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USB Port (PC)
Purpose
Any PMA7501-000U can be connected to a PC equipped with a USB port. A virtual serial
interface (virtual COM port) is set up as a device type at the USB port. This virtual serial
interface is identified und operated by the application program.
The protocols xBPI and SBI can be transmitted via the USB port.
System Requirements
– Computer (PC) with Windows 98SE
®
, Windows ME
®
, Windows 2000
®
, Windows XP
®
,
Windows Vista
®
or Windows 7
®
– Available USB port on the PC
– USB cable
Connecting the Balance via USB
!
The current USB port for the computer is established when the software driver
is being installed. The driver must be re-installed every time you wish to change
the port.
Therefore, choose one USB port that can permanently or regularly be used
to connect the balance.
– Switch off the balance.
– Unplug the balance from the mains.
– Connect the USB cable to the balance and to the USB port on the computer.
– Plug the balance into the mains again and switch it on.
– Windows detects the device connected to the USB port.
If the device is being connected for the first time, the Windows Installation Wizard
will run.
Installing Software Drivers
– Run the Installation Wizard for the driver.
– Follow the instructions that appear.
– To complete the installation, click on Finish.
– The virtual interface is now ready for operation.
Windows
®
usually adds the virtual port in the position following your highest-numbered
COM port.
Example:
For a PC with up to 4 COM ports, the new virtual port would then be COM5
(see Device Manager).
