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Rice Lake iDimension PWD Setup Manual

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iDimension
PWD
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Static Dimensioning System
Setup Manual
July 21, 2020
PN 199543 Rev A

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  • Page 1 iDimension ® Static Dimensioning System Setup Manual July 21, 2020 PN 199543 Rev A...
  • Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.0 Specifications ............... . . 32 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Page 4 PWD Setup Manual Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual provides an overview on how to setup QubeVu Manager for the iDimension PWD. Ensure the iDimension PWD unit is fully assembled by following the instructions of the iDimension PWD Assembly Instructions (PN 198812). When interfacing this device to a third party program, please reference the software manufacturer’s documentation for setup and configuration parameters as necessary.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    10. Contact local scale dealer for installation and calibration of floor scale. Next Steps Additional setup requires connection of the iDimension PWD to a PC from a network connection to access QubeVu Manager. 1. Connect the iDimension PWD to the network (Section 2.0 on page...

  • Page 8: Network Connection

    Ethernet connection through a web browser. The system default is set to Dynamic Control Host Protocol (DCHP). To access QubeVu Manager, connect the iDimension PWD via ethernet to a computer then open a web browser and enter: http://192.168.0.2, or 169.254.1.1 which are factory defaults.

  • Page 9: Admin Tools

    Calibration Calibration settings, define work area and calibrate cameras (Section 5.0 on page Capture Definitions Capture definitions for QubeVu (iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810)) Firmware Upgrade Update firmware (iDimension PWD Operation Manual (PN 198811)) Backup Backup and restore settings (Dimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810))

  • Page 10: Navigation

    PWD Setup Manual Navigation A navigation menu is located in the upper left section of all pages. This allows users to keep track of their current location and provides links back to each preceding page. Example: The user is in the Calibration Settings screen and can select Admin Tools to return to the Admin Tools menu or Qubevu Manager to return to the home page.

  • Page 11: Edit/Cancel/Save Keys

    Save Press to save all changes made during the edit process within the page and a sub menu tab. Upon save, the unit may restart and return to the home screen. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 12: Setup

    (Section 3.1 on page Measurement Settings Configure IFM sensors (Section 4.0 on page Display Settings Modify the display settings for QubeVu (iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810)) User Change password for the administrator account (iDimension PWD Operation Manual (PN 198811)) Network Modify the network settings for QubeVu (Section 6.0 on page...

  • Page 13: General Settings

    Date extraction settings (iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810)) Date/Time Date and time settings (iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810)) External Cameras External cameras settings (iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810)) Table 3-2. General Settings Navigation 3.1.1 General Settings Tab...
  • Page 14 Increase this settings if the scale is in an unstable environment Default: 3000 Low Resolution Camera Switch Resolution Delay (ms) – Do not modify unless instructed by Rice Lake Weighing Systems dimensioning support Default: 200 Image Format –...
  • Page 15 Serial Interface – For use when capturing data from RS-232/Serial Converter when connected to the PC; For detailed information on using these interfaces refer to the iDimension API Guide (iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810)) for details on configuration of TCP Interface...

  • Page 16: External Cameras Tab

    PC network settings to configure. The default static IP address of the camera is 192.168.0.90. See the iDimension PWD Managers Guide (PN 198810) for instructions on using the Axis IP utility program. The utility program is found on the installation thumb drive, located within the kiosk.
  • Page 17 Figure 3-4. External Cameras Tab Camera Information 3. The QubeVu Manager restarts and returns to the Home page. Return to the external cameras tab and press Test. 4. Select Figure 3-5. External Camera © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 18: Measurement Settings

    PWD Setup Manual Measurement Settings This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD Measurement Settings menu instructions. The Measurement Settings menu allows a user to modify settings in the parameters menus. To enter the Measurement Settings menu use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 19 Default: 27.6 Depth Max (inches) – The maximum camera height total has minus 4'' to the total height to compensate for the device height; The iDimension PWD will not recognize an item less than 4'' Default: 128 Depth Camera Height (inches) – The measurement from the bottom of the IFM remote sensors to the top of the floor...
  • Page 20 Press . The iDimension PWD restarts after the restore. Delete Parallax This command must not be used unless directed by the Rice Lake Weighing Systems Dimensioning Team. Factory Calibration may be required. Not applicable, do not modify. Select www.RiceLake.com...

  • Page 21: Remote Sensors Tab

    Protrusion Height Bias (%) Not applicable for this application Default: 0 Table 4-3. Remote Sensor Settings The iDimension PWD uses 4 sensors as the factory standard configuration. An optional 5th overhead sensor is Note required for dimensioning highly reflective pallet wrap material.
  • Page 22 Action Available selections: Add – Individually add each sensor to embedded firmware for use with the iDimension PWD; It is recommended to use “Add All”; After selecting this function calibration is required Remove - Individually remove each sensor from the embedded firmware for use with iDimension PWD; It is recommended to use “Remove All”...

  • Page 23: Certification Settings Tab

    Metric – Configured the iDimension PWD for metric and allows configuration of available settings US Customary – Configured the iDimension PWD for inches and allows configuration of available settings Certificate Number – Certification number Dimensioning Unit – Measurement for the unit of weight used...

  • Page 24: Calibration

    The Calibration menu provides access to the following information: • Calibration settings for the Sensor Calibration and Set Work Area configuration • Camera calibration – if required, calibrates the iDimension PWD using the calibration object To enter the Calibration menu use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 25 The calibration objects must be kept free from dirt, fingerprints and damage. To store the calibration object, carefully repackage the calibration object back into the carton for future use. 1118 mm 982 mm Figure 5-2. Calibration Object © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 26: Ifm Sensor Alignment And Calibration

    PWD Setup Manual IFM Sensor Alignment and Calibration Initial setup requires alignment of IFM sensors towards the middle of the floor scale using the cross hairs. Calibration requires the use of the calibration object and requires a 5-point procedure. Calibration is performed by placing the calibration object on the floor scale, starting at the 4 o’clock position (120°) and rotating the object 30°...
  • Page 27 5. Align calibration object so the cross hairs are centered. Rotate the calibration object to 4 o’clock with the tower assembly being at 12 o’clock (Figure 5-4). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 5-4. Rotate to 4 o’clock 6. Press Figure 5-5. Object Calibration 1 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28 PWD Setup Manual 7. Align calibration object so the cross hairs are centered. Rotate the calibration object to 5 o’clock with the tower assembly being at 12 o’clock (Figure 5-6). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 5-6. Rotate to 5 o’clock 8.
  • Page 29 9. Align calibration object so the cross hairs are centered. Rotate the calibration object to 6 o’clock with the tower assembly being at 12 o’clock (Figure 5-8). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 5-8. Rotate to 6 o’clock 10. Press Figure 5-9. Object Calibration 3 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 PWD Setup Manual 11. Align calibration object so the cross hairs are centered. Rotate the calibration object to 7 o’clock with the tower assembly being at 12 o’clock (Figure 5-10). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 5-10. Rotate to 7 o’clock 12.
  • Page 31 Scale Base Figure 5-12. Rotate to 8 o’clock 14. Press Figure 5-13. Object Calibration 5 If calibration fails, check for direct sunlight affecting the system then perform a new calibration. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 32: Setup Work Area

    . The system returns to the Calibration menu. 15. Upon successful calibration, press Figure 5-14. Successful Calibration Setup Work Area The Setup Work Area configures the iDimension PWD to control the out of bounds indications. 1. Press from the Calibration menu (Figure 5-1 on page 20) to enter the Set Work Area menu.
  • Page 33 Calibration 2. Press and configure the settings as shown below: Rice Lake Weighing Systems suggests using a minimum of 76'' for the work area to ensure proper placement of the Note maximum 6' x 6' pallet. Figure 5-16. Work Area Configuration Negative values (-48) are set using the slider bar.

  • Page 34: Network

    8) to enter the Network menu. Network Settings Tab Network Security tab allow enhanced security by encrypting communications with the iDimension PWD using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). By default, communication with the iDimension PWD is via HTTP. Figure 6-1. Default Network Interface Settings Enter or modify the network settings for the network.

  • Page 35: Network Security Tab

    2. Select 3. Select the certification file. • Certifications may be self-signed or sourced by third-parties and are not exclusively provided by Rice Lake Weighing Systems 4. Enter the file name of the key file, certificate file and key pass phrase.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    CoC 19-076 Single pallet centered on the floor scale for best performance Minimum Pallet Height The iDimension PWD complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 4.25'' (10.80 cm) wood pallets Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 38 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319...

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