User's Manual

Connecting to the Scale

When operating in Non-memory mode, you need to setup how the read Electronic ID tag

data is to be transferred to a Scale.

There are two methods:

Bluetooth (wireless), see • Bluetooth to Scale. (p 21)

Data and power cable, see • Data cable to Scale (p 22).

Once you have set up the connection you need to test the connection, see Testing the

connection between Scale and SmartReader (p 23).

Note: You can also connect to a computer or other data logging device. See

“Connecting the SmartReader to the computer” in the SmartReader HR

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User Manual.

Setting up the Scale

Consult the User Manual supplied with your scale. It is likely you will have to set the

time and date and assign a communications port (the SmartReader connects to COM 2

on the Gallagher Scale).

Bluetooth to Scale

Using the short Serial cable, plug the supplied Bluetooth to 1.

RS232 adaptor into the Scale (On a Gallagher Scale connect

to Port 2).

Consult the scale User Manual to turn on the Scale and set it

up to receive the Electronic ID tag data.

Note: Check that the switch on the side of the adaptor is set

to the furthest position, (i.e. ‘PoRI’ on some adaptors), from

the DB9 adaptor.

Activate the SmartReader or access the Bluetooth connection 2.

screen via the Click Trigger menu. The SmartReader screen

activates and the following screen displays: