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The USB drive comes pre-formatted. It is not recommended that you reformat the USB drive.
When deleting weight entries from the USB Flash Drive, it is important not to leave the file empty. The data on the drive can
be anything - a period or a space or carriage return
– so long as there is some data in the file.
If you are using the scale in Continuous Mode, we recommend that you temporarily put the scale into Triggered Mode while
the USB drive is plugged in and test it for operation.
Advanced Operation
WARNING: The following descriptions illustrate the advanced operation of changing the frames being printed on
the USB flash drive. Incorrect usage of the features described in this section will cause the scale to malfunction.
Proceed with caution.
The USB Data Logger can be used to store more than just the time and weight. The system uses Print Frames to determine
what data can be stored on the USB flash drive.
The Print Frames feature can be accessed by going to SETUP MENU/OPTION SETUPS/RS232/PRINT FRAMES. Ignore
the connotation RS232, as it only implicates the RS232 transceiver not present in these scales.
In the Print Frame Def
initions screen, the frame named “USB” applies to the frame of data printed on the USB flash drive.
The factory default USB frame is:
FUNCTN
SOURCE
C L SP
Comments
Time24
1
Line #1, the time and 1 space
Weight
Plat#00X
1
Line #2, Weight
UniTxt
Plat#00X
√ √
0
Line #3, Units
To change the frame to include more data types, you can refer to instructions outlined in the Print Frames section defined for
RS232 option in page 5.
Please note that a frame is only saved when the user moves out of the Print Frame Definitions screen. If the scale is
turned off while the user is still on this screen, the frame will be lost permanently.
Bluetooth
NOTE: Some options labeled as [N/A] are either not available or not fully implemented yet. Setting these parameters
may result into a serious malfunction of your Bluetooth device.
Introduction
The optional Bluetooth module allows you to transfer data wirelessly for a short distance to another Bluetooth unit. This is a
simple option, which uses the ease of use and popularity of Bluetooth devices for information transfer while stripping the
complexities and cost of higher-end wireless communication such as WiFi.
The Bluetooth module uses a Frame Definition database built into the scale to provide the user the ability to print custom
frames of data based on various requirements that may need to be accomplished.
Important Notes for Bluetooth Operation
Bluetooth devices have some notable limitations and some precautions need to be taken for proper Bluetooth
communication.
Maximum Distance
The Bluetooth module implemented in the scale is a standard Class 2 Bluetooth device. This means that it can only
communicate with another Bluetooth device within 30ft in the line of sight. If there are obstructions within this line of sight,
such as concrete walls, then that distance is further diminished.
