72  Operating Instructions Cubis
®
 MCA
  System Settings
7.7.11  Parameters in the “Connections / Interfaces / Serial Communication over Network” 
(Ethernet) Menu
Parameter Setting Values Explanation
Protocol Off* Deactivates the serial transmission via Ethernet.
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 
theweighing module.
QAPP direct Allows for the data input and output via a QAPP direct connection 
from a network server or USB stick to a data processing program. 
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.
Port User input Saves the entered port number for the Ethernet interface.
* Factory setting
7.7.12  Parameters in the “Connections / Interfaces / COM-RS232 Interface” Menu
Parameter Setting Values Explanation
Protocol Off* Deactivates the RS232 connection.
SBI Enables SBI communication. The data is output to a PC 
orcontrol unit. Enables the use of ESC commands from a PC 
tocontrol 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 
theweighing module.