A&D FZ-i WP Series, Instruction Manual

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D-Sub 9-pin
Female connector
Inch screw thread
The balance is a DCE device. Use a straight through cable when connecting to a personal
computer. A commercially available modem cable can be used. When purchasing, confirm the
following specifications.
17.4. Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT)
When Windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the WinCT software, that is
downloaded from the A&D website, can be used to transmit the weight data to the personal
computer.
The WinCT has two communication methods: “RsCom” and “RsKey”.
RsCom
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Can transmit commands to control the balance.
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Can make bi-directional communication between the balance and a personal computer using
the RS-232C serial interface.
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Can display or store the data using a text file format. Can also print the data using a printer
connected to a personal computer.
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When several ports of a personal computer have balances connected, can communicate with
each balance simultaneously.
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Can share a personal computer with other application software.
RsKey

Can transmit the weight data output from the balance directly to other application software such
as Microsoft Excel.
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Can be used with most application software.
RsWeight
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Can retrieve the weight data from the balance and display the data as a graph in real time.
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Can calculate and display the maximum, minimum, average, standard deviation and coefficient
of variation.