Connecting via Bluetooth: EID over Weigh Scale

The recommendation is to connect the EID reader via Weigh Scales in StockMate, and pair the weigh scale indicator via Bluetooth to the EID Device prior to continuing.

Refer to Gallagher user manual for further information.

Device settings

EID reader

Weigh Scale Indicator

The steps for setting up the TW Weigh Scale indicator only need to be done on initial setup. After that, the scale will connect automatically unless the communications settings are deliberately changed.

1. Tap Settings Cog, Device Settings.
   
2. Tap Bluetooth.
   
   
3. The connected Android device will be visible. Tap the device name.
   

   If the Connected Devices section is empty, it means the connection has not been initiated in StockMate. Initiate the connection in StockMate by tapping Save & Test in the Hardware Connections screen. Refer to the Tablet section above for further details. 
   
   
4. When you click ‘Connect’ for the selected device, a ‘Failed to Connect’ message may appear. This is not a cause for concern. As soon as the Session in StockMate is started, the Bluetooth connection will be established.
   
   
5. Ensure the tick is against Data Device (called Data Output on some models). When first setting up it is likely to be against PC/Smart Phone since the TW Weigh Scale indicator needs to be told it will be sending data to another device.
   

   

   Some models will have multiple options: Data Device 1 is for Inputs and Data Device 2 is for Outputs. Select Data Device 2.
   
   
6. Return to Settings, select Equipment Connections. Tap Data Device (Data Output on some models).
   
   
7. In Data Output/Device Settings, ensure the Type is Data Logger. Output Data: all items should be selected. Send: On Weight Lock, Resend on Data Change: Yes.
   
   

   Check Data Logger settings, ensure all items are ticked. Some devices may have NOTE unticked.
   
   
   

   To edit a field, tap on the field to bring up options.
   
   

StockMate Settings

1. In StockMate, from the Dashboard, tap More (three dots at top-right), Preferences.
   
   
2. Tap Config.
   
   
3. From the drop down list select the Communications Method for EID Reader Connected and Weigh Scales Connected.
   
4. Select the TW Weigh Scale indicator device. In this example, it is the TW-1 weigh scale indicator. Tap Save & Test. This will initiate the connection to the TW Weigh Scale indicator. 
   
5. If the EID reader and TW Weigh Scale indicator are successfully connected, the Hardware Connections screen in StockMate will look like the screenshot below. The Save & Test  buttons will be green.
   
6. Scan an EID, and add a weight to the TW Weigh Scale indicator and it will be transferred to StockMate.
   

   
   

   
   
7. To use in a scan session, from the Session Setup screen ensure Hardware Connections is ticked on. Refer to Create New Scan Session – Session Setup (app) for further details.
   To check Hardware connections, tap Config, and edit if required.
   
   

Using the TW Weigh Scale indicator with StockMate

1. The Hardware Connections screen in StockMate should appear as below:
   
   

   EID reader needs to be paired to the Tablet and connected separately in StockMate.

1. On the Android tablet, pair the TW Weigh Scale indicator. Select Bluetooth in the Hardware Connections screen, scan and select TW device, Pair. (In this instance TW-1).  
   
   

   Typical steps for pairing a device to the tablet; Settings > Connections > Bluetooth > Scan. Steps may vary on some Android devices.
   
   
2. From the StockMate Dashboard, tap More (three dots at top-right), Preferences.
   
3. Tap Config.
   
   
4. Select options so the Hardware Connects screen will look like the screenshot below (Paired Device: select the device paired in step 1). Tap Save & Test to establish the connection.
   

   When the connection has been successfully made, the Save & Test buttons will be green as well as the  EID BT button. Do not proceed unless this is the case.

   

TWR Weigh Scale indicator

1. On the TWR Weigh Scale indicator, tap the Settings cog to take you to Settings. Tap Device Settings.
   
   
2. Tap Bluetooth.
   
   
3. The Android device will be visible under Connected Devices. Tap the device name.
   
   

   This will still be empty if you have not initiated the connection in StockMate. To initiate the connection, in StockMate select Save & Test in the Hardware connections screen. See Tablet section above for further detail.
   
   

   

   When you click ‘Connect’ for the selected device, you may see a ‘Failed to Connect’ message. This is not a cause for concern. When a Session is started in StockMate the Bluetooth connection will be established.

   
   
4. Ensure the tick is against Data Output (called Data Device on some models). When first setting up it is likely to be against PC/Smart Phone  since the TWR Weigh Scale Indicator needs to be told it will be sending data to another device.
   
   

   Some models will have multiple options: Data Device 1 is for Inputs and Data Device 2 is for Outputs. Select Data Device 2.
   
   
   
   
5. Return to Settings, tap Equipment Connections. Tap Data Output (Data Device on some models).
   
   
6. In Data Output/Device Settings, Ensure: Output Data: EID, Send: ID Recorded, Resend on Data Change: Yes. Save.

StockMate Settings

1. The StockMate Hardware Connections screen should appear as below.
   
   
   
   
2. To test the device on the TWR indicator return to the home screen and start a New Session. Scan a tag and it will pull through to StockMate.
   
3. To use in a scan session, from the Session Setup screen ensure Hardware Connections is ticked on. Refer to Create New Scan Session – Session Setup (app) for further details.
   

   To check Hardware connections, tap Config, and edit if required.
   

   
   

   

   The steps for setting up the TWR Weigh Scale indicator only need to be done on initial setup. After that, the scale will connect automatically unless the communications settings are deliberately changed.