3 using windows communication tools (winct) – Rice Lake GF Series, A&D Weighing User Manual

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17-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT)

When Windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the provided WinCT

software can be used to transmit the weighing data to the personal computer.
The WinCT has two communication methods: “RsCom” and “RsKey”. For details on WinCT, refer
to the WinCT instruction manual.
The current version of the WinCT can be downloaded from the A&D website.

RsCom

Can transmit commands to control the balance.

Can make bi-directional communication between the balance and a personal computer using

the RS-232C interface.

Can display or store the data using a text file format. Can also print the data using a printer
connected to the personal computer.

When several ports of a personal computer have balances connected, the personal computer

can communicate with each balance simultaneously.

Can share a personal computer with other application software.

Can receive the balance GLP report.

RsKey

Can transmit the weighing data output from the balance directly to other application software

such as Microsoft Excel.

Can be used with most application software.

Can receive the balance GLP report.

Note
Windows and Excel are the registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following:

1 Analyzing the weighing data and the statistics input by “RsKey”
The weighing data can be input directly into an Excel worksheet. Then, Excel can analyze the

data to obtain total, average, standard deviation, maximum and minimum value, and display
them in a graph.

2 Controlling the balance using commands from a personal computer
By using “RsCom”, the personal computer sends commands such as “re-zero” or “send

weighing data” to the balance and controls the balance.

3 Printing the balance GLP report using your printer
The balance GLP report can be printed using a printer connected to the personal computer.

4 Receiving weighing data at a certain interval
The weighing data can be received at a certain interval and data characteristic with elapsed

time can be obtained.

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