Ray's Auto Salvage Operates More Efficiently With Avery Weigh-Tronix E1110 Indicator

Ray's Auto Salvage, in operation for more thanThe standard E1110 features dual RS232 serial
35 years, buys and processes scrap metal forports to enable a connection to printers, laptops,
recycling and reuse. After deciding to install a usedor in the case of Ray's Auto Salvage, remote
truck scale to determine the weight—anddisplays such as the XR Series by Avery
therefore cost—of the metals purchased,Weigh-Tronix. Localized process control is possible
co-owner Laura Yesul and her associates askedwith an included Ethernet port, along with three
Advance Scale, headquartered in Lindenwold, Newrelay outputs and three logic level inputs
Jersey, for an up-to-date indicator.(expandable to 8 I/O utilizing the optional TIU8). In
Joe Carr, service manager at Advance Scale,addition, the E1110 is available with an optional
recommended the Evolution E1110 indicator byFieldbus card for industrial networks.
Avery Weigh-Tronix, used in conjunction with theThe indicator also offers a wide variety of
XR Series Remote Display, to control traffic atspecialized weighing applications. Along with general
the scale. Since putting the system to use lastweighing applications, the E1110 also offers
October, Ray's has found ample opportunity tocheckweighing, counting, in-motion weighing, peak
corner its market in Dennisville, Newweight capture, batching and filling applications, and
Jersey—and the surrounding county.a full suite of truck scale applications. Its stainless
"It's nuts around here," Laura Yesul said with asteel enclosure also makes the E1110 suitable for
chuckle. "It's never quiet."washdown.
Trucks carrying scrap and precious metals toThe E1110 pairs quality with convenience while
Ray's Auto Salvage for purchase and processingoffering a lower price than the
are constantly going in and out of their new weighcompetition—representing ideal value in
station. With a busy schedule that makes manyconfigurable weighing instrumentation and control
weekdays feel like Mondays, Yesul said she findstechnology. In conjunction with the XR Series
the E1110 an invaluable resource for her business'Remote Display, which features intuitive
success.Auto-Learn Technology, the E1110 simplifies Ray's
"We love it—it's the greatest thing we've doneAuto Salvage's weighing operations while providing
so far," Yesul said about installing the E1110 andreliable and efficient results.
XR Series Remote Display. "The customers love it"It's a simple, out-of-the-box solution, yet it's
to death."robust to offer advanced features," Santarpio
The E1110 indicator is a multi-applicationsaid.
configurable indicator and process controller. ItAt Ray's Auto Salvage, this means more time to
simplifies the weighing process by offering afocus on customers—and the busy
dependable and cost-effective weighing solutionenvironment they create.
while the XR Series Remote Display provides"Avery Weigh-Tronix's models are up-to-date and
large, bright LED digits for enhanced readability ofeasy to run," Yesul said. "And they're really
scale information indoors or outdoors, even inmaintenance-free. With tractor trailers in and out
direct sunlight. Customers can quickly and easilyof here all the time, it's still as accurate as can
determine the weight of loads being transportedbe."
with these quality products by AveryThe weighing process is more efficient with the
Weigh-TronixE1110 as it displays dynamic status information
"The E1110 controls the XR Series Remotethroughout the weighing operation and is
Display built-in red/green traffic light with no extraprogrammable for a specific target count and high
modifications or labor costs," Joe Carr said. "It's anlow limits. Both the E1110 and XR Series Remote
easy, out-of-the-box solution. The E1110 makesDisplay are easy to read—something both
daily processing of weights more efficient whileYesul and her customers appreciate.
still offering a more reasonable cost than its"You can just watch the monitor--you don't have
competitors."to watch scale," Yesul explained.
Chris Santarpio, general manager at AdvanceIn addition, the E1110 offers the option to detect
Scale, agreed that the E1110 indicator was an idealproducts entering and leaving a weigh station.
choice for controlling the traffic at Ray's AutoYesul said that in order to ensure a vehicle has
Salvage's scale.come to a complete stop before weighing, the
"We suggested the E1110 because it has relaysE1110 at Ray's Auto Salvage is programmed to
already built into the product," Santarpio said. "Forindicate exactly when that measurement can be
a programmable indicator, it was the best choicetaken.
for price, time to set up and ease of use for the"When it's busy and hectic, you just watch for
customer."that signal," Yesul said. "You can hit down the
Offering built-in applications and flexibility withoutweight, push the button so that the light turns
requiring custom software for operation, thegreen, and off they go."
E1110 is an economical solution. It stores up to tenThe E1110 offers unparalleled value and accuracy.
recipes, each with up to 50 programmable steps,When combined with the XR Series Remote
and it indicates when target weights are withinDisplay, for Ray's Auto Salvage, it also stands as
taught limits with a flashing Target light. Theone of the best business decisions Yesul and her
indicator also offers an alarm mode with 20associates have ever made.
independent cutoffs and records both total weight"It makes my life a heck of a lot easier," Yesul
and the weight of each individual product in asaid.
package.