Operating Instructions Cubis
®
 MCA  65
    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 
orcontrol 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.
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 
orcontrol 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 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 
orcontrol 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.
* Factory setting