2nd Sight BioScience InstaCaliper User manual
InstaCaliper™
Electronic Caliper System for Commercial Nurseries
User Manual
2nd Sight BioScience
823 N Crestline St
Spokane, WA 99202
509-381-2112
www.2ndsightbio.com
Part Number: IC00001
Released: Jul 2018
Information in this document is subject to change without notice
©2018 2nd Sight BioScience
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means
without written permission from 2nd Sight BioScience
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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................................2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................................................................3
Caliper Head......................................................................................................................................................3
Ruggedized Handheld Computer.......................................................................................................................3
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 6
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION....................................................................................................................................6
UNPACKING THE INSTACALIPER BOX .........................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLING THE CALIPER HEAD ..............................................................................................................................7
ASSEMBLING THE RHC &RHC MOUNT.....................................................................................................................8
RUGGEDIZED HANDHELD COMPUTER ............................................................................................. 10
OPERATING THE RHC............................................................................................................................................ 10
CUSTOMER PORTAL .......................................................................................................................... 11
INSTACALIPER APPLICATION........................................................................................................... 12
DOWNLOADING THE INSTACALIPER APP.................................................................................................................. 12
OPENING THE APPLICATION.................................................................................................................................... 12
SYNCING DATA...................................................................................................................................................... 13
CONFIG SCREEN................................................................................................................................ 14
OFFSETS............................................................................................................................................................... 15
CIRCUMFERENCE................................................................................................................................................... 17
ROUND DATA ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
PRIVATE MODE...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Enable Private Mode....................................................................................................................................... 19
Retrieving CSV Data....................................................................................................................................... 20
AUDIO NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................... 22
COLOR NOTIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Add Color Range............................................................................................................................................. 23
Delete Color Range...........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
MEASUREMENT SCREEN................................................................................................................... 28
CHANGING THE TASK............................................................................................................................................. 29
CHANGING LIST INFORMATION................................................................................................................................ 30
MEASUREMENT SCREEN........................................................................................................................................ 32
CHANGING THE UNIT OF MEASURE......................................................................................................................... 33
CHANGING THE UNIT OF MEASURE.........................................................................ERROR!BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
CALIPERING ....................................................................................................................................... 34
TAKING MEASUREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 34
MANUALLY ENTER A MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................................................... 36
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the InstaCaliper™. The InstaCaliper measuring system semi-
automates nursery stock measurement.
The purpose of this manual is to provide information to allow users to safely and optimally
operate the InstaCaliper.
You may need to refer to sections of the RHC-E430 and Customer Portal User Manuals for
further instruction on operating the InstaCaliper system.
For your safety, it is critical that you carefully read and follow all warnings and cautions in this
manual. The InstaCaliper must only be used in the manner in which it is intended. Any other
use of the Insta-Caliper may cause damage to the device and harm to the user.
The following signs call attention to special warnings and cautions.
Caution: Failure to follow these instructions constitutes a hazard to the operator.
Warning: Failure to follow these instructions constitutes a hazard to the device.
Note: Important note.
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System Requirements
Caliper Head
•Dimensions: 8.3” x 6.0” x 1.3” in (210 x 152 x 32 mm)
•Weight: 0.6 lbs. (0.27 kg)
•Power: 5V DC, 125 mA
•Operating Temperature: 32°F to 110° F / 0°C to 43°C
•Humidity: 90% RH, non-condensing
Ruggedized Handheld Computer
Winmate Rugged Handheld Device 7” Model Name: M700DM4
•Dimensions: 212.4 mm x 132.8 mm x 19 mm (8.36“ x 5.23” x 0.75”)
•Weight: 1.21lbs. (550 g)
•Power: 5V DC in, 15W Adapter
•Battery 3.7V, 5300mAh Li-Poly user
•Battery: 3.7V 5300mAh Li-Poly user replaceable battery
•Operating Temperature: AC Mode: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C), Battery Mode: 14°F
to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C (Battery mode)
•Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH non-condensing
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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Term
Definition
Arm Support
Attachment that connects the Ruggedized Handheld Computer to the
Caliper Head
Caliper Head
U-Shaped part that uses sensors to calculate diameter of an object
Customer Portal
Secure website where the customer manages InstaCaliper settings and
data. Access the Customer Portal by clicking:
http://portal.2ndsightbio.com
List
User-created category of information that can contain any number of
List Items. Each Task can have up to five Lists. “Variety” and “Location”
are examples of List names. See Figure 1 and 2 below.
List Item
User-created piece of information contained in a List. A List can contain
any number of List Items. “Juniper” and “Pine” are examples of List
Items. See Figure 1 and 2 below.
RHC
Ruggedized Handheld Computer with 2nd Sight software
Task
User-created activity that can contain up to five additional pieces of
information (Lists) to record with each measurement. “Evergreens” is an
example of a Task name. See Figure 1 and 2 below.
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
Note: Save the original box and packaging material. Shipping the
InstaCaliper in a different box or with different packaging material may
damage the machine and void the warranty. To repackage, follow inverse
order of unpacking.
Unpack the boxes and examine their contents. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your
2nd Sight sales representative.
The InstaCaliper box contains:
•InstaCaliper Arm Support
•Caliper Head with Micro USB Cord
•Velcro Straps
•Ruggedized Handheld Computer (RHC)
•RHC Mounting Bracket
•Micro USB Charging Cord & 120v Plug
•Mounting Bolt (Caliper Head)
Unpacking the InstaCaliper Box
Step 1 Open the box.
Step 2 Carefully remove the InstaCaliper components from the box.
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Assembling the Caliper Head
Step 1 Pull the Shaft Pole to the desired length.
Step 2 Push in the locking latches on bottom of shaft.
Step 3 Use a 4mm hex wrench to attach the
Caliper Head to the bottom Shaft Pole
using the provided bolt and nut. (4mm hex
wrench not included)
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Assembling the RHC & RHC Mount
Step 1 Attach the RHC Mount to the top of
the Shaft Pole.
Step 2 Peel the adhesive cover off the RHC
Battery Mount piece.
Step 3 Adhere the Battery Mount piece to
the battery on the back of the RHC.
Ensure the ribs are positioned
vertically. Press firmly to secure.
Step 4 Attach the RHC Battery Mount to the
RHC Mount by aligning the ribs and
sliding the Battery Mount onto the
RHC Mount.
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Step 5 Slide the Battery Mount until it clicks
and locks into place.
Caution: Pinch point.
Keep fingers clear when
sliding the Battery
Mount into place.
Step 6 Starting from the bottom of the Shaft
Pole, where the micro USB cord is
attached to the Caliper Head, wrap the
micro USB cord around the pole.
Secure the cord on the Shaft Pole with
the Velcro strap.
Step 7 Remove the plug cover and connect
the micro USB to the RHC.
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RUGGEDIZED HANDHELD COMPUTER
Operating the RHC
For further instructions on operating the RHC itself, refer to the RHC-E430 User Manual. In the
RHC manual, you can learn how to charge the device, download the InstaCaliper app, connect
to Wi-Fi, and set and change the date and time.
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CUSTOMER PORTAL
The Customer Portal is the control center for the InstaCaliper and other 2nd Sight products. To
learn how to use the Customer Portal with the InstaCaliper, refer to the Customer Portal User
Manual. You will retrieve measurement data collected on the RHC via your Portal account.
Access the Customer Portal by clicking on the link: http://portal.2ndsightbio.com, or by visiting:
www.2ndsightbio.com and clicking on the Customer Portal button.
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INSTACALIPER APPLICATION
Downloading the InstaCaliper App
You will need to install and run the InstaCaliper app in order to measure and record diameters.
Refer to the “Downloading 2nd Sight Apps” section of the RHC User Manual for instructions on
how to setup a Google Play account and download the InstaCaliper app from the Google Play
Store.
Opening the Application
Step 1 Press the InstaCaliper icon to launch the app.
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Syncing Data
Syncing the RHC transfers information from your Customer Portal account to the RHC, and
pushes data collected on the RHC to the Customer Portal. Once you have created Tasks and
Lists on your Customer Portal account, you will need to Sync this information to the RHC
before you can begin measuring. When you want to see the measurement data on your
Customer Portal account, you will need to Sync the RHC.
Note: Syncing requires the RHC to be connected to Wi-Fi. Refer to the RHC
User Manual for questions regarding Wi-fi connection.
Step 1 Select the “SYNC” button.
Note: Tasks and Lists are created on the
Customer Portal. Refer to the Customer Portal
User Manual for instructions on creating Tasks
and Lists.
Step 2 Wait for the “Success” message.
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CONFIG SCREEN
Lists your Customer ID and Customer Secret that links the RHC to your Customer Portal
account, the MAC address of the RHC, and the offset, calculated by 2nd Sight and provided in
the shipping box.
Customer ID and Secret
links the RHC to your
Customer Portal
account.
MAC address of the RHC
and version of caliper head.
Displays measurement in
inches or millimeters.
Offset of caliper head
calculated by 2nd Sight.
When Inch selected.
Rounds to nearest fraction.
Calculated using the
equation: C=2πr
Data is saved as CSV and
not uploaded to the Portal.
Enables audio by value
or color, when color
notification.
Adds or Delete colors.
Colors and ranges
selected by the
customer.
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Offsets
A number determined by 2nd Sight to ensure accuracy of measurements.
Step 1 Select “Config” from the main screen.
Step 2 View your Customer ID, Customer Secret, and MAC
address on this page.
Step 3 Check that under “Offset”, the unit is in “mm”. Tap “in”
to change to “mm”.
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Step 4 Press the numbers in the box to open the number pad.
Step 5 Enter the offset displayed on the InstaCaliper 100
Calibration half-sheet included in your InstaCaliper
shipping box. Then press ‘Ok”. Contact 2nd Sight
BioScience if you are unable to find this sheet.
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Circumference
Enabling circumference displays and saves measurements in circumference rather than
diameter.
Step 1 Select “Config” from the main screen.
Step 2 Check the Circumference box.
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Round Data
Available in “Inch”, Round Data displays decimal value, to the nearest fraction.
Decimal
Fraction
Step 1 Select “Config” from the main screen.
Step 2 Check the Round Data box.
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