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 data output
Mode Protocol
In mode Protocol, the protocol defined for the application is output automatically or with the [PRINT]-key, depending on the setting.
Mode Measurement transfer
In mode Measurement transfer by pressing the soft button [Transfer] or the [PRINT]-key respectively (depending on the trigger setting), the current weight value is transferred according the set format of the Measurement transfer. If trigger is set on Transfer button, the soft button [Transfer] must be activated in the Action bar.
Select mode of output as Measurement transfer
Note, to ensure to activate on the Action bar the soft button [Transfer] in the mode Measurement transfer.
Time stamp, Device ID and Net/Gross/Tare are optionally output with the measured value, whereby the gross and tare values are output on a separate lines.
If trigger is set on Transfer button, press the soft button [Transfer] to transfer the current values.
If trigger is set on Print key, press the [PRINT]-key to transfer the current values.
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.
Setting Up in Server Communication Mode
In this mode, a device connects to the balance. In addition to the IP address of the balance, the device must also know the local port of the balance. If this is not explicitly given, use port 2101.
Mode of data output as Protocol or Measurement transfer
Local port of the balance which must be set on the other device
Setting Up in Client Communication Mode
In this mode, the balance connects to a device, or often to a printer. To do this, the balance must know the IP address and the local port of the printer. If this is not explicitly given, use port 4001.
Mode of data output as Protocol or Measurement transfer
Remote host address or network name of the device to which the balance is to connect
Remote host port or the local port to which the scale is to connect onto the device