Operating instructions

Activating a Data Output Process
You can define the data output parameter so that output is activated when
a print command is received, or is activated automatically. You have two options
for the automatic mode: data output can be either synchronous with the
balance display update or activated at defined intervals (to select the parameter,
see “Utilities” in Part 2).
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 (for the print function, see Part 2) in addition to an interface cable for
a different device. For the switch, use pins 8 and 15 of this port and a cable up
to 1.5 m or 5 ft long.
If data output is requested by a software command (see the section on
“Data Input Formats”), you can install a 15 m (50 ft) cable for the RS-232C or
a 300 m (984 ft) cable for the 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
are indicated in 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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