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5 Interface description
5.1 OHAUS interface commands
The Ranger RD scales support the OHAUS command set. With OHAUS commands,
it is possible to configure, query and operate the scale from a PC.
5.1.1 Available OHAUS commands
Command Meaning
0S Set to print weight value immediately (stable or unstable) after P command
1S Set to print stable weight value after P command
SA Set to print stable weight value automatically
CA Set to print weight value continuosly
xA Set to print weight value at specified interval, where x = 1 to 3600 (seconds)
P Print displayed weight value
Z Zero the scale
T Tare the scale
xT Define the Preset Tare, where x = tare weight in grams
H x "y" Define the Header Hx"y", where x = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (line number)
and "y" = header text in quotes (up to 24 characters).
PSI
Change to MT-SICS command set
POH Return to OHAUS command set
5.1.2 Requirements for communication between scale and PC
• The scale must be connected to the RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet interface of a
PC with a suitable cable.
• The interface of the scale must be set to "Dialog" mode, see Section 4.6.1.
• A terminal progam must be available on the PC, e.g. HyperTerminal.
• The communication parameters baud rate and parity must be set in the terminal
program and on the scale to the same values, see Section 4.6.3.
5.1.3 Notes on network operation via the optional interface RS422/485
Up to 32 scales can be networked with the optional RS422/485 interface. In network
operation, the scales must be addressed from the computer before commands can be
sent and weighing results received.
NOTE: All commands must be followed by a carriage return, line feed
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