Watson-Marlow MC12 - Manual (Page 31)

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MC12
MC12 OM RM 1.03_EN Version: 1.03 Date: 2010-11-17 Page 31 of 46
6.7.38. Function 49 - Balance set-up
The balance set-up is controlled by use of function 49, which provides the possibility to connect
MC12 to an electronic balance. The balance which can be used are Mettler® and Sartorius®.
Furthermore it is possible to choose between dynamic calibration and direct filling on balance.
Press: <4>+<9>+.
The display now shows the line: “BALANCE: MODE(1)/SETUP(2)”
Select either 0 to return to the main menu, 1 for choose of mode for balance operation, or 2 for
set-up of balance interface.
Set-up (2) (NOT Active on Trolleys)
If set-up of interface is selected by entering: <2> +
The command line displays: “METTLER (1)/SARTORIUS (2)”
According to the connected balance, select Mettler by pressing <1>+ or Sartorius by
pressing <2>+. After entering the manufacturer of the balance, the MC12 asks which
RS232 port that is used as scale interface by displaying: “ENTER PORT NO.:”
Port no. 2 (RS-232/2 on the rear panel of the MC12) is default, and the MC12 suggests this port.
Press for approval. If you want to use port no. 1: press <1>+ instead.
NB: to use port 1 you must first disconnect the printer set-up from port 1 by either disconnecting the
printer set-up by selecting port number 0 in function 47 or by selecting port number 2 as printer port in
function 47.
MC12 has the following default set-up values for SARTORIUS® and METTLER®.
METTLER® SARTORIUS®
Baud Rate 2400 1200
Data Bit 7 7
Stop Bit 1 1
Parity Even Odd
Handshake OFF ON
Mode (1)
Mode set-up is selected by re-entering function 49:
Presse: <4>+<9>+ followed by <1>+
the display shows: “DYNAMIC RECAL.(1)/FILL(2):
Here the choices are (by pressing the number followed by ENT):
0: Disconnects the balance set-up
1: Dynamic recalibration
2: Filling (or dispensing) interactively with balance (NOT Active on Trolleys)