Operating instructions

Activating a Data Output Process
You can define the data output parameter so that output is activated either
automatically, or when a print command is received. You have two options for the
automatic mode: data output can be either synchronous with the balance display
or activated at defined intervals (to select the parameter, see part 2, “Utilities”).
Data Output by Print Command
The print command can be transmitted by a software command or by pressing the
print key.
You can connect an external universal switch for remote control to the balance
interface port in addition to an interface cable for a different device. For the switch,
use pins 8 and15 of this port and a cable up to1.5 m or 5 ft. long.
If data output is requested by a software command (see the section on “Data Input
Formats”), you can install a15 m (50 ft.) cable for RS-232C or a 300 m (984 ft.)
cable for RS-423.
Automatic Data Output
In the “auto print” operating mode, the data are output to the interface port without
requiring a print command. You can choose to have data output automatically at
defined print intervals with or without the stability parameter. Whichever parameter
you choose, the data will be output as the readouts appear on the balance display.
If you select the auto print setting, data will be transmitted immediately the moment
you turn on the balance. Automatic data output can be stopped and restarted
either when you press the print key, or when an external print command is received,
if you have set menu code 6 2 1.
These data output functions are described in part 2, “Utilities.”
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