Specifications

PR 5220 Operating Manual SMA Protocol

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Command: <LF>Q<CR>

Reply: The scale returns the weight and the status only, when the stability condition is met: Gross

weight if not tared, net weight if tared.

For this function, the stability condition must be met. The maximum waiting time for stability

is set under [Tare timeout]; see Chapter 5.4.13.

After elapse of the waiting time without reaching stability, the following reply is sent:

For details, see Chapter 6.4.1 .

6.3.1.6 Requesting the High-Resolution Weight Continuously

This is a command which generates non-requested replies, because it does not function according to the

strict pattern of command and reply. After the command, the scale repeats the reply continuously.

Command: <LF>S<CR>

Reply: The scale repeats the weight and status information continuously until another command is

received.

For details, see Chapter 6.4.1 .

Dependent on the used baud rate, the repetition rate of reply telegrams is roughly as follows:

19200 bd Ö 100ms

9600 bd Ö 110ms

4800 bd Ö 170ms

6.3.1.7 Requesting the Tare Weight

Command: <LF>M<CR>

Reply: The scale returns the tare weight and signals the 'tared' status in the <n> status character.

For details, see Chapter 6.4.1 .

6.3.2 Controlling the Scale

6.3.2.1 Request for Taring of the Scale

Command: <LF>T<CR>

Reply: The scale makes a taring attempt and signals the tared status in the <s> and <n> characters.

For this function, the stability condition must be met. The maximum waiting time for stability

is set under [Tare timeout]; see Chapter 5.4.13.

For details, see Chapter 6.4.1 .