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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