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EXPLORER BALANCES
5.9 Communication
Enter this menu to define external communication methods and to set printing
parameters.
Data may be output to either a printer or PC
(See Section 5.9.8 for output samples.)
Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Notes:
The COM3 menu is only available if the optional Interface is installed.
5.9.1
Communication Sub-menu
RS232
Standard
USB
There are two types of USB interfaces on the Explorer:
Type A
Use this interface to transfer weighing data directly to a USB flash drive.
S
ee ‘
Printing to USB flash drive Instruction Manual
’ for detailed instructions.
Mini-B
Use this interface to connect the balance to a computer or printer.
Choosing an item brings up another menu level
(RS232 shown)
:
Device Settings
Print Settings
Choosing a Settings item brings up yet another menu level; the device settings are dependent on the
COM chosen
(RS232 shown)
Device Settings Menu
:
(RS232 shown)
5.9.2
Baud Rate
Set the baud rate (bits per second).
2400
= 2400 bps
4800
= 4800 bps
9600
= 9600 bps
19200
= 19200 bps
38400
= 38400 bps
5.9.3
Transmission
Set the data bits, stop bit, and parity.
7 EVEN 1
= 7 data bits, even parity
7 ODD 1
= 7 data bits, odd parity
7 NONE 1
= 7 data bits, no parity
8 NONE 1
= 8 data bits, no parity
7 EVEN 2
= 7 data bits, even parity
7 ODD 2
= 7 data bits, odd parity
7 NONE 2
= 7 data bits, no parity
8 NONE 2
= 8 data bits, no parity
