Rice Lake iDimension 300 User manual
iDimension 300
Industrial
Installation Manual
PN 169040
Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
The iDimension 300 is designed to capture dimensions, bar codes and images of items placed under the scanning
head. Parcels (boxes), flats, documents and irregular shapes can be supported.
1.1 Safety
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption of and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or
death. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Electric shock hazard!
• For pluggable equipment the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
• Always disconnect from main power before performing any work on the device.
• Check the power cable for damage regularly and replace it immediately if it is damaged.
• On the side of the device, maintain a clearance of at least 1.5'' in order to prevent damage to the cable.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
Do not use iDimension 300 in hazardous areas!
Do not open the scanning head!
The warranty and certification is void if this stipulation is ignored.
The device may only be opened by authorized persons.
WARNING
CAUTION
Important
WARNING
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1.2 iDimension 300 Parts Descriptions
Figure 1-1. iDimension 300 Parts
Industrial
Scanning Head
Optional Stand
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1.3 Electrical Base
Figure 1-2. Rear Panel Parts
• Ethernet Port
• Power Indicator Light
• Power 110/240 AC
• 3 Standard USB Ports (Type A)
• 1 USB Port (Type B)
• Host Indicator Light
• USB Indicator Light
iDimension 300 is functioning correctly when all three lights are on and green.
1.4 Underside Panel
Ethernet Port On/Off Switch
USB Port for Scale
Connection Power Connection
Note
System LED
Network LED
Dimensioning LED
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1.5 Accessories
Power supply is 110 V/240 V. Depending on the country’s plug requirements, a different plug may need to be
supplied.
If using a separate cable for DC OUT, these cables must be less than three meters in length.
Calibration object
Ethernet cable
(Not Supplied)
US-power supply and cord
(Not Supplied)
Table 1-1. iDimension 300 Accessories
Note
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Define iDimension 300 in the Network
iDimension 300 is installed as a network device and can be configured with a static IP address or by using DHCP.
Talk with the network administrator to determine the best approach for the enterprise network.
iDimension 300 was shipped with a dual IP configuration. The network interface will lease an IP address from any
available DHCP server, however it also has a fixed, failsafe IP address of 169.254.1.1
If using DHCP is preferred, the network administrator can advise the IP address leased.
Configure PC Network Settings to connect to iDimension 300
• Connect to a computer using a standard Ethernet cable
• Configure the computer’s Ethernet interface with an IP address of 169.254.1.1
Consult with the network administrator if unsure how to change the computer’s IP address.
Verify Connectivity
Before you begin, verify that you can communicate with iDimension 300 200 from a computer. Use the “ping”
command to confirm connectivity (ping 169.254.1.1). If the ping command does not show it responding, this may
be due to an issue with the network configuration. Make sure that wireless networking is turned off and then try the
ping command again. If this attempt is unsuccessful, contact the network administrator for further assistance.
2.2 QubeVu Manager
It is not necessary to install anything on the PC being used. Simply connect iDimension 300 to the PC or corporate
network using a standard Ethernet cable. The QubeVu Manager tools will run via any compatible browser.
If using DHCP, replace 169.254.1.1 with the IP address provided by the network administrator.
Open an Internet browser. Enter http://169254.1.1 in the browser address area to view the QubeVu Manager home
page.
Figure 2-1. QubeVu Manager Home Page
Navigation
There is a navigation menu in the upper left section of the page. This allows users to keep track of their current
location, and it provides links back to each preceding page.
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For example, in the image below, the user is in the Calibration screen. They can select Admin Tools and return to the
Admin Tools menu, or QubeVu Manager to return to the home page.
Figure 2-2. Navigation Menu
Status
In the upper right corner of all pages is an area that displays the status of the device that is connected.
In the example below, user “admin” is logged in. The device “localhost” is running, and its IP address is
192.168.2.241.
Figure 2-3. Status Display
Status Messages
Restart/Reboot iDimension 300
Selecting Restart from any screen in the QubeVu Manager will give the user the option to either restart or reboot.
Figure 2-4. Restart/Reboot Prompt
Running This device is running correctly.
Starting iDimension 300 is starting up. Wait for the status to change to “running” before continuing.
Restarting iDimension 300 is restarting. Wait for the status to change to “running” before continuing.
Configuring iDimension 300 is in configuration mode. If iDimension 300 has not automatically restarted after a “save”
command, the device will need to be restarted before it will be available for dimensioning and scanning.
Stopped iDimension 300 is not running. This status may be visible while iDimension 300 is restarting.
Table 2-1. Status Messages
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Selecting Restart will restart the service that is running on the device; Reboot will reboot the full operating system
on the device. Rebooting can take several minutes.
Information Button
The Information Button on the top right of every screen shows information about the iDimension 300 device,
including the firmware version number, the firmware CRC, the serial number and the certificate number. To exit
from this screen, click on the “x” in the upper right section of the information screen.
Figure 2-5. iDimension 300 Information Screen
Inspector
The inspector button takes the user to a series of screens where the device and change information can be viewed.
Changes to the following items will be logged:
• Measurement settings
• Calibration
• Firmware upgrades
See "Inspector" on page 66 for more information.
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2.2.1 Log in to QubeVu Manager Tools
1. Go to the QubeVu Manager home page. Select Admin Tools to log in.
Figure 2-6. Login
2. Select Admin Tools.
3. Log in with a username and password. The default username and password are listed below.
Username: admin
Pasword: password
The username and password can be changed.
Figure 2-7. QubeVu Manager Admin Tools Menu
Figure 2-8. QubeVu Manager Setup Menu
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2.2.2 Define Network Settings
Use the Network tool to define the network settings for the enterprise network.
Figure 2-9. Setup Menu
Select Network from the setup menu. There are two tabs:
• Network Settings defines iDimension 300 as a network device in the enterprise network.
• Network Security defines the security settings for iDimension 300 in the enterprise network.
Network Settings Tab
Figure 2-10. Network Settings Tab
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Network Security Tab
Network security settings enable more secure and encrypted communications with iDimension 300 using the HTTPS
protocol. By default, communication with iDimension 300 is via HTTP.
When you click on the Network Security tab, the current settings are displayed.
Click on Enable HTTPS to enable HTTPS. Enter the file name of the key file, certificate file and key pass phrase.
Select Upload to transfer the information from the local machine to iDimension 300.
Figure 2-11. Network Security Tab
Network Description
DHCP Verify with the network administrator if iDimension 300 should be set up on the net-
work using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
If DHCP is checked, a unique hostname for this device must be defined. This name
will be used to access the device from the Manager Tools in the future. A hostname
can be up to 15 characters.
For example, http://<hostname>/
IP Address If DHCP was checked, an IP address will not be entered.
If DHCP was not checked, define a unique IP address for each iDimension 300 that
is installed. Consult with the network administrator if unsure how to assign a new IP
address.
If using fixed IP addresses, access iDimension 300 manager by either the hostname
or the IP address:
http://<hostname>/
http://<ip address>/
Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Consult with the network administrator
for the correct setting.
Hardware Address Each iDimension 300 has been assigned a unique hardware address. Do not change
this setting.
Hostname The default hostname is the alphanumeric part of the device serial number.
Up to 15 characters are allowed for the hostname.
Table 2-2. Network Settings
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2.2.3 Set the Date, Time and Time Zone
iDimension 300’s date and time settings can be changed through the Date/Time tab. The date and time are used to time
stamp configuration changes that affect the Legal for Trade certification.
Figure 2-12. Date/Time Tab
1. Select the Date/Time tab from the Setup General Settings screen. iDimension 300’s current date and
time are displayed.
Figure 2-13. Current Date Displays
2. Click on the Date icon to change the date. The calendar and time settings from the local computer are
displayed.
3. Click Now to select the current date and time.
4. Alternatively, enter the hour, minutes and seconds directly.
5. Use the Time Zone field to select the correct time zone.
Figure 2-14. Change the Date
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6. Click Done to save the settings.
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3.0 Calibration
3.1 Calibrate the Cameras
If using a scale, place the scale onto the base plate and put the calibration object on top of the scale. Center the
scale using the base plate marks. If not using a scale, place the calibration object directly onto the base plate. Center
the calibration object using the base plate marks.
Figure 3-1. Base Plate Marks
3.1.1 Define the Scale
If not using a scale, proceed to Section 3.1.2 on page 15.
1. Select Setup from the Admin Tools menu.
Figure 3-2. iDimension 300 Admin Tools Menu
2. Select General Settings from the Setup Menu.
3. Review the descriptions for scale type and scale comm parameters below.
4. Change the field values to match the scale.
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5. Click Save when done. iDimension 300 will automatically restart to apply the changes.
Figure 3-3. Scale Type and Scale Comm Parameters
Scale Type
Scale type is selectable from a drop-down list. If the scale is not listed below, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems
for assistance.
Scale Communication Parameters
Any required parameters needed to control communication with the scale can be entered into this field.
For serial scale connections (namely Mettler Toledo, MTSICS, NCI and Pennsylvania 7300), other than the default
values (which can be left empty), the following format is expected:
<BAUD RATE>,<PARITY>,<BITS>,<STOPBITS>
Eg. 9600,N,8,1
Table 3-2. Valid Values for Scale Communication Parameters
For USBHID, other than the supported scales listed, the scale communication parameters should contain the
vendor and product ID in the following format:
<VENDOR ID>,<PRODUCT ID>
Scale Type Description
Auto iDimension 300 will attempt to identify the scale and, if identified, will use that scale.
None There is no scale attached to the iDimension 300.
External There is no scale attached to iDimension 300 and the application must trigger iDimension 300
from either a bar code scan or by using the ScaleService API to notify iDimension 300 of a
change in weight.
USBHID A scale which uses the USBHID protocol is connected to iDimension 300.
Mettler Toledo®A scale which uses the Mettler Toledo standard protocol is connected to the iDimension 300.
MTSICS A scale which uses the MTSICS (Mettler Toledo Standard Interface Command Set) protocol is
connected to iDimension 300.
NCI A scale which uses the Weigh Tronix/NCI protocol is connected to iDimension 300.
Pennsylvania®7300 The Pennsylvania 7300 scale is connected to iDimension 300.
Table 3-1. Scale Types
Parameters Values
Baud Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200
Parity N,O,E
Bits 5,6,7,8,9
Stopbits 1,1.4,2
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Eg: 0x0EB8,0XF000
3.1.2 Calibrate the Cameras
1. Select Calibration from the Admin Tools menu.
Figure 3-4. iDimension Admin Tools Menu
2. Select Camera Calibration from the Calibration Menu.
Figure 3-5. Camera Calibration
3. If iDimension 300 is not already set to Configuring select Edit to start the calibration process.
Figure 3-6. Select Edit to Start the Calibration Process
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Figure 3-7. Start the Calibration Process
4. Select the High Resolution tab.
5. Ensure that the yellow diagonal lines intersect as near as possible to the center of the calibration object. If
the lines are not intersecting at the center, move the calibration object until the center mark intersects with
the yellow diagonal lines. If the marks cannot be centered, try to adjust the physical position of the head by
adjusting the top section of the head and/or adjusting the screws on the rear of the head.
6. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a rectangle around the calibration object.
7. Select the Depth Confidence tab.
8. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a rectangle around the calibration object.
Figure 3-8. Draw a Rectangle around the Calibration Object
9. Select the Low Resolution tab.
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10. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a rectangle around the calibration object.
Figure 3-9. Draw a Rectangle around the Calibration Object
11. Press Calibrate.
Figure 3-10. Camera Calibration
12. All three tabs must show the green check mark for the calibration to be successful. Review each tab to
ensure that the calibration object was successfully captured and no other object has mistakenly been placed
in the view of the cameras.
Figure 3-11. Calibration Successful
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