Fairbanks FB2255 Series Instrument PC2255 PC Software Utility Program - Manual (Page 71)

Appendix 1: Data Output Formats
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H. PLC
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Continuous Output, transmitting data on every other
A/D update.
– Approximately 32 transmissions per second.
The output string is 12 characters, seen as “ wwwwwwwuumm<eot> ” where,
<wwwwwww> = Weight including decimal point and negative sign.
Negative sign precedes most significant digit and may be preceded by space
characters.
<uu> = units “lb”, “kg”, “oz”, or “g “. “oz” may indicate ounces, or lb/ounces.
<mm> = mode “GR” or “NT” for stable weight, or “gr” or “nt” for motion.
<eot> = end of text.
Example 1: Gross – lbs. – Weight Stable
<WWWWWWW> <l><b> <G> <R> <EOT>
Example 2: Gross – lbs. – Weight in Motion
<WWWWWWW> <l> <b> <g> <r><EOT>
Example 3: Net – kgs. – Weight Stable
<WWWWWWW> <k> <g> <N> <T> <EOT>
Example 4: Net – kgs. – Weight in Motion
<WWWWWWW> <k> <g> <n> <t> <EOT>
NOTE: Once PLC option is selected and protocol has been programmed, the
installing technician’s setup is complete.
Specialized tools available from
www.anybus.com .
Interface of the HMS COMMUNICATIONS device, power supply to same
device, and programming of the PLC is strictly the responsibility of the customer.
Baud Rate 19,200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bit 1
Mode Continuous