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5.6 WeighVault
WeighVault is a PC program which allows Counterpart users to add, edit, and access IDs over a network
connection. WeighVault surpasses the
Counterpart's 150 ID limitation and eliminates front-panel entry of ID
parameters.
In and Out softkeys can be used to update the ID quantity with inventory changes. Setting up softkeys
is explained in Section 1.7 on page 5. If WeighVault is enabled the inventory changes are also sent to the
WeighVault PC.
It also collects data as transactions occur, and provides detailed transaction and
productivity reports which can be
exported to Excel, Word, or PDF. For WeighVault to function, the following criteria must be met:
• Use on-board Ethernet or wireless option (PN72117 Et
hernet TCP/IP Interface Installation and
Configuration Manual)
• IP address assigned to the
Counterpart (Refer to PN72117 Ethernet TCP/IP Interface Installation and
Configuration Manual) (If using option)
• WeighVault enabled in the
Counterpart menu (ETHERNET menu; see Section 3.6.5 on page 36).
Table 5-1 lists parameters that must be entered
in order for WeighVault to work.
The above mentioned default settings only apply if the VAULT parameter is set to ONBOARD. See Figure
3-10 on page 34.
5.6.1 Demo Setup of Counterpart and WeighVault
Install WeighVault. There are two setup programs that need to be installed.
Computer Side
This setup was completed in Windows 7, however the basic information about setup is applicable to other
computer operating systems.
Use the following steps in setting up W
eighVault on the computer side.
1. Plus in cross-over cable. The computer shoul
d be able to identify this cable.
2. Go to Properties, Internet Protocol, Version 4 - TCP/IPv4.
3. Choose Assign IP address.
4. Use the following IP address for this demo 192.168.0.2 (if setting your system, check with your network
administrator).
5. Click on subnet mask field - and this will fill
screen in automatically.
6. Click OK and close each window.
Counterpart Side
Use the following steps in setting up WeighVault on the Counterpart side.
1. Enter menu settings and go to Ethernet.
2. DHCP should be set to Off.
3. Set the IP address 192.168.0.1 (this should be in the s
ame range as the computer side, but the last digit is
different. (if setting your system, check with your network administrator).
4. Set the subnet mask - 255.255.255.0.
Parameter Default
DHCP Consult with network administrator
IP ADDRESS Consult with network administrator
NET MASK Consult with network administrator
PORT Port 10001
REMOTE IP IP address of computer running W
eighVault - Must be Static
REMOTE PT 5466
VAULT Onboard
or external if using a wireless option
Table 5-1. WeighVault Default Settings
Note