Data Interfaces
64 Cubis MSE Operating Instructions
USB Port (PC)
Purpose Any Cubis balance can be connected to a PC equipped with a USB port� A virtual
serial interface (virtual COM port) is set up as a device type at the USB port� This
virtual serial interface is identified und operated by the application program�
The protocols xBPI and SBI can be transmitted via the USB port�
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The USB port is designed for the laboratory environment and is not suitable for use
in rough industrial environments� Full IP protection is only guaranteed when the
USB cover is closed�
System Requirements – Computer (PC) with Windows 98SE
®
, Windows ME
®
, Windows 2000
®
, Windows
XP
®
, Windows Vista
®
or Windows 7
®
or Windows 8*
– Available USB port on the PC
– USB cable
Software Driver and Installation Guides The VCP driver, used to set up the virtual interface on the computer, can be
downloaded from the internet:
http://www�ftdichip�com/FTDrivers�htm
The installation guides for the drivers can be found here:
http://www�ftdichip�com/Documents/InstallGuides�htm
Connecting the Balance via USB
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The current USB port for the computer is established when the software driver is
being installed� The driver must be re-installed every time you wish to change the
port�
Therefore, choose one USB port that can permanently or regularly be used to
connect the balance�
t Switch off the balance�
t Unplug the balance from the mains�
t Connect the USB cable to the balance and to the USB port on the computer�
t Plug the balance into the mains again and switch it on�
y Windows detects the device connected to the USB port�
If the device is being connected for the first time, the Windows Installation
Wizard will run�
Installing Software Drivers
t Run the Installation Wizard for the driver�
t Follow the instructions that appear�
t To complete the installation, click on Finish�
y The virtual interface is now ready for operation�
Windows
®
usually adds the virtual port in the position following your highest-
numbered COM port�
Example: For a PC with up to 4 COM ports, the new virtual port would then be COM5 (see
Device Manager)�
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