OHAUS SCOUT User manual

Scout®
RS232 Interface
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RS232 Interface EN-1
INTRODUCTION
This Interface Kit is for use with OHAUS Scout STX, SPX, SKX and SJX series
products.
INTERFACE INSTALLATION
Install the Interface module on the mini DIN port (round connector) located at the
rear side of the balance as shown. During this process, please make sure the
balance is powered off.
Notes:
Please make sure the small triangle mark (▲) on the round connector is
at the bottom and then plug in.
The appearance of your model may be different.
SETUP
A) The OHAUS Interface is preset to communicate using the following settings:
9600 baud, 8 bit, no parity, no handshake. Determine the RS232
parameters required for the printer or computer that is to be connected. See
computer or printer documentation if assistance is required. If the parameters
do not match, it will be necessary to change either the balance settings, or the
computer / printer settings.
B) Upon installation of the interface, the balance will recognize the RS232
Interface and add relevant items to the menu. Configure the balance to the
desired RS232 and printing parameters; refer to the balance Instruction
Manual for assistance in using the menus.
Mini DIN port
(Round connector)

EN-2 RS232 Interface
For SPX, SKX and SJX Balances:
Upon installation, the balance will show [r.S.2.3.2] during the power sequence.
PRINT
Reset: no, yes
Stable: off, on
A.Print: off
On.Stable
interval
accept
continuous
Content: Result (-> off, on)
Gross (-> off, on)
Net (-> off, on)
Tare (-> off, on)
Header (-> off, on)
Footer (-> off, on)
Mode (-> off, on)
Unit (-> off, on)
Info (-> off, on)
Layout: Format (->Single,Multi)
Feed (->Line, 4 Lines, Form)
End Print: Exit menu
RS232
Reset: no, yes
Baud Rate: 1200…9600…115200
Parity: 7 even, 7 odd, 7 none,
8 none
Stop bit: 1, 2
Handshake: none, XOn-XOff
Alternate command: Print (A…P…Z)
Tare (A…T…Z)
Zero (A…Z)
End RS232: Exit menu
Note: Items with bold font are default settings.
SETUP DEFINITIONS
Menu Settings
Explanation
PRINT / A. Print –Off
Only sends data when PRINT is pressed.
PRINT / A.Print / On.Stable –Load,
Load.Zero
Balance only transmits stable data.
Load: Print stable value excluding zero
Load.Zero: Print stable value including zero
PRINT / A.Print / interval - (xx) sec
Balance sends data every (xx) seconds.
PRINT / Auto Print –accept
Balance only sends stable accept data in
Check mode.
PRINT / A.Print –Continuous
Balance repeatedly sends data as fast as
possible.
PRINT / Content
On: print relevant content after weighing data
Gross –on: G; Net –on: N; Tare –on: T;
Info –on: balance will print application
mode setting parameters
PRINT / Layout / Format - (Single,
Multi)
Single: print all data in one line
Multi: print all data in multiple lines
PRINT / Layout / Feed - (Line, 4 Lines,
Form)
Line: feed one line after printing
4 Lines: feed four lines after printing
Form: feed one page after printing (move to the
top of next page after printing)

RS232 Interface EN-3
For STX Balances:
Upon installation, the STX balance will show RS232 icon ( ) in the upper right
corner.
Menu added
Function
Communication
|--RS232
|--Baud Rate
|--Transmission
|--Handshake
|--Print Settings
Set the baud rate (bits per second).
Set the data bits, stop bit, and parity.
Set the flow control method.
For more info, please refer to the STX instruction
manual.

EN-4 RS232 Interface
CONNECTION
The RS232 Interface Kit cable terminates with a 9 pin Sub-D female connector.
Active pins: Pin 2 = TXD, Pin 3 = RXD, Pin 5 = Ground.
The Interface connector can connect directly to a computer, an OHAUS printer and
other printers.
RS232 OUTPUT
With the interface installed the balance will operate in several ways according to
the settings.
Output String:
[weight] 11 characters (right justified)
[space] 1 character
[unit] 5 characters (right justified)
[space] 1 character
[stability indicator] 1 character; "?" when unstable, blank when stable
[space] 1 character
[G,N,T,PT] 2 character (right justified)
[CR] 1 character
[LF] 1 character
Note: The termination characters field contains CRLF, four CRLF, depending on
the FEED menu setting
Output examples: (Note: * and _ indicate spaces)
*****192.21_****g_*_**
*******0.01_****g_?_**
*******95.0_****g_*_*N
******169.6_****g_*_*G
*******95.0_****g_*_*N
*******74.6_****g_*_*T
A.Print: off; Stable: off
Sable reading
unstable reading
A.Print: off; Stable: on
Content / Result -> on
Content / Gross -> on
Content / Net -> on
Content / Tare -> on

RS232 Interface EN-5
RS232 INPUT
The following interface commands will be acknowledged by the Balance. They are
case sensitive. The balance will return “ES” for invalid commands.
Command
Function
IP
Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable).
P
Print displayed weight (stable or unstable).
CP
Continuous Print.
SP
Print on Stability.
SLP
Auto Print stable non-zero displayed weight.
SLZP
Auto Print stable non-zero weight and stable zero reading.
xP
Interval Print x = Print Interval (1-3600 sec) 0P ends interval Print
0P
Turn off Auto Print
H
H x “text” Enter Header line , where x = line number 1 to 5, “text” = header
text up to 24 alphanumeric characters
F
F x “text” Enter Footer line , where x = line number 1 to 2, “text” = footer
text up to 24 alphanumeric characters
Z
Same as pressing Zero Key
T
Same as pressing Tare Key.
xT
Establish a preset Tare value in displayed unit. x = preset tare value.
Sending 0T clears tare (if allowed).
PT
Prints Tare weight stored in memory.
PM
Print current application mode (weighing mode).
xM
Set current application mode to x. x depends on application
1M: WEIGH, 2M: COUNT,3M: PERCENT, 4M: CHECK, 5M: DYNAMIC, 6M:
TOTAL, 7M:DENSITY, 8M: HOLD, 9M:MOLE
M
Scroll to the next enabled mode.
PU
Print Current weighing unit: g, kg, lb, oz, etc….
xU
Set balance to unit x: g, kg etc.
1U: g, 2U: kg,3U: ct, 4U: N, 5U: oz, 6U: ozt, 7U: dwt, 8U: lb, 9U:lb:oz, 10U:
grn, 11U: thk, 12U: tsg, 13U:ttw , 14U: tola, 15U:c
U
Scroll to the next enabled unit.
ON
Brings out of Standby
OFF
Goes to Standby.
C
Begin Span Calibration
AC
Abort Calibration.
PSN
Print Serial Number.
PV
Print Version: print name, software revision and LFT ON (if LFT is set ON).
x#
Set Counting APW (x) in grams. (must have APW stored)
P#
Print Counting application APW.
x%
Set Percent application reference weight (x) in grams. (must have reference
weight stored)
P%
Print Percent application reference weight.
xCO
Set Checkweighing Over Limit in grams x.
xCU
Set Checkweighing Under Limit in grams x.
PCO
Print Checkweighing Over Limit.
PCU
Print Checkweighing Under Limit.
xMM
Set Molar Mass in g/mol .
PMM
Print Molar Mass
xS
0 = print unstable data, 1 = print stable only
xFMT
0= New Print format (default) ; 1 = Scout Pro Print format
xRL
0 = disable response; 1 = enable response.

EN-6 RS232 Interface
ACCESSORIES
For a complete listing of OHAUS printers and other accessories, contact OHAUS
Corporation or visit www.ohaus.com.
COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DISPOSAL
In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be
disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside
the EU, per their specific requirements.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at
the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If
you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or
the distributor from which you purchased this device.
Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or
professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related.
For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.OHAUS.com/weee.
Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

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