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CubiScan 50PS Online User Manual

1. 1 Press START to change the measurement units from mm g to inch Ib or from inch lb to mm g 2 When finished press F to advance to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode 8 SCALE CALIBRATION Select this option to calibrate the CubiScan 50 PS scale The Cubi Scan 50 PS is calibrated at the factory however some circum stances in which recalibration may be required include the follow ing CubiScan 50 PS 57 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration Ifyou have problems with weight measurements after assembly and setup Ifthe CubiScan is subjected to any type of mechanical shock or bump or if weight M measuring errors occur As part of a regular maintenance schedule If the CubiScan is used heavily calibration should be performed monthly Before calibrating the CubiScan 50 PS remove all objects or other material from the scanning table clean the glass and blow or brush any dust from the sensor arrays Refer to Chapter 4 Maintenance on page 35 for information on cleaning the glass and sensors To perform the calibration you will need an official test weight of 33 pounds 15 kg which is the maximum weight capacity of the CubiScan 50 PS When you select the option the following screen is displayed 08 SCALE CALIBRATION PUSH START 1 Make sure nothing is on the scanning table and press START The following screen
2. Change the gain up adjustment to a value of 4 see page 45 Bad positioning of W axis photo sensor board receiver or bad board Contact Quantronix Height scan values are abnormal Dirt or dust on glass scan ning table or on the sen sors Clean the glass and the sensors in the gate see Cleaning on page 36 Bad position of H axis sensor receiver or board defect Contact Quantronix CubiScan 50 PS 69 Troubleshooting by Symptom Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Action Weight results M are abnormal or receiving errors CubiScan is not level or not all legs are in contact with the floor Level the CubiScan see Level ing the CubiScan 50 PS on page 10 Scanning table is in con tact with a wall or other object Make sure that nothing is touch ing the CubiScan Scale requires calibration Calibrate the scale see page 57 Scanning table is in con tact with the CubiScan body Adjust the scanning table Con tact Quantronix Scanning gate does not return to the proper posi tion Contact Quantronix Measured values of L W and H differ slightly from their actual size or measurements vary for the same item Sensitivity requires adjustment Reset the automatic sensor gain adjustment see page 44 Change the gain up adjustment to a value of 2 3 or 4 see page 45 Clean the W ax
3. 0 0 0 0 cece eee esee TI Measure Start sive any ele SE Pe SN Eh Bees TI Error Reset eee derek RUPEE CET RENS a o NE 78 Normal Measure Mode 0 0 0 0 ee eee eee ee eee 78 Max Measure Mode 0 0 cee eee eee eee 79 Checksum Calculation ssleeeeeeeeeee eee 79 Appendix B Parts LIS nous n ERREUR RO EE Rx dux 81 ii CubiScan 50 PS Chapter 1 Product Description The CubiScan 50 PS is a small static cubing system designed to measure and weigh parts and components with great precision and accuracy Using sophisticated photo optic sensing technology the 50 PS is able to measure naked freight including a wide variety of non cuboidal objects to an accuracy of 0 05 inches 1 mm It has a maximum measurement range of 18 x 13 5 x 13 5 inches 450 x 345 x 345 mm and a net weight capacity of 33 pounds 15 kg Dimensional measurement resolution is 0 05 inches 1 mm weighing resolution is 0 005 Ibs 2 g for items weighing up to 10 Ibs 5 kg and 0 01 Ibs 5 g for items weighing more than 10 Ibs 5 kg The CubiScan 50 PS uses AC 100 230V 50 60 Hz power It has two serial communication ports You can use a computer monitor not supplied with the CubiScan 50 PS to image measured items Though not required a monitor is highly recommended especially when measuring irregularly shaped objects After each measurement is taken the monitor displays an image of the shape of the scan
4. NOTE V3 Press the MODE button to cycle through the following three mode settings Normal Scan Mode see Normal Mode below Max Scan Mode see Maximum Mode on page 33 Check Mode see Check Mode on page 34 Use Check Mode to change the adjustment that balances the sensors with the room lighting and to change the scanning gate 5 starting position 32 CubiScan 50 PS Operation Selecting an Operation Mode Normal Mode NOTE t Normal Mode is the default mode and the most commonly used measurement mode In Normal Mode length and width are mea sured at their minimum possible values If an item is placed on the scanning table at an angle or out of square with the scanning gate the angle is detected and the item is scanned as if it is square with the scanning gate The following examples show normal or minimum dimensions for rectangular and non rectangular items scanned at an angle Figure 15 Items Measured at an Angle in Normal Mode If you are scanning items that are not rectangular in shape it is rec ommended that you use an optional computer monitor so that the calculated dimensions can be visually confirmed as shown above Maximum Mode In Maximum Mode length and width are measured at their maxi mum possible values When an item is placed on the scanning table at an angle or out of square with the scanning gate the measurement is based on the item s diagonal or out
5. The item weight exceeds the scale maximum 33 _ Ibs 15 kg Scan again to confirm PLACE AND ME ERR Nicene neat REMOVE HEAVY OBJECTS WITH CARE OR GLASS BREAKAGE MAY RESULT No power at scale mechanism or abnormal con M ERR 14 No data from scale dition in internal data transfer Refer to the tables beginning on page 68 for more information 66 CubiScan 50 PS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting by Symptom Scanning Gate Errors Error message Cause Action Scanning gate Check to see 1f something has come in contact with the scanning gate during the scan or for MOTOR MONE canot nae any signs of something stopping the gate ERROR e ne wapin Press START to restart the CubiScan and rescan the item Inspect the gate on both sides for any objects that might be causing a bind or for any other indication of a problem If an object is binding MOTOR DRIVER Error at the scan the gate carefully remove it keeping in mind ERROR ning gate driver that there could be pressure on the object If you can find no problem with the gate or after the problem is corrected press START to restart the CubiScan and rescan the item Troubleshooting by Symptom The following table describes symptoms possible causes and the action you should take to correct the problem The table provides part failure descriptions for information only ONLY AUTHO RIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD REPAIR
6. with a grease gun Disconnect power to the CubiScan 50 PS before servicing Do the following to grease both mechanisms 1 Turn off the CubiScan and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before starting this procedure CubiScan 50 PS 37 Greasing Maintenance 2 Remove the two Phillips head screws at the bottom of each panel Figure 17 shows one of the screws Figure 17 Panel Retaining Screw 3 To remove the panel lift up on it until the top edge is free and then pull it toward you Set each panel out of the way 4 Locate the grease fittings on each side of the CubiScan in the same location on each side Figure 18 shows the right side grease fitting Grease fitting type B Figure 18 Right Side Grease Fitting 38 CubiScan 50 PS Maintenance Changing the Fuse 10 11 Attach the grease gun to the fitting and insert grease Stop when the reservoir is full and grease begins to ooze out Wipe away the excess grease Locate the gate driving screw as shown in Figure 3 on page 4 Use a rag to wipe the old grease off the gate driving screw Apply new grease to the gate driving screw rubbing it over the full length of the screw While the cabinet is open remove any foreign objects and use a clean rag to wipe away any accumulated dirt and dust Replace the side panels Place each panel against the side and lower it onto the top bracket With the panel properly att
7. 04 30 Items Unable to Scan 0 2 cee eee 32 CubiScan 50 PS i Table of Contents Selecting an Operation Mode 0 0 cece eee eee 32 Normal Mode sso 2 deut Potted eee bue e tpe iere eda torta 33 Maximum Mode sie sew dott soho Ate eere Rant npe i 33 Check Mode on ver ea Aa eee EOLOESE 34 Chapter 4 Maintenance 0 ccc eee eee 35 Cleaning fates esas dane fe ied bhai bad eee G 36 Clean the Glass Scanning Table Daily 36 Clean the Sensor Arrays 0 0 eee eee eee 37 Greasing oon r su b Don ve EDUR EP VER e v iae ote 37 Changing the Fuse sate wea aw RE REIR E pU R oa 39 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Calibration 41 Check Mode ivl sen ig Poh ee be A EN 42 Adjustment Mode reei irao sirier cece eee eee eee 46 Chapter6 Troubleshooting 0 cece eee eee 65 Etror Messages icu ever nettle bs tr o nin ele 65 Scanning Gate Errors 1 0 1 eee 67 Troubleshooting by Symptom 0 0 0 0 0c eee eee 68 Resetting CubiScan to Factory Settings 0008 71 Appendix A Communication Protocol 73 Serial RS 232 C Cable Pin Assignments 2 20000 73 CubiScan 50 PS Command Set 0 0 0 0 0 ee ee 74 Measurement Data Transmission 0 000 cece eee 74 Error Occutrred 1 52 2t paie epit ebat aaa etus 76 Measurement Started Signal
8. cord are fully seated and secure locking rings or screws Then verify that the setup is correct For specific troubleshooting information refer to the following sec tions Error Messages Errors identified by the CubiScan are displayed on the control panel Each error is identified by its dimension as shown below e g M ERR 10 means an error occurred with the weight mea surement CubiScan 50 PS 65 Error Messages Eo m p Troubleshooting ERR ERR ERR ERR Error message Cause Action L ERR 10 No item scanned no An item must be larger than 0 1 inch 2 mm L x W ERR 10 item in scanning gate W x H If the item is larger than this try scan H ERR 10 or item too small ning it again An item must be smaller than 18 x 13 5 x 13 5 inches 450 x 345 x 345 mm If the item is L ERR 13 smaller than this place it in the center of the glass W ERR 13 Over scanning range scanning table and scan it again H ERR 13 The item may be too close to the edge of the glass see page 30 for limits Place the object in the center of the glass scanning table Take the measurement again making certain that M ERR 01 Unstable weight nothing disturbs the item or the CubiScan such as touching it vibration or wind Weigh data shows a With the scanning table empty press T to zero M ERR 02 minus value the scale then scan again
9. 1 Hexagonal wrench Loosen these screws Transport fittings Figure 4 CubiScan 50 PS Packing Components 2 See Figure 4 above and Figure 7 on page 14 for details on the transport fittings Use a 2 mm Allen wrench provided to loosen the screws that secure each fitting and remove it Keep the transport fittings and reattach them if you ever need to transport the CubiScan 50 PS 8 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Placement of the CubiScan 50 PS Placement of the CubiScan 50 PS The CubiScan 50 PS is designed to be operated in a warehouse environment however for proper operation the following condi tions should be met if possible e Do not subject the CubiScan to extremes in temperature or humidity or sudden changes of ambient temperature Locate the CubiScan as far from open freight doors as possible Heaters or air conditioners should not blow directly on the CubiScan Direct sunlight can interfere with the sensor arrays in the mea surement gate Do not operate the CubiScan in direct sunlight Protect the CubiScan from static electricity especially the con trol panel Protect the CubiScan from variations in electrical voltage if this problem exists you should use a high quality surge protector e Do not subject the CubiScan to excessive vibration Significant or persistent vibration especially floor vibration reduces the accuracy of the CubiScan The CubiScan s scanning gate moves back
10. 50 1 Volume Header Character V 56H 51 11 Volume Numeric 0 000 9999999 999 62 2 Volume Units Character m3 Cubic meters f3 Cubic feet 64 2 Volume Status Character ae Vand L 10 Dimension error 66 2 Check Sum Data Control Xx 68 l End of Text Control ETX 03h 1 See Checksum Calculation on page 79 Error Occurred Output from CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1 Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 1 Error Header Alpha E 45h 3 3 Error Code Alpha 305 Gate movement error 6 1 End of Text Control ETX 03h 76 CubiScan 50 PS Communication Protocol CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Measurement Started Signal Output from CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1 Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 1 Measure Start Header Alpha B 22h 3 l Measure Start Command Alpha 1 31h 4 l Measure Start Command Alpha 1 31h 5 l End of Text Control ETX 03h Measure Start Input to CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1 Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 1 Measure Start Header Alpha b 62h 3 1 Measure Start Command Alpha 3 33h 4 1 Measure Start Command Alpha 1 31h 5 1 End of Text Control ETX 03h CubiScan 50 PS 77 CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Communication Protocol Error Reset Input to CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1
11. START Press START and the following screen appears 05 GAIN DATA DISPLAY NEXT NO START sw 001 ji 2 AS gt lD3 2 2322 009 22 8 2 72 43 27 252 Width sensor positions are identified by numbers ranging from 001 to 352 This includes two scanning positions for each sen sor pair the second position is software interpreted to increase resolution For more information on the two scanning posi tions refer to 11 SLIDE ON OFF TEST on page 61 Width sensor positions are shown eight at a time in two rows In the first row the gain value is shown for positions 001 through 008 The second row shows the gain values for sensors 009 through 016 Only the first position number is shown in each row 2 Press START to display the values for the next group 3 Continue to press START until all groups are displayed with the last row beginning with position number 345 4 When finished the display returns to the starting screen for the option You can do any of the following CubiScan 50 PS 92 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration Press START to return to the same option Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode 6 STATIC DISPLAY Select this option to place the CubiScan in a static measurement condition Measurements are then taken with the scanning gate stopped in the center of the scanning ta
12. Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 l Error Reset Header Alpha b 62h 3 l Error Reset Command Alpha 3 33h 4 l Error Reset Command Alpha 9 39h 5 l End of Text Control ETX 03h Normal Measure Mode Input to CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1 Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 1 Normal Measure Header Alpha b 62h 3 1 Normal Measure Command Alpha 4 34h 4 1 Normal Measure Command Alpha 2 32h 5 1 End of Text Control ETX 03h 78 CubiScan 50 PS Communication Protocol CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Max Measure Mode Input to CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1 Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 1 Max Measure Header Alpha b 62h 3 l Max Measure Command Alpha 4 34h 4 l Max Measure Command Alpha 3 33h 5 l End of Text Control ETX 03h Checksum Calculation A checksum is a hexadecimal 2 digit 2 character ASCII code that is the last byte of the total result 2 byte 4 digit hexadecimal of hexadecimally added character code from character number 2 through character number 65 For example Character No 2 Output Character A Hex Code 41h 30h Checksum data 2 3 The checksum data goes in position 66 and 67 CubiScan 50 PS 79 CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Communication Protocol NOTES 80 CubiScan 50 PS Appen
13. THE CUBISCAN 50 PS Symptom Possible cause Action Power will not turn on Fuse is burned out Change the fuse on the back panel type SAU 3A part no 920E05 Refer to Changing the Fuse on page 39 If the fuse fails again contact Quantronix CubiScan 50 PS 67 Troubleshooting by Symptom Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Action CubiScan is not turned on Turn on the CubiScan mae Check the power cord and plug LCD backlight is not on Power cord is damaged or If the CubiScan is receiving not plugged in power but does not power on the power supply may have failed LCD backlight is not on Internal power circuit fail after start up ure Contact Quantronix LCD backlight is on but characters are not dis played LCD unit failure Contact Quantronix LCD cable assembly is pulled out or broken Contact Quantronix CPU board failure Contact Quantronix LED of START switch is not lit START switch failure or bad wiring Contact Quantronix Scanning gate does not move when START switch is pressed CPU board failure Contact Quantronix P1 power supply failure Contact Quantronix Timing belt defect Contact Quantronix Motor unit failure Contact Quantronix Motor failure Contact Quantronix Scanning gate moves when START is pressed but then stops Encoder board failure E1005E1
14. appears 08 SCALE CALIBRATION on O0 wait stability 58 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode 2 The scale is zeroed in preparation for calibration and the fol lowing screen is displayed 08 SCALE CALIBRATION on F S full weight on 3 F S refers to Full Scale If the CubiScan is set to metric units grams place a test weight weighing 15 kg on the center of the glass scanning table If the CubiScan is set to English units lbs place a test weight weighing 33 Ibs on the center of the glass scanning table When placing a heavy object on the glass scanning table set it WARNING down carefully in the center of the scanning table to avoid dam age to the glass or to the load cell If the glass breaks injury may result The following screen appears 08 SCALE CALIBRATION on F S wait stability 4 When the scale is stable the measured weight is shown on the display 08 SCALE CALIBRATION om Eis M oko ko ko 5 Confirm that the weight shown is the same as the test weight If not remove the weight and press START to perform calibra tion again CubiScan 50 PS 59 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration 9 SCAN CHECK The calibration is not valid until the weight shown is the same as the test weight You can repeat the test a few times but if you cannot get an accurate reading there may
15. automatic adjustment isn t sufficient to prevent some errors If you are measuring semi transparent items the gain up should be set to 2 For opaque or non transparent items the gain up should be set to 3 default or 4 if dirt on the glass is an ongoing problem 03 GATE ORG POSITION Change the scanning gate s starting position front or back Refer to Adjustment Mode on page 46 for information on all other adjustment and calibration functions Do the following to access the Check Mode options l Press MODE on the control panel one or more times until CHECK MODE is displayed CHECK MODE START Press START to access the CHECK MODE page CHECK MODE PAGE PUSH ys a1 FO 3S MW Press F repeatedly to cycle through the available options When the option you want is displayed press START to select it CubiScan 50 PS 43 Check Mode Adjustments and Calibration 1 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST Select this option to update the automatic sensor gain adjustment The following screen is displayed 01 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST PUSH START Press START and the following screen appears 01 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST E sw GAIN EA START SW ADJUST The manual gain up adjustment 1s shown on the right GAIN In the image above the value is replaced with an asterisk To change the gain up value press T to select a setting of 2
16. e g NORMAL POSI TION Press START to select the alternate position The options are NORMAL POSITION gate starts and ends at front of scan ning table REVERSE POSITION gate starts and ends at back of scan ning table often used when scanning large items frequently 2 When finished press F to advance to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode 11 SLIDE ON OFF TEST During the measurement process the scanning gate moves in one direction stops and then returns to its original position At the stop ping point midway through the measurement process the internal LED rings height and width shift by half the distance between the LEDs This allows the CubiScan to scan with twice the resolution CubiScan 50 PS 61 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration Select the Slide On Off Test option to verify that the actuator that shifts the LED rings is working properly The following screen is displayed 11 SLIDE ON OFF TEST PUSH START Press START several times to turn on and off the actuator that shifts the LED rings This tests the actuator hardware to verify that it is working properly When finished press F to advance to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode 12 VIEW SELECT TOP SIDE When a monitor is used with the CubiScan 50 PS it can display a top view or a side
17. following screen is displayed 01 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST PUSH START CubiScan 50 PS 49 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration NOTE t Press START and the following screen appears 01 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST ET Sw GAIN START SW cee AD I US T The manual gain up adjustment is shown on the right GAIN In the image above the value is replaced with an asterisk To change the gain up value press T to select a setting of 2 3 or 4 This value is added to the automatic sensor gain adjustment 3 is the normal setting If you are measuring semi transparent items set the gain up to 2 At this level even some glass items will block enough light to be scanned For opaque or non transparent items you can set the gain higher which reduces the sensitivity to dust and dirt on the scanning table Press START to start the automatic gain adjustment process and to apply the new gain up value if you changed it An auto matic test for each LED emission test is run This is the same as the test run during start up It takes a minute or more to run the automatic gain adjustment test During this process nothing should touch or bump the CubiScan Ifan H87 error message is displayed press START to continue the adjustment The H87 LED is the bottom height LED that emits just above the glass 3 When finished the display returns to the starting screen
18. is software interpreted to increase resolution For more information refer to 11 SLIDE ON OFF TEST on page 61 Height sensor positions are shown eight at a time in two rows In the first row the gain value is shown for positions 001 through 008 The second row shows the gain values for sensors 009 through 016 Only the first position number is shown in each row Press START to display the values for the next group Continue to press START until all groups are displayed with the last row beginning with position number 345 When finished the display returns to the starting screen for the option You can do any of the following Press START to return to the same option Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode 5 GAIN DATA DISPLAY W Select this option to view the gain adjustment made to each width sensor position to bring the sensor into parity with the level of the last sensor gain adjustment The gain is made on the sensor receiver 54 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode side to compensate for variations in LED output and other factors so that all receivers are recording LED light at the same intensity These values do not include the Gain Up Set value The Gain Data Display is for information only When you select the option the following screen is displayed 05 GAIN DATA DISPLAY W PUSH
19. of square orientation CubiScan 50 PS 33 Selecting an Operation Mode Operation The following examples show maximum dimensions for rectangular and non rectangular items scanned at an angle Figure 16 Items Measured at an Angle in Maximum Mode Check Mode Use Check Mode to make adjustments if you are receiving measure ment errors or if you want the scanning gate to start on the opposite side of the scanning table Use Check Mode to do the following Update the automatic sensor gain adjustment balance the sen sors with the room lighting Change the manual gain up adjustment increase the gain adjust ment manually to compensate for semi transparent items or per sistently dirty glass Change the scanning gate s starting position front or back Refer to Check Mode on page 42 for information on using Check Mode 34 CubiScan 50 PS Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter provides information on the care and maintenance of the CubiScan 50 PS Routine maintenance and careful handling will help keep the CubiScan 50 PS in good operating condition and pre vent service calls or repairs The scanning gate moves across the glass scanning table when the CubiScan 50 PS is first turned on or any time the START button is pressed Do not place your hands or fingers on the surface across which the gate moves along the sides of the scanning table Do not place any part of your body in the
20. path of the gate Injury may result The scanning table is made of reinforced glass that is strong WARNING enough for routine use To prevent glass breakage do not drop or throw objects or items to be measured on the glass sit on the glass or hit the surface of the glass with your hands tools or objects Set heavy objects very gently on the glass and do not place any objects on the scanning table heavier than 33 Ibs 15 kg If the glass breaks injury may result Disconnect power before removing the side panels to grease the CubiScan fittings Injury may result from electrical shock and from moving parts if a panel is removed while power is on CubiScan 50 PS 35 Cleaning Maintenance CAUTION Do not get water or liquid on the CubiScan 50 PS The cabinet is not water resistant Do not spray water on the cabinet when clean ing the CubiScan Do not place drinks anywhere on the top sur face of the CubiScan Repairs to the CubiScan 50 PS should only be made by authorized personnel Do not bump or hit the scanning gate even when it is not moving It can be damaged When moving the CubiScan on its casters avoid excessive vibra tion or jolts Cleaning For optimum performance of the CubiScan 50 PS perform the fol lowing routine cleaning procedures Clean the Glass Scanning Table Daily NOTE t Each day before turning on the CubiScan clean the glass scanning table Y
21. sequence when you turn it back on The options available in Adjustment Mode are as follows 01 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST Reset the automatic gain adjustment page 49 46 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode 02 GAIN UP Change the amount to be added to the automatic gain adjust ment to compensate for transparency dust problems etc page 51 03 EMISSION TEST Test each sensor This test is also run as part of the sensor gain adjustment page 52 04 GAIN DATA DISPLAY H View the gain adjustment for each sensor s measuring height page 53 05 GAIN DATA DISPLAY W View the gain adjustment for each sensor s measuring width page 54 06 STATIC DISPLAY Place the CubiScan in a static measurement condition gate not moving page 56 07 UNIT CHANGE Change the measurement units between mm in g Ib page 57 08 SCALE CALIBRATION Start the scale calibration procedure page 57 09 SCAN CHECK Verify that the scanning gate moves properly page 60 10 GATE ORG POSITION Change the scanning gate starting position page 61 11 SLIDE ON OFF TEST Test the actuator that shifts sensor scanning positions during measurement page 61 CubiScan 50 PS 47 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration 12 VIEW SELECT TOP SIDE Change the view on the optional monitor top or side of item being measured page 62 13 L POS amp GATE MOVE Move the position of the scanning gat
22. the scanning gate reaches its starting position SEARCH ZERO POSITION PUSH START SW Press START to continue the start up procedure NoTE Do not place anything on the CubiScan or touch any part of the CubiScan until the start up procedure is complete Several screens of data are displayed as the CubiScan performs various internal tests including zeroing and automatic sensitiv ity adjustment As the tests are performed the scanning gate moves back and forth across the scanning table When the fol lowing screen is displayed the start up procedure is complete NORMAL SCAN MODE M Og CubiScan 50 PS 295 Starting the CubiScan Operation The screen above identifies the selected scanning mode NORMAL or MAX It also identifies whether or not the Cubi Scan has a correct zero setting a zero weight when the scanning table is empty If the M mass or weight value equals 0 zero grams g or pounds Ib the CubiScan is correctly zeroed 6 Ifthe value shown is not 0 press the T button on the control panel to zero the CubiScan 7 At this point you can do any of the following Take a measurement Place an item in the central area of the glass scanning table and press START to measure it It will be measured using the scanning mode shown on the display Refer to Cubing and Weighing on page 28 for instructions on taking a measurement Change the sca
23. the top surface of the CubiScan Do not place an item or stack of items that is taller or wider than the gate on the scanning table The gate may be damaged Do not bump or hit the scanning gate even when it is not moving It can be damaged When moving the CubiScan on its casters avoid excessive vibration or jolts Starting the CubiScan Specific procedures must be followed each time you start the Cubi Scan 50 PS as follows 1 2 Remove any objects from the CubiScan Clean the glass scanning table You can remove particles dust or paper debris with a chemically treated dry cloth or fine bris tled brush Clean smudges stains or fingerprints with a glass cleaner Apply the cleaner to the cloth rather than spraying it on the glass to avoid getting liquid inside the CubiScan Clean the glass surface any time particles of dust or debris col lect Scanning errors can be caused by particles on the glass 24 CubiScan 50 PS Operation Starting the CubiScan NOTE Vs Be careful not to scratch the glass surface Damage to the glass may cause scanning errors 4 5 To turn on the CubiScan 50 PS press the Power switch on the control panel see Control Panel on page 27 The control panel s backlight turns on and the start up proce dure diagnostics begins with the screen shown below CUBISCAN 50 PS PSXXXX XXXX XX XX The following screen is displayed when
24. 3 or 4 This value is added to the automatic sensor gain adjustment 3 is the normal setting If you are measuring semi transparent items set the gain up to 2 At this level even some glass items will block enough light to be scanned For opaque or non transparent items you can set the gain higher which reduces the sensitivity to dust and dirt on the glass scanning table 2 Press START to start the automatic gain adjustment process and to apply the new gain up value if you changed it An auto matic test for each LED emission test is run This is the same as the test run during start up It takes a minute or more to run the automatic gain adjustment test During this process nothing should touch or bump the CubiScan 44 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Check Mode 2 GAIN UP SET Select this option to manually change the sensor gain adjustment The following screen is displayed 02 GAIN UP SET PUSH START Press START and the following screen appears 02 GAIN UP SET LEJ sw GAIN LE START GAIN SET The manual gain up adjustment 1s shown on the right GAIN In the image above the value is replaced with an asterisk To change the gain up value press T to select a setting of 2 3 or 4 This value is added to the automatic sensor gain adjustment 3 is the normal setting If you are measuring semi transparent items se
25. 51 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration 3 When finished press F to advance to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode 3 EMISSION TEST NOTE t Select this option to test each sensor and verify that it is working properly This test is also run as part of the Sensor Gain Adjustment and during the start up procedure You should clean the sensors before running this test as dirt on a sensor may cause measuring errors Refer to Clean the Sensor Arrays on page 37 for information When you select the option the following screen is displayed 03 EMISSION TI PUSH STAR EST T Press START and the following screen appears 03 EMISSION TI H SENSOR NO EST The test runs for both height and width sensors 1 to 176 and the progress of each test is noted on the If an error occurs it is shown on the Screen bottom line of the display and the sensor that errored is not scanned Dirt on either the LED transmitter or the receiver can cause on error If you have not already cleaned the sensors clean them and run the test again Refer to Clean the Sensor Arrays on page 37 for infor mation 52 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode 2 Ifan error occurs the test stops Press START to resume the test The sensor is retested before proceeding If t
26. CubiScan 50 PS Operations and Technical Manual Version 1 0 Quantronix Inc Cubing and Weighing Systems 380 South 200 West P O Box 929 Farmington Utah 84025 U S A Phone 801 451 7000 Fax 801 451 0502 email info cubiscan com CubiScan 50 PS Operations and Technical Manual Copyright 2004 by Quantronix Inc All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without written permission from Quantronix Inc Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Manual updated August 5 2004 CubiScan software and firmware are protected by international and domestic copyrights CubiScan technology is protected by the following U S patents 5 042 015 5 220 536 5 606 534 5 831 737 5 105 392 5 422 861 5 636 028 5 850 370 Other domestic and international patents are pending CubiScan and the Quantronix logo are registered trademarks and Qbit is a trademark of Quantronix Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT Windows 2000 and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other brand and product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec tive companies The CubiScan 50 PS should only be serviced by qualified personnel CAUTION Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices when setting up or operating the CubiScan 50 PS WARNING Di
27. The glass scanning table defines the measuring area of the CubiScan 50 PS but there is a small margin around the edge of the glass where items cannot be scanned The margin around the edge of the glass to avoid is as follows 30 CubiScan 50 PS Operation Cubing and Weighing Left and right sides 0 2 inch 5 mm Front 0 2 inch 5 mm Back 0 4 inch 10 mm The following illustration shows the scanning glass and the margins described above Metal frame Edge of glass Edge of measuring area 0 2 on left right 2 on front 0 4 on back Leveling bubble Figure 14 Measuring Area on CubiScan Scanning Table CubiScan 50 PS 31 Selecting an Operation Mode Operation Items Unable to Scan WARNING items gently on the glass scanning table to avoid damage to the The CubiScan 50 PS cannot scan items with the following proper ties tems with water or moisture collected on their surfaces as from condensation There is also a danger of electrical shock from moisture on the CubiScan Any soft material that does not hold its shape tems that are transparent Items that are translucent can often be scanned if the sensor gain adjustment is adjusted to compensate but a transparent item cannot be scanned Always place hard items e g metal glass rock etc and heavy glass and to the load cell If the glass breaks injury may result Selecting an Operation Mode
28. ached at the top the screw holes should be aligned Reattach the two screws to each panel Changing the Fuse If the CubiScan will not power on you may need to change the fuse Before changing the fuse refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting on page 65 to help you determine the cause of the problem The CubiScan uses a type SAU 3A fuse part number 920E05 To change the fuse take the following steps CubiScan 50 PS 39 Changing the Fuse Maintenance 1 Locate the fuse on the connector panel on the back of the Cubi Scan as shown below Figure 19 CubiScan Fuse Location 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver into the center slot of the fuse cover 3 Rotate the fuse cover 1 8th of a turn counterclockwise until it springs out 4 Remove the old fuse from the cover 5 Insert the new fuse in the cover 6 Place the fuse cover back in the fuse drawer 7 With the screwdriver push and rotate the cover clockwise until it locks into place 40 CubiScan 50 PS Chapter 5 Adjustments and Calibration Changing Measurement Units This chapter provides instructions for changing the initial settings making periodic adjustments performing scale calibration and run ning operation tests on the CubiScan 50 PS You perform adjustments and calibration using the functions avail able in Check Mode and Adjustment Mode Check Mode can be accessed any time the CubiScan is turned on Three common adjustment opti
29. and forth during each measurement Maintain enough clearance around the CubiScan so that nothing interferes with the measuring gate The glass scanning table is mounted on top of a load cell which is used to record weight Do not rest objects against or set objects on the CubiScan when it is not in use Ifacomputer monitor is used with the CubiScan recom mended place it as close to the CubiScan as possible The oper ator needs to be able to see images on the screen while taking measurements CubiScan 50 PS Leveling the CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup The CubiScan especially the glass scanning table needs to be kept clean The CubiScan should not be placed in an excessively dusty environment Orient the CubiScan so that the control panel faces the operator NOTE gt A surge protector not included is recommended to protect the unit from voltage spikes Leveling the CubiScan 50 PS The CubiScan has four casters and four leveling legs The casters are supplied so the CubiScan can be moved Before operating the CubiScan lower the leveling legs and level the CubiScan NOTE gt Never operate the CubiScan 50 PS while it is sitting on its casters The CubiScan needs to be sitting on its leveling legs and be level when taking measurements Figure 5 shows the caster and leveling leg locations and how they are arranged Figure 5 Casters and Leveling Legs Do the following to lower the leveli
30. be a mechanical prob lem with the scale Contact Quantronix for assistance When finished the display returns to the starting screen for the option You can do any of the following Press START to return to the same option Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode Select this option to verify that the scanning gate moves properly The following screen is displayed 09 SCAN TEST PUSH START Press START and the following screen appears 09 SCAN TEST GATE IN PUSH START Press START and the gate moves to the front of the glass scanning table and then returns to the starting position and stops If an error message is displayed note the error and refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting on page 65 for information When finished the display returns to the starting screen for the option You can do any of the following 60 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode Press START to return to the same option Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode 10 GATE ORG POSITION Select this option to change the originating or starting position of the scanning gate The following screen is displayed 10 GATE ORG POSITION NORMAL POSITION PUSH START 1 The current gate position is shown
31. ble When you select the option the following screen is displayed 06 STATIC DISPLAY PUSH START Press START and the following screen appears 2 06 STATIC DISPLAY gre If the scanning gate is not positioned over the glass scanning table use function 13 L POS amp GATE MOVE see page 63 to move it over the center of the scanning table Width height and weight fields are shown on the display Length is not displayed because gate movement is required to calculate length Slide an item under the scanning gate You can move the item to different positions under the gate including at an angle The display shows the dimensions for the item s current position If your hand moves under the scanning gate it will be included in the dimensions 56 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode 4 Press START to end the static display mode The scanning gate returns to its starting position 5 When finished you can do any of the following Press START to place the CubiScan back in static display mode Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode 7 UNIT CHANGE Select this option to switch the measurement units between pounds or grams inches or millimeters The following screen is displayed 07 UNIT CHANGE mm g PUSH START
32. ccurring easiest to detect if you have a monitor you can add to the automatic gain setting If sensors are not registering correctly there will either be missing data or too much data If you have a monitor this is noticeable in the graphic image on the screen Update the automatic setting first which 1s the adjustment per formed during start up refer to page 44 This 1s normally suffi cient The manual adjustment refer to page 45 is only needed if the ambient light is such that the automatic adjustment isn t sufficient to prevent some errors The CubiScan 50 PS is calibrated at the factory however you may need to recalibrate the scale in certain circumstances The Scale Calibration option in Adjustment Mode is used to calibrate the scale Refer to page 57 for information Check Mode Three common adjustment options are available in Check Mode which can be accessed any time the CubiScan is turned on These include 01 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST Update the automatic sensitivity adjustment This is the adjust ment made during start up and normally only needs to be 42 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Check Mode updated if the ambient light room light has changed Always try this option before changing the Gain Up setting 02 GAIN UP SET Manually add to the automatic gain adjustment This is some times needed to compensate for the type of item you are scan ning Manual adjustment is only required if the
33. cluded but you need to exchange it with the U S style cord power cord Do the following to change the power cord on the CubiScan 50 PS 1 If connected to power unplug the AC power cord The power cord comes out of the housing of the connector panel on the back of the CubiScan as shown in the figure below 18 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Changing the Power Cord 2 Loosen the locking nut on the power connector see Figure 9 Figure 9 Power Cord Connection Back Panel 3 Unscrew the two Phillips head screws at the bottom of the left side panel facing the front of the CubiScan control panel and remove the panel Figure 10 shows one of the screws Figure 10 Panel Retaining Screw CubiScan 50 PS 19 Changing the Power Cord Unpacking and Setup To remove the panel lift up on it until the top edge is free and then pull it toward you Set the panel out of the way Remove the back panel following the same procedure Identify the white wire coming from the power cord and dis connect it Note its connection location Locate the black wire from the power cord and disconnect it by removing the wire nut Keep the wire nut Identify the green wire from the power cord and disconnect it by removing the nut that holds it to the grounding bolt and keep the nut Refer to the following two figures for wire locations on the con nector panel Figure 11 Back of Connector Pa
34. dix B Parts List Following is a list of parts that can be purchased for the CubiScan 50 PS as spare parts or if replacement is necessary The Category column identifies the replacement requirements of each part as follows A Will need replacement if broken or scratched B No replacement is required in normal use but should be replaced after extended use No replacement is required in normal use but the part plays an important function Part No Part Name Qty Unit Category Q0193300 CS50 PS Plate Glass N28 1 A Q0193400 CS50 PS Solenoid Asy N25 4 B Q0193500 CS50 PS CBL RIBN N03 2 B Q0193600 CS50 PS PCB Asy PH Receiver Main NO1 2 B Q0193700 CS50 PS PCB Asy PH Receiver Sub N02 2 B Q0193800 CS50 PS PCB Asy LED Emitter N04 2 B Q0193900 CS50 PS PCB Asy Encoder Emitter N09 1 B Q0194000 CS50 PS PCB Asy Encoder Receiver N10 1 B Q0194100 CS50 PS Fuse SAU 3A N22 1 B CubiScan 50 PS 81 Parts List Part No Part Name Qty Unit Category Q0194200 CS50 PS Switch Mode F T N21 3 B Q0194300 CS50 PS Switch Start N20 1 Q0194400 CS50 PS Motor Asy N13 1 Q0194500 CS50 PS Power Supply P3 N16 Q0194600 CS50 PS Power Supply P1 N14 Q0194700 CS50 PS Power Supply P2 N15 Q0194800 CS50 PS PCB Asy LCD Display N17 Q0194900 CS50 PS Be
35. e to test movement of the scanning gate and rotary encoder page 63 14 TOTAL COUNT Display the measurement count and reset count to zero page 64 Do the following to access Adjustment Mode 1 Turn off the CubiScan 2 Hold down the T and F buttons and press the Power switch on Continue to hold down the T and F buttons until the fol lowing screen appears CUBISCAN 50 PS PSXXXX XXXX XX XX The scanning gate moves and the following screen is displayed when the scanning gate reaches it starting position SEARCH ZERO POSITION PUSH START SW 3 Press START to continue the start up procedure NOTE Vs Do not place anything on the CubiScan or touch the scanning gate or scanning table until the start up procedure is complete 48 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode The following screen is displayed PARTS SCAN READY NORMAL MODE M 4 Press MODE until the Check Mode screen is displayed CHECK MODE START 5 Press START to access the Check Mode page CHECK MODE PAGE PUSH em REPDEUT S wes 6 Press F to cycle through the available options When the option you want is displayed press START to select it Refer to the following sections for instructions on each option 1 SENSOR GAIN ADJUST Select this option to update the automatic sensor gain adjustment The
36. ent for weight Make sure the glass scanning table has no objects on it before you press T 5 Display Liquid crystal display Measurements error messages status and other information is shown on the display 6 START Press to measure the item currently on the glass scanning table The START switch is illuminated when the CubiScan is ready for scan ning Also during start up and while in Check Adjustment Mode CubiScan 50 PS 27 Cubing and Weighing Operation 7 STOP press START when you are prompted to do so by a message on the display Press STOP if the scanning gate is moving and must be stopped immediately Pressing the STOP switch aborts the scan at once To reset the CubiScan and return the scanning gate to its starting posi tion press START When the scanning gate has returned to its start position the START button light comes on and you can start a new measurement Cubing and Weighing NOTE t This section explains how to scan and weigh an item with the Cubi Scan 50 PS Refer to Starting the CubiScan on page 24 for infor mation on turning on the CubiScan going through the start up pro cedure and selecting an operation mode Do not place anything other than the item being measured on the glass scanning table e g cup glass can etc Do not touch or bump the CubiScan while a measurement is in progress Do the following to take a measurement 1 The screen identifies
37. for the option You can do any of the following Press START to return to the same option Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode 50 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode 2 GAIN UP SET Select this option to manually change the sensor gain adjustment The following screen is displayed 02 GAIN UP SET PUSH START Press START and the following screen appears 02 GAIN UP SET LEJ sw GAIN LE START GAIN SET The manual gain up adjustment 1s shown on the right GAIN In the image above the value is replaced with an asterisk To change the gain up value press T to select a setting of 2 3 or 4 This value is added to the automatic sensor gain adjustment 3 is the normal setting If you are measuring semi transparent items set the gain up to 2 At this level even some glass items will block enough light to be scanned For opaque or non transparent items you can set the gain higher which reduces the sensitivity to dust and dirt on the glass scanning table Value Item 2 Translucent or semi transparent objects 3 Normal scanning 44 Helps to compensate for dust or paper particles on the glass scanning table 2 Press START to apply the gain up value to the current auto matic gain setting CubiScan 50 PS
38. ge This should be apparent in the monitor image If this happens clean the glass and scan the item again CubiScan 50 PS 29 Cubing and Weighing Operation Sensitivity and Gain Errors If some measurements are not recording accurately or you are get ting errors try adjusting one of the following Update the automatic sensor gain adjustment which balances the sensors with the room lighting Refer to Check Mode on page 42 for instructions This adjustment is made during the start up procedure but if room lighting changes it may need to be made again Change the manual gain up adjustment which increases the gain adjustment manually to compensate for semi transparent items or persistently dirty glass Refer to Check Mode on page 42 for instructions If you are using a monitor with your CubiScan 50 PS it can help you determine the cause of the problem The most difficult items to scan are those with hard to identify edges or surfaces especially translucent surfaces Such surfaces include items made of clear plastic or glass or items wrapped in bubble wrap or clear tape The image on the monitor confirms which points on the item were scanned to get length and width values If points are missed by the scan you can see it in the image on the monitor You can correct this type of problem by changing the manual gain up setting Refer to Check Mode on page 42 for information Measuring Area of Scanning Table
39. he following steps to secure the scanning gate 1 Cover the glass surface with a piece of corrugated cardboard that fits all the way to the edges 2 Loosen the stopper using a Phillips screwdriver not supplied on each transport fitting and insert the transport fitting in the scanning gate frame as shown in Figure 7 One fitting is mounted to each side of the gate on both sides of the CubiScan four fittings in all CubiScan 50 PS 13 Transporting the CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Transport fittings Hexagonal hole screw Plate for transport fittings Cardboard for transport Gate frame Figure 7 Setup for Transporting the CubiScan 3 Rotate the locking nut to the top of each screw 4 Tighten the Allen head screw using the 2 mm wrench pro vided until the clamping surface of the fitting comes in contact with the cardboard Continue tightening the screw until the cor rugated cardboard flattens DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE GLASS 14 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Connecting a Monitor Optional 5 Rotate the locking nut down to the base and tighten it 6 Push the stopper against the gate frame and tighten it using a Phillips screwdriver Connecting a Monitor Optional You can connect a VGA monitor to the CubiScan 50 PS so that measurements are graphically represented on the monitor as an item is measured Though not required using a monitor is highly recom mended especially w
40. he transmitter and receiver are both clean and the error repeats the sensor may be defective A transmitter error is identified as Tx ON ERROR A receiver error is identified as Rx ON ERROR 3 When finished the display returns to the starting screen for the option You can do any of the following Press START to return to the same option Press F to advance to the next option Turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal opera tion mode 4 GAIN DATA DISPLAY H Select this option to view the gain adjustment made to each height sensor position to bring the sensor into parity with the level of the last sensor gain adjustment The gain is made on the sensor receiver side to compensate for variations in LED output and other factors so that all receivers are recording LED light at the same intensity These values do not include the Gain Up Set value The Gain Data Display is for information only When you select the option the following screen is displayed 04 GAIN DATA DISPLAY H PUSH START CubiScan 50 PS 53 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration Press START and the following screen appears 04 GAIN DATA DISPLAY NEXT NO START sw 001 l 2 X5 39e A ABS 22 009 Oe Gc uu Wr GA D XP Height sensor positions are identified by numbers ranging from 001 to 352 This includes two scanning positions for each sen sor pair the second position
41. hen measuring irregularly shaped objects After each measurement is taken the monitor displays an image of the shape of the scanned object outlined with a rectangle that repre sents the calculated dimensions of the object For irregularly shaped objects in particular this allows you to see exactly how the mea surements are calculated Sometimes particles on the glass such as paper or dust debris may be scanned as part of the item When this happens the calculated size may be inaccurate often by a considerable amount Such errors are usually obvious and can be quickly detected when observing the image on the monitor To install a monitor locate the CubiScan s VGA monitor connector on the front of the unit two thirds of the way down and facing downwards refer to 7 in Figure 2 on page 3 Connect the monitor cable and secure it by tightening the two screws The monitor can be configured to display a top view or a side view of the object being scanned The default is top view For information on changing to side view refer to page 62 CubiScan 50 PS 15 Connecting a Data Output Cable Optional Unpacking and Setup Connecting a Data Output Cable Optional You can transfer measurement data to a computer through the RS 232 C serial communications port on the back of the CubiScan You use COMI on the CubiScan for data output Refer to Appendix A Communication Protocol on page 73 for command protocol and setup paramete
42. is photo receiver sensor upper inside See page 37 Bad motion of solenoid Contact Quantronix Bad height adjustment of scanning table glass sur face Contact Quantronix Measurement data is not received via computer s serial port Wrong baud rate setting Change the baud rate of the com puter s port The standard baud rate is 9600 Bad wiring of output con nector Contact Quantronix 70 CubiScan 50 PS Troubleshooting Resetting CubiScan to Factory Settings Resetting CubiScan to Factory Settings Perform the following steps to return the CubiScan to its initial fac tory settings This may be helpful if you made changes that you did not intend to make or if you want to restore the settings or as a trou bleshooting measure 1 Turn off power to the CubiScan 2 Remove all items from the scanning table 3 Press the Power switch and the MODE switch at the same time to power on the CubiScan 4 Hold down the MODE switch until the following screen appears INITIAL DATA STATE 5 Release the MODE switch The CubiScan is reset to its original factory settings which are Manual gain up adjustment value 3 Original position of scanning gate Front NORMAL CubiScan 50 PS 71 Resetting CubiScan to Factory Settings Troubleshooting NOTES 72 CubiScan 50 PS Appendix A Communication Protocol This appendix contai
43. lt Timing N27 Q0195000 CS50 PS PCB Asy Scale Sub N07 Q0195100 CS50 PS PCB Asy Scale Main N06 Q0195200 CS50 PS PCB Asy LCD Scale N12 Q0195300 CS50 PS PCB Asy CPU N05 Q0195400 CS50 PS PCB Asy VGA Interface N11 Q0195500 CS50 PS Load Cell Asy 72KG N26 Q0195600 CS50 PS Switch Limit Gate N18 Q0195700 CS50 PS Switch Power N23 Q0195800 CS50 PS Switch Limit Zero Pnt N19 Q0195900 CS50 PS Relay Stop N24 Q0196000 CS50 PS PCB Asy Temp Sensor N08 ALALASLAILALAILAILAILAILOAILO amp BO w wo w w w 82 CubiScan 50 PS
44. n connection with the sale or use of the product No employee or representative of Quantronix is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Product Description 0 cece ee eee 1 Principle of Operation 0 0 0 cc cece eee ene 4 Specifications ovt eme eru b de RA OR oe Qe d ned e 5 Blectricalls i oua cR BELERRE Gotan weeny 5 Measurement Ranges 0 eee ees 5 Environmental eae spi RP oU uec nahh ied Es 6 Physical os dag eee Rete Tae eb ve edes 6 Other cato poer ive ver ci alah Wh cal beu 6 Unpacking and Setup ssuuse 7 Unpackihg 2e ela Si ee bel eR a Soe 7 Placement of the CubiScan 50 PS 0 0 eee ee 9 Leveling the CubiScan 50 PS 0 0 eee eee 10 Moving the CubiScan 50 PS 0 0 ee eee eee 12 Transporting the CubiScan 50 PS 0 0 eee eee 13 Connecting a Monitor Optional 2 0 0 0 0 2 eee eee eee 15 Connecting a Data Output Cable Optional 04 16 Changing the Power Cord 18 Turning On the CubiScan 0 2 eee 22 Operation icc ca Oe beet ea eA n eee ao 23 Starting the CubiScan 0 eee eee 24 Control Panels ioe is loc soe Saree ge XR E Sa ee ge Bae 27 Cubing and Weighing 0 0 0 cee cece ee eee 28 Sensitivity and Gain Errors 0 0 0 eee eee eee 30 Measuring Area of Scanning Table
45. n to 13 5 in 2 mm to 345 mm Measurement Increment 0 05 in 1 mm Measurement Time 4 8 seconds Weight Capacity 0 005 Ibs to 33 Ibs 0 002 kg to 15 kg Weight Increment up to 10 Ibs 5 kg 0 005 Ibs 2 g more than 10 Ibs 5kg 0 01 Ibs 5 g CubiScan 50 PS 5 Specifications Product Description Environmental Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Humidity 38 to 85 RH non condensing Physical Length 38 in 955 mm Width 29 in 726 mm Height 45 in 1152 mm Table Height 26 5 in 673 mm Weight 265 lbs 120 kg Other Data Output 2 EIA RS 232 C serial communications ports Measuring Sensor Infrared light beam Weight Sensor Load cell Monitor Requirements VGA 800 x 600 screen resolution CubiScan 50 PS Chapter 2 Unpacking and Setup Unpacking This chapter provides instructions for unpacking and setting up the CubiScan 50 PS The CubiScan is shipped in a single container that contains all com ponents Refer to Figure 4 on the next page to identify the packing components Do the following to unpack the CubiScan 50 PS 1 Remove all packing materials Remove all broken pieces of foam to prevent it from working its way into the unit The scanning gate is secured by four transport fittings A fitting is mounted on each side of the gate on the left and on each side of the gate on the right CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking Unpacking and Setup Packing material
46. nce to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode CubiScan 50 PS 63 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration 14 TOTAL COUNT An internal counter records the total number of times the CubiScan has performed a measurement Select this option to display the total count and to reset the count to zero if desired The following screen is displayed 14 TOTAL COUNT PUSH START 1 Press START and the following screen is displayed 14 TOTAL COUNT COUNT oko kk ok X X o CLEAR T START 2 Press and hold T and START to reset the count to zero 3 Press F to return to the first Total Count screen 4 When finished press F to advance to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode 64 CubiScan 50 PS Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides assistance in identifying and solving prob lems with the CubiScan 50 PS If you encounter problems not cov ered in this chapter or if a defect is suspected contact your system integrator or call Quantronix Technical Assistance at 801 451 7000 for assistance After installation most problems are caused either by incorrect cabling or because the system setup is not correct If you are having problems with the CubiScan 50 PS first verify that all cables attached to the back panel serial communications cables and power
47. ned object outlined with a rectangle that marks the calculated dimensions of the object For irregularly shaped objects in particular this allows you to see exactly how the measurements are calculated In addition sometimes particles on the glass such as paper or dust debris may be scanned as part of the object When this happens the calculated size can be inaccurate Such errors are usually obvious on the monitor CubiScan 50 PS Product Description The CubiScan 50 PS is equipped with casters that when combined with useful accessories such as a mobile cart a monitor shuttle arm and a portable power supply allow for independent and completely mobile operation The CubiScan 50 PS utilizes advanced sensing technology that is safe for operators and freight A one year factory warranty on parts and labor is included extended warranty contracts are also available Figure 1 CubiScan 50 PS CubiScan 50 PS Product Description aco oos o oO 194 O 584 179 i 1 POVE E c em 1145 T 3 3 i 4l j T oo un t o LLL HY Oo m Oo 564 s Figure 2 CubiScan 50 PS Drawings 1 Leveling leg 6 Scanni
48. nel 20 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Changing the Power Cord 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 12 Back of Connector Panel Remove the old power cord from the panel by pulling the fitting and wires out the hole Remove the locking nut from the old power cord and place it on the replacement power cord Guide the cord ends through the power entry hole in the panel Reattach the white black and green wires Verify that all wires are connected in the proper locations and that the connections are secure With the retaining fitting on the cord pressed firmly into the hole in the panel twist the locking nut onto the fitting and turn it clockwise until tight Connect the new power cord to an AC power source a surge protector is recommended CubiScan 50 PS 21 Turning On the CubiScan Unpacking and Setup Turning On the CubiScan Specific procedures must be followed each time you turn on the CubiScan 50 PS Refer to Chapter 3 Operation on page 23 for instructions on starting and operating the CubiScan 50PS 22 CubiScan 50 PS Chapter 3 Operation This chapter provides instructions for starting and operating the CubiScan 50 PS NOTE Vs If you need to change the measurement units i e in mm lb g or other settings before taking measurements refer to Adjustment Mode on page 46 The scanning gate moves across the glass scanning table when the CubiScan 50 PS is fi
49. ng gate 2 Caster 7 VGA monitor connector 3 Base 8 Glass frame 4 Guard block 9 Glass scanning table 5 Operation panel 10 Rear panel CubiScan 50 PS Principle of Operation Product Description Principle of Operation Infrared photo sensors transmitters and receivers are arranged at even intervals along the sides top and bottom of the scanning gate A beam is formed between each of the photo transmitters and receivers creating a measurement curtain to determine an object s height and width Length is determined as the scanning gate moves over the object An encoder integrated into the scanning gate mech anism records the scanning gate s movement in Imm intervals while the item is scanned A load cell on which the glass scanning table is mounted measures the weight of the product as it is dimensionally measured Scanning gate W axis width beam sensor receiver H axis height beam sensor receiver H axis height beam sensor transmitter Encoder W axis width beam sensor transmitter Gate driving screw Figure 3 Dimensional Measuring Scheme 4 CubiScan 50 PS Product Description Specifications Specifications Electrical Voltage 100 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption less than 300VA Fuse 250 VAC 3A 0 6 pipe fuse Measurement Ranges Length 0 1 in to 18 in 2 mm to 450 mm Width 0 1 in to 13 5 in 2 mm to 345 mm Height 0 1 i
50. ng legs and level the CubiScan 10 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Leveling the CubiScan 50 PS Obtain two 24 mm wrenches not provided to adjust the level ing legs At each leg use a 24 mm wrench to loosen the top nut which is the locking nut At each leg turn the bottom nut or the foot to adjust the height of the leg As a starting point lower each leg far enough that the CubiScan is supported by the legs and not the casters Near the end of the adjustment you or a helper will need to lift the cor ner of the CubiScan slightly so you can turn the leg freely Looking down through the glass surface locate the leveling bubble refer to Figure 6 for the location Metal frame Edge of glass Edge of measuring area 0 2 on left right 0 2 on front 0 4 on back Leveling bubble Figure 6 Location of Leveling Bubble 5 Adjust the height of each leg until the bubble is centered within the inner circle of the leveling bubble CubiScan 50 PS 11 Moving the CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup 6 Once level make certain that all four legs are resting securely on the floor If necessary re adjust one or more of the legs then recheck the level to verify that the CubiScan is still level 7 Oneach leg turn the locking nut up until it comes into contact with the frame 8 Place one wrench on the bottom nut and one on the locking nut Tighten the locki
51. ng nut while you keep the bottom nut from turning If the bottom nut turns the CubiScan may no longer be level 9 After you have locked all four nuts check the leveling bubble to verify that the unit is still level If necessary loosen one or more locking nuts and repeat the leveling process Moving the CubiScan 50 PS Do the following to raise the leveling legs so the CubiScan can be rolled on its casters 1 Ateach leg use a 24 mm wrench to loosen the top nut which is the locking nut Move it several turns down the bolt to get it out of your way 2 Ateach leg you or a helper will need to lift the corner of the CubiScan slightly so you can turn the leg freely Once the caster can touch the floor set the CubiScan down on the caster 3 Raise each leg high enough so that it will not touch the floor while the unit is being moved 4 Ateachleg turn the locking nut upward until it comes into con tact with the frame 12 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Transporting the CubiScan 50 PS 5 Place one wrench on the bottom nut and one on the locking nut Tighten the locking nut as you keep the bottom nut from turn ing Transporting the CubiScan 50 PS If you plan to transport the CubiScan 50 PS by truck or forklift it is important that the scanning gate be secured to prevent damage You secure the scanning gate using the transport fittings which were attached to the unit when shipped from the factory Take t
52. nning mode Press MODE one or more times until NORMAL SCAN MODE or MAX SCAN MODE is displayed Refer to Normal Mode on page 33 and Max imum Mode on page 33 for information Normal Mode is most commonly used Change reading sensitivity or the gate s starting position Press MODE one or more times until CHECK MODE is dis played Check Mode gives you three options to adjust the scanning sensitivity and to change the start end location for the scanning gate If you are receiving measurement errors or you want the gate to start on the opposite side of the scanning table select this option Refer to Check Mode on page 34 for information NOTE IF If you need to change the measurement units i e in mm lb g refer to Adjustment Mode on page 46 for information 26 CubiScan 50 PS Operation Control Panel Control Panel AII controls and displays for the CubiScan 50 PS are located on the control panel at the front of the unit H Display unit Figure 13 CubiScan 50 PS Control Panel 1 POWER The CubiScan is turned on when the switch is pushed toward the POWER label 2 MODE Press this button repeatedly to cycle through setting and adjustment options see Selecting an Operation Mode on page 32 for information 3 F When in Check Mode or Adjustment Mode press this button to dis play options and select settings 4 T Press this button to reset the zero adjustm
53. ns the cable pin assignments and command set description for the interface between the CubiScan 50 PS and a host computer via a serial RS 232 connection Serial RS 232 C Cable Pin Assignments The CubiScan 50 PS COMI serial port uses the EIA RS 232 C communications protocol The data are serially transmitted ASCII characters The following table shows the serial connector pin assignments All other pins are not connected Serial DB9 Connector Pinout imn Function Symbol Input Output 2 RS 232C Rxd RX Input 3 RS 232C Txd TX Output 5 Signal Ground SG 7 Request To Send RTS Output 8 Clear To Send CTS Input CubiScan 50 PS 73 CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Communication Protocol The following table shows the parameters for asynchronous com munications through the RS 232 serial cable Asynchronous Communication Parameters Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Start Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 CubiScan 50 PS Command Set This section describes the commands recognized by the CubiScan 50 PS input and output All command packets begin with an STX start of text and end with an ETX end of text For example lt STX gt lt HEADER gt lt DATA gt lt ETX gt Measurement Data Transmission Output from CubiScan 50 PS Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 1 1 Start of Text Control STX 02h 2 1 Header Alpha D 44h 3 4 Measure Number Nume
54. ons are available in Check Mode including gain adjustments and the scanning gate s start position If you are receiving measurement errors or you want the gate to start on the opposite side of the scanning table use the options in Check Mode Refer to Check Mode on page 42 for information All adjustment and calibration functions are available in Adjustment Mode including the three Check Mode options To access Adjust ment Mode you must turn off the CubiScan and perform a special start up sequence when you turn it back on Refer to Adjustment Mode on page 46 for information You can change whether the CubiScan calculates measurements in pounds or grams inches or millimeters using the Unit Change adjustment see page 57 for instructions CubiScan 50 PS 41 Check Mode Adjustments and Calibration Adjusting Gain Calibrating the Scale Gain adjustments determine the brightness of light required to rec ognize that an item has broken the light beam between the LED transmitters and receivers The LED receivers must be adjusted so they can distinguish between ambient light room lighting and the light being emitted by the LED transmitters The CubiScan auto matically adjusts this level during the start up procedure but if lighting changes either brighter or dimmer during the session the accuracy of the scans may be compromised If you detect a signifi cant change in the room lighting or if measurement errors are o
55. or E1005E2 board Contact Quantronix Encoder cable damage Contact Quantronix Bad position of the origi nal position limit switch Contact Quantronix STOP switch does not stop the scanning gate Limit switch wiring dam aged or broken Contact Quantronix Bad stop circuit Contact Quantronix STOP switch defect Contact Quantronix 68 CubiScan 50 PS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting by Symptom Symptom Possible cause Action Scanning gate moves slowly Timing belt defect Contact Quantronix Too much load on motor Turn off power to stop the motor and push the scanning gate slowly by hand Something is obstructing the scanning gate s move ment Check for an object jamming or being dragged by the scanning gate Abnormal noise when the scanning gate is moving or abnormal vibration of the scan ning table Something is obstructing the scanning gate Check for an object jamming or being dragged by the scanning gate Length and width scan values are abnormal Scratch or dust on the glass surface of the scan ning table Clean the glass surface of the scanning gate see page 36 If glass is scratched or damaged replace the glass Dust or dirt on sensors Clean the photo sensor arrays see page 37 Sensitivity requires adjustment Reset the automatic sensor gain adjustment see page 44
56. ou can remove particles dust or paper debris with a chemi cally treated dry cloth or a fine bristled brush Clean smudges stains or fingerprints with a glass cleaner Apply the cleaner to the cloth rather than spraying it on the glass to avoid getting liquid inside the CubiScan Clean the glass surface any time particles of dust or debris collect Scanning errors can be caused by particles on the glass Be careful not to scratch the glass surface Damage to the glass can cause scanning errors 36 CubiScan 50 PS Maintenance Greasing Clean the Sensor Arrays Greasing A You should routinely clean the scanning gate and photo beam sen sors The photo sensors are located on the left right and top sur faces of the scanning gate Use canned air or a soft bristled brush to clean the surface of the sensor arrays You can try cleaning them weekly and if you receive scanning errors that may be caused by dust on the sensors clean them more often There are two mechanisms inside the CubiScan 50 PS cabinet that require lubrication the scanning gate and the gate driving screw With normal use greasing the mechanisms annually is sufficient If your CubiScan is subjected to heavy use more frequent greasings may be required The scanning gate mechanism is lubricated via two grease fittings one located on each side of the CubiScan Use Alvania grease No 2 AV2 lithium soap group or another grease suitable for bearings
57. ric 0001 9999 74 CubiScan 50 PS Communication Protocol CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 00 normal mode 7 2 Measure Mode Character 01 max mode 02 test mode 9 1 Length Header Character L 4Ch 10 5 Length Numeric 00 00 99 99 15 2 Length Units Character in or mm 00 Valid 17 2 Length Status Character 10 Object too small or not detected 13 Object too large 19 1 Width Header Character W 57h 20 5 Width Numeric 00 00 99 99 25 2 Width Units Character in or mm 00 Valid 27 2 Width Status Character 10 Object too small or not detected 13 Object too large 29 1 Height Header Character H 48h 30 5 Height Numeric 00 00 99 99 35 2 Height Units Character in or mm 00 Valid 37 2 Height Status Character 10 Object too small or not detected 13 Object too large 39 Weight Header Character M 4Dh 40 6 Weight Numeric 00 000 99 999 46 2 Weight Units Character lb org CubiScan 50 PS 75 CubiScan 50 PS Command Set Communication Protocol Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII 00 Valid 01 Weight unstable 48 2 Weight Status Character 02 Weight negative 13 Object too heavy 14 Weight cannot be measured
58. rs To connect a data output cable to the CubiScan do the following Disconnect power from the CubiScan 50 PS and the computer before connecting the serial cable CAUTION 1 Route a RS 232 serial communications cable to the back of the CubiScan 50 PS The cable should be routed and secured so it is not vulnerable to damage or being pulled loose 2 Locate the connection panel on the back of the CubiScan 16 CubiScan 50 PS Unpacking and Setup Connecting a Data Output Cable Optional 3 Connect one end of the serial cable to the port labeled COMI see Figure 8 Figure 8 Back Panel Connectors 4 Connectthe other end of the serial cable to the computer s serial port 5 To secure the serial cable tighten the screws two on each con nector at both ends of the cable It is important that the cable be secure For information on the serial cable pin outs refer to Appendix A Communication Protocol on page 73 CubiScan 50 PS 17 Changing the Power Cord Unpacking and Setup Changing the Power Cord 5 WARNING Disconnect power to the CubiScan 50 PS before changing the The CubiScan 50 PS supports any power source between 100 and 230 VAC 50 60 Hz The CubiScan s power supply adjusts to the connect voltage automatically The unit is shipped with a standard U S style three prong power connector If the CubiScan is shipped to a location outside the U S the appro priate power cord is in
59. rst turned on or any time the START button is pressed Do not place your hands or fingers on the surface across which the gate moves along the sides of the scanning table Do not place any part of your body in the path of the gate Injury may result The scanning table is made of reinforced glass that is strong enough for routine use To prevent glass breakage do not drop or throw objects on the glass sit on the glass or hit the glass If the glass breaks injury may result WARNING Always place hard items e g metal glass rock etc and heavy items that you are measuring gently on the glass scanning table to avoid damage to the glass If the glass breaks injury may result When placing a heavy item on the glass scanning table set it down carefully in the center of the scanning table to avoid damage to the glass or to the load cell If the glass breaks injury may result CubiScan 50 PS 23 Starting the CubiScan Operation Place large items in the middle of the scanning table and make certain the scanning gate will clear the item before you press START or damage to the gate may result Do not place items on the glass scanning table in excess of 33 Ibs 15 kg which is the capacity of the scale CAUTION Do not get water or liquid on the CubiScan 50 PS The cabinet is not water resistant Do not spray water on the cabinet when cleaning the CubiScan Do not place drinks anywhere on
60. sconnect all power to the CubiScan 50 PS before servicing or making any connections Quantronix New Product Limited Warranty Statement of Warranty Subject and according to the Terms and Conditions set forth below Quantronix Inc hereafter referred to as Quantronix warrants to the Buyer that its new product is in accordance with Quan tronix published specifications or those agreed upon with Buyer in writing at the time of sale or lease and that such product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from as applica ble the date of sale or the Commencement Date under a written equipment lease or rental agreement the War ranty Period For purposes of this warranty the term Buyer shall mean and refer only to the party which originally whether from Quantronix directly or from a distributor agent or reseller authorized by Quantronix purchases or leases under a written equipment lease or rental agreement the Quantronix product which is the subject of this warranty Terms and Conditions of Warranty This warranty is applicable exclusively to original equipment products and components which were manufactured by Quantronix Quantronix does not warrant for any purpose any part or component manufactured by another manufacturer nor which is used or rebuilt Quantronix obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement at its op
61. se arising from the use of or inability to use the products nor any incidence of personal injury or property damage arising from the negli gence or willful act of anyone other than itself or its employees Quantronix reserves the right to incorporate improvements in material and design of its products without notice and is not obligated to incorporate the same improvements in equipment previously manufactured Conditions Which Void Warranty This agreement shall not apply to equipment or components which has have A Been the subject of repairs or modifications not authorized by Quantronix B Not been operated under normal use and service according to that for which it was intended C Not been operated or maintained in accordance with Quantronix printed instructions G Been subject to misuse negligent handling improper installation accident damage by fire submersion or act of God Had serial numbers altered defaced or removed Been sold loaned leased subleased or in any other way transferred to or placed within the control of any party other than the Buyer Been operated beyond capacity THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES GUARANTEES LIABILITIES OR WAR RANTIES QUANTRONIX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE This statement sets forth the full extent of Quantronix liability for breach of any warranty or deficiency i
62. t the gain up to 2 At this level even some glass items will block enough light to be scanned For opaque or non transparent items you can set the gain higher which reduces the sensitivity to dust and dirt on the glass scanning table Value Item 2 Translucent or semi transparent objects 3 Normal scanning d Helps to compensate for dust or paper particles on the glass scanning table 2 Press START to apply the gain up value to the current auto matic gain setting CubiScan 50 PS 45 Adjustment Mode Adjustments and Calibration 3 GATE ORG POSITION Select this option to change the originating or starting position of the scanning gate The following screen is displayed 03 GATE ORG POSITION NORMAL POSITION PUSH START The current gate position is shown e g NORMAL POSITION Press START to select the alternate position The options are NORMAL POSITION gate starts and ends at front of scanning table REVERSE POSITION gate starts and ends at back of scanning table often used when scanning large items frequently Adjustment Mode Adjustment Mode contains options for changing the initial settings making periodic adjustments performing calibration and running operation tests on the CubiScan 50 PS The three options in Check Mode are also available in Adjustment Mode To access Adjustment Mode you must turn off the CubiScan and perform a special start up
63. the selected scanning mode NORMAL or MAX It also identifies whether or not the CubiScan has a cor rect zero setting a zero weight when the scanning table is empty NORMAL SCAN MODE M Og 28 CubiScan 50 PS Operation Cubing and Weighing If the M mass or weight value equals 0 zero grams g or pounds lbs the CubiScan is correctly zeroed and ready to take a measurement If the value is not 0 press the T button on the control panel to zero the CubiScan Place the item to be measured on the central area of the scan ning table Remember that the scanning table is glass always place items on the glass gently WARNING Always place hard items e g metal glass rock etc and heavy items gently on the glass scanning table to avoid damage to the glass If the glass breaks injury may result 3 Press START on the control panel The scanning gate passes over the item and then moves back to its starting position Dimensions and weight are calculated and displayed as shown below XXX mm NOR XXX mm XXX mm xs maar XXX g If you are using a monitor with your CubiScan 50 PS view the scanned image on the monitor to verify that the measurement is correct The image on the monitor confirms which points on the item were scanned to get length and width values Sometimes paper debris or particles on the glass may get scanned as part of the ima
64. tion of the warranted equipment or components within the Warranty Period A purchase of leased or rented equipment shall not start a new Warranty Period In the event of the occurrence of a claim under this warranty the Buyer shall have a duty to promptly notify Quantronix in writing of the nature and specifics of the claimed defect Failure to so notify shall void this war ranty Any claim of a warranted defect is subject to inspection and analysis by Quantronix to conclusively iden tify or confirm the nature and cause of failure and application of this warranty Any defective components mechanical or electrical will be repaired or replaced at the discretion and authorization of Quantronix at Quan tronix facilities in Utah It shall be the Buyer s responsibility to return the faulty equipment or components to Quantronix at Buyer s expense Quantronix obligation shall not include transportation charges nor labor mate rial or service charges involved in the removal return or installation of equipment or components Except as provided herein Quantronix shall have no other obligation or liability due to defective equipment or components Accordingly but without limitation Quantronix shall not be liable for losses injury or damage caused to persons or property by Quantronix products or their failure indirect special or consequential damages of any nature including but not limited to loss of profit delays or expenses such as tho
65. view of the object being measured A top view is shown by default Select this option to switch between a top view and a side view The following screen is displayed 12 VIEW SELECT TOP SIDE TOP PUSH START Press START to change the view orientation from top to side or from side to top When finished press F to advance to the next option or turn the CubiScan off and back on to return to normal operation mode 62 CubiScan 50 PS Adjustments and Calibration Adjustment Mode 13 L POS amp GATE MOVE Select this option to manually move the position of the scanning gate which tests the movement of the gate as well as the rotary encoder The following screen is displayed 13 L POS amp GATE MOVE PUSH START 1 Press START and the following screen is displayed The cur rent position of the gate is shown in the second line on the right L POS amp GATE MOVE L POSITION mm FWD START REV T START 2 Press and hold START to move the gate away from the control panel Release the START button to stop the gate at its current position 3 Press and hold T and START to move the gate towards the control panel Release the buttons to stop the gate at its current position As the gate moves the rotary encoder provides the current posi tion of the gate with values of 25 mm to 525 mm 4 When finished press F to adva

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