Rice Lake CLS-920 User Manual

CLS-920i Cargo Lift Scale

Note

WLAN board location in 920i indicator

Antenna location

WLAN Installation Instructions

PN 96355

Before installing this option, contact the IT administrator to obtain network communication protocol codes and have a RS-232 communications cable or regular comm port cable ava the 920i while installing and setting up the wireless network.

ilable to run between the PC and

The CLS-920i Cargo Lift Scale offers an optional Lantronix® WiP o r t (WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network) wireless networking device which is installed inside the 920i indicator. This option can be used for real-time data

transmission to warehouse management systems. The Windows

based configuration software, DeviceInstaller is required for installation and setup. It is available on the CD that comes with the kit. The WLAN option can be factory installed upon request when purchasing the CLS-920i Cargo Lift scale or can be purchased separately and installed on site.

The wireless LAN option kit contains the following:

• Pluggable wireless board (PN 97789)

• Antenna (PN 98357)

• CD containing Lantronix information (PN 72763)

The following photo shows the WLAN ca

rd and antenna inside the 920i enclosure.

Figure 1. WLAN Board and Antenna Location Inside the 920i Enclosure

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Enclosure Disassembly

WARNING

Wireless Antenna

LANTRONIX WiPORT

Indicates Option Card Cable Ties

The indicator enclosure must be opened to install the WLAN components.

The CLS-920i has no on/off switch. Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from

the power outlet.

1. Disconnect power to the indicator and remove unit from the forklift.

2. Place the indicator face-down on an anti-static work mat.

3. Remove the screws that hold the ba

4. Lift the backplate away from the enclos

ckplate to the enclosure body.

ure and set it aside.

Installing Option Cards

Install the WLAN option card is as follows:

Option cards are not hot-pluggable. Disconnect power to the CLS-920i before installing the WLAN option card.

1. Ensure that power has been disconnected from the indicator.

2. Remove backplate as described in the previous section.

3. Carefully align the WLAN option card onto connector J6 (slot

4. Press down to seat the option card in the CPU board c

onnector.

5. Use the screws provided in the option kit to secure the othe standoffs on the CPU board.

6. Set up the WLAN configuration parameters as explained on page 5.

7. Make connections to the option card as required. Use ca as shown in Figure 2.

8. When installation and configuration is complete, rea

ssemble the enclosure as shown on page 11.

2) on the CPU board.

r end of the option card to the threaded

ble ties to secure loose cables inside the enclosure

Figure 2. Installed Option Cards, Showing Secured Cables

2 CLS WLAN Installation Instructions

Mounting the Antenna

Antenna extending out from the bottom of the indicator

Place the 802.15 wireless load cell module far enough away from the WLAN antenna per FCC rules See WiPort Disclaimer on page 13.

Place WLAN antenna in cord grip furthest from 802.15 wireless load cell module.

Note

The antenna is already wired to the WLAN board.

1. Place the antenna through the smallest cord grip, furthest awa (see Figure 3).

1. Tighten the antenna once its been pushed through the hole.

Figure 3. Location of the WLAN Antenna

The CLS-920i automatically recognizes installed option cards when the unit is powered on.

To comply with FCC regulations, the antenna should be placed as far as possible away from the 802.15 wireless load cell kit module. The following photo shows the 80 antenna locations on the indicator.

y from the 802.15 wireless load cell kit 

2.15 wireless load cell module and WLAN

Figure 4. Location of 802.15 Wireless Load Cell Module and WLAN Antenna Location

Wireless Configuration via Serial Mode

Connect a cable into the J2 connector of the installed WLAN option to a PC

Wiring is as follows: TxD = J2, Pin 1 RxD = J2, Pin 2 Gnd = J2, Pin 3 or 4

The CLS-920i must configure so that it can communicate on the network. WiPort (WLAN) is configurable using a PC and a terminal program (like Windows XP Hyperterminal) to access the device serial port locally.

To configure the WiPort (WLAN option), connect a serial cable from the J option card to a PC.

Figure 5. WLAN Serial Cable Wiring From the WLAN Option Card

2 connector of the installed WLAN

Jumpers

There are two configuration jumpers located on the WLAN option board. See Figure 6. These jumpers must be set to the ON position to configure the WLAN option.

Figure 6. Configuration Jumper Location on WLAN Option Board

4 CLS WLAN Installation Instructions

Set WLAN Configuration Parameters

Note

Once the configuration jumpers are in the ON position, use the following steps to make the necessary settings for the WLAN option.

Not all devices display information in the same manner and depending on the IT department’s software choice for configuring the WLAN option, the screens di

If using Lantronix DeviceInstaller, additional infor

1. Select the Hyperterminal program on the PC.

2. Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection and press

Figure 7. Hyperterminal Connection Description Screen

3. Select an option for connection.

4. Select the comm port connect

5. Press

OK.

ed to the serial cable

splayed may be different.

mation can be accessed at www.lantronix.com.

OK.

Figure 8. Connect To Screen

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