Parr Instrument 6200 - Manual (Page 48)

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Menu Operating Instructions
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Balance Port Communications
Customize Balance Settings: Accesses sub-
menu that sets the communication parameters
for the balance port. Standard options for data
bits, parity, stop bits, handshaking, baud rate
and balance type are provided to match the
settings of an attached balance for proper com-
munication.
» Number of Data Bits: Standard options
for data bits. Toggles between 7 and 8.
» Parity: Standard options for parity.
Choose from None, Odd, or Even.
» Number of Stop Bits: Standard options
for stop bits. Toggles between 1 and 2.
» Handshaking: Standard options for
handshaking. Choose from Xon/Xoff,
RTS/CTS and None.
» Baud Rate: Standard options for baud
rate. Choose from 19.2K , 9600, 4800,
2400, 2000, 1800, 1200, 600, 300, 150,
134.5, 110, and 75.
» Data Characters from Balance: This
setting is only used when the generic
balance format is selected. This value
determines the number of numeric data
characters (0-9 . + -) to accept. Any ad-
ditional characters after this value and
before the string terminating are
discarded.
» Data Precision: This key allows the user
to establish the number of digits to the
right of the decimal point that are passed
from the balance handler.
» Transfer Timeout (seconds): This value
determines how long the interface will
wait before giving up on a weight trans-
fer. The value is entered in seconds.
» Balance Handler Strings: This key leads
to a submenu that allows the balance
template to be customized for unique bal-
ances or needs.
Log Balance to Display: This button will direct
the incoming data stream from the balance to
a display buffer. This function can be used to
determine the data format from an unknown
balance type. The display buffer is 40 charac-
ters in length. The balance must be forced to
issue at least 40 characters before the contents
of the buffer are displayed.
Balance Port Loopback Test: This key initiates a
loopback test on the port. A special loopback
plug is required in order to perform this test.
Further information on establishing communica-
tions for the Printer, Balance, Network Interface, Bar
Code and other Network Data Devices can be found
in Appendix D, Communication Interfaces of this
manual.