A&D GP-100KS User Manual

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15-3  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 software has two communication methods: “RsCom” and “RsKey”. For details on WinCT, 
refer to the WinCT instruction manual. 
 
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, 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 registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
 
15-4  Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following: 
1  Analyzing the weighing data and the statistics with “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. 
 
5  Using the GP series balance memory function 
  The data can be stored in the balance’s memory. Of the data stored, the weighing data and 
calibration data can be transmitted to a personal computer at one time. 
6  Using a personal computer as an external indicator 
  With the “RsKey” test mode function, a personal computer can be used as an external weight 
indicator for the balance. (To do this, set the balance data output mode to stream mode.)