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- Page 1 Presented By Dallas Ft Worth Austin Houston NicolScales.com 800.225.8181 Contact Us Nicol Scales & Measurement is an ISO Accredited Calibration Company that has provided calibration, repair and sales of all types of weighing and measurement products since 1931.
- Page 2 100 Managers Guide PN 172726...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Define the iDimension 100 on the Network ........ - Page 5 Viewing Long term Storage Data........... . . 48 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
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Page 6: Introduction
The iDimension 100 Managers Guide is a detailed overview of QubeVu Manager, the embedded firmware of the iDimension 100. QubeVu Manager is a set of tools provided to set up and configure the iDimension 100 in any environment. It provides additional operator displays when hooked up to a network computer, as well as configuration parameter settings used to adjust the device to meet the application’s needs. -
Page 7: Safety
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts. Do not use iDimension in hazardous areas. Do not open the scanning head. The device may only be opened by authorized personnel. The warranty and certification is void if this stipulation is ignored. iDimension 100 Managers Guide... -
Page 8: Qubevu Manager Overview
Figure 1-1. QubeVu Manager Home Page Connect to the Network Use the following instructions to connect the iDimension 100 to the network in order to use the QubeVu Manager tools. 1.3.1 Define the iDimension 100 on the Network The QubeVu Manager software is accessed via an IP address over a wired Ethernet connection. -
Page 9: Navigation
Wait for the status to return to Running before continuing. Stopped The iDimension 100 is not running. This status may be visible while restarting. Wait for the status to return to Running before continuing. Table 1-1. Status Messages... -
Page 10: Restart/Reboot Idimension
Figure 1-4. Restart/Reboot Prompt Selecting will restart the service that is running on the device. Restart Selecting will reboot the full operating system on the device. Rebooting the iDimension 100 may take Reboot several minutes. 1.5.3 Edit/Cancel/Save Buttons For a number of the tools buttons are located on the right-hand side of the page. -
Page 11: Displays
Displays QubeVu Manager has three display pages for displaying dimensions. All three displays are accessible from the menu (Figure 1-6). For information on the iDimension 100 touchpage display, see the iDimension 100 Displays Operation Manual. To access the QubeVu Manager displays use the following steps. - Page 12 Indicators and Controls The indicators and controls within the are described below. Operator Display Control or Indicator Name Description Out of Bounds This symbol indicates the item has not been placed within the viewable area. If all Indicator arrows are lit, it indicates that there is either not an item in the viewable area, or that the item is too large.
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Page 13: Customer Display
• displays the QubeVu Software End User License Agreement. View EULA • initiates the Zero Height process. Refer to the iDimension 100 Assembly Guide for detailed Zero Height information. • prompts the operator to either confirm a restart of the device or to cancel. -
Page 14: Demo Display
Table 1-3. Indicators (Customer Display) 1.6.3 Demo Display is intended for use in demonstrations of iDimension 100’s features and is useful for testing the Demo Display effects of configuration changes. It displays the dimensions of an item, weight (optional) and various status indicators. -
Page 15: Admin Tools
The Administrator defined a username and password during the initial setup process. The username and password are required to log into and access the QubeVu Manager Admin Tool. 3. Select desired tool. Figure 1-12. Admin Tools Main Menu iDimension 100 Managers Guide... -
Page 16: Setup
Setup tool is used to modify the configuration settings and define the work area and zone of interest. Setup Use the following steps to enter the Menu. Setup 1. Go to the QubeVu Manager home page. 2. Select to log in. Admin Tools The Administrator defined a username and password during the initial setup process. -
Page 17: General Settings
General Settings From the menu select Setup General Settings Figure 2-2. QubeVu Manager Setup Main Menu (General Settings) Choose the or the tab from the General Settings menu. General Settings Date/Time Figure 2-3. General Settings Main Menu iDimension 100 Managers Guide... -
Page 18: General Settings Tab
On, the capture process will be initiated as soon as a flat item is placed in the Zone of Interest, the item is stable (no movement is detected by the iDimension 100) and, if a scale is present, a stable weight has been received from the connected scale. - Page 19 Use this setting when a scale is not connected. External Use this setting when a scale is not connected and the application must trigger the iDimension 100 from a bar code-bar code scan, or by using the ScaleService API to notify the iDimension 100 of a change in weight.
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Page 20: Date/Time Tab
Enable Disk Finder Default: Off Valid Values: On/Off 2.1.2 Date/Time Tab The iDimension 100 date and time settings can be changed through the tab. The date and time are used ’s Date/Time to time stamp configuration changes that affect the Legal for Trade certification. -
Page 21: 2.2.1 Measurement Settings
Setup Measurement Settings Figure 2-6. QubeVu Manager Setup Main Menu (Measurement Settings) 2.2.1 Measurement Settings Use the Measurement Settings Certification Settings tabs to set parameters for Measurement Settings. Figure 2-7. Measurement Settings Main Menu iDimension 100 Managers Guide... - Page 22 The value specifies the height of any platform placed on top Valid Values: height of platform of the iDimension 100 base plate that is intended to be permanently located there; for example, a scale. For a factory calibration, this value must be set to 0 mm.
- Page 23 Long Term Storage Parameter Description Values Audit Trail Retention This setting specifies the number of days captured data will be retained in Default: 0 (days) Long Term Storage. Valid Values: 0-999 Table 2-9. Long Term Storage iDimension 100 Managers Guide...
- Page 24 Results Parameter Description Values Raw Dimension If on, this parameter instructs the iDimension 100 to return raw results Default: Off that have not been rounded to the nearest division. Valid Values: On/Off Table 2-11. Results Setup...
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Page 25: 2.2.2 Certification Settings Tab
The Browse iDimension 100 will be restarted after the restore. If parallax settings were also selected and deleted, the cameras must be re-calibrated before the iDimension 100 will be ready for use. Use the Restore action from the Backup Menu to completely restore all settings in all tools. See Section 6.2 on page 41. -
Page 26: User
User page is used to modify the password. User Select from the menu to enter the page. User Setup User Figure 2-10. QubeVu Manager Setup Main Menu (User) Figure 2-11. Create User Page When selecting a new password, follow these rules: •... -
Page 27: Network
Network Setup Network Figure 2-12. QubeVu Manager Setup Main Menu (Network) Use the tabs to set the parameters for networking: Network Settings Network Security Figure 2-13. Network Interface Settings iDimension 100 Managers Guide... -
Page 28: 2.4.1 Network Settings Tab
If DHCP is checked, do not enter an IP address. If DHCP is not checked, define a unique IP address for each iDimension 100 that is installed. The default IP address is 169.254.1.1. Consult with the network administrator if unsure how to assign a new IP address. -
Page 29: Calibration
Low Resolution camera. This Calibration is usually done once at setup through the setup wizard. However, if the iDimension 100 is moved to a different location or the type of scale is changed, the calibration settings should be checked to ensure correct calibration. -
Page 30: Calibration Settings
Valid Values: 0 to 100% Dimension Down (%) to 0%, the slower the filter’s response. Table 3-1. Dimensioning Parameters Locking refers to the iDimension 100’s ability to lock onto and dimension objects and then return to a ready state. Locking Parameters Description Values... - Page 31 Relocking refers to the iDimension 100’s ability to dimension a new object even in cases when a ready state is not Relocking detected due to particularly fast operations. Parameters Description Values Diff Center Enabled This parameter determines whether or not the system should relock Default: Off based on the detection of a shift in the object’s center.
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Page 32: Zone Of Interest Tab
Figure 3-6. Zone of Interest and Work Area 5. Review the (in blue) and the (in orange) that was previously set up. See the Zone of Interest Area Work Area iDimension 100 Assembly Instructions manual for complete instructions on setting the Work Area Zone of Interest Calibration... -
Page 33: Camera Calibration
Configuring The iDimension 100 status is available on the upper right corner of all pages. See Section 1.5 on page 4. 4. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a rectangle around the calibration object. - Page 34 5. Select the tab. Low Resolution 6. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a rectangle around the calibration object. Figure 3-8. Camera Calibration Low Resolution Tab 7. Press Calibrate Figure 3-9. Camera Calibration Calibration...
- Page 35 Figure 3-10. Calibration Successful 9. Press to save these settings. The unit will automatically restart to apply the camera calibrations. Save iDimension 100 Managers Guide...
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Page 36: Perform A Factory Calibration
Perform a Factory Calibration Do not perform a factory calibration unless instructed to do so by the Rice Lake Weighing Dimensioning Important Team. Prior to performing a factory calibration, remove the scale (if used); then, center the calibration object directly on the base plate. - Page 37 5. Select . The delete the factory calibration prompt will display. Figure 3-14. Delete Factory Calibration 6. Select to continue and delete parallax settings. 7. Select . The factory restore prompt displays. Figure 3-15. Restore Prompt iDimension 100 Managers Guide...
- Page 38 8. Select OK to restore factory settings. 9. Recalibrate the camera without the scale in place. See Section 3.2 on page 28. 10. Define the . See the iDimension 100 Assembly Instructions manual for Work Area Zone of Interest complete instructions on setting the Work Area and Zone of Interest.
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Page 39: Capture Definitions
Figure 4-1. Admin Tools Main Menu (Capture Definitions) Automatic Triggering The iDimension 100 will dimension and capture the image(s) when it detects that an item has been placed under the scan head and there are no impeding conditions, such as movement or unstable scale readings. -
Page 40: Predefined Capture Definitions
Predefined Capture Definitions A capture definition is used to describe the process (either dimensioning or low resolution image) that will apply to an item after it has been detected. There are four predefined profiles: . See Table 4-1. autotriggerflat autotriggerparcel QVCapture QVDemo To create a capture definition see Section 4.4 on page 36. -
Page 41: Create A Capture Definition
Enter a name to assign to this definition. Low Res Camera If checked, the iDimension 100 will create a low resolution camera image. ResX and ResY are, Capture respectively, the desired width and height of such image, in pixels. For example, 640x480. -
Page 42: Firmware Upgrade
When upgrading firmware, the firmware release must be downloaded to a USB flash drive, a network share or a local file, prior to being uploaded to the iDimension 100. For more information on firmware upgrades, contact the Rice Lake Weighing Systems Dimensioning Team. -
Page 43: Firmware Upgrade Tab
Figure 5-3. Firmware Upgrade USB File Read 3. Select the firmware version from the USB drive. 4. Click on . The firmware upgrade process will first copy the update file to the iDimension 100’s Upload embedded processor. For best results, do not interrupt the upload process. An opportunity to stop the firmware upgrade will be available after the file is uploaded. -
Page 44: Custom Logo Tab
QubeVu Manager user interface cannot be displayed and an error may display in the browser. Close the browser window, then restart the browser and enter the IP address or host name of the iDimension 100 in the address bar. Wait for the status to show before using QubeVu Manager or any client application. -
Page 45: Backup And Restore
Use the Backup function to create a backup file of all settings. It is recommended to complete a full back up after the initial setup of the iDimension 100. The backup file is saved to the PC as an XML file. -
Page 46: Restore
1. Select to begin the backup process. 2. Click the arrow next to the Save button in the file-save dialog box at the bottom of the PC window. Figure 6-3. Backup Dialog Box 3. Select to customize the file name and save location. Save As When the backup is complete a notification box displays at the bottom of the PC window. -
Page 47: Diagnostics
Diagnostics Component Tests Scale Test System Log Debug Info Figure 7-2. Diagnostics Menu Component Tests menu allows users to test hardware components individually or all hardware components at Component Tests once. iDimension 100 Managers Guide... - Page 48 The status of each individual component is returned as either . Additional details can be viewed by Passed Failed clicking the button beside each component. Component failures should be reported to the Rice Lake Weighing Systems Dimensioning Team. View Additional Test Detail Figure 7-4.
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Page 49: Scale Test
Click to start the test. Serial Port Scale Type Figure 7-5. Scale Test If a valid scale is detected, the output will display the scales communication parameters. Scale Communication Parameters Figure 7-6. Scale Test Communication Parameters iDimension 100 Managers Guide... -
Page 50: System Log
System Log displays system information, as well as debug and error messages. System Log The log view can be customized by type (view all or view info, debug or error messages only) or by order (view the latest first or the earliest first). Type Download Order... -
Page 51: Qubevu Inspector
EC type-examination certificate number. The is the Certification Number Firmware CRC number CRC checksum of the legally relevant part of the firmware. This must match what is on the actual EC type- examination certificate. iDimension 100 Managers Guide... -
Page 52: Change Log
A date range may be selected, or all changes Change Log made since the installation of the iDimension 100 may be viewed. displays the number of changes that have been made within the selected date range. Enter a... -
Page 53: Long Term Storage Log
Long Term Storage Log QubeVu Inspector queried by specifying a scan ID. To assist with this selection, the total number of entries is displayed Start along with the first and last scan IDs. Figure 8-5. Long Term Storage Tab iDimension 100 Managers Guide... - Page 54 Enter a scan ID range and click Figure 8-6. Long Term Storage Data Use the scrolling buttons on the PC keyboard to scroll through the results. The log can be exported to a CSV file by clicking QubeVu Inspector...
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- Page 57 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 www.ricelake.com www.ricelake.mx www.ricelake.eu www.ricelake.co.in m.ricelake.com...
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