OHAUS 30268984 Scout USB Device Interface Instruction Manual

OHAUS 30268984 Scout USB Device Interface

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Scout USB Device Interface
• Compatible with OHAUS Scout STX, SPX, SKX, and SJX series products
• Interface: USB
• System Requirements: Available USB port
• Settings: 9600 baud, 8 bit, no parity, no handshake

Product Usage Instructions

Interface Installation

1. Install the Interface module on the mini-DIN port (round connector) located at the rear side of the balance.
2. Ensure the balance is powered off during installation.
3. Align the small triangle mark () on the round connector at the bottom before plugging in.

Setup

• Ensure the USB Device parameters match the computer’s requirements.
• After installation, configure the balance settings to the desired USB and printing parameters using the menu options provided.

For SPX, SKX, and SJX Balances
The balance will display [USB.Dev] during the power sequence upon installation.

For STX Balances
The STX balance will show the USB icon in the upper right corner upon installation.

Setup Definitions

• PRINT / Content: Send data when PRINT is pressed.
• PRINT / Layout / Format: Single or Multi format options available.
• PRINT / Layout / Feed: Line, 4 Lines, or Form feed options for layout.

FAQ

• Q: How do I change the communication settings of the USB Device Interface?
  A: Refer to the balance Instruction Manual for assistance in changing the communication settings of the USB Device Interface.

• Q: What should I do if my computer does not recognize the USB Interface Kit?
  A: Ensure that the USB Interface Kit is properly installed on the mini-DIN port and that the balance is powered off during installation. If issues persist, contact OHAUS for further assistance.

INTRODUCTION

• This Interface Kit is for use with OHAUS Scout STX, SPX, SKX, and SJX series products.
• The OHAUS USB Interface Kit is a unique solution to the problem of connecting a balance to a computer using a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB Interface kit includes a CD with the software drivers to create the required virtual port on the computer.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• PC running Windows 98®, Windows 98SE®, Windows ME®, Windows 2000®, Windows XP® or Windows 7®
• Be forward compatible with iMac 10.7 (contact with OHAUS)
• Available USB port

INTERFACE INSTALLATION

Install the Interface module on the mini-DIN port (round connector) located at the rear side of the balance as shown. During this process, please make sure the balance is powered off.

Notes:

• Please make sure the small triangle mark (▲) on the round connector is at the bottom and then plug it in.
• The appearance of your model may be different.

SETUP

• The OHAUS Interface is preset to communicate using the following settings: 9600 baud, 8-bit, no parity, and no handshake. Determine the USB Device parameters required for the computer that is to be connected. If the parameters do not match, it will be necessary to change either the balance settings or the computer settings.
• Upon installation of the interface, the balance will recognize the USB Device Interface and add relevant items to the menu. Configure the balance to the desired USB and printing parameters; refer to the balance Instruction Manual for assistance in using the menus.

For SPX, SKX and SJX Balances:
Upon installation, the balance will show [USB.Dev] during the power sequence.

PRINT

Reset:             no , yes

Stable:            off , on

A.Print:            off On.A stable interval accepts continuous

Content:          Result (-> off, on ) Gross (-> off , on) Net (-> off , on) Tare (-> off , on) Header (-> off , on) Footer (-> off , on) Mode (-> off , on) Unit (-> off, on ) Info (-> off , on)

Layout:            Format (->Single, Multi ) Feed (-> Line , 4 Lines, Form)

End Print:         Exit menu

| USB.Dev

Reset:                         no , yes

Baud Rate:                   1200… 9600 …115200

Parity:                         7 even, 7 odd, 7 none,

8 none

Stop bit:                       1 , 2

Handshake:                  none , XOn-XOff Alternate command:       Print (A… P …Z)

Tare (A… T …Z) Zero (A… Z )

End USB.Dev:               Exit menu

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Note: Items with bold font are default settings.

SETUP DEFINITIONS

data.

Load: Print stable value excluding zero

Load.Zero: Print stable value including zero

PRINT / A.Print / interval – (xx) sec| Balance sends data every (xx) seconds.
PRINT / Auto Print – accept| Balance only sends stable accept data in Check mode.
PRINT / A.Print – Continuous| Balance repeatedly sends data as fast as possible.
PRINT / Content| On: print relevant content after weighing data Gross – on G; Net – on N; Tare – on T; Info – on balance will print application

mode setting parameters

PRINT / Layout / Format – (Single, Multi)| Single: print all data in one line

Multi: print all data in multiple lines

PRINT / Layout / Feed – (Line, 4 Lines, Form)| Line: feed one line after printing

4 Lines: feed four lines after printing

Form: feed one page after printing (move to the top of the next page after printing)

For STX Balances:
Upon installation, the STX balance will show the USB icon ( ) in the upper right corner.

VIRTUAL PORT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD drive.
   Different versions of Windows® have slightly different steps to load the driver that is on the CD. In all versions, the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the required steps to select the driver that is located on the CD. Example of Windows XP Hardware Wizard
   You may also get the latest drivers from this link: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm.

2. After clicking Finish, the virtual port should be ready for use.
   Windows® typically adds the virtual port in sequence after the highest number of COM ports. For example, on PCs equipped with up to 4 COM ports, the virtual port will be COM5.

When using the USB interface with programs that limit the number of COM port designations, it may be necessary to assign one of these port numbers to the new virtual port. This can be done in the Port Settings of the Device Manager utility, found in the Windows Control Panel.

USB DEVICE OUTPUT

• With the interface installed, the balance will operate in several ways according to the settings.
• The print format can be switched by the xFMT user command.

New Scout Print Format (Default Format):
Output String (Non-Check Weighing Applications):

• [weight] 11 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [unit] 5 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [stability indicator] 1 character; “?” when unstable, space when stable
• [space] 1 character
• [T/N/G/PT] 2 characters (right justified)
• [Term] 2 characters

Note: All of the fields have fixed length.

Output example:

Output String (Check Weighing Application):

• [weight] 11 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [unit] 5 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [stability indicator] 1 character; “?” when unstable, space when stable
• [space] 1 character
• [T/N/G/PT] 2 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [application status] 6 characters (right justified)
• [Term] 2 characters

Example:

Scout Pro Print Format 1 (for the models 303/123/202/402/602/2001/6001/ 401FZH/601FZH/6000FZH):

Output String:

• [weight] 12 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [unit] 5 characters (left justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [stability indicator] 1 character; “?” when unstable, space when stable
• [Legend] 1~10 characters

Output example:

Scout Pro Print Format 2 (for the models 401/601/6000):

Output String:

• [weight] 11 or 12 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [unit] 1~5 characters
• [space] 1 character
• [stability indicator] 1 character; “?” when unstable, space when stable
• [space] 1 character
• [Legend] 1~10 characters

Note:
The unit field length varies with different units. The weight field could be 11 or 12, depending on whether the weight string has a dot or not.

Output example:

Print Format 3 (for Certain POS Systems):

Output String:

• [weight] 11 characters (right justified)
• [space] 1 character
• [unit] 5 characters (right justified)
• [stability indicator] 1 character; “?” when unstable, space when stable
• [Term] 2 characters

Note: All of the fields have fixed length.

Output example:

USB DEVICE INPUT

The following interface commands will be acknowledged by the Balance. They are case-sensitive. The balance will return “ES” for invalid commands.

header text up to 24 alphanumeric characters
F| F x “text” Enter Footer line , where x = line number 1 to 2, “text” = footer text up to 24 alphanumeric characters
Z| Same as pressing the Zero Key
T| Same as pressing the Tare Key.
CST| Establish a preset Tare value in the displayed unit. x = preset tare value. Sending 0T

clears tare (if allowed).

PT| Prints Tare weight stored in memory.
PM| Print current application mode (weighing mode).
Mx| Set the current application mode to x. x depends on the application

1M: WEIGH, 2M: COUNT,3M: PERCENT, 4M: CHECK, 5M: DYNAMIC, 6M: TOTAL,

7M: DENSITY, 8M: HOLD, 9M: MOLE

M| Scroll to the next enabled mode.
PU| Print Current weighing unit: g, kg, lb, oz, etc….
xU| Set the balance to unit x: g, kg, etc.

1U: g, 2U: kg,3U: ct, 4U: N, 5U: oz, 6U: ozt, 7U: dwt, 8U: lb, 9U:lb:oz, 10U: grn, 11U: thk, 12U: tsg, 13U:ttw , 14U: tola, 15U:c

U| Scroll to the next enabled unit.
ON| Brings out of Standby
OFF| Goes to Standby.
C| Begin Span Calibration
AC| Abort Calibration.
PSN| Print Serial Number.
PV| Print Version: print name, software revision, and LFT ON (if LFT is set ON).
x#| Set Counting APW (x) in grams. (must have APW stored)
P#| Print Counting application APW.
x%| Set Percent application reference weight (x) in grams. (must have reference weight stored)
P%| Print Percent application reference weight.
xCO| Set Checkweighing Over Limit in grams x.
CCU| Set Checkweighing Under Limit in grams x.
PCO| Print Checkweighing Over Limit.
PCU| Print Checkweighing Under Limit.
xMM| Set Molar Mass in g/mol .
PMM| Print Molar Mass
xS| 0 = print unstable data, 1 = print stable only
exFAT| 0 = New Scout print format (default) ; 1 = Scout Pro print format 1; 2 = Scout Pro print format 2;             3 = for certain POS system.
xRL| 0 = disable response; 1 = enable response.

ACCESSORIES

For a complete listing of OHAUS printers and other accessories, contact OHAUS Corporation or visit www.ohaus.com.

COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DISPOSAL

• In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.
• Please dispose of this product under local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device.
• Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related. For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.OHAUS.com/weee. Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

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