Rice Lake iDimension LTL Pallet Dimensioning System

Years ago when we thought about shipping pallets via UPS Freight, FedEx Freight, Saia, USF Holland, etc... we just placed a pallet on top of the floor scale, wrote down the pallet weight, and we then sent our cargo off with the freight carrier. Then we simplified the process by connecting the electronic scale to our desktop computer so the actual package weight displayed inside the shipping software. Well, now we have to update our process again since more LTL freight carriers are starting look at both pallet weight and dimensions when it comes to calculating the cost to ship a pallet.

These systems are not inexpensive but when you consider the additional costs of having employees measure by hand each and every pallet, then record the information (hopefully writing down the numbers correctly) the return on investment (ROI) for an iDimension LTL system, available from Central Carolina Scale, can be achieved fairly quickly. And don't forget the freight carriers have started billing customers for pallets that had a DIM weight that was higher than the actual weight.

So an iDimension LTL ROI could be achieved fairly quickly, depending on how many pallets you ship on a daily basis.

iDimension LTL Brochure (pdf file) 

LTL Dimensioning—Fast, Easy and Efficient

Efficient Imaging with Pallet Dimensioning System

• Legal for Trade measurement range for maximum freight size at 96 in x 96 in x 96 in and minimum freight size at 12 in x 12 in x 12 in with 0.5-inch accuracy
• 360-degree access for easy pallet placement in the center of target zone
• No moving parts and solid-state design
• Minimal set-up and training required
• Up to four low-resolution intensity images provide a bounding box to identify measurement recorded and can be configured to include time and date, scan ID, serial number, dimensions and dimensioning indications

A Freight Dimensioner That Assures Quality

EFFICIENT IMAGING WITH A PALLET DIMENSIONER

The iDimension LTL uses advanced sensing technology to accurately determine the cubic dimensions of freight, helping ensure freight code compliance is being recorded and declared.

Ideal for LTL carriers and companies with a high percentage of product shipped via pallet or crate, the iDimension LTL removes the potential for human error when taking measurements. The extra labor of manually determining dimensions is eliminated by accurately capturing freight dimensions in less than two seconds.

LIGHT KITS
An LED light kit reflects a light grid on the floor, eliminating the need to paint, etch or tape the dimensioning zone, and quickly assists forklift drivers.

REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT
Up to two high-resolution cameras perform freight identification, damage assessment and tracking.

OPERATOR DISPLAY
The operator display provides instantaneous feedback to the forklift or pallet jack operator, communicating dimensions and system status.

LIGHTNING SPEED
The iDimension LTL harnesses the fastest processing in the industry. Its advanced imaging technology dimensions LTL freight at a rate of 1-2 seconds within 0.5-inch Legal for Trade accuracy.

RUGGED DESIGN
With no moving parts and a solid-state design, the iDimension LTL can easily integrate into a typical LTL environment. Its rugged computer and industrial electrical components can withstand both the hot and cold extremes of shipping docks. Sensors and cameras are protected from accidental freight impact.

EASE OF INSTALLATION
The iDimension LTL can be installed in one day. Installation technicians will test the interface and train personnel how to use, configure and calibrate the system.

NETWORK INTEGRATION
The iDimension LTL is a network device with a web service interface, providing simple integration using configurable capture definitions through HTTP requests, status checking and XML parsing. In other words, Rice Lake has designed this product to easily transfer images and dimensions to your network.

PART # ....... DESCRIPTION
194205    iDimension LTL System Single, Rugged Internal PC, 8 x 8 x 8ft x 0.5in 
194215    Software license- annual maintenance

Options

• Up to two high-resolution cameras enable freight identification, damage assessment and tracking
• LED lighting kit reflects a light grid on the floor, eliminating the need to paint, etch or tape the dimensioning zone
• 23-inch forklift operator display provides instantaneous feedback to the forklift or pallet jack operator, communicating dimensions and system status
• iDimension software suite provides a customizable GUI and triggering methods, storage, logging and transfer of shipment and dimensional data and ftp images to existing ERP, TMS and WMA without the use of the iDimension web service interface API
• iDimension software suite can be used to integrate the iDimension LTL with barcode scanners, floor scales and forklift scales

171666   Field Install & Training Installation Assistance - iDimension Series
188446   IDim 400 Modular Install Kit 
188757   iDim Hanging Hardware Kit Hanger Assy, wires, and hardware
194208   iDimension LTL, Option 80/20 S & G Ceiling Mount Kit, 25ft Ceiling Height Max 
174132   Power Cord, Pigtail 50ft, SVT, 18 gauge/3 conductor, CEE color code 
174659   Mobile PC stand, iDIm LTL For use with JLT 1412P in LTL terminals 
189332   Mobile PC,Touch Screen iDim400 JLT 1214N Mobile PC Kit, Includes 188825 and 188824 
176019   Test Box,iDim 400 iDimension 400-20in x 20in test box with handles 
188755   iDim Camera Option Kit camera, cabling, and hardware 
194206   iDimension LTL, Option Target Zone Amber LED Light Kit, Set of 4 
193830   Kit,iDimension LTL 21.5" Smart Monitor & Mount Kit - Commercial