7-bit ASCII, parity, 1 or 2 stop bits – Handshake: 2-wire interface: via software (XON/XOFF) 4-wire interface: via hardware (CTS/DTR) – Protocol: SBI (Sartorius Balance Interface) – Data output format of the balance/scale: 16 or 22 characters Configuring the Interface...
Data Output Functions Printing a Data Record Purpose You can generate a printout of weights as well as other measured values and IDs for documentation purposes. You can format the printout to meet individual requirements. Available Features Print individual values Line format: You can configure a data ID code of up to 6 characters for each of the values printed;...
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Examples of Data Records: Printout without Data ID Codes (Menu Code 7.1. 1): The value currently displayed is printed (weight or calculated value with unit) 1530.0 g Weight in grams 58.562 ozt Weight in Troy ounces 253 pcs Piece count 88.2 % Percentage 105.8 o...
Interface Description Factory Settings Transmission rate: 1,200 baud (5.1 . 4) Parity: Odd (5. 2. 3) Stop bits: 1 stop bit (5. 3.1) Handshake: Hardware, 1 character after CTS (5. 4. 3) Protocol: Standard SBI (5. 5.1) Print manually/automatically: Manual after stability (6.1. 2) Line format: For other applications (7.1.
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Output Format With 16 Characters Display segments that are not activated are output as spaces. Characters without a decimal point are output without a decimal point. The following characters can be output, depending on the characters displayed on the balance/scale: Normal Operation Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...
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Example: Data output + 1255.7 g at stability Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 + * * * 1 2 5 5 · 7 * g * * CR LF Position 1: Plus or minus sign or space Position 2:...
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Special Codes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 S T A T * * * * * * * * * – – * * * * * CR LF Space Overload –...
Data Input Format You can connect a computer to your balance/scale to send commands via the balance/scale interface port to control balance/scale functions and applications. A control command can have up to 4 characters. Each character must be transmitted according to the settings configured in the Setup menu for data transmission.
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If you do not plug a peripheral device into the balance/scale interface port, this will not generate an error message. Handshake The balance/scale interface (Sartorius Balance Interface = SBI) has transmit and receive buffers. You can define the handshake parameter in the Setup menu: –...
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Software Handshake The software handshake is controlled via XON and XOFF. When a device is switched on, XON must be transmitted to enable any connected device to communicate. Activating Data Output You can define the data output parameter so that output is activated either when a print command is received or automatically and synchronously with the balance/scale display (see application program...
Pin Assignment Chart Please refer to the installation and operating instructions supplied with your balance/scale. Cabling Diagram Diagram for interfacing a computer or different peripheral device to the balance/scale using the RS-232/V24 standard and cables up to 15 m (~50 ft.) long No other pins may be assigned in the balance/scale.
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