Data Interface
Purpose
Your balance comes equipped with
an interface port for connection to
a computer or other peripheral device.
You can use an on-line computer
to change, start and/or monitor the
functions of the balance and the
application programs.
Female interface connector
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Pin Assignment Chart, 25-pin
female interface connector, RS-232:
Pin 1: Shield
Pin 2: Data output (TxD)
Pin 3: Data input (RxD)
Pin 4: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 5: Clear to send (CTS)
Pin 6: Not connected
Pin 7: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 8: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 9: Not connected
Pin 10: Not connected
Pin 11: Charging voltage for
rechargeable battery pack
+12 ... +20 V (I _ out 25mA)
Pin 12: Reset _ Out *)
Pin 13: +5 V output
Pin 14: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 15: Universal remote switch
Pin 16: Not connected
Pin 17: Not connected
Pin 18: Not connected
Pin 19: Not connected
Pin 20: Data terminal ready (DTR)
Pin 21: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 22: Not connected
Pin 23: Not connected
Pin 24: Not connected
Pin 25: +5 V output
*) = Hardware restart
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Preparation
You can set these parameters for
other devices in the Setup menu
(see the chapter entitled "Configuring
the Balance"). You will also find a
detailed description of the available
data interface commands in the file
"Data Interface Descriptions for TP
Models", which you can order directly
from Denver Instrument.
The many and versatile properties
of these balances can be fully utilized
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for printing out records of the results
when you connect your balance to a
DENVER data printer. The recording
capability for printouts makes it easy
for you to work in compliance with
ISO/GLP.
For remote switch