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PicoCooler Vision with Imbera - Operator Guide
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Purpose

This guide walks Operators step-by-step through the unboxing, installation, wiring, and initial configuration of a PicoCooler Vision with Imbera - so the cooler is fully operational and ready for stocking and transactions.

In this article you will:

  • Unpack and inspect the cooler, and all included materials.
  • Install shelves, leveling screws, and stabilize the unit.
  • Mount the Pico device, and connect the required cables.
  • Configure the system, and perform a test unlock.

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Tools and Included Materials

Required Tools: Torx 20 & 25 screwdriver, CIR Wifi app (Android or iOS)

Recommended Tools / Safety: safety goggles, shoes, gloves, pliers, Phillips or flathead screwdriver

Included in Shipment:

  • Imbera Installation Guide & User Manual
  • Pico device (pre-installed on door mounting bracket)
  • Machine screws ((2) 8-32 x 5/8"; (3) 10-32 x 7/8")
  • Leveling skids and (4) leveling screws
  • (5) Shelves and (20) shelf clips

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Process

1. Unpack the Cooler and Materials

Unload near the final install location. Allow 4-6 feet of workspace. 30 minutes are typically needed for unpacking, shelf installation, and testing the device. 

The Cooler and rear-mounted Technology Box are powered separately; ensure a 120 V outlet with at least 2 available sockets.

2. Access the Cabinet

To access (unlock) the cabinet for the first time, follow the recommended or alternate method below.

Recommended Method (Unlock via App)

  1. Download the CIR WiFi app by SOFTEL (in the AppStore for iOS or PlayStore for Android); allow location and bluetooth permissions.
    The app is used to remotely lock/unlock the cooler using your mobile phone.

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  2. Power the cooler.

  3. Note the MAC address printed on the SOFTEL CIR WIRELESS tag on the inner cabinet wall.
    (The MAC address is identifiable by 6 pairs of characters). 

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  4. Open the CIR WiFi app.
    1. A screen labeled BLE Devices will scan for and display MAC addresses of nearby Bluetooth devices. Look for and tap the entry that matches the MAC Address on the sticker.
    2. Tap the Unlock button to unlock the cooler door.
    3. The cooler door will unlock, and a Success Unlocked message will appear on the app.

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After opening the door, consider propping it open to avoid repeating these steps. To lock the door again, tap the Lock button in the app, or disconnect the cooler's power cord from the electrical outlet.

Alternate Method (Unlock During a Power Outage)

The door's backup Unlock Button (located behind the Front Grill, below the cabinet) is intended to allow access during a power outage.
It is connected to the main power as well as a backup 9V battery, which has a limited number of uses before the battery must be replaced.

  1. If the power is not on already, move the Unlock Button Power Switch to the ON position.

  2. Press the Unlock Button while pulling on the door.
    1. A tool inserted between the gaps of the grill may be sufficient to access the button. However, if you need to remove the grill to reach the button, remove the Phillips head screws (one on either side), then push down on the top of the grill firmly and evenly on both sides while pulling it toward you.

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  1. After opening, prop open the door until ready to install the Pico device, to avoid needing to reuse the Unlock Button.

3. Adjust Support Screw

The cooler shipped with a Support Screw, which secured the door during transport. It's found under the door on the bottom-left when the cabinet is open.

  1. Fully tighten the support screw by turning it clockwise by hand until the screw doesn't turn easily anymore. PCV Imbera - Door Support Screw.jpg

4. Install the Leveling Screws

Install the (4) leveling screws by first starting as level as possible. Imbera coolers have autoclosing hinges.
If the door does not passively close on its own, lower the (2) rear leveling screws in small, equal adjustments, testing the door operation each time.

5. Install the Pico Unit

Disconnect external power before proceeding.

Identify Cable Connections

There are 3 cables coming out of the door of the cooler, which go into the following plugs on the rear of the Pico:

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Connect the Cables

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6. Attach the Door Mounting Bracket

To attach the Door Mounting Bracket:

  1. Close the door.

  2. Secure the (3) 10-32 × 7/8″ screws on the left side of the mounting bracket first, as these load the most weight.

    PCV Imbera - Mounted Pico.jpeg
  3. Secure the (2) 8-32 × 5/8″ screws on the right side of the mounting bracket.

7. Pico Device Configuration

These final steps result in the cooler being ready for operation.

  1. Connect the power cords for both the Cooler and the Technology Box to an outlet.

  2. The Pico device will turn on and display a Health Safety Alert (HSA), which appears as a red box stating, "Unable to unlock cabinet, Lock reset required, please contact operator."
  3. Use the CIR WiFi app to unlock the cooler (as previously mentioned in steps 4-5 of the Recommended Method section of this guide).

  4. Login to the Pico Driver Menu:
    tap the top-left corner of the screen five times > input the PIN for the account > tap the green checkmark.
    (The buttons to Unlock and Lock under Cabinet Functions will show as currently disabled.)

  5. Tap the circle icon at the bottom of the screen, then touch and drag upward on the up arrow icon.

  6. Tap Mobile Setup on the list of apps that appear. This displays a screen with Kiosk Information and Network Information.

  7. Tap Testing & Tools > Test Connectivity.
    If Checking For Updates is yellow, tap Next to download and install updates. Otherwise tap Back to return to Testing & Tools.

  8. If updates were not installed, continue. If updates were installed, scroll down and tap Reboot. After rebooting, repeat steps 4-5.

  9. Repeat steps 6-7.

  10. Tap Mobile Agent. If all items are green, continue. If any items are yellow or red, tap Check for Updates.

  11. Tap Launch Market. Repeat steps 4-5.

  12. Tap Unlock under Cabinet Functions. The door will unlock to confirm the device unlocks the cabinet.

  13. The cooler is now ready to stock and test a transaction.

HSA Reset Instructions

In the event of an HSA lockout, the Cir WiFi app is needed to unlock the cooler, which clears the warning.

For instructions on how to unlock the cooler with the app, please see the Recommended Method (Unlock via App) section of this article.