• Use a suitable cable to connect the display unit to the interface of the printer. Faultless operation requires an adequate KERN interface cable. • Communication parameters (baud rate, bits and parity) of display unit and printer must match.
1.2 Printer operation / sample logs (KERN YKB-01N) • Weighing 1. Continuous data output (menu setting P2 Com Mode Com S0 on) Menu setting P2 Com LAb 0 / Prt 0: **************************** **************************** ST, GS 53.2 kg US, GS 53.2 kg...
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P2 Com LAb 3 / Prt 4~7: P2 Com LAb 0/Prt 0: Symbols: Stable value Instable value GS / GW Gross weight Net weight Tare weight Number weighing processes TOTAL Total of all individual weighings <lf> Space line <lf> Space line KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
1.4 KERN Communications Protocol (KERN Interface Protocol) KCP (KERN communication protocol) contains the commands that are used to control the KERN balances via the interface. • Finish commands with CR/LF character. • Consult the KCP manual for more information, available on our KERN website (www.kern-sohn.com).
Several programs are available for data transmission on the balance to a PC. The description below refers to "Kern Balance Connection". • A 10-day free trial of the KERN Balance Connection test version is available for download under www.kern-sohn.com/Downloads/Software. How to install a USB driver (In menu "Downloads/Operating Instructions, Single Projects, Conformity...
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Go to device manager of PC and search for "USB Serial CH340 (COM6). (This COM Port will later be entered in Balance Connection.) KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
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Open expert mode: Click on OK KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
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Right-click on COM 6Open Console and data will be transferred • Now you can set all the other output methods in Balance Connection. • If data transmission is not happening, check the settings described above and re- enter as required. KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "ModE" " Count" (Output mode cont. data output) Menu item "P9Prt" "oPt" "iP1-4" Set IP address KIB-TM as follows: Enter IP address not yet allocated in network: Example: 10.0.1.104...
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As the IP address is saved to the KIB-TM we recommend using a static IP address of the computer. Now enter the IP address for the PC on the display unit: Menu item "P9Prt" "oPt""riP_1-4" (IP address PC) ...
The entry prompt will appear Enter "ipconfig" and press Enter to confirm The PC‘s IP address will appear on the screen) As the IP address is saved to the KIB-TM we recommend using a static IP address of the computer. KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
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• If data transmission is not happening, check the settings described above and re- enter as required. • Restart of KIB-TM is required after making changes to WLAN settings. • After the restart it may take up to 20 sec until the WLAN module is displayed.
5 Bluetooth (Option) Wireless data transmission over a short distance between devices is possible with the help of Bluetooth. Establish connection between KIB-TM and computer/mobile phone. To that end enter the following: • Password: 0000 (alternatively 1234) • Name: HC-06 The menu items shown below must be set in KIB-TM ...
Open an Excel spreadsheet to analyze saved data or, after connecting an optional printer, print them. When the below messages are displayed, confirm them by pressing “Yes”. Sample data exported to Microsoft Excel: Record Date Time of Gross Tare value Net weight Weighing number of weighing weighing weight unit KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
• The number on the left of the display designates the output number (connected to OUT1-OUT8 or IN1-IN2). • The number on the right of the display designates the current output status: - “0“ means deactivated - “1“ means activated (test voltage: 12V) KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
OUT 1 green OUT 2 HIGH OUT 3 black * Voltage is supplied to the indicator light via a single cable. 8 RS 485 interface (optional) The RS-485 interface is used exclusively with the KERN KIB-A07 large-format display. KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
The arrow keys can be used to change the available Change settings settings. Acknowledge setting / exit the menu Either save by pressing or cancel by pressing Return to weighing mode Press repeatedly to exit menu. KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
One output for stable weighing value Continuous data output of stable weighing values • Output after pressing • Precondition for alibi memory Manual totalizing Press and the weighing value will be added to the summation memory and issued. KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
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Linearisation Gravitational constant at place of installation Gravitational constant at place of manufacture Keyboard lock enabled P4 OTH LOCK off* Keyboard lock disabled Animal weighing enabled off* Animal weighing disabled watch as screensaver enabled off* watch as screensaver diabled KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
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Factory setting dAtE Setting date: Format: TTMMJJ P8 ind tIME Setting time: Format: HHMMSS ALibi Alibi memory dAtA Number of saved records rdAtA Read the record value ErASE Delete all data ExPT Export data (USB stick) PrEt Enter pre-tare value KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812...
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