Setup Ruddweigh 800 Weigh Scale (app)

Setup Ruddweigh 800 Weigh Scale (app)

The Ruddweigh 800 Weigh Scale indicator can be used with StockMate via Bluetooth (Bluetooth adaptor required).

Bluetooth: Weight Only

Bluetooth Adaptor

  1. Plug the Bluetooth adaptor into Port 2 on the Ruddweigh 800 Weigh Scale indicator.
  2. Connect the power cord for the adaptor and power on. The power cord for the adaptor is separate from the power cord to the Weigh Scale indicator.
  3. Change the Bluetooth adaptor settings to reflect the ones below. The adaptor might have different default settings, which must be changed. Refer to the Bluetooth device manual for further details.
    Baud rate: 9600
    Data bit: 8
    Parity: N (none)
    Stop bit: 1

Weigh Scale Indicator

  1. Turn the selector dial to S (SETUP), and navigate through the Setup menu by pressing the first round button on the left.

  2. Select Communication sub menu. Press the first round button on the right as shown in the image below.

  3. Set Port 1 as Unused and Port 2 as RuddWeigh (The Bluetooth adaptor is connected to Port 2).
    Press the first round button on the left to navigate between the listed ports.
    Press the second round button from left, to change options for each port.
    Press the first round button on the right to confirm a selection.

  4. Change selector dial to A (Auto) position to record weights.

Pairing Device

  1. On the Android Tablet, pair the BT Dongle.
    1. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).
    2. Tap the Bluetooth icon.
    3. Scan and select the BT Dongle from the Available devices list. A pairing code will be displayed on the Android device only. Accept the code.
    4. The BT Dongle will now be visible in the Paired Devices section.
      To return to Hardware Connections, use the back button on the Tablet.

StockMate Settings

  1. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).
  2. Tap +Add Device, Weigh Scale.

  3. Select options so the Hardware Connections screen will look like the screenshot below (Paired Device: select the device paired in step 1). Tap Save.
    Idea
    Name the device clearly for easy selection, as multiple devices can be setup within StockMate.

  4. Toggle to initiate the connection. A successful connection will be indicated by a green Bluetooth icon. Tap Close.
    Alert
    A successful connection must be established before proceeding.

  5. Toggle the Ruddweigh 800 to connect.
    Info
    The Bluetooth icon will turn green when successfully connected.

  6. To test: Record a weight on the Ruddweigh 800 Weigh Scale indicator and it will be transferred to StockMate.

    Notes
    If data is not coming through to the Live Readings panel, it is likely the device settings are incorrect - or the connection is not established.
    For troubleshooting tap on the device, and open the console. Send test data - if everything is setup correctly the raw data will be displayed in green.
    Review error messages if applicable and action as required.
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Using in a Scan Session

To use in a scan session, use Hardware Connections to toggle required Devices on. Refer to Create New Scan Session – Session Setup (app) for further details.
To check Hardware connections, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon), and edit if required.
  1. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).
  2. Toggle the Ruddweigh 800 Weigh Scales device to connect.
    Info
    The Bluetooth icon will turn green when successfully connected.