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Elphinstone Smart OBM Setup Guide

Your Guide to Getting Started with Smart OBM and Elphinstone.

Welcome to Smart OBM with Elphinstone. This guide takes you through each step, from getting your Elphinstone 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 Elphinstone as your OBM supplier.

We'll then let Elphinstone 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 Elphinstone system

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

When you book, ask Elphinstone to complete the following:

  1. Supply the gauges for each vehicle and asset (trailer or dolly) in the combination, plus the Elphinstone data cable and Bluetooth adaptor, if they're not already fitted.
  2. Install and calibrate every part of the OBM system.
  3. Set up the system so each axle group reports its own weight.
  4. Fit and seal the Bluetooth adaptor, and send the adaptor's Bluetooth address to support@v-daq.com.au.
  5. Complete the installation and calibration records for your system.
  6. Check that a weight shows for every axle group on the in-cab reader.
  7. Let V-DAQ know once installation, calibration and setup are complete, so we can connect the system to your V-DAQ TAG.

Contact Elphinstone

Elphinstone provides installation and calibration guides with your system. Contact Elphinstone to request them.



Step 3 — Install the V-DAQ TAG

The V-DAQ TAG is the device that sends your weight data to the V-DAQ Platform. Elphinstone systems use the TAG3 (TAG3036). Install it using the guide below. If a TAG3 is already installed in your prime mover, you can skip this step.

Important: Elphinstone systems work with the V-DAQ TAG3 and aren't supported on the TAG5. Your Account Manager will make sure you receive the right TAG.



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

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

  1. Prime mover ECU serial number. This is the serial number of the Easyweigh Multi master unit in the prime mover. Ask Elphinstone if you can't find it.
  2. Prime mover registration and VIN. If it's easier, Elphinstone 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. Elphinstone keeps these and reports them as part of your installation.

Important: Please send the serial number exactly as it appears on the unit. 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:

  • The in-cab reader 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.

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