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Connecting to the Scale
When operating in
Non-memory
mode, you need to setup how the read Electronic ID
tag data is to be transferred to a Scale.
There are two methods:
• Bluetooth (wireless), see
Bluetooth to Scale
(p 21).
• Data and power cable, see
Data and power cable to Scale
(p 22).
Once you have set up the connection you need to test the connection, see
Testing the
connection between Scale and SmartReader
(p 23).
Note:
You can also connect to a computer or other data logging device.
See “Connecting the SmartReader to the computer” in the
SmartReader HR
3
Configurator Help
.
Setting up the Scale
Consult the User Manual supplied with your scale. It is likely you will have to set the
time and date and assign a communications port (the SmartReader connects to COM 2
on the Gallagher Scale).
Bluetooth to Scale
1. Using the short Serial cable, plug the supplied Bluetooth
to RS232 adaptor into the Scale (On a Gallagher Scale
connect to Port 2).
Consult the scale User Manual to turn on the Scale and
set it up to receive the Electronic ID tag data.
Note:
Check that the switch on the side of the adaptor is
set to the furthest position, (i.e. ‘PoRI’ on some adaptors),
from the DB9 adaptor.
2. Activate the SmartReader or access the Bluetooth
connection screen via the Click Trigger menu. The
SmartReader screen activates and the following screen
displays:
