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6. Additional Functions
Bottom Hook Weighing
There is a receptical on the bottom of the balance for a weighing hook.
1. Open the bottom cover of the balance
i. Important Notice: Lay the balance on its side to open the bottom cover, do
not turn the balance upside down.
2. Gently screw the hook clockwise into the bottom tapped hole.
3. Attach the sample object to the bottom hook with a line – a suspension line, for example.
If necessary, set a safety guard to avoid air current.
7. Communication with a Computer
The basic keyboard functions can be accessed via the RS232 interface. The following commands
are available:
U
：
Unit
………
units conversion
T
：
Tare
………
deduct the tare weight
C
：
Cal
………
calibration with external standard weight
P
：
………
print function
%
：
%
………
percent function
#
：
#
………
instant print
M
：
Count
………
counting function
When a balance is connected to a computer, it is suggested that immediate print (#) be used. In
response to this command the balance will transmit whatever number or message appears on the
balance display.
The string format output is shown below:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
A
：
+/- signs field; usually no display as a space when it is a positve number, - is displayed
when it is a negative number.
B~G
：
number and decimal field; spaces are used when there are less than six digits.
H~I
：
spaces field
J
：
unit field; it describes the units of the number being transmitted. Your balance will
transmit G for grams, O for ounces, C for carats.
K
：
stable character; it corresponds to the “OK” indicator on the display. S means the reading
is stable, space means the reading is not stable.
L
：
r e t u r n c h a r a c t e r
M
：
line feeds character; it indicates the line feeds.
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