  4. Set the operating mode on each gauge: Estimated Steer for the prime mover, and AVG for trailers and dollies.
  5. Set up the system so each axle group reports its own weight.
  6. Set up the system so it can connect to your V-DAQ TAG.
  7. Complete the installation and calibration logs in the Airtec SmartOBM app.
  8. Scan all gauges in the combination together in the SmartOBM app, so the system knows which trailers are connected.
  9. Let V-DAQ know once installation, calibration and setup are complete, so we can connect the system to your V-DAQ TAG.

Important: Airtec uses the logs in the SmartOBM app to report your installation to Transport Certification Australia (TCA). Please check with your installer that the logs are complete before you ask us to verify your data.

Airtec installation and calibration guides

These guides are published by Airtec. Installation and calibration must be done by an authorised Airtec technician.



Step 3 — Install the V-DAQ TAG

The V-DAQ TAG is the device that sends your weight data to the V-DAQ Platform. Install the TAG and power adaptor using the guides below. If a TAG is already installed in your prime mover, you can skip this step.

Good news: the TAG connects directly to your Airtec prime mover gauge over Bluetooth, so you don't need an adaptor or data cable.



Step 4 — Send your prime mover details to V-DAQ

To connect the TAG to your Airtec system and prepare your Installation Declaration, we need a few details about your prime mover:

  1. Prime mover gauge serial number. For AXS gauges, the serial number and MAC address are printed on the bottom of the gauge. You can also see them on the live weights screen in the SmartOBM app. For AXM and AXL gauges, use the PCB number on the silver label.
  2. Prime mover registration and VIN. If it's easier, Airtec can send these to us for you.

Email these details to support@v-daq.com.au.

You don't need to send us your installation and calibration records. Airtec receives them through the SmartOBM app and reports them as part of your installation.

Important: Please send the serial number exactly as it appears on the gauge. We use it to pair your TAG, and it appears on your Installation Declaration.



Step 5 — Review and sign your Installation Declaration

We'll send you an Installation Declaration through the V-DAQ Platform. It confirms which TAG and OBM system are fitted to each vehicle.

  1. Check the details are correct: registration number, registered state, VIN (or non-VIN identifier), TAG serial number and OBM system serial number (the prime mover serial number).
  2. Sign the declaration in the V-DAQ Platform or the V-DAQ mobile app.

If anything is wrong, reply to the email with the correct details before you sign, and we'll update it for you.



Step 6 — Data verification

Next, we check the data coming from your vehicle to make sure everything is working correctly. Before we start, please make sure:

  • All MSUs in the combination are scanned together in the SmartOBM app.
  • The SmartOBM app shows a weight for every axle group.
  • The V-DAQ TAG and OBM system are powered on.
  • The vehicle has been driven for at least 30 minutes.

Once that's done, email support@v-daq.com.au with your vehicle registration to let us know you're ready.

Important: We need to verify your data before we can enrol your vehicle. We check that weight records arrive every 5 minutes, that every axle group reports a weight, and that the combination matches your installation records.



Step 7 — Enrolment

Once your data is verified, we'll enrol your vehicle in all applicable schemes. You'll then receive a notification from the V-DAQ Platform with your Certificate of Enrolment.

Each prime mover gets its own certificate, named with its registration. We recommend you:

  1. View and save each certificate.
  2. Check the vehicle and company details are correct.
  3. Print a copy and keep it in the vehicle.

Additional Information

These guides help you get more from your Smart OBM system.

Need a hand? Contact our Support team on (02) 4204 8472 or at support@v-daq.com.au.