Industrial crane scales, hanging scales, tensile and lifting dynamometers

MSI 3360<br> <b>RS-232 I/O Option</b><br> <b>Measurement Systems International</b><br> <hr> <A name=2></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> COMMUNICATION PORTS<br> ·<br> The MSI-3360 is equipped with a single RS-232 serial input/output. The Comm Port<br>is intended for interfacing printers, data loggers, scoreboards, and computers to the<br>3360 Crane Scale.<br> ·<br> Data output is selectable from 5 pre-formatted strings and 1 fully formattable string.<br>The 3360, under menu control will print control characters for easy interfacing to any<br>label printer. An initialize string combined with start string, user programmable data,<br>weight data, and end strings, provides complete control over printed data.<br> ·<br> Many scales and weigh meters suspend weighing operation while printing and will<br>not function until a print job is completed. The MSI-3360 RS-232 option uses<br>advanced DMA (direct memory access) techniques for transmitting the print strings.<br>This prevents long print jobs from interfering with scale operation.<br> Comm Port Function<br>The RS-232 input/output is used to output weight and total data to a printer or it can be<br>used for 2-way communications with a computer. In addition there are several automatic<br>print modes including print on Total, when there is a weight change, or when a set point is<br>reached. Interval and continuous printing is available for data logging or interfacing<br>Scoreboard displays.<br> Note: The following RS-232 Menu is entered via the User Setup Menu (when calibrated to<br>Industrial or One Unit modes) or the Calibration Setup Menu (when calibrated to NIST or<br>European modes).<br> Page 2<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=3></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> Menu<br> Sub-Menu<br> Display Definition<br> Comments<br> For<br> Format<br> · To enter data strings, the left 2 digits of<br> dAtA<br> Data string 60 bytes<br> display show the string position you are<br> StLin<br> Start line 4 bytes<br> editing. The right 2 digits show the current<br> Endln<br> End line 4 bytes<br> value of that string position in HEX.<br> E-Chr<br> Expect char 1 byte<br> · The flashing cursor shows which digit is<br>being edited.<br>· <USER> cycles the digit 0-F.<br>· <TARE> accepts the entry.<br>· <ZERO> exits this routine.<br>· Reaching the end of this string also exits<br>this routine.<br>· 0 0 HEX is the string terminator.<br> StrnG<br> Print string<br> Selects which output format will be sent --<br> Str 1<br> String 1<br> print string 1,2,3,4,5 or the user-defined string.<br> Str 2<br> String 2<br> Str 3<br> String 3<br> Str 4<br> String 4<br> Str 5<br> String 5<br> Str U<br> User-defined string<br> odE<br> Printer mode<br> OFF<br> Disabled<br> OutPt<br> Output only<br> LIStn<br> Listen only<br> dUPL<br> Duplex (output and listen)<br> Cntr<br> Printer control<br> Selects the trigger that sends the output string.<br> USEr<br> User key<br> Cont<br> Continuous<br> OCtS<br> On CTS<br> OnSP1<br> On setpoint 1<br> OnSP2<br> On setpoint 2<br> SP1-2<br> On setpoint 1 and 2<br> OnChG<br> On change<br> OnLod<br> On load<br> OnttL<br> On total<br> otion<br> Motion<br> Always on in NIST mode.<br> OFF<br> Motion off<br> On<br> Motion on<br> IntEr<br> Print time interval<br> Allows output at a regular time interval.<br> OnCE<br> Activates the print interval command. Prompts<br> On<br> user to enter a value from 0 to 28,800 seconds.<br> SEt<br> bAud<br> Baud Rate<br> 300<br>600<br>1200<br>2400<br>4800<br>9600<br>19200<br> StoP<br> Stop Bits<br> 1 bit<br>2 bit<br> dbitS<br> Data Bits<br> 7 bit<br>8 bit<br> PAr<br> Parity<br> nonE<br>EvEn<br>Odd<br> HAnd<br> Handshaking<br> nonE<br>C-rtS<br> CTS/RTS<br> onOFF<br> XON/XOFF<br> Chart 5: RS-232 Menu Structure<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 3<br> <hr> <A name=4></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> ELECTRICAL CONFORMANCE<br> COMM PORT 1<br>The electrical characteristics of the serial input/output conform to the EIA Standard EIA-<br>232-D (downward compatible with RS-232-C). The Comm Port is configured as DCE.<br>Cable connections include RXD (input), TXD (output), Ground, CTS (input), RTS (output),<br>and Shield Ground (also known as Frame Ground). CTS/RTS handshaking is optional and<br>the lines do not need to be connected.<br> COMM PORT CABLING<br> The Comm Port RS-232 connections are made into TB3 found on the circuit board internal<br>to the MSI 3360. Due to washdown requirements, no interface cable is supplied. Cables with<br>an outside diameter of .187" to .300" (5mm to 7.5mm) are sealable with the watertight<br>fitting. Preferably, cables should have twisted pair connections with an over shield. In the<br>table below, twisted pairs are represented by A, B, and C.<br> <b>COMM PORT HAND-</b><br> <b>MIN #</b><br> <b>W</b><br> <b>W</b><br> <b>W</b><br> <b>W</b><br> <b>W</b><br> <b>W</b><br> <b>MODE</b><br> <b>SHAKING</b><br> <b>OF</b><br> <b>1A</b><br> <b>2A</b><br> <b>1B</b><br> <b>2B</b><br> <b>1C</b><br> <b>2C</b><br> <b>CONDs</b><br> <b>TALK only</b><br> None<br> 2 +<br> TXD<br> GND<br> -<br> -<br> -<br> -<br> <b>LISTEN only</b><br> shield<br> RXD<br> <b>TALK only</b><br> CTS/RTS<br> 4 +<br> TXD<br> GND HSIN HSOUT<br> -<br> -<br> <b>LISTEN only</b><br> shield<br> RXD<br> <b>DUPLEX</b><br> None or SW<br> 4 +<br> TXD<br> GND RXD GND*<br> -<br> -<br> shield<br> <b>DUPLEX</b><br> CTS/RTS<br> 6 +<br> TXD<br> GND RXD GND* HSIN HSOUT<br> shield<br> * If your cable does not have twisted pairs, eliminate one of the ground leads.<br> Chart 6: Recommended Cable Configurations<br> RS-232 Cable Installation<br> 1) Remove the 3360 Battery. Remove the screws holding the front panel on.<br>2) Strip the outer insulation 1.5" (40mm) from the RS-232 cable. Peel back the foil shield<br> (if any) being careful not to nick the conductors. Cut off the foil shield leaving the<br>drain wire intact. Strip 3/16" (5mm) from each conductor. Slip a 1-5/16" (33mm) piece<br>of sleeving over the drain wire and tin the end of the drain wire. It is also wise to<br>shrink a short piece of heat shrink tubing over the end of the outer jacket to further<br>insulate the Shield.<br> 3) Loosen the watertight feedthrough. Remove the white plug. Feed the RS-232 cable<br> through the watertight feedthrough.<br> 4) The terminal block uses push levers. Insert the wires as shown in the following<br> diagram. Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver in the white lever and push down to<br>insert the wire. Use only the wires necessary for your application per Chart 6. Be sure<br>to terminate the shield wire in position 1 (Shield Ground or Frame ground). In the<br>Duplex with CTS/RTS mode where there are two signal grounds, connect both signal<br>grounds to pin 6. After all the pins are connected, lightly wiggle and tug on each wire<br>to ensure that they are securely attached. Reset or reposition the wires as necessary.<br> 5) Replace the front panel being careful to seat the gasket evenly around the lip of the<br> cabinet. Screw down the panel screws in a criss-cross pattern to seat the gasket evenly.<br> 6) Tighten the watertight feedthrough around the outer insulation to ensure the water seal.<br> Page 4<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=5></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> Figure 8: RS-232 Diagram<br> DATA CONFIGURATION<br> The 3360 serial port options are configured with the "PRINT" Menu. Standard data configura-<br>tion is:<br> <b>PARAMETER</b><br> <b>DEFAULT</b><br> <b>MENU CHOICES</b><br> <b>Baud Rate:</b><br> 9600<br> 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200<br> <b>Data Bits:</b><br> 8<br> 7 or 8<br> <b>Parity:</b><br> None<br> None, Even, Odd<br> <b>Start Bits:</b><br> 1<br> 1 (can't be changed)<br> <b>Stop Bits:</b><br> 1<br> 1 or 2<br> Chart 7: Data Configuration<br> Data String Buffers<br>A Data String is simply a collection of characters stored in memory, that are used to format the<br>Comm Port output. Data Strings are defined by the user. The length of the formatting strings<br>are limited per the following table. However, since 3 or 4 character commands can cause an<br>output of up to 99 characters in length, the following numbers do not represent the maximum<br>size of the data output. The 3360 offers the programmer the ability to print any and all weight<br>data utilizing format controls suitable for even the most complex bar code printer.<br> <b>String Comm Port Max. Characters</b><br> Data:<br> 60<br> Start Line: 4<br> End Line:<br> 4<br> Wait Char: 1<br> Chart 8: Data String Buffers<br> Data Format<br>Each transmitted reading consists of a number of programmable character strings. Data is<br>completely user programmable and can include formatting characters and text in addition to all<br>weight parameters. The End-of-Line string is used for carriage return or other end-of-line<br>control characters. These are entered through the print menu or downloaded through a com-<br>puter.<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 5<br> <hr> <A name=6></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> Output Control<br>The MSI 3360 serial port functions in any of 10 modes:<br> 1) Front Panel User Key or IR Remote Print Key:<br> This is a print on command mode which works when the USER button on the front<br>panel is pushed (it must be set to Print). The "(m)otion" menu determines if printing is<br>allowed or disallowed when the weight is in motion and/or not stable.<br> 2) Computer Control:<br> A computer can control and receive data from the MSI-3360 through the use of simple<br>ASCII commands. These commands can be sent through the use of a data communi-<br>cations terminal, or a custom computer program. The "(m)otion" menu determines if<br>printing is allowed or disallowed when the weight is in motion and/or not stable.<br> 3) Print on Total:<br> When the weight is totaled, one transmission of data will occur. Once transmitted, the<br>scale must return below the total threshold (see Total Setup) to re-enable the transmis-<br>sion. Interval has no effect in this mode.<br> <i>Note</i>: Using Print on Total with the Auto Total enabled should not be used with any weight<br> printout other than W7. Use "Print on Load" to print the totaled weight.<br> (4,5 & 6) Print on Set-Point:<br> Set-point1, Set-point2, or Set-point 1&2 can be configured to trigger a data print.<br>Once transmitted, the set-point must go off then on again to transmit again. Print on a<br>set point can also be configured to print when two set-points are true. This configura-<br>tion allows printing when the weight is outside two limits or when the weight is inside<br>two limits (windowed). The "(m)otion" menu determines if printing is allowed or<br>disallowed when the weight is in motion and/or not stable.<br> 7) Print On Change:<br> Every time the weight changes 1 full display count or more, one transmission of data<br>will occur. The "(m)otion" menu determines if printing is allowed or disallowed when<br>the weight is in motion and/or not stable. Interval has no effect in this mode.<br> 8) Print on Load Change:<br> When the load weight exceeds the total threshold and motion ceases, one transmission<br>of data will occur. Once transmitted, the scale must return below the total threshold to<br>re-enable the transmission. Interval has no effect in this mode.<br> 9) Print Continuous or on Intervals:<br> The Data String can be transmitted continuously for driving scoreboards. The "MOTN<br>DET" menu determines if printing is allowed or disallowed when the weight is in<br>motion and/or not stable.<br> 10)Print on CTS (Clear to Send, a RS-232 handshake line):<br> By toggling the CTS line from space to mark, the print string will be transmitted. If<br>the interval is set, the string will continue to print as long as CTS is asserted.<br> PRINTER/OUTPUT FORMATTING<br> The MSI-3360 is equipped with an RS-232 input/output that can format virtually any<br>printer or serial data device. It also allows two-way communication with personal comput-<br>ers.<br> There are six printer/output formats on the MSI-3360. Five of them are pre-formatted to<br>provide a simple method of output. The sixth string, String U, is defined by the user and<br>may contain up to 60 bytes of text, numbers, symbols and weighment data. However, since<br>3 or 4 character commands can cause an output of up to 99 characters in length, 60 bytes<br>does not represent the maximum size of the data output. The 3360 offers the programmer<br>the ability to print any and all weight data, and formatting controls suitable for even the<br> Page 6<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=7></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> most complex bar code printer.<br> PRINTER/OUTPUT STRINGS 1 THROUGH 5<br> String 1:<br> Sends simple output of current weight, units and weigh mode, and places a blank line<br>under the data.<br> 2001 LB<br> GROSS<br> Note: String 1 outputs the current units and weigh mode.<br> String 2:<br> Sends output of current gross weight, net weight, and tare weight with units and weigh<br>mode, then places a blank line under the data.<br> 2001 LB<br> GROSS<br> 1501 LB<br> NET<br> 500 LB<br> TARE<br> Note: If net weight is not enabled, output will be dashes.<br>If no tare weight was input, output will be dashes.<br> String 3:<br> Sends output of current gross weight, net weight, tare weight, total weight and number of<br>totals with units and weigh mode, then places a blank line under the data.<br> 2001 LB<br> GROSS<br> 1501 LB<br> NET<br> 500 LB<br> TARE<br> 10200 LB<br> TOTAL<br> 4 T-CNT<br> Note: If net weight is not enabled, output will be dashes.<br>If no tare weight was input, output will be dashes.<br> String 4:<br> Sends output of current displayed weight and mode, total weight with units followed by<br>"TOTAL", and number of totals, then places a blank line under the data.<br> 2001 LB<br> GROSS<br> 10200 LB<br> TOTAL<br> 4 T-CNT<br> String 5:<br> String 5 is set up for scoreboard applications. It sends a user-defined communications<br>command to the scoreboard, and then outputs the current weight.<br> 2001<br> STRING U -- THE USER-DEFINED PRINTER/OUTPUT STRING<br> String U allows the user to customize the output format for up to 60 bytes of information.<br>Output may consist of letters, numbers, symbols or weighment data.<br> ·<br> The character set includes all upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and most of<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 7<br> <hr> <A name=8></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> the rest of the standard ASCII set (see Appendix A for a complete listing).<br> ·<br> All scale data can be accessed.<br>Output "@" commands control the output format. To use this versatile feature, the<br>user must input command codes and data in a specific manner. Each command code<br>consists of a 2 letter mnemonic. Some command codes also require a numeric suffix.<br>See PRINTER CONTROL "@" COMMANDS for a complete list of data and<br>formats.<br> A simple example of this structure is Print String 1, which outputs current weight, units and<br>weigh mode, and places a blank line under the data. Its command structure is @W1@E@E<br>. The "@W" command code means to print weight. The "1" suffix means print the current<br>display mode. The "@E" will cause the end-of-line string to be printed. It acts like the<br>Return key on a computer keyboard. The second "@E" sends another Return to achieve a<br>blank line before the next data output. By combining the "@" commands with standard<br>ASCII characters, control characters, etc., any data available from the scale, plus any<br>additional text, can be printed in any order desired.<br> PRINTER/OUTPUT STRING ENTRY AND EDITING<br> There are two ways to enter the commands into String U: use either the front panel keys of<br>the 3360 or use a computer. Of the two, computer input is considerably easier. If a com-<br>puter is not available, follow the procedure below for front panel entry.<br> <b>Front Panel Entry:</b><br> 1) Hold down the USER key and turn on the POWER.<br>2) Push <b>USER </b> to scroll to "rS232". Press <b>TARE </b> to enter.<br>3) Push <b>USER </b> to scroll to "StrnG". Press <b>TARE </b> to enter.<br>4) Push <b>USER </b> to scroll to "Str U". Press <b>TARE </b> to enter.<br>5) Push <b>USER </b> to scroll to "For". Press Push <b>TARE </b> to enter.<br>6) Push <b>USER </b> to scroll to "dATA". Press <b>TARE </b> to enter.<br>7) The display switches to Command Entry Mode (see illustration below). Output<br> commands are entered one byte at a time. The left two digits of the display show the<br>byte number you are editing. There is a space, then two digits at right show the<br>current ASCII (HEX) code number.<br> You will change one HEX digit at a time. The flashing digit is the current editable<br>digit. To edit each digit, use <b>USER </b> to scroll up through the character set (0-9, A-F).<br>Use <b>TARE </b> as enter. Use <b>ZERO </b> as exit.<br> Note: You can only scroll up through the characters, they repeat in a loop. You cannot<br>go to previous digits or previous bytes, you must Exit the Command Entry Mode.<br> Page 8<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=9></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> Current Byte #<br> ASCII # (HEX)<br> <b> O</b><br> <b>NET</b><br> <b>GROSS</b><br> <b>TOTAL</b><br> <b>X1000</b><br> <b>POWER</b><br> <b>ZERO</b><br> <b>TARE</b><br> <b>USER</b><br> <b>0</b><br> <b>T</b><br> <b>EXIT</b><br> <b>ENTER</b><br> <b>UP</b><br> Figure 9: Display in Command Entry Mode<br> Refer to the ASCII Table Appendix. In the table, output characters are in the CHAR column.<br>For commands, you will enter the corresponding two-character code from the HEX column. So<br>if your screen reads 01 40, that means you are editing byte 1 and it is currently the character<br>that corresponds to HEX 40 (@).<br> Example:<br>To output the words "SCALE 1" along with the total weight with units and total number of<br>weighments:<br> 1) Go to the Command Entry Mode (follow steps 1-5 above).<br>2) To output "SCALE 1", you will need to enter each character separately. Byte 1 will be<br> the letter "S", byte 2 "C" and so on. According to the ASCII Table, the capital S (from<br>column CHAR) corresponds to HEX code 53. Your display reads "01 xx" where xx is a<br>HEX code. The left x flashes first to indicate that it is editable. First push <b>USER </b> to<br>scroll up until 5 appears. Push <b>TARE </b> to enter. The right x flashes. Push <b>USER </b> to<br>scroll up until 3 appears. Push <b>TARE </b> to enter. Push <b>TARE </b> again to go to the next<br>byte, or push <b>ZERO </b> to exit without changes.<br> 3) Byte 2 should be the letter "C", or HEX code 43. Push <b>USER </b> to scroll up until the left<br> digit is 4, then push <b>TARE </b> to enter. Change the right digit to 3 and push <b>TARE </b>to<br>enter, push it again to go to the next byte. Follow the same procedure for "A" "L" and<br>"E" in bytes 3, 4 and 5. Their HEX codes from the ASCII table are 41, 4C and 45.<br> 4) To enter a space between E and 1, use HEX code 20 (SPC) for byte 6.<br>5) Byte 7 is the number "1", or HEX code 31.<br>6) If you want the output to go to the beginning of the next line after SCALE 1, you need to<br> enter an end-of-line string "@E". Use HEX 40 for @ in byte 8 and HEX 45 for E in byte<br>9.<br> 7) To output the total weight with units and the total number of weighments, use @W7 for<br> byte 10, 11 and 12. To place an end-of-line string after the data, input @E for byte 13 and<br>14. You may wish to add another @E to place a blank line below your output.<br> Output:<br> SCALE 1<br>10200.00 LB TOTAL, 4 T-CNT<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 9<br> <hr> <A name=10></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> The entire command string is as follows:<br> <b>BYTE</b><br> <b>1</b><br> <b>2</b><br> <b>3</b><br> <b>4</b><br> <b>5</b><br> <b>6</b><br> <b>7</b><br> <b>8</b><br> <b>9</b><br> <b>10 11 12 13 14</b><br> <b>CHAR</b><br> <b>S</b><br> <b>C</b><br> <b>A</b><br> <b>L</b><br> <b>E spc 1</b><br> <b>@</b><br> <b>E</b><br> <b>@ W</b><br> <b>7</b><br> <b>@</b><br> <b>E</b><br> <b>HEX</b><br> <b>53 43 41 4C 45 20 31 40 45 40 57 37 40 45</b><br> To clear codes:<br>To clear codes, type the string terminator HEX 00 (two zeros) in the byte position immedi-<br>ately prior to the information you wish to clear. Any coded information that follows two<br>zeros is ignored by the processor.<br> <b>Computer Entry:<br></b>If you use a computer to format output, you simply type "CD" followed immediately by the<br>non-ASCII command codes (CHAR line above). The output string must end with a semico-<br>lon (;). Here is the line you type:<br> CDSCALE 1@E@W7@E;<br> Note: There is a space between E and 1.<br> PRINTER CONTROL "@" COMMANDS<br> The printer formatting "@" commands and their data configurations are as follows:<br> @@<br> PRINT AN "@"<br> Purpose:<br>Use the @@ command to cause the output to send an "@" sign. Since this character is<br>normally used for printer formatting, this is the only way to output the @ sign by itself.<br> @B PRINT BLANK SPACES<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @B command to cause the output to send a series of spaces. Can be used to position<br>data on a label without having to enter multiple spaces.<br> Input Data Form:<br>@Bxx where xx is any number from 01 to 99 which equals the number of spaces desired.<br> <i>Note</i>: Exactly two digits must follow the "@B" command.<br> Output Data Form:<br>x spaces are output limited to 99. For more spaces use two @B commands in series.<br> <i>Note</i>: For spaces fewer than five, it is more code efficient to enter spaces instead of the @B<br>command.<br> @E PRINT End of Line (EOL)<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @E command to output the end-of-line string. The EOL string is entered in the<br>printer Format section.<br> Input Data Form:<br>@E<br> Page 10<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=11></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> Output Data Form:<br>Sends out the EOL string. Usually a Carriage Return or Line Feed, or both, CR/LF, ETX, etc.<br>Can include formatting commands. See Format.<br> @H PRINT HORIZONTAL TABS<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @H command to send a series of Tabs. Can be used to position data on a label without<br>having to enter multiple spaces. Not all printers support tabs. Check with printer manual for<br>proper application of tabs in printer formatting.<br> Input Data Form:<br>@Hxx where x is any number from 01 to 99 which equals the number of tabs desired.<br> <i>Note</i>: You must enter two digits following the "@H".<br> Output Data Form:<br>x tabs are printed (limited to 99). For more tabs use two @H commands in series.<br> @M PRINT WEIGHING MODE<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @M command to print either the current weighing mode or to print the internal mode<br>strings.<br> Input Data Form:<br> @M1<br> Print current displayed weighing mode<br> @M2<br> Print "GROSS"<br> @M3<br> Print "NET"<br> @M4<br> Print "TARE"<br> @M5<br> Print "TOTAL"<br> @M6<br> Print "T CNT" (Total CouNT = number of weighments<br> totalized)<br>@M7<br> Print "TOTAL T CNT"<br> Output Data Form:<br> @M 1 *<br> *<br> *<br> *<br> *<br> *<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> Length: 6<br> Justification: left.<br> ***** = Current Displayed mode, see @M2, @M3, @M4, @M8<br> @M 2 G R O S<br> S<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> Length: 6<br> Justification: left.<br> @M 3 N E<br> T<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> Length: 6<br> Justification: left.<br> @M 4 T A R E<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> Length: 6<br> Justification: left.<br> @M 5 T O T<br> A<br> L<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> Length: 6<br> Justification: left.<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 11<br> <hr> <A name=12></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> @M 6 T<br> C<br> N<br> T<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> Length: 6<br> Justification: left.<br> @M 7 T O T<br> A<br> L<br> T<br> C<br> N<br> T<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> Length: 12<br> Justification: left.<br> @S PRINT STRING<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @S command to output the preprogrammed strings. See FORMAT in the PRINT<br>SETUP menu.<br> Input Data Form:<br> @S<br> Print SOL String<br> Output Data Form:<br>Sends out the SOL string, a maximum of 4 bytes.<br> @U PRINT CURRENT UNITS<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @U command to output the current weight units.<br> Input Data Form:<br>@U<br> Output Data Form:<br> @U<br> L<br> B<br> 1<br> 2<br> K G<br> 1<br> 2<br> Length: 2 Justification: left<br> @V PRINT WEIGHT VALUE<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @V command to print the current weight without units or mode printed.<br> Input Data Form:<br> @V1<br> Displayed weight (GROSS, NET, DEV, %DEV)<br> @V2<br> Gross weight<br> @V3<br> Net weight<br>Note:<i> </i>will print dashes if NET mode is not enabled<br> @V4<br> Tare weight<br>Note: will print dashes if no TARE value has been established<br> @V5<br> Total weight<br> @V6<br> n Totals (weighments counter)<br> @V7<br> Total + n Totals (combined @V5 and @V6)<br> Output Data Form:<br> @V1, @V2, @V3,@V4<br> 2<br> 0<br> .<br> 5<br> 0<br> 2<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> Length: 8 Justification: right justified.<br> Page 12<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=13></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> @V5 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> .<br> 8<br> 9<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> Length: 10 Justification: right, leading zeros suppressed.<br> @V6 <br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> Length: 5 Justification: right, leading zeros suppressed.<br> TOTAL VALUE<br> # OF WEIGHMENTS<br> @V7 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> .<br> 8<br> 9<br> ,<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> Length: 16 Justification: each number field - right, leading zeros suppressed.<br> @W PRINT WEIGHT FULLY<br>Purpose:<br>Use the @W command to print the current weight with units and mode printed.<br> Input Data Form:<br> @W1<br> Displayed weight<br> @W2<br> Gross weight<br> @W3<br> Net weight<br>Note: will print dashes if NET mode is not enabled.<br> @W4<br> Tare weight<br>Note: will print dashes if no Tare value has been established.<br> @W5<br> Total weight<br> @W6<br> n Totals (weighments counter)<br> @W7<br> Total with n Totals (combined @W5 and @W6)<br> Output Data Form:<br> WEIGHT<br> UNITS<br> MODE<br> @W1<br> 2<br> 0<br> .<br> 0<br> 0<br> 2<br> L<br> B<br> *<br> *<br> *<br> *<br> *<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> 17<br> 18<br> 19<br> 20<br> Length: 20 Justification: Weight - right justified, Units - left justified, Mode - left justified,<br>***** = Current Scale Display mode (GROSS, NET, PK GRSS, or PK NET) Does not include<br>Total, Tare, or Target.<br> WEIGHT<br> UNITS<br> MODE<br> @W2 <br> 2<br> 0<br> 5<br> .<br> 0<br> 8<br> K<br> G<br> G<br> R<br> O<br> S<br> S<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> 17<br> 18<br> 19<br> 20<br> Length: 20 Justification: Weight - right justified, Units - left justified, Mode - left justified.<br> WEIGHT<br> UNITS<br> MODE<br> @W3 <br> 9<br> 5<br> -<br> 1<br> 5<br> .<br> 5<br> L<br> B<br> O<br> Z<br> N<br> E<br> T<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> 17<br> 18<br> 19<br> 20<br> Length: 20 Justification: Weight - right justified, Units - left justified, Mode - left justified.<br> WEIGHT<br> UNITS<br> MODE<br> @W4 <br> 1<br> 0<br> .<br> 5<br> 0<br> 2<br> L<br> B<br> T<br> A<br> R<br> E<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> 17<br> 18<br> 19<br> 20<br> Length: 20 Justification: Weight - right justified, Units - left justified, Mode - left justified.<br> TOTALED WEIGHT<br> UNITS<br> MODE<br> @W5 <br> 4<br> 3<br> 2<br> 5<br> 3<br> 4<br> .<br> 8<br> 5<br> K<br> G<br> T<br> O<br> T<br> A<br> L<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> 17<br> 18<br> 19<br> 20<br> 21<br> 22<br> Length: 22 Justification: Weight - right justified, Units - left justified, Mode - left justified.<br>Character 22 always a space.<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 13<br> <hr> <A name=14></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> WEIGHMENTS<br> "TOTAL COUNT"<br> @W6 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> T<br> C<br> N<br> T<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> Length: 12 Justification: Counts - right justified, Mode - left justified, characters 1, 6 and<br>12 always a space.<br> TOTALED WEIGHT<br> UNITS<br> MODE<br> 4<br> 3<br> 2<br> 5<br> 3<br> 4<br> .<br> 8<br> 5<br> K<br> G<br> T<br> O<br> T<br> A<br> L<br> ,<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> 6<br> 7<br> 8<br> 9<br> 10<br> 11<br> 12<br> 13<br> 14<br> 15<br> 16<br> 17<br> 18<br> 19<br> 20<br> 21<br> 22<br> @W7 <br> WEIGHMENTS<br> "TOTAL COUNT"<br> 1<br> 2<br> 3<br> 4<br> 5<br> T<br> C<br> N<br> T<br> 23<br> 24<br> 25<br> 26<br> 27<br> 28<br> 29<br> 30<br> 31<br> 32<br> 33<br> 34<br> Length: 34 Justification: Weight - right justified, Units - left justified, Mode - left justified,<br>Weighments right justified, "T CNT" left justified.<br> Page 14<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <A name=15></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> COMPUTER OPERATION<br> The MSI-3360 can interface to computers via the RS-232. All functions can be controlled<br>remotely and all setups can be downloaded automatically. The computer can query the scale at<br>any time to get status, weight, or accumulated totals.<br> General Protocol<br>The MSI-3360 responds to ASCII commands that consist of a two letter<br>mnemonic. Depending on the command, a 1 or 2 digit item selection (sub-code) may be<br>required. Certain commands require user-supplied data. Commands sent from a host computer<br>can be chained together in any order. Commands are terminated by another command or by a<br>semicolon (;). It is necessary to end a multiple command string with the semicolon as a<br>terminator. Variable length numeric data must be terminated by a semicolon or by another<br>command. Variable length alphanumeric data must be terminated by a semicolon before<br>adding additional commands. The 3360 will not accept commands if it is in any setup mode<br>caused by pushing the <b>USER </b>key when powering on.<br><i>Note</i>: It is important that the final character sent to the 3360 is a semicolon (;).<br> Command Description<br> Suffix<br> Comments<br> (Bold text indicates default)<br> AO Auto Off<br> <b>1=Off</b><br> Once the scale is off, the<br> 2=12 Min.<br> computer will not be able<br> 3=1 Hour<br> to talk to the 3360<br> CD Comm Port<br> Up to 60 characters<br> Send CD followed by all<br> Data<br> "@" commands + text.<br>Must be ended with a<br>semicolon ";"<br> D<br> Display the contents of the<br>user-defined print string<br> EM Total Mode<br> <b>1=Disabled<br></b>2=Manual<br>3=Auto<br> FL Filter<br> <b>1=Low Filter<br></b>2=Med Filter<br>3=High Filter<br> KE Keyboard<br> 1=Disabled<br> Disables all front panel<br> 2=Enabled<br> switches.<br> KF Keyboard<br> 1=Power<br> Terminate Value with any<br> Function<br> 2=Zero<br> command or a ";"<br> Emulate<br> 3=Gross<br> (semicolon).<br> 4=Net<br>5=Tare<br> KF01, KF02, etc. also<br> 6=Total<br> works and eliminates the<br> 7=View Total<br> need for the semicolon<br> 8=Clear Last Total<br> following these commands<br> 9=Clear All Totals<br>10=Clear All Totals<br>11=Print<br>12=Peak Hold On<br>13=Peak Hold Off<br> PK<br> 1=String 1<br> Causes the printer output<br> 2=String 2<br> to be directed by print<br> 3=String 3<br> string 1-5 or user-defined<br> 4=String 4<br> print string<br> 5=String 5<br>6=String User<br> PR Print<br> 1=Print Comm Port 1<br> Causes the current print<br> string<br> string format to be printed<br> Chart 9: Computer Control Commands<br> MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<b> </b>Page 15<br> <hr> <A name=16></a>M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L<br> Command Description<br> Suffix<br> Comments<br> (Bold text indicates default)<br> S# Set Point<br> 1 or 2 for appropriate Set S#1 and S#2 enable each<br> Receive<br> Point<br> setpoint. The last enabled<br> Data Enable<br> set point receives any set<br>point data or parameters.<br> SV Set point Value > or< followed by Weight Terminate weight value<br> in current units, or 0 to<br> with a semicolon or<br> disable the setpoint<br> another command.<br> TA Tare<br> Input Tare Value in<br> See "KF5" for Auto Tare<br> displayed units<br> UM Units print<br> 1=upper case<br> mode<br> 2=lower case<br> UN Set Units<br> 1=lb<br>2=kg<br> US Set User Key<br> 1=Disabled<br>2=Test<br>3=Total<br>4=Units<br>5=Peakhold<br>6=Net/Gross<br>7=Print<br> Chart 9: Computer Control Commands (continued)<br> "@" COMMANDS UNDER COMPUTER CONTROL<br> The "@" commands also function under computer control, however they act differently<br>than standard computer commands. The "@" commands, when received by the 3360, will<br>cause the immediate transmission of the asked for data type out the same port. The ";"<br>delimiter is usually not necessary unless the "@" commands are combined with the stan-<br>dard computer commands. The preferred way to get data from the 3360 is to use the "CD"<br>command, set up a print string with all the @ codes desired, then use the "PR1" command<br>to cause a data transmission. Once the print string is set up with the desired data, only the<br>PR command is needed.<br> Page 16<b> </b>MSI-3360 Digital Crane Scale<b> </b>x<b> </b>Communication Port Option<br> <hr> <noscript>Contacter le Webmaster : <A href="http://www.creation-sites-internet.be">création de sites internet</A></noscript>