Honeywell AUTOCUBE 8200 User manual

User Guide
AutoCube 8200
User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Customer Support ..........................................................................................................................v
Technical Assistance ...............................................................................................................v
Product Service and Repair ..................................................................................................v
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................v
Send Feedback ..........................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 - Getting Started.............................................................................1
What is AutoCube 8200?............................................................................................................. 1
Out of the Box .................................................................................................................................. 1
Unpacking the Box Contents..................................................................................................... 1
About this Guide ............................................................................................................................. 2
Additional Documentation................................................................................................... 2
Software ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 - Assembly and Installation .........................................................3
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................ 3
What You Need ................................................................................................................................ 3
Hardware Overview........................................................................................................................ 4
Installation Overview .................................................................................................................... 5
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 5
Prepare the Mounting Surface ................................................................................................. 6
Adjust Stand Height...................................................................................................................... 6
Route the Cables ............................................................................................................................ 7
Install the AutoCube Camera .................................................................................................... 8
Mount the Stand............................................................................................................................. 8
Install the Display (Optional)..................................................................................................... 9

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Connect to the Host....................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Operation.................................... 13
Software Installation ..................................................................................................................13
Download the Software.......................................................................................................13
Install the Software...............................................................................................................13
Setup the AutoCube Software..........................................................................................13
Set Measurement Area........................................................................................................14
Operation ........................................................................................................................................17
Measure ....................................................................................................................................17
Manual Mode ...................................................................................................................18
Automatic Mode..............................................................................................................19
Measurement Panel ......................................................................................................19
Recommendations.........................................................................................................20
Log ..............................................................................................................................................21
Settings .....................................................................................................................................21
Measurement Mode ......................................................................................................22
Dimension Display .........................................................................................................22
Unit of Measurement ....................................................................................................23
Export Mode .....................................................................................................................23
Log Settings & Image Location.................................................................................24
Support Contact Information ....................................................................................24
Change Password...........................................................................................................25
About ..........................................................................................................................................25
Custom Applications ..................................................................................................................26
Chapter 4 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting ........................................... 27
Clean the Camera Lenses ........................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................27
Camera Calibration.....................................................................................................................28
What You Need.......................................................................................................................28
Prepare the Camera and PC..............................................................................................28
Prepare the Calibration Board .........................................................................................28
Calibrate the Camera...........................................................................................................29
Reposition the Camera .......................................................................................................31

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Appendix A - Technical Specifications........................................................33
AutoCube 8200 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................33
Label Placement...........................................................................................................................35
Laser Safety .............................................................................................................................35

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Customer Support
Technical Assistance
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portal and report a problem, go to www.hsmcontactsupport.com.
For our latest contact information, see www.honeywellaidc.com/locations.
Product Service and Repair
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Authorization number (RMA #), then return the product to Honeywell (postage
paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record.
To learn more, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and select Service & Repair at the
bottom of the page.
Limited Warranty
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Warranty.
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CHAPTER
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AutoCube 8200 User Guide 1
GETTING STARTED
What is AutoCube 8200?
AutoCube 8200 is a high performance fixed dimensioning system that uses 3D
depth sensing technology to measure objects. The dimensioning system consists
of the AutoCube camera mounted on a stand and connected to a host computing
system through a USB interface. It can be used in many different environments
from a courier company retail store to an inbound station of a warehouse.
Out of the Box
Make sure your shipping box contains these items (full kit):
• AutoCube camera with protective foam
• Stand with cable(s) and clamps
• 4 cable covers
•Standclamp
• Display and holder (optional accessories)
• Mounting hardware
• Stand base cover
Unpacking the Box Contents
Carefully unpack the box contents.
Caution: Do not remove the protective foam from the camera during
installation.

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About this Guide
This guide provides assembling and mounting instructions as well as information
on system setup and configuration. It also includes maintenance instructions and
technical specifications.
Additional Documentation
This guide is intended to supplement the following documents available at
www.honeywellaidc.com:
• AutoCube 8200 Quick Start Guide
• AutoCube 8200 SDK and API
Software
The AutoCube software is available at hsmftp.honeywell.com. See Software
Installation on page 13 for details on downloading and installing.
Caution: Do not open the AutoCube camera! The warranty and
certification is void if this stipulation is ignored. The device
may only be opened by authorized persons.

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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Before You Begin
Determine where you will place the stand and if the cables will exit through the bot-
tom of the stand (going through the mounting surface) or through the side of the
stand.
What You Need
• Drill with a Ø12.5 mm drill bit
•Measuringtape
• Allen wrench, 3 mm and 5 mm
• Adjustable Wrench
• Hole saw Ø32 mm (optional)
• Pliers (if cables exit side of stand)
• Phillips screw driver (optional)

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Hardware Overview
Note: The optional display can be mounted on any side of the pole.
USB cable to
camera
Camera with
protective foam
Pole
Screws used to adjust
stand height (x4)
Display holder
(optional)
Stand cover
Mounting screws (x4)
Stand clamp
Stand base
USB cable(s)
to PC
Leveling screws (x4)
Camera clamp

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Installation Overview
Dimensions
The following are the recommended dimensions for installation. The camera angle
(A) and distance from the pole to the center of the measurement area (D) vary
depending on pole height (H).
Note: If you are not using the pole, the camera height (H), measured from the front center
of the camera, should be ≈1.5 m / ≈5 ft or ≈1.8 m / ≈ 6 ft.
A
D
H
Pole Height (H) Camera Angle (A) Distance (D)
≈160 cm / ≈5.25 ft ≈30° ≈63 cm / ≈2 ft
≈190 cm / ≈6.25 ft ≈45° ≈133 cm / ≈4.3 ft

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Prepare the Mounting Surface
Use the stand clamp as a template to trace and drill 4 holes (12 mm diameter) in
the mounting surface.
Note: If the cables will exit through the bottom of the pole and through the mounting
surface, you must also drill the center hole of the stand clamp large enough to pull
the cable(s) through.
Adjust Stand Height
Stand height (H) is measured from the top of the stand to the top of the measure-
ment area or scale.
1. Loosen the screws on each side of the pole (4x) using an Allen wrench.
2. Slide the pole up to the desired height. Refer to the recommended Dimensions.
3. Tighten screws on each side of the pole to secure the pole.
4. Pull the camera cable out of the bottom of the pole until approximately 25 cm
(10 in) remain exposed at the top of the pole so it can be attached to the camera
later.

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5. Cut the cable covers to the length needed to cover the cable channels on the
pole. Snap into cable channels.
Note: Cut the cable cover for the back side of the pole sightly shorter than the others so that
the camera cable can exit and be connected to the camera.
Route the Cables
By default the cables are routed out of the bottom of the stand. To route the cables
out of the side:
1. Pull up the stand cover - some resistance is normal.
2. Pull the cables up and through the side exit on the pole.
Cable covers
Cable exit

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Install the AutoCube Camera
1. Angle the clamp on the top of the pole perpendicular to the pole. Turn the knob
to loosen the clamp.
2. Insert the ball of the camera into the clamp. Make sure the Honeywell logo on
the front is right side up. Adjust the camera to the correct angle (A) from the
pole (see Dimensions on page 5).
3. Turn the knob to tighten the clamp. Be sure it is tight enough so that the
camera will not move.
4. Attach the USB cable at the top of the pole to the camera. Secure the cable to
the camera by tightening the screws by hand.
Note: Be sure the camera is horizontal to the measurement area and aimed directly at the
area. No roll and no yaw.
Note: Keep the protective foam on the camera until installation is finished.
Mount the Stand
Recommended 2 person operation.
1. Rotate the stand assembly upright on the mounting surface. Align stand base
to previously drilled holes.
Note: If cables exit through the bottom of the pole, pull them through the mounting surface.
Caution: Do not remove the protective foam during installation.



Knob to tighten
or loosen clamp
USB cable to
camera

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2. Place washers on the stand base then the mounting bolts through the stand
base and mounting surface. Thread into the stand clamp placed under the
mounting surface.
3. Add the leveling screws if needed. Use in case the mounting surface is uneven.
The stand must be level
4. Pull the display cable (optional) out of the cable exit (side or bottom), leaving
enough for the cable to attach to the display (optional).
5. Slide the stand cover all the way down and click into place. Make sure cables
exit the side of the stand cover if using side exit.
6. Verify that the camera is level and at the correct angle. Adjust if necessary.
Install the Display (Optional)
If using a display, the holder is pre-mounted on the pole. However, you can move
the display holder to any side of the pole if necessary.
Note: Depending on your system, the driver for the display may need to be installed from
the CD provided with it.
Leveling
screws (x4)

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To install the display:
1. Remove the display from the box.
2. Attach the USB cable located on the side of the pole to the display. Use the
strain relief on the back of the display to hold the cable in position.
3. Pull open the side of the display holder, insert the display, then slide the open
side of the holder back into place over the display.
4. Secure the display by using 2 small screws (provided). On the back of the
holder, screw them into the holes located in the slots.
5. Adjust the position of the display by loosening the clamp with the knob. Set in
position and tighten the clamp. Remove the knob, conserving it for future use.
6. Fill remaining holes on the pole with the cap plugs (provided).
Use cap plugs to
fill remaining
holes on pole

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Connect to the Host
1. Connect the cable(s) exiting the bottom or side of the stand to the host PC USB
port (s).
2. Turn on the host PC.
3. Carefully remove protective foam from the camera.
If using a display, it is detected by Windows as a second monitor. Set this monitor
as an extension of Windows desktop in Control Panel, Display, Change display
settings.

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