Operating Instructions

Sartorius
Description of the Interface
for ED, GK and GW Balances/Scales
 Contents Intended Use

2 Intended Use Your balance/scale is equipped with an

interface port for connection to a computer
2 Configuring the Interface or other peripheral device.
Parameter Settings (Menu) You can connect a computer to change,
start and/or monitor the functions of the
3 Data Output Functions balance/scale and the application programs.
3 Data Output Format
6 Data Input Format Features
8 Pin Assignment Chart Type of interface: Serial interface
9 Cabling Diagram Operating mode: Full duplex
Standard: RS-232
Transmission rates:
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
and 19,200 baud
Parity: odd, even, none
Number of data bits: 7 or 8 bits
Character format:
1 start bit, 7-bit ASCII, parity, 1 or 2 stop bits
Handshake:
For 2-wire interface: software (XON/XOFF)
For 4-wire interface: hardware (CTS/DTR)
Data output format of the balance/scale:
16 or 22 characters

Factory Settings
Transmission rate:
1200 baud (menu code 1. 5. 1. 4)
Parity: Odd (1. 5. 2. 3)
Stop bits: 1 stop bit (1. 5. 3. 1)
Handshake:
Handshk. Hardware, (1. 5. 4. 2)
Operating mode: Printer (1. 5. 6. 2)
Printing: Man.With Manual after stability
(1. 6. 1. 2)

Preparation
See “Pin Assignments” and
“Pin Assignment Chart”

Configuring the
Interface
Parameter Settings (Menu)
Please refer to the installation and
operating instructions supplied with
2 your balance/scale.
Data Output Functions

Data Output Format with 16 Characters

Display segments that are not activated are output as spaces.

The type of character that can be output depends on the character’s position:

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
+ D D D D D D D * U U U CR LF
or – . . . . . . . * * *
or * * * * * * * * *

*: Space CR: Carriage return

D: Digit or letter LF: Line feed
U: Unit symbol .: Decimal point

Special Codes
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * CR LF
or H i g h
or L o w
or C a l . E x t .

*: Space High: Overload

Cal. Ext.: Calibration, external Low: Underload

Error Codes
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
E r r * # # # * * * * CR LF
A P P . E R R1) * * * * CR LF
D I S . E R R1) * * * * CR LF
P R T . E R R1) * * * * CR LF

*: Space # # #: Error number

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) See “Troubleshooting Guide” in the installation and operating instructions supplied with
your balance/scale

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Example: Output of the weight value +123.56 g

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
+ * * * 1 2 3 . 5 6 * g * * CR LF
+ * * 1 2 3 . 5 [ 6 ]1) g * * CR LF

Position 1: Plus or minus sign or space

Position 2: Space
Position 3–10: Weight with a decimal point; leading zeros = space
Position 11: Space
Position 12–14: Unit symbol or space
Position 15: Carriage return
Position 16: Line feed

Data Output Format with 22 Characters

When data is output with an ID code, the 6-character code precedes the 16-character string
described above. The code identifies the subsequent value.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
I I I I I I + * D D D D D D D D * U U U CR LF
* * * * * – . . . . . . . . * * *
* * * * * * * * *

I: ID code character U: Unit symbol 1)

*: Space CR: Carriage return
D: Digit or letter LF: Line feed

Example:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
N + 1 2 3 . 5 6 * g * * CR LF
N + 1 2 3 . 5 [ 6 ]1) g * * CR LF
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) Identification of Non-Verified Digits
To have non-verified digits (when “e # d”) automatically identified on the printout,
set the following parameters: Communication: Printer (menu code 1. 5. 6. 2)
Non-verified digits are marked by square brackets [ ].

SBI mode:
When the SBI mode is active (menu code 1. 5. 6. 1), non-verified digits are not marked.
To mark non-verified digits, configure the auxiliary device as needed.

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Special Codes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
S t a t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CR LF
H i g h
L o w
C a l . E x t .

*: Space High: Overload

Cal. Ext.: Calibration, external Low: Underload

Error Codes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
S t a t * * * * * E R R * # # # * * * * CR LF
S t a t * * * * * A P P . E R R1) * * * * CR LF
S t a t * * * * * D I S . E R R1) * * * * CR LF
S t a t * * * * * P R T . E R R1) * * * * CR LF

*: Space # # #: Error code number

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) See “Troubleshooting Guide” in the installation and operating instructions supplied with
your balance/scale

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Commands (Data Input Format)
You can connect a computer to your balance/scale to send commands via the balance/scale
interface port for controlling balance/scale functions and applications. The commands sent
are control commands and may have different formats. Control commands consist of up to
13 characters. Each character must be transmitted according to the settings configured in
the operating menu for data transmission.

Format for Control Commands

Format 1: Esc ! CR LF
Format 2: Esc ! # _ CR LF

Esc: Escape (optional) CR: Carriage return

!: Command character LF: Line feed (optional)
_: Underline
Command character Format 1:
! Meaning
K Ambient conditions: very stable
L Ambient conditions: stable
M Ambient conditions: unstable
N Ambient conditions: very unstable
O Block keys
P r key (print, auto print; activate or block)
R Unblock keys
S Restart/self-test
T w key
W Calibration/adjustment (depending on the menu setting) 1)
Z Internal calibration/adjustment*

Command character Format 2:

!# Meaning
f0_ Function key b
f1_ Function key q
f2_ Function key u
s3_ c key
x1_ Print balance/scale model
x2_ Print weighing cell serial number
x3_ Print software version
* = only on models with built-in motorized calibration weight
1) May be inaccessible on verified balances/scales

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 Synchronization Software Handshake
During data communication between The software handshake is controlled via
the balance/scale and a connected XON and XOFF. When a device is switched
device (computer), messages consisting on, XON must be transmitted to enable any
of ASCII characters are transmitted via connected device to communicate.
the interface. For error-free data com-
munication, the parameters for baud Data Output by Print Command
rate, parity, handshake mode and The print command can be transmitted by
character format must be the same for pressing r or by a software command
both units. (Esc P).

You can set these parameters in the Automatic Data Output

Setup menu so that they match those Activate the “auto print” operating mode
of the connected device. You can also to have data output to the interface port
define parameters in the balance/scale without a print command. You can have
to make data output dependent on data output automatically at defined dis-
various conditions. The conditions that play update intervals, with or without the
can be configured are listed in the stability parameter. The length of a print
descriptions of the application programs. interval depends on the operating menu
settings for Ambient (ambient conditions)
If you do not connect a peripheral (menu code 1. 1. 1. x) and Aut.cycl.
device to the interface port, this will not (time-dependent autom. printing;
generate an error message. menu code 1. 6. 3. x).
If you activate the auto print setting,
Handshake data will be transmitted immediately the
The balance/scale interface (Sartorius moment you turn on the balance/scale.
Balance Interface = SBI) has transmit In the operating menu, you can define
and receive buffers. You can define the whether automatic printing can be stopped
handshake parameter in the Setup by pressing r.
menu:
– Hardware handshake (CTS/DTR)
– Software handshake (XON, XOFF)

Hardware Handshake
With a 4-wire interface, 1 more character
can be transmitted after CTS (Clear to
Send).

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 Pin Assignment Chart

Female Interface Connector:

25-contact D-Submini (DB25S) with screw lock hardware

Male connector used (please use connectors with the same specifications):
25-contact D-Submini (DB25S) with integrated shielded cable clamp assembly
(Amp 826 985-1C) and fastening screws (Amp 164 868-1)

! Warning When Using Pre-wired RS-232 Connecting Cables:

The pin assignments in RS-232 cables purchased from other manufacturers may be
incompatible with Sartorius weighing instruments. Be sure to check the pin assignments
against the chart below before connecting the cable, and disconnect any lines identified
differently from those specified by Sartorius (e.g., pin 6).
Failure to do so may damage or even completely ruin your balance/scale and/or peripheral
device(s).

Pin assignments:
Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Data output (TxD)
Pin 3: Data input (RxD)
Pin 4: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 5: Clear to send (CTS)
Pin 6: Not connected
Pin 7: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 8: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 9: Not connected
Pin 10: Not connected
Pin 11: +12 V (Power supply
for Sartorius printer)
Pin 12: Reset _ Out *) For remote switch
Pin 13: +5 V
Pin 14: Internal ground (GND)
Pin 15: Universal remote switch
Pin 16: Not connected
Pin 17: Not connected
Pin 18: Not connected
Pin 19: Not connected
Pin 20: Data terminal ready (DTR)
Pin 21: Not connected
Pin 22: Not connected
Pin 23: Not connected
Pin 24: Not connected
Pin 25: +5 V

*) = Hardware restart

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Cabling Diagram

For connecting a computer or other peripheral device to the balance/scale using the
RS-232C/V24 protocol and cable lengths of up to 15 m (approx. 50 ft).

Important: do not connect any other pins to the cable connector of the balance/scale.

Balance/scale Computer,
25-pin 9-contact
male connector female connector

TxD 2 2

RxD 3 3

CTS 5 4

DTR 20 8

GND 4/7 6

GND 14 5

Balance/scale Computer,
25-pin 25-contact
male connector female connector

TxD 2 3

RxD 3 2

CTS 5 20

DTR 20 5

GND 4/7 6

GND 14 7

Cable type: AWG 24 specification

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Status:
January 2006, Sartorius AG,
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