KERN KIB-TM User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
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D-72336 Balingen
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Additional description interfaces
KERN KIB-TM
Version 1.2
2018-04
GB
KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812

2 KIB-TM-ZB-e-1812
GB
KERN KIB-TM
Version 1.22018-04
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)...........................................................7
2USB interface (KIB-A03) (optional).....................................................................8
3Ethernet (optional).............................................................................................12
4WLAN (Optional)................................................................................................14
5Bluetooth (Option).............................................................................................16
6Alibi memory (optional).....................................................................................16
1.1 Export of ALIBI memory data to computer......................................................................................17
7I/O interface (optional).......................................................................................18
8RS 485 interface (optional)................................................................................19
9Menu ...................................................................................................................20

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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 8, 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 the 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 of
(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

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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.
•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
SR Send weight value on weight change (send and repeat)
T Tare
MM Query/preset tare weight value
TAC Clear tare value
TI Tare immediately

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2 USB interface (KIB-A03) (optional)
Set the following menu items (see chap. 8)
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 Projects, Conformity
Declarations, Driver" on the KERN Homepage (www.kern-sohn.com)
Select driver CH341
Connect USB interface KIB-A03 of balance with PC

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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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Add interface:
- Click on "Add"
- Click on "RS-232 Port (manual)"
- Tab "RS-232 properties"
In Balance Connection select 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. 8)
Menu item "P9 Prt" "oPt" "intF" "EnEt" (Enable output Ethernet)
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)

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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"
Setting the 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.
Enabling the port:
Right-click Open console
Data will be transferred
(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. 8)
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)
How to add 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 transferred
(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) (incompatible with
old Bluetooth versions).
6 Alibi memory (optional)
For balances with obligatory verification, which are evaluated and processed by a
connected PC, the verification law prescribes in the interest of consumer protection
electronic storage for all weighings liable to verification 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

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1.1 Export of ALIBI memory data to computer
Selected data are automatically saved after pressing . The user is able to browse
and print the records. As soon as the memory space is full, the first record in the list will
be overwritten.
To export ALIBI memory data to a USB stick, take the steps below:
In the weighing mode, press and hold the button until Pn appears.
Enter the password and make appropriate menu settings as described in
section 1.1.
Export of saved data:
Select the menu item “P8 ind“ “Alibi” “ALibi” “EXPT”.
Place the USB stick in the USB type A port.
If the USB is properly connected, an arrow is shown in the top left corner of the
display:
Save the data as described above.
Connect the USB to a USB port in the computer.
Open an Excel spreadsheet to analyze saved data or, after connecting an
optional printer, print them.
When the below messages are displayed, confirm them by pressing “Yes”.
Sample data exported to Microsoft Excel:
Record
number
Date
of weighing
Time of
weighing
Gross
weight
Tare value
Net weight
Weighing
unit

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7 I/O interface (optional)
(available for example in the KIB-A06 indicator light)
The I/O module has 2 inputs and 8 outputs.
It is possible to connect an indicator light to display the upper and lower limit values.
To connect the indicator light, make the following menu settings:
Menu item to activate the I/O module:
Select the menu item “P0 CHK“ “rELAy“ “on“ and confirm by pressing .
Setting the upper limit value:
Select the menu item “P0 CHK“ “nEt H“ and confirm by pressing .
Use the navigation buttons to enter the upper limit value and confirm by pressing
.
Setting the lower limit value:
Select the menu item “P0 CHK“ “nEt L“ and confirm by pressing .
Use the navigation buttons to enter the lower limit value and confirm by pressing
.
Manual input and output switching (test mode):
Select the menu item “P9 Prt“ “io“ “o_tSt“ (output test mode).
Select the menu item “P9 Prt“ “io“ “i_tSt“ (input test mode).
•The number on the left of the display designates the output number (connected
to OUT1-OUT8 or IN1-IN2).
•The number on the right of the display designates the current output status:
- “0“ means deactivated
- “1“ means activated (test voltage: 12V)

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To switch between different outputs and inputs, use the navigation buttons (←)
and (→).
Press the (↑) button to activate or deactivate an output/input (constant voltage:12
V).
Terminal assignment in KERN CFS-A03 or KERN KIB-A06 indicator lights:
EGND
EVDD
COM
OUT 8
OUT 7
OUT 6
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
GND
IN 2
IN 1
Connections
Indicator light KIB-TM - IN-OUT
Function Colour J1
power (-) black COM
power (+) red EVDD
LOW yellow OUT 1
OK green OUT 2
HIGH
red
OUT 3
COM black GND
* Voltage is supplied to the indicator light via a single cable.
8 RS 485 interface (optional)
The RS-485 interface is used exclusively with the KERN KIB-A07 large-format display.

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9 Menu
Navigation in the menu:
Call up menu
Switch-on balance and during the selftest press .
Press , , , subsequently, the first menu
block „PO CHK“ will be displayed.
From the weighing mode:
Press and hold until Pn appears.
Enter the password (see above).
Select menu block
With help of , the individual menu items can be
selected one after the other.
Select setting
Confirm selected menu item by pressing .
The current setting will be displayed.
Change settings The arrow keys can be used to change the available
settings.
Acknowledge setting /
exit the menu Either save by pressing or cancel by pressing
.
Return to weighing
mode Press repeatedly to exit menu.