Loadstar Sensors DI-100U Digital Load Cell Interface Manual - Manual (Page 15)

DI-100 User's Guide
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5 DI-100 COMMAND S UMMARY
Please note the commands are not case sensitive. All alphabets are converted and stored as
uppercase letters, including the ID string name.
5.1.1
UNIT ©
Function: Set (returns) currently selected units
Summary: Sets or returns the unit types: mLB (milli pounds), LB (pounds), KG (kilograms)
or N (Newtons)
Example: UNIT LB ← (sets units to pounds)
UNIT ← (displays currently set units)
5.1.2
LC ©
Function: Sets (returns) the load capacity of the attached load-cell
Summary: Sets or returns the total load capacity of the load-cell as a floating point number.
Should be entered in the currently selected value of UNIT.
Example: UNIT ← (displays currently set units; ensure to match LC to the UNIT)
LC 500 ← (sets total load capacity to 500 LB or the UNIT set)
LC← (displays currently set load capacity)
5.1.3
ID ©
Function: Sets (Returns) a unique identification string for this device
Summary: Sets or returns a unique identification string for this device. The total string
should not exceed 12 characters. The string value is retained between power
cycles.
Example: ID MY_SENSOR ← (sets the ID to MY_SENSOR)
(Note that we typically enter the unit serial number as the ID at the factory)