A&D GX-300, Instruction Manual

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17. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
17-1 Connection to the AD-8121B Printer
Set the following parameters to use the AD-8121B printer.
Function setting Description
dout prt 0-3 Selects a print mode.
dout ap-p 0-2 Selects the polarity for the auto print mode.
dout ap-b 0-2
Selects the auto print difference.
dout pU5e 0,1 Selects data output pause.
5if bp5 2 Factory setting 2400 bps
5if btpr 0 Factory setting 7 bits, Even parity check
5if Crlf 0
Factory setting CR, LF
5if Ct5 0 Factory setting CTS and RTS control, not used
When “MODE 1” or “MODE 2” of the AD-8121B printer is used
dout 5-td 0
Factory setting Not to output the time and date.
dout 5-id 0 Factory setting Not to output the ID number.
dout at-f 0 Factory setting Not to use auto feed.
5if type 0 Factory setting A&D standard format
When “MODE 3” of the AD-8121B printer is used.
dout 5-td 0-3 Outputs the time and date as necessary.
dout 5-id 0,1 Outputs the ID number as necessary.
dout at-f 0,1
Uses auto feed as necessary.
5if type 1 DP format
When data is transmitted continuously.
When all memory data is transmitted at one time.
dout pU5e 1
Uses pause.
Note
The printer performs as follows, depending on the data memory setting.
Setting What is printed
data 0 The weighing data
data 2 The weighing data stored in memory
data 3
The calibration or calibration test data stored in memory
Refer to “11. ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT” for a print sample.
17-2 Connection to a Computer
The GX series balance is of the DCE type (Data Communication Equipment), which can be
connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C interface.
Before connection, read the personal computer manual thoroughly.
Use a standard DCE cable for connection (cable type: straight-through).