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15. Connecting Peripheral Instruments
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15.2.4 Multi-Connection Mode
A maximum of 26 UW/UX series balances can be connected to one personal computer at the same
time. This is called “Multi-Connection mode.” To use the balance in this mode, prepare RS-232C
cables in the number of balances connected, and the optional IFB-102A RS-232C Interface.
Connecting Method
Example for connecting 10 units of UW/UX series balances to one personal computer is shown in the
diagram below.
Assignment of Identification Name
In this example (10 balances connected to one computer), assign the identification name in lower-case
alphabets.
Since 10th character of alphabet is “j,” assign “j” to the balance closest to the personal computer, “i” to
next closest balance, and so on, back to “a.”
Setting to Multi-Connection Mode
1
Adjust the communication menu settings of all
the balances to the specification of the personal
computer, and then, turn off the power to all bal-
ances.
2
Start supplying the power to the whole system.
Wait until all balances display OFF.
3
Send “[
α
] <delimiter>” from the personal com-
puter.
α
is the name of the balance next to the personal
computer. In the example above, lower-case “j.”
This command is valid only one time after turning
the power ON.
Respective balances automatically enter the
Multi-Connection mode and the mass is dis-
played.
Personal computer
IFB
IFB
UW or UX [j]
UW or UX [i]
UW or UX [a]
