OHAUS Explorer EX35001N Instruction Manual

EXPLORER BALANCES EN-1237. PRINTING7.1 Connecting, Configuring and Testing the Printer/Computer InterfaceUse the built-in RS-232 Port to connect either to a computer or a printer.If connecting to a computer, use HyperTerminal or similar software.(Find HyperTerminal under Accessories/Communications in Windows XP.)Connect to the computer with a standard (straight-through) serial cable.Choose New Connection, “connect using” COM1 (or available COM port).Select Baud=9600; Parity=8 None; Stop=1; Handshaking=None. Click OK.Choose Properties/Settings, then ASCII Setup. Check boxes as illustrated:(Send line ends…; Echo typed characters…; Wrap lines…)Use RS232 Interface Commands (Section 9.6.1) to control the balance from a PC.Note: When the HyperTerminal configuration is complete, it will automaticallyprint the results of a Cal Test operation, and echo print commands sent to the scale.Printer ConnectionTwo printers compatible with Explorer Balances are available from Ohaus.(See Section 9.) Connect a straight-through serial cable to the scale’s RS232 port.See sample Print Output Formats below. Two printers compatible with explorerbalances are available from Ohaus. Connect a straight through serial cable to the scalewww. .com information@itm.com1.800.561.8187