KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 D-72336 Balingen E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 Internet: www.kern-sohn.com Instruction Manual KERN PC-Software Balance Connection SCD-4.0 Version 4.
GB KERN PC-Software Balance Connection SCD-4.0 Version 4.2 07/2012 Instruction Manual Contents 1 Hardware and software requirements ......................................................... 3 2 Installation ...................................................................................................... 3 3 Operation ........................................................................................................ 7 3.1 Program start ......................................................
1 Hardware and software requirements Software requirements: • Operating system: starting from Microsoft Windows XP (Windows Vista, 7, 8, …) • Microsoft .NET Framework (included in delivery) Hardware requirements: • Free serial interface port (RS232) 2 Installation Insert CD in the CD-ROM drive. To start the program execute “setup.exe“ file. Select the language (German English). Click on NE X T .
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If you accept the terms below, click „I accept the agreement“, then „Next“. Select Installation Folder. Click on NE XT . Select Additonal Tasks. Click on NE XT .
Click on INS T AL L . After a successful installation process appears the following window: Finally click on F INIS H .
3 Operation 3.1 Program start Start program with click on Desktop-Symbol or via the start menu. Click on this icon in order to change the language (German English). Click on this icon in order to disable/enable the help function for the user interface. Click on this icon in order to display information about the program. Click on this icon in order to finish the program. Default remote control command: Balance is receiving stable weighing values only.
3.2 “Select application“ window The software asks you to select the application to which you wish to transmit data. Selecting an application is quite simple. Start your application program, keep it opened in the background and left-click your mouse, keeping the mouse button pressed down, so that you can drag the searching tool with your selected application to the window of your application and then release the mouse button.
3.3 “Balance“ window To enter the type of balance used by you go to B AL ANC E . 3.3.1 Select predefined type of balance On delivery the software contains predefined type records for KERN balances. Please not that all settings belonging to the respective type of balance will automatically be entered under settings/interface when selecting a predefined type. All that may be left to correct could be the matching COM connection. • Click on the BUTTON and a selection menu will appear.
• Balance Connection is only fully operational, when the balance is set to the weighing mode. Applications (e.g. piece counting) are not supported by Balance Connection. • Models KERN ABT, ACS/ACJ, ABS/ABJ, PBS/PBJ Activate the setting „Handshake off“ in the menu. For further information on how to operate your balance please refer to the operating instructions supplied with each balance..
3.3.2 Adding additional types of balances • To create a new type of balance, select NE W . The “Create new balance“ window will appear. Enter name of balance, remote control commands for data transfer (For more detailed information please refer to the operating instructions for your balance) and display image. Complete creating your new file for the balance by clicking OK .
• To change a balance command, select MODIF Y ... • To delete a type of balance, select DE L E T E if you no longer require a certain type of balance. The program will query you whether you really want to delete the selected type of balance. If yes, confirm by clicking YES.
3.4 “Interface settings“ window This window is used to customise your interface parameters if none of the types of balances on the selection menu for predefined balances matches your requirements. The balance must be connected to the PC via a serial cable. Prior to transferring data you must ensure that the same interface parameters are set on the balance and the PC. Select this program item for this purpose.
• COM PORT: • BAUD RATE: Select the speed you require for data transmission (110 to 19200 Baud). • DATA BITS: 14 Select the interface at which the connection to the balance is in place. Select the number of bits used for depicting a character.
• This selection is the precondition for the PC attributing a parity bit to each character. Possible settings include space, mark, even, odd and none for parity generation. • STOPBITS: • HANDSHAKE: PARITY: Select the number of bits to be sent after each character. Select the control of data flow via software- (Xon/Xoff) or hardware handshake (RTS/CTS).
3.5 “Data transfer“ window Possible setting options include: • Select whether a transmitted value is to be displayed in the application program. It is possible to define a macro (This example showing {TAB}, that is, the cursor jumps to the next table segment after each data transmission). • UNIT: Transmitted values are transmitted to the application in the unit selected for the balance. It is possible to define a macro that is executed immediately after transmission.
4 Application examples 4.1 Data transmission from a KERN balance to Microsoft EXCEL The required display is as follows: first column displays the weight value, second column displays the related unit, third column displays the current time, forth column displays the current date. Required settings: For selecting application Microsoft Excel, using search tool, see chpt. 4.2. For selecting type of balance from list, see chpt. 4.3.1. Click on “transmit formatted data“ Enter Com connection.
Corresponding display in EXCEL: 18 SCD-BA-e-1141
4.2 Importing measuring values into text file Example Humidity Meter: Required settings: For selecting humidity calculator e. g. MLS 65-3A from menu see chpt. 4.3.1. Click on “Transmit data as text“ Enter Com connection. Start drying process After completion of successful drying process press the PRINT key on the humidity calculator and data will be displayed in the window on the right. Save result as text file under........by pressing the button .
Example counting balance: Required settings: For selecting type of balance such as KERN CXP from list, see chpt. 4.3.1. Click on “Transmit data as text“ Enter Com connection. Calculate reference weight Place the items to be counted on the balance and press the M+-key on the balance. The placed weight, reference weight and the number of placed items will be displayed in the window on the right. Save result as text file under........by pressing the button .
Example personal scale: Required settings: For selecting type of balance such as KERN MPP from list, see chpt.4.3.1. Click on “Transmit data as text“ Enter Com connection. Determine body mass index, return to weighing mode and press the PRINT key on the balance. The weight, body height and body mass deduced from it are displayed in the window on the right. Save result as text file under........by pressing the button .
5 Software Licence Agreement Single User Licence By using this software or declaration of consent - which constitutes the precondition for the installation of this software – you agree to the terms and conditions of this Software Licence Agreement between you as the customer (licensee) and Kern & Sohn GmbH (licensor). § 1 Copyright 1. This software is protected by copyright under the provisions for the protection of computer programs.
§ 2 Usage Rights The assignment of usage rights for the software is subject to the following agreements: a) Scope of Licence 1. The licensee shall obtain elementary, non-exclusive usage rights, categorically without time limit, for the software as well as related documentation for own use after unconditional payment in full of the licence fee (acquisition cost of licence). 2.
d) Redistribution 1. The licensee may pass on permanently the software and related documentation to third parties provided the acquiring party acknowledges the binding nature of the terms and conditions of this agreement with respect to copyright and usage rights. After redistributing the software to a third party the licensee will no longer be permitted to use the software.
§ 3 Software Warranty 1. If there are faults present in the software, the licensor shall either repair or deliver in addition (supplementary performance) according to licensee’s choice. 2.
§ 5 Miscellaneous 1. This licence agreement shall be governed by German Law. 2. Exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from the commercial dealings in connection with this contractual relationship shall be the licensor’s place of business.The licensor shall also be entitled to open proceedings at the licensee’s place of business. 3.
