Use the built-in RS-232 Port to connect either to a computer or a printer.
If connecting to a computer, use HyperTerminal or similar software.
(Find HyperTerminal under Accessories/Communications in Windows XP.)
Connect to the computer with a standard (straight-through) serial cable.
Choose New Connection, “connect using” COM1 (or available COM port).
Select Baud=9600; Parity=8 None; Stop=1; Handshaking=None. Click OK.
Choose Properties/Settings, then ASCII Setup. Check boxes as illustrated:
(Send line ends…; Echo typed characters…; Wrap lines…)
Use RS232 Interface Commands (Section 9.6.1) to control the balance from a PC.
Note: When the HyperTerminal configuration is complete, it will automatically
print the results of a Cal Test operation, and echo print commands sent to the scale.
Printer Connection
Two printers compatible with Explorer Balances are available from Ohaus.
(See Section 9.) Connect a straight-through serial cable to the scale’s RS232 port.
See sample Print Output Formats below. Two printers compatible with explorer
balances are available from Ohaus. Connect a straight through serial cable to the scale
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