Communications port – Checkline DS2 User Manual
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Hand Tighten Attachments
Do not use tools to tighten attachments to the measuring shaft.
Selecting Peak or Real time Measuring Mode
Press
to turn on the gauge and enter real time mode. For peak
measurement press
. ‘Peak’ appears on the display. Peak read-
ings will not change until a higher value is measured. Press
again to return to real time mode.
Tare
If necessary, press
to tare the weight of the attachment and
shaft. Pressing
also clears the peak reading.
Apply Force and Measure
Make sure to apply force in line with the
gauge measuring shaft.
Collecting Data
Connect the gauge and PC with a CB203 cable. Measure and press
to transmit data to the PC. Use optional SW-1 (see page 10) or
other software to collect and display data.
Hand Tighten Attachments
Selecting Peak or Real Time Measuring Mode
Apply Force and Measure
Tare
COMMUNICATIONS PORT
Pin#
Definition
1
RS-232C and Digimatic Ground
2
RS-232C Transmit Data
3
Analog Output ±1VDC
4
Digimatic Data Request
5
RS-232C Receive Data
6
Analog Ground
7
Digimatic Clock
8
Digimatic Transmit Data
Port Pin Assignments
RS-232C Interface Functions
(Upper case ASCII format)
Command
Function
Response*
K[CR]
Select “kgf/gf” units
N[CR]
Select “N” units
O[CR]
Select “lbf/ozf” units
P[CR]
Select peak mode
T[CR]
Select real time mode
Z[CR]
Tare Display
Q[CR]
Turn off power
EHHHHLLLL[CR]**
Set high/low setpoints(4 digit)
HHHH=High, LLLL=Low
E[CR]**
Read high/low setpoints
EHHHHLLLL[CR]**
setpoint values (4 digit)
HHHH=High, LLLL=Low
D[CR]
Transmit display data
[value][units][mode][CR]
*E[CR] response if the command is not accepted.
**Ignore decimal point for high low setpoints
1. RS-232C Bi-directional Interface Functions
Connect the gauge and device receiving data with a CB-203 cable.
All gauge functions can be duplicated from a remote location by
using the RS-232C interface.All commands must be sent in upper-
case ASCII character format followed by a carriage return (CR).
Signal level: RS-232C, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit
Baud rate: 19200 bps
R[CR] executed
E[CR] error*
Collecting Data