Chatillon DFE I, User Manual

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DF II Series User Manual
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If Mitutoyo communications are enabled,
all other communication features and outputs are
disabled. If communications are not working, verify
that Mitutoyo is not enabled.
AbOUT GAUGE COMMUNICATIONS
The DF II Series force gauges allow you to com-
municate to external devices using either RS232,
Mitutoyo, USB, Bluetooth
®
(DFS II only) or analog
outputs.
Communication may be via the 12-pin output using
the following Chatillon® cables:
n RS232 (Cable p/n SPK-DF-RS232)
n Mitutoyo (Cable p/n NC000654)
The +2Vdc analog output is always available via
pins 11 and 12.
Communications via the USB output is through the
USB port.
n USB (Cable p/n SPK-FMG-USB)
Communications through Bluetooth
®
is via a wire-
less communication to a Bluetooth
®
ready device.
Communications via the Bluetooth
®
transmission
may be limited in range based on several factors
including the receiving device capability. An exter-
nal USB Bluetooth
®
adapter is available to enhance
that range. This dongle will also add Bluetooth
®
capability to a PC that does not have an internal
Bluetooth
®
capability.
n SPK-DFS2-BTA
USb COMMUNICATION SET-UP
If the computer does not recognize the DF2 force
gauge as a USB device please run the execut-
able file contained on the user manual CD named
“DF2_Drivers.exe”. These drivers will allow the
computer to properly communicate with the Cha-
tillon DF2 force gauge via the USB port. To verify
the USB connection is set up properly between
the computer and the Chatillon DF2 force gauge
go “Control Panel”, “Hardware and Sound”,
“Device Manager”, “Ports (COM & LPT)”. You can
ensure the USB connection is set up properly and
what COM port the computer assigned to it.
Note: When using RS232, USB or Bluetooth com-
munication please ensure that the Mitutoyo com-
munication is set to the “OFF” setting (disabled).
If the Mitutoyo communication is set to “ON” (en-
abled), the Chatillon DF2 force gauge disables all
other RS232, USB or Bluetooth communications.
SETUP - COMMUNICATIONS
Communications may be setup from the Main Set-
up display. From the Home display, select the F3
(More) key twice to access the Main Setup display.
Use the UP and DOWN navigation keys to position
the cursor arrow next to the Communications tag.
Select enter.
You may then set the Xmit Units, Xmit Limits,
Baud, Bluetooth® PIN.
Use the F2 (More) function to move to the next
screen and select the communication method.
The default factory setting is RS232. Use the UP
and DOWN navigation keys or the F1 (Change) to
change selections to USB Port or Bluetooth® Port.
If Bluetooth® is selected, the DF II Series will ac-
tively look to pair with a Bluetooth® device. Leav-
ing it selected will lower the battery life.
Use the F2 (More) function to move to the screen
to select a protocol for the DF II Series.
The DF II Series has a standard AMETEK® proto-
col and an Alternate protocol loaded for use of the
ASCII commands. Use the UP and DOWN naviga-
tion keys or the F1 (Change) to change selection.