Rice Lake TransAct 1.0 - Manual (Page 70)

6 6 Setting Up TransAct
To demonstrate how TransAct would run with a scale, select SIM, to
let you simulate a scale in the Weigh Form. Nothing else needs to be
done to setup the port.
If a scale is being interfaced with the computer, select the communica-
tion port (COM1 through COM4) to which the interface cable is
attached. Use the scroll bar in the Connector box to view all four ports
as shown below.
Scale Port Connector
Use the scroll bar to the right of the Device Type box to view available
scale types. If you cannot find the type of indicator you are using, call
your dealer or the TransAct technical support line for assistance.
Selecting a Device (Scale) Type
NOTE: TransAct supplies common scale drivers to make setting
up these devices simple. Unfortunately, we cannot list every
indicator in the industry. Contact us with additional indicator
types so we can add the drivers to later releases of the software.
When a communication port and device type are selected, the settings
boxes become available for editing (i.e. Baud Rate, Flow Control, Data
Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity). Check the installation manual of your scale
indicator for the correct settings.
After the scale port is set up, click the Test button to view data being
received from the scale. If you have difficulty connecting with the
scale you may need to change one or more of the settings.
The following shows a test display from a correctly interfaced scale.