FreightPOP supports Cubiscan dimensional scales to automate the capture of package weight and measurements, streamlining the shipping process and reducing manual entry errors. This guide walks through the two types of supported Cubiscan integrations and how to use them effectively within FreightPOP.

Real-Time Pull Scales (Models 150, 325)

Real-time pull scales are connected directly to your company’s network and accessed via their IP addresses. When you interact with a package in FreightPOP, data is pulled instantly from the scale.

How They Work

  • Capture weight and dimensions in real time

  • Use FreightPOP’s API to pull data on demand

  • Can assign multiple scales to users

  • Compatible with warehouse workstation setup

Setup Instructions

  1. Install the Printer Connector
    Install and run the FreightPOP Printer Connector on a PC that has access to the local network.

  2. Configure the Scale in FreightPOP
    Navigate to Settings > Company > Printers and Scales > Cubiscan, then,

    • Click Add New.

    • Enter the following information:

      • Name: Choose a descriptive name for the scale

      • Base URL: Enter the scale’s IP address (e.g., http://192.168.0.5)

      • Users: Select users who should have access to this scale

      • Workstation: Assign to a specific workstation, if applicable

      • Model: Choose Model 150 or 325

  3. Verify the Connection
    When you click Add, FreightPOP sends an API request to the scale’s /CSMeasure endpoint.

    • A successful response will include "Measure_Status": "00"

    • If any other value is returned, FreightPOP will display:
      "Cubiscan failed to connect. Please check the info you have entered is correct and try again."

Using the Scale in the Shipment Workflow

  • When assigned, your scale will appear as a selectable option in the Shipment Details section

  • Click the blue Cubiscan link next to a package to pull data from the scale

  • The scale must have a package placed on it at the time of the request

  • Repeat the process for additional packages as needed

QBIT-DB Push Scales (Models 1200, 1100)

These scales push package data into FreightPOP in advance of the shipping process. This method is ideal when dimensioning happens upstream from shipment creation.

How They Work

  • Package data is sent to FreightPOP via API

  • Data is linked to an order number and stored until used

  • Shipment details populate automatically when the order is selected in FreightPOP

Setup Instructions

  1. Navigate to Settings > Company > Printers and Scales

  2. Open the Cubiscan QBIT-DB tab

  3. Click Add New to open the configuration window

  4. Fill in the following:

    • Name: Nickname to identify this scale

    • API Key: Auto-generated and populated by FreightPOP (used for authentication)

    • Endpoint: Auto-populated with the FreightPOP endpoint that will accept package data

    • Cubiscan Model: Select Model 1200

    • Users: Select users who should have access

Click Save to finalize the configuration.

Sending Data to FreightPOP
Each configured QBIT-DB scale will have a unique API endpoint. This endpoint includes an embedded API key and is used to send package data to FreightPOP. Duplicate records (based on identifier and package attributes) will be ignored.

Example JSON payload:

json

{ "identifier": "Sal1", "packType": "test3", "netLength": "5", "netWidth": "5", "netHeight": "5", "netWeight": "5", "dimUnit": "in", "wgtUnit": "lb", "timeStamp": "2023-06-04T18:07:27.2685343+05:00", "updated": "Y" } 

Auto-Populating Shipment Details
When users go to the Quote/Ship page:

  • A Cubiscan dropdown will appear in the Shipment Details section if the user has been assigned a scale

  • Select the appropriate scale model

  • Enter the order number (matching one previously used in the API call)

  • FreightPOP will populate the shipment details based on the saved data

Image Handling
If your Cubiscan scale captures package images, those images will appear under the Documents tab of the associated order in the Quote/Ship page.

If you need help with setup or have additional questions, please reach out to FreightPOP support.