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  • Page 1 FairPick Pro™ Automated Weighing System User Manual...
  • Page 2 Sight 823 N Crestline St Spokane, WA 99202 main office: 509-381-2112 24/7 support: 509-559-2240 info@2ndsightbio.com www.2ndsightbio.com Released: May 2023 Information in this document is subject to change without notice ©2023 2 Sight No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from 2 Sight...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information Introduction System Requirements Terms and Definitions Installation Unpacking and Inspection Unpacking the FairPick Box Assembling the FairPick Weighing Station Frame Assembly Scale Bracket to the Scale Assembly Electronics Box Assembly Setting the Scale GeoCal Initial Calibration Using the Weighing Station Charging the Weighing Station Moving the Weighing Station...
  • Page 4 Individual Container Tare – Container Tracking Off Clock In Determining Unique Container’s Tare Weight Weigh Produce Print Receipt Clock Out & Print Receipt Individual Container Tare – Container Tracking On Clock In Determining Unique Container’s Tare Weight Weigh Produce Print Receipt Clock Out &...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Pro. For your safety, you MUST carefully read and follow all warnings and cautions in this manual. The FairPick Pro must only be used in the manner for which it is intended. Any other use of the FairPick Pro may cause damage to the device and harm to the user.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    System Requirements ● Weighing Station o Scale capacity: 150 lbs. (68 kg) o Scale dimensions: 16.5” x 20.5” (40.6 x 50.8 cm) o Power: 110-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5A o Operating Temperature: 14°F to 104° F / -10°C to 40°C o Humidity: 95% RH, non-condensing ●...

  • Page 7: Terms And Definitions

    ERMS AND EFINITIONS...
  • Page 8 A card that provides the ability to program Weighing Station with Configuration Key Card Cards and upload harvest data. A FairPick Pro Rugged feature. Adjustable knob that allows the Scale Platform Leveling Mechanism to tilt left or right on uneven surfaces, ensuring accuracy of recorded weights.
  • Page 9 Registration Station Sight software used to program Employee Badges and Container Labels as Application well as create Upload Cards. Registration Station A desktop computer that runs the Registration Station Application Computer USB attachment on the Registration Station Computer that reads and writes RFID Reader/Writer data to radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards and labels.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Sight sales representative at 509-381-2112 or at info@2ndsightbio.com. The standard FairPick Pro box (000040) contains: Sales Part# Part Description Quantity FairPick Pro Frame Shipping Box FairPick Pro Electronics Shipping Box (with Charging Cord) FP00003 Custom Mettler-Toledo Scale FP00011 Notched Scale Platter Right Scale Support...

  • Page 11: Unpacking The Fairpick Box

    Unpacking the FairPick Box Step 1 Carefully open the top of the box by using a box cutter or utility knife. Step 2 Remove the accessories box and place it in a safe location. Step 3 Use the box cutter or utility knife to cut two side seams of the box from top to bottom.
  • Page 12 NOTE: In addition to the contents of this box, you will need either a Crescent Wrench or a 10mm box end wrench. NOTE: If you have your own set of metric allen wrenches, you can use those as well or you can use the wrenches supplied in the Fastener Kit (A). Step 1 Open the Fastener Kit (A) and lay out the components as shown below.
  • Page 13 Step 3 Place one M6 washer on each of four M6X55 bolts and insert these bolts into the two holes in each of the Vertical Supports (C) as shown below. Step 4 With the Vertical Support (C) in the upright position, insert the two bolts in the Vertical Supports into the corresponding holes in the wings of the FairPick Base Frame, add a washer to each bolt followed by an M6 nylon lock nut.
  • Page 14 Step 10 Using the M4 allen wrench and 10mm box end wrench or Crescent wrench, tighten all 4 nuts until they are snug. Step 11 Rotate the Base Frame (B) with attached Vertical Supports (C) and Feet (D) 180 degrees so that the Vertical Supports are facing you. Step 12 Insert the Axel (H) through the corresponding holes in the Base Frame, add a M16 Axel Washer to each end of the axel.

  • Page 15: Scale Bracket To The Scale Assembly

    Step 17 Set the entire Frame Assembly on the floor. The FairPick Frame is now assembled and ready to accept the Scale and Electronics Box. Scale Bracket to the Scale Assembly Step 1 Remove the Scale from Box B, and invert the scale so that the scale display is upside down and facing away from you.

  • Page 16: Electronics Box Assembly

    Step 7 Invert the Scale/Scale Bracket and gently slide them onto the Frame until the assembly is resting on the Base Frame as shown. Electronics Box Assembly Step 1 Remove the Electronics Box from Box C. Step 2 Remove all of the wrapping and insert the Electronics Box and Handle onto the Frame.
  • Page 17 Step 5 Using the M4 allen wrench and the 10mm box end wrench or crescent wrench, tighten the nuts until snug. Electronics Handle M6X55 Bolts Vertical Supports Step 6 Connect the P-clamp for strain relief and connect the Electronics Box to the Scale.
  • Page 18 Step 8 Insert the M6X8mm bolt into the holes on the P-clamp and gently squeeze the clamp shut. Insert the bolt into the hole in the right scale support and tighten with the M4 hex wrench. NOTE: The male and female ends of the electrical plug are keyed so that they only go together in one orientation.
  • Page 19 Step 9 Lift the scale to what you deem to be the ideal height for weighing your particular product. NOTE: The second hole down from the top is the standard starting point. Step 10 Align the holes in the Scale Supports to the holes in the Vertical Supports and pin in place with the Clevis Pins.
  • Page 20 Step 13 Open the Electronics box by unlatching the two latches on the front bottom of the box. Lift the lid, and let it rest against the handle. Step 14 Press the POWER button on the upper left side of the Electronics Box to power on the unit.
  • Page 21 ● The screen on the scale will display: (NOTE – If your scale does not have a notched platter, you will have to bend down and look up under the platter to see the reading on the scale). ● The weight displayed on the scale display is always the GROSS WEIGHT. The weight displayed on the main screen of the FairPick is the NET WEIGHT (Gross Weight –...

  • Page 22: Setting The Scale Geocal

    Setting the Scale GeoCal Mettler Toledo scales require the user to set the scale to the appropriate GeoCal number before use. FairPick Pros use these scales in its system. Refer to the tables below to determine the appropriate number for your location.
  • Page 24 Step 1 Carefully remove the round cover from the bottom scale screen to access the control buttons. Follow the flow chart below to set the GeoCal.

  • Page 25: Initial Calibration

    Initial Calibration Each industrial scale has unique installation environment and application requirements, so performance must be tested and certified. Our calibration services and certificates document weight accuracy to ensure production quality and provide a trustworthy system. The FairPick Weighing Station comes factory pre-calibrated and is accurate and precise to within 0.05 lbs.

  • Page 26: Using The Weighing Station

    SING THE EIGHING TATION Charging the Weighing Station Turn on the Weighing Station by pressing the Power Button (circled in red at right). A green light appears around the button. Listen for the machine’s audio prompt, “Welcome to FairPick.” Initially, the Weighing Station searches for a GPS signal. The screen displays the battery’s charge and the Weighing Station’s ID number.
  • Page 27 Step 2 Insert and rotate right until click. Step 3 The display on the charger will show rolling dots when the unit is charging or solid green lights when fully charged. The number of solid “dots” indicates the degree of charge. The screen on the Electronics Box displays “Batt: ####”...
  • Page 28 handle and rotating left to remove.

  • Page 29: Moving The Weighing Station

    EIGHING TATION Sight’s FairPick Pro Weighing Station moves easily from location to location in the field. One person can easily move the Weighing Station by pulling the top handle: Step 1 Press the Power Button (shown circled in red to the right) to power down/off the Weighing Station.

  • Page 30: Preparing For Harvest

    REPARING FOR ARVEST In anticipation of harvest, you will need to program RFID cards to operate the FairPick Weighing System. People who oversee the system’s operation will need an Employee RFID Card, a Key Card, and the appropriate Configuration Cards. To upload data to the Web Portal, you will need a Key Card and an Upload Card.

  • Page 31: Setting Up For Harvest

    ETTING UP FOR ARVEST Once the Weighing Station arrives at the desired location in the field, it will need some slight adjustments before it is ready to weigh produce. To adjust the Weighing Station: Scale Height Adjustment CAUTION: PINCH POINT, KEEP HANDS CLEAR. Do not remove the scale platform pins with the FairPick in the upright position.

  • Page 32: Stabilization Adjustment

    Stabilization Adjustment Stabilize the Weighing Station by Step 1 adjusting the Stabilizing Feet (shown circled in red in the graphic to the right). Adjust each Foot by pressing the spring bolt Step 2 button and sliding the Stabilizing Foot into place.

  • Page 33: Scale Leveling Adjustment

    Scale Leveling Adjustment This feature is only available on rugged FairPick Pro models. Caution: The Weighing Station must be leveled to 10° or less to safely operate and guarantee accurate measurements. Typically, if the Scale Platform looks level, it is.

  • Page 34: Loading Receipt Paper

    Loading Receipt Paper Depending on your FairPick Pro model, you have an auto-cut or manual-tear printer. Both printers are similar in function, using the same thermal receipt paper and similar paper installation method.
  • Page 35 NOTE: A colored line on the receipt paper indicates that the roll is almost out of paper. WARNING: Use only 2 ¼” x 85’ thermal roll receipt paper. Make sure the paper is installed in the correct direction for proper printing and feeding. The printer can only print on one side of the paper, so ensure proper installation or employees will receive blank receipts.
  • Page 36 Step 6 Place the new roll of paper into the compartment. Make sure the paper is installed in the correct direction with the end of the paper curling over the top of the roll, as shown in the picture to the right. Step 7 Close the door by pushing the tab up and pressing the door shut until it snaps into place.

  • Page 37: Loading An Extra Roll Of Receipt Paper

    Loading an Extra Roll of Receipt Paper Always keep an extra roll of receipt paper in the compartment located under the receipt printer. Step 1 To remove the cover on the door, turn the knob counterclockwise until you can pull the cover off.

  • Page 38: Fixing Paper Jams

    Fixing Paper Jams Step 1 For the auto-cut printer, pull the plastic tab (shown circled in red in the graphic to the right) down to open the printer door. For the manual-tear model, lift the bottom portion of the window to open the printer door.
  • Page 39 Step 2 Remove jammed paper roll. Pull the paper so it is tight around the roll. Unraveled paper causes jams. Step 3 Cut or tear the paper to create a clean edge, and then return the roll to the compartment. Make sure the paper is installed in the correct direction with the end of the paper curling over the top of the roll (shown circled...

  • Page 40: Employee Training

    MPLOYEE RAINING The Weighing Station is programmed with particular Configuration settings. Instruct the Crew Boss to help the Picking Crew to follow the appropriate procedure during harvest by watching one or more of the following employee Training Videos. Employee Training Videos: a.

  • Page 41: Print Receipt

    Print Receipt To print a receipt, press the “Print” button. Wait for the receipt to finish printing Step 8 before gently pulling on or tearing the paper off. NOTE: Once another item is placed on the Scale Platform, the employee can no longer print a receipt for the previous weigh.

  • Page 42: Print Receipt

    When the Weighing Station says, “Remove Items,” take the container off the Step 7 scale platform (if it has not yet been removed). Step 8 The employee can either print a receipt after each weigh or wait until clocking out at the end of the day to get a clock-out receipt with total weight picked for that day on that Weighing Station.

  • Page 43: Weigh Produce

    Step 5 Begin harvesting. Weigh Produce Step 6 When the employee is ready to weigh, place the filled container on the Weighing Station scale platform. After approximately three seconds, the Weighing Station says, “Scan Badge.” Step 7 Touch the Employee Badge to the red light on the RFID Reader. The Weighing Station beeps when it registers the Badge.

  • Page 44: Individual Container Tare - Container Tracking On

    Individual Container Tare – Container Tracking On This is when each employee has a unique (not standardized) container used for weighing in the field, and the system expects a Container RFID code to be entered. Clock In To clock in at the assigned Weighing Station, press the “In” button. Step 1 Step 2 Touch the Employee Badge to the red light on the RFID Reader.

  • Page 45: Print Receipt

    Step 12 The employee can either print a receipt after each weigh or wait until clocking out at the end of the day to get a clock-out receipt with total weight picked for that day on that Weighing Station. Print Receipt Step 13 To print a receipt, press the “Print”...

  • Page 46: Employee Receipts

    Employee Receipts Clock in receipts contain the following information: Weighing Station Unit ID Unit: 18-FE-34-D3-89-44 Employee RFID Badge ID Badge: 2718826730 Event Clock in Date (YY/MM/DD) Time (24-hr clock) 17/10/04 08:08:08 Weigh receipts contain the following information: Weighing Station Unit ID Unit: 18-FE-34-D3-89-44 Employee RFID Badge ID Badge: 2718826730...

  • Page 47: Use During Harvest

    URING ARVEST Changing Configuration Settings Midday Using Config Cards, an authorized person with a Key Card can change configuration settings at any point during the day. Changing the Weighing Station configuration will change the manner in which the Weighing Station collects information. For information about how to set up Config Cards, see Registration Station Manual.
  • Page 48 Step 3 Scan a Key Card by holding the card up to the RFID reader (the red light will be on in the middle of the reader). Step 4 Scan the new Config Card by holding the card up to the RFID reader for approximately three seconds.

  • Page 49: Assigning Or Replacing An Employee Badge Midday

    Assigning or Replacing an Employee Badge Midday If a employee loses, misplaces, or forgets to bring his/her Employee Badge to the field during the day and cannot return to the office to get a new Badge assigned, the employee can be assigned an Employee Badge in the field as follows: NOTE: The following procedure requires a preprogrammed RFID badge.

  • Page 50: Upload Data - Weighing Station To Web Portal

    Upload Data – Weighing Station to Web Portal The easiest way to upload data is to move the Weighing Station at the end of the day into range of the 2 Sight Router. The user can then upload weigh data directly from the Weighing Station through the 2 Sight Router to the secure server.
  • Page 51 Step 8 On your Weighing Station, press the “In” button. Step 9 Scan a Key Card.
  • Page 52 Step 10 Scan an Upload Card. Step 11 Wait for the screen to read “Uploaded.” If you have not uploaded your harvest data in one or more days, the screen may display more than “1 file(s).

  • Page 53: Maintenance & Care

    & C AINTENANCE The FairPick Pro may need the following parts replaced from time to time or may need periodic care to ensure optimal operation. Main Battery Replacement You will need: ● Power Sonic PS-1270 12 volt 7.0 AH battery.
  • Page 54 Step 1: Loosen the four bolts on the faceplate, but DO NOT fully remove them. There are spacers with kept washers on the back side that may fall off into the box. Be careful not to loosen spacer and washer Step 2: Unplug the power harness from the motherboard and set the faceplate out of the way.

  • Page 55: Gps Battery Replacement

    GPS Battery Replacement If you power on the FairPick Pro and it is stuck on “Searching for GPS,” or it takes more than one minute “Searching for GPS,” then you may need to replace the coin cell battery that powers the GPS module.
  • Page 56 Using the 1/8” Allen Key, loosen the four bolts on Step 1 the faceplate. NOTE: Do not fully remove bolts. They are attached with keep washers on the back side. Step 2 Unplug the power harness from the motherboard. Locate the •BR1225 coin type battery. Step 3...
  • Page 57 Step 1 Using the pick, push the battery out of its cradle. Step 2 With the positive side of the battery facing down, slide the battery into the cradle. Step 3 Reassemble in reverse order.

  • Page 58: Printer Cleaning

    Printer Cleaning In extremely dusty field conditions, the printer may begin to make a chattering noise and will not function properly. When this behavior occurs, blowing the dust out of the printer head with compressed air will typically fix the problem. There are three sensors (shown in the figure below) on which to aim the compressed air.

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