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Summary of Contents for Parceltools C190 CubetapePRO
- Page 1 C190 CubetapePRO + Cradle CubetapePRO -- provides exact volumetric weight measurement by measuring L x W x H of an object. An optional cradle can be used for charging the unit and also for HID connectivity to a host application.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ................3 C190CubetapePRO Overview............. Main Features ................Specification................. Model Identification ..............Inspection and Contents Checklist ..........Physical Dimensions ..............Display and Buttons ..............Display Elements ................1.7.1 Button + Brake Operation ............1.7.2 Operation ..................8 Overview ..................Power On/Off ................Basic Functionality ............... - Page 3 3.3.9 Advanced Menu Item ............. 3.3.10 Disconnect ................Communication and Development ........Overview ................. Connection via Bluetooth ............4.2.1 PC Requirements ..............4.2.2 Connection Procedure ............4.2.3 Connection Feedback ............Connection via USB ............... 4.3.1 PC Requirements ..............4.3.2 Connection Procedure ............Data Format ................
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Page 4: C190Cubetapepro Overview
1.1 CubetapePRO Overview The CubetapePRO is a portable data-capture device for use in transport, shipping and warehousing applications. It is designed to collect, record and transfer data records made up of a series of items, including barcodes, piece counts, weights, dimensions, and other information, such as device serial number and units. -
Page 5: Specification
1.3 Specification Tape 19mm × 3m (9ft) Measurement US – inches (rounded to whole, half or tenth) Units Metric – cm (rounded to whole or half), mm ® Bluetooth Class 2 SPP and HID profiles Communications Types AB for data transfer and recharge Li-ion 970mAh with 2-hour recharge cycle Power... -
Page 6: Inspection And Contents Checklist
1.5 Inspection and Contents Checklist Verify the contents and inspect the package immediately upon delivery. If the shipping container is damaged, check for internal damage and file a freight claim with the carrier, if necessary. If the container is not damaged, remove the device from its protective package, noting how it was packed, and inspect each component for damage. -
Page 7: Display And Buttons
1.7 Display and Buttons C190CubetapePRO uses an OLED 24 bit full color display with a resolution of 128 × 128. 1.7.1 Display Elements The screen display has three major components: Operation Data, Navigation and Status. Figure 1-2 • Data is displayed as it is collected. •... -
Page 8: Button + Brake Operation
1.7.2 Button + Brake Operation The CubetapePRO has five main buttons. The four buttons on the front are used for navigation or data collection purposes. button – press to record measurement button – press to scan a barcode label button for power on/off. Buttons are context sensitive. Figure 1-3 Tape retraction brake The manual retraction brake on the side of the... -
Page 9: Operation
• Cubetape will auto shut down after 10 minutes of no key press NB -- Please charge your Cubetape regularly to avoid ‘low bat’ situations Parceltools provide a convenient charger / cradle unit for this purpose. 2.3 Basic Functionality This section provides information of some fundamental functions of C190CubetapePRO The following functions are addressed in this section: •... -
Page 10: Scan
2.3.1 Scan • Turn on the device and “Scan Barcode” is indicated on screen. • Aim the scanner at a proper tilting angle (ideally perpendicular to the scanning surface). • Press to scan. Figure 2-1 Scan Operation 2.3.2 Measure • Stretch the tape tip to one end of the object, then align the Tape Stop with other end of the object. -
Page 11: Transmit Data
Figure 2-2 - Measure Operation 2.3.3 Transmit Data • In the Measure task, when connected online to a host system via Bluetooth recorded data can be sent to the host system by pressing • In batch mode, recorded data can be sent to a host system using the Batch Upload method in the application menu via USB connection. -
Page 12: Append
2.3.5 Append ( if activated in Settings ) The Append function enables the operator to add up to three length measurements together, useful when the item length is longer than the 3 meter tape. • The append function enables the operator to sum three measurements of length together, especially when the item length is longer than the 3 meter tape. -
Page 13: Measure
2.4.1 Measure • Use to scroll, when the cursor is on the Measure tab, press to select. • The display will be redirected to the first step in the Measure workflow. All the operation steps can be configured via Cubetape Manager software. See chapter 3 for more details. -
Page 14: Weigh
2.4.2 Weigh The CubetapePRO can record the weight from supported scales via Bluetooth. This application only works in “batch” mode. The weight data is stored in a record along with barcode, dimensions and other information. The records needs by uploaded by the “Batch Upload” operation to a PC with CargoDesk software. Pair with a weighing scale first. -
Page 15: Consolidate
Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 2.4.3 Consolidate C190Cubetape can consolidate multiple items under one barcode. This application also works in “batch” mode. The records needs be uploaded by the Batch Upload operation to a host. • Use to scroll, when the cursor is on the Consolidate tab, press select. -
Page 16: Introduction
HID profile, meaning the data is sent to the foreground application running on a host (typically a PC, PDA, iPad, Phone etc.) The device will need to be paired to a host system before use. Also the Parceltools Cradle can be used for this functionality. -
Page 17: Batch Upload
Cubetape can be accessed at the relevant COM port on the host and can be made available programmatically. To simplify this process for the host application, Parceltools has published an SDK comprising a dll and a sample desktop application. The dll manages the low level Cubetape interface (BT and COM port connection) and makes the data available via a higher level set of methods and properties. -
Page 18: Overview
3.1 Overview This chapter provides information about how to configure the C190CubetapePRO device. It describes access to the Settings menu where the device can be managed. It also provides detailed information on configuring Cubetape via the PC based Cubetape Manager software. 3.2 Settings in C190Cubetape The CubetapePRO has six basic settings, which can be directly accessed on the device. -
Page 19: Scan Engine Configuration
• The display shows “Setup with CubetapePRO Manager.” See Figure 3-1. • Press the “Detect” button on the Cubetape Manager software to connect to the device. When the device is detected by the software, the display shows “Connected”. See Figure 3-1. •... -
Page 20: Settings Via Pc
3.3 Settings via PC The CubetapePRO is a powerful device with many possible configurations. This section introduces the functions configurable through Cubetape Manager software. Cubetape Manager enables administrators to configure units, dimension-weight factor, pallet size, workflow sequence, data format and a variety of other settings. The taskbar on Cubetape Pro provides ready access to different data capture tasks. -
Page 21: Cubetape Manager Software Download
3.3.1 Cubetape Manager Software Download The software can be accessed and downloaded from the link below: www.cubetape.com 3.3.2 Cubetape Manager Software Installation • Extract the ZIP file into a new folder after downloading • Click on CubetapeManager.exe to install the application 3.3.3 Connect the device to Cubetape Manager software USB connection is the supported method for connection. -
Page 22: Configure C190Cubetapepro Via Cubetape Manager Software
Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 • Click on “Detect” and Cubetape Manager will find the connected Cubetape and both Cubetape and Cubetape Manager will display “Connected.” See Figure 3-3. 3.3.4 Configure the CubetapePRO via Cubetape Manager Software This subsection discusses the various settings managed through Cubetape Manager. •... -
Page 23: Global Settings
figure 3–4 3.3.5 Global Settings The Global setting tab is used to set the device parameter including Units, Dimensional-Weight Factor, Pallet Size, Communication Method, Audio Feed back etc… for CubetapePRO. • Use the navigation arrows on the menu bar and click on “Global Settings” tab. See Figure 3-5. •... -
Page 24: Workflows
Figure 3-7 3.3.6 Workflows ( or Tasks ) • Use the navigation arrows on the menu bar and click on “Workflows” tab. This screen controls the content of the task menu on Cubetape. The order of the applications can be changed, or they can be removed altogether. See Figure 3-8. Note that needs be careful to remove the Task from the list. - Page 25 Figure 3-9 (1) The name of Task can be edited. Enable Barcode Scanning should show a scanning window during application. See Figure 3-10. The maximum number of barcodes is 3. The barcodes number will be on the top left corner of display. Move out the tick to disable this operation in application. Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 Figure 3-12...
- Page 26 Enable the Calculation of Volume or Dimensional Weight will show the result window (See Figure 3-13) before the data transmission/save. (7) Select the correct working mode for different applications. For certain tasks, the working mode is fixed as Live or Batch. Typically, On Live mode should be available for Bluetooth communication.
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Page 27: Device Information
3.3.7 Device Information • Use the navigation arrows on the menu bar and click on “Device Information” tab. • Device information, such as model ID, serial number, firmware version, time and date and tape counter can be reviewed under the tab. See Chapter 1 Section 1.5 also. Figure 3-16 •... -
Page 28: Advanced Menu Item
Select from a list of available Bluetooth configuration options (serial slave, PDA SPP, PDA HID, PC SPP, and PC HID), enter the 12 digit Bluetooth MAC address of the device to be paired with, and click Generate to produce a pairing barcode. Figure 3-18 Print out the barcode. -
Page 29: Overview
4.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the communication options for the CubetapePRO. The setup process for each communication method is described in depth in this chapter. 4.2 Connection via Bluetooth The CubetapePRO includes an embedded Bluetooth unit with SPP and HID profiles available. Cubetape can be connected to any device supporting SPP or HID profiles. - Page 30 4.2.2.1 PC Connection • Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your PC. • Turn on the CubetapePRO. • Enter Settings on Cubetape, inside the Bluetooth option, select “BT SPP” by pressing See Chapter 3 Section 3.2.1.1 for more details, or configure using Cubetape Manager. •...
- Page 31 Figure 4-2 • Select “Enter the device’s pairing code” and key the default PIN code: 1234. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 • Typically, there will be some driver installation, then a success message will be displayed. See Figure 4-4 Technical manual-C190CubetapePRO...
- Page 32 Figure 4-4 • To confirm which services and ports are in use right click on Cubetape in “Bluetooth Devices” and select “Properties.” The “Services” tab displays the services and the COM port in use. See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5 • Cubetape is now connected and data can be transferred under the Serial Port Profile (SPP).
- Page 33 4.2.2.2 iOS Connection • Turn on C190CubetapePRO. • Enter Settings on Cubetape, inside the Bluetooth option, select “BT HID” by pressing See Chapter 3 Section 3.2.1.1 for more detail, or configure from Cubetape Manager. • Turn on the Bluetooth switch on the upper right corner of the task bar. See Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6 •...
- Page 34 • When Cubetape is discovered by the system, select “Pair” to connect with Cubetape. See Figure 4-9. Cubetape Figure 4-9 • When pairing is successful, a small subtext indicating “connected” will be displayed underneath the Cubetape icon. See Figure 4-10. Cubetape –...
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Page 35: Connection Feedback
4.2.3 Connection Feedback • A Bluetooth indicator symbol appears at the right bottom of the screen. • When Bluetooth connection is established, the symbol displays as bright blue. • If Bluetooth is not activated or the connection is lost, the symbol displays as red. 4.3 Connection via USB C190MFT Cubetape™... -
Page 36: Data Format
4.4 Data Format Data format of C190MFT Cubetape™ is in the form of standard text mapped by ASCII codes. Table 4 provides a general view of the format for data item records. OpID Operator ID Scanned at beginning of Device Serial Device 32 character Scanner... -
Page 37: Connection Method
{comma} {tab} {cr} {If} *{star} /{slash} {custom-start} {custom-end} Example of the Formatted Data Output: ID1=BC23015234, PC=3, LL=1170, WW=1170, HH=560, VV=73.45, DW=500, UN=mm 4.5 Pair with Supported Weighing Scale The CubetapePRO is specially optimized for tasks in combination with supported weighing scales. -
Page 38: Sdk
The CubetapePRO needs to use Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) to pair and communicate with the indicator. The complete process is as follows: • Ensure that the CubetapePRO is in SPP mode by going to Settings/Bluetooth and selecting SPP with the button, or by configuring BT SPP in Cubetape Manager. -
Page 39: Pc Requirements
4.6.3 PC Requirements Desktop PC • Windows XP SP2 or later • .NET Framework 2.0 or later • Microsoft or Broadcom Bluetooth stack software • Visual Studio 2008 (Using either C# or Visual Basic) Mobile Device • Windows CE 5.0 or later •... -
Page 40: Device Keyboard Wedge
4.6.5 Device Keyboard Wedge The Device Keyboard Wedge provides a method to use the Cubetape device with existing software by passing through received data as Keyboard input. This allows you to use the Cubetape device even if you can’t modify an existing application to use the Cubetape SDK. -
Page 41: Operating Notes
In a string value called “WedgeMask,” you can provision this value either: • Within a .cab Setup project specifying this registry key • Using a Registry Editor application on the device or remotely from a desktop PC • From your own application code using the Registry API or .NETCF RegistryKey class 4.6.6 Operating Notes Quickstart instructions to pair with a PDA and transfer data records from Cubetape: •... -
Page 42: Overview
C190MFTCubetape™ is designed to provide years of dependable operation. However, Parceltools recommends that as with any industrial measurement equipment - the device is serviced periodically. Timely, factory - specified maintenance and calibration by a Parceltools - authorized service technician would ensure and document accurate and dependable performance to specifications. -
Page 43: Service
• The symbol displays battery in the form of percentage. • To charge the battery, connect C190CubetapePRO to a PC or power adaptor via the USB cable. OR place the device in the Parceltools charging cradle • The charge light is on during the charging process. -
Page 44: Tape Cassette And Battery Replacement
5.6 Tape Cassette and Battery Replacement • To replace the tape cassette and battery, remove the silicone sleeve first. • To slide the rear cover of the device down, push the index finger at the upper right corner of the rear cover as indicated. 5.6.1 Tape Cassette Replacement •... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
The following chart lists a few potential symptoms and some suggestions for resolving the issue. If a problem that is not listed in Table 5 occurs, or if the suggested fix does not resolve the problem, contact an authorized Parceltools service representative for assistance. Symptom... - Page 46 For sensor versions daily clean the system using the air duster and maintenance port as shown. (Note the maintenance port is concealed beneath the rugged cover.) Regularly wipe the tape blade with a non-solvent cleaner. Replace the tape when tape is worn and yellow particles appear. Parceltools Pty Ltd Parceltools USA LLC Parceltools Europe BV...
- Page 47 Cubetape and ScanTape Firmware Upgrade process To upgrade Cubetape or ScanTape firmware: Put ScanTape/Cubetape into firmware upgrade mode by holding the down arrow and powering on, or selecting Firmware upgrade from the Settings menu. Device will make 3 long beeps, but screen will be off Connect to PC by USB cable Run CubeTapeLoader.exe or ScanTapeLoader.exe and follow the prompts.
- Page 48 SE965 Setup Barcodes for C190PRO – May 2019 Set Factory Defaults Disable adaptive Scanning Enable M2of5 M2of5 length within range 01 and 04 Write to PT Defaults...