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July 16, 2020
PN 198680 Rev A

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  • Page 1 iDimension ® Static Dimensioning System Managers Guide July 16, 2020 PN 198680 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

    Firmware Upgrade Tab ................50 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Page 4 Serial Interface ................75 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 ™...

  • Page 6: Qubevu Manager

    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.

  • Page 7: Navigation

    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. Figure 2-2. Menu Navigation © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 8: Edit/Cancel/Save Keys

    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.

  • Page 9: System Status

    RUNNING mode; If a save function has not been performed properly and the device is in the configuring mode, perform a restart RUNNING System is in operational state Table 2-3. Status Messages © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 10: Restart Device Information

    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 •...

  • Page 11: Device Information Tab

    QubeVu Manager 2.4.1 Device Information Tab The Device Information tab provides access to view the serial number and firmware version number. Figure 2-7. Device Information Tab © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 12: Change Log Tab

    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.

  • Page 13: Long Term Storage Log Tab

    Figure 2-10. Long Term Storage Log Tab • Use the arrow keys on the PC keyboard to scroll through the results • Press to export the log to a .cvs file © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 14: Display

    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.

  • Page 15: Touch Screen 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...

  • Page 16: Operator Display

    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.

  • Page 17: Demo Display

    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 •...

  • Page 18: Operator Tools

    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 •...

  • Page 19: Extract Data

    14) to enter the Extract Data menu. • The Extract Data menu displays the status of both the scheduled extract and the manual extract 2. Press to perform a manual extract. Figure 4-2. Extract Data © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 20: Admin Tools

    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.

  • Page 21: Setup

    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.

  • Page 22: General Settings

    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: •...
  • Page 23 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 24 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 –...
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Data Extraction Tab

    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.
  • Page 27 Enabled – Determines if Data Extract is enabled Default: Off Selections: On or Off Cutoff time (HH:MM) – Specifies the time of day in hours and minutes, after which the daily extract runs Table 6-5. Data Extraction Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 28: Date/Time Tab

    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.

  • Page 29: External Cameras Tab

    Axis IP utility program. The utility program is found on the installation thumb drive, located within the kiosk. 1. To add a new external camera, select Add New Camera. Figure 6-10. External Camera Tab © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Measurement Settings

    (Section 6.2.3 on page Table 6-6. Measurement Settings Navigation 6.2.1 Measurement Settings Tab Modify the values within Measurement Settings. See Table 6-3 on page 19 for parameter information. Figure 6-13. Measurement Settings Tab © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 34: Remote Sensors Tab

    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...
  • Page 35 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...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Display Settings

    Hidden– The weight panel display will be removed from the USB display Default: Automatic – On Dimweight Panel Display For demo purposes only, contact factory for use and configuration Default: Automatic – Off Table 6-11. Display Settings © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 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...

  • Page 39: User

    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: •...

  • Page 40: Network

    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.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Calibration

    • 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.
  • Page 43 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 7-2. Calibration Object © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 44: Ifm Sensor Alignment And Calibration

    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°...
  • Page 45 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 7-4). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 7-4. Rotate to 4 o’clock 6. Press Figure 7-5. Object Calibration 1 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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 7-8). Tower Assembly Scale Base Figure 7-8. Rotate to 6 o’clock 10. Press Figure 7-9. Object Calibration 3 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 Scale Base Figure 7-12. Rotate to 8 o’clock 14. Press Figure 7-13. 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 50: Setup Work Area

    . 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.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Capture Definitions

    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.
  • Page 53 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 –...

  • Page 54: Firmware Upgrade

    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 –...

  • Page 55: Usb Drive Or Network Share

    4. Select 5. Select Read to Compute Checksum. 6. Select after the checksum is computed. The firmware upgrade process copies the update file to the iDimension PWD embedded processor. 7. Update firmware. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 56: Custom Logo Tab

    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...

  • Page 57: Backup And Restore

    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.

  • Page 58: Backup

    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.

  • Page 59: Diagnostics

    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...

  • Page 60: Component Tests

    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.
  • Page 61 Diagnostics Figure 11-3. Network Test (Continued) DMESG Test The DMESG Test performs a firmware diagnostics test. Figure 11-4. DMESG Test © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 62 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...
  • Page 63 The Port Scan Test provides details about the of valid pixels. Figure 11-7. Port Scan Test Temperature Test The Temperature Test provides details about the remote sensor. Figure 11-8. Temperature Test © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 64: Scale Test

    (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).

  • Page 65: System Log Tab

    The Debug Info is a file that provides engineering and trouble shooting information of the operation of the unit. This file may be requested for troubleshooting purposes. Check the Select All box then press to save the file to the computer. Figure 11-12. Debug Information © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 66: License

    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.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 69: Configuring Axis Ip Camera Using Ip Utility

    • If prompted, login using the username and password. Default Axis factory username: root Note Default Axis factory password: pass Figure 13-5. Login 3. Make the necessary changes and press Figure 13-6. Assign Network Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 70 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.
  • Page 71 Appendix 8. Press Figure 13-10. Network Camera 9. Press Figure 13-11. Network Camera (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 72 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...

  • Page 73: Installation Notes

    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.

  • Page 74: Status Messages

    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...

  • Page 75: Extended Status Messages

    Unable to use name set in Capture/Get command; CaptureDefinition with name were not set Invalid CaptureDefinition command Unable to delete Calibration files Unable to Zero Height Failed to write or verify audit trail Table 13-5. Error Messages © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 76: Appendix C: Sample Xsl File

    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/>...

  • Page 77: Data Extraction Configuration Example

    Status.xml Collection is OFF Status.xml will not be stored (required) Low Res. Image Collection is ON A low res image of each scan will be stored (optional) Table 13-6. Data Collection Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 78: Data Extraction Definition

    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.

  • Page 79: Tcp Interface

    • QubeVu – A simple request or response protocol; Refer to the iDimension API Guide (Section 13.7.1) for detailed information on using this interface • Cubiscan – 110/150 Emulates a subset of commands supported by Cubiscan 110/150 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 80 PWD Managers Guide www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 82 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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