Digi-Star Downloader Module User Manual

Downloader

Module

Operation & Installation Manual

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Digi-Star

Downloader

The Digi-Star Downloader is designed to work with the Digi-Star EZ 150, EZ 210, and 320 Scales; all must
have RS232 (print) option. Foreign language is not supported, use English only . The Downloader can hold as
many as 682 different print cycles from the scale; enough for a whole day’s worth of use. The Downloader’s
advanced electronics requires no batteries, and there is no bulky interface box to attach to your computer. The
Downloader can be used over and over again for about (1 1) eleven years of daily use.

Each entry shows a Load, Unload, or T otal Load operation, as well as the T ime, Date, Weight, and ID number
(when available).

For Example:
GROSS ID 60110 -54321 LB 05:01 17 OCT 96

MEMORY+ ID 54 769830 LB 17:22 1 1 OCT 96

RECIPE 57

05:01 17 OCT 96
INGRD# 34 12345LB
INGRD# 56 67890LB
TOTAL 80235LB

T o retrieve information from the Downloader Module, attach the interface cable to your PC’s printer port and
plug the Downloader Module into the cable. The program provided with the Interface Cable will transfer all
information from the Downloader Module into your PC. The Downloader program will run from DOS on any
IBM compatible PC. Y ou can run the Downloader program from a floppy disk, or create a directory in your
computer’s hard drive. In either case, make certain to copy the contents of the supplied floppy disk and keep
the original in a safe place.

Example: Make a directory on your hard drive. From the DOS C: prompt type
CD\MKDIR DOWNLOAD

CD DOWNLOAD
Then copy all of the files on the supplied floppy disk over to the new directory . The following line assumes that

you have the floppy disk in your A drive.
COPY A:*.*

C: If the supplied floppy is in your B drive then type COPY: B:*.*
C: Now type: DLOAD
and the Downloader program will start.

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Memory Converter

DLOAD LPTn

Interface Cable

Software

Downloader
Module

The program makes the assumption that you are using
LPT1 for the Downloader Cable and LPT1 for your
printer cable. We strongly recommend that you use a
second printer port if you have one in your computer or
purchase an “AB switch”, so that you can switch between
your printer and the Downloader . This will make it easier
for you to use your computer and your Downloader, so
that you won’t have to reach behind your computer and
play with the cables every time you want to use your
printer. If you use your Downloader in a printer port other
than LPT1 than start the program by typing:

where LPTn can be LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3, depending on where the Downloader is connected.
Y ou can also have the program work in Kilograms, but keep in mind that it will only print “KG”, it won’t perform a

conversion. Both the Scale and the Downloader must be set up for “Kg”.
As an example: DLOAD KG would start the Downloader program with the Downloader port in LPT1 and KG units.

DLOAD LPT3,KG would start the Downloader program with the Downloader in port 3 and KG units. DLOAD
LPT2 would start the program with port 2, etc.

The optional parameters can be in any order .
When using the Downloader with a Digi-Star scale. MAKE CERT AIN that you are using an EZ150, Model EZ

210, or 320 [all with print option] Also, MAKE CERT AIN to use the Memory Converter . The one line print mode is
part of the scale’s “Long Form Calibration” and is set by selecting {1L PRT} to ON.

The Downloader will store all information that the scale normally sends to a printer.
When using the Downloader with a Digi-Star scale you first attach the Memory Converter to the scale’s printer

connector and then attach the Downloader Module to the Memory Converter. All power to run the Downloader
and its memory Converter is taken from the scale, there are no additional cables to attach. Data will be saved
into the Downloader each time the scale normally sends information to the printer.

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