Frequently asked questions, Requently, Sked – Flintec MCS-08 User Manual
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Question :
My PC cannot communicate with the MCS-08 system. How can I check the COM port?
Answer
:
− Connect the instrument to the PC and run Hyper Terminal.
− Check the COM ports as described in chapter 12.
Question :
xFace installation needs to restart every time. How can I install it?
Answer
:
− Read and follow the installation notes in the installation directory.
− Update your computer (visi
Question :
xFace cannot communicate with the MCS-08 system. What can I do?
Answer
:
− Check the power, data cabling and LED status of the MCS-08 system
− Check the PC port settings
− Remove other connections
– Re-energize the MCS-08 system and re-start the communication
Question :
My PC doesn‟t have any COM port. How can I connect it with the MCS-08 system?
Answer
:
You can use a RS-232 / USB converter for serial interfacing via USB port. Select the COM
port within the Connection Settings menu.
Question :
My PC has a COM port but I cannot see any COM port in the Connection Setting menu.
How can I solve that problem?
Answer
:
Another software may be connected to that COM port. Close all applications before you
start xFace.
Question :
My PC cannot interface with the MCS-08 system. How can I check the COM ports?
Answer
:
Short circuit the RXD and TXD pins of your COM port. Use any terminal software to check
if the sent data will be received or not. You may also test the MCS-08 COM ports as
described in chapter 12 by short circuiting the RXD and TXD terminals.
Question :
I need very fast communication. What is the response delay time of MCS-08?
Answer
:
MCS-08 response delay is max. 4 ms for weight data.
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