Western Scale M1 - Remote Display Mode Operation; Remote Display Mode Setup

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Indicator Technical Manua
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REMOTE DISPLAY MODE
Remote Display Mode uses a connected indicator’s Data String to display weight and
scale status information to the user. Remote Display Mode is only tested for
compatibility with Western Indicators (Models M2000, MAX, Lightspeed & M1).
• Wire other indicator to M1 COM1 terminal only!
• Set M1 to Remote Display Mode (P5.3 to 5).
• Exit Calibration Mode and restart M1.
Indicator Requirements
• Indicator Output Mode must be Continuous stream or Poll Mode.
• Indicator Data Format must be 9600-N-8-1.
• M2000 Indicators must be set to Poll Mode & DF2000 output string to receive
remote keypad commands.
o M2000 Parameter 34 / 35 set to 3
o M2000 Parameter 38 / 39 set to 4
Display & Annunciators
• The weight display should show the same weight numbers as the
connected indicator (complete with minus signs and decimals).
• All annunciators should work with the exception of Centre of Zero.
• Gram and Ounce annunciators will only work with M1, MAX or Lightspeed
indicators.
Important Note: A ‘?’ character is transmitted continuously to
poll the indicator. Do not terminate the Remote Display TX to
the Indicator RX if the remote keypad function is not being used.