EN-30
Ranger™ Count 2000
Series
7.3 Communication
The scale is equipped with an RS232 interface located under the Options Cover.
Connecting the scale to a computer enables you to operate the scale from the
computer, as well as receive data such as displayed weight.
7.3.1 Interface Commands
Communicate to the scale using the command characters listed in Table 7-2.
TABLE 7-2
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.
xS
0S: Turn off “Stable Only” menu item and allow unstable print.
1S: Turn on “Stable Only” menu item and only print stable print.
xP
Interval Print x = Print Interval (1-3600 sec), 0P turns auto print
OFF.
Z
Same as pressing Zero Key.
T
Same as pressing Tare Key.
xT
Download Tare value in grams (positive values only).
Sending 0T clears tare (if allowed).
PU
Print current unit: g, kg, lb, oz, lb:oz, t, c (custom).
xU
Set scale to unit x: 1=g, 2=kg, 3=lb, 4=oz, 5=lb:oz, 6=t.
xM
Set scale to mode x. M will scroll to next enabled mode.
PV
Version: print name, software revision and LFT ON (if LFT is set
ON).
H x “text”
Enter Header line, where x = line number 1 to 5, “text” = header
text up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
F
x “text”
Enter Footer line, where x = line number 1 to 2
, “text” = rear text
up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
\EscR
Global reset to reset all menu settings to the original factory
defaults.
(Escape key + „R‟ Key)
7.3.2 Connections for RS232
The 9-
pin female subminiature “D” connector COM1, is provided for interfacing to
other devices. The pin connections are as follows:
Active pins: PIN 2 = TXD, PIN 3 = RXD, PIN 5 = Ground
Figure 7-2. RS232 Pins
