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• 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.
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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-2314...
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• Menu setting P2 Com PTYPE tPUP or LP50 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. • Menu setting P2 Com Mode ASK •...
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Send weight value on weight change (send and repeat) Tare Query/preset tare weight value Clear tare value Tare immediately Polling-Interval • The time between the cyclic inquiries or when sending commands (Polling) via the interfaces must be longer than 100 ms. KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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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 Brochures, Conformity...
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Open expert mode: Click on OK KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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Right-click on COM 6→Open 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-2314...
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Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "ModE" " Count" (Output mode continuous 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) ...
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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-2314...
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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.
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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 ...
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KERN offers the alibi-memory option KIB-A13 - This means a factory option, installed and preconfigured by Messrs. KERN, when a product with this optional function is acquired. - The alibi-memory offers the possibility to store up to 250.000 weighing results. When the memory is full, the already used IDs are overwritten (starting with the first ID).
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Using the following data can be selected one after the other: o Number of measurement o Date of measurement o Time of measurement o Gross weight o Tare value o Net weight to scroll up, to scroll down KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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Insert USB stick in PC Open Excel table. Now you can evaluate and, where an optional printer is connected, printout the saved data. If one of the following messages appears, confirm by „Yes“: Example of exported data in Microsoft Excel: KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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- Time and date are reset after separation from power supply: → exchange the coin cell battery of the real time clock. - Time and date are reset after separation from power supply despite new battery: → defective real time clock, contact your service partner. KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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• The digit righthand in the display shows the current output status: - „0“ means disabled - „1“ means enabled (test voltage is 12V) (→) to navigate to the desired output or input. Use the arrow keys (↑) to activate or deactivate the out-/or input (12 V constantly) KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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EVDD yellow OUT 1 green OUT 2 HIGH OUT 3 black * power supply of traffic lights resumed in one cable RS 485 interface (Option) The RS 485 interface is only used for the large display KERN KIB-A07. KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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Change settings The arrow keys can be used to change the available settings. Acknowledge setting / exit the menu Either save by pressing or reject by Return to weighing mode Press repeatedly to exit menu. KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314...
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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-2314...
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7 bits, even parity 7 bits, odd parity 8n1* 8 bits, no parity PTYPE tPUP* Standard printer setting LP50 Not documented KERN Communication Protocol LAb x For data output format, Prt x see table below. 1 LAnG eng* Standard settings English Not documented...
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(IP address PC) P9Prt riP_2 riP_3 riP_4 rPort Remote port (Port for communication between PC and KIB-TM SSid_1 SSID SSid_2 PSW_1 WLAN password PSW_2 Factory settings are marked by *. function locked when adjustment switch in verifiable setting (adjustment switch position „LOCK“)
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