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
[email protected]
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.