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DocumentDocumentiDimension® CLS Bridge PC Software Software Manual March 22, 2024 PN 221955 Rev B © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Rice Lake Weighing Systems® is a registered trademark of Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All other brand or product names within this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice. The most current version of this publication, software, firmware and all other product updates can be found on our website: www.ricelake.com Revision History This section tracks and describes manual revisions for awareness of major updates. Revision A B Date Description December 18, 2023 Initial manual release with product launch; Software version 1.0.0.0 March 22, 2024 Added language configuration; Menu updates; Software version 1.1.0.0 Table i. Revision Letter History Revision History Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 3 iDim CLS Bridge Software Contents 1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.0 Installation and Software Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 iDim CLS Bridge Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.0 Basic iDim CLS Bridge Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1 Launch iDim CLS Bridge Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.2 Close iDim CLS Bridge Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.3 Language Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4.0 iDim CLS Bridge Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.1 Main View Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.2 Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.2.1 Access Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.2.2 Settings Menu Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.3 About Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.3.1 Access About Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.3.2 About Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.0 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.1 Default Language Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.2 Home View Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5.3 Barcode Scanner Settings Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.4 iDimSS Integration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.4.1 Add a iDimmSS Intrgration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.4.2 Edit a Dimensioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.4.3 Delete a Dimensionser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.5 Forklift Settings Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5.6 Dini Argeo LTP Scale Settings Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5.7 CLS-680 Scale Settings Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.8 VIRTUi3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.8.1 VIRTUi3 Scale Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.8.2 VIRTUi3 Viewer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7.0 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7.1 Application Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7.2 Capture Result Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars 4 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Introduction 1.0 Introduction This manual provides an overview of the iDim (iDimension®) CLS Bridge software installation and configuration procedures. The iDim CLS Bridge software interfaces the industrial PC it is installed on with a scale (CLS-680 indicator, Dini Argeo® LTP indicator or VIRTUi3®) and the iDimSS (iDimension Software Suite). i Manuals are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems at www.ricelake.com/manuals Warranty information is available at www.ricelake.com/warranties IMPORTANT: Read and adhere to all safety instructions and warnings from forklift and indicator manufacturers. 1.1 System Requirements · Windows 10® build 1607 or newer (64 bit only) or equivalent Windows® Server Operating System · 2.0 GHz processor or faster · 250 MB drive space needed for install. Additional space will vary based on data retention requirements. · 8 GB ram or greater · Ethernet TCP/IP connection for equipment and external system integration · 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wi-Fi or greater for external data communication · Touchscreen display (suggested) · iDimSS Version 2.22 or greater running on external PC · If using a scale, one of the following: VIRTUi3, CLS-680, or Dini Argeo LTP scale © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 5 iDim CLS Bridge Software 2.0 Installation and Software Access 2.1 1. 2. 3. iDim CLS Bridge Installation Download the iDim CLS Bridge software from https://www.ricelake.com/software. Unzip the file and then launch IDim_CLS_Bridge_PN220981.Installer.exe. Read the Rice Lake Weighing Systems License Agreement. Enable the check box if the terms are acceptable. Figure 2-1. iDim CLS Bridge Installation Window 4. (Optional) Perform the following to change the installation location: · Select Options and then Browse to install iDimSS CLS Bridge in a user specified file location. · Select OK to return to the previous window. Figure 2-2. iDim CLS Bridge Installation Options 5. Select Install. 6. The Installation Successfully Completed window displays, select Close. The iDim CLS Bridge is successfully installed. Figure 2-3. iDim CLS Bridge Complete Installation Window 6 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com 3.0 Basic iDim CLS Bridge Functions 3.1 Launch iDim CLS Bridge Software 1. In the Windows Start menu, open the Rice Lake Weighing Systems folder. 2. Select . 3. The application displays. Basic iDim CLS Bridge Functions Figure 3-1. iDim CLS Bridge 3.2 Close iDim CLS Bridge Software 1. In the iDim CLS Bridge application, select the X icon. 2. The application closes. Figure 3-2. iDim CLS Bridge Close Button © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 7 iDim CLS Bridge Software 3.3 Language Configuration 1. Navigate to the main view. 2. Select the flag that corresponds to the desired language. Figure 3-3. iDim CLS Bridge Language Selection 3. The language in the application changes. Figure 3-4. New Language Selected in iDim CLS Bridge 8 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com iDim CLS Bridge Elements 4.0 iDim CLS Bridge Elements This section discusses iDim CLS Bridge software elements. Topics in this section include: · Main View Elements (Section 4.1 on page 9) · Settings Menu (Section 4.2 on page 10) · About Window (Section 4.3 on page 12) 4.1 Main View Elements The main view displays when the software is launched and provides several elements that facilitate operation. Each element is identified in Figure 4-1. A B C D E F G H K I J L Figure 4-1. Main View Elements Item Function Description A virtui Launches VIRTUi3 software if installed and configured in iDim CLS Bridge (see Section 5.8 on page 23). B settings Opens the Settings menu (see Section 4.2 on page 10). C about Opens the About window (see Section 4.3 on page 12). D Weight Displays weight and unit of measure. E Pro Number/Container Configures the Pro Number or a container ID with the integrated keypad or optional barcode scanner ID (see Section 6.0 on page 24). F Eraser Button Erases data from the Pro Number/Container ID field. G Select Dimensioner Selects which dimensioner will be used. NOTE: The software automatically selects the first name in the drop-down menu when the application launches. H Dims and Weight Processes the object's dimensions and weight. I Dimensions Only Processes the object's dimensions. J Weight Only Processes the object's weight. K QR code Displays a QR Code containing data received from iDimSS. L Languages NOTE: The QR code is configured in the iDimSS. See iDimension Software Suite Software Manual (PN 201231) for more information. Changes the language of the user interface · See Section 3.3 on page 8 for quick change configuration. · See Section 5.1 on page 14 for default language configuration. Table 4-1. Main View Elements Descriptions NOTE: Alibi compatibility is embedded in the software. There are no software parameters to modify this feature. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 9 iDim CLS Bridge Software 4.2 Settings Menu 4.2.1 Access Settings Menu 1. From the main view, select settings. 2. The Settings menu appears. Figure 4-2. Main View settings Button Figure 4-3. Settings Menu 10 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com iDim CLS Bridge Elements 4.2.2 Settings Menu Elements Settings Menu contains several elements launch additional menus that facilitate configuration. Each element is identified in Figure 4-4. D F H A B E G I C Figure 4-4. Settings Menu with Elements Identified Item Function Description A Languages Opens Language Settings (see Section 5.1 on page 14) B Forklift Opens Forklift Settings (see Section 5.5 on page 21) C VIRTUI3 Viewer Opens VIRTUi3 Viewer (see Section 5.8.2 on page 23) D Home View Opens Home View Settings (see Section 5.2 on page 15) E Dini Scale Opens Dini Scale Settings (see Section 5.6 on page 21) F Barcode Scanner Opens Barcode Scanner Settings (see Section 5.1 on page 14) G CLS-680 Scale Opens CLS-680 Settings (see Section 5.7 on page 22) H IDimSS Integration Opens iDimSS Integration Settings (see Section 5.4 on page 18) I VIRTUI3 Scale Opens VIRTUi3 Scale Settings (see Section 5.8.1 on page 23) Table 4-2. Settings Menu Element Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 11 iDim CLS Bridge Software 4.3 About Window 4.3.1 Access About Window 1. Navigate to the main view. 2. Select about. Figure 4-5. Main View about Button 3. The About window slides out from the right side. Product: Version: Build Date: Copyright: Company: Details: IDim_CLS_Bridge_PN220981 1.1.0.0 Mon 03/11/2024 8:24:03.21 Copyright © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Rice Lake Weighing Systems IDim-CLS Bridge PN220981 This application requires iDimSS version 2.22 or newer to operate correctly. Figure 4-6. About Window 12 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com iDim CLS Bridge Elements 4.3.2 About Elements The About window contains several elements that provide supplemental information about the software. Each element is identified in Figure 4-7. A Product: B Version: C Build Date: D Copyright: E Company: F Details: IDim_CLS_Bridge_PN220981 1.1.0.0 Mon 03/11/2024 8:24:03.21 Copyright © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Rice Lake Weighing Systems IDim-CLS Bridge PN220981 G This application requires iDimSS version 2.22 or newer to operate correctly. Figure 4-7. About Window with Elements Identified Item Function A Product B Version C Build Date D Copyright E Company F Details G iDimmSS Requirements Description Displays the product name Displays the software version number Displays when the software was released Displays copyright information Displays developer company name Displays name and part number of the software Displays iDimSS version requirements Table 4-3. About Window Element Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 13 iDim CLS Bridge Software 5.0 Configuration This section discusses how to configure settings. In order for the iDim CLS Bridge to operate, ensure iDimSS, Forklift and Scale settings are configured. NOTE: The Settings menu contains multiple scale settings menus (VIRTUi3, CLS-680, or Dini Argeo LTP scale), only settings for the scale installed on the forklift must be configured. The following topics are discussed in this section: · Default Language Configuration (see Section 5.1) · Home View Configuration (see Section 5.2 on page 15) · iDimSS Integration Configuration (see Section 5.4 on page 18) · Forklift Settings Configuration (see Section 5.5 on page 21) · Dini Argeo LTP Scale Settings Configuration (see Section 5.6 on page 21) · CLS-680 Scale Settings Configuration (see Section 5.7 on page 22) · VIRTUi3 Configuration (see Section 5.7 on page 22) 5.1 Default Language Configuration 1. Navigate to Language Settings 2. Select the Default Language drop-down menu. 3. Select the default language. 4. Select Save to commit the changes or select Cancel to abort. Figure 5-1. iDim CLS Bridge Default Language Selection 14 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com NOTE: The language changes only on the application screen. Configuration Figure 5-2. New Language Selected in iDim CLS Bridge 5.2 1. 2. Home View Configuration Navigate to Home View Settings. Configure the following parameters: · Dim and Weight Button Enabled: Check the box to enable the Dim and Weight Button function. · Dim Only Button Enabled: Check the box to enable the Dim Only Button function. · Weight Only Button Enabled: Check the box to enable the Weight Only Button function. · Select Capture Results Display Method: Choose between the following display options. · As Text: Shows weight results as numerical data.(see Section Figure 5-4. on page 16) · As Thumbs Up/Down: Shows weight results as a thumbs up or down icon (see Section Figure 5-5. on page 16) Figure 5-3. Home View Settings 3. Select Save to commit the changes or select Cancel to abort. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 15 iDim CLS Bridge Software Figure 5-4. Weight Results as Numerical Data Figure 5-5. Weight Results as Thumbs Up/Down 16 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Configuration 5.3 Barcode Scanner Settings Configuration NOTE: A barcode scanner is optional and configuration may not apply to all systems. 1. Navigate to Barcode Scanner Settings. 2. Activate the Enabled check box. 3. Set the Connection type as either TCP/IP or RS232. 4. Perform one of the following: A. If using TCP/IP, configure the Listening Port as the TCP Port number used by the application to listen for incoming TCP/IP data from the barcode scanner. B. If using RS232, configure the following: · Serial Port: Set the communication port number on the PC the barcode scanner is connected to. · Baud Rate: Set the baud rate of the serial port (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200). · Data Bits: Set data bits of the serial port (7 or 8). · Parity: Set the parity of the serial port (none, odd, even, mark or space). · Stop Bits: Set the number of stop bits transmitted or received by the port (none, one, two, onepointfive). Figure 5-6. Barcode Scanner Settings 5. Select Save to commit the changes or select Cancel to abort. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 17 iDim CLS Bridge Software 5.4 iDimSS Integration Configuration 5.4.1 Add a iDimmSS Intrgration 1. Navigate to iDimSS Integration. 2. Select Add. Figure 5-7. Edit iDimSS Integration Add Button 3. The Edit iDimSS Integration window displays. 4. Configure the following parameters: · Enabled: Enable this check box to display the dimensioner in the Select Dimensioner drop-down menu (see Figure 4-2 on page 10) in the main view. · Dimensioner Name: Add the exact name of the dimensioner that is configured in iDimSS. · IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer running iDimSS. The IP address can be configured as the same value for multiple dimensioners setup in the iDimSS. · Port: Enter the listening port used by the computer running iDimSS (the default port for iDimSS is 5001). 5. Select Save to commit the changes or select Cancel to abort. Figure 5-8. Edit iDimSS Integration Configured 6. If Save is selected, the new dimensioner is added to iDimSS Integration. Figure 5-9. Edit iDimSS Integration Configured 18 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com 5.4.2 Edit a Dimensioner 1. Navigate to iDimSS Integration. 2. Select Edit to change a configured iDimSS integration. Configuration Figure 5-10. Edit iDimSS Integration Edit Button 3. The Edit iDimSS Integration window displays. 4. Edit parameters as required (see Section 5.4.1 on page 18 for parameter descriptions). 5. Select Save to commit the changes or select Cancel to abort. Figure 5-11. Edit iDimSS Integration 6. If Save is selected, the changes to the dimensioner's configuration are saved. Figure 5-12. Edit iDimSS Integration Configured © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 19 iDim CLS Bridge Software 5.4.3 Delete a Dimensionser 1. Navigate to iDimSS Integration. 2. Select Delete adjacent to the iDimmSS integration to be removed. Figure 5-13. iDimSS Integration Delete Button 3. A delete confirmation window appears. 4. Select Yes to delete or No to cancel. Figure 5-14. iDimSS Integration Delete Confirmation 5. If Yes is selected, the iDimSS Integration is removed. Figure 5-15. iDimSS Entry Removed 20 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Configuration 5.5 Forklift Settings Configuration 1. Navigate to Forklift Settings. 2. Configure the following parameters: · Forklift ID: Set the forklift Id that is used to identify the forklift in iDimSS. This enables dimensioner Stop and Go functionality. NOTE: If the selected dimensioner does not support Stop and Go functionality, avoid configuring this field. Configuring this parameter for dimensioners incompatible with Stop and Go causes the capture operation to function incorrectly. · Indicator Type: Set the type of indicator used4 on the forklift as either VIUTUi3, Dini LTP, CLS-680 or None. This configuration must match the type of installed hardware to receive weight information. Figure 5-16. Forklift Settings 3. Select Yes to delete or No to cancel. 5.6 Dini Argeo LTP Scale Settings Configuration NOTE: The Dini Argeo LTP scale requires the Alibi memory module to installed to function correctly with iDim CLS Bridge. 1. Navigate to Dini LTP Scale Settings. 2. Configure the following parameters: · Serial Port: Set the communication port number on the PC the Dini Argeo LTP scale is connected to. · Baud Rate: Set the baud rate of the serial port (9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200). · Data Bits: Set data bits of the serial port (7 or 8). · Parity: Set the parity of the serial port (none, odd, even, mark or space). · Stop Bits: Set the number of stop bits transmitted or received by the port (none, one, two, onepointfive). Figure 5-17. Dini LTP Scale Settings 3. Select Yes to delete or No to cancel. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 21 iDim CLS Bridge Software 5.7 1. 2. 3. CLS-680 Scale Settings Configuration Navigate to CLS-680 Scale Settings. Set the Connection type as either TCP or RS232. Perform one of the following: A. If using TCP, configure the following: · IP Address: Set as the IP address of the CLS-680 scale. · Port: Set as the port of the CLS-680 scale. B. If using RS232, configure the following: · Serial Port: Set the communication port number the on the PC the CLS-680 scale is connected to. · Baud Rate: Set the baud rate of the serial port (9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200). · Data Bits: Set data bits of the serial port (7 or 8). · Parity: Set the parity of the Serial port (none, odd, even, mark or space). · Stop Bits: Set the number of stop bits transmitted or received by the port (none, one, two, onepointfive). Figure 5-18. CLS-680 Scale Settings 4. Select Yes to delete or No to cancel. 22 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com 5.8 VIRTUi3 Configuration 5.8.1 1. 2. VIRTUi3 Scale Settings Navigate to VIRTUi3 Scale Settings. Configure the following: · IP Address: Set as the IP address of the PC running VIRTUi3. · Port: Set as the port of the PC running VIRTUi3. Figure 5-19. VIRTUi3 Scale Settings 3. Select Yes to delete or No to cancel. 5.8.2 VIRTUi3 Viewer Settings 1. Navigate to VIRTUi3 Viewer Settings. 2. Set VIRTUi3 Path as file the path of the VIRTUi3 viewer. Figure 5-20. VIRTUi3 Viewer Settings 3. Select Yes to delete or No to cancel. Configuration © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 23 iDim CLS Bridge Software 6.0 Operation Processing a container transmits the container ID and results to iDimSS. The type of results vary depending on the aquisition function (Dims and Weight, Dimensions Only or Weight Only). WARNING: The following procedure involves using a forklift. Before using the forklift, read and adhere to the manufacturer's safety warnings and information. 1. If using a dimensioner, select a dimensioner from the Select Dimensioner drop-down menu. Figure 6-1. iDim CLS Bridge with Select Dimensioner Expanded 2. Select the Pro Number/Container Id field. A keypad adjacent to the filed appears. 3. Enter a value in the PRO Number/Container ID field by using the keypad or optional barcode scanner. Figure 6-2. iDim CLS Bridge with Keypad Displayed 24 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Operation 4. Lift the container with the forklift. If using a scale, ensure a valid weight is displayed in the application. 5. If using a dimensioner, transport the object to the dimensioner and align with the dimensioning system. 6. Park the forklift. 7. Select Dims and Weight, Dimensions Only or Weight Only to perform data acquisition. NOTE: Acquisition buttons are only available when the scale is stabilized. 8. Once complete, the captured data displays in the application and is sent to the iDimSS. Figure 6-3. iDim CLS Bridge with Capture Results 9. Resume transporting the container. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 25 iDim CLS Bridge Software 7.0 Error Messages 7.1 Application Error Message In the event of an error, the application displays an error message. These messages provide details regarding what caused the error to occur. Read the message and attempt to resolve the issue. The following is an example when an IP Address was incorrectly set in the CLS-680 configuration. Figure 7-1. Application Error Message Example The application records errors in log files on the PC in the following location: C:\ProgramData\Rice Lake Weighing Systems\IDim_CLS_Bridge_PN220981\logs\ NOTE: See Windows Help to display Hidden Folders if the ProgramData folder is missing. The file creation date is embedded into the log filename using the format of logYYYYMMDD.JSON. Where: YYYY = Year MM = Month DD = Day JSON = JavaScript Object Notation For example, log20231127.JSON 26 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Error Messages 7.2 Capture Result Errors The following examples display an error where capture results return err (error) messages. Frequently these messages occur when the iDimSS IP address is set incorrectly. Verify IP addresses are set correctly and retry processing. Figure 7-2. Capture Results Error Messages Example as Text Figure 7-3. Capture Results Error Messages Example as Thumbs Up/Down © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 27 iDim CLS Bridge Software 28 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Content subject to change without notice. 230 W. Coleman St. · Rice Lake, WI 54868 · USA USA: 800-472-6703 · International: +1-715-234-9171 March 22, 2024 www.ricelake.com PN 221955 Rev B
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