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The following is useful information about suppliers of type-approved OBM systems, the models and applications of the National Telematics Framework (NTF) they support, including features and levels of assurance.
Approval may be in the form of type-approval or an equivalent approval mechanism acceptable to TCA. Suppliers of OBM systems must meet applicable requirements in the functional and technical specification, irrespective of the approval mechanism.
OBM systems are able to measure the mass of axle groups and calculate the gross vehicle mass of a vehicle.
OBM systems are often referred to as on-board weigh scales or electronic weighing systems, and are widely used across the surface transport sector commercial, contractual and regulatory purposes.
See also:
Functional and technical requirements for OBM systems
Performance-based functional and technical requirements for OBM systems are contained in the OBM System Functional and Technical Specification.
The Specification contains three categories to cater for different uses.

Type-Approved OBM System

Smart OBM System (Category B)

Smart OBM System (Category C)
The three categories are presented in the table below:
Category | Features | Use with applications of the NTF | Airtec Corporation Pty Ltd | E-Max Aust Pty Ltd | Loadmass Pty Ltd (Loadman Australia) | Tramanco Pty Ltd | Right Weigh Inc | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category A |
|
No |
89AXM Series
|
Air-Weigh LoadMaxx
|
LM300 Can-Coder
|
The CHEK-WAY Eliminator
|
Right Weigh Exterior Digital Scales
|
|
Smart OBM Systems | Smart OBM System (Category B) |
All of the above, plus:
|
Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The CHECK-WAY Eliminator
|
N/A |
Smart OBM System (Category C) |
All of the above, plus:
|
Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Certificate of Conformance
A Certificate of Conformance for each TCA-approved OBM system will be made available by the OBM supplier (or associated agent, distributor or retailer) at the point of supply to transport operators of each OBM system.
The current cost to the OBM supplier for each certificate of conformance is AUD 20.
