Sartorius Cubis MCA Specification sheet

Technical Note
Scope
The setup of building an
independent Wi-Fi network
orWi-Fi access to a company
network forwireless printing
with Cubis®MCA balances is
described step-by-step.
In AnnexA-B compatible Wi-Fi
sticks and routers are listed and
in Annex C the configuration
of a compatibleWi-Fi router
is explained.
1. Introduction and Overview
The Cubis®MCA supports wireless printing in different
configurations. This document explains the possible setups,
the configuration and pros and cons.
Note: The described functions are only available in the firm-
ware 09-03-02.02.14 orlater. Perform a firmware upgrade,
if yourbalance is running on an earlier firmware version.
Wireless printing with YDP30-NET is generally possible
in 2 different setups.
Cubis®MCA:
Wireless Printing With YDP30-NET
Table of Content
1. Introduction and Overview..................................1
2. Setup with independent Wi-Fi network ....................3
3. Setup with Wi Fi access to company network ..............9
4. AnnexA: Compatible Wi-Fi Sticks .........................14
5. Annex B: Compatible Wi-Fi Router ........................14
6. Annex C: Configuration of Wi-Fi Mini Router
TP Link TL WR802N..........................................15

Scenario 1: Setup with independent Wi-Fi network
In this scenario the balance and the printer create an inde-
pendentWi-Fi network using standard Wi-Fi components.
The advantage of this setup: No dependencyon company
network security policies or its network settings.This setup
is recommendedwhen no other networkfunctions are used
and simply printing is enough. The detailed steps forthis
setup are described in chapter 0.
Scenario 2: Setup with Wi-Fi access to company network
In this scenario the balance and the printeruse the company
network. The balance connects via Wi-Fi to the company
networkand the printerconnects via Ethernet to the company
network. The advantage of this setup: It takes less cables
and no mini-router. Additionally all the network functions
of the balance can be used throughout the companynetwork.
However, this setup has two limitations:
1.)The loginvia Wi-Fi only supports standard authentication
methods and no special security policies. In networks that
requires special security policies the connection will notwork.
Note: One or Multiple balances can connect to one printer.
However, if two balances print exactly at the same time, only
one printoutwill “win”. The other one will be lost and must
be repeated manually from the report screen.
2.) The network must provide a DHCPserver. Working with
fixed IP addresses is not supported by the printer.
The detailed steps for this setup are described in chapter 3.
Note:
One or Multiple balances can connect to one printer.
However, if two balances print exactly at the same time,
only one printout will “win”.The other one will be lost and
must be repeated manually from the report screen.
Ethernet (Company Network with Wi-Fi access)

Step 1: Needed Accessories and Preparations
1. Network-enabled line printer: YDP30-NET
2.Wi-Fi stick: YWLAN01MS or anothercompatibleWi-Fi stick
(AnnexA: CompatibleWi-Fi Sticks)
3. Wi-Fi router:YWLAN02MS or another compatible router
(Annex B: Compatible Wi-Fi Router)
4. Make sure the balance has firmware 09-03-02.02.14 or
higher installed.
2. Setup with independent Wi-Fi network

6. Power on printer. The printer prints the Sartorius logo and
softwareversion as shown in picture below.
7. Press the form feed button within 10 seconds after the
printerhas printed the logo.The printerwill then print its
status information.
8. Check fora valid the IPaddress on the printout. If it is
0.0.0.0 then press the form feed button againwithin 10
seconds (while LED is orange) to repeat printout. Typically
the printerneeds 20 seconds to establish a connection and
get an IP address. See example below (left).
9. Keep the printoutwith the IP address for the configuration
of the balance. See example below (right).
Step 2: Installation of the printer
1. Unpack the wireless printer (YDP30-NET) and the Wi-Fi
router (YWLAN02MS).
2. Note the SSID and passwort on the bottom side of the
Wi-Fi router for later use:
3. Connect printer andWi-Fi router using the network cable.
4. Connect printer andWi-Fi router to power supply.
5. Power onWi-Fi router. Wait 60 seconds to finish boot
process inWi-Fi router.

Step 3: Configure Wi-Fi in the balance
1. PlugWi-Fi stick into balance into the right side of the
display or the back of weighing module.
2. Login as administrator, service or any other user with
administrator rights.
3. Go to Settings Menu -> Connections -> Network ->Wi-Fi
Press the EDIT button on the top right.
4. Enterthe Wi-Fi settings of the Wi-Fi router
(SSID and password).
Note: It is possible to configure another SSID and Wi-Fi
password in theWi-Fi router.
5. Check the connection state in the overview screen.
Within 10s it should change to “ready”.

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Step 4: Configure the network printer
1. Go to Settings Menu -> Connections -> Connector ->
YDP30-NET
Press + button to configure a new printer.
2. Entera new name for the printer and the IPaddress
(as shown on the configuration printout).

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Step 6: Use Print Profile in Task
1. Go to Main Menu -> Task Management.
Create a new or select and edit an existing task.
2. Use the configured print profile in this task. Save the task.
Step 5: Configure the Reporting profile &Task
1. Go to Settings Menu -> Weighing and Print Profiles ->
YDP30
Press + button for new profile or select and edit a
pre-configured profile.
2. Select the configured network printer in the setting for
“Connectors”.
3. Name and save the print profile for later use in Tasks.

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4. Press Printout button.
5. The report should be printed as configured.Then the
setup is finished.
Step 7: Test Printout
1. Go to Main Menu and start the configured Task.
2. Take over some data.
3. Go to Print Preview.

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Step 2: Installation of the printer
1. Unpack the wireless printer (YDP30-NET) and connect
with Ethernet cable to Network.
2. Power on printer. The printer prints the Sartorius logo and
softwareversion as shown in picture below.
3. Press the form feed button within 10 seconds after the
printerhas printed the logo.The printerwill then print its
status information.
Step 1: Needed Accessories and Preparations
1. Network-enabled line printer:
YDP30-NET
2. Wi-Fi stick:YWLAN01 or anothercompatibleWi-Fi stick
(AnnexA: Compatible Wi-Fi Sticks)
3. Make sure the balance has firmware 09-03-02.02.14 or
higher installed.
3. Setup with Wi Fi access to company network

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7. Login as administrator, service or any other user with
administrator rights.
8. Go to Settings Menu -> Connections -> Network ->Wi-Fi
Press the EDIT button on the top right.
9. Enterthe Wi-Fi settings of the Wi-Fi network (SSID and
password).The credentials must be provided by the net-
work administrator.
4. Check fora valid the IPaddress on the printout. If it is
0.0.0.0 then press the form feed button againwithin 10 sec-
onds (while LED is orange) to repeat printout.Typically the
printerneeds 20 seconds to establish a connection and get
an IP address. See example below (left).
5. Keep the printoutwith the IP address and the host name for
the configuration of the balance. See example below(right).
Note: If this step does notwork then there is either a hardware
defect or no connection to the DHCPserver in the network.
Step 3: Configure Wi-Fi in the balance
6. PlugWi-Fi stick into balance into the right side of the dis-
play or the back of weighing module.

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10. Check the connection state in the overview screen.
Within 10s it should change to “ready”.
Step 4: Configure the network printer
1. Go to Settings Menu -> Connections -> Connector ->
YDP30-NET Press + button to configure a new printer.
2. Entera new name for the printer.
3. Entereither the host name or the IP address
(as shown on the configuration printout)
Note: It depends on the networkconfiguration and networktraffic whether host name or IP address works better.
Recommendation: Try the host name first. If the connection is delayed then switch to IPaddress.
The disavantage of IPaddress is that it can change overtime depending on the DHCP network settings.

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Step 6: Use Print Profile in Task
1. Go to Main Menu -> Task Management.
Create a new or select and edit an existing task.
2. Use the configured print profile in this task. Save the task.
Step 5: Configure the Reporting profile &Task
1. Go to Settings Menu -> Weighing and Print Profiles ->
YDP30
Press + button for new profile or select and edit a
pre-configured profile.
2. Select the configured network printer in the setting for
“Connectors”.
3. Name and save the print profile for later use in Tasks.

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4. Press Printout button.
5. The report should be printed as configured.Then the
setup is finished.
Step 7: Test Printout
1. Go to Main Menu and start the configured Task.
2. Take over some data.
3. Go to Print Preview.

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Cubis®MCA supports a wide selection of Wi-Fi sticks out
of the box. In fact, most of the commonly available Wi-Fi
stick will work.
For selection of a Wi-Fi stickwe recommend the following
guidelines:
1. Avoid no-name Wi-Fi sticks. Buy from a known brand.
(e.g. TP-Link, LogiLink, NetGear) We tested the models
TP-LinkTL-WN725N and LogiLinkWL0084E successfully.
2. Select older models.Avoid brand new models.
3. If possible check the datasheet of the Wi-Fi-stick to be
sure it contains one of the following supported chipsets.
Supported Wi-Fi chipsets:
Atheros AR5523
Atheros AR9271
Atheros AR6004
Atmel at76c503, at76c505 or at76c505a
Broadcom BCM43235 (Revision 3)
Broadcom BCM43236 (Revision 3)
Broadcom BCM43238 (Revision 3)
Broadcom BCM43143
Broadcom BCM43242
Broadcom BCM43566
Broadcom BCM43569
Intersil’s Prism54 chips ISL38xx
Marvell Libertas 8388 Libertas 8682
Marvell 8766/8797/8897
Ralink RT2571, RT2571W, RT2572, RT2573 & RT2671
(no firmware)
Ralink RT2770, RT2870 & RT3070, RT3071 & RT3072
& RT3370 (rt2870.bin)
Realtek RTL8192CU/RTL8188CU
Realtek RTL8712U/RTL8192SU
Realtek RTL8188EU
Realtek RTL8187 and RTL8187B
Redpine Signals Inc 91x
ZyDAS ZD1201
ZyDAS ZD1211/ZD1211B
4. AnnexA:
Compatible Wi-Fi Sticks
5. Annex B:
Compatible Wi-Fi Router
The printerYDP30-NET connects via standard network
components.Therefore it can be configured using any
Wi-Fi router that can be configured as a hotspot and
provide a DHCP server.
We tested successfully and recommend the model TP-Link
TL-WR802N.
The configuration of this router is explained in Annex C:
Configuration ofWi-Fi Mini-RouterTP-LinkTL-WR802N.
For selection of anotherWi-Fi routerwe recommend the
following guidelines:
1. Avoid no-name products. Buy from a known brand.
(e.g. TP-Link, LogiLink, NetGear)
2. The routermust support the “hotspot operation mode”
and a DHCP server.

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3. Connect USB cable toWi-Fi router
4. Power-on Wi-Fi router. Either use the included power
supply or simply plug into any available USB port on a PC.
5. Wait approximately one minute for the router to boot.
Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi routervia WLAN
1. Connect PC | Laptop to Wi-Fi network from router.
Remark: In some setups it may be necessary to disconnect
the PC | Laptop from Ethernet (LAN) during these steps.
Simply unplug the cable.
2. Connect toWLAN as printed on backside ofWi-Fi router.
Enterthe password as printed on backside ofWi-Fi router.
3. Open Web browser, e.g. Microsoft Edge.
4. Type in the address of the router. Any of the following
can work, depending on the setup: http://192.168.0.1/ or
tplinkwifi.net  If successful, the login window appears.
Tools needed:
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Laptop or PC with WLAN and Windows 10.
Step 1: PrepareWi-Fi router
1. UnpackTP-LinkTL-WR802N.
2. Note the SSID and the Password on the backside of the
router.
6. Annex C: Configuration of Wi-Fi Mini RouterTP Link
TL WR802N

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Step 3: Log in and configure Wi-Fi-Router
1. Log in with the default settings:
username: admin
password: admin
2. On the left side, select the menu “Operation Mode”.
Then set the Selection to “Hotspot Mode” and click the “Save” button.
3. After reboot the device is ready to use.

Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Status: 12 | 2021
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