Network
The balance can be integrated into a network. For this purpose, a LAN cable or a USB WLAN adapter must be plugged at the bottom side of the balance terminal.
Mode of the data output
In mode
"Protocol", the protocol defined for the application is
output automatically or with the <Print>-key, depending on the
setting.
In mode "Measurement transfer" by
pressing the soft button "Transfer", the current weight
value is transferred according the set format of the "Measurement
transfer". Hence, the soft button "Transfer" must be
activated in the action bar.
Mode of the communication
The Server communication mode is used when a PC, LIMS or other device wants to connect to the balance. It is recommended to use a static IP address, as the balance can always be reached with the same address. Further details about the setup and the local port can be found below.
The Client communication mode is used when the balance wants to connect to a passive device such as a printer. The use of an automatic IP address proivided by a DHCP server is usually sufficient, since the address of the balance is not relevant. Further details about the setup and the remote host port as well as the remote host address can be found below.
Using DHCP or a static IP address
To connect the balance to the network, the details must be discussed with the network administrator. It is important to know whether to assign to the balance a static IP address or an automatic IP address from a DHCP server. In addition, the network administrator knows the port of the remote terminal of the network connection; for Precisa printers or software, this is normally port 2101 or 4001.
If an automatic IP address of the DHCP server is
sufficient, switching on DHCP automatically connects the balance into
the network.
In case a static IP address must be used, the
network administrator knows the settings of the IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway.
Connecting to the LAN or WLAN
In case you have selected in the menu "Data Exchange" WLAN the additonal entry "WiFi list" appears in the selection. Press "Set" to select the network with the password, according your network administrator.
Setting Up in Server Communication Mode
In this mode, a device connects to the balance. In addition to the IP address of the balance, the device must also know the local port of the balance. If this is not explicitly given, use port 2101.
Mode of data output as "Protocol" or "Measurement transfer"
Local port of the balance which must be set on the other device
Connection status of the balance as a Server with WLAN and static IP address in the mode "Protocol"
Connection status of the balance as a Server with LAN and DHCP in the mode of data output as "Measurement transfer"
Setting Up in Client Communication Mode
In this mode, the balance connects to a device, or often to a printer. To do this, the balance must know the IP address and the local port of the printer. If this is not explicitly given, use port 4001.
Mode of data output as "Protocol" or "Measurement transfer"
Remote host address or network name of the device to which the balance is to connect
Remote host port or the local port to which the scale is to connect onto the device
Connection status of the balance as a Client with LAN and DHCP in the mode of data output as "Protocol"