SM2 PC Manual Cover 8/29/03 1:10 PM Page 1 USER’S GUIDE SCALE MASTER II PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE ® INSTALLATION and USER’S GUIDE Scale Master II ® is a registered trademark of CALCULATED INDUSTRIES, INC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries by Scale Master Technologies, LLC, 2003. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Printed in Hong Kong © Calculated Industries, Inc.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................................................................................2 CONNECTING THE SCALE MASTER II TO YOUR PC .......................3 INSTALLING THE PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE .................................4 Windows (9x/NT/2000/ME/XP) Installation........................................4 Windows 3.1 Installation ..................................................................10 DOS Installation ............................
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Scale Master ® II PC Interface Kit lets you transfer values from your Scale Master II (SMII) digital plan measuring system directly to your favorite application program (e.g., Excel spreadsheet or estimating software). This saves you time while reducing costly estimating errors! KIT INCLUDES: interface cable, USB adapter and software REQUIREMENTS: • PC or compatible with CD-ROM drive • DOS, Windows 3.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 3 CONNECTING THE SCALE MASTER II TO YOUR PC Follow the instructions below to connect your Scale Master II (SMII) Digital Plan Measuring System to your PC: 1. If using the serial port turn your computer off. If using the USB port go to 1b. 1a. Serial Port — Plug the 9-pin side of the black interface cable (included in your kit) into the serial port on the back of your computer’s hard drive. Tighten the screws. If necessary, attach an adapter.* Turn your computer on. 1b.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 4 INSTALLING THE PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE The next step is installing the PC Interface software program to your computer’s hard drive. Please follow the instructions below for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP, or the instructions beginning on page 10 for Windows 3.1 or DOS. Windows (9x/NT/2000/ME/XP) Installation 1. Insert the compact disc (included in your kit) into your PC’s CDROM drive. 2. If your CD Drive is configured for Autostart, you will see the startup menu.
215UG-E-G 3. 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 5 If your CD Drive does not Autostart, select Run from the Start menu and click Browse. Select your CD Drive within the “Look in:” box. Double-click on the launch.exe icon. Click OK.
6215UG-E-G 4. 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 6 Click the “Install SM2 PC Interface Software” button on the Startup menu. A small menu will pop up which says, “This will install SM2 Connect. Do you wish to continue?” Click Yes. The program will selfextract. 5. An installation menu (InstallShield Wizard) will appear. You are ready to begin installation to your computer’s hard drive. Click on the Next button to begin. Follow the instructions and continue selecting Next until installation is complete.
6215UG-E-G 6. 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 7 When installation is complete, the final menu will prompt you to finish the setup. Check “Yes, Launch the program file”, then click “Finish” in order to complete the installation process and start the SM2 Interface program. Some computers may request to be restarted at this time. NOTE: If you do not launch the program file at this time, you can start the program later by double-clicking the SM2 Connect icon on your Desktop.
6215UG-E-G 7. 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 8 The SM2 Connect Configuration Menu will be displayed. 7a. If you are using the serial port connection, and no changes need to be made to the defaults, then click OK to start the SM2 interface program. 7b. If you are using the USB adapter, select “USB” from the Connection Menu, and check the AutoDetect USB checkbox. If no changes need to be made to the defaults, then click OK to start the SM2 interface program.
6215UG-E-G 8. 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 9 If using the Serial port, a “Driver is Active On COM1” prompt will then appear. If using the USB port, a “Driver is Active On USB” prompt will then appear. Click on the OK button. This will minimize or move the Menu to the bottom of your screen. 9. Remove the CD-ROM. 10. You are ready to begin. Proceed to page 13, “Sending Values to Your Spreadsheet Application Program.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 10 Windows 3.1 Installation 1. Select Run from the Start menu, and click Browse. Select the win31 folder and double-click on it, then find setup1.exe and double-click on it. 2. Follow the instructions. See page 11, “About the Configuration Menu,” for Configuration Settings. DOS Installation You must be in native DOS mode (not a DOS window in Windows) for the installation and the driver to work properly. 1.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 11 ABOUT THE CONFIGURATION MENU Connection — The first section of the Configuration Menu, Connection, selects the Communications Port that the SMII will use to interface with your PC. Com 1 is the recommended port and is therefore the default. If you know that COM 1 is already being used by another device on your computer, or receive the message, “Couldn’t open COM 1,” then try selecting COM 2, COM 3, or COM 4 until you have tried all four COM ports.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 12 TERMINATING SEQUENCE — The selections on the left side of the Configuration Menu have to do with how your data is transferred to your spreadsheet or other software program. Currently, it is defaulted to “Enter,” which commands your cursor to enter transferred data in a column of cells (down) or in a row (to the right) in your spreadsheet, depending on your program’s setup.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 13 SENDING VALUES TO YOUR SPREADSHEET APPLICATION PROGRAM The PC interface program sends a single value (the main value on your display) measured by your Scale Master II to your wordprocessing program, a selected cell in your spreadsheet or estimating software program, or any other Windows application that accepts keyboard entry. The Interface program sends linear distances, areas, volumes or counts directly to your PC.
6215UG-E-G 7. 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 14 When finished rolling, press the [SET] key on your Scale Master II to send the value on the display to the selected cell in your spreadsheet or application program. NOTE: If measuring in feet and inches, the value is automatically converted from feet-inch format to decimal feet. 8. Once you see the value transferred to the spreadsheet, press the red [RESET] key on the Scale Master II to reset the unit and continue measuring by repeating the above steps.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 15 Sending Areas or Volumes Sending Areas 1. Open your spreadsheet or application program and click on a desired cell. 2. Roll the first dimension with your Scale Master II and press [LENGTH]. This will store the value as length. NOTE: The SMII will reset to zero after you press Length or Width. 3. Roll the second dimension and press [WIDTH]. 4. Press [SQ/CU] [SET]. This will calculate the area from the stored length and width values and send it to your PC.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 16 Clearing Values in Registers Values stored in Length, Width and Height are semi-permanently stored, meaning they will remain stored even after a [RESET], but will clear if the SMII is turned off. To clear values without turning the SMII off: 1. Clear stored length: press [RESET] and [LENGTH] together 2. Clear stored width: press [RESET] and [WIDTH] together 3.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 17 Sending Counts 1. Press the [COUNT] key to count the value. 2. Press [RCL] [COUNT] to move this counted value to the main display of your SMII. 3. Press [SET] to send this count to your PC. 4. To reset the count, press [RESET] and [COUNT] at the same time. Sending Values Stored in Memory The Memory function allows you to add multiple values and send them to your PC. To send rolled values: 1. Roll the first value.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 18 EXITING AND REACTIVATING THE PROGRAM Exiting SM2 CONNECT Interface Program The Disable option within the Configuration Menu will close the connection to the communication port and exit the program. Reactivating SM2 CONNECT Interface Program Your Scale Master II PC Interface program must be reactivated or opened after you turn your computer off and on in order to activate the interface capability.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 19 PC INTERFACE COMMANDS [SET] Sends the displayed value to a cell in your PC’s spreadsheet or estimating program. The numerical value on the main display will be sent without display legends or annunciators. Also, this value will only be displayed on your PC in decimal format. [RCL] [SET] This will allow you to use the [SET] key as if it were not connected to the PC. [RCL] [COUNT] [SET] Recalls the Count value to the main display, then sends the value to your PC.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Q: Why won’t my SMII send values to my computer? A: Check or adjust any of the following: 1. Check the interface program to make sure it is turned on or activated (open the Interface program by selecting Start: Programs: SM2 Connect: SM2 Connect and click OK). The SM2 Connect menu will minimize, or appear at the bottom menu of your computer screen. 2. Are you using the serial or USB interface? a. Ensure that the cable is plugged in properly on both ends.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 21 4. Are any USB devices attached to your computer? a. Devices such as digital cameras, digitizers, USB mice, etc. may interfere. b. Remove the other USB device, restart your computer, plug your ScaleMaster in, install SM2 Connect software, and then plug the other USB device back in. 5. Are you using it with an estimating program? a. If it works in Windows programs such as Excel, notepad, etc.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 22 HYPERTERMINAL (For Serial Connection) 1. If the Scale Master II is not sending values to your bid program or your spreadsheet, you may need to check your Communications Ports (COM ports) by using HyperTerminal. HyperTerminal is a Windows program that checks to see if the Communications Ports are sending to Windows, without the use of any software. 2. To access HyperTerminal, click the Start icon at the bottom left of your screen. Now click on Run, type in hypertrm.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 23 The settings should read: Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None 7. After changing the settings click OK. 8. Once you find a communications port that is active (does not have an error message and you see a blank screen), you should turn on your Scale Master II, roll a measurement, and press [SET] to send it to HyperTerminal. The value should appear within the HyperTerminal window. 9.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 24 LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. BY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE, DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE AND PROMPTLY RETURN IT TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A FULL REFUND. The enclosed computer program(s) (“Software”) is licensed, not sold, to you by Calculated Industries, Inc.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 25 d) Notwithstanding any other terms in this License, if the Software is licensed as an upgrade or update, then you may only use the Software to replace previously validly licensed versions of the same software. You agree that the upgrade or update does not constitute the granting of a second license to the Software (i.e.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 26 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY CALCULATED. CALCULATED AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 7.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 27 LEGAL NOTES Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, Inc., by Scale Master Technologies, LLC, 2003. User’s Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, Inc., 2003. Scale Master ® and Calculated Industries ® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc.
6215UG-E-G 9/2/03 2:38 PM Page 28 NOTES 28 — Scale Master ® II – PC Interface
