Setting Network

The balance can be integrated into a network. For this purpose, a LAN cable or a USB WLAN adapter must be plugged at the bottom side of the balance terminal.

Mode of the communication

The Server communication mode is used when a PC, LIMS or other device wants to connect to the balance. It is recommended to use a static IP address, as the balance can always be reached with the same address. Further details about the setup and the local port can be found below.

The Client communication mode is used when the balance wants to connect to a passive device such as a printer. The use of an automatic IP address proivided by a DHCP server is usually sufficient, since the address of the balance is not relevant. Further details about the setup and the remote host port as well as the remote host address can be found below.

Using DHCP or a static IP address

To connect the balance to the network, the details must be discussed with the network administrator. It is important to know whether to assign to the balance a static IP address or an automatic IP address from a DHCP server. In addition, the network administrator knows the port of the remote terminal of the network connection; for Precisa printers or software, this is normally port 2101 or 4001.

If an automatic IP address of the DHCP server is sufficient, switching on DHCP automatically connects the balance into the network.
In case a static IP address must be used, the network administrator knows the settings of the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

Connecting to the LAN or WLAN

In case you have selected in the menu Data Exchange WLAN the additonal entry WiFi list appears in the selection. Press [Set] to select the network with the password, according your network administrator.

Connection status of the balance as a Server with WLAN and static IP address 

Connection status of the balance as a Server with LAN and DHCP