2.4
Using the serial balance
The connection of the serial scale with the software can be done in several ways:
A) Before starting the software HT 5.0 connect the PC and the scale with the serial cable
and switch on the scale.
Start the software HT 5.0. The software automatically detects the connected scale.
B) The software HT 5.0 is already started and you are in the main menu. Connect the PC
and the scale to the serial cable and switch on the scale.
In the main menu, press the button "settings" and put a checkmark in the checkbox
"Serial scale". To connect, press the "Connect" button. The scale is now connected to
the software (for more information on the "Settings" menu, see „4.1 Menu: Settings &
Company logo“).
C) The software HT 5.0 is already started and you are in Input mask 2. Connect the PC
and the scale with the serial cable and switch on the scale.
Put a hook in the checkbox "Serial scale". The scale is now connected to the software
If the balance is connected according to (B) or (C), you will receive the following info window
as confirmation for the successful connection:
Note: The number of the COM port may differ from the picture above!