74  Operating Instructions Cubis
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 MCA
  System Settings
7.7.13  Parameters in the “Connections / Interfaces / USB-B Interface” Menu
Parameter Setting Values Explanation
Protocol Off* Deactivates the USB-B connection.
SBI Enables SBI communication. The data is output to a PC or control 
unit. Enables the use of ESC commands from a PC to control the 
basic balance functions with ASCII protocol.
SICS Enables SICS communication. The data is output to a PC or control 
unit. Enables the use of commands from a PC to control the basic 
balance functions with SICS protocol.
xBPI Extended range of commands to control numerous balance 
functions with binary protocol for direct communication with the 
weighing module.
PC direct Enables data output to a spreadsheet program via a direct 
PCconnection.
QAPP direct Enables data entry and output to a data processing program via 
aQAPP direct connection. Only the special QAPPs, which are 
started by a task, can use the interface for their purposes of input 
and output.
miniSICS Enables miniSICS communication. The data is output to a PC or 
control unit. Enables the use of commands from a PC to control 
the basic balance functions with the miniSICS protocol.
Log 
communication
On Activates the automatic data recording for this interface 
(onlyactivate for test purposes).
Off* Deactivates the automatic data recording for this interface.
* Factory setting