Rice Lake WeighVault for Counterpart User Manual
Counterpart
WLAN or
Ethernet
PC
Network
Server
AdHoc connection with
a single Counterpart and PC
Router or
Access Point
Router or
Access Point
Infrastructure connection with multiple Counterparts
Company Network
WeighVault™ Installation Instructions
Option PN 125546
WeighVault allows users to add, edit, and access IDs ove r a Eth ernet or WLAN network connection. WeighVault
surpasses the
data as transactions occur, and provides detailed reports which can be exported to Excel, Word, or PDF.
Counterpart’s 150 ID limitation and eliminates front-panel entry of ID parameters. It also collects
Pre-Installation Checklist
Minimum System Requirements
• 1.0 GHz Intel compatible processor
• 1 GB of RAM
• 850 MB hard drive space (32-bit)
2 GB hard drive space (64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit),
W
indows Vista™ (32-bit or 64-bit) or newer
32-bit or 64-bit Windows operating system
• TCP/IP connections to the
Recommended System Requirements
• 1.0+ GHz Intel compatible processor
• 2 GB of RAM
• 4 GB of hard drive space
• Microsoft Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit),
W
indows Vista™ (32-bit or 64-bit) or newer
32-bit or 64-bit Windows operating system
• TCP/IP connections to the
Figure 1. WeighVault possible connections
Network Requirements
• The PC running the WeighVault service must
have a static IP address
• Known IP address and subnet of the host PC;
if co
SSID and security settings (pass keys and
phrases)
• Network policy must allow passwords of 10
indicator
Other Requirements
charac
• Indicator must be connected to a PC via a
wired Ethernet or wireless network.
• Specific WeighVault settings must be
configured in the indicator
Ethernet/WLAN Connection
The physical connection between the indicator and a
network can be accomplished using:
indicator
• Onboard Ethernet TCP/IP Interface
• Internal WLAN Interface Option, PN 125495
nnecting via WLAN, known network
ters
’s menu.
July 2013 125561
Installation
Note
Setting up WLAN Options
NOTE: For detailed instructions, refer to the manuals supplied
with the option kits. Perform the installation at an ESD-safe
workstation.
1. Disconnect the indicator from its power
source.
2. Remove the back cover from the indicator.
3. Remove the option cover plate.
4. Remove the WLAN option card from its ESD
ba
g.
5. If installing WLAN, carefully screw the
included
antenna onto the white RF cable on
the cover plate. In addition, set the WiPt/Xcvr
switch to the Xcvr position, and place both
CFG/LOOP jumpers in the CFG position.
6. Install the 2 plastic standoffs into the two holes
on the indica
tor's CPU board located
approximately 1.5 inches to the left of J5.
7. Carefully align the Ethernet / WLAN option
ard connector with the J14 COMM-OPTION
c
connector on the indicator's CPU board. Press
down to seat the card in the connector and the
two standoffs.
8. If installing WLAN, the antenna is on the
plate. In washdown environments, we
cover
recommend the antenna joint not be exposed to
the environment as the product may become
trapped in the joint. In non-washdown
applications, the joint should be exposed and
positioned to follow the travel of the indicator's
tilt direction.
9. Hardware installation is complete. Do not
install the
indicator's cover until configuration
is complete.
WeighVault service and editor installation
1. Insert the WeighVault DVD (PN 125546).
2. Click
Install WeighVault Service for 32-bit or
64-bit, depending on your system type.
3. Follow the on-screen steps unti
l you reach the
Database Installer shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Database Installer screen (disconnected)
4. Click Connect.
5. When the status changes from Disc
Connected, click Go.
onnected to
2 WeighVault Installation Instructions
Figure 3. Database Installer screen (connected)
6. Upon successful installation, click Close.
7. Click
Install WeighVault Editor for 32-bit or 64-bit,
depending on your system.
8. Follow the steps until installation is complete;
then, click
Close.
9. Restart your PC.
Computer must be restarted for the WeighVault
service to load.
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