Rice Lake MC Series Mass Comparator, A&D Weighing - MC-6100 - Manual (Page 48)

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12-2 Connection to a Computer
The MC series balance is of the DCE type (Data Communication Equipment), which can be
connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C interface.
Before connection, read the personal computer manual thoroughly.
Use a standard DCE cable for connection (cable type: straight-through).
12-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT)
When Windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the provided WinCT can be
used to transmit the weighing data to the personal computer.
The WinCT has two communication methods: “RsCom” and “RsKey”. For details on WinCT, refer to
the WinCT instruction manual.
The current version of the WinCT can be downloaded from the A&D website.
RsCom
z Can transmit commands to control the balance.
z Can perform bi-directional communication between the balance and a personal computer
using the RS-232C interface.
z Can display or store the data using a text file format. Can also print the data using a printer
connected to the personal computer.
z When several ports of a personal computer have balances connected, the personal computer
can communicate with each balance simultaneously.
z Can share a personal computer with other application software.
z Can receive the balance GLP report.
RsKey
z Can transmit the weighing data output from the balance directly to other application software
such as Microsoft Excel.
z Can be used with most application software.
z Can receive the balance GLP report.
Note
Windows and Excel are the registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following:
1 Analyzing the weighing data and the statistics input by “RsKey”
The weighing data can be input directly into an Excel worksheet. Then, Excel can analyze the
data to obtain total, average, standard deviation, maximum and minimum value, and display
them in a graph.
2 Controlling the balance using commands from a personal computer
By using “RsCom”, the personal computer sends commands such as “re-zero” or “send
weighing data” to the balance and controls the balance.