Configure Weighing Scale

About this task

A weighing scale is a device that records a container's weight. Weighing scales are typically used in manifest, pack, and weighing stations to record weight.

Note: To set up a weighing scale correctly, install the weighing scale at each pack or manifest station that requires weighing scale integration. For more information about installing the weighing scale, see Installing topic.

To configure and set up a weighing scale:

Procedure

  1. From the tree in the application rules side panel, choose System Administration > Devices. The DeviceSetup window displays.
  2. Select Device Types and choose . The Device Type pop-up window displays.
  3. In Device Type, enter a name for the device type. For example, Weighing Scale.
  4. In Description, enter a brief description of the device type.
  5. Choose . The Device Type pop-up window displays. You can view the Weighing Scale device type that you entered.
  6. Select Weighing Scale and choose . The Device Sub Type pop-up window displays.
  7. In Device Sub Type, enter a name for the device sub type. For example, WeighScale-Desc.
  8. In Description, enter a brief description for the device sub type.
  9. Choose . The Device Type pop-up window displays. Choose to view WeighScale-Desc device sub type that you entered.
  10. Select the WeighScale-Desc device sub type for which you want to create a device.
  11. Choose . The Device pop-up window displays.
  12. In Device ID, enter the device identifier. For example, WeighScale-01.
  13. In Additional Attributes panel, under Device Attributes, enter the parameter value for the ClassName as com.yantra.ycp.ui.io.YCPToledoPSImpl.
  14. Enter the parameter value for the PortId to which the weighing scale is connected, if applicable. For example, COM1.
  15. Choose . Now, configure a station for the weighing scale and associate it with a location.
  16. To associate the weighing scale to a station identifier, from the tree in the application rules side panel, choose Warehouse Layout > Stations.
  17. In the Stations window, choose to view the Station Id. For example, PACK_STATION_1.
  18. Select the PACK_STATION_1 station-id. Choose . The Station Device Association pop-up window displays.
  19. In the Device Association panel, select Weighing Scale device type and WeighScale-01 device identifier from the drop-down list.
  20. Choose .
    Note: The user has to create a new resource by copying the Weigh_Station(YME 125) from the HSDE_Pack(exuipack) and change the Java™ Server Page parameter from /wms/wmsmanifest/detail/exuimanifest_detail_anchor.jsp to /wms/wmspack/detail/exuipack_pack_container.jsp?AutoWeigh=Y. Create a new menu and associate the resource to it. Using this menu, the warehouse can pack the items in the container and directly click on Close Container to perform the Weigh, Save, and Close Container actions at the same time.