OHAUS NV212 Service Manual

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APPENDIX C SOFTWARE SERVICE TOOL INSTRUCTIONSOhaus Corporation www.ohaus.com 44 Navigator Series Service ManualAPPENDIX C. SOFTWARE SERVICE TOOL INSTRUCTIONSThe Software Service Tool (Part Number 83032124) is required when a main PC Board is replaced ina Navigator scale. It is used to re-configure the scale to its original parameters in the case of a PCBreplacement.The latest software service tool and support files are available on the Ohaus DMX site.A personal computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system, Windows NT 4.0 or later, orWindows 98 or later, is required. A RS232 communications port is needed.An RS232 Interface Kit (PN 83032107, 72206287 or 71147376)C.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SETUP1. First, check that the scale’s A-Off feature, under the SETUP menu, is set to OFF.If this setting is left ON, the scale will shut off during configuration.2. Install the RS232 Interface Kit into the scale. Follow the instructions in the RS232 Interface KitUser Manual.3. Plug the cable into the PC’s RS232 port.4. Install the software on the PC.5. Download the Service Software ZIP file from the Ohaus DMX Navigator directory.6. Place the Zip file in its own directory on the PC, un-Zip the file.7. Run the program Service Tool by double clicking the “exe” application file. Figure C-1 willappear.Figure C-1. First screen of the Navigator Service Tool8. Click Settings on the tool bar then select Com Port from the dropdown menu. Set the “Port”to match where the RS232 is connected to the PC. Set baudrate, data and parity to match thesettings of the scale. If these settings are unknown check the RS232 Menu in the scale. Note:In the scale user menu, data and parity are combined in the Parity menu selection (e.g. 7-none). The scale settings shown in Fig.C-2 are the default values for Navigator.