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METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set MT-SICS 0 version 2.3x MT-SICS 1 version 2.2x MT-SICS 2 version 2.3x for Basic-S (as from Software V 1.20) and for AL/PL/PL-S balances MT-SICS 3 version 2.2x for Basic-S (as from Software V 1.20) and for AL/PL/PL-S balances

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Overview of all commands 1. 2. 2.1 2.2 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4. 5. 6. Introduction Basic information on data interchange with the balance Command formats Response formats Commands and responses Commands and responses MT-SICS level 0 Commands and responses MT-SICS level 1 Commands and responses MT-SICS level 2 for Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S Commands and responses MT-SICS level 3 for Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S Special features An example What if...?

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Overview of all commands

Commands MT-SICS level 0 I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 S SI SIR Z ZI @ Overview MT-SICS level 0 Inquiry of all implemented MT-SICS commands Inquiry of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions Inquiry of balance data Inquiry of balance SW version and type definition number Inquiry of serial number SW-Identification number Send stable weight value Send weight value immediately Send weight value immediately and repeat Zero Zero immediately Reset Page 12 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 23 24 24 25 27 28 29 30 31

Commands MT-SICS level 1 D DW K SR T TA TAC TI Overview MT-SICS level 1 Balance display Weight display (Display show Weight) Key control Send weight value on weight change (Send and Repeat) Tare Inquiry/setting of tare weight value Clear tare value Tare Immediately

Commands MT-SICS level 2 for Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S C0 C1 C2 C3 I11 PWR SNR SNRU ST SU SIU SIRU SRU TST0 TST1 TST2 TST3 M01 M02 M03 M21 M25 M26 M29 Overview MT-SICS level 2 Inquiry/setting of calibration setting Initiate calibration according to current setting Initiate calibration with external weight Initiate calibration with internal weight Balance type Power on/off Send stable weight value and repeat after each deflection Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat after each deflection Send stable weight value after pressing (transfer) key Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit Send weight value with currently displayed unit immediately Send weight value with currently displayed unit immediately and repeat Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit after deflection Inquiry/setting of the test function Initiate test function in the current setting Initiate test function with external weight Initiate test function with internal weight Inquiry/setting of weighing mode Inquiry/setting of environment Inquiry/setting of AutoZero Inquiry/setting of unit Inquiry/setting of application selection Inquiry/setting of current application Inquiry/setting of value release

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Commands MT-SICS level 3 for Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S SM0 SM1 SM2 SM3 Overview MT-SICS level 3 Cancel commands SM2 and SM3 Start dynamic weighing immediately and transfer a result Start dynamic weighing and transfer a result Start dynamic weighing, transfer result and repeat

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Introduction

In weight measurements the demands on the readability and maximum capacity of balances and scales range from less than one microgram up to several hundred tonnes. To meet these and other requirements, METTLER TOLEDO offers an extensive range of balances and scales. Many of the balances and scales used have to be capable of integration in a complex computer or data acquisition system. To enable you to integrate balances in your system in a simple manner and utilize their capabilities to the full, most balance functions are also available as appropriate commands via the data interface. Standardization of the commands All new METTLER TOLEDO balances 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 balance: MT-SICS level 0 MT-SICS level 1 MT-SICS level 2 Command set for the simplest balance, e.g. weighing cell. Extension of the command set for standard balances, i.e. balances without integrated applications. Extension of the command set by the commands specific for a balance family, e.g. MT-SICS level 2 for the Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S balance line. Application-specific commands as an extension of the command set, e.g. MT-SICS level 3 standard for dynamic weighing or as independent command set, e.g. MT-SICS for dryers.

MT-SICS level 3

A particular distinguishing feature of this concept is that the commands combined in MT-SICS level 0 and 1 are identical for all balances. Both the simplest weighing balance and a fully expanded weighing work station recognize the commands of MT-SICS level 0 and 1. Investigations of various applications have shown that the vast majority of all system solutions can be handled with the commands of MT-SICS level 0 and 1. This means for you: if you restrict yourself to the commands of MT-SICS level 0 and 1, you can expand your system with additional balances from METTLER TOLEDO without having to change your application programs.

What do the commands of MT-SICS level 0 and 1 offer? You can use the commands of MT-SICS level 0 and 1 to perform the following operations via the interface: request weighing results, tare the balance and preset the tare weight, zero the balance, identify MT-SICS implementation, identify the balance, reset the balance, control the display, control the keys for operation of the balance. The commands of MT-SICS level 2 You can naturally use the data interface to exploit all functions available with your current balance or application. These additional functions are collected in the commands of MT-SICS level 2. When creating your software application, please note that whereas the commands of MT-SICS level 2 have been specially tailored to your balance family. Additional documentation on data interface Settings of the interface such as baud rate, number of data bits, parity, handshake protocols and connector pin assignment are described in the operating instructions of the peripheral instrument or cable in question. Version number of the MT-SICS Each level of the MT-SICS has its own version number which can be requested with the command I1 from level 0. This manual describes MT-SICS level 0, version 2.3x MT-SICS level 1, version 2.2x MT-SICS level 2 for Basic-S balances version 2.3x MT-SICS level 3 for Basic-S balances version 2.2x You can use the command I1 via the interface to request the MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions implemented on your balance. Please make sure that the versions implemented on your balance agree with those listed above.

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Basic information on data interchange with the balance

Each command received by the balance via the data interface is acknowledged by a response of the balance to the transmitter. Commands and responses are data strings with a fixed format, and will be described in detail in chapter 3.

2.1 Command formats

Commands sent to the balance comprise one or more characters of the ASCII character set. Here, the following must be noted: Enter commands only in uppercase. The possible parameters of the command must be separated from one another and from the command name by a space (ASCII 32 dec., in this description represented as /). The possible input for "text" is a sequence of characters of the 8-bit ASCII character set from 32 dec to 255 dec. 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, but it is essential they be included for communication with the balance. Example Command to balance which writes Hallo into the balance display: D/"Hallo" Comment The quotation marks " " must be inserted in the entry. The command terminator CRLF is not shown.

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 the response with weight value A general description of the response with weight value is the following.

ID

Status

WeightValue
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Unit C R L F
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1-2 1 character characters

ID

Response identification. Space (ASCII 32 dec.). Status of the balance, see description of the commands and responses. Weighing result; shown as number with 10 digits, incl. decimal point and sign directly in front of the first digit if value negative. The weight value appears right-aligned. Preceding zeros are not shown with the exception of the zero to the left of the decimal point. With METTLER TOLEDO DeltaRange balances, outside the fine range the last decimal place is shown as a space. Weight unit actually set under unit 1. Carriage Return (ASCII 13 dec.). Line Feed (ASCII 10 dec.).

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Status WeightValue

Unit CR LF

Comment CRLF will not be shown in this description. Examples Response with stable weight value of 0.256 g: S/S//////0.256/g Response with stable weight value outside the fine range: S/S////4875.2//g
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2.2.2 Format of the response without weight value A general description of the response without weight value is the following.

ID

Status

Parameters C R L F

1-4 1 character characters

ID Response identification. Space (ASCII, 32 dec.). Status of the balance, see description of the commands and responses. Command-dependent response code. Carriage Return (ASCII 13 dec.). Line Feed (ASCII 10 dec.).

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Status Parameters CR LF

Comment CRLF will not be shown in this description. Example Response to D/"Hallo" when Hallo appears unabridged in the display: D/A.

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2.2.3 Error messages

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There are three different error messages. The identification always comprises two characters. ID Error identification Possible error messages are ES ET Syntax error The balance has not recognized the received command. Transmission error The balance has received a "faulty" command, e.g. owing to a parity error or interface break. EL CR LF Logical error The balance can not execute the received command. Carriage Return (ASCII 13 dec.). Line Feed (ASCII 10 dec.).

Comment CRLF will not be shown in this description.

2.2.4 Tips for the programmer 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 acknowledgement that the balance has received the command. Reset To be able to start from a determined state, when establishing the communication between balance and system, you should send a reset command to the balance. When the balance or system is switched on or off, faulty characters can be received or sent. Quotation marks " " Quotation marks included in the command must always be entered.

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3.

Commands and responses

The balance receives commands from the system computer and acknowledges the command with an appropriate response. The following sections contain a detailed description of all commands of the command set in alphabetical order with the associated responses. Commands and responses are closed with CRLF. These termination characters are not shown in the following description, but they must always be entered with commands or sent with responses.

3.1 Commands and responses MT-SICS level 0

The commands of MT-SICS level 0 are available with even the simplest balances which support the METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set. Command I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 S SI SIR Z ZI @ Page 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Inquiry of all implemented MT-SICS commands Inquiry of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions Inquiry of balance data Inquiry of balance SW version and type definition number Inquiry of serial number SW-Identification number Send stable weight value Send weight value immediately Send weight value immediately and repeat Zero Zero immediately Reset

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I0 Inquiry of all implemented MT-SICS commands

Command I0 Response I0 B x1 "1.Command" x1 = number of the MT-SICS level where the 1. Command belongs to. I0 B x1 "2.Command" 2nd (next) command implemented : Send list of all implemented MT-SICS commands

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I0 A x1 "last Command" Last command implemented I0 I Example Command I0 Response I0/B 0 "I0" I0/B 0 "I1" : : : I0/B 0 "S" : : I0/B 0 "Z" I0/B 0 "@" I0/B 1 "D" I0/B 1 "DW" : : I0/A 3 I12 Send list of commands

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The list cannot be sent at present as another operation is taking place

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Level 0 command "I0" implemented Level 0 command "I1" implemented : : : Level 0 command "S" implemented : : Level 0 command "Z" implemented Level 0 command "@" (reset) implemented Level 1 command "D" implemented Level 1 command "DW" implemented : : (last command)

Comments The I0 command lists all commands implemented in the present software. Thus, there is no need of the supplement sheet delivered with the previous versions of this manual. All level 0 commands are listed in alphabetical order before all commands of level 1 etc. This order corresponds to the order how the commands are described in this manual. 13

I1 Inquiry of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions

Command I1 Response Inquiry of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions.

I1/A/"x1"/"x2"/"x3"/"x4"/"x5" x1 = 0 x1 = 01 Balance with MT-SICS level 0 (simplest balance) Balance with MT-SICS level 0 and 1 (standard balance) x1= 012 Balance with MT-SICS level 0, 1 and 2 (standard balance with extensions) x1 = 03 Balance with MT-SICS level 0 and 3 (simplest balance with a special application) x1 = 013 Balance with MT-SICS level 0, 1 and 3 (standard balance with a special application) x1 = 0123 Balance with MT-SICS level 0, 1, 2, and 3 (standard balance with extensions and a special application) x1 = 3 Application device with MT-SICS level 3 (not necessarily a balance) X2 Version of the implemented MT-SICS0 commands X3 Version of the implemented MT-SICS1 commands X4 Version of the implemented MT-SICS2 commands X5 Version of the implemented MT-SICS3 commands I1/I Command understood, not executable at present.

Example Command I1 Response Inquiry of MT-SICS level and versions. 01 2.00 2.00 Level 0/1 implemented Level 0, version V2.00 Level 1, version V2.00 I1/A/"01"/"2.00"/"2.00"/""/""

Comments In the case of the MT-SICS level, only fully implemented levels are listed. In other words, if it is not possible to implement all commands from a certain level, the level is not specified. In the case of the MT-SICS version, all levels are specified even those only partially implemented.

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I2 Inquiry of balance data

Command I2 Response I2/A/"text" Inquiry of balance data. Balance data as "text". Command understood, not executable at present.

I2/I Example Command I2 Possible responses

Inquiry of balance type.

I2/A/"PB8001-S/Standard/8109.0/g" I2/A/"AB204-S/Standard/210.0090/g"

Comments With DeltaRange balances, the last decimal place is available only in the fine range. The number of characters of "text" depends on the balance type.

I3 Inquiry of balance SW version and type definition number

Command I3 Responses I3/A/"text" I3/I Inquiry of balance SW version and type definition number. Balance SW version and type definition number as "text". Command understood, not executable at present. Examples Command I3 Response Inquiry of SW version number(s) and type definition number. I3/A/"1.05/1.1.1.17.7" 1.05 Software version number 1.1.1.17.7 Type definition number Comment The first number (digits prior to the first space in the text string) is the SW version number. The second SW version number is optional, and depends on the balance type. The last number (following the last space) is the type definition number for service purposes. 15

I4 Inquiry of serial number

Command I4 Responses I4/A/"text" I4/I Inquiry of serial number. Serial number as "text". Command understood, not executable at present.

Example Command I4 Response Inquiry of serial number.

I4/A/"0123456789"

Comments The serial number agrees with that on the model plate and is different for every balance. The serial number can be used, for example, as a device address in a network solution. The response to I4 appears unsolicited after switching on and after the reset command (@).

I5 SW-Identification number
Command I5 Responses I5/A/"x" I5/I Example Command I5 Response Comments The SW-Identification number is unique for every Software. 16 Inquiry of SW-Identification number. Inquiry of SW-Identification number. SW-Identification number as Text. x: SW-Identification number. Command understood, not executable at present.

I5/A/"12345678A" SW-Identification number with index.

S Send stable weight value

Command S Response Send the current stable net weight value.

S/S/WeightValue/Unit Current stable weight value in unit actually set under unit 1. S/I S/ + S/ Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached). Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range.

Example Command S Response Send a stable weight value. S/S/////100.00/g The current, stable weight value is 100.00 g.

Comments The duration of the timeout depends on the balance type. To send the stable weight value in actually displayed unit, see 'SU' command in level 2

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SI Send weight value immediately

Command SI Response Send the current net weight value, irrespective of balance stability.

S/S/WeightValue/Unit Stable weight value in unit actually set under unit 1. S/D/WeightValue/Unit Nonstable (dynamic) weight value in unit actually set under unit 1. S/I S/ + S/ Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring). Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range.

Example Send current weight value. Command SI Response S/D/////129.07/g The current weight value is unstable (dynamic) and is 129.07 g. Comments The response to the command SI is the last internal weight value (stable or dynamic) before receipt of the command SI. To send weight value immediately in actually displayed unit, see 'SIU' command in level 2

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SIR Send weight value immediately and repeat

Command SIR Response Send the net weight values repeatedly, irrespective of balance stability. S/S/WeightValue/Unit Stable weight value in unit actually set under unit 1. S/D/WeightValue/Unit Nonstable (dynamic) weight value in unit actually set under unit 1. S/I Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring). S/ + Balance in overload range. S/ Example Command SIR Response Send current weight values at intervals. S/D/////129.07/g Balance in underload range.

S/D/////129.08/g S/S/////129.09/g S/S/////129.09/g S/D/////114.87/g The balance sends stable or nonstable weight values at intervals.

Comments SIR is overwritten by the commands S, SI, SR, @ and hardware break and hence cancelled. The number of weight values per second depends on the balance type. To send weight value in actually displayed unit, see 'SIRU' command in level 2

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Z Zero
Command Z Response Z/A Zero the balance. The following then holds: gross = net + tare = 0. Zero setting performed, i.e. stability criterion and zero setting range complied with. Z/ I Z/ + Z/ Example Command Z Response Z/ A Zero. Zero setting performed. Zero setting not performed (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached). Upper limit of zero setting range exceeded. Lower limit of zero setting range exceeded.

Comments The tare memory is cleared during zero setting. The zero point determined during switching on is not influenced by this command, i.e. the measurement ranges remain unchanged. The duration of the timeout depends on the balance type.

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ZI Zero immediately
Command ZI Response ZI/D Zero the balance immediately regardless the stability of the balance. Re-zero performed under non-stable (dynamic) conditions. Re-zero performed under stable conditions. Zero setting not performed (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring). Upper limit of zero setting range exceeded. Lower limit of zero setting range exceeded.

ZI/S ZI/I ZI/+ ZI/ Example 1 Command ZI Response Example 2 Command ZI Response ZI/D ZI/S

Zero immediately. Zero setting performed, weight value was stable.

Zero immediately. Zero setting performed, weight value was dynamic (nonstable).

Comments The tare memory is cleared after zero setting. The zero point determined during switching on is not influenced by this command, i.e. the measurement ranges remain unchanged.

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@ Reset
Command @ Response I4/A/"text" Resets the balance to the condition found after switching on, but without a zero setting being performed. Serial number of the balance, the balance is ready for operation.

Example Command @ Response I4/A/"1114350697" Balance is reset, its serial number is 1114350697.

Comments All commands awaiting responses are cancelled. Key control is set to the default setting K/1. The tare memory is reset to zero. The "reset" command is always executed. If the balance is on standby, it is switched on.

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3.2 Commands and responses MT-SICS level 1

The commands of MT-SICS level 1 are available with all standard balances which support the METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set. Command D DW K SR T TA TAC TI Page 24 24 25 27 28 29 30 31

Balance display Weight display (Display show Weight) Key control Send weight value on weight change (Send and Repeat) Tare Inquiry/setting of tare weight value Clear tare value Tare Immediately

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D Balance display
Write into balance display Command D/"text" Response D/ A D/ R D/ I D/ L Example Write text into balance display. text appears unabridged left-aligned in the balance display marked by a symbol, e.g. *. The end of the text appears in the balance display, the start is cut off. text is marked by a symbol, e.g. *. Command not executable. Command understood, parameter wrong or balance with no display.

Command D/"HALLO" Write "HALLO" into the balance display. The full text "HALLO" appears in the balance display. Response D/A Clear balance display Command D/"" Response D/A D/ I Clear balance display. Balance display cleared, marked by a symbol, e. g. *. Command not executable.

Comments A symbol in the display, e.g. * indicates that the balance is displaying an invalid weight value. The maximum number of characters of "text" visible in the display depends on the balance type.

DW Weight display (Display show Weight)

Command DW Response DW/I DW/A Switch main display to weight mode. Main display shows the current weight value. The command has been understood, but is not executable.

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K Key control
Commands K/1 K/ 2 K/ 3 K/ 4 When a key is pressed, execute the corresponding function, but do not send. When a key is pressed, do not execute the corresponding function and send nothing. When a key is pressed, do not execute the key function, but send the corresponding key code. When a key is pressed, execute the corresponding function and send its function code. If the corresponding function can not be executed immediately, the function code K/B/y for the start of the function and K/A/y or K/I/y for the end of the function are sent. This behavior applies to taring, zeroing, calibrating, testing, printing, etc. If a function may not be executed, the function code K/I/y is sent. Response K/ A K/ I K/ L Key control command understood and successfully executed. Key control command understood but not executable at present, e.g. balance actually in menu or input mode. Key control command understood, but command parameter wrong.

Response when K/3 is active K/C/x K/R/x Key x was pressed briefly or key x was released after more than 2 seconds. Key x was pressed and held for around 2 seconds. This response repeats every 2 seconds as long as key x remains pressed. The keys are coded as follows: /F -> 0/T <- and On/Off: and Menu: 1/10d Example with an activated K 3 command: K/R/4 Key 4 was pressed and held around 2 seconds. K/C/4 Key 4 was released. 25 x=1 x=3 x=4 x=2

Response when K/4 is active K/A/y Function y was released by pressing the correspondent key and successfully executed. Function y was released by pressing the correspondent key, but it could not be successfully executed, e.g. calibration was aborted by user. Function y was released and started, the execution needs time to complete. These functions are marked with an asterix (*). After this response, either K/A/y or K/I/y follows. The balance functions are coded as follows: Calibration* tare/re-zero* Data transfer to printing device* Enter menu Quit menu and save parameters Quit menu without saving Standby (instrument can be switched on with reset command) Switch weight unit Set factory setting Command K/4 Responses K/A K/B/1 K/A/1 K/B/1 K/I/1 Comments K/1 is the factory setting (default value). K/1 active after balance switched on and after the reset command Only one K command is active at any one time. A distinction must be made between key code K/3 and function code K/4. The key code is specific to the balance type, the function code corresponds to the above table. y=0 y=2 y=3 y=4 y=5 y=6 y=9 y = 10 y = 12

K/I/y K/B/y

When a key is pressed, execute the corresponding function and send the function code as an acknowledgement. Each time a key is pressed, immediate acknowledgement with the corresponding function code will be sent. The taring function has been started -> taring active. Taring completed successfully. The taring function has been started -> taring active. Taring not completed successfully, taring aborted.

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SR Send weight value on weight change (Send and Repeat)

Command SR/PresetValue/Unit Send the current stable weight value and then continuously after every weight change greater or equal to the preset value a nonstable (dynamic) value followed by the next stable value, range = 1d to max. load. SR If no preset value is entered, the weight change must be at least 12.5 % of the last stable weight value, minimum = 30d. Response S/S/WeightValue/Unit Current, stable weight value in unit actually set under until 1. Weight change. S/D/WeightValue/Unit Dynamic weight value in unit actually set under until 1. S/S/WeightValue/Unit Next stable weight value in unit actually set under until 1. S/ I Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached). S/ L Command understood, parameter wrong. S/ + S/ Example Command SR/10.00/g Response S/S/////100.00/g S/D/////115.23/g S/S/////200.00/g Send the current stable weight value followed by every load change 10 g. Balance stable. 100.00 g loaded. Balance again stable. Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range.

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T Tare
Command T Response Tare, i.e. store the next stable weight value as a new tare weight value. T/S/WeightValue/Unit Taring performed, i.e. stability criterion and taring range complied with. The tare weight value returned corresponds to the weight change on the balance in the unit actually set under unit 1 since the last zero setting. T/I T/ + T/ Example Command T Response The balance is tared and has a value of 100.00 g in the tare memory. Taring not performed (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. zero setting, or timeout as stability was not reached). Upper limit of taring range exceeded. Lower limit of taring range exceeded.

T/S/////100.00/g

Comments The tare memory is overwritten by the new tare weight value. The duration of the timeout depends on the balance type. The function of the combined tare and zero setting key corresponds to the zero setting (Z) command of the interface. Clearing tare memory: see command TAC. Unit 1 is the weight unit displayed after the balance has been switched on.

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TA Inquiry/presetting of tare weight value

Inquiry of tare weight value Command TA Response Inquiry of the tare weight value.

TA/A/TareWeightValue/Unit Current tare weight value in unit actually set under until 1. TA/I Current tare weight value can not be transfered at present as another operation is taking place.

Setting of tare preset value Command TA/TarePresetValue/Unit Entry of a tare preset value in unit actually set under unit 1. Response TA/A/WeightValue/Unit Entry accepted, returned value rounded to actual readability. The balance display shows the net value referred to the inputted tare value. TA/I TA/L Example Command TA/100.00/g Response Tare. The balance has 100.00 g in the tare memory. TA/A/////100.00/g Taring not performed (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. zero setting, or timeout as stability was not reached). Command understood, parameter wrong.

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. The preset value must be entered in the unit actually set under unit 1. The taring range is specified to the balance type.

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TAC Clear tare value

Command TAC Response TAC/I TAC/A Clear tare value. Tare value cleared, 0 is in the tare memory. Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. zero setting, or timeout as stability was not reached).

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TI Tare Immediately
Command TI Response Tare immediately, i.e. store the current weight value, which can be stable or non stable (dynamic), as tare weight value.

TI/S/WeightValue/Unit Taring performed, stable tare value. The new tare value corresponds to the weight change on the balance since the last zero setting. TI/D/WeightValue/Unit Taring performed, non-stable (dynamic) tare value. TI/I Taring not performed (balance is currently executing another TI/L TI/+ TI/command, e.g. zero setting). The command is not executable, e.g. certified version of balance. Upper limit of taring range exceeded. Lower limit of taring range exceeded.

Example Tare immediately. Command TI Response TI/D/////117.57/g The tare memory holds a non-stable (dynamic) weight value. Comments 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 stored tare weight value is sent in the unit actually set under unit 1. The taring range is specified to the balance type.

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3.3 Commands and responses MT-SICS level 2 for Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S
The commands of MT-SICS level 2 are supported by all Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S balances. Command C0 C1 C2 C3 I11 PWR SNR SNRU ST SU SIU SIRU SRU TST0 TST1 TST2 TST3 M01 M02 M03 M21 M25 M26 M29 Page 33 35 36 37 38 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 52 52 53

Inquiry/setting of calibration setting Initiate calibration according to current setting Initiate calibration with external weight Initiate calibration with internal weight Balance type Power on/off Send stable weight value and repeat after each deflection Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat after each deflection Send stable weight value after pressing (transfer) key Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit Send weight value with currently displayed unit immediately Send weight value with currently displayed unit immediately and repeat Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit after deflection Inquiry/setting of the test function Initiate test function in the current setting Initiate test function with external weight Initiate test function with internal weight Inquiry/setting of weighing mode Inquiry/setting of environment Inquiry/setting of AutoZero Inquiry/setting of unit Inquiry/setting of application selection Inquiry/setting of current application Inquiry/setting of value release

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C0 Inquiry/setting of calibration setting

Inquiry of calibration setting Command C0 Response Inquiry of the calibration setting. C0/A/x1/x2/"WeightValue/Unit" Weight value and unit specify the value of the weight for an external calibration requested from the user via the display (see command C2). The unit corresponds to the factory setting of unit 1, e.g. gram (g) with standard balances or carat (ct) with carat balances respectively. With internal calibration, neither weight value nor unit appears. x1 Calibration mode x1=0 Mode = Manual The calibration can only be triggered manually. A change in the ambient conditions has no influence on the initiation of the calibration procedure. x1=1 Mode = Auto, status display AutoCal or Cal not activated. The sensors built into the balance monitor the ambient conditions; however, the change is so small that a calibration is not necessary. x1=2 Mode = Auto, status display "AutoCal" or "Cal" flashes. The sensors built into the balance have determined a considerable change in the ambient conditions. The balance requests a calibration or at least a test (see "TST" command). x2 Calibration weight x2=0 Internal weight (factory setting) x2=1 External weight The current value of the external weight can be seen in the menu of the balance under "Calibration" (see Operating instructions). The calibration status and the current setting of the calibration can not be transferred at present as another operation is taking place.

C0/I

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Example Command C0 Response Inquiry of status and setting of the calibration. Current setting of mode is "Auto". The ambient conditions of the balance have changed so much that the balance requests a calibration (x1=2) with the external weight (x2=1). For a calibration initiated with the command C2, a weight of 100.000 g is needed. Setting the calibration setting Command C0/x1/x2 Set calibration setting. x1 Calibration mode x1=0 Mode = Manual A change in the ambient conditions has no influence on the initiation of the calibration procedure. x1=1 Mode = Auto, the sensors built into the balance monitor the ambient conditions. When a considerable change in the ambient conditions is determined, the status display AutoCal or Cal will be activated; this means the balance will ask for calibration. x2 Calibration weight x2=0 Use internal weight (factory setting) x2=1 Use external weight The current value of the external weight can be seen in the menu of the balance under "Calibration" (see Operating instructions. Calibration setting set. Calibration setting can not be set, e.g. parameter wrong or certified version of the balance or no internal calibration weight. Commend not executable as the balance is, e.g. being tared. C0/A/2/1/"///100.000/g"

Response

C0/A C0/L C0/I

Example Command C0/0/1 Response C0/A Set calibration setting to manual and external. Calibration setting set.

Comments Setting x1=1 and x2=0 corresponds to the menu setting "FACT" under "Calibration". For balances without internal calibration weight, only x1=0 and x2=1 is possible. 34

C1 Initiate calibration according to current setting

Command C1 First response C1/B C1/I C1/L Further responses Start calibration in the current setting. The calibration procedure has been started. Wait for second response (see Comment) A calibration can not be performed at present as another operation is taking place. No second response follows. Calibration operation not possible, e.g. with certified balance. No second response follows.

C1/"text" Weight request with external calibration. C1/A Calibration has been completed successfully. C1/I

The calibration procedure was aborted as, e.g. stability not attained or wrong weights loaded.

Example Command C1 Response C1/"//////0.00/g" C1/"///2000.00/g" C1/"//////0.00/g" C1/A C1/B Start calibration. Calibration operation started. Prompt to unload the balance. Prompt to load calibration weight 2000.00 g. Prompt to unload the balance. Calibration completed successfully.

Comment Commands sent to the balance during the calibration operation are not processed and responded to in the appropriate manner until the calibration is at an end.

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C2 Initiate calibration with external weight

Command C2 First response C2/B Initiate external calibration. Inquiry of the weight used by means of the C0 command. The calibration procedure has been started. A calibration can not be performed at present as another operation is taking place. No second response follows. Calibration operation not possible, e.g. as a calibration with an external weight is not admissible (certified balance). No second response follows.

C2/I C2/L

Further responses

C2/"text" Prompt to unload or load the balance. C2/A Calibration has been completed successfully. C2/I

The calibration procedure was aborted as, e.g. stability not attained or wrong weight loaded.

Example Command C2 Response C2/"//////0.00/g" C2/"///2000.00/g" C2/"//////0.00/g" C2/A C2/B Start calibration. Calibration operation started. Prompt to unload the balance. Prompt to load calibration weight 2000.00 g. Prompt to unload the balance. Calibration completed successfully.

Comment Commands sent to the balance during the calibration operation are not processed and responded to in the appropriate manner until the calibration is at an end.

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C3 Initiate calibration with internal weight

Command C3 First response C3/B C3/I C3/L C3/A Further responses C3/I Initiate internal calibration. The calibration procedure has been started. Wait for second response. A calibration can not be performed at present as another operation is taking place. No second response follows. Calibration operation not possible, e.g. as internal weight missing. No second response follows. Calibration has been completed successfully. The calibration was aborted as, e.g. stability not attained or the procedure was aborted with the C key.

Example Command C3 Response C3/B C3/A Initiate internal calibration. Calibration operation started. Calibration completed successfully.

Comment Commands sent to the balance during the calibration operation are not processed and responded to in the appropriate manner until the calibration is at an end.

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I11 Balance type

Command I11 Response I11/I I11/A/"text" Inquiry of model designation of the balance. "text" represents the model designation. The model designation can not be transfered at present as another operation is taking place.

Example Command I11 Response I11/A/"PB3002-S"

Inquiry of model designation of the balance. The balance is a PB3002-S.

Comment A sequence of maximum 20 characters is possible as "text".

PWR Power on/off

Command PWR/x Switch balance on or off. x = 0 Set balance to standby mode. x = 1 Switch balance on. Response PWR/A Balance has been switched off successfully Balance with the serial number according to text has been switched on succesfully (see also I4 command). Command not executable as the balance is, e.g. being tared. Command understood, parameter wrong PWR/A I4/A/"text"

PWR/I PWR/L

Comment If balance is powered by battery, a PWR/0 will switch off the balance completely (not only standby), so it is not possible to communicate with the balance until it is switched on by key again.

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SNR Send stable weight value and repeat after each deflection
Command SNR/PresetValue/Unit Send current stable weight value in Unit 1 and repeat after each deflection greater or equal to the preset value (see Comment). Response S/S/WeightValue/Unit Current stable weight value (1. value) S/S/WeightValue/Unit : Next stable weight value after preset deflection (2 value) etc. : S/ I S/ L S/ + S/ Example Command SNR/50/g Response S/S//////12.34/g S/S//////67.89/g Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached). Command understood, parameter wrong Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range.

Comment The preset value is optional. If no value is defined, the deflection limit depends on balance readability as follows: readability 0.01 mg 0.1 mg 0.001 g 0.01 g 0.1 g 1g min. deflection 0.01 g 0.1 g 1g 1g 1g 5g

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SNRU Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat after each deflection
Command SNRU/PresetValue/Unit As the SNR command, but with currently displayed unit. Response S/S/WeightValue/Unit Current stable weight value (1. value) S/S/WeightValue/Unit : Next stable weight value after preset deflection (2 value) etc. : S/I S/ L S/ + S/ Example Command SNRU/50/g Response S/S//////12.34/g S/S//////67.89/g Command not executable (balance is currently executing another command, e.g. taring, or timeout as stability was not reached). Command understood, parameter wrong Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range.

Comment The preset value is optional. If no value is defined, the deflection limit depends on balance readability as follows: readability 0.01 mg 0.1 mg 0.001 g 0.01 g 0.1 g 1g min. deflection 0.01 g 0.1 g 1g 1g 1g 5g

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ST Send stable weight value after pressing (transfer) key

Inquiry of the status Command ST Responces ST/A/0 ST/A/1 ST/I Inquiry of actual status of the ST function. Function inactive, no weight value is sent when (transfer key) is pressed. Function active, weight value is sent each time when (transfer key) is pressed. The current status can not be transfered at present as another operation is taking place.

Set ST function Command ST/1 ST/0 ST/A ST/I ST/L Example Command ST/1 Responces ST/A Activate ST function Command executed When (transfer key) is pressed: Send the current stable net weight value each time when (transfer key) is pressed (see "S" command with MT-SICS level 0). Stop sending weight value when transfer key is pressed. Command understood and successfully executed. Command understood, but not executable at present, e.g. balance is currently executing another function. Command understood, parameter wrong.

Responces

S/S////123.456/g Current net weight is 123.456g. Comment ST/0 is the factory setting (default value). ST function is not active after switching on and after the reset command.

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SU Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit

Command SU Response As the "S" command, but with currently displayed unit.

S/S/WeightValue/Unit Command executed. S/ + S/ S/ I Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range. Command not executable as balance is, e.g. being tared.

Example Command SU Response S/S//////12.34/lb

SIU Send weight value with currently displayed unit immediately

Command SIU Response As the "SI" command, but with currently displayed unit.

S/S/WeightValue/Unit Command executed, stable. S/D/WeightValue/Unit Command executed, dynamic. S/ + S/ S/ I Balance in overload range. Balance in underload range. Command not executable as balance is, e.g. being tared.

Example Command SIU Response S/D//////12.34/lb

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SIRU Send weight value with currently displayed unit immediately and repeat
Command SIRU Response As the "SIR" command, but with currently displayed unit. S/S/WeightValue/Unit Command executed. S/D/WeightValue/Unit Command executed. S/ + Balance in overload range. S/ S/ I Example Command SIU Response S/D//////12.34/lb Balance in underload range. Command not executable as balance is, e.g. being tared.

SRU Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit after deflection
Command SRU Response As the "SR" command, but with currently displayed unit. SRU/WeightValue/Unit

S/S/WeightValue/Unit Command executed. S/D/WeightValue/Unit Deflection. S/ + Balance in overload range. S/ S/ I Balance in underload range. Command not executable as balance is, e.g. being tared

Example Command SRU Response S/D//////13.88/lb S/S//////15.01/lb 43 S/S//////12.34/lb

TSTO Inquiry/setting of the test function

Inquiry of the test function setting Inquiry of the setting for the test function. Command TST0 Responses TST0/A/x/"WeightValue/Unit" x=0 The internal weight is used for the test. x=1 Weight value/Unit The external weight is used for the test.

TST0/I

Value of the external weight currently set that is requested in the test from the balance user via the display. The current setting of the test function can not be transferred at present as another operation is taking place.

Set test configuration Command TST0/x Set test configuration of the balance. x = 0 Test with internal weight. x = 1 Test with external weight. Responses TST0/A TST0/L TST0/I Example Command TST0 Response Inquiry of current setting for the test and the value of the external test weight. Test configuration set. Wrong parameter or no internal calibration weight. Command not executable as the balance is, e.g. being tared.

TST0/A/1/"" The current setting corresponds to the test with an external weight. For a test initiated with the TST2 command (see below), an external weight of 2000.00 g is needed.

Comments There is no possibility to set the test weight, therefore the weight value is empty. With an internal test, no weight value appears.

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TST1 Initiate test function in the current setting

Command TST1 First response TST1/B TST1/I TST1/L Start test function in the current setting. The test procedure has been started. Wait for next response (see Comment). The test function can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place. No second response follows. Test not possible. No second response follows.

TST1/"text" Further Prompt to unload and load the balance. responses TST1/A/"WeightValue/Unit" Test procedure completed successfully. Value with unit corresponds to the measured test weight. No unit is specified if the test has been performed with the internal weight. TST1/I The test procedure has been aborted as, e.g. stability was not attained or wrong weights were loaded.

Comment Commands sent to the balance during the test procedure are not processed and responded to in the appropriate manner until the test procedure is at an end.

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TST2 Initiate test function with external weight

Command TST2 First response TST2/B TST2/I TST2/L Further responses Start test function with external weight. Inquiry of the weight used by means of the TST command (see above). The test procedure has been started. Wait for next response (see Comment). The test function can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place. No second response follows. Test not possible. No second response follows.

TST2/"text" Prompt to unload and load the balance. TST2/A/"WeightValue/Unit" Test procedure completed successfully. Weight value with unit corresponds to the measured test weight. The test procedure has been aborted as, e.g. stability was not attained or wrong weights were loaded.

Example Command TST2/I Response TST2/B Initiate test with external weight. The test procedure could be started.

TST2/"//////0.00/g" Prompt to unload the balance. TST2/"Load" Prompt to load the test weight. TST2/"//////0.00/g" Prompt to unload the balance. TST2/A/"//////100.01/g" External test completed successfully. Comment Commands sent to the balance during the test procedure are not processed and responded to in the appropriate manner until the test procedure is at an end.

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TST3 Initiate test function with internal weight

Command TST3 First response TST3/B TST3/I TST3/L Further responses TST3/I Start test function with built-in weight. The test procedure has been started. Wait for next response (see Comment). The test function can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place. No second response follows. Test not possible. No second response follows. Test procedure completed successfully. Value corresponds to the deviation from the value of the internal weight. The test procedure has been aborted as, e.g. stability was not attained or wrong weights were loaded. Example Command TST3 Response TST3/B Initiate test with internal weight.

TST3/A/"WeightValue"

The test procedure could be started. TST3/A/"//////0.01" The difference to the specified value is 0.01.

Comment The commands received immediately after the first response are not processed and responded to in the appropriate manner until after the second response.

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M01 Inquiry/setting of weighing mode

Command M01 Response M01/A/x Inquiry of weighing mode. x: Weighing 0 = normal weighing 1 = dosing 3 = robust / checkweighing

M01/L M01/I

Parameters are missing, the command can thus not be executed. Command not executable. Setting of weighing mode. See Inquiry. Command executed. Parameters wrong (value range, ). Command not executable. M01 A Setting of weighing mode to normal.

Command M01/x Response M01/A M01/L M01/I Example M01 0

M02 Inquiry/setting of environment

Command M02 Response M02/A/x Inquiry of environment. x: environment 0 = very stable 2 = standard 4 = very unstable

M02/L Command Response M02/I M02/x M02/A M02/L Example M02/I M02 1 M02 A

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M03 Inquiry/setting of AutoZero

Command M03 Response M03/A/x M03/L M03/I Inquiry of AutoZero. x: Weighing 0 = AutoZero is switched off 1 = AutoZero is activated

Parameters are missing, the command can thus not be executed. Command not executable. Setting of AutoZero. See Inquiry. Command executed. Parameters wrong (value range, ). Command not executable. M03 A Switching on AutoZero function.

Command M03/x Response M03/A M03/L M03/I Example M03 1

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M21 Inquiry/setting of unit

Command M21 Response M21/B/Des/Unit M21/A/Des/Unit Unit: Inquiry of unit. Des: Designation of unit 0 = unit 1, to MT-SICS 1 = Display unit 0 =g 1 = kg 2 =t 3 = mg 4 = microgram 5 = carat 6 = Newton 7 = pounds 8 = ounces 9 = troy ounces 10 = grain 11 = penny weight 12 = Momme 13 = Mesghal 14 = Tael Hong Kong 15 = Tael Singapore 16 = Tael Taiwan 17 = Tical 18 = tola 19 = baht

M21/L M21/I

Parameters are missing, the command can thus not be executed. Command not executable.

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Command M21/Des/Unit Response M21/A M21/L M21/I Examples M21 0 1 M21

Setting of unit(s). See Inquiry. Command executed. Parameters wrong (value range, ). Command not executable. M21 A Setting of unit 1 to kg. M21 B 0 1 Inquiry of unit, unit 1 = kg. M21 A 1 5 Inquiry of unit, unit 2 = ct.

Comments All S commands are given in Unit 1 according to the definition of the MT-SICS. You can only select units that can be changed in the menu.

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M25 Inquiry of application selection

Command M25 Response M25/B/No/Name M25/B/ M25/A/No/Name M25/L Inquiry of application selection. No: Number of application

Name: Name of application Parameters are missing, the command can thus not be executed. Command not executable.

M25/I Examples M25

M25 B 1 Weighing M25 B 2 : : M25 A 6 Dynamicweighing manual

M26 Inquiry/setting of current application

Command M26 Response M26/A/x x: M26/L M26/I Number of application Parameters are missing, the command can thus not be executed. Command not executable. Setting application number. x: Response M26/A M26/L M26/I Example M26 3 M26 A Number according to appl. list (command M25). Inquiry of actual current application.

Command M26/x

Command executed. Parameters wrong (value range, ). Command not executable. Application 3 is activated.

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M29 Inquiry/setting of value release

Command M29 Response M29/A/x x: value release 0 = very stable 2 = standard 4 = very unstable Inquiry of value release.

M29/L M29/I

Parameters are missing, the command can thus not be executed. Command not executable. Setting of value release. See inquiry. Command executed. Parameter wrong (value range, ). Command not executable. M29 A Setting of value release to "reliable".

Command M29/x M29/A M29/L M29/I Example M29 3

Response

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3.4 Commands and responses MT-SICS level 3 for Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S
The commands of MT-SICS level 3 Basic-S standard are supported by the standard version of all Basic-S and for AL/PL/PL-S balances, see also response to the I2 command from MT-SICS level 0. Command SM0 SM1 SM2 SM3 Page 55 56 57 58

Cancel SM2 and SM3 commands Start dynamic weighing immediately and transfer a result Start dynamic weighing and transfer a result Start dynamic weighing, transfer result and repeat

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SM0 Cancel SM2 and SM3 commands

Requirement The SM0 command can be used only if the application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" has been activated in the menu. Cancel the standby for the automatic start of a dynamic weighing activated by the SM2 and SM3 commands. Standby for the automatic start has been cancelled. The command can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place. The application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" is not set, the command can thus not be executed.

Command SM0 Response SM0/A

SM0/I SM0/L

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SM1 Start dynamic weighing immediately and transfer a result

Requirement Command SM1 SM1/A SM1/I SM1/L Second response The SM1 command can be used only if the application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" has been activated in the menu. Balance immediately starts a dynamic weighing and transfers the result after elapse of the weighing time (WeighTime). The dynamic weighing has been started, wait for second response. During the weighing operation, i.e. until the second response, no further commands can be executed. The command can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place (e.g. dynamic weighing in progress). No second response follows.

First response

The application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" is not set, the command can thus not be executed. No second response follows. SM/*/WeightValue/Unit Weight value corresponds to the mean value of all measured values determined by the balance during the weighing time. The unit corresponds to the current weight unit in the display.

SM/+ SM/Example Command SM1 Response SM1/A

SM/I

The dynamic weighing has been aborted, e.g. with the "C" key. Abort, overload during the integration. Abort, underload during the integration.

Start a weighing immediately and transfer the result.

Command understood, result follows. SM/*/ / / / / /23.76/g Result of the dynamic weighing is 23.76 g.

Comments The balance does not perform stability or plausibility checks for the start. Initiation of start via the weight change can be implemented by first activating an SR or SIR command and evaluating the weighing results. With the TI and SM1 commands, the balance can be used in unstable surroundings in which stable results are no longer achieved (e.g. in fume cupboards with powerful ventilation).

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SM2 Start dynamic weighing and transfer a result

Requirement Command SM2 SM2/A SM2/I SM2/L Second response The SM2 command can be used only if the application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" has been activated in the menu. Balance starts a dynamic weighing after the minimum load is exceeded and transfers the result via the interface after elapse of the weighing time. The dynamic weighing has been started, wait for second response. During the weighing operation, i.e. until the second response, no further commands can be executed. The command can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place (e.g. dynamic weighing in progress). No second response follows. The application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" is not set, the command can thus not be executed. No second response follows.

First response

SM/*/WeightValue/Unit Weight value corresponds to the mean value of all measured values determined by the balance during the weighing time. The unit corresponds to the current weight unit in the display. SM/I SM/+ SM/ The dynamic weighing has been aborted, e.g. with the "C" key. Abort, overload during the integration. Abort, underload during the integration.

Example Command SM2 Response SM2/A Start a dynamic weighing after minimum load "MinWeight" exceeded and transfer the result. Command understood, result follows.

SM/*/ / / / / /24.30/g Result of the dynamic weighing is 24.30 g. Comments The SM2 command can be active at the same time as the other send commands (SI, SIR). The single start standby is cancelled by the SM0 and @ commands before start of the weighing.

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SM3 Start dynamic weighing, transfer result and repeat

Requirement Command SM3 The SM3 command can be used only if the application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" has been activated in the menu. Balance starts a dynamic weighing automatically after the set minimum load is exceeded and transfers the result via the interface after elapse of the weighing time. The renewed start standby is restored each time the weight drops below the weight value "MinWeight". The dynamic weighing has been started, wait for second response. During the weighing operation, i.e. until the second response, no further commands can be executed. The command can not be executed at present as another operation is taking place (e.g. dynamic weighing in progress). No second response follows.

First response

SM3/A SM3/I SM3/L

Second response

The application "Dyn A" or "Dyn M" is not set, the command can thus not be executed. No second response follows. SM/*/WeightValue/Unit Weight value corresponds to the mean value of all measured values determined by the balance during the weighing time. Unit corresponds to the current weight unit in the display. Further results follow when the start condition is again met.

SM/+ SM/

SM3/I

The dynamic weighing has been aborted, e.g. with the "C" key. Abort, overload during the integration. Abort, underload during the integration.

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Example Command SM3 Start a dynamic weighing when weight drops below the minimum load "MinWeight", transfer the result and repeat the process.

Response

SM3/A Command understood, results follows. SM/*/ / / / / /25.83/g Result of the first dynamic weighing is 25.83 g. SM/*/ / / / / /22.91/g Result of the second dynamic weighing is 22.91 g. . . SM/*/ / / / / /24.05/g etc.

Comments The SM3 command can be active at the same time as the other send commands. The recurring establishment of the start standby is cancelled by the SM0, SM1, SM2 and @ commands.

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4.

Special features

Parameter values after switching balance off/on The commands of the standard command are seved on the permanent memory of the balance. This means that all values changed via the interface are saved when the balance is switched off. Several commands in succession If several commands are sent in succession without waiting for the corresponding responses, it is possible that the balance confuses the sequence of command processing or ignores entire commands. Weight unit of weight value In response strings with a weight value, unit always signifies the unit actually set under unit 1 in the menu of the balance (exeptions see SU, SIU, SIRU and SRU commands (MT-SICS level 2)). METTLER TOLEDO DeltaRange balances If the fine range of DeltaRange balances has been exceeded at the time of transmission, the balance sends a weight value as response in which the tenth character is a space. Repeat rate and timeout The repeat rate with repeat commands and the duration of the timeout (time-limit function) depend on the balance type, see technical data of the balance in question.

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5.

An example

The following simple formula weighing application shows the data interchange between the computer with the formula weighing program and the balance. A substance (S = 55 g) comprising components K1 = 100 g and K2 = 21 g needs to be weighed into a beaker. If too much or too little of the first component is weighed in, the target weight of the second component should be adjusted so that the ratio of the two components remains the same. The user is guided by the balance display and acknowledges his actions with the tare key.

Command
off

On

Response

O/T C
F Cal/M enu

MET

TLER TOLE DO

@ Reset balance. I2/A/"PB3002-S/R/Standard/3100.00/g" K/3 K/ A D/"BEAKER" Prompt "(load) BEAKER" appears in the display. D/ A K/C/5 Response to the prompted text. Acknowledges pressing of the tare key. Disable key function and report each keystroke.

T Tare weight on the balance. T/S/ / / / /70.00/g Beaker weighs 70.00 g. D/"C1 100g" Prompt, add component 1 = 100 g. 61

Command
off

On

O/T

MET

TLER TOLE DO

Response

C
F Cal/M enu

D/ A K/ C/ 5

Response to the prompted text. Acknowledges pressing of the tare key.

Send target weight of component 1. S S/S/ / / / /105.00/g Target weight of component 1 missed by 5 g. T Tare weight on the balance. T/S/ / / / /55.00/g Contents of the tare memory, now corresponds to gross weight. D/"C2/21/g" Prompt, add component 2 = 21 g. Response to the prompted text. D/ A Acknowledges pressing of the tare key. K/ C/ 5 D/"Sub/76/g" Display "76 g substance weighed in". Response to the "Display" command. D/ A

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6.

What if...?

Tips from actual practice when the communication between the system (computer) and the balance does not function. Establishing the communication Switch the balance off with the corresponding "off" key and then on again with the "on" key. The balance must now send identification string I4, e.g. I4/A/"0123456789". If this is not the case, check the following points. Connection For bidirectional communication, at least three connecting lines are needed: Data line from the balance (TxD signal with RS232 interface). Data line to the balance (RxD signal with RS232 interface). Signal ground line (SG with RS232 interface). Make sure that all these connections are in order. Check the connector pin assignment of the connection cables. Interface parameters For the transmission to function properly, the settings of the following parameters must match at both the computer and the balance: Baud rate (send/receive rate) Number of data bits Parity bit Check the settings at both devices. Handshake For control of the transmission, in part separate connection lines are used (CTS/DTR). If these lines are missing or wrongly connected, the computer or balance can not send or receive data. Check whether the balance is prevented from transmitting by handshake lines (CTS or DTR). Set the parameter "protocol" for the balance and the peripheral device to "No Handshake" or "none". The handshake lines now have no influence on the communication.

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