CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED
After unpacking the scale, a small amount of preparation is required before the scale can be used.
Please refer to Figure 2-1 below as needed.
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COM 1 Serial Port (RS-232)
Remote Scale Connector
DC Power Jack
ON/OFF Switch
COM 2 Serial Port (RS-232)
Battery Charger Switch
Figure 2-1: TC-2005 Rear Panel
Step 1.
Position the scale in its area of intended use. Observe the following guidelines for suitable
location.
1. Choose a firm, stable floor or table.
2. Do not share an AC outlet with electrical noise producing equipment, such as refrigeration
units. This includes products with electrical motors and/or relays.
3. Do not place the scale in an area with changing ambient temperature and/or high humidity.
4. Do not place the scale in an area prone to exposure to direct sunlight, wind, or dust.
5. Do not place the scale in an area with vibrating equipment.
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tep 2.
Install the power supply - Non-battery-powered Units Only
1. After placing the scale in its area of use, locate the AC Adapter.
2. Connect the female end of the AC Adapter to the connector on the rear of scale, and then
plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
Make sure that the AC voltage appearing at the wall
outlet matches the input voltage marked on the AC adapter.
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tep 3.
If applicable, install the serial device(s).
1. Connect the optional serial printer to the COM1 port using the serial cable supplied with the
printer.
NOTE:
If interfacing to a printer not supplied by Transcell, see Appendix B for pin outs.
2. Connect the optional scanner or TC Series scale to the COM2 port. The optional scanner
has its own built-in cable. The TC Series scale should be connected using the optional
NMC-2 serial cable.
NOTE:
If interfacing to a computer or remote display, see Appendix B for pin outs.
3. Configure the communication parameters and select the device type as detailed in Section
5.3.
NOTE 1:
If using a printer with your system, be sure to set the time and date. See Sections 5.4.3
and 5.4.5.
NOTE 2:
The COM1 and COM2 ports cannot be used at the same time.
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