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Specifications

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GMS Track
Data Management System

This state-of-the-art system is designed to automate the identification, weighing and printing of tickets – increasing your throughput by dramatically improving efficiency.

 

 

 

  • End of day reconciliations are eliminated.
  • Handwritten tickets are eliminated. The printed ticket is easy to read, and is much less expensive than preprinted forms.
  • You enter only changes from the previous record; as a result clerical errors are almost completely eliminated
  • The information is immediately available for the accounting system. We have interfaced with most major accounting packages and a number of "home-grown" accounting packages.
  • You can run reports at any time to answer questions and review efficiency.
  • The system is modular so additional capabilities like grading, inventory, blending, bar code scanning, unattended operation, and automation can be added at any time.
  • One or more than one platform scale can be displayed simultaneously on a single screen.

To ensure the highest reliability we supply an Industrial Computer that is specially designed for harsh environments. It has the following advantages over a standard OfficePC:

  • UL listed, heavy duty all-steel case that can be rack mounted
  • Shock mounted drives and hold down card clamps
  • Filtered air system with positive air pressure to prevent dust infiltration
  • Lockable front door to prevent unauthorized access

 

The CompuWeigh GMS Track System is already in operation at a number of the leading grain and other companies, including ConAgra, Continental Grain, Cargill, Columbia Grain and Harvest States, and ProGold. We are confident that we can assist you with your application.

 

GMS Track Module

Key Benefits

 

Ease of Use

  • Our system is designed for all levels of skill. We are the only company that lets you use a "Touch Screen", Function keys or a mouse to run the system..
  • Because our system is a true "Windows" product we have the clearest and easiest to understand screens. We use big buttons on the screen so that even on a cold day someone wearing gloves can operate the system.
  • Everything is on one screen.
  • Almost no typing is required. In most cases the computer gives the you a list to pick from.

 

Multi-user

  • Any number of people can work on the system at one time. For example, one person can identify, another can grade, two operators can weigh and a Supervisor can monitor the system or run reports. All at the same time with no slow down of speed.
  • Others claim to be multi-user but won’t let two operators work on the same item at the same time. This becomes a major frustration.
  • On a local area network the system is so fast that you cannot tell if the information is coming from your hard disk or half a mile away. Some of our competitors use serial communications which is 500 times slower!

 

No obsolescence

  • Our Industrial Computer uses Intel pentium processors. If you want a faster system just add an upgrade processor or more memory.
  • We are continuing to add new features and power to our system. We provide these enhancements annually to our customers at nominal cost.
  • CompuWeigh is the leader in providing computerized weighing solutions to the Grain Industry. We will continue to invest the vast majority of our development funds into this market
  • Our modular design allows you to add new components at anytime without ever having to throw out equipment or programs.

 

Management Reporting

  • We don’t just provide accounting information. We give the Supervisor information that helps them run their facility more efficiently.
  • We are the only Company that offers a fully integrated management reporting and graphics package. The system comes with standard reports that provide most of the information you need.
  • Designing your own reports is also very easy. Our "drag and drop" system allows you to "draw" on the screen the exact report that you want.
  • Instant graphs can be made from any report.
  • Information can also be transmitted to all major Grain Accounting systems, either by modem or through a local area network.

 

Flexible

  • You can configure the system to run the way you want.
  • In our Grading system, you decide which factors you want to use, the order they appear on the screen and the maximum and minimum acceptable values.
  • You can Grade, Weigh and ID in any order.
  • The reporting system allows you to produce any report you want.

 

Powerful Communications

  • With our recommended built in Fax/modem you can instantly transmit any report or graph to another location.
  • Our databases are in the Industry Standard dBASE format. You can also export information in a wide range of formats for transmission to Host computers or for importing into your favorite spreadsheet.
  • If you have a problem, we can log onto your computer and show you right on your screen how to run the program properly. This also allows us to make updates and changes to your system without the need for expensive service calls. In all cases these changes are only made with your express permission.

 

Technical features

Customer Database

  • The system will handle any number of single and multiple landlord accounts.
  • The program will locate the customer's record even if you only know a part of the last name, account code or vehicle number.
  • Information is automatically maintained for customer's contracts based on commodities, including total amount, amount applied to contract and balance left on the contract.
  • Special discounts can be applied on a per contract basis.
  • The system maintains a list of vehicles owned by each customer so that you only need to select the customer and automatically a list of his vehicles is displayed for easy selection.

 

Transactions

  • The system can handle receiving, shipping, transfers and miscellaneous weighings (like fertilizer and dust).
  • You can maintain separate sequences of ticket numbers for each of the above categories. Number sequences can be changed on the fly.
  • Grain transactions are automatically formatted and can be transmitted to a remote host computer either in real time or batch mode.

 

Grading

  • The system automatically asks for the relevant grade factors for the commodity chosen.
  • You can design the grading screen to match the layout on your pan ticket.
  • Maximum and minimum values can be preset for each factor to prevent incorrect entry.
  • Automatic FGIS grading is available with manual over-ride.

 

Inventory

  • All bins are identified by capacity, commodity and grade.
  • Automatic bin selection based on grades with manual over-ride.
  • Interlocking to prevent accidental grain mixing.
  • Automatic and manual adjustment of bin levels.

 

Reports and Graphs

  • We have the most extensive reporting system available. You can run one of the many standard reports, modify them or design you own by "drawing" them on the screen.
  • Reports can printed, previewed on the screen (to avoid the normal trial and error process of printing multiple times to get the report looking right), stored in a file for later use, or FAXED to another location.
  • All data can be graphed in many different formats. In "automatic mode" the system handles everything. If you then want to make a change, for example add a new heading or change the maximum and minimum values, you can do so without difficulty.

 

Options

  • Multi-user version for running more than one workstation.
  • Communications interface to new or existing CompuDraft 2000 Bulk Weighing scales for down loading Rail Car information.
  • Control up to 8 bulkweighing or platform scales from one computer.
  • Communications to Automatic Grading equipment.
  • Communications to various Bin Level and Temperature Monitoring packages.
  • Custom links to various Accounting Systems
  • Database conversion of your existing information to the run on the system
  • A comprehensive Inventory system that obsoletes the bin board and improves your ability to blend out efficiently.
  • Bar code and RF tag readers for automatic identification of rail cars.

 

 

For more information, contact:

J. H. Menge & Company, Inc.

jhmenge@jhmenge.com

Post Office Box 23602
New Orleans, Louisiana  70183-0602

Louisiana:  1-504-733-4871; 1-504-734-1880 FAX
Texas:  1-713-224-9750; 1-713-224-2711 FAX

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