Connection To A Computer; Using Windows Communication Tools (Winct) - A&D FX-200i Instruction Manual

15-2 Connection to a Computer

The balance can be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C serial interface. As an
option, the FXi –02 USB interface is available to transmit the balance data to a personal
computer.
The balance is a DCE device. Use a straight through cable when connecting to a personal
computer. A commercially available modem cable can be used. When purchasing, confirm the
following specifications.
D-Sub 9-pin
Female connector
Inch screw thread

15-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT)

When Windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the WinCT software, that
is downloaded from the A&D website, can be used to transmit the weight data to the personal
computer.
The WinCT has two communication methods: "RsCom" and "RsKey".
RsCom
Can transmit commands to control the balance.
Can make bi-directional communication between the balance and a personal computer using
the RS-232C serial interface.
Can display or store the data using a text file format. Can also print the data using a printer
connected to a personal computer.
When several ports of a personal computer have balances connected, can communicate with
each balance simultaneously.
Can share a personal computer with other application software.
RsKey
Can transmit the weight data output from the balance directly to other application software
such as Microsoft Excel.
Can be used with most application software.
RsWeight
Can retrieve the weight data from the balance and display the data as a graph in real time.
Can calculate and display the maximum, minimum, average, standard deviation and coefficient
of variation.
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