Truck Scale Intercom With Horn Speaker

Noise Cancelling Audio-Only Truck Scale Intercom

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Part Number: ZT1017

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The Only Truck Scale Intercom That Meets All Three Key Requirements of Noise Cancelling, Ample Volume, and Hands Free.

We have tested lots of systems over the years and we have piles of returns of low-cost wired intercoms that just don't solve the two problems faced by truck scales: scale house operators can't understand the driver due to truck noise, and drivers can't hear them due to lack of volume.

The systems we no longer sell addressed one of these, but not both. If you've ever been to a fast-food drive through with a poor intercom you know how frustrating not being able to understand what's being said can be. There are lots of cheap Chinese-made systems you can try too, but if your scale is revenue generating then you may want to do it right the first time by going with this intercom instead of having to return the others after wasting your valuable time installing them.

This intercom utilizes the latest technology to create unparalleled audio and high-definition video with 1080p resolution. It has clear, high-definition audio on both sides and it uses full-duplex communication so no button pushes are required from the driver. If the 10 Watt Class D amplifier in the outdoor intercom callbox along with its unique grill design doesn't provide the loudness needed to keep the drivers happy, then the included horn speaker certainly will. The amplified horn speaker is used in extremely noisy applications. You will require power at the scale to use the amplified horn since it is a powered speaker. Otherwise the callbox gets its power from a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) switch (not included).

It also has and extremely effective Active Noise Cancellation that removes the background noise of the truck so real communication can take place. Other features like Automatic Volume Control accommodate for different noise levels of trucks, and Automatic Gain Control which increases microphone sensitivity when the talker is farther away from the microphone. Since trucks can't get too close to the intercom this is important.

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There are three ways the scale house operator can talk to drivers. The phone has a handset that can be picked up, a headphone jack that will enable wireless headsets, or it has a full-duplex hands-free speakerphone with advanced acoustic echo cancellation and excellent double-talk performance. So if you need to keep the noise level down in the scale house so others don't have to listen to the conversations, the handset and headset options provide for that. Or if you have multiple scale operators and phones, then either the handset or headset is recommended since there will be too much noise to use speakerphones. The scale-house phone also has Electronic Hook Switch Cable (EHS) support that provides remote desk phone call control (answer/end) with a Plantronics wireless headset system.

You can mount the phone either on the wall or on a desk for whichever way works best for you.

There are multiple ways you can activate the system. If you see trucks pull up you can simply press a button on the phone to call the scale. The scale will auto-answer so the driver does nothing. You can also attach an optical sensor to the scale callbox and it will automatically call the scale phone. You simply pick up the call. And the third way is the driver can press the button if they can reach the callbox, but this is a less likely scenario since the mirrors on the truck may be longer than the driver's arms.

Installation is done by using CAT 5 or 6 cable between the units. It uses Voice over IP technology so you can use standard Ethernet switches and other IP devices to create a self contained IP network. The outdoor callbox has a built in IP server so no computer is required except for installation using a web browser. You will need to provide your own Ethernet POE switch such as this one: Ethernet POE Switch

If you have multiple lanes you can add additional outdoor stations and you can add more inside units to have additional people help manage the lanes.

So rather than wasting time ordering, installing, troubleshooting, and attempting to return a system that will only solve half of your or your client's communication needs, you can get the right system the first time. Then you'll avoid complaining truck drivers and scale house operators and the loss of hundreds of dollars in lost labor time.

We recommend mounting the amplified horn speaker three feet above the stainless steel outdoor intercom. The outdoor intercom should be mounted close to the driver's window height. We recommend 84" for 18-wheelers. There is a custom pole available in the Related Items section below, or you could simply use a 10 foot 4x4 square tube and mount the intercom and horn to it.

This kit includes:

One truck scale intercom
One metal housing and seals for the intercom
One 20-watt 6" weatherproof amplified speaker
One 12 volt DC, 2 Amp power supply

Call us now at 888-298-9489 and let us help you make sure you are getting all the right components for your truck scale intercom.

Features:

AUDIO

SPL peak power at 1m in open duplex: 90 dB
SPL peak power at 1m in half duplex: 100 dB
SPL peak power at 1m in program distribution and announcement: 100 dB
Noise cancelling: Yes
Codecs: G.711, G.722, G.729
Frequency range, G.722 Codec: 200 Hz – 7000 Hz
Audio technology Modes: Full open duplex, switched open duplex
Adaptive jitter buffer
Custom Ringing Tone
Audio Mixing – Conversation and Group Call
Automatic gain control (microphone)
Sound Level Detection
Internal speaker amplifier: 10 W class D
Internal speaker: 10 W
Microphone technology Digital MEMS, omnidirectional microphone
Automatic Volume Control (AVC): Yes
Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC): Yes

VIDEO

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" RGB CMOS
Lens F 2.0, fixed iris
Light Sensitivity Down to 1 lux
Resolution 240 / 480p / 960x720p / 1440x1080p*
Frame Rate Up to 30 FPS in 1440x1080p**
Supported Codecs MJPEG, H.264 **
Digital PTZ: Yes
Digital Zoom Up to 2x
Field of View horizontal=145 degrees, vertical=109 degrees ****
Snapshot Function: No
IR LED: No
Parallel videostreams: 6 (1x SIP H.264, 2x HTTP MJPEG, 3x RTSP sessions)
* MJPEG does not support 720p and 1080p resolution.
** 30 FPS is only supported in H.264 mode, while MJPEG is limited to 10 FPS.
*** Supports SIP H.264.
**** FoV depends on video mode (may be subject to change)

HARDWARE

Ethernet connector: 1 x RJ-45
All other connectors: Tool less, spring loaded, vibration proof terminals
General inputs and outputs: 6 (configurable)
Outputs: 12mA as LED drivers
Change-over relay: (NO+NC+COM) SELV
Power options: PoE, PoE+
PoE (Power over Ethernet): IEEE 802.3af standard, IEEE 802.3at
Power consumption: Idle 3.5W, max 12W (depending on volume)
Audio Line out / Induction loop signal 0 dBV
Button backlight: LED
Call indication Icons/colors for hearing impaired
PROCESSOR/CHIPSET
CPU cores: 4 x Cortex-A53
CPU Clock Speed: 1.6 GHz
RAM: 512 MB LPDDR4
Flash: 1 GB
Video encoder: MJPEG, H.264
Dual Image: Yes

CONSTRUCTION

Dimensions: (HxWxD) 180 x 120 x 73 mm / 7.1” x 4.7” x 2.9”
Dimensions after flush mount: 180 x 120 x 24 mm / 7.1” x 4.7” x 0.9”
Dimensions with on wall box: 180 x 120 x 86 mm / 7.1” x 4.7” x 3.4”
Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lbs.
Faceplate material: 3 mm / 0.12” stainless steel - AISI 316L
Base / frame material: 3 mm / 0.12” Aluminum alloy - A413.0, AlSi12Fe, painted
Electronics cover material: Polycarbonate (semi translucent)
Gasket material: TPV
Fastening bracket material: SECC Steel
Button material: 3 mm / 0.12” Polycarbonate (transparent)
Button travel length: 1.25 mm
Button activation force: 350 gf
Button push-cycles before failure: 300,000
Loudspeaker poke protection, large diameter object 3D cast aluminum speaker grille construction

NETWORKING & PROTOCOLS

IPv4 (with DiffServ), SIP, TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TFTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SRTP, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, ONVIF, WS-Discovery
LAN protocols: Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 a-f), Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3at), Network Access Control (IEEE 802.1x)
HTTP/HTTPS (Web configuration) DHCP and static IP. Remote automatic software upgrade. Centralized monitoring.
Advanced supervision functions E.g. network test, tone test, status reports
SIP support: RFC 3261 (SIP base standard) RFC 3515 (SIP refer) RFC 2976 (SIP info), SIP using TLS, RFC 5630 SIPS URI scheme
DTMF support: RFC 2833, 2976 (SIP info)

ENVIRONMENTAL

IP rating: IP-66, tested according to EN 60529 (applies when mounted in TA-1 back-box)
Operating temperature range: -30° to 70° C / -22° to 158 ° F
Storage temperature range: -40° to 70° C / -40° to 158 ° F
Relative humidity: < 95% not condensing
UV-resistant: Yes
EMC CE and FCC Part 15

CERTIFICATIONS

ONVIF Conformant

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

IP address information: Speaks IP address after system boot
Maximum conversation time before call disconnect: 9999 seconds (2.78 hours)
Button lifetime > 1,000,000 cycles
Country of manufacture: Poland

Need a wireless truck scale intercom? This system can be made wireless. See this article: HOW TO CONVERT A WIRED VOICE OVER IP INTERCOM TO WIRELESS

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Operations Director

The system was easy to install! When I called to ask questions I was met with polite and quick instructions from a helpful customer service agent. Love the system! I will buy again for our next installation!

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Reviewed by: Devin T. Didier from Springfield on 11/22/2021

Installation Manager

This is a superior product. The quality quality of the products and the quality of sound are amazing. It is super clear when talking to the truck driver, even with their truck running. I literally cannot hear the truck outside when I'm talking with the driver over the scale house phone. This is going to be the only product we use moving forward.

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Reviewed by: BRIAN OBRIEN from CAMBRIDGE on 5/14/2021

Great system!

The intercom system is Great. It was everything that the website claimed it was supposed to be. The installation and operation were easy. Customer service was also great. The shipping and delivery time were exceptional. The responsiveness of the technician was also very helpful, and quick to respond. It was a pleasant experience all the way.

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Reviewed by: James Hairston from Hampton, VA on 11/4/2020

Project Manager

This intercom system replaced an old analog system that had terrible background noise. You couldn't hear the drivers clearly before. The noise cancelling on this unit is excellent. A truck can be driving by while in use and you can't even hear it. It's crisp and clear. Great unit.

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Reviewed by: Jason from Dalton, GA on 11/30/2021

Systems Analyst

This intercom system comes pre-configured and will work straight out of the box on a stand-alone network. It can also be reconfigured via web interface to work with existing networks, and SIP phone systems. The call-boxes are made of high quality materials, and should withstand nearly any outdoor environment. The callboxes also have built in IO that can be used to control devices like gates, traffic lights, etc via the phone. The phone is decent quality, and is also configurable via web interface. Only complaint on the phone is that it seems top-heavy and falls over easily. The sound quality is good. Overall, I believe this is a good intercom system with many advanced features that most users won't utilize.

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Reviewed by: Tim from Charleston, WV on 2/21/2022

General Manager

Product works as it should and is exactly as described. Excellent customer service as well

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Reviewed by: Ryan Herald from Indianapolis on 2/21/2022

Worked out of the box

We rec'd these items, plugged them in and it worked. Not additional setup required. Had the microphone beside a running engine and the audio was great.

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Reviewed by: Gerry from Edmonton AB Canada on 7/8/2024

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