Instruction manual
8526-M256-O1 Rev B • CS Series 
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RS232 AND SERIAL PRINTER SETUP 
During the RS232 and Serial Printer Setup, it is necessary to 
enter values using the scales alphanumeric keypad. In 
addition, the following keys are also used: 
KEY FUNCTION 
• (decimal) 
Exit without saving setting 
CE 
Move the cursor left (backward) 
TARE 
Move the cursor right (forward) 
MC 
Enter (exit and save setting) 
Enter RS232 and Serial Printer Setup 
1.  With the scale in the Weight mode (0 will be displayed for WEIGHT and  will be 
displayed for the PIECE WEIGHT and COUNT displays), press the ZERO key. 
2.  When the WEIGHT display shows dashes (@@@@@), press the • (decimal point) key. 
3.  The WEIGHT display will change to `0. Press the TARE key. 
4.  The WEIGHT display will change to `4. Press the TARE key again. 
5.  The WEIGHT display will change to `9:. Press the MC key. 
6.  The WEIGHT display will change to 9:` (with the first 0 flashing). 
9:` – Baud Rate Setting 
1.  With the WEIGHT display showing 9:` (with the first 0 flashing), use the 
alphanumeric keypad to enter 0 and 1. 
2.  The WEIGHT display will change to 9:` with the 1 flashing. 
3.  Press the MC key. 
4.  The PIECE WEIGHT display will change to show the current setting. 
5.  If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the MC key to save it. 
6.  Otherwise, using the numeric keys, enter the desired setting for the Baud Rate and 
press the MC key to save it. Available values are 00 through 05. 
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= 600 bits/second 
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= 1200 bits/second 
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= 2400 bits/second 
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= 4800 bits/second 
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= 9600 bits/second 
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= 19200 bits/second 










