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CubiScan
25
®
Service Manual
Version 1.1
Quantronix, Inc.
Cubing and Weighing Systems
380 South 200 West
P.O. Box 929
Farmington, Utah 84025
U.S.A.
Phone: +1(801) 451-7000
Fax: +1(801) 451-0502
Website:
http://www.cubiscan.com

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  • Page 1 CubiScan ® Service Manual Version 1.1 Quantronix, Inc. Cubing and Weighing Systems 380 South 200 West P.O. Box 929 Farmington, Utah 84025 U.S.A. Phone: +1(801) 451-7000 Fax: +1(801) 451-0502 Website: http://www.cubiscan.com...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    CubiScan 25 Service Manual CubiScan ® and the Quantronix logo are registered trademarks of Quantronix, Inc. Scanning New Dimensions™, Qbit™, QbitWIN™, and The FreightWeigh System™ are trademarks of Quantronix, ® Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. CubiScan ® software and firmware are protected by international and domestic copyrights. CubiScan ® 150 measurement products are protected by one or more of U.S. Patents Re42,430 and D490,328 and foreign patents. CubiScan ® 110 measurement products are protected by one or more of U.S. Patent Re42,430 and foreign patents. CubiScan ® 125 measurement products are the subject of U.S. Patent 8,928,896. Another U.S. patent is pending. CubiScan ® 225 measurement products are the subject of a pending U.S. patent application. © This document and website Copyright 2015 by Quantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. E171537 ITE Limited Warranty Quantronix New Product Statement of Warranty. Quantronix, Inc.’s, warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below: Quantronix (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”) warrants that its new product is in accordance with Seller’s published specifications (or those agreed upon with Buyer in writing) at the time of sale or lease and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale or the commencement date under a written equipment lease or rental agreement (the “Warranty Period”). If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim...
  • Page 3 warranty, or (ii) any subsequent purchaser or transferee that acquires valid title to the equipment within the Warranty Period. In the event of the occurrence of a claim under this warranty, the Buyer shall have thirty (30) days to notify Seller in writing of the nature and specifics of the claimed defect; provided, however, that any and all claims must be received before the expiration of the Warranty Period. Failure to notify Seller within such time period shall void this warranty. Any claim of a warrantied defect is subject to inspection and analysis by Seller to conclusively identify or confirm the nature and cause of failure and application of this warranty. This is a factory warranty and any defective components, mechanical or electrical, will be repaired or replaced, at the discretion and authorization of Seller, at Seller’s facilities in Utah. It shall be the Buyer’s responsibility to return the faulty equipment or components to Seller at Buyer’s expense. Seller’s obligation shall not include transportation charges, nor labor, material, or service charges involved in the removal, return or installation of equipment or components. Seller reserves the right to incorporate improvements in material and design of its products without notice and is not obligated to incorporate the same improvements in equipment previously manufactured. Exclusions and Limitations. This limited one (1) year warranty is applicable exclusively to original equipment products and components that were manufactured by Seller. Seller also warrants its replacement parts, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, for the lesser period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery or until the expiration of the original warranty, whichever is greater. Seller does not warrant, for any purpose, any external accessories, including but not limited to computers, controllers and/or barcode scanners, that are manufactured by another manufacturer and sold under a separate label, even if they are packaged or sold with Seller’s product. Seller’s obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement (at its option) of the warrantied equipment or components within the Warranty Period. A purchase by Buyer of equipment that it had first leased or rented shall not start a new Warranty Period. Seller does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error‐free. This warranty shall not apply to equipment or components which has/have: 1.Been the subject of repairs or modifications not authorized by Seller. 2.Been used with incompatible products. 3.Been operated under abnormal conditions or in an unintended manner. 4.Not been operated or maintained in accordance with Seller’s instructions. 5.Been subject to misuse or abuse, negligent handling, improper installation, accident, damage by fire, flood, water or other liquid damage, abnormal electrical condition and/or power surge, earthquake, or other act of God. 6.Had serial numbers altered, defaced or removed. 7.Been operated beyond capacity. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF SELLER CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY SELLER IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. This statement sets forth the full extent of Seller’s liability for breach of any warranty or deficiency in connection with the sale or use of the product. No employee, representative or reseller of Seller is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty.
  • Page 4 SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. What’s New in Version 1.1? Updated Sections • Updated to five-wheel carriage assembly • Added section “Updating Firmware via a Serial Connection” • Updated warranty and legal statements This document was created with the purpose of providing the most accurate and complete information. If you have comments or suggestions for improving this manual, contact Quantronix at manual@cubiscan.com. Manual updated November 22, 2016.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Diagnostics ........... . 1 Booting Process Errors .
  • Page 6 CubiScan 25 Command Set ........
  • Page 7 CubiScan 25 Parts ........
  • Page 8 Figure 28 Width Transmitter Gate Cover......... . 29 Figure 29 Width Transmitter Gate Screws 1 .
  • Page 9 Figure 60 Bottom of Load Cell Summing Board ........43 Figure 61 Load Cell Summing Box .

  • Page 10: Diagnostics

    Summing Box Controller Box Touchscreen Figure 1 CubiScan 25 Parts Booting Process Errors This section describes the various booting process errors that can occur with the CubiScan 25. Refer to the following sections for more information. CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 11: Failure In Initialization Process

    Quantronix Technical Assistance at +1 801-451-7000. Initializing Scale This process may fail if the CubiScan 25 cannot communicate with the scale card. Complete the following steps if the initializing scale process fails. 1. Make sure that all controller box cables are securely connected.

  • Page 12: Failure To Turn On

    3. Contact your IT support. Failure to Turn On Complete the following steps if the CubiScan 25 fails to turn on when the power switch is turned to the on position. 1. Is the power cable connected to both the CubiScan 25 and a working outlet? If the CubiScan 25 is mobile, is the portable power supply turned on? 2.

  • Page 13: Incorrect Height Measurement

    LED beams. When this test is run the CubiScan 25 finds the top and bottom limits and automatically picks the best values. Make sure you move the gate to the middle of the CubiScan 25 when you run this test. You must save your settings to retain any changes.

  • Page 14: Item Exceeds Boundary

    Shapes in Measurement Results” on page 6. 5. Does the object you are measuring exceed or not meet the measurement range? The measurement range for the CubiScan 25 is 0.1 in (2 mm) to 18.0 x 12.0 x 12.0 in (450 x 350 x 350 mm).

  • Page 15: Invalid Yellow Shapes In Measurement Results

    Do not run the masking test if a large amount of yellow is displayed on the LED beam bars. If too many LEDs are masked, the CubiScan 25 will not be able to measure objects. To run the masking test, start with the gate in the home position (right side) and slowly move it all the way to the left, and back into the home position.

  • Page 16: Gate Movement Errors

    LED beams. When this test is run the CubiScan 25 finds the top and bottom limits and automatically picks the best values. Make sure you move the gate to the middle of the CubiScan 25 when you run this test. You must save your settings to retain any changes.

  • Page 17: Gate Cursor Out Of Box

    Complete the following steps if the return gate to home error occurs when the gate is in the home position (right side of the CubiScan 25). When the CubiScan 25 is turned on the gate must be in the home position.

  • Page 18: Miscellaneous Errors

    Frozen or Not Functioning Complete the following steps if the CubiScan 25 is not functioning or frozen. 1. Turn the CubiScan 25 off and allow power to drain for at least 20 seconds. Turn the CubiScan 25 back on. 2. If cycling the power does not correct the problem, power the CubiScan 25 off and remove the SD card.

  • Page 19: Scale Errors

    8. If, after completing the above steps, the touchscreen is still not responding, please contact Quantronix Technical Assistance at +1 801-451-7000. Scale Errors This section describes the various scale errors that can occur with the CubiScan 25. Refer to the following sections for more information. Dashes in Weight Field Review the following information if there are dashes in the weight field.
  • Page 20 5. Make sure that all load cell summing box cables are securely attached. 6. Make sure that there are no objects on the platform and zero the CubiScan 25 by tapping the button that is found on the main screen. If an accurate weight is not displayed in the [Zero] weight field, continue on to the next step.

  • Page 21: Different Load Cells Report Different Weights

    4. Make sure that the four thumb screws (2 on each end of the scale plate) are not too tight. They should merely hold the scale plate in place without restricting the scale plate’s movement. 5. Verify that no vibration or air movement is affecting the CubiScan 25. 6. Make sure that all the controller box cables are securely attached.

  • Page 22: Scale Calibration

    Chapter 2 Scale Calibration To calibrate the CubiScan 25 scale, you will need an official test weight up to 15 pounds (6 kg) (it is recommended that you calibrate with the maximum weight). IMPORTANT: Do not begin scale calibration until you have the test weight. Calibrating without an accurate known weight (within .01 of a lb/kg) can make all future weight readings inaccurate.

  • Page 23: Figure 6 Calibration Menu

    Figure 5 Menu 2. Tap . The calibration menu is displayed. [Cal] Figure 6 Calibration Menu 3. Make sure the CubiScan 25 platform is clear of all objects. Tap . The following screen is [Scale] displayed. CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 24: Figure 7 First Scale Calibration Screen

    Tap the displayed weight. It will turn green. Then tap to select your digit [Prev] [Next] position. Tap to increase or decrease the selected value. 5. Tap to continue, and the following screen is displayed. [Next] CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 25: Figure 8 Second Scale Calibration Screen

    Figure 9 Third Scale Calibration Screen 7. Place the test weight onto the glass platform (roughly in the center) of the CubiScan 25. Allow the scale to completely stabilize, and tap [Next] CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 26: Figure 10 Fourth Scale Calibration Screen

    Scale Calibration Scale Calibration Figure 10 Fourth Scale Calibration Screen 8. When the CubiScan 25 is done calibrating, tap twice to return to the menu screen. [Prev] CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    Cleaning the Glass Platform This section describes how to clean the glass platform. To clean the glass platform, remove it from the CubiScan 25. Clean both sides of the platform thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth. If the glass platform is scratched it may interfere with measurements. Remove the glass platform and try measuring.

  • Page 28: Updating The Firmware

    Chapter 4 Updating the Firmware This section describes the procedures used to update the firmware for the CubiScan 25. There are two common methods used, updating the firmware via the SD card or a serial connection. You should use the serial connection method when the firmware or touchscreen is malfunctioning.

  • Page 29: Updating Firmware Via A Serial Connection

    11. The CubiScan 25 will take several moments to update the firmware. 12. These changes must be saved for the CubiScan 25 to Figure 11 retain them. To save your changes, go to the menu...
  • Page 30 Figure 7. Connect the USB to serial adapter to the PC. 8. Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the adapter and the other end to the back of the CubiScan 25 controller. 9. Open the CS125Downloader.exe. 10. Navigate to the CS125Downloader.exe folder using the Directory.

  • Page 31: Checking The Firmware Version

    20. To confirm the new firmware update, see “Checking the Firmware Version” below. Checking the Firmware Version This section describes how to check the version of firmware that the CubiScan 25 is using. 21. Go to . The field Menu > Diagnostics > Version (1/2) Main displays which version of firmware is being used.

  • Page 32: Balancing The Load Cells

    Chapter 5 Balancing the Load Cells This section describes the procedure used to balance the load cells of the CubiScan 25. Balancing the Load Cells This section describes how to balance the CubiScan 25’s Screws load cells. Items Needed •...
  • Page 33 25. Record all four values. Figure 15 shows which CubiScan 25 corner (where the load cells are located) corresponds with each POT. 9. Choose the two corners that are closest to 15 lb. These will be your first and second corners. Move the weight back and forth between them.
  • Page 34 Balancing the Load Cells Balancing the Load Cells 16. When everything has been replaced and the load cells have been balanced, you need to recalibrate the scale. For instructions on calibrating the scale, see “Scale Calibration” on page CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 35: Part Replacement

    Chapter 6 Part Replacement This section describes the procedures used to replace various parts of the CubiScan 25. The parts are listed below. • “Replacing a Fuse” on page 26 • “Replacing the Height Transmitter Board” on page 27 •...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Height Transmitter Board

    Height Transmitter Inside Top View Figure 3. When the screws have been loosened, slide the gate cover up and away from the CubiScan 25. 4. Disconnect the transmit ribbon by simultaneously pushing the tabs located on each end of the Screws connector outwards.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Height Receiver Board

    3/32'' Allen wrench. Refer to Figure Screws 3. When the screws have been loosened, slide the gate cover up and away from the CubiScan 25. 4. Disconnect the receive ribbons DB25 and DB9 by simultaneously pushing the tabs located on each end Screws Power of the connectors outwards.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Width Transmitter Board

    11. Replace the gate cover and tighten the screws from step 2. 12. Power the CubiScan 25 on. Replacing the Width Transmitter Board Gate Cover Screws This section describes how to replace the width transmitter board.
  • Page 39 3. Remove the four thumb screws (two at each end of the CubiScan 25) holding the scale plate in place. 4. Remove the scale plate and set it aside. 5. Remove the four screws holding the gate cover in place using the 3/32'' Allen wrench.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Width Receiver Board

    3/32'' Allen wrench. Refer to Figure Screws 3. When the screws have been loosened, slide the gate cover up and away from the CubiScan 25. 4. Disconnect the two power cords, indicated in Figure Screws Figure 30...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Encoder

    Make sure you orient the receiver board Width Receive Jumper correctly, with the power connector on the right (if you are facing the front of the CubiScan 25) and towards the back of the machine. 8. Screw the replacement receiver board into place using the screws from step 6.
  • Page 42 11/32'' nut driver. Refer to Figure 8. Move the gate all the way to the left side of the CubiScan 25 (if facing the front of the CubiScan 25). Cable Carrier 9. Remove the shroud. 10. Move the gate back into the home position.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Encoder Magnet

    26. Replace the glass platform. 27. Power the CubiScan 25 back on. Replacing the Encoder Magnet This section describes how to replace the encoder magnet. The encoder magnet sits on top of the back linear guide.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Proximity Sensor

    The magnet should be placed on the right edge (if standing facing the back of the CubiScan 25) of the linear guide. The magnet should extend until it is underneath the encoder. The magnet should be roughly centered on the width of the linear guide;...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Controller Box

    Part Replacement Replacing the Controller Box 7. Move the gate to the left side of the CubiScan 25. 8. Remove the shroud. 9. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding one end of the proximity sensor in place.
  • Page 46 Replacing the Controller Box Complete the following steps to replace the controller. Screws Nuts 1. Power the CubiScan 25 off and disconnect the power cord. 2. Carefully remove the glass platform and place it in a safe location. 3. Remove the four thumb screws (two at each end of the CubiScan 25) holding the scale plate in place.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Motherboard

    Replacing the Motherboard 11. Slide the controller box to the right (if you are facing the front of the CubiScan 25) and up to remove it from the CubiScan 25. 12. Locate the replacement controller box and place it in the CubiScan 25 base assembly, being sure to slide the thumb screws into the slots.
  • Page 48 CubiScan 25) holding the scale plate in place. Display Encoder 4. Remove the scale plate and set it aside. 5. Move the gate to the left side of the CubiScan 25. Gate DB9 6. Using the 3/32'' Allen wrench, remove the 14 screws Ground...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Power Supply

    Summing 4. Remove the scale plate and set it aside. Figure 49 5. Move the gate to the left side of the CubiScan 25. Controller Box Connectors 6. Using the 3/32'' Allen wrench, remove the 14 screws holding the controller box lid in place and remove the lid.
  • Page 50 23. Replace the scale plate and secure it using the thumb screws from step 3. The thumb screws should not be tightened all the way, they should merely hold the scale plate in place while still allowing free movement. CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 51: Replacing The Scale Card

    Summing Cable 3. Remove the four thumb screws (two at each end of the CubiScan 25) holding the scale plate in place. 4. Remove the scale plate and set it aside. 5. Use the 3/32'' Allen wrench to remove the eight...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Load Cell Summing Board

    15. Replace the glass platform. 16. Power the CubiScan 25 on. Screws 17. Calibrate the CubiScan 25. For instructions on calibrating the scale, see “Scale Calibration” on page Screws Replacing the Load Cell Summing...
  • Page 53 2. Carefully remove the glass platform and place it in a safe location. 3. Remove the four thumb screws (two at each end of the CubiScan 25) holding the scale plate in place. 4. Remove the scale plate and set it aside. Load Cell 5.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Load Cell

    2. Carefully remove the glass platform and place it in a safe location. 3. Remove the four thumb screws (two at each end of the CubiScan 25) holding the scale plate in place. 4. Remove the scale plate and set it aside. Shroud 5.
  • Page 55 8. Remove the two nuts holding the shroud in place using an 11/32'' nut driver. Refer to Figure 9. Move the gate to the left side of the CubiScan 25. Figure 65 Wires Drawing 10. Remove the shroud. Move the gate to the right side of the CubiScan 25 (home position).
  • Page 56 21. Route the new load cell cable into place, using the same route observed in step 18. 22. Use zip ties to secure the load cell cable in place. When you are finished, move the CubiScan 25 back to its upright position. Attachments 23.

  • Page 57: Replacing/Adjusting Carriage Assemblies

    There are two types of carriage assemblies and linear guides on the CubiScan 25. The back linear guide is an open rail Figure 71 that uses a three-wheel carriage assembly. The front...
  • Page 58 3. The thumb screws should not be Figure 76 tightened all the way, they should merely hold the Carriage Assembly View 2 scale plate in place while still allowing free movement. 18. Replace the glass platform. 19. Power the CubiScan 25 on. CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 59: Appendix A Communication Protocol

    CubiScan 25 for TCP/IP communications with a network. Listed below is the definable output that can be found in the “com_def.txt” file. If you want the CubiScan 25 to check the user definable file you must enable it. To enable this function, go to . In the...

  • Page 60: Serial (Rs-232-C) Cable Pin Assignments

    Serial (RS-232-C) Cable Pin Assignments Serial (RS-232-C) Cable Pin Assignments The CubiScan 25 serial ports use the EIA RS-232-C communications protocol. The data are serially transmitted ASCII characters. The following table shows the serial connector pin assignments. All other pins are not connected.

  • Page 61: Usb Port Cable Pin Assignments

    • cs125.bin USB Port Cable Pin Assignments The CubiScan 25 includes a USB 2.0 type B connector, as shown below. The following table shows the USB 2.0 type B connector pin assignments. USB 2.0 type B Connector Pin Assignments Cable...

  • Page 62: Cubiscan 25 Command Set

    Stop Bits CubiScan 25 Command Set This section describes the commands recognized by the CubiScan 25 to cube and weigh objects and to set up the CubiScan 25 for cubing and weighing (dimension units, factor toggle, calibration, and so on).
  • Page 63 The CubiScan 25 responds with a question mark NACK to any unrecognized Command. For example: <STX><?><N><ETX><CR><LF> When a NACK is sent by the CubiScan 25, the operation associated with that command is aborted due to the error. Command Set Summary The CubiScan 25 recognizes the following commands from the command set for a serial, USB, or Ethernet connection.
  • Page 64 CubiScan 25 Command Set “Units” “Values” “Values 2” “Weight Units” “Zero” Build Number This command causes the CubiScan 25 to report the build number. This is a non-lft function. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text...
  • Page 65 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set CubiScan 100 Compatible Measure Mode This data packet is received from the CubiScan 25 when a gate measurement is completed. It is backwards compatible with the CubiScan 100. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII...
  • Page 66 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Wgt./Dim.Wgt Unit Alpha (E/M) 45h or 4Dh Comma Alpha Factor Identifier Alpha Factor Numeric 0000-9999 Comma Alpha Domestic/Int'l. Unit Alpha (D/I) 44h or 49h End of Text Control...
  • Page 67 End of Text Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Emitter Toggle This command causes the CubiScan 25 to turn On/Off the gate emitters. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX)
  • Page 68 CubiScan 25 Command Set Factor Table This command causes the CubiScan 25 to store new dimensional weight factors. There are eight factors used, depending on the current shipping mode (international or domestic), dimension unit (in or cm), and weight unit (lb or kg).
  • Page 69 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Flash Firmware This command causes the CubiScan 25 to flash file cs125.bin stored on the SD card. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX)
  • Page 70 Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Gate Measure The CubiScan 25 will automatically send measurement data upon completion of a gate measurement. The dimensions of the object that was measured will be sent. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII...
  • Page 71 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 000000-ZZZZZ Location Identifier Alpha Comma Alpha Length Identifier Alpha Length Numeric 00.00 - 99.99 Comma Alpha Width Identifier Alpha Width Numeric 00.00 - 99.99 Comma Alpha Height Identifier...
  • Page 72 Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Identification/Serial Number This command causes the CubiScan 25 to change its current serial number data field. The serial number is an eight-digit code which uniquely identifies the CubiScan 25. Pos Len Description Type Range...
  • Page 73 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Key Coordinates This command causes the CubiScan 25 to accept keyboard input in touch pad coordinates. The X coordinate is horizontal, the Y coordinate is vertical. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format...
  • Page 74 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Model This command causes the CubiScan 25 to change its current model designation. The CubiScan 25 = 05. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control...
  • Page 75 Alpha End of Text Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Reset System This command causes the CubiScan 25 to reboot. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX) Reset Command Alpha...
  • Page 76 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Save Parameters This command causes the CubiScan 25 to save all current parameters to the file param125.txt on the SD card. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX)
  • Page 77 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Scrape Screen This command causes the CubiScan 25 to save the current touchscreen image to the file cs125isc.bmp. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control...
  • Page 78 (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Serial Get This command causes the CubiScan 25 to transfer a file from the virtual file system via RS-232 or USB packets. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text...
  • Page 79 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Serial Loop Back This command causes the CubiScan 25 to report a command code to the display. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX)
  • Page 80 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Serial Put This command causes the instrument to receive a file into the virtual file system via RS-232 or USB packets. Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX) Serial Put Command...
  • Page 81 (LF) Test This command causes the CubiScan 25 to reply with an error code. A response of TA00 means that the CubiScan 25 is ready and responding to transmissions from the host. If the host receives no response from the control unit after sending this command, an error condition exists in the communications between the host and controller.
  • Page 82 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Units This command causes the CubiScan 25 to report its current unit settings, dimensional factor, and location ID. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control...
  • Page 83 End of Text Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Values This command causes the CubiScan 25 to report various internal parameters. This is useful for troubleshooting. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control...
  • Page 84 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Comma Alpha Height CPI Numeric 0000-9999 Comma Alpha Length Blanking Numeric 0.00-9.99 Comma Alpha Width Blanking Numeric 0.00-9.99 Comma Alpha Height Blanking Numeric 0.00-9.99 Comma Alpha Length Gain Numeric 00.0-99.9...
  • Page 85 (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Values 2 This command causes the CubiScan 25 to report more of its various internal parameters. This is useful for troubleshooting. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text...
  • Page 86 Communication Protocol CubiScan 25 Command Set Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Height CPI Numeric 0000-9999 Comma Alpha Length Pulses Numeric 00-99 Comma Alpha Width Pulses Numeric 00-99 Comma Alpha Height Pulses Numeric 00-99 Comma Alpha Length Temperature Numeric 00.99...
  • Page 87 (LF) Zero This command should be issued periodically to force the CubiScan 25 to perform internal compensations to adjust to changes in temperature and humidity. This command should only be issued when the measuring field is free of objects! Never issue this command when an object is present in the measuring field.

  • Page 88: Tcp/Ip Communications Setup Command Set

    (LF) TCP/IP Communications Setup Command Set This section describes the commands recognized by the CubiScan 25 to set up the CubiScan 25 for communications with a network using the TCP/IP protocol. You can use the Qbit, QbitTCP software to configure the CubiScan 25 for TCP/IP communications.
  • Page 89 Communication Protocol TCP/IP Communications Setup Command Set Read Gateway Address This command is used to read the current gateway address setting from the CubiScan 25. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX) Read Command...
  • Page 90 TCP/IP Communications Setup Command Set Set Gateway Address This command is used to set the network gateway address on the CubiScan 25. It can be the address of a network server or router and is expressed in “dot” notation. Consult your network administrator to obtain the network gateway address.
  • Page 91 (LF) Set IP Address This command is used to set the CubiScan 25 IP address. The IP address, or Internet address, is usually expressed in “dot” notation; for example, “121.43.6.234.” The first three groups of numbers (e.g., 121.43.6) are usually specific to the network to which you are connecting. The last...
  • Page 92 Communication Protocol TCP/IP Communications Setup Command Set number (e.g., 234) is specific to a particular CubiScan 25. Consult your network administrator to obtain an available IP address. Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX) Set Command...
  • Page 93 End of Text Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Set MAC Address This command is used to set the MAC address on the CubiScan 25. Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX)
  • Page 94 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Read Port This command is used to read the current TCP Port number setting from the CubiScan 25. Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX) Read Command...
  • Page 95 Ports 49152 through 65535 are called “dynamic and/or private ports” and are free for use. It is recommended that the CubiScan 25 TCP port be set to a number between 49152 and 65535 to avoid conflicts. Consult your network administrator to select the port number.
  • Page 96 Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) Read Subnet Address This command is used to read the current subnet address setting from the CubiScan 25. Description Type Range ASCII Command Format Start of Text Control (STX) Read Command...
  • Page 97 (LF) Set Subnet Address This command is used to set the CubiScan 25 subnet address. The subnet (sub-network) is a separate part of an organization’s network. A subnet address tells the network’s router where on the network to send incoming packets of information.
  • Page 98 Communication Protocol TCP/IP Communications Setup Command Set Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII Neg. Acknowledge Alpha End of Text Control (ETX) Carriage Return Control (CR) Line Feed Control (LF) CubiScan 25 Service Manual...

  • Page 99: Appendix B Parts List

    Appendix B Parts List Following is a list of parts that can be purchased for the CubiScan 25 as spare parts or if replacement is necessary. Part No. Description Quantity/Unit 10083 AC Power Cord 10558 Scale Card PCB 12344 1/2'' Diameter Ball...

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