Reference Manual MT-SICS Interface Commands

XPR and XPR Essential Balances

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 3

2 Command Formats 4
2.1 Conventions ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Response formats ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2.1 Format of responses with weight value ............................................................ 5
2.2.2 Format of responses without weight value........................................................ 6
2.3 Error messages............................................................................................................ 7
2.3.1 Command-specific error messages ................................................................. 7
2.3.2 General error messages................................................................................. 8
2.4 Tips for programmers ................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Read only.................................................................................................................... 11

3 Commands and Responses 12

@ – Abort.................................................................................................................... 12
A10 – Target weight and tolerances................................................................................ 13
A36 – Result identification label and value ...................................................................... 14
A37 – Task identification label and value ........................................................................ 15
C0 – Adjustment setting ................................................................................................ 16
C1 – Start adjustment according to current settings .......................................................... 18
C3 – Start adjustment with built-in weight ....................................................................... 19
D – Write text to display ................................................................................................ 20
DAT – Date .................................................................................................................. 21
DW – Show weight....................................................................................................... 22
I0 – Currently available MT-SICS commands ................................................................... 23
I1 – MT-SICS level and level versions ............................................................................. 24
I2 – Device data (Type and capacity) ............................................................................. 26
I3 – Software version number and type definition number ................................................. 27
I4 – Serial number........................................................................................................ 28
I5 – Software material number ....................................................................................... 29
I10 – Device identification ............................................................................................. 30
I11 – Model designation ............................................................................................... 31
I14 – Device information............................................................................................... 32
K – Keys control........................................................................................................... 34
M01 – Weighing mode ................................................................................................. 36
M02 – Environment condition........................................................................................ 37
M03 – Zero drift compensation ...................................................................................... 38
M11 – Key beeper volume ............................................................................................ 39
M12 – Acoustic beep signal .......................................................................................... 40
M19 – Adjustment weight.............................................................................................. 41
M21 – Unit .................................................................................................................. 42
M23 – Readability, 1d/xd.............................................................................................. 46
M29 – Weighing value release ...................................................................................... 47
M37 – Draft shield door opening width ........................................................................... 48
M40 – Inner draft shield door opening width ................................................................... 49
PWR – Switch on / Switch off......................................................................................... 50
S – Stable weight value................................................................................................. 51
SI – Weight value immediately....................................................................................... 52
SIR – Weight value immediately and repeat..................................................................... 53
SIRU – Weight value in display unit immediately and repeat.............................................. 54
SIU – Weight value in display unit immediately................................................................ 55
SM0 – Dynamic weighing: Cancel all SMx commands ..................................................... 56
SM1 – Dynamic weighing: Start immediately and send the result....................................... 57
SM2 – Dynamic weighing: Start after a minimum load is exceeded send result ................... 58
SM3 – Dynamic weighing: Start after a minimum load is exceeded, send result and repeat .. 60

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 SM4 – Dynamic weighing: Time interval ......................................................................... 62
SNR – Send stable weight value and repeat on stable weight change ................................. 63
SNRU – Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat on stable weight
change ....................................................................................................................... 65
SR – Send stable weight value and repeat on any weight change....................................... 67
SRU – Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat on any weight
change ....................................................................................................................... 69
ST – Stable weight value on pressing the (transfer) key .................................................... 71
SU – Stable weight value in display unit.......................................................................... 72
T – Tare ...................................................................................................................... 73
TA – Tare weight value.................................................................................................. 74
TAC – Clear tare weight value ........................................................................................ 75
TI – Tare immediately ................................................................................................... 76
TIM – Time .................................................................................................................. 77
TST3 – Test with built-in weight...................................................................................... 78
WS – Draft shield doors ................................................................................................ 80
Z – Zero ...................................................................................................................... 82
ZI – Zero immediately ................................................................................................... 83

4 What if...? 84

Index 85

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 1 Introduction
To enable you to integrate balances into your systems in a simple way, balance functions can be accessed
through an appropriate set of commands described in this document.
Additional documentation on data interface
Settings of the interface are described in the Reference Manual of the instrument in question.
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Data exchange with the balance
Each command received by the balance via the data interface is acknowledged by a response of the balance to
the initial device. Commands and balance responses are data strings with a fixed format, and will be described
in detail in the command description.
The commands that are available for your balance can be called up as a list using the [I0 Page 23]
command.

See also
I0 – Currently available MT-SICS commands Page 23
Tips for programmers Page 9

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 2 Command Formats
Commands sent to the balance comprise one or more characters of the ASCII character set.
Basic rules
Enter commands only in uppercase. Nevertheless, units have to be capitalized properly.
V The possible parameters of the command must be separated from one another and from the
command name by a space (ASCII 32 dec.).
"text" The possible input for "text" is a sequence of characters (8-bit ASCII character set from 32 dec.
to 255 dec.).
..CR LF Each command must be closed by CRLF (ASCII 13 dec., 10 dec.).
The characters CRLF, which can be inputted using the Enter or Return key of most entry keypads,
are not listed in this description every time, but it is essential they be included for communi-
cation with the balance.

2.1 Conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used for command and response syntax:
<> Triangle brackets indicate that you must specify a value for the enclosed parameter. The
brackets are not sent with the command string.
[] Square brackets indicate that the enclosed expression is optional and can be omitted. The
brackets are not sent with the command string.
a..b Intervals or ranges are represented using the "dot-dot" notation indicating the set of numbers
from a to b including a and b.
Ü Commands sent to the balance.
Û Response of the balance.
Example
Command to balance which writes Hello into the balance display:
Ü DV"Hello" The quotation marks " " must be inserted in the entry.
Û DVA Command executed successfully.
The command terminator CRLF is not shown.

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 2.2 Response formats
All responses sent by the balance to the transmitter to acknowledge the received command have one of the
following formats:
Response with weight value
Response without weight value
Error message

2.2.1 Format of responses with weight value

Syntax
A general description of the response with weight value is the following.
<ID> V <Status> V <WeightValue> V <Unit> CR LF
1-2 1 10 1-5 characters
characters character characters
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID> String Response identification, refers to the invoking
command
V Blank Space (ASCII 32 dec.)
<Status> Character S Stable weight value
D Unstable ("D" for Dynamic) weight value
<WeightValue> Float Weighing result; shown as a number with 10
characters (after a blank/space!), including
decimal point, and minus sign (–) directly in front
of the first digit if the value is negative. The weight
value appears right aligned. Preceding zeros are
not shown except for the zero to the left of the
decimal point.
The decimal places shown are depending on the
balance model and the settings in the Tolerance
profile.
<Unit> String Weight unit
CR Byte Carriage return (ASCII 13 dec.)
LF Byte Line feed (ASCII 10 dec.)
Examples
Response with stable weight value of 14.256 g:
Ü S Request a stable weight value
Û SVSVVVVV14.256Vg

Response with stable weight value of 152.38 g outside the fine range:
Ü S Request a stable weight value
Û SVSVVVV152.38Vg

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 2.2.2 Format of responses without weight value
Syntax
A general description of the response without weight value is the following:
<ID> V <Status> V Parameters… CR LF
1-5 1
characters character
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID> String Response identification, refers to the invoking
command
V Blank Space (ASCII 32 dec.)
<Status> Character A Command executed successfully
B Command not yet terminated, additional responses
following
Parameters… Command-dependent response code
CR Byte Carriage return (ASCII 13 dec.)
LF Byte Line feed (ASCII 10 dec.)
Examples
Set the key beeper volume:
Ü M11V30 Set the key beeper volume to 30%.
Û M11VA Command executed successfully.
Query the actual key beeper volume:
Ü M11 Query of the current key beeper volume.
Û M11VAV30 Current key beeper volume is set to 30%.

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 2.3 Error messages

2.3.1 Command-specific error messages

Syntax
A general description of the response without weight value is the following:
<ID> V <Status> CR LF
1-5 1
characters character
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID> String Response identification, refers to the invoking
command
V Blank Space (ASCII 32 dec.)
<Status> Character + Balance is in overload range (weighing range
exceeded)
- Balance is in underload range (e.g., weighing pan
is not in place)
L Logical error (e.g., parameter not allowed)
I Internal error (e.g., balance not ready yet)
CR Byte Carriage return (ASCII 13 dec.)
LF Byte Line feed (ASCII 10 dec.)
Examples
Trial to set the key beeper volume to 110%:
Ü M11V110 Set the key beeper volume to 110%.
Û M11VL Command not executed successfully; parameters is
outside valid range.
Response while balance is in overload range:
Ü SI Request a weight value immediately.
Û SV+ Overload; no weight value available.

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 2.3.2 General error messages
Syntax
There are three different error messages:
<ID> CR LF
2 characters
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID> String ES Syntax error:
The balance has not recognized the received
command or the command is not allowed
ET Transmission error:
The balance has received a "faulty" command,
e.g., owing to a parity error or interface break
EL Logical error:
The balance can not execute the received
command
CR Byte Carriage return (ASCII 13 dec.)
LF Byte Line feed (ASCII 10 dec.)
Example
Trial to set the key beeper volume to 30%:
Ü m11V30 m accidentally written in lowercase.
Û ES Syntax error; m not recognized as a command.

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 2.4 Tips for programmers
Overview of command of specific models
This Reference Manual covers the MT-SICS commands for balances. As the balances can differ based on model
and software version, not all the MT-SICS commands are usable on every model.
Note
We recommend using the [I0 Page 23] command to get a list of all commands that are supported by your
particular balance.
Example
Ü I0 Requests a list of commands.
Û I0VBV0V"I0" command I0.
Û I0VB… …
Û I0VBV0V"@" command [@ – Abort Page 12].
Û I0VBV1V"D" command [D – Write text to display Page 20].
Û I0VB… …
Û I0VAV3V"SM4" command SM4.

Command and response

You can improve the dependability of your application software by having your program evaluate the response
of the balance to a command. The response is the acknowledgment that the balance has received the
command.
@ – Abort
When using MT-SICS for integration, send an Abort command before starting a sequence of commands.
To be able to start from a determined state, when establishing the communication between balance and
system, send an Abort command to the balance. Otherwise, when the balance or system is switched on or off,
faulty characters can be received or sent.
Sending commands without waiting for responses
Do not send multiple commands to the instrument without waiting for the corresponding responses.
If several commands are sent in succession without waiting for the corresponding responses, it is possible that
the instrument confuses the sequence of command processing, or ignores entire commands, or responses are
omitted.
Ranges
If the fine range of DeltaRange or DualRange balances has been exceeded or the user defines a reduced
readability in the Tolerance profile, a number of defined digits are replaced by a space.
Example
Value: 0.00100 g
Set 100d
→ 0.001VVVg

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 Carriage Return, Line Feed
Depending on the platform, CRLF is not just a "new line" (Java: "newLine()" or C/C++ "\n"):
Platform ‘New Line’
DOS/Windows CRLF
Macintosh CR
Unix LF
All commands must be closed by a CRLF (dec: 13, 10; hex: 0D, 0A).
Quotation marks " "
Quotation marks included in the command must always be entered. If a quotation mark is located within the
string, it may be escaped by a backslash (\):
Ü DV"place 4\"filter!"
Û DVA Balance display: place 4" filter!
Behavior with automatic door control
Various commands implicitly support motor-operated draft shield doors (where used). This means that motor-
operated draft shield doors can be activated whenever a stable weight value has to be recorded in the shortest
possible time. Activating automatic door control results in the following:
Condition of doors saved
Doors closed
Commands executed
Doors open as configured
The most important operations for the behavior described above are:
Zeroing, taring
S* commands
Other definitions
The command is executed even when automatic door control is not activated.
Even if the doors cannot be closed (clamping protection), the command is executed as configured.
If a command in progress is interrupted (Timeout, Cancel, etc.), previous saved conditions of the doors.
If the door condition cannot be reestablished, the doors either remain where they are or are closed (as
configured).

See also
@ – Abort Page 12
I0 – Currently available MT-SICS commands Page 23
I1 – MT-SICS level and level versions Page 24
S – Stable weight value Page 51
SI – Weight value immediately Page 52
SIR – Weight value immediately and repeat Page 53
SIRU – Weight value in display unit immediately and repeat Page 54
SIU – Weight value in display unit immediately Page 55
SR – Send stable weight value and repeat on any weight change Page 67
SU – Stable weight value in display unit Page 72
T – Tare Page 73
TA – Tare weight value Page 74
TI – Tare immediately Page 76
Z – Zero Page 82
ZI – Zero immediately Page 83

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 2.5 Read only
Several commands support the query but no longer the setting of a value. However, they return success for the
special case of trying to set the value that is set already. The affected commands have documented this
behavior in their individual descriptions.

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 3 Commands and Responses
@ – Abort
Description
The @ command terminates running processes such as zero, tare that were issued on the same interface. If the
device is in standby mode, it is turned on.
Syntax
Command
@ Terminates running processes such as zero, tare that
were issued on the same interface. If the device is in
standby mode, it is turned on.
Response
I4VAV"<SNR>" Serial number is emitted; the balance is ready for
operation.
Comments
All commands awaiting responses are cancelled.
The cancel command is always executed.
The emitted serial number corresponds to the serial number of the terminal (if one is present), see [I4
Page 28].
Example
Ü @ Abort
Û I4VAV"B021002593" Balance is "reset", its serial number is B021002593.

See also
I4 – Serial number Page 28

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 A10 – Target weight and tolerances
Description
Use A10 to set the target weights and tolerances, or query the current values. As soon as you have specified
the values, the SmartTrac updates.
Syntax
Commands
A10 Query of the target weight and tolerances.
A10V<No>V<Value>V<Unit> Set the target weight, + tolerance, - tolerance.
Responses
A10VBV0V<Value>V<Unit> Query of the target weight, + tolerance, - tolerance.
A10VBV1V<Value>V<Unit>
A10VAV2V<Value>V<Unit>
A10VA Command understood and executed successfully.
A10VI Command understood but currently not executable.
A10VL Command understood but not executable.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<No> Integer 0 Target weight
1 + tolerance
2 - tolerance
<Value> Float Target weight
<Unit> String Max 5 Weight unit, % with +/- tolerances possible
chars

Comments
Set the target value to 0 g and tolerances to 2.5%:
A10V0V0Vg
A10V1V2.5V%
A10V2V2.5V%
As soon as you have specified the values, the SmartTrac updates.
If too many decimal places are defined, the balance returns L.
Reset target and tolerances:
A10V0V""V""
>VA10VA
A10V1V""V""
>VA10VA
A10V2V""V""
>VA10VA

Examples
Ü A10 Query of the target weight and tolerances.
Û A10VBV0V100.12Vg Current setting is target weight 100.12 g, + tolerance
Û A10VBV1V5.25Vg is 5.25 g and - tolerance is 7.6%.
Û A10VAV2V7.6V%

Ü A10V0V100.12Vg Set the target weight to 100.12 g.

Û A10VA Target weight is set.

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 A36 – Result identification label and value
Description
Use A36 to set or query the result identification label and value of currently running task.
Syntax
Commands
A36 Query the result identification label and value of the
application.
A36V<IDNumber> Query the ID number of the application.
A36V<IDNumber>V<"Label">V<"Value"> Set the result identification label and value of the appli-
cation.
Responses
A36VBV<IDNumber>V<"Label">V<"Value"> Current identification label and value of the appli-
A36VB… cation.
A36VAV<IDNumber>V<"Label">V<"Value">
A36VA Command understood and executed successfully.
A36VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<IDNumber> Integer 1 … n Identification number within the application (n is
model dependent)
Up to 3 ID numbers are possible.
<"Label"> String 1 - 32 Label of the identification
chars
<"Value"> String 0 - 32 Value of the identification
chars

Comments
A sufficient number of available IDs must be configured in the UI.
To write the ID type must be set to "manual".
To write the label the user needs sufficient user rights. To write the value only (keeping the label the same)
the user does not need any privileged user rights.
To write the label the method must not be locked.
Examples
Ü A36 Query the result identification label and value of the
application.
Û A36VBV1V"ResultVIDV1Vlabel"V"ResultV ID number 1, label "Result ID 1 label" and value
IDV1Vvalue" "Result ID 1 value" are set.
Û A36VAV2V"ResultVIDV2Vlabel"V"ResultV ID number 2, label "Result ID 2 label" and value
IDV2Vvalue" "Result ID 2 value" are set.

Ü A36V2 Query the identification labels and values of the appli-

cation.
Û A36VAV2V"ResultVIDV2Vlabel"V"ResultV Label "Result ID 2 label" and value "Result ID 2 value"
IDV2Vvalue" are set.

Ü A36V2V"NewLabel"V"NewValue" Set the identification label "NewLabel" and value

"NewValue" to ID number 2.
Û A36VA The identification label and value are set.

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 A37 – Task identification label and value
Description
Use A37 to set or query the task identification label and value of currently running task.
Syntax
Commands
A37 Query the task identification label and value of the
application.
A37V<IDNumber> Query the ID number of the application.
A37V<IDNumber>V<"Label">V<"Value"> Set the task identification label and value of the appli-
cation.
Responses
A37VBV<IDNumber>V<"Label">V<"Value"> Current identification label and value from the appli-
A37VB… cation.
A37VAV<IDNumber>V<"Label">V<"Value">
A37VA Command understood and executed successfully.
A37VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<IDNumber> Integer 1 … n Identification number within the application (n is
model dependent)
Up to 3 ID numbers are possible.
<"Label"> String 1 - 32 Label of the identification
chars
<"Value"> String 0 - 32 Value of the identification
chars

Comments
A sufficient number of available IDs must be configured in the UI.
To write the ID type must be set to "manual".
To write the label the user needs sufficient user rights. To write the value only (keeping the label the same)
the user does not need any privileged user rights.
To write the label the method must not be locked.
Examples
Ü A37 Query the result identification label and value of the
application.
Û A37VBV1V"ResultVIDV1Vlabel"V"ResultV ID number 1, label "Task ID 1 label" and value "Task
IDV1Vvalue" ID 1 value" are set.
Û A37VAV2V"ResultVIDV2Vlabel"V"ResultV ID number 2, label "Task ID 2 label" and value "Task
IDV2Vvalue" ID 2 value" are set.

Ü A37V2 Query the identification labels and values of the appli-

cation.
Û A37VAV2V"ResultVIDV2Vlabel"V"ResultV Label "Task ID 2 label" and value "Task ID 2 value"
IDV2Vvalue" are set.

Ü A37V2V"NewLabel"V"NewValue" Set the identification label "NewLabel" and value

"NewValue" to ID number 2.
Û A37VA The identification label and value are set.

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 C0 – Adjustment setting
Description
This command queries and sets the type of adjustment. Additional commands are required to actually trigger
and to define the weight for external adjustment.
Syntax
Commands
C0 Query of the current adjustment setting.
C0V<Mode>V<WeightType> Set the adjustment setting.
Responses
C0VAV<Mode>V<WeightType>V<"WeightValueV Weight value and unit specify the value of the weight
Unit"> for an external adjustment requested from the user via
the display, see [C1 Page 18].
C0VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
C0VA Adjustment setting set successfully.
C0VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter or setting not available on the balance, e.g.
on approved balances).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Mode> Integer 0 Mode = Manual
The adjustment can only be triggered manually
A change in the ambient conditions has no influence
on the initiation of the adjustment procedure
1 Mode = Internal adjustment > Start after temperature
change
When a considerable change in the ambient
conditions is determined, an adjustment is triggered
2 Mode = Internal adjustment > Start after temperature
change
Read only. This parameter can appear in the response
after executing C0 and cannot be set. When this
parameter is returned, an adjustment is pending
3 Mode = No adjustment
<WeightType> Integer 0 Built-in weight (factory setting)
1 External weight
<"WeightValue"> String Weight values specify the value of the weight for an
external adjustment requested from the user via the
display or interface, see [C1 Page 18]
<"Unit"> String The unit corresponds to the definition unit, e.g., gram
(g)

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 Comments
The external weight can be defined using, see [M19 Page 41].
Use [C1 Page 18] to start an adjustment defined with C0.
C0 must be reset manually; [@ Page 12] has no effect.

Example
Ü C0V0V1 Set adjustment setting to manual and external.
Û C0VA Adjustment setting set.

See also
M19 – Adjustment weight Page 41
C1 – Start adjustment according to current settings Page 18

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 C1 – Start adjustment according to current settings
Description
C1 is used to trigger an adjustment as defined using the C0 command.

Syntax
Command
C1 Start the adjustment according to the current setting,
see [C0 Page 16].
First Responses
C1VB The adjustment procedure has been started. Wait for
second response, see Comments.
C1VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No further response follows.
C1VL Command understood but not executable (e.g.
approved version of the balance). No further response
follows.
Further Responses
C1V<"WeightValueVUnit"> Weight request with external adjustment.
C1VA Command understood and executed successfully.
C1VI The adjustment was aborted as, e.g., stability not
attained or the procedure was aborted.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<"WeightValue"> String Weight values specify the value of the weight for a
sensitivity adjustment requested from the user via the
display or interface
<"Unit"> String The unit corresponds to the definition unit, e.g., gram
(g)
Comments
Commands sent to the balance during the adjustment operation are not processed and responded to in the
appropriate manner until the adjustment is at an end.
Use [@ Page 12] to abort a running adjustment.
Example
Ü C1 Start the adjustment according to the current setting.
Û C1VB Adjustment operation started.
Û C1V"VVVVVVV0.00Vg" Prompt to unload the balance.
Û C1V"VVVV2000.00Vg" Prompt to load the adjustment weight of 2000.00 g.
Û C1V"VVVVVVV0.00Vg" Prompt to unload the balance.
Û C1VA Adjustment completed successfully.

See also
@ – Abort Page 12
C0 – Adjustment setting Page 16
M19 – Adjustment weight Page 41

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 C3 – Start adjustment with built-in weight
Description
You can use C3 to start an internal adjustment procedure.
Syntax
Command
C3 Start the internal adjustment.
First Responses
C3VB The adjustment procedure has been started. Wait for
second response.
C3VI Adjustment cannot be performed at present as another
operation is taking place, or the adjustment strategy is
not configured correctly. No second response follows.
C3VL Adjustment operation not possible (e.g., no internal
weight). No second response follows.
Further Responses
C3VA Adjustment has been completed successfully.
C3VI The adjustment was aborted as, e.g., stability not
attained or the procedure was aborted with the Cancel
button on the terminal.
Comments
Commands sent to the balance during the adjustment operation are not processed and responded to in the
appropriate manner until the adjustment is at an end.
Use [@ Page 12] to abort a running adjustment.
Adjustment cannot be performed if 'External adjustment' or 'No adjustment' is configured on the instrument.
Set the adjustment strategy to 'Internal adjustment'.
Example
Ü C3 Start the internal adjustment.
Û C3VB Adjustment operation started.
Û C3VA Adjustment completed successfully.

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 D – Write text to display
Description
Use D to write text to the balance display.
Syntax
Command
DV<"Text"> Write text into the balance display.
Responses
DVA Command understood and executed successfully:
Text appears instead of weight value
DVI Command understood but currently not executable.
DVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<Text> String Text on the balance display
Comments
The maximum number of characters of "text" visible in the display depends on the balance type. If the
maximum number of characters is exceeded, the text disappears on the right side.
Quotation marks can be displayed as indicated in chapter [Tips for programmers Page 10].
Use the DW command to switch the main display to 'show weight' mode.
Examples
Ü DV"HELLO" Write HELLO into the balance display.
Û DVA The full text HELLO appears in the balance display.

Ü DV" " Clear the balance display.

Û DVA Balance display cleared, marked by a symbol, e. g.
"I".

See also
DW – Show weight Page 22
Tips for programmers Page 10

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 DAT – Date
Description
Set or query the balance system date.
Syntax
Commands
DAT Query of the current date of the balance.
DATV<Day>V<Month>V<Year> Set the date of the balance.
Responses
DATVAV<Day>V<Month>V<Year> Current date of the balance.
DATVA Command understood and executed successfully.
DATVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
DATVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Day> Integer 01 … 31 Day
<Month> Integer 01 … 12 Month
<Year> Integer 1970 … Year
2099
The accepted range of years is depending on platform/
product
Example
Ü DAT Query of the current date of the balance.
Û DATVAV01V10V2017 The date of the balance is 1st October 2017.

See also
TIM – Time Page 77

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 DW – Show weight
Description
Resets the display after using the D command. Then the deivice display shows the current weight value and
unit.
Syntax
Command
DW Switch back from the D command.
Responses
DWVA Command understood and executed successfully:
Main display shows the current weight value.
DWVI Command understood but currently not executable.
Comment
DW resets the balance display following a [D Page 20] command.

Example
Ü DW Switch the main display to show the current weight
value.
Û DWVA Main display shows the current weight value.

See also
D – Write text to display Page 20

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 I0 – Currently available MT-SICS commands
Description
The I0 command lists all commands implemented in the present software.
All commands are listed first in level then in alphabetical order - even though levels are not supported anymore
the Syntax of this command hasn't changed.
Syntax
Command
I0 Send list of all implemented MT-SICS commands.
Responses
I0VBV<Level>V<"Command"> Number of the MT-SICS level where the command
I0VBV<Level>V<"Command"> belongs to
I0VB 2nd (next) command implemented.
…
…
I0VAV<Level>V<"Command">
Last command implemented.
I0VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Level> Integer 0 MT-SICS level 0 (basic set)
1 MT-SICS level 1 (elementary commands)
2 MT-SICS level 2 (extended command list)
3 MT-SICS level 3 (method-specific command set)
<"Command"> String MT-SICS command
Example
Ü I0 Requests a list of commands.
Û I0VBV0V"I0" command I0.
Û I0VB… …
Û I0VBV0V"@" command [@ – Abort Page 12].
Û I0VBV1V"D" command [D – Write text to display Page 20].
Û I0VB… …
Û I0VAV3V"SM4" command SM4.

See also
@ – Abort Page 12
SM4 – Dynamic weighing: Time interval Page 62

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 I1 – MT-SICS level and level versions
Description
Query MT-SICS level and versions.
Syntax
Command
I1 Query of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions.
Responses
I1VAV<"Level">V<"V0">V<"V1">V<"V2">V Current MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions.
<"V3">
I1VI Command understood but currently not executable.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Level> String 0 MT-SICS level 0
01 MT-SICS level 0 and 1
012 MT-SICS level 0, 1 and 2
03 MT-SICS level 0 and 3
013 MT-SICS level 0, 1 and 3
0123 MT-SICS level 0, 1, 2, and 3
3 Device-specific with MT-SICS level 3
<"V0"> … <V"3"> String MT-SICS versions of the related level (0 to 3)
Comments
The command [I14 – Device information Page 32] provides more comprehensive and detailed infor-
mation.
Levels and versions are not supported anymore but remain in this command out of legacy reasons.
Example
Ü I1 Query the current MT-SICS level and version.
Û I1VAV"0123"V"2.00"V"2.20"V"1.00"V Level 0-3 is implemented and the according version
"1.50" numbers are shown.
Note
The idea behind the MT-SICS level was the standardization of the commands for all METTLER TOLEDO devices.
With the MT-SICS levels a simple identification was created to identify a certain set of MT-SICS command (and
the functionality behind); see below.
With years of experience and with MT-SICS commands and devices becoming more and more complexes it is
no longer possible to maintain the levels and the command behind in the original way. Thus we decided no
longer to support the levels in the MT-SICS manuals. Consequently the level version for level 0, 1 and 2 needs
to be fixed to a version, version of level 3 has to remain product specific.
Level 0 fixed to version 2.30
Level 1 fixed to version 2.22
Level 2 fixed to version 2.33
Level 3 is product specific and must be defined by the according product team
For Rainbow examples, Level 3 is fixed to version 2.20
Usually all defined commands at the level of 0...1 were implemented in the devices. This is no longer the case.
Therefore, do not expect anymore that all commands of a certain level are implemented.

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 MT-SICS Levels
Since the 1980s, products launched on the market support the standardized command set "METTLER TOLEDO
Standard Interface Command Set" (MT-SICS), which is divided into 4 levels, depending on the functionality of
the device:
MT-SICS level 0: Basic command set, e.g., weighing cell.
MT-SICS level 1: Elementary command set, i.e. balances without integrated applications.
MT-SICS level 2: Extended command, maybe set specific for a device family, e.g., for
the Excellence balance line.
MT-SICS level 3: Application-specific command set, e.g., MT-SICS for piece counting or
percent weighing, dynamic weighing, etc.

Commands of MT-SICS Level 0

The following commands are assigned to MT-SICS Level 0:
@ – Cancel
I0 – Implemented MT-SICS commands
I1 – MT-SICS level and level versions
I2 – Device data
I3 – Software version and type
I4 – Serial number
I5 – Software material number
S – Stable weight value
SI – Weight value immediately
SIR – Weight value immediately and repeat
Z – Zero
ZI – Zero Immediately

Commands of MT-SICS Level 1

The following commands are assigned to MT-SICS Level 1:
D – Write text to display
DW – Show weight
K – Key control
SR – Send stable weight value and repeat on any weight change
T – Tare
TA – Tare weight value
TAC – Clear tare weight value
TI – Tare immediately

Commands of MT-SICS Level 2

Commands extend the basic and elementary function, but not application specific, e.g.,:
C…, E…, COM, DAT, DATI, ECHO, I…, M…, P…, PWR, R…, SI…, SN…, SM…, SU…, TIM, TS…, UPD, WS,
ZS
Commands of MT-SICS Level 3
Application-specific command set, e.g., MT-SICS for piece counting or percent weighing
A…, LX…, PW, SM…

See also
I14 – Device information Page 32

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 I2 – Device data (Type and capacity)
Description
Use I2 to query the device data (type), including the weighing capacity. The response is output as a single
string.
Syntax
Command
I2 Query of the balance data.
Responses
I2VAV<"Type>V<Capacity>V<Unit"> Balance type and capacity.
I2VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring) .
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<"Type"> String Type of balance
<"Capacity"> String Capacity of balance
<"Unit"> String Weight unit
Comment
The number of characters of "text" depends on the balance type and capacity.
Example
Ü I2 Query of the balance data.
Û I2VAV"XPR6UV6.1Vg" Balance type and capacity.

See also
I14 – Device information Page 32

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 I3 – Software version number and type definition number
Description
Provides the software version number and the type definition number.
Syntax
Command
I3 Query of the balance software version and type
definition number.
Responses
I3VAV<"SoftwareVTDNR"> Balance software version and type definition number.
I3VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<"Software TDNR"> String Software version number and type definition number
(TDNR)
Comments
Only the software version of the terminal software is issued.
If no terminal is present, the bridge software is issued instead.
More detailed information is available with [I14 Page 32].
Example
Ü I3 Query of the software version number(s) and type
definition number.
Û I3VAV"2.10V10.28.0.493.142" 2.10: Software version number.
10.28.0.493.142: Type definition. number

See also
I14 – Device information Page 32

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 I4 – Serial number
Description
Use I4 to query the serial number of the balance terminal.
Syntax
Command
I4 Query of the serial number.
Responses
I4VAV<"SerialNumber"> Serial number.
I4VI Command not understood, not executable at present
Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. initial zero setting).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<"SerialNumber"> String Serial number
Comments
The serial number matches with that on the model plate and is unique for each balance.
The serial number can be used, for example, as a device address in a network solution.
The balance response to I4 appears unsolicitedly after switching on and after the cancel command [@
Page 12].
Example
Ü I4 Query of the serial number.
Û I4VAV"B021002593" The serial number is "B021002593".

See also
@ – Abort Page 12

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 I5 – Software material number
Description
Use I5 to query the software material number (SW-ID).
Syntax
Command
I5 Query of the software material number and index.
Responses
I5VAV<"Software"> Software material number and index.
I5VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<"Software"> String Software material number and index
Comment
The SW-ID is unique for Mettler-Toledo software. It consists of a 8 digit number and an alphabetic character
as an index
Example
Ü I5 Query of the software material number and index.
Û I5VAV"12121306C" 12121306C: Software material number and index.

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 I10 – Device identification
Description
Use I10 to query or define the balance identification (balance ID). This allows an individual name to be
assigned to a balance.
Syntax
Commands
I10 Query of the current balance ID.
I10V<"ID"> Set the balance ID.
Responses
I10VAV<"ID"> Current balance ID.
I10VA Command understood and executed successfully.
I10VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
I10VL Command not executed as the balance ID is too long
(max. 20 characters).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<"ID"> String 0 … 20 Balance or weigh module identification
chars

Comments
A sequence of maximum 20 alphanumeric characters are possible as <ID>.
The set balance ID is retained even after the abort command [@ Page 12].
Example
Ü I10 Query of the current balance ID.
Û I10VAV"MyVBalance" The balance ID is "My Balance".

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 I11 – Model designation
Description
This command is used to output the model designation.
Syntax
Command
I11 Query of the current balance or weigh module type.
Responses
I11VAV<"Model"> Current balance or weigh module type.
I11VI Type can not be transferred at present as another
operation is taking place.
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<"Model"> String Max 20 Balance or weigh module type
chars

Comments
A sequence of maximum 20 alphanumeric characters is possible as <Model>.
The following abbreviations used in model designations are relevant to MT-SICS:
DR = Delta Range.
DU = Dual Range.
/M, /A = Approved balance or weigh module.
Example
Ü I11 Query of the current balance type.
Û I11VAV"XPR603SDR" The balance is an "XPR603SDR".

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 I14 – Device information
Description
This command is used to output detailed information about the device. All components – including optional
accessories – are taken into account and the associated data is output.
Syntax
Command
I14 Query of the current balance information.
Responses
I14VAV<No>V<Index>V<"Info"> Current balance information.
I14VI Command understood but currently not executable.
I14VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<No> Integer 0 Instrument configuration
1 Instrument description
2 SW-ID (number)
3 SW version
4 Serial number
5 TDNR number
<Index> Integer Index of instrument module
<"Info"> String <Bridge> Weighing bridge information corresponding to <No>
<Terminal> Balance terminal information corresponding to <No>
<...> Additional information on balance options or acces-
sories
Comment
The response to the query of instrument configuration can comprise one or more lines.

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 Example
Ü I14 Query of the current instrument descriptions.
Û I14VBV0V1V"Bridge" Platform.
Û I14VBV0V2V"Terminal" Terminal.
Û I14VBV1V1V"XR6TU" Platform is a "XR6TU".
Û I14VBV1V2V"PRPT" XPR Terminal.
Û I14VBV2V1V"30219664A" Software identification number of the platform is
"30219664A".
Û I14VBV2V2V"30240964H" SW identification number of the terminal is
"30240964H".
Û I14VBV3V1V"2.0.1.14" Version of the bridge software is "2.0.1.14".
Û I14VBV3V2V"2.0.1.141" Version of the terminal software is "2.0.1.141".
Û I14VBV4V1V"B731000001" Serial number of the platform is "B731000001".
Û I14VBV4V2V"1234567890" Serial number of the terminal is "1234567890".
Û I14VBV5V1V"1.2.3.4.5" Type definition number (TDNR) of the platform is
"1.2.3.4.5".
Û I14VAV5V2V"1.2.3.4.5" TDNR of the terminal is "1.2.3.4.5".

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 K – Keys control
Description
With the K command, the behavior of the terminal keys may be configured: first, the K command controls
whether a key invokes its corresponding function or not and second, it configures whether an indication of
which key has been pressed or released is sent to the host interface or not.
Using this functionality, an application running on a connected system (e.g., a PC or PLC) may make use of
the balance terminal to interact with the balance operator.
Syntax
Command
KV<Mode> Set configuration.
Responses
KVA[V<FunctionID>] Command understood and executed successfully.
Mode 4: Function with <FunctionID> was invoked
by pressing the corresponding key and executed
successfully.
KVI[V<FunctionID>] Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is actually in menu or input mode).
Mode 4: Function with <FunctionID> by pressing
the corresponding key, but it could not be successfully
executed (e.g., calibration was aborted by user or a
negative value was tared).
KVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect or
no parameter).
Additional Responses in Mode 3:
KV<EventID>V<KeyID> Key <KeyID> has issued an <EventID>.
Additional Responses in Mode 4:
KVBV<FunctionID> Function with <FunctionID> was invoked and
started; the execution needs time to complete.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Mode> Integer 1 Functions are executed, no indications are sent
(factory setting)
2 Functions are not executed, no indications are sent
3 Functions are not executed, indications are sent
4 Functions are executed, indications are sent
<EventID> Char R Key was pressed and held around 2 seconds
C Key was released (after being pressed shortly or for 2
seconds)
<FunctionID> Integer 0 Adjustment
1 Tare
2 Zero
3 … 6 Reserved
7 Test
<KeyID> Integer Indicator for pressed key

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 <KeyID> Integer 1 / Home
2 … reserved
4
5 Zero
6 reserved
7 + Transfer to protocol
Add to
protocol
8 … reserved
9
10 / Tare
On/Off
Comments
There is no key number assigned to the door keys; therefore, no response is invoked upon pressing one of
these keys.
KV1 is the factory setting (default value).
KV1 active after balance switched on and after the cancel command [@ Page 12].
KV2 door function is not disabled.
Only one K mode is active at one time.
The mapping of the key numbers on the different terminals are displayed below:
10 10 5 1 7

Example
When a code with a press and hold is sent, new key commands will not be accepted.
Ü KV4 Set mode 4: when a key is pressed, execute the corre-
sponding function and send the function number as a
response.
Û KVA Command executed successfully.
Û KVBV1 The taring function has been started → taring active.
Û KVAV1 Taring completed successfully.
Û KVBV1 The taring function has been started → taring active.
Û KVIV1 Taring not completed successfully, taring aborted (e.g.
tried to tare a negative value).

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 M01 – Weighing mode
Description
Use M01 to query the weighing mode or the current setting.
Syntax
Commands
M01 Query of the current weighing mode.
M01V<WeighingMode> [Read only Page 11]
Responses
M01VAV<WeighingMode> Current weighing mode.
M01VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M01VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M01VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeighingMode> Integer 0 Normal weighing/Universal
1 reserved
2 Sensor mode
3 reserved
Comment
Please check possible settings with product specific Reference Manual.
Example
Ü M01 Query of the current weighing mode.
Û M01VAV0 Weighing mode is set.

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 M02 – Environment condition
Description
Use M02 to query the local ambient condition setting of the balance.
Syntax
Commands
M02 Query of the current environment.
M02V<Environment> [Read only Page 11]
Responses
M02VAV<Environment> Current environment.
M02VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M02VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M02VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Environment> Integer 0 Very stable
1 Stable
2 Standard
3 Unstable
4 Very unstable
5 Automatic
Comment
Not all balances offer the complete range of settings. If a setting is made that is not supported by the
balance, an error massage is issued (M02VL).
Example
Ü M02 Query the environment.
Û M02VAV3 Environment is set to unstable.

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 M03 – Zero drift compensation
Description
Use M03 to query the status of the zero drift compensation.
Syntax
Commands
M03 Query current status of the zero drift compensation.
M03V<ZeroDriftCompensation> [Read only Page 11].
Responses
M03VAV<ZeroDriftCompensation> Current zero drift compensation
M03VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M03VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M03VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<ZeroDriftCompen- Integer 0 Zero drift compensation is activated (is not supported
sation> by approved balances)
1 Zero drift compensation is deactivated
Example
Ü M03 Query zero drift compensation.
Û M03VAV1 Zero drift compensation is activated.

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 M11 – Key beeper volume
Description
Use M11 to query the volume of the terminal key beeper or the current setting.
Syntax
Commands
M11 Query of the current beeper volume.
M11V<BeeperVolume> [Read only Page 11]
Responses
M11VAV<BeeperVolume> Current key beeper volume.
M11VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M11VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M11VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<BeeperVolume> Integer 0 … 100 Key beeper volume in %
Comment
The parameter setting will be saved and the only way to reset the default value will be via MT-SICS or by
means of a balance user reset, see M38.
Examples
Ü M11 Query of the current key beeper volume.
Û M11VAV60 The key beeper volume is 60%.

Ü M11V80 Set the key beeper volume to 80%.

Û M11VA The key beeper volume is set to 80%.

See also
M12 – Acoustic beep signal Page 40

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 M12 – Acoustic beep signal
Description
This command triggers an acoustic beep signal.
Syntax
Command
M12V<BeeperVariant> Trigger the acoustic beep signal.
Responses
M12VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M12VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M12VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<BeeperVariant> Integer 0 Beep variant 1 (e.g. 1x beep)
1 Beep variant 2 (e.g. high sound)
2 Beep variant 3 (e.g. deep sound)
Comment
You can set the volume of the beeper using [M11 Page 39].
Example
Ü M12V1 Trigger a beep variant 2.
Û M12VA Beep has been triggered.

See also
M11 – Key beeper volume Page 39

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 M19 – Adjustment weight
Description
Use M19 to set your external adjustment weight, or to query the current weight value and unit.
Syntax
Commands
M19 Query of the current adjustment weight.
M19V<Value>V<Unit> Set the adjustment weight.
Responses
M19VAV<Value>V<Unit> Current adjustment weight.
M19VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M19VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M19VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter) or adjustment weight is to low.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Value> Float Value of the adjustment weight, balance specific
limitation
<Unit> String Weight unit of the adjustment weight = defined unit of
the balance
Comment
The valid weight values depend on the balance model.
Examples
Ü M19 Query of the current adjustment weight.
Û M19VAV100.123Vg The adjustment weight is 100.123 g.

Ü M19V500.015Vg Set the adjustment weight to 500.015 g.

Û M19VA The adjustment weight is set to 500.015 g,

See also
C0 – Adjustment setting Page 16
C1 – Start adjustment according to current settings Page 18

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 M21 – Unit
Description
Use M21 to set the required weighing unit for the output channels of the weight or request current setting.
Syntax
Commands
M21 Query the unit of all output channels.
M21V<Channel> Query the unit of output channel only.
M21V<Channel>V<Unit> Set the unit of an output channel.
Responses
M21VBV<Channel>V<Unit> Current first unit.
M21VB… …
M21VAV<Channel>V<Unit> Current last unit.
M21V<Channel>V<Unit> Unit of output channel.
M21VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M21VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M21VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Channel> Integer 0 Host unit, used on the MT-SICS Host
1 Display unit, used on the terminal screen
2 Info unit, used in the info field on the terminal screen

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 Name Type Values Meaning Unit Available as host unit / display
unit / info unit
<Unit> Integer All
0 Gram g
1 Kilogram kg All
2 Ton t All
3 Milligram mg All
4 Microgram μg All
5 Carat ct All
7 Pound avdp lb All
8 Ounce avdp oz All
9 Ounce troy ozt All
10 Grain GN All
11 Pennyweight dwt All
12 Momme mom All
13 Mesghal msg All
14 Tael tlh All
Hongkong
15 Tael tls All
Singapore
16 Tael Taiwan tlt All
18 Tola tola All
19 Baht baht All
28 Custom unit cu1 All
A custom unit is only selectable
if the custom unit was defined in
the method (for special method
types).

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 Comments
The units depend on the allowed unit in the Tolerance profile and on the balance model.
Display unit and info unit cannot be changed if a method with templates is running.
All S commands (except SIRU, SIU, SNRU, SRU, ST, SU) are given in Host unit according to the definition
of the MT-SICS. Only weight units are accepted as Host unit.
In the event of a power failure, the host unit persists.
It is not possible to use "no unit" for the displayed unit.
The units and/or their notation may be different in older software versions.

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 Examples
Ü M21 Query of the current unit.
Û M21VBV0V0 Current host unit is g.
M21VBV1V3 Current display unit is mg.

Ü M21V0V1 Set the unit to 1 kg.

Û M21VA The unit is set to 1 kg.

See also
SU – Stable weight value in display unit Page 72

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 M23 – Readability, 1d/xd
Description
Use M23 to query the readability (how many digits of the weighing result should be displayed or sent).
Syntax
Commands
M23 Query of the current readability.
M23V<Readability> Readability. Only works if value already set.
Responses
M23VAV<Readability> Current readability.
M23VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M23VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M23VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Readability> Integer 0 1d
1 10d
2 100d
3 1000d
4 2d
5 5d
Comment
The readability is specified in digits [d] – this is the smallest increment a balance may display.
Example
Ü M23 Query the readability.
Û M23VAV1 The readability is 10d.

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 M29 – Weighing value release
Description
Use M29 to query the weight value release or the current setting.
Syntax
Commands
M29 Query of the current value release setting.
M29V<ValueRelease> [Read only Page 11]
Responses
M29VAV<ValueRelease> Current value release.
M29VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M29VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M29VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ValueRelease> Integer 0 Very fast
1 Fast
2 Reliable and fast
3 Reliable
4 Very reliable
Comment
Not all balances offer the complete range of settings. If a setting is made that is not supported by the
balance, an error massage is issued (M29VL).
Example
Ü M29 Query the value release.
Û M29VAV3 The value release is reliable.

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 M37 – Draft shield door opening width
Description
Use M37 to set the draft shield door opening width or to request current setting.
Syntax
Commands
M37 Query of the current draft shield door opening width.
M37V<Opening> Set the draft shield door opening width.
Responses
M37VAV<Opening> Current setting of the draft shield door opening width.
M37VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M37VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M37VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<Opening> Integer 25 Door opening 25%
50 Door opening 50%
75 Door opening 75%
100 Door open
Comment
Only the values available in the set-up of the balance are expected (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%).
Examples
Ü M37 Query of the current draft shield door opening width.
Û M37VAV75 Door opening width is 75%.

Ü M37V100 Set the draft shield door opening width to 100%.

Û M37VA Door opening width 100% is set.
See also
[WS – Draft shield doors Page 80]

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 M40 – Inner draft shield door opening width
Description
Use M40 to set the inner draft shield door opening width or query the current setting.
Syntax
Commands
M40 Query of the current inner draft shield door opening
width.
M40V<Opening> Set the inner draft shield door opening width.
Responses
M40VAV<Opening> Current setting of the inner draft shield door opening
width.
M40VA Command understood and executed successfully.
M40VI Command understood but currently not executable.
M40VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<Opening> Integer 25 Door opening 25%
50 Door opening 50%
75 Door opening 75%
100 Door open
Comment
Only the values available in the set-up of the balance are expected (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%).
Examples
Ü M40 Query of the current inner draft shield door opening
width.
Û M40VAV50 Door opening width is set to 50%.

Ü M40V100 Set the inner draft shield door opening width to 100%.
Û M40VA Door opening width 100% is set.
See also
[WS – Draft shield doors Page 80]

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 PWR – Switch on / Switch off
Description
Use PWR to switch the balance on or off. When it is switched off, standby mode is activated.
Syntax
Command
PWRV<OnOff> Switch the balance on or off.
Responses
PWRVA Balance has been switched off successfully.
PWRVAV Balance with the serial number "SNR" has been
I4VAV<"SNR"> switched on successfully see [I4 Page 28].
PWRVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g., taring, or application is not in Home screen).
PWRVL Command understood but not executable.
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<OnOff> Integer 0 Set the balance to standby mode
1 Switch the balance on
Comments
The balance response to [I4 Page 28] appears unsolicited after switching the balance on.
In case of cable power driven devices, the switch off command set the device in the standby state.
In case of cable power and battery driven devices:
If the device is cable powered, the switch off command PWRV0 set the device in the standby state.
If the device is battery powered, the switch off command PWRV0 set the device in the off state.
Example
Ü PWRV1 Switch the balance on.
Û PWRVA The balance has been switched on successfully.
Û I4VAV"0123456789" The serial number is shown.

See also
I4 – Serial number Page 28

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 S – Stable weight value
Description
Use S to send a stable weight value, along with the host unit, from the balance to the connected communi-
cation partner via the interface.
Syntax
Command
S Send the current stable net weight value.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Current stable weight value in unit actually set under
host unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
The duration of the timeout depends on the balance type.
The weight value is formatted as a right aligned string with 10 characters including the decimal point. For
details, please refer to Format of responses with weight value.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü S Send a stable weight value.
Û SVSVVVVV100.00Vg The current, stable ("S") weight value is 100.00 g.

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 SI – Weight value immediately
Description
Use SI to immediately send the current weight value, along with the host unit, from the balance to the
connected communication partner via the interface.
Syntax
Command
SI Send the current net weight value, irrespective of
balance stability.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Stable weight value in unit actually set under host unit.
SVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Non-stable (dynamic) weight value in unit actually set
under host unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
The balance response to the command SI with the last built-in weight value (stable or dynamic) before
receipt of the command SI.
The weight value is formatted as a right aligned string with 10 characters including the decimal point. For
details, please refer to Format of responses with weight value.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü SI Send current weight value.
Û SVDVVVVV129.07Vg The weight value is unstable (dynamic, "D") and is
currently 129.07 g.

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 SIR – Weight value immediately and repeat
Description
Use SIR to immediately send the current weight value, along with the host unit, from the balance to the
connected communication partner via the interface, but this time on a continuous basis (about 10 values/sec.).
Syntax
Command
SIR Send the net weight values repeatedly, irrespective of
balance stability.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Stable weight value in unit actually set under host unit.
SVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Non-stable (dynamic) weight value in unit actually set
under host unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
This command is cancelled by the [@ Page 12], [S Page 51], [SI Page 52], [SIRU Page 54],
[SIU Page 55], [SNR Page 63], [SNRU Page 65], [SR Page 67] and [SRU Page 69]
commands.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü SIR Send current weight values at intervals.
Û SVDVVVVV129.07Vg The balance sends stable ("S") or unstable ("D")
Û SVDVVVVV129.08Vg weight values at intervals.
Û SVSVVVVV129.09Vg
Û SVSVVVVV129.09Vg
Û SVDVVVVV114.87Vg
Û SV…

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 SIRU – Weight value in display unit immediately and repeat
Description
Request current weight value in display unit independent of the stability and repeat sending responses until the
command is stopped.
Syntax
Command
SIRU Requests the current weight value and repeat.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Stable weight value in unit actually set under host unit.
SVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Non-stable (dynamic) weight value in unit actually set
under host unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
This command is cancelled by the [@ Page 12], [S Page 51], [SI Page 52], [SIRU Page 54],
[SIU Page 55], [SNR Page 63], [SNRU Page 65], [SR Page 67] and [SRU Page 69]
commands.
As the [SIR Page 53] command, but with currently displayed unit.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü SIRU Query of the current weight value with currently
displayed unit.
Û SVDVVVVVV12.34Vlb Non-stable (dynamic) weight value of 12.34 lb.
Û SVDVVVVVV12.44Vlb Non-stable (dynamic) weight value of 12.44 lb.
Û SVDVVVVVV12.43Vlb Non-stable (dynamic) weight value of 12.43 lb.

See also
SIR – Weight value immediately and repeat Page 53

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 SIU – Weight value in display unit immediately
Description
Request current weight value in display unit independent of the stability.
Syntax
Command
SIU Request the current weight value in display unit.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Stable weight value in unit actually set under host unit.
SVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Non-stable (dynamic) weight value in unit actually set
under host unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
As the [SI Page 52] command, but with currently displayed unit.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü SIU Requests the current weight value in display unit
independent of the stability.
Û SVDVVVVVV12.34Vlb Non-stable (dynamic) weight value is 12.34 lb.

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 SM0 – Dynamic weighing: Cancel all SMx commands
Description
Use SM0 to cancel any SMx commands that are in progress.
Syntax
Command
SM0 Cancel all SMx commands except [SM4 Page 62].
Responses
SM0VA Command understood and executed successfully.
SM0VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
SM1VL Command understood but not executable (parameter
is incorrect).
Comment
Prerequisite: The currently running task has Weight capture mode set to Dynamic.
Example
Ü SM0 Cancel all SMx commands except [SM4 Page 62].
Û SM0VAV3 Any SMx commands are canceled.

See also
SM1 – Dynamic weighing: Start immediately and send the result Page 57
SM2 – Dynamic weighing: Start after a minimum load is exceeded send result Page 58
SM3 – Dynamic weighing: Start after a minimum load is exceeded, send result and repeat Page 60
SM4 – Dynamic weighing: Time interval Page 62

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 SM1 – Dynamic weighing: Start immediately and send the result
Description
Use SM1 to start dynamic weighing immediately. The result is transferred via the interface once the weighing
time has elapsed.
Syntax
Command
SM1 Start dynamic weighing immediately and transfer the
result.
First Responses
SM1VA Dynamic weighing has been started, wait for second
response. During the weighing operation, e.g. until the
second response, no further commands can be
executed (except SM0).
SM1VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.
SM1VL Command understood but not executable (parameter
is incorrect). No second response follows.
Further Responses
SMV*V<WeightValue>V<Unit> Transfer of the result completed successfully.
Weight value corresponds to the result of the
measurement cycle. The unit corresponds to the
current weight unit in the display.
SMV+ Abort, overload during the measurement cycle.
SMV- Abort, underload during the measurement cycle.
SMVI The dynamic weighing has been aborted.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
SMV* String S Identification for dynamic weighing value
<WeightValue> Float Weight value in display unit
<Unit> String Weight unit
Comments
Prerequisite: The currently running task has Weight capture mode set to Dynamic.
Prerequisite: Setting Automatic result is set to Deactivated.
The balance does not perform stability or plausibility checks for the start.
Prerequisite: A weight is already placed on the balance because weighing starts immediately after SM1.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü SM1 Start a dynamic weighing immediately and transfer the
result.
Û SM1VA Command understood, result follows.
Û SMV*VVVVV23.76Vg Result of the dynamic weighing is 23.76 g.

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 SM2 – Dynamic weighing: Start after a minimum load is exceeded send result
Description
Use SM2 to start dynamic weighing if the applied weight exceeds the specified minimum load. The result is
transferred via the interface once the weighing time has elapsed.
Syntax
Command
SM2 Start a dynamic weighing automatically after the
defined minimum load is exceeded and transfer the
result (once).
First Responses
SM2VA Dynamic weighing has been started, wait for second
response. During the weighing operation, e.g. until the
second response, no further commands can be
executed.
SM2VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.
SM2VL Command understood but not executable (e.g.
parameter is incorrect). No second response follows.
Further Responses
SMV*V<WeightValue>V<Unit> Transfer of the result completed successfully.
Weight value corresponds to the result of the
measurement cycle. The unit corresponds to the
current weight unit in the display.
SMV+ Abort, overload during the measurement cycle.
SMV- Abort, underload during the measurement cycle.
SMVI The dynamic weighing has been aborted.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
SMV* String S Identification for dynamic weighing value
<WeightValue> Float Weight value in display unit
<Unit> String Weight unit
Comments
Prerequisite: The currently running task has Weight capture mode set to Dynamic.
Prerequisite: Setting Automatic result is set to Activated.
The threshold for the minimum load can be defined in the Methods settings.
The single start standby can be cancelled by the [SM0 Page 56] and [@ Page 12] commands before
start of the weighing.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.

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 Example
Ü SM2 Start a dynamic weighing after the defined minimum
load is exceeded and transfer the result.
Û SM2VA Command understood, result follows.
Û SMV*VVVVVV24.30Vg Result of the dynamic weighing is 24.30 g.

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 SM3 – Dynamic weighing: Start after a minimum load is exceeded, send result
and repeat
Description
Use SM3 to start several dynamic weighing procedures in succession if the applied weights exceed the specified
minimum load. The results are transferred via the interface once the weighing time has elapsed.
Syntax
Command
SM3 Start dynamic weighing automatically.
First Responses
SM3VA Dynamic weighing has been started, wait for second
response. During the weighing operation, e.g. until the
second response, no further commands can be
executed.
SM3VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.
SM3VL Command understood but not executable (parameter
is incorrect). No second response follows.
Further Responses
SMV*V<WeightValue>V<Unit> Transfer of the result completed successfully.
Weight value corresponds to the result of the
measurement cycle. The unit corresponds to the
current weight unit in the display.
Further results follow when the start condition is
fulfilled again.
SMV+ Abort, overload during the measurement cycle.
SMV- Abort, underload during the measurement cycle.
SMVI The dynamic weighing has been aborted.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
SMV* String S Identification for dynamic weighing value
<WeightValue> Float Weight value in display unit
<Unit> String Weight unit
Comments
Prerequisite: The currently running task has Weight capture mode set to Dynamic.
Prerequisite: Setting Automatic result is set to Activated.
The threshold for the minimum load can be defined in the Methods settings.
The recurring establishment of the start standby is cancelled by the [SM0 Page 56], [SM1 Page 57],
[SM2 Page 58] and [@ Page 12] commands.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.

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 Example
Ü SM3 Start dynamic weighing when weight drops below and
afterwards above the defined minimum load, transfer
the result and repeat the process.
Û SM3VA Command understood, results follow.
Û SMV*VVVVVV25.83Vg Result of the 1st dynamic weighing is 25.83 g.
Û SMV*VVVVVV22.91Vg Result of the 2nd dynamic weighing is 22.91 g.
Û SMV*VVVVVV24.05Vg Result of the 3rd dynamic weighing is 24.05 g.

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 SM4 – Dynamic weighing: Time interval
Description
Use SM4 to query the time interval for a dynamic weighing method or the current time setting.
Syntax
Commands
SM4 Query of the time interval for the dynamic weighing
application.
SM4V<DynWeighTimeInterval> Time interval. Only works if value already set.
Responses
SM4VAV<DynWeighTimeInterval> Current time interval for the data acquisition of the
dynamic weighing.
SM4VA Command understood and executed successfully; time
interval set.
SM4VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
SM4VL Command understood but not executable (parameter
is incorrect).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<DynWeighTimeIn- Integer 3 … 120 Time interval in seconds
terval>

Comments
Prerequisite: The currently running task has Weight capture mode set to Dynamic.
SM4 is read only. The time interval can be set in the Methods settings.
Example
Ü SM4 Query the time interval.
Û SM4VAV10 Current time interval is set to 10 seconds.

See also
@ – Abort Page 12
SM0 – Dynamic weighing: Cancel all SMx commands Page 56

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 SNR – Send stable weight value and repeat on stable weight change
Description
Request the current stable weight value in host unit followed by stable weight values after predefined minimum
weight changes until the command is stopped.
Syntax
Commands
SNR Send the current stable weight value and repeat after
each deflection (see comment).
SNRV<PresetValue>V<Unit> Send the current stable weight value and repeat after
each deflection greater or equal to the preset value
(see comment).
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Current stable weight value (1st value).
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Next stable weight value after preset deflection (2nd
… value).
…
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<PresetValue> Float 1 digit … capacity Preset minimum deflection load
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
The preset value is optional. If no value is defined, the deflection depends on balance readability as follows:
Readability Min. deflection
0.001 mg 0.001 g
0.01 mg 0.01 g
0.1 mg 0.1 g
0.001 g 1g
0.01 g 1g
0.1 g 1g
1g 5g
In contrast to SNR, [SR Page 67] sends also dynamic weight values.
This command is cancelled by the [@ Page 12],[S Page 51], [SI Page 52], [SIR Page 53], [SIU
Page 55], [SIRU Page 54], [SNRU Page 65], [SR Page 67] and [SRU Page 69] commands.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.

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 Example
Ü SNRV50Vg Send the current stable weight value and repeat after
each deflection greater or equal to the preset value of
50 g.
Û SVSVVVVVV12.34Vg 1st weight value is 12.34 g.
Û SVSVVVVVV67.89Vg 2nd weight value is 67.89 g.

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 SNRU – Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat on
stable weight change
Description
Request the current stable weight value in display unit followed by stable weight values after predefined
minimum weight changes until the command is stopped.
Syntax
Commands
SNRU Send the current stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit and repeat after each deflection (see
comment).
SNRUV<PresetValue>V<Unit> Send the current stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit and repeat after each deflection greater
or equal to the preset value (see comment).
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Current stable weight value (1st value).
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Next stable weight value after preset deflection (2nd
… value).
…
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<PresetValue> Float 1 digit … capacity Preset minimum deflection load
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
The preset value is optional. If no value is defined, the deflection depends on balance readability as follows:
Readability Min. deflection
0.001 mg 0.001 g
0.01 mg 0.01 g
0.1 mg 0.1 g
0.001 g 1g
0.01 g 1g
0.1 g 1g
1g 5g
In contrast to SNR, [SR Page 67] sends also dynamic weight values.
This command is cancelled by the [@ Page 12],[S Page 51], [SI Page 52], [SIR Page 53], [SIU
Page 55], [SIRU Page 54], [SNRU Page 65], [SR Page 67] and [SRU Page 69] commands.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.

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 Example
Ü SNRUV50Vg Send the current stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit and repeat after each deflection greater
or equal to the preset value of 50 g.
Û SVSVVVVVV12.34Vg 1st weight value is 12.34 g.
Û SVSVVVVVV67.89Vg 2nd weight value is 67.89 g.

See also
SNR – Send stable weight value and repeat on stable weight change Page 63

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 SR – Send stable weight value and repeat on any weight change
Description
Request the current stable weight value in host unit followed by weight values after predefined minimum weight
changes until the command is stopped.
Syntax
Commands
SR Send the current stable weight value and then contin-
uously after every weight change
If no preset value is entered, the weight change must
be at least 12.5% of the last stable weight value,
minimum = 30 digit.
SRV<PresetValue>V<Unit> Send the current stable weight value and then contin-
uously after every weight change greater or equal to
the preset value a non-stable (dynamic) value
followed by the next stable value, range = 1 digit to
maximal capacity.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Current, stable weight value in unit actually set as host
unit, 1st weight change.
SVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Dynamic weight value in unit actually set as host unit.
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Next stable weight value in unit actually set as host
unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. zero setting, or timeout as stability was not
reached).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Unit, only available units permitted
Comments
This command is cancelled by the [@ Page 12],[S Page 51], [SI Page 52], [SIR Page 53], [SIU
Page 55], [SIRU Page 54], [SNRU Page 65], [SR Page 67] and [SRU Page 69] commands.
In contrast to SR, [SNR Page 63] only sends stable weight values.
If, following a non-stable (dynamic) weight value, stability has not been reached within the timeout interval,
the response SVI is sent and then a non-stable weight value. Timeout then starts again from the beginning.
The preset value can be entered in any by the balance accepted unit.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.

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 Example
Ü SRV10.00Vg Send the current stable weight value followed by every
load change of 10 g.
Û SVSVVVVV100.00Vg Balance stable.
Û SVDVVVVV115.23Vg 100.00 g loaded.
Û SVSVVVVV200.00Vg Balance again stable.

See also
SNR – Send stable weight value and repeat on stable weight change Page 63

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 SRU – Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat on any
weight change
Description
Request the current weight values in display unit and repeat sending responses after a predefined minimum
weight change until the command is stopped.
Syntax
Commands
SRU Send the current stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit and then continuously after every
weight change.
If no preset value is entered, the weight change must
be at least 12.5% of the last stable weight value,
minimum = 30 digit.
SRUV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Send the current stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit and then continuously after every
weight change greater or equal to the preset value a
non-stable (dynamic) value followed by the next
stable value, range = 1 digit to maximal capacity.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Current, stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit until 1st weight change.
SVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Non-stable (dynamic) weight value with the currently
displayed unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Unit, only available units permitted
Comments
As the [SR Page 67] command, but with currently displayed unit.
This command is cancelled by the [@ Page 12],[S Page 51], [SI Page 52], [SIR Page 53], [SIU
Page 55], [SIRU Page 54], [SNRU Page 65], [SR Page 67] and [SRU Page 69] commands.
In contrast to [SR Page 67], [SNRU Page 65] only sends stable weight values.
If, following a non-stable (dynamic) weight value, stability has not been reached within the timeout interval,
the response SVI is sent and then a non-stable weight value. Timeout then starts again from the beginning.
The preset value can be entered in any by the balance accepted unit.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.

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 Example
Ü SRU Send the current stable weight value followed by every
default load change with current display unit.
Û SVSVVVVVV12.34Vlb 1st weight value is stable and12.34 lb.
Û SVDVVVVVV13.88Vlb 2nd weight value is non-stable and13.88 lb.
Û SVSVVVVVV15.01Vlb 3rd weight value is stable and15.01 lb.

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 ST – Stable weight value on pressing the (transfer) key
Description
Use ST to receive the current stable weight value when the button Add result is pressed. The value is sent,
along with the currently displayed unit, from the balance to the connected communication partner via the
interface.
Syntax
Commands
ST Query the current status transfer function.
STV1 Sent the current stable net weight value with display
unit each time when the button Add result is pressed.
STV0 Stop sending weight values.
Responses
STVAV0 Function inactive, no weight value is sent when the
button Add result is pressed.
STVAV1 Function active, weight value is sent each time when
the button Add result is pressed.
STVA Command understood and executed successfully.
STVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
STVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Comments
STV0 is the factory setting (default value).
ST function is not active after switching on and after reset command.
The weight value is formatted as a right aligned string with 10 characters including the decimal point. For
details, please refer to chapter Format of responses with weight value.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü STV1 Activate ST function.
Û STVA Command executed.
Û SVSVVVV123.456Vg When the button Add result pressed: current net weight
is 123.456 g.

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 SU – Stable weight value in display unit
Description
Use SU to query the stable weight value in display unit.
Syntax
Command
SU Query the stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit.
Responses
SVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Current stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit.
SVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached).
SVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
SV+ Balance in overload range.
SV- Balance in underload range.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Weight value
<Unit> String Currently displayed unit
Comments
As the [S Page 51] command, but with currently displayed unit.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü SU Query the stable weight value with the currently
displayed unit.
Û SVSVVVVVV12.34Vlb The current, stable weight value is 12.34 lb.

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 T – Tare
Description
Use T to tare the balance. The next stable weight value will be saved in the tare memory.
Syntax
Command
T Tare, i.e. store the next stable weight value as a new
tare weight value.
Responses
TVSV<TareValue>V<Unit> Taring successfully performed.
The tare weight value returned corresponds to the
weight change on the balance in the unit actually set
under host unit since the last zero setting.
TVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. zero setting, or timeout as stability was not
reached).
TVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
TV+ Upper limit of taring range exceeded.
TV- Lower limit of taring range exceeded.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<TareValue> Float Weight value in host unit
<Unit> String Weight unit
Comments
The tare memory is overwritten by the new tare weight value.
The duration of the timeout depends on the balance type.
Clearing tare memory, see [TAC Page 75].
The weight value is formatted as a right aligned string with 10 characters including the decimal point. For
details, please refer to Format of responses with weight value.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü T Tare.
Û TVSVVVVV100.00Vg The balance is tared and has a value of 100.00 g in
the tare memory.

See also
TA – Tare weight value Page 74
TAC – Clear tare weight value Page 75

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 TA – Tare weight value
Description
Use TA to query the current tare value or preset a known tare value.
Syntax
Commands
TA Query of the current tare weight value.
TAV<TarePresetValue>V<Unit> Preset of a tare value.
Responses
TAVAV<TareWeightValue>V<Unit> Query current tare weight value in tare memory, in unit
actually set under host unit.
TAVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. zero setting, or timeout as stability was not
reached).
TAVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<TareWeightValue> Float Tare weight value in host unit
<Unit> String Weight unit
Comments
The tare memory will be overwritten by the preset tare weight value.
The inputted tare value will be automatically rounded by the balance to the current readability. This value is
shown in the response.
The taring range is specified to the balance type.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü TAV100.00Vg Preset a tare weight of 100 g.
Û TAVAVVVVV100.00Vg The balance has a value of 100.00 g in the tare
memory.

See also
T – Tare Page 73
TAC – Clear tare weight value Page 75

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 TAC – Clear tare weight value
Description
Use TAC to clear the tare memory.
Syntax
Command
TAC Clear tare value.
Responses
TACVA Tare value cleared, 0 is in the tare memory.
TACVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. zero setting).
TVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Example
Ü TAC Clear tare value.
Û TACVA Tare value cleared, o is in the tare memory.

See also
T – Tare Page 73
TI – Tare immediately Page 76
TA – Tare weight value Page 74

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 TI – Tare immediately
Description
Use TI to tare the balance immediately and independently of balance stability.
Syntax
Command
TI Tare immediately, i.e. store the current weight value,
which can be stable or non stable (dynamic), as tare
weight value.
Responses
TIVSV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Taring performed, stable tare value.
The new tare value corresponds to the weight change
on the balance since the last zero setting.
TIVDV<WeightValue>V<Unit> Taring performed, non-stable (dynamic) tare value.
TIVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. zero setting).
TIVL Command understood but not executable (e.g.
approved version of the balance).
TIV+ Upper limit of taring range exceeded.
TIV- Lower limit of taring range exceeded.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<WeightValue> Float Tare weight value in host unit
<Unit> String Weight unit
Comments
This command is not supported by approved balances.
The tare memory will be overwritten by the new tare weight value.
After a non-stable (dynamic) stored tare weight value, a stable weight value can be determined. However,
the absolute value of the stable weight value determined in this manner is not accurate.
The taring range is specific to the balance type.
The weight value is formatted as a right aligned string with 10 characters including the decimal point. For
details, please refer to Format of responses with weight value.
If the weight value requires more than 10 characters, the weight value is returned with up to 12 characters.
Example
Ü TI Tare immediately.
Û TIVDVVVVV117.57Vg The tare memory holds a non-stable (dynamic) weight
value.

See also
T – Tare Page 73
TA – Tare weight value Page 74
TAC – Clear tare weight value Page 75

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 TIM – Time
Description
Set the system time of the balance or query the current time.
Syntax
Commands
TIM Query of the current time of the balance.
TIMV<Hour>V<Minute>V<Second> Set the time of the balance.
Responses
TIMVAV<Hour>V<Minute>V<Second> Current time of the balance.
TIMVA Command understood and executed successfully.
TIMVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
TIMVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter, e.g. 22V67V25) or no clock is built in.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Hour> Integer 00 … 23 Hours
<Minute> Integer 00 … 59 Minutes
<Second> Integer 00 … 59 Seconds
Example
Ü TIM Query of the current time of the balance.
Û TIMVAV09V56V11 The current time of the balance is 9 hours, 56 minutes
and 11 seconds.

See also
DAT – Date Page 21

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 TST3 – Test with built-in weight
Description
Use TST3 to start the sensitivity test function using built-in test weight.
Syntax
Command
TST3 Start sensitivity test function with built-in test weight.
Responses
TST3VB The test procedure has been started. Wait for next
response, see Comments.
TST3VAV<"DeviationValue"> Test procedure completed successfully.
Weight value corresponds to the deviation from the
specified value displayed after the test.
TST3VI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.
The test procedure has been aborted as, e.g., stability
was not attained or wrong weights were loaded.
TST3VL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter). No second response follows.
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<"DeviationValue"> String Current difference (deviation value is output without
unit)
Comments
Use [@ Page 12] to abort a running adjustment.
For additional information on testing the adjustment, see the Reference Manual of the balance.
The unit is fixed to definition unit, no unit is output since the built-in weight is used.
Example
Ü TST3 Start sensitivity test with built-in weight.
Û TST3VB The test procedure has been started.
Û TST3VAV"VVVVVV0.0002" Test with internal weight completed successfully. The
difference to the specified value is 0.0002 (= 2 digits
from a weigh module/balance with an increment of
0.1 mg).
Unsupported balances
The command is not supported for the following balances.
XPR26 XPR36 XPR204S
XPR26DR XPR36DR XPR303S
XPR26C XPR36C XPR303SN
XPR105 XPR106DUH XPR603S
XPR603SN
XPR603SDR
XPR603SNDR
XPR1202S
XPR2002S

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 See also
@ – Abort Page 12
C3 – Start adjustment with built-in weight Page 19

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 WS – Draft shield doors
Description
Use WS to query the position of the draft shield doors, or open/close the draft shield doors.
Syntax
Commands
WS Query the position of the draft shield doors.
WSV<Door> Open or close draft shield door(s).
Responses
WSV<Status>
WSVA Command understood open/close starts.
WSVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
WSVL Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<Status> Integer Identification of the status of the draft shield doors'
positions. (Supported values are product dependent)
0 All draft shield doors closed
1 All or right draft shield door(s) opened (see notes
"single drive mechanism")
2 Left draft shield door(s) opened
3 Top draft shield door opened
4 Right and left draft shield doors opened
5 Right, left and top draft shield doors opened
6 Right and top draft shield doors opened
7 Left and top draft shield doors opened
8 Error
9 Intermediate
<Door> Integer Identification of the draft shield door(s). (Supported
values are product dependent)
0 Close all draft shield doors
1 Open all or the right draft shield door(s) (see notes
"single drive mechanism")
2 Open all or the left draft shield door(s) (see notes
"single drive mechanism")
3 Open the top draft shield door(s)
4 Open the right and left draft shield doors
5 Open the right, left and top draft shield doors
6 Open the right and top draft shield doors
7 Open the left and top draft shield doors
Comments
The WS command is not blocking and can return WSVA before the door has reached the target position (see
examples). Therefore, after executing WSVDoor the user should verify the success by request the position of
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 If the doors are blocked when closing, they will return to their original position and the command does not
return the error status (8).
If the device has an additional inner draft shield and the position is queried the "interim" position is output
until both the inner and outer draft shields are in the requested end position. The left or right pair of inner
and outer draft shield doors cannot be opened or closed independently.
The definition of "open" can be set to 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% for inner and outer draft shield doors
independently using M37 and M40. The definition of "open" for the top draft shield door is fixed to 100%.
Command-specific error responses
Commands
WSV3 Open the top draft shield door.
Responses
WSVL Command understood but not executable (the balance
have not a top draft shield door).
Examples
Ü WSV1 Open the draft shield door(s).
Û WSVA Draft shield door(s) opened.

Ü WS Query the position of the draft shield doors.

Û WSV9 Draft shield has not opened yet, because too little time
has passed.

Ü WS Query the position of the draft shield doors.

Û WSV1 Draft shield door(s) successfully opened.

Ü WSV0 Close all draft shield doors.

Û WSVA All draft shield door(s) are closed.

Ü WS Query the position of the draft shield doors.

Û WSV0 Draft shield doors successfully closed.

See also
M37 – Draft shield door opening width Page 48
M40 – Inner draft shield door opening width Page 49

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 Z – Zero
Description
Use Z to set a new zero; all weight values (including the tare weight) will be measured relative to this zero.
After zeroing has taken place, the following values apply: tare weight = 0; net weight (= gross weight) = 0.
Syntax
Command
Z Zero the balance.
Responses
ZVA Zero setting successfully performed. Gross, net and
tare = 0.
ZVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached).
ZV+ Upper limit of zero setting range exceeded.
ZV- Lower limit of zero setting range exceeded.
Comments
The zero point determined during switching on is not influenced by this command, the measurement ranges
remain unchanged.
The duration of the timeout depends on the balance type.
Example
Ü Z Zero.
Û ZVA Zero setting performed.

See also
ZI – Zero immediately Page 83

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 ZI – Zero immediately
Description
Use ZI to set a new zero immediately, regardless of balance stability. All weight values (including the tare
weight) will be measured relative to this zero. After zeroing has taken place, the following values apply: tare
weight = 0; net weight (= gross weight) = 0.
Syntax
Command
ZI Zero the balance immediately regardless the stability
of balance.
Responses
ZIVD Re-zero performed under non-stable (dynamic)
conditions.
ZIVS Re-zero performed under stable conditions.
ZIVI Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
ZIV+ Upper limit of zero setting range exceeded.
ZIV- Lower limit of zero setting range exceeded.
Comments
This command is not supported by approved balances.
The zero point determined during switching on is not influenced by this command, the measurement ranges
remain unchanged.
Example
V ZI Zero immediately.
V ZIVD Re-zero performed under non-stable (dynamic)
conditions.

See also
Z – Zero Page 82

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 4 What if...?
Tips from actual practice if the communication between the system (computer) and the balance is not working.
Establishing the communication
Switch the balance off / on.
The balance must now send identification string [I4 Page 28], e.g., I4VAV"0123456789".
If this is not the case, check the following points.
Connection
The user needs to enable the MT-SICS service in the settings of the balance.
Interface parameters
For the transmission to function properly, the settings of the following parameters must match at both the
computer and the balance (only for USB-RS232 converter):
Baud rate (send/receive rate)
Number of data bits
Parity bit
Stop bits
Handshake
Check the settings at both devices.

See also
I4 – Serial number Page 28

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Index
A WS 80
Dynamic weighing
Abort
SM0 56
@ 12
SM1 57
Adjustment
SM2 58
C0 16
SM3 60
C1 18
SM4 62
C3 19
M19 41 I
B ID balance
I10 30
Balance ID
I10 30 L
Balance information List of commands 9
I0 23 I0 23
I1 24
S
I10 30
I11 31 Status
I14 32 DAT 21
I2 26 I0 23
I3 27 PWR 50
I4 28 TIM 77
I5 29 T
Balance settings
Taring
M21 42
T 73
Beep signal
TA 74
M12 40
TAC 75
C TI 76
Cancel TDNR 33
@ 12 Terminal
DW 22 see Display 20
SM0 56 Test function
Commands 9 TST3 78

D W
Display Weighing
D 20 S 51
DW 22 SI 52
K 34 SIR 53
M11 39 SIRU 54
M12 40 SIU 55
M23 46 SNR 63
PWR 50 SNRU 65
Door SR 67
M37 48 SRU 69
M40 49 ST 71

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 SU 72
Weighing application
A36 14
A37 15
Weighing filter setup
M01 36
M02 37
M03 38
M29 47
Weighing to a nominal value
A10 13
Z
Zero drift compensation
M03 38
Zeroing
Z 82
ZI 83

86 Index​​ MT-SICS Interface Commands

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