OHAUS Explorer Pro Instruction Manual

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EN-6 ExplorerPro2.4 Connecting Power and Communications2.4.1 AC Adapter InstallationConnect the AC Adapter supplied to the three pin connector locatedat the rear of the balance.The balance is now ready for operation.AC Adapter ConnectionRear of Balance2.4.2 RS232 InterfaceExplorer Pro balances are equipped with a bidirectional RS232compatible interface for communication with serial printers andcomputers. When the balance is connected directly to a printer,displayed data can be output at any time by simply pressing thePrint button, or by using the Auto Print feature. Connecting thebalance to a computer enables you to operate the balance fromthe computer, as well as receive data such as displayed weight,weighing mode, stability status, etc.The following sections describe the hardware and softwareprovided with the balanceHardwareOn the rear of the balance, the right-hand, 9-pin male subminiature“D” connector is provided for interfacing to other devices. Thepinout and pin connections are shown in the adjacent illustration.Refer to paragraph 3.5.6 for setup.The balance is equipped with hardware handshaking, it will notoutput any data unless pin 5 (CTS) is held in a high state (+3 to+15 V dc). Interfaces not utilizing the CTS handshake may tie pin5 to pin 6 to defeat it.Output FormatsData output can be initiated in one of three ways: 1) By pressingPRINT; 2) Using the Auto Print feature; 3) Sending a printcommand (“P”) from a computer.Additional information is located in Section 5, Technical Datawhich contains the RS232 Command Table.1 N/C2 Data Out (TXD)3 Data In (RXD)4 N/C5 Clear To Send (CTS)6 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)7 Ground8 Request To Send (RTS)9 N/C1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9Male Connector