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2. Perform any weighing procedure.
3. To return to the automatic weighing mode, press the
MODE
key.
FLOW RATE
The balance can monitor flow rates by calculating the weight change in
weight per second. The factory default "x" user definable unit is set to
grams/second. To select the "x" unit, press the
UNITS
key until the X LED
indicator is lit. Refer to SETTING THE USER DEFINABLE UNIT OF MEASURE;
SELECTING FLOW RATE in Appendix I: User Setups, to change the flow rate
to other weight units per second.
HOLDING A DISPLAYED WEIGHT
The balance is capable of locking onto a displayed reading. The
MODE
key's
function can be changed to act as a HOLD button. Refer to SETTING FUNC-
TION OF THE MODE KEY in Appendix I: User Setups, to change the function
of the
MODE
key. The factory default setup for the
MODE
key is to select the
display response rate.
INTERFACING WITH A COMPUTER
Your balance has a male DB9 RS-232 serial port and is designed to interface
with computer equipment. If your balance is connected to a computer,
follow the instructions in Appendix II.
PRINTING OUT INFORMATION
Your balance is designed to print out the displayed weight when connected
to an optional serial printer. To print using the CoStar SETRA 250 thermal
receipt/label printer, follow the instructions below:
1. Connect the printer’s AC adaptor to the proper electrical outlet.
2. Make sure the printer is turned on (as indicated by the printer’s green
light). If the printer is not on, press the blue power button on the front
of the printer.
3. Load the appropriate paper or label stock into the printer. (See printer
instructions for details).
4. Connect the printer to the balance’s RS-232 connector using the cable
provided.
