Operators Handbook DCU3 – System 
 
9., Main function „Maintenance“ 
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9.11 Balance Interface 
The balance interface is used for communication of a balance system with the DCU - system. This 
chapter provides some general information. Detailed information for connection of specific balance 
systems is available in the Technical Manual DCU - System. 
9.11.1 Operating Display 
 
 
Tag  Entry  Displayed value or function, required input 
PROTOCOL     Selection of balance protocol 
  Sartorius  Protocol SARTORIUS (all actual / new balance systems) 
  Mettler  Protocol METTLER (MT-SICS-LEVEL 0 and previously supplied 
balance systems PM/SM/AM) 
ALARM     Display of alarms which occur on the serial interface during data 
transmission to the remote systems 
 
enable  alarms will be displayed 
  disable  alarms will not be displayed 
 
9.11.2 Special Note 
  For more detailed information about the connection of specific peripheral devices (connector 
assignment plans, device settings, etc.) refer to the Technical Manual DCU - System.