Setra Systems Super Count Operator's Manual page 26

Setra Super Count scales with firmware 1.8 or higher, can be programmed to print custom label
designs on any serial printer, limited only by the printer's capabilities. This feature, called ScriptCoder™,
allows a label design, or RS-232 output, to be written using a series of codes which are stored in the
scale's memory. The set of codes, or script, is executed each time the specific label design is se-
lected to print. The script can be written to create a customized output to a serial dot matrix printer,
thermal bar code printer, or even a data collection device. The Super Count can store up to ten
different scripts.
WAYS TO CREATE AND STORE A SCRIPT
A script contains preprogrammed text and data which is transmitted from the scale to the printer
when the appropriate print command is sent. There are three ways to create and enter a script; the
best method to use depends on the complexity of the label design.
The first method may be performed using only a Super Count and involves entering codes directly
through the scale keypad. The second method involves scanning codes into the scale using a bar
code menu chart available in the ScriptCoder Label Design & Cable Kit (Setra P/N 404910). Finally,
the third method involves writing the script using the ScriptCoder PC program and downloading it to
the scale via the RS-232 port (also available with the ScriptCoder kit).
ENTERING A SCRIPT VIA THE SUPER COUNT KEYPAD
All of the codes required for a script may be entered directly through the scale keypad. This method
is most suitable for simple label designs as shown in the following example.
To print the part number and APW on a label to appear as:
Part #: 123-456
APW: 2.56789 g
the following transmission sequence would be required from the scale:
- transmit the text "Part #:" and one space
- transmit the contents of the ID register
- transmit one carriage return and one line feed
- transmit the text "APW:" and one space
- transmit the contents of the APW register and one space
- transmit the unit designation letter
- transmit one carriage return and one line feed (for longer labels add linefeeds to the end of
this script to advance to the next label)
Before a script can be entered into the scale's print memory, the scale must be setup to accept the
programming codes. To perform this setup and enter a script, follow the steps below:
1. Enter the print setup code —1111 and then press the setup/cal key.
2. "SEt Pr" will be displayed. Press 0, setup/cal to enter the script mode. "SCrIPt" will be dis-
played.
3. Enter the identifying number for this script, 0 through 9, followed by setup/cal.
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