COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL Cubiscan 325 command set
CubiScan 325 Service Manual 66
Scale calibration
This function is required when the load cell is replaced, when a new controller is installed, or for
routine calibration. This command causes the Cubiscan 325 to reply with a scale calibration code.
Each time this command is sent, the instrument prompts the operator to follow a defined
calibration pattern.
Scale calibration code descriptions:
• SA01 Clear the Cubiscan 325
• SA02 Place test weight on the platform
• SA03 Scale calibration complete
Scale calibration codes are defined below.
Pos Len Description Type Range ASCII
Command format
1 1 Start of text Control (STX) 02h
2 1 Scale calibration Alpha (S) 53h
3 6 Test weight value Numeric 010.00-025.00
9 1 End of text Control (ETX) 03h
10 1 Carriage return Control (CR) 0Dh
11 1 Line feed Control (LF) 0Ah
Acknowledge format
1 1 Start of text Control (STX) 02h
2 1 Scale calibration Alpha (S) 53h
3 1 Acknowledge Alpha (A) 41h
4 2 Identifier Numeric (00-99)
6 1 End of text Control (ETX) 03h
7 1 Carriage return Control (CR) 0Dh
8 1 Line feed Control (LF) 0Ah
Negative acknowledge format
1 1 Start of text Control (STX) 02h
2 1 Scale calibration Alpha (S) 53h
3 1 Neg. acknowledge Alpha (N) 4Eh
4 1 End of text Control (ETX) 03h
5 1 Carriage return Control (CR) 0Dh
6 1 Line feed Control (LF) 0Ah