- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about our Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), ICT infrastructure, and engineering support services across Africa.
General & Corporate Compliance
Q: Where is Kistron Systems Limited located, and what regions do you serve?
A: Our head office is located at Baraka Center Flat (opposite Nextgen Mall), Mombasa Road, South C, Nairobi, Kenya. While based in Nairobi, we engineer, supply, and deploy systems across Kenya and the broader East and Central African regions.
Q: Is Kistron Systems fully registered and tax-compliant for public tenders?
A: Yes, Kistron Systems Limited is a legally registered Private Limited Company (Registration No:
PVT-PQ1AP9EW) with an active Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance status (PIN: P052515363K).
Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) & Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Q: What is the difference between High-Speed and Low-Speed Weigh-In-Motion (WIM)?
A: High-speed WIM systems screen mainline traffic at highway speeds to detect overloaded vehicles without slowing traffic down. Low-speed WIM systems operate at controlled weighbridge approaches to provide precise, highly accurate axle weight measurements used for direct legal enforcement and tolling.
Q: How do ANPR and RFID integrate with your weighing systems?
A: Our systems automatically link Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and RFID tags to each vehicle’s weight record. This enables automated screening, violation logging, and enforcement tracking without requiring manual operator input.
Q: Are your weighing systems compliant with metrological standards?
A: Yes, all our Weigh-In-Motion installations and static weighbridges are designed, installed, and calibrated to satisfy strict OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) standards for direct legal enforcement.
ICT & Edge Data Centre Infrastructure
Q: Why do WIM stations and ITS sites require specialized data centres?
A: Remote weighing stations and traffic checkpoints process continuous real-time video, ANPR feeds, and sensor weight data. We build edge data centres directly at field sites to process this data locally with zero latency while maintaining secure connectivity to central server environments.
Q: Can Kistron Systems deploy off-grid ICT infrastructure in remote locations?
A: Absolutely. Many of our field deployments operate in remote areas without stable grid access. We integrate custom industrial solar power setups and battery storage systems to keep CCTV, sensors, and data transmitters running 24/7.
Calibration, Maintenance & Support
Q: Do you offer ongoing maintenance after installation?
A: Yes, we provide comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) and scheduled preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and prevent unexpected component failures.
Q: How often do Weigh-In-Motion systems require calibration?
A: To maintain legal enforcement accuracy and OIML compliance, weighing sensors require periodic recalibration. We provide certified calibration services to keep all field sensors within mandatory legal tolerances.
Q: Do you train local operators to manage the systems?
A: Yes, we conduct full operational and technical training for client personnel, technicians, and system administrators during commissioning to build local capacity.
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