KERN KIB-TM User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Additional description interfaces
KERN KIB-TM
Version 1.4
2023-01
GB
KIB-TM-ZB-e-2314

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KERN KIB-TM
Version 1.4 2023-01
Additional description interfaces
Contents
1RS 232 (standard) .................................................... 3
1.1 Technical data ....................................................................... 3
1.2 Printer operation / sample logs (KERN YKB-01N) ......................................... 4
1.3 Output log (continuous output).......................................................... 6
1.4 KERN Communications Protocol (KERN Interface Protocol) ................................ 6
2USB interface (KIB-A03) (optional)..................................... 8
3Ethernet (optional) .................................................. 11
4WLAN (Optional) .................................................... 13
5Bluetooth (Option) .................................................. 15
6Alibi memory (Option) ............................................... 16
6.1 General information about the alibi-memory option ....................................... 16
6.2 Description of the components ........................................................ 16
6.3 Protection of the stored legally-relevant data and measures to prevent data loss ............. 17
6.4 Enabling the alibi memory ............................................................ 17
6.5 Show the alibi data................................................................... 17
6.6 Exporting the alibi data to an USB-stick................................................. 18
6.7 Export alibi data to PC................................................................ 18
6.8 Corrective measures ................................................................. 19
7I/O interface (Option) ................................................ 20
8RS 485 interface (Option) ............................................ 21
9Menu............................................................... 22

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1 RS 232 (standard)
You can print weighing data automatically via the RS 232C interface or manually by
pressing via the interface according to the setting in the menu.
This data exchange is asynchronous using ASCII - Code.
The following conditions must be met to provide successful communication between the
weighing system and the printer.
•Use a suitable cable to connect the display unit to the interface of the printer.
Faultless operation requires an adequate KERN interface cable.
•Communication parameters (baud rate, bits and parity) of display unit and printer
must match. For a detailed description of interface parameters, please refer to
chapter 9, Menu block “P2 COM“
1.1 Technical data
Connection
4 pin d-subminiature bushing
Pin1
RX
Input
Pin2
TX
Output
Pin3
GND
Signal ground
Pin4
N/C
Not connected
Baud rate
Optional 600/1200/2400/4800/9600
Parity
8 bits, no parity / 7 bits, even parity / 7 bits, odd parity

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1.2 Printer operation / sample logs (KERN YKB-01N)
•Weighing
1. Continuous data output
(menu setting P2 Com Mode Com S0 on)
Menu setting P2 Com LAb 0 / Prt 0:
****************************
ST, GS 53.2 kg
****************************
****************************
US, GS 53.2 kg
****************************
2. Data output after pressing of
(menu settings: P2 Com Mode Pr1,
Changes to menu settings Lab and Prt do not affect the
layout of the sample log)
Menu setting P2 Com LAb 0 / Prt 0~3 or LAb 3 / Prt 4~7:
****************************
ST, GS 53.2 kg
****************************
****************************
ST, NT : 52.6 kg
****************************
•Counting
****************************
PCS 100
****************************

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•Totalization
3. Data output after pressing
(menu setting P2 Com Mode Pr2)
P2 Com LAb 3 / Prt 4~7:
P2 Com LAb 0/Prt 0:
Symbols:
ST
Stable value
US
Instable value
GS / GW
Gross weight
NT
Net weight
TW
Tare weight
NO
Number weighing processes
TOTAL
Total of all individual weighings
<lf>
Space line
<lf>
Space line

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1.3 Output log (continuous output)
•Weighing
HEADER1: ST=STABLE，US=UNSTABLE
HEADER2: NT=NET，GS=GROSS
•Menu setting P2 Com PTYPE tPUP or LP50
1.4 KERN Communications Protocol (KERN Interface Protocol)
KCP (KERN communication protocol) contains the commands that are used to
control the KERN balances via the interface.
•Menu setting P2 Com Mode ASK
•Menu setting P2 Com PTYPE KCP
•Finish commands with CR/LF character.
•Consult the KCP manual for more information, available on
our KERN website (www.kern-sohn.com).
The following commands are supported:
@
Cancel
I0
List all implemented KCP commands
I1
Query KCP level and KCP versions
I2
Query device information (type, capacity)
I3
Query device software version
I4
Query serial number
I4˽A˽“xxxxxxxx“
Set serial number (default value is K123456)
I5
Query SW-Identification number
S
Send stable weight value
SI
Send weight value immediately
SIR
Send weight value immediately and repeat
Z
Zero
ZI
Zero immediately
D
Display: Write text to display
D˽“˽“
Clear Display (after D-Command)
K
Keys: Set configuration

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SR
Send weight value on weight change (send and repeat)
T
Tare
TA
Query/preset tare weight value
TAC
Clear tare value
TI
Tare immediately
Polling-Interval
•The time between the cyclic inquiries or when sending commands
(Polling) via the interfaces must be longer than 100 ms.

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2 USB interface (KIB-A03) (optional)
Set the following menu items (see chap. 9)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "intF" "USB"
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "ModE" "CoUnt"
Several programs are available for data transmission on the balance to a PC.
The description below refers to "Kern Balance Connection".
•A 10-day free trial of the KERN Balance Connection test version is available
for download under www.kern-sohn.com/Downloads/Software.
How to install a USB driver
(In menu "Downloads/Operating Instructions, Single Brochures, Conformity
Declarations, Driver" on the KERN Homepage (www.kern-sohn.com)
Select driver CH341
Connect USB interface KIB-A03 of balance with PC
Go to device manager of PC and search for "USB Serial CH340 (COM6).
(This COM Port will later be entered in Balance Connection.)

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Open expert mode:
Click on OK

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Adding an interface:
- Click on "Add"
- Click on "RS-232 Port (manual)"
- Tab "RS-232 properties"
In Balance Connection choose the
selected COM Port of the PC and set
the interface parameters (baud, data
bit, stop bit, etc.).
Click Apply, close window.
Right-click to enable COM 6 or click
on "Enable Port"
Ensure that balance is switched on.
Right-click on COM 6→Open
Console→and data will be
transferred
•Now you can set all the other output methods in Balance Connection.
•If data transmission is not happening, check the settings described above and re-
enter as required.

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3 Ethernet (optional)
The Ethernet allows you to transmit data via cable to devices (such as computers,
printers etc.) that are interconnected in a local network. No direct connection between
KIB-TM and PC is necessary.
Set the following menu items in KIB-TM (See chap. 9)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "intF" "EnEt" (Enable output Ethernet)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "ModE" " Count" (Output mode continuous
data output)
Menu item "P9Prt" "oPt" "iP1-4" Set IP address KIB-TM as follows:
Enter IP address not yet allocated in network:
Example: 10.0.1.104
It is always necessary to enter three numbers according to the following scheme:
10.
0.
1
104
IP address
010
000
001
104
Entry sequence in KIB-TM
IP1
IP2
IP3
IP4
The same principle is used to configure the following settings:
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "MASK_1-4" (Subnet mask)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "GATE_1-4" (Gateway)
Now enter the IP address for the PC on the display unit
(If unknown proceed as follows:
Press Windows key and "R" simultaneously
Enter "cmd" and press Enter to confirm
The entry prompt will appear
Enter "ipconfig" and press Enter to confirm
The PC‘s IP address will appear on the screen)

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As the IP address is saved to the KIB-TM we recommend using a static IP
address of the computer.
Now enter the IP address for the PC on the display unit:
Menu item "P9Prt" "oPt""riP_1-4" (IP address PC)
Connect KIB-TM to network (router/switch).
Start Balance Connection
Start Expert mode (See chap. 2)
Adding an interface:
- Click on "Add" (green +)
- Click on "TCP/IP Server"
- Tab "IP Port Properties"
Set "TCP –Server listening/waiting"
How to set port:
The settings must match the settings
of the KIB-TM:
„P9Prt“ „opt“ „rPort“
The port is user definable. It must not
be blocked by the router.
Click Apply, close window.
Enable port:
Right-click →Open console
→Data will be transmitted
(The console is merely used to check
data transmission). All other output
methods can only be set in Balance
Connection.)
•If data transmission is not happening, check the settings described above and re-
enter as required.

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4 WLAN (Optional)
Set the following menu items in KIB-TM (See chap. 9)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "intF" "WiFi" (Enable output mode WLAN)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "ModE" " Count" (Output mode cont. data
output)
Menu item "P9Prt" "oPt" "iP1-4" Set IP address KIB-TM as follows:
Enter IP address not yet allocated in network:
Example: 10.0.1.104
It is always necessary to enter three numbers following scheme below:
10.
0.
1
104
IP address
010
000
001
104
Entry sequence in KIB-TM
IP1
IP2
IP3
IP4
The same principle is used to configure the following settings:
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "MASK_1-4" (Subnet mask)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "GATE_1-4" (Gateway)
Now enter the IP address for the PC on the display unit
(If unknown proceed as follows:
Press Windows key and "R" simultaneously
Enter "cmd" and press Enter to confirm
The entry prompt will appear
Enter "ipconfig" and press Enter to confirm
The PC‘s IP address will appear on the screen)
As the IP address is saved to the KIB-TM we recommend using a static IP
address of the computer.

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Now enter the IP address for the PC on the display unit:
Menu item "P9Prt" "oPt""riP_1-4" (IP address PC: 192.168.1.104)
Connect KIB-TM to network (router/switch).
Start Balance Connection
Start Expert mode (See chap. 2)
Adding interface:
- Click on "Add" (green +)
- Click on "TCP/IP Server"
- Tab "IP Port Properties"
Set "TCP –Server listening/waiting"
How to set port:
The settings must match the settings
of the KIB-TM:
„P9Prt“ „opt“ „rPort“
The port must be set to "8080" or
"6000".
It must not be blocked by the router.
Click Apply, close window.
Enable port:
Right-click →Open console
→Data will be transmitted
(The console is merely used to check
data transmission). All other output
methods can only be set in Balance
Connection.)
•If data transmission is not happening, check the settings described above and re-
enter as required.
•Restart of KIB-TM is required after making changes to WLAN
settings.
•After the restart it may take up to 20 sec until the WLAN module is
displayed.

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5 Bluetooth (Option)
Wireless data transmission over a short distance between devices is possible with the
help of Bluetooth.
Establish connection between KIB-TM and computer/mobile phone. To that end enter
the following:
•Password: 0000 (alternatively 1234)
•Name: HC-06
The menu items shown below must be set in KIB-TM
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "intF" "Bt"
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "ModE" "Count"
Among other things Balance Connection can be used to process data.
The Bluetooth interface is not IOS-capable
KIB-A04 supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). (not compatible
with old Bluetooth versions)

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6 Alibi memory (Option)
For weighings with obligatory verification, which are evaluated and processed by a
connected PC, the verification law prescribes in the interest of consumer protection an
electronic storage in the form of a verifiable data storage device that cannot be
manipulated. Alibi memories by KERN meet this requirement.
This is used for paperless storage of weighing results.
All data transmitted to the PC will be saved including date, time and all the important
weighing values. These saved data records are available for viewing on the weighing
balance at any time.
Data that can be transmitted include:
•Number of measurement
•Date of measurement
•Time of measurement
•Gross weight
•Tare value
•Net weight
•Weighing unit
6.1 General information about the alibi-memory option
-For the transfer of weighing data from a verified balance via an
interface, KERN offers the alibi-memory option KIB-A13
-This means a factory option, installed and preconfigured by Messrs.
KERN, when a product with this optional function is acquired.
-The alibi-memory offers the possibility to store up to 250.000
weighing results. When the memory is full, the already used IDs are
overwritten (starting with the first ID).
-The storing process can be carried out either by operating the Print
button or via the KCP-command “S” or “MEMPRT”.
-The weighing value (N, G, T), date and time, as well as a definitive
alibi-ID are stored.
-For data output, the definitive alibi-ID is also emitted for identification
needs.
-The stored data can be called up via the KCP command "MEMQID".
Therefore a certain single ID or a series of IDs can be queried.
-Example:
oMEMQID 15 →the data record stored under the ID 15 will be
returned.
oMEMQID 15 20 →all data records stored from ID 15 to ID 20
are returned.
6.2 Description of the components
The alibi-memory module KIB-A13 combines the memory and the real-time clock for all
functions of the alibi-memory.

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6.3 Protection of the stored legally-relevant data and measures to
prevent data loss
-Protection of the stored legally-relevant data:
oAfter having stored a data record, it will be read back at once
and checked byte per byte. If an error is found, the data record
will marked as invalid. If no error is found, the data record can
be printed, as necessary.
oIn every data record a checksum protection is stored.
oAll information on a printout are read from the memory with
checksum monitoring, not directly from the buffer.
-Measures to prevent data loss:
oWhen switching-on, the memory is write-protected.
oPrior to writing a data record into the memory, writing will be
enabled by a respective procedure.
oAfter storing a data record, writing rights will be locked at once
(prior to verification).
oThe memory can keep the data for more than 20 years.
6.4 Enabling the alibi memory
Set the following menu items (see chap. 9)
Menu item „P9 Prt“ „oPt“ “intF“ „UdiSK“
Menu item „P9 Prt“ „oPt“ “ModE“ „EXPT“
Store data:
Set menu item "P2 Com" "ModE" "Pr1" (See chap. 9)
Data will be saved after pressing .
6.5 Show the alibi data
The data filed in the alibi memory can be displayed as follows:
Set menu item „P8 ind“ „ALibi“ “rdAtA“ confirming by (see chap. 9)
Using the following data can be selected one after the other:
oNumber of measurement
oDate of measurement
oTime of measurement
oGross weight
oTare value
oNet weight
Use to scroll up, to scroll down

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Press or to exit menu
6.6 Exporting the alibi data to an USB-stick
For exporting the alibi data to an USB stickplease proceed as follows:
In weighing mode press and keep pressed, Pn appears
Enter password and set the menu items as described in chap. 2
6.7 Export alibi data to PC
The data thus ascertained will be saved automatically by pressing . The user can
view and print these data records. When the capacity of the memory is exhausted, data
records will be overwritten in turn, starting with the first data record.
For exporting the alibi data to an USB stickplease proceed as follows:
In weighing mode press and keep pressed, Pn appears
Enter password and set the menu items as described in chap. 2
Export saved data:
Menu item "P8 ind" "ALibi" "EXPT"
Connect USB stick to USB interface type A.
As soon as the USB stick is connected correctly, an arrow will appear in the top
left corner of the display:
Save data as described above
Insert USB stick in PC
Open Excel table. Now you can evaluate and, where an optional printer is
connected, printout the saved data.
If one of the following messages appears, confirm by „Yes“:
Example of exported data in Microsoft Excel:

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Number of
the data
record
Weighing
date
Weighing
time
Gross
weight
Tare value
Net weight
Weighing
unit
6.8 Corrective measures
To open a device or to access the service menu, the seal and
therefore the calibration need to be broken. Please take into
consideration that a reverification will be the consequence, otherwise
the product must not more be used where obligation to verify exists.
In case of doubt please contact first your service partner or your local
Bureau of Standards.
Memory module:
No values with definitive ID are stored or edited:
→initialize memory in the service menu (see service instructions of your
balance).
-The definitive ID is not counted upwards and no values are stored or edited:
→initialize memory in the menu (see service instructions of your balance).
-Despite of initialization no definitive ID is stored:
→ defective memory module, contact your service partner.
Real time clock:
-Incorrect time and date are stored or edited:
→ check time and date in the menu (see balance service instructions)
-Time and date are reset after separation from power supply:
→ exchange the coin cell battery of the real time clock.
-Time and date are reset after separation from power supply despite new battery:
→ defective real time clock, contact your service partner.

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7 I/O interface (Option)
(included amongst others in pilot lamp KIB-A06)
The I/O module has two inputs and 8 outputs.
It is possible to connect a pilot lamp that shows an upper and lower limit value.
To enable the pilot light, go to the menu and set the following items:
Menu item to enable the I/O module:
Press to confirm menu item "P0 CHK" "rELAy" "on"
Set upper limit value:
Press to confirm menu item "P0 CHK" "nEt H"
Use the arrow keys to enter the upper limit value and press to confirm
Set lower limit value:
Press to confirm menu item "P0 CHK" "nEt L"
Use the arrow keys to enter the lower limit value and press to confirm
Manual switching of inputs and outputs (test mode):
Menu item „P9 Prt“ „io“ “o_tSt“ (test mode outputs)
Menu item „P9 Prt“ „io“ “i_tSt“ (test mode inputs)
•The digit lefthand in the display shows the output number (connected to OUT1-
OUT8 or IN1-IN2)
•The digit righthand in the display shows the current output status:
- „0“ means disabled
- „1“ means enabled (test voltage is 12V)
Use the arrow keys (→) to navigate to the desired output or input.
Use (↑) to activate or deactivate the out-/or input (12 V constantly)