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- Page 1 Cubiscan 225-HS ® Operations and Technical Manual Version 1 Quantronix, Inc. Cubing and Weighing Systems 314 South 200 West P.O. Box 929 Farmington, Utah 84025 U. S. A. Phone:+1 (801) 451-7000 Fax:+1 (801) 451-0502 Web Site: http://www.Cubiscan.com...
- Page 2 Cubiscan 225-HS. Disconnect all power to the Cubiscan 225-HS before servicing or making any WARNING connections. Do not climb on the Cubiscan 225-HS conveyor. Keep fingers, hair, loose fitting clothes, etc., away from the conveyor belt while it is in motion.
- Page 3 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 non-cosmetic 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”).
- Page 4 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 Cubiscan at manual@Cubiscan.com. Manual updated September 4, 2020.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
........5 Components of the Cubiscan 225-HS . - Page 6 Filter ..........30 Smallest box .
- Page 7 Cubiscan 225-HS home screen ........
- Page 8 Figure 35 Diagnose gate screen 2 of 3 ......... . 44 Figure 36 Diagnose gate screen 3 of 3 .
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Page 9: Product Description
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Cubiscan 225-HS can be used as a stand-alone unit, or it can be installed in an “in-line” configuration with auxiliary conveyors. This system is a precision, in-line dimensioning system that is integrated into a conveyor—allowing objects to be measured quickly and accurately. -
Page 10: Specifications
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 1 Cubiscan 225-HS Specifications Power Requirements 110 to 240 VAC single-phase, 50 to 60 Hz Environmental Operating Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing Cubiscan 225-HS... - Page 11 102 in (259 cm) Width: 35 in (90 cm) Height: 61 to 69 in (154 to 175 cm) (Adjustable legs) Weight: 665 lb (301 kg) User Interface Cubiscan’s Qbit software can be used to interface with the Cubiscan 225-HS. Cubiscan 225-HS...
- Page 12 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Display: Integrated TFT LCD Touchscreen (1024 x 768) displays L, W, H, unit of measure, 2D and height profile, diagnostic codes. Outputs: Serial (1), Ethernet (1), USB (1) Cubiscan 225-HS...
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Page 13: Getting Started
Orient the Cubiscan 225-HS so the touchscreen faces the operator. • Place the Cubiscan 225-HS on a level floor. The Cubiscan 225-HS must be level to operate properly. Components of the Cubiscan 225-HS Below is an overall view of the Cubiscan 225-HS and its main components. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 14: Turning The Cubiscan 225-Hs On/Off
COMPONENTS OF THE CUBISCAN 225-HS Figure 2 Overall drawing Turning the Cubiscan 225-HS on/off To turn the Cubiscan 225-HS on, turn the switch to the on position, shown below. To turn the Cubiscan 225-HS off, turn the switch to the off position. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 15: Connecting To A Computer (Optional)
GETTING STARTED CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER (OPTIONAL) If the Cubiscan 225-HS is not turning on when you turn the switch to the position, you may need to reset the breaker. Figure 3 On/off switch Connecting to a computer (optional) To connect the Cubiscan 225-HS to a computer, do the following. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Computer Via Ethernet To Usb Adapter
If you are using the Ethernet to USB connection option: 1. Install the driver that is needed, for further information on installing the driver, see below. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Cubiscan 225-HS’s Ethernet port, as shown in Figure 3. -
Page 17: Figure 5 Installation Bubble
You can wait a few moments for the installation process to finish and the following bubble will pop up. Figure 6 Device installed bubble • If you clicked on the installation bubble, the following window will open. Figure 7 Installation process bubble Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 18: Figure 8 Adapter Is Ready To Use
Subnet mask. You can access these network settings by completing the network following steps: settings 1. Under Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center locate and click on the correct connection to bring up the status window. Figure 9 Status window Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 19: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb
Cubiscan 225-HS. This method is not recommended for the Cubiscan 225-HS. If you are using the USB cable (not supplied) connection: 1. Connect the USB cable to the Cubiscan 225-HS’s USB port located on the controller box, as shown in Figure 2. -
Page 20: Connecting To A Computer Via Serial (Rs-232-C)
Make sure that the cable does not interfere with the scale. 2. Connect the serial cable to the Cubiscan 225-HS’s serial port, as shown Figure 3. Locate a free RS-232-C serial port on your computer. Refer to your com- puter's documentation, if necessary, to identify the ports. -
Page 21: Moving The Touchscreen
Figure 11 Placement Options To move the touchscreen, complete the following steps. 1. Power off the Cubiscan 225-HS. 2. Disconnect the cord from the touchscreen. 3. Lift the touchscreen stand out of the touchscreen holder and place it in a safe location. -
Page 22: Operation
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION This chapter provides instructions for operating the Cubiscan 225-HS. Cubiscan 225-HS touchscreen You can use the touchscreen (shown below) to configure and control the Cubiscan 225-HS as well as display measurement results. Figure 12 Cubiscan 225-HS home screen All measurement, setup, and diagnostic information is shown on the touchscreen. -
Page 23: Indicator Light
This means that the Cubiscan 225-HS has experienced an emergency stop or other failure. No light This means that the Cubiscan 225-HS is not ready to measure. There may be an object in the measurement field or there is LED blockage. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 24: Touchscreen Care
27). Measuring Objects are measured by the infrared light beams on the Cubiscan 225-HS’s gate when the object is moved underneath the gate by the conveyor belt. Dimensional The Cubiscan 225-HS takes the weight and measurement data, and using a Weight dimensional factor, calculates the dimensional weight of an object. -
Page 25: Dimensioning Using Qbit
Cubiscan website at www.cubiscan.com. Dimensioning using the touchscreen All controls and displays for the Cubiscan 225-HS are shown on the touchscreen. If a computer is not connected, you can use the touchscreen to measure objects. Measurements cannot be recorded; they are displayed on the touchscreen. -
Page 26: Measuring Items
Figure 14 Measurement display If you have not already done so, remove the thin protective film that covers the Cubiscan 225-HS touchscreen. Peel it back from one of the corners using your fingernail, and then pull it off. Measuring items To measure items, complete the following steps. -
Page 27: Figure 15 Irregular Item Measurement Results
OPERATION DIMENSIONING The Cubiscan 225-HS requires only a 6 inch (15 cm) gap between objects. Figure 15 Irregular item measurement results Figure 16 Box measurement results Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 28: Special Features
When measuring items, be careful of pinch points. Refer to Figure 17 below. Figure 17 Pinch points Special Features You can measure items with an improved variety of available configurations. To learn more about these options, see “Special Features” on page 20. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 29: Emergency Stops
OPERATION EMERGENCY STOPS Emergency stops The Cubiscan 225-HS has emergency stops located on both sides of the measuring gate, see Figure 18 below. These emergency stops should be used if the Cubiscan 225-HS needs to be stopped immediately. Figure 18... -
Page 30: Configuration
Cubiscan 225-HS touchscreen, refer to Chapter 5 “Calibration” on page If you have a computer connected to the Cubiscan 225-HS with Qbit installed, you can use Qbit to set up the measurement units, select the Cubiscan 225-HS communications port, and other functions. Refer to the Qbit User Guide for instructions on measuring and other functions in Qbit. -
Page 31: System Configuration
(See Figure 19 above). System configuration After tapping , tap at the top of the screen to view its [Menu] [Configure] sub-menus near the bottom of the screen, which will allow you to configure your system. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 32: Operation
Enable Tray Mode This mode, which requires a tray supplied by Cubiscan, enables the Cubiscan 225-HS to measure very small items that would normally fall into the gap between page 33 conveyor belts. (See... - Page 33 Enable EOB Checking this box will enable the Cubiscan 225-HS to report a message on the Message home screen when it detects the end of box as it exits the gate.
- Page 34 Cubiscan 225-HS will take measurements in filter mode until the mode option is changed. When the filter feature is used, the Cubiscan 225-HS measures only the largest item that is on the platform (the item that takes up the most pixels.) Height is not taken into account.
- Page 35 When is selected, the check box will always be checked and the Lock-On Cubiscan 225-HS will take measurements in apparel mode until the mode option is changed. Scale This drop-down menu is where you can select the scale model you are using in coordination with the Cubiscan 225-HS.
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Page 36: Units
(centimeter), or (millimeter) and the weight units to (pound) or (kilogram). You can also give your Cubiscan 225-HS a unique machine ID This screen is also where you can change the values. dimensional factor Refer to the table below for the default values. -
Page 37: Figure 22 Configure Ethernet Menu
Figure 22 Configure Ethernet menu... -
Page 38: Ethernet
Special Features The following options are special features that the Cubiscan 225-HS offers. Filter The filter mode measures only the largest item (items cannot be touching), if multiple items are found in the measurement field. Items that have been excluded from the measurement process are displayed in red. -
Page 39: Smallest Box
To turn filter mode off and on, go to the > > Menu Configure Operation screen (see Figure 24). Figure 24 Filter mode Smallest box Smallest box mode is the default mode. This mode determines the smallest bounding box possible, and the placement of the item on the platform makes no difference. -
Page 40: Figure 25 Smallest Box Mode On
Figure 25 Smallest box mode on Figure 26 Smallest box mode off... -
Page 41: Tray
The Tray mode is an optional feature that requires a standard clear acrylic tray (24 in x 18 in) that can be supplied by Cubiscan. This tray enables the Cubiscan 225-HS to measure very small items that would normally fall into the gap between conveyor belts. -
Page 42: Calibration
The Cubiscan 225-HS is calibrated at the factory; however, recalibration may occasionally be required. Calibrate the gate if you suspect that the Cubiscan 225-HS is not measuring accurately, or if the calibration cube is not being measured correctly. -
Page 43: Figure 27 Gate Calibration
Only calibrate the length if your length measurements are inaccurate. 1. On the Menu > Calibrate > Gate page, tap on the length value to adjust it to 60.00. 2. Start the conveyor. Tap [Calibrate Length] 3. Measure a 60-inch long cube three or more times. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 44: Touchscreen Calibration
CALIBRATION TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION 4. Tap [Calibrate Length]. Figure 28 Calibrate Length Touchscreen calibration Take the following steps to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Tap at the main screen. The menu buttons are displayed. Menu Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 45: Figure 29 Calibration Menu
Figure 29 Calibration menu 3. Tap . The touchscreen calibration screen is displayed. Touchscreen Figure 30 Touchscreen calibration 4. Touch the center of each on the screen until the turns green. There are five calibration points on the screen. Cubiscan 225-HS... -
Page 46: Maintenance
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE This chapter provides information on the maintenance and care of the Cubiscan 225-HS. Routine inspection and careful handling will help identify problems before they become serious and may prevent service calls or repairs. Belt tension To check or adjust your belt tension, complete the following steps. -
Page 47: Cleaning The Sensors
Cleaning the sensors The gate sensors should be kept clean. While dust normally won’t interfere with sensor operation, they should be cleaned routinely to prevent the possibility of interference. To clean, gently wipe the surface with a dry, microfiber cloth. Cubiscan 225... -
Page 48: Cleaning The Sensor Guard
If objects, debris, or dust are on this guard, it may cause interference in dimensioning objects. To clean this guard, first make sure that the Cubiscan 225-HS is turned off. Carefully remove the guard by wiggling it free. You can then wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
801. 451.7000 or your system integrator for assistance. No response when you turn power on If there is no response when you power on the Cubiscan 225-HS, do the following: 1. Verify that the AC power source is working properly. -
Page 50: Computer Error Messages
TCP/IP communication? (Qbit software can be used to configure the Cubiscan 225-HS.) 6. Is there a problem with the Cubiscan 225-HS? Perform the Status func- tion in Qbit to check the status of the Cubiscan 225-HS. 7. Is there a problem with the computer or network? Refer to your com- puter manual for information on troubleshooting the computer, or con- tact your network administrator. -
Page 51: Scale
The scale diagnostics screen is displayed (See Figure 33). Tap the additional sub-menus at the bottom of the screen to view diagnostic information for the gate, touchscreen, and encoder. Scale Figure 33 Scale diagnostics screen Cubiscan 225... -
Page 52: Gate
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS Gate Figure 34 Diagnose gate screen 1 of 3 Figure 35 Diagnose gate screen 2 of 3 Cubiscan 225... - Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS Figure 36 Diagnose gate screen 3 of 3 Cubiscan 225...
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Page 54: Touchscreen
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS Touchscreen Figure 37 Diagnose touchscreen screen Encoder Figure 38 Diagnose encoder screen Cubiscan 225... -
Page 55: Appendix A Parts List
APPENDIX A PARTS LIST Following is a list of parts that can be purchased for the Cubiscan 225-HS as spare parts or if replacement is necessary. Part No. Description Quantity 14262 On/Off Switch Assembly 13210 PCB Assembly, Mother Board 14350...
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