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iDimension ® Static Dimensioning System Managers Guide July 16, 2020 PN 198680 Rev A...
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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.
Firmware Upgrade Tab ................50 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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Serial Interface ................75 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
The iDimension PWD Operation Manual (PN 198811) provides an overview on how to operate the iDimension PWD. iDimension PWD Setup Manual The iDimension PWD Setup Manual (PN 199543) provides an overview on how to setup QubeVu Manager for the iDimension PWD. 880 Performance Series Controller and Indicator Technical Manual ™...
QubeVu Manager is the program installed on the iDimension PWD which provides more advanced configuration or features, system diagnostics and calibration not accessible from the touch screen operator display. 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.
PWD Managers Guide Edit/Cancel/Save Keys Within various menus, there are three active keys: Figure 2-3. Edit, Cancel and Save Keys Edit Press to enable settings within the general setting mode and calibration menu settings to be changed. After changing the settings, press to continue.
PWD Managers Guide 2.3.2 Restart Device Information To restart or reboot the system, select one of the following buttons: • Press to restart the service currently running on the device • Press to reboot the operating system. Rebooting the unit takes several minutes and power cycles the unit •...
PWD Managers Guide 2.4.2 Change Log Tab The Change Log tab is a list of changes made to the settings. This menu is used by the local weights and measures inspector and factory service personnel. • To view using a date range – enter a Start and End date then press Figure 2-8.
PWD Managers Guide Display This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD Display Pages menu instructions. QubeVu Manager provides three displays that can be used in case the application does not have access to the USB touchscreen operator display.
The touch-screen display is used to navigate QubeVu. The Power button for the USB display is located on the back of the unit. The USB operator display can be configured in QubeVu Manager. Figure 3-2. Touchscreen Display Function keys allow the iDimension PWD to be managed via the touchscreen display. Item No. Function...
PWD Managers Guide Operator Display The Operator Display menu simulates the configuration of the Touch Screen USB display. The Operator Display menu can be configured using the Admin/Setup Menu/Displays administrative function. • Press from the Display Pages menu (Figure 3-1 on page 10) to enter the Operator Display menu.
The Demo Display menu is intended for use during demonstrations and testing the effects of configuration changes. The Demo Display menu can be used to help the Rice Lake Weighing Systems technical support team in troubleshooting. from the Display Pages menu 10) to enter the Demo Display menu •...
PWD Managers Guide Operator Tools This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD Operator Tools menu instructions. To enter the Operator Tools menu use the following procedure: from the QubeVu Manager menu 2) to enter the Operator Tools menu •...
PWD Managers Guide Admin Tools This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD Admin Tools menu instructions. The Admin Tools menu is used for configuring, calibrating, defining, upgrading, backing up and running diagnostics on the system. To enter the Admin Tools menu use the following procedure: 1.
Setup Setup This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD Setup menu instructions. To enter the Setup menu use the following procedure: 1. Press from the QubeVu Manager menu (Figure 2-1 on page 2) to enter the Admin Tools menu.
PWD Managers Guide General Settings General setting provides access to configuring the operation of the unit, configure the scale and other external interface methods for retrieving data. Allows a user to modify settings in the parameters menus. To enter the General Settings menu use the following procedure: •...
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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 –...
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Selections: Off, QubeVu, Cubiscan 100/110 Depth Sensor Retries for Data – Do not modify unless instructed by Rice Lake Weighing Systems dimensioning support The maximum number of instances each sensor will attempt to capture data before error occurs Default: 10 Minimum Coverage –...
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18). Figure 6-3. Adapter Select 2. Press Change... before plugging in the USB – Serial cable. iDimension PWD begins scanning for a new cable. Figure 6-4. Cable Scan 3. Plug the cable into the USB port on iDimension or into the USB-hub. The cable will be detected.
PWD Managers Guide 6.1.2 Data Extraction Tab The Data Extraction tab stores the results of all successful scans in non-volatile memory for a configured period of time. The information stored includes data available in long term storage. See Section 13.8.1 on page 75 for sample file and configuration examples.
PWD Managers Guide 6.1.3 Date/Time Tab The Date/Time tab is used to change date and time settings. The date and time are used to time stamp configuration changes which affect the Legal-for-Trade certification. Figure 6-8. Date and Time Tab 1.
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PWD Managers Guide 2. Enter the information: a. IP address = 192.168.0.90 (camera default) b. Username = root c. Password, entered twice = password d. ImageUrl = /axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi e. Select to continue Figure 6-11. External Cameras Tab Camera Information 3.
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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...
6.2.2 Remote Sensors Tab The remote sensors tab provides access to the iDimension PWD Remote sensor setting and configuration status. The remote sensors tab can also be used to determine the working status of a remote sensor. Figure 6-15. Remote Sensors Settings...
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IP address of IFM sensor; IP addresses are configured using the IFM vision assistant and must use the same network address and subnet with unique host numbers as the iDimension PWD Network settings The factory default setting of the IFM sensors are: ID 1 = 192.168.0.4...
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...
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PWD Managers Guide Figure 6-19. Default Display Screen Figure 6-20. Example Display Screen #2 The display screen shown in Figure 6-20 is a different dimensioning unit and is only used for reference. Note www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
Setup User This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD User menu instructions. The User menu provides access to modify the default password. from the Setup menu 17) to enter the User menu. • Press (Figure 6-1 on page Figure 6-21. User Tab When entering a new password, consider the following: •...
6.5.1 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 6-22. Default Network Interface Settings Enter or modify the network settings for the network.
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.
• Calibration settings for the Sensor Calibration and Set Work Area configuration • Camera calibration – if required, calibrates the iDimension PWD using the calibration object; Calibration is required during initial setup, adding or replacing sensors or if the sensors have become out of alignment during use To enter the Calibration menu use the following procedure: 1.
PWD Managers Guide 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°...
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PWD Managers Guide 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 7-6). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 7-6. Rotate to 5 o’clock 8.
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PWD Managers Guide 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 7-10). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 7-10. Rotate to 7 o’clock 12.
. The system returns to the Calibration menu. 15. Upon successful calibration, press Figure 7-14. 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 7-1 on page 38) to enter the Set Work Area menu.
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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 7-16. Work Area Configuration Negative values (-48) are set using the slider bar.
PWD Managers Guide Capture Definitions This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD Capture Definitions menu instructions. Unique capture definitions can be created with external triggering, or modify the existing capture definitions. A programmer can change the capture definition, or define a new one, when integrating with a client application. The capture definitions controls the low resolution images available through the web-service API, displays and the markings on each image.
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Low Res Camera Capture If enabled, defines the resolution for ResX and ResY; Optional marking define capture guides for placement Markings If checked, the iDimension PWD marks the low resolution image with the selected information (Figure 8-2 on page 48): Date and Time –...
Current Firmware Displays the current firmware version number Version # Firmware USB Drive – Connect a USB drive with the firmware for the iDimension PWD unit to an open USB port of the unit (Section 9.1.1 on File Location page Network Share –...
Figure 9-3. Updating Firmware Custom Logo Tab The QubeVu manager can be customized with a company logo. Please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems Dimensioning Team to use this feature as the logo file must be pre-approved. Figure 9-4. Custom Logo Tab www.RiceLake.com...
The Administrator defined a username and password during the initial setup process. Note The username and password are required to log into and access the iDimension PWD Admin Tools. To enter the Backup menu use the following procedure: from the QubeVu Manager menu 2) to enter the Admin Tools menu 1.
The Backup function creates a backup file of all settings. It is recommended to complete a back up after the initial setup of the iDimension PWD. The backup file is saved to a PC folder as an XML file. A backup file can be sent to the factory to help troubleshoot the device.
The Administrator defined a username and password during the initial setup process. Note The username and password are required to log into and access the iDimension PWD Admin Tools. To enter the Diagnostics menu use the following procedure: 1. Press...
55) to enter the Component Tests menu. The Component Tests menu is a tool to help diagnose the operation of the iDimension PWD. The applicable tests for this product include, Scale Test and Remote Sensors Test to determine operating status of the device. Contact the factory to determine if a failure has occurred.
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Figure 11-5. Depth Information Test Depth Image Test – provides details on the physical ports (USB/Serial): Figure 11-6. Depth Image Test Top Test, PS Test, Serial Number Tests Do not modify unless instructed by Rice Lake Weighing Systems dimensioning support. www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
(Figure 11-1 on page 55) to enter the QubeVu Scale Test menu. The QubeVu Scale Test is used to test the connection from the indicator to the iDimension PWD. The scale settings are configured properly for NCI– 9600,N,8,1 (Table 6-3 on page 19).
PWD Managers Guide 12.0 License This section provides an overview of iDimension PWD License menu information. To enter the License menu use the following procedure: 1. Press from the QubeVu Manager menu (Figure 2-1 on page 2) to enter the License menu.
Appendix 13.0 Appendix This section provides an overview of additional iDimension PWD documentation. 13.1 QubeVu Engineering Application The QubeVu Engineering Application allows the operator to download a record of data that can be emailed to the factory for engineering analysis.
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Enter the length, width and height (L, W and H) then press . The file is downloaded. Navigate to the default download location of the local PC to find the file. This file can be emailed to the Rice Lake Weighing Systems Dimensioning support team for analysis by engineering.
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Figure 13-7. Network Parameter Confirmation Figure 13-8. AXIS IP Utility 5. Type the new IP address of the IP camera (192.168.0.9 is the default IP address for the iDimension PWD). 6. The login displays. Enter the username and password then.
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PWD Managers Guide 10. Adjust camera angle and zoom to application requirements. 11. Press Figure 13-12. Camera Feed 12. Close the window. Figure 13-13. Camera Feed (Expanded) www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
13.3 Installation Notes The following actions are required to configure an iDimension PWD during initial installation. This process is followed after the unit has been installed using one of the ceiling mount methods. The IP camera and Forklift Operator display should be configured prior to mounting into the ceiling.
PWD Managers Guide 13.4 Status Messages Status and error messages are visible from the QubeVu Manager Demo Display (Section 3.4 on page 13). Figure 13-14. Demo Display Item No. Description Status Extended Status Table 13-2. Status Status Description STARTING...
PWD Managers Guide 13.5 Appendix C: Sample XSL File Sample XSL file for use in the Daily Extract process. For further samples see the QubeVu SDK: (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0idltsx9z334vzd/AACYaRBs_iam8PMuFd7L5vIsa?dl=0) <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform" xmlns:qv="http://postea.com/WebServices/ QubeVu"> <xsl:output method="text"></xsl:output> <xsl:template match="/">ScanId,DateTime,Length,Width,Height,DimUnit <xsl:apply-templates/>...
PWD Managers Guide 13.6.2 Data Extraction Definition The Data Extraction Definition section is used to specify where the data will be extracted to, the format of the data and the extract schedule. The target location is a shared folder on a server or computer. If assistance is required for setting up the shared folder please contact your IT Support team.
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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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