Rice Lake MSI-9750A CellScale RF Portable Indicator - Manual (Page 64)

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SECTION 10 – DATA LOGGING
INTRODUCTION
The 9750A has two battery backed memory locations for storing scale data. Predefi ned function keys are available ® ®
for storing user confi gured data directly to either memory location. Data Logging uses the “Data Out String” and
“Aux String” to store user defi ned data at the press of a button. Usually the “Data Out String” is programmed
with the weight confi gured as desired. The “Aux String” will often be used to store operator data, production run
information, or other data to start or end a data run.
The Data Logger memory is uploaded directly to a computer, serial printer, or other serial device through the use
of the Data Logging control menu. This menu allows you to upload either memory location and erase (clear) the
memory.
DATA LOGGING SETUP
1) Determine the data content required for the main data storage. Using the “Data Out String”, set up the MSI
@Codes to generate the required data. Most data base programs require comma or tab delimited data. Be sure
to delimit the data as required to allow the receiving program to properly parse the incoming data. Typical
data types used are @W to generate weight data with text or @V to produce the weight numeric value only.
If more than 1 channel of data is required use the @# command preceding the weight value type. See Section
9 for details on string design.
2) To facilitate the data dump, use the Comm Port Serial settings to match the comm port settings of the receiv-
ing PC for baud rate (up to 230.4kbaud), data bits (7 or 8), parity (none, odd, even), Handshaking (various
hardware or software types), and Mode (usually set to Duplex).
3) Program the “Aux String” if needed. Typical data types used here are @T and @D for time and date, @L to
recall user entered ID Strings, or fi xed text to indicate the start or stop of a run.
4) Assign the function keys required for the operation (see Section 4). A good choice for the Data Logging
function key is [F3] since it is unlikely the Send/Print function is being used in a data logger application.
5) If user entered data is required, program a function key for the “Enter ID String 1” (or 2). Then embed the
@L1 (or @L2) command in the “Data Out” or “Aux” string as desired.
6) For single button access to the Data Logging control menu, program a function key for “Data Logging Con-
trol”. However there is a shortcut to this menu that can be used that does not require using a function key:
Press SETUP followed by NET/GROSS for direct access to the Data Logging menu.
7) Have the appropriate cable ready for data transfers. A 9 pin female to 9 pin female null modem cable should
be used for direct connection to most PC’s (MSI P/N 12703, but also available from most computer retail-
ers).