Mettler Toledo MT-SICS Reference Manual
MT-SICS Interface Command
Reference Manual
for Weigh Modules
Table of Contents
1 Configuration tool 5
2 Introduction 6
2.1 Command formats....................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Tips for programmers................................................................................................... 13
3 Commands and Responses 15
2.1.1 Language conventions................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Response formats ......................................................................................... 8
2.1.2.1 Format of responses with weight value ...................................................... 8
2.1.2.2 Format of responses without weight value .................................................. 9
2.1.3 Error messages............................................................................................. 10
2.1.3.1 Command-specific error messages ........................................................... 10
2.1.3.2 General error messages ........................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Specific error messages on weight response .................................................... 12
@ – Cancel ................................................................................................................. 15
A01 – Percent weighing: Reference in % ........................................................................ 16
A02 – Sample identification for samples in weighing application....................................... 17
A03 – Sample name for samples in weighing application................................................. 18
A10 – Nominal, +Tolerance, -Tolerance ......................................................................... 19
A30 – Internal loads..................................................................................................... 20
C – Cancel all commands............................................................................................. 21
C0 – Adjustment setting................................................................................................ 22
C1 – Start adjustment according to current settings.......................................................... 24
C2 – Start adjustment with external weight...................................................................... 26
C3 – Start adjustment with internal weight ...................................................................... 28
C4 – Standard / initial adjustment.................................................................................. 29
C5 – Enabling/disabling step control.............................................................................. 31
C6 – Customer linearization and sensitivity adjustment .................................................... 32
C7 – Customer standard calibration............................................................................... 35
C8 – Sensitivity adjustment........................................................................................... 38
C9 – Scale placement sensitivity adjustment ................................................................... 41
COM – Parameters of the serial interfaces ....................................................................... 44
D – Write text to display................................................................................................ 46
DAT – Date.................................................................................................................. 47
DIN – Configuration for digital inputs.............................................................................. 48
DIS – Digital input status .............................................................................................. 49
DOS – Digital output status ........................................................................................... 50
DOT – Configuration for digital outputs ........................................................................... 51
DOTC – Configurable digital outputs – Weight monitor ..................................................... 52
DW – Show weight ...................................................................................................... 54
E01 – Current system error state.................................................................................... 55
E02 – Weighing device errors and warnings ................................................................... 56
E03 – Current system errors and warnings ..................................................................... 58
F01 – Automatic prefilling configuration.......................................................................... 59
F02 – Material filling duration configuration .................................................................... 60
F03 – Automatic refilling configuration ........................................................................... 61
F04 – Target weight configuration.................................................................................. 62
F05 – Optimization function configuration....................................................................... 63
F06 – Weight monitor function configuration................................................................... 65
F07 – Time monitor function configuration...................................................................... 67
F08 – Filling statistics .................................................................................................. 69
F09 – Filling application status...................................................................................... 70
F10 – Control filling ..................................................................................................... 72
F11 – Report filling state............................................................................................... 74
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F12 – Filling stability criteria configuration ...................................................................... 75
F13 – Filling phase configuration................................................................................... 77
F14 – Automatic tare configuration ................................................................................ 79
F15 – Digital output function configuration...................................................................... 80
F16 – Emptying function configuration ........................................................................... 82
FCUT – Filter characteristics (cut-off frequency) ............................................................... 83
FSET – Reset all settings to factory defaults ..................................................................... 84
I0 – Currently available MT-SICS commands................................................................... 85
I1 – MT-SICS level and level versions ............................................................................. 86
I2 – Device data (Type and capacity)............................................................................. 87
I3 – Software version number and type definition number ................................................. 88
I4 – Serial number ....................................................................................................... 89
I5 – Software material number....................................................................................... 90
I10 – Device identification............................................................................................. 91
I11 – Model designation............................................................................................... 92
I14 – Device information .............................................................................................. 93
I15 – Uptime............................................................................................................... 95
I16 – Date of next service ............................................................................................. 96
I21 – Revision of assortment type tolerances .................................................................. 97
I26 – Operating mode after restart.................................................................................. 98
I27 – Change history from parameter settings ................................................................. 99
I29 – Filter configuration............................................................................................... 100
I32 – Voltage monitoring .............................................................................................. 101
I43 – Selectable units for host unit ................................................................................. 102
I44 – Selectable units for display unit............................................................................. 103
I45 – Selectable environment filter settings...................................................................... 104
I46 – Selectable weighing modes .................................................................................. 106
I48 – Initial zero range ................................................................................................. 107
I50 – Remaining weighing ranges ................................................................................. 108
I51 – Power-on time .................................................................................................... 109
I52 – Auto zero activation settings ................................................................................. 110
I53 – Ipv4 runtime network configuration information....................................................... 111
I54 – Adjustment loads ................................................................................................ 113
I55 – Menu version...................................................................................................... 114
I56 – Scaled weight ramp value .................................................................................... 115
I59 – Get initial zero information.................................................................................... 117
I62 – Timeout.............................................................................................................. 119
I65 – Total operating time............................................................................................. 120
I66 – Total load weighed.............................................................................................. 121
I67 – Total number of weighings ................................................................................... 122
I69 – Service provider address ASCII .............................................................................. 123
I71 – One time adjustment status .................................................................................. 124
I73 – Sign Off.............................................................................................................. 125
I74 – GEO code at point of calibration - HighRes............................................................. 126
I75 – GEO code at point of use - HighRes....................................................................... 127
I76 – Total number of voltage exceeds ........................................................................... 128
I77 – Total number of load cycles.................................................................................. 129
I78 – Zero deviation..................................................................................................... 131
I79 – Total number of zero deviation exceeds ................................................................. 132
I80 – Total number of temperature exceeds..................................................................... 133
I81 – Temperature gradient........................................................................................... 135
I82 – Total number of temperature gradient exceeds ........................................................ 136
I83 – Software identification.......................................................................................... 138
K – Keys control .......................................................................................................... 140
LST – Current user settings............................................................................................ 143
M01 – Weighing mode................................................................................................. 144
M02 – Environment condition ....................................................................................... 145
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M03 – Auto zero function.............................................................................................. 146
M17 – ProFACT: Single time criteria ............................................................................... 147
M18 – ProFACT/FACT: Temperature criterion.................................................................... 149
M19 – Adjustment weight ............................................................................................. 150
M20 – Test weight ....................................................................................................... 151
M21 – Unit ................................................................................................................. 152
M22 – Custom unit definitions....................................................................................... 155
M23 – Readability, 1d/xd ............................................................................................. 156
M27 – Adjustment history............................................................................................. 157
M28 – Temperature value............................................................................................. 158
M29 – Weighing value release...................................................................................... 159
M31 – Operating mode after restart................................................................................ 160
M32 – ProFACT: Time criteria........................................................................................ 161
M33 – ProFACT: Day of the week................................................................................... 162
M34 – MinWeigh: Method ............................................................................................ 163
M35 – Zeroing mode at startup ..................................................................................... 164
M38 – Selective parameter reset .................................................................................... 165
M39 – SmartTrac: Graphic............................................................................................ 166
M43 – Custom unit...................................................................................................... 167
M44 – Command executed after startup response ........................................................... 168
M45 – Electrical termination of RS422/ RS485 data lines................................................. 169
M47 – Frequently changed test weight settings................................................................ 170
M48 – Infrequently changed test weight settings.............................................................. 172
M49 – Permanent tare mode......................................................................................... 174
M66 – GWP: Certified test weight settings....................................................................... 175
M67 – Timeout............................................................................................................ 177
M68 – Behavior of serial interfaces ................................................................................ 178
M69 – Ipv4 network configuration mode ........................................................................ 179
M70 – Ipv4 host address and netmask for static configuration.......................................... 181
M71 – Ipv4 default gateway address ............................................................................. 183
M72 – Ipv4 DNS server address.................................................................................... 185
M89 – Interface command set....................................................................................... 187
M103 – RS422/485 driver mode .................................................................................. 188
M109 – IPv4 device managed network configuration setting............................................. 189
M110 – Change display resolution ................................................................................ 190
MOD – Various user modes .......................................................................................... 192
MONH – Monitor on interface ........................................................................................ 194
NID – Node Identification (for network protocols)............................................................. 195
NID2 – Device node ID................................................................................................. 196
PROT – Protocol mode ................................................................................................. 197
PW – Piece counting: Piece weight ................................................................................ 198
PWR – Switch on / Switch off ........................................................................................ 199
R01 – Restart device.................................................................................................... 200
RDB – Readability........................................................................................................ 201
S – Stable weight value ................................................................................................ 202
SC – Send stable weight value or dynamic value after timeout........................................... 203
SI – Weight value immediately ...................................................................................... 204
SIC1 – Weight value with CRC16 immediately................................................................. 205
SIC2 – HighRes weight value with CRC16 immediately .................................................... 206
SIR – Weight value immediately and repeat .................................................................... 207
SIRU – Weight value in display unit immediately and repeat ............................................. 208
SIS – Send netweight value with actual unit and weighing status ....................................... 209
SIU – Weight value in display unit immediately ............................................................... 212
SIUM – Weight value in display unit and MinWeigh information immediately ...................... 213
SNR – Send stable weight value and repeat on stable weight change................................. 214
SNRU – Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat on stable weight
change....................................................................................................................... 216
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SR – Send stable weight value and repeat on any weight change ...................................... 218
SRU – Send stable weight value with currently displayed unit and repeat on any weight
change....................................................................................................................... 220
ST – Stable weight value on pressing (Transfer) key ........................................................ 222
SU – Stable weight value in display unit ......................................................................... 223
SUM – Stable weight value in display unit and MinWeigh information ................................ 224
T – Tare...................................................................................................................... 225
TA – Tare weight value ................................................................................................. 226
TAC – Clear tare weight value........................................................................................ 227
TC – Tare or tare immediately after timeout ..................................................................... 228
TI – Tare immediately................................................................................................... 230
TIM – Time.................................................................................................................. 231
TST0 – Query/set test function settings............................................................................ 232
TST1 – Test according to current settings ........................................................................ 233
TST2 – Test with external weight .................................................................................... 235
TST3 – Test with internal weight..................................................................................... 236
TST5 – Module test with built-in weights (scale placement sensitivity test).......................... 237
UPD – Update rate of SIR and SIRU output on the host interface......................................... 239
USTB – User stability criteria.......................................................................................... 240
WMCF – Configuration of the weight monitoring functions................................................. 242
Z – Zero...................................................................................................................... 244
ZC – Zero or zero immediately after timeout..................................................................... 245
ZI – Zero immediately................................................................................................... 246
4 What if...? 247
5 Appendix 248
5.1 Framed protocol .......................................................................................................... 248
Index 251
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1 Configuration tool
METTLER TOLEDO recommends APW-Link™ as a configuration tool
APW-Link™ is a Windows based software.
Features
• Configuration Tree for easy commissioning and parameterization
• Multiple, selectable languages
• Terminal with free configurable buttons
• Automatic baud rate search
• Connection over RS232, USB to RS232 converter and Ethernet TCP/IP possible
• Weight Display with Zeroing and Taring button
• Graph Display with zoom function and x-y Data
• Backup / Restore feature
• Supports all APW weigh modules
• Supported operating systems: Windows XP - Professional - SP3; Windows 7 - Professional / Enterprise /
Ultimate; Windows 8 / 8.1 – Professional / Enterprise; Windows Server 2003/ 2010
Download
http://www.mt.com/apw-link APW-Link™ is free of charge but requires a registration before download.
Configuration tool 5MT-SICS Interface Command
2 Introduction
Real weighing applications have very wide-ranging requirements which can at some cases necessitate
weighing up to several hundred tons and at some applications the demanded readability could be very fine,
sometimes as low as one micro-gram. METTLER TOLEDO offers an extensive range of weighing devices in
order to fulfill these versatile requirements. These weighing devices provide a simple interface for a quick
integration with control systems. This integration is further facilitated by standardized commands which enable
certain functions and operations. Throughout this document, the term "weigh module" is used to cover also the
term "(weighing) bridge" which is operated without any terminal. The term "balance" denotes a weighing device
in combination with a terminal.
Version number of the MT-SICS
Each level of the MT-SICS has its own version number which can be requested with the command "I1" from
level 0. You can use the command "I1" via the interface to request the MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions
implemented on your weigh module.
Data interface at weigh module
Settings of the interface such as baud rate, number of data bits, parity, handshake protocols and connector pin
assignment are described in the Reference Manual of the optional interface and the peripheral instrument or
cable in question.
Data exchange with the weigh module
Each command received by the balance via the data interface is acknowledged by a response of the weigh
module or balance to the initial device.
Commands and balance responses are data strings with a fixed format, and will be described in detail in the
commands.
The existing commands that are available can be called up using the [I0}Page85] command.
Note
Some of the commands work only via the built-in RS232 interface.
2.1 Command formats
Commands sent to the weigh module/balance comprise one or more characters of the ASCII character set.
Here, the following must be noted:
Enter commands only in uppercase. Nevertheless, units have to be capitalized properly.
V The possible parameters of the command must be separated from one another and from the
command name by a space (ASCII 32 dec.).
"text" The possible input for "text" is a sequence of characters (8-bit ASCII character set from 32 dec.
to 255 dec.).
..CR LF Each command must be closed by C
The characters CRLF, which can be inputted using the Enter or Return key of most entry keypads,
are not listed in this description every time, but it is essential they be included for communication with the weigh module/balance.
2.1.1 Language conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used for command and response syntax:
< > Triangle brackets indicate that you must specify a value for the enclosed parameter. The
brackets are not sent with the command string.
[ ] Square brackets indicate that the enclosed expression is optional and can be omitted. The
brackets are not sent with the command string.
a..b Intervals or ranges are represented using the "dot-dot" notation indicating the set of numbers
from a to b including a and b.
Ü Commands sent to the weigh module/balance.
(ASCII 13 dec., 10 dec.).
RLF
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Û Response of the weigh module/balance.
Example
Command to balance which writes Hello into the balance display:
DV"Hello"
Ü
Û
DVA
The quotation marks " " must be inserted in the entry
Command executed successfully
The command terminator CRLF is not shown.
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2.1.2 Response formats
All responses sent by the weigh module/balance to the transmitter to acknowledge the received command have
one of the following formats:
• Response with weight value
• Response without weight value
• Error message
2.1.2.1 Format of responses with weight value
Syntax
A general description of the response with weight value is the following.
<ID>
1-2
characters
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID>
V
<Status>
<WeightValue>
<Unit>
C
R
L
F
V
<Status>
1
character
V
String Response identification, refers to the invoking
Blank Space (ASCII 32 dec.)
Character
Float Weighing result; shown as a number with 10
String Weight unit as actually set under host unit
Byte Carriage return (ASCII13dec.)
Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)
<WeightValue>
10
characters
S
M
D
N
<Unit> CRL
V
F
1-5 characters
command
Stable weight value
Stable weight value, but below minimal weight
([SIUM}Page213] and [SUM}Page224] only)
Unstable ("D" for Dynamic) weight value
Unstable weight value, below minimal weight
([SIUM}Page213] and [SUM}Page224] only)
characters (after a blank/space!), including
decimal point, and minus sign (–) directly in front
of the first digit if the value is negative. The weight
value appears right aligned. Preceding zeros are
not shown except for the zero to the left of the
decimal point.
With METTLER TOLEDO DeltaRange balances,
outside the fine range the last decimal place is
shown as a space.
Examples
Response with stable weight value of 14.256 g:
S
Ü
SVSVVVVV14.256Vg
Û
Request a stable weight value.
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2.1.2.2 Format of responses without weight value
Syntax
A general description of the response without weight value is the following:
<ID>
1-5
characters
V
<Status>
1
character
Parameters… CRL
V
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID>
V
<Status>
Parameters…
C
R
L
F
String Response identification, refers to the invoking
Blank Space (ASCII 32 dec.)
Character
A
B
Byte Carriage return (ASCII13dec.)
Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)
Examples
Set the update rate to 20 weight values per second:
UPDV20
Ü
UPDVA
Û
F
command
Command executed successfully
Command not yet terminated, additional responses
following
Command-dependent response code
Command executed successfully.
Query the actual update rate:
UPD
Ü
UPDVAV18.3
Û
Update rate is set to 18.3 values per second.
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2.1.3 Error messages
2.1.3.1 Command-specific error messages
Syntax
A general description of the response without weight value is the following:
<ID>
1-5
characters
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID>
V
<Status>
C
R
L
F
<Status> CRL
V
1
character
String Response identification, refers to the invoking
Blank Space (ASCII 32 dec.)
Character
Byte Carriage return (ASCII13dec.)
Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)
F
command
+
Weigh module or balance is in overload range
(weighing range exceeded)
-
Weigh module or balance is in underload range
(e.g. weighing pan is not in place)
L
I
Logical error (e.g. parameter not allowed)
Internal error (e.g. balance not ready yet)
Examples
Trial to set the update rate to 20 weight values per second:
UPDV290
Ü
UPDVL
Û
Response while weigh module or balance is in overload range:
SI
Ü
SV+
Û
2.1.3.2 General error messages
Syntax
There are three different error messages:
<ID> CRL
F
2 characters
Update rate accidentally set to 290.
Command not executed successfully; parameters is
outside valid range.
Request a weight value immediately.
Overload; no weight value available.
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Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ID>
String
ES
Syntax error:
The weigh module/balance has not recognized the
received command or the command is not allowed
ET
Transmission error:
The weigh module/balance has received a "faulty"
command, e.g. owing to a parity error or interface
break
EL
Logical error:
The weigh module/balance can not execute the
received command
C
R
L
F
Byte Carriage return (ASCII13dec.)
Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)
Example
Trial to set the update rate to 20 weight values per second:
UPDV290
Ü
Û
UPDVL
Update accidentally set to 290.
Command not executed succesfully, parameters are
outside valid range.
Response while weigh module is in overload:
SI
Ü
Û
SV+
Send current weight value.
Overload; no weigh value available
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2.1.4 Specific error messages on weight response
Description
If any error is detected in the system, it is no longer possible to get a weight value. In this case the weight value
is overwritten with an error number and trigger code.
We recommend contacting your METTLER TOLEDO representative if any error occurs.
Syntax
The error message has the same format as the weight value (10 characters) and starts always with SVSV.
SVS V V..V
Error
1-2 spaces 1-2 characters 1 character
Total 10 characters (same as weight value) - Filled with spaces on the beginning
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<ErrorNumber>
<ErrorTrigger>
C
R
L
F
Integer 1 Boot error
String b Error from electronics (weigh module)
Byte Carriage return (ASCII13dec.)
Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)
<ErrorNumber> <ErrorTrigger> CRL
V
2 Brand error
3 Checksum error
9 Option fail
10 EEPROM error
11 Device mismatch
12 Hot plug out
14 Weight module / electronic mismatch
15 Adjustment needed
t Error from terminal
F
Examples
SI
Ü
SVSVVErrorV10b
Û
SIR
Ü
SVSVVVErrorV1t
Û
Send current weight value.
EERPOM error on the electronic unit occurred! Check if
every thing is connected correctly. If any error occurs
after power restart, contact your METTLER TOLEDO
representative.
Send current weight value at intervals.
Boot error on the terminal occurred! If any error occurs
after power restart, contact your METTLER TOLEDO
representative.
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2.2 Tips for programmers
Overview of command of specific models
This reference manual covers the MT-SICS commands for weigh modules/balances. As the weigh modules/
balances can differ based on model and software version, not all the MT-SICS level 2 and 3 commands are
usable on every model. We therefore recommend using the [I0}Page85] command to get an overview of
all commands that are supported by a particular balance.
Planning the use of MT-SICS commands
Investigations of various applications have shown that the vast majority of all system solutions can be handled
with the commands of MT-SICS level 0 and 1. This means for you: if you restrict yourself to the commands of
MT-SICS level 0 and 1, you can expand your system with additional weigh modules, balances from METTLER
TOLEDO without having to change your application programs.
Setup with / without terminal
Use the same setup during configuration and later use: If you intend to use the weigh module without the
terminal, the configuration has to be done without terminal as well. Due to the system’s architecture, the
storage behavioral of configurations is different whether the terminal is attached to the bridge or not: With a
terminal attached, configuration is stored in the terminal’s memory; without a terminal attached, the bridge’s
memory is used. Removing a terminal after configuration means to remove the configuration and activation the
bridge’s (default) configuration. Adding a terminal after configuration means overriding the configuration with
the one stored within the terminal.
Command and response
You can improve the dependability of your application software by having your program evaluate the response
of the weigh module/balance to a command. The response is the acknowledgement that the weigh module/
balance has received the command.
Cancel
To be able to start from a determined state, when establishing the communication between weigh module/
balance and system, you should send a cancel command see [@}Page15] to the weigh module/balance.
When the balance or system is switched on or off, faulty characters can be received or sent.
Parameter values after switching the weigh module/balance on/off
The commands of the standard command are saved on the permanent memory of the weigh module/balance.
This means that all values changed via the interface are saved when the weigh module/balance is switched off.
Several commands in succession
If several commands are sent in succession without waiting for the corresponding responses, it is possible that
the weigh module/balance confuses the sequence of command processing or ignores entire commands.
METTLER TOLEDO DeltaRange balances and weigh modules
If the fine range of DeltaRange balances has been exceeded at the time of transmission, the weigh module/
balance sends a weight value as balance response in which the tenth character is a space.
Update rate and timeout
The update rate for repeated commands and the duration of the timeout (time-limit function) depend on the
weigh module/balance type; see technical data of the weigh module/balance in question.
Carriage Return, Line Feed
Depending on the platform, CRLF is not just a "new line" (Java: "newLine()" or C/C++ "\n"):
Platform ‘New Line’
DOS/Windows CRL
Macintosh C
Unix L
F
R
F
Nevertheless, all commands have to be closed by a CRLF (dec: 13, 10; hex: 0D, 0A) which corresponds to
"ENTER" in most human machine interfaces.
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Quotation marks " "
Quotation marks included in the command must always be entered. If a quotation mark is located within the
string, it may be attained by a backslash (\):
DV"place 4\"filter!"
Ü
DVA
Û
Balance display: place 4" filter!
Weight unit of weight value – host unit
It is always essential to consider the weight unit that is to be used to display weighing results. Depending on
where the results are output, the weigh modules/balances offer the possibility of selecting a particular unit
see [M21}Page152]. This enables the displayed unit and info unit to be shown on the terminal. Host unit
is used to output the weighing results via an interface (host) on the basis of MT-SICS commands. The weight
values and the displayed unit can only be output by means of the SU commands.
Digit [d]
A digit refers to the smallest numerical increment a weigh module, balance can display – this is also referred to
as the weigh modules/balance’s readability. E.g. a WX205 has five decimal places; its digit is 0.01 mg. The
digit is sometimes used as a generic unit.
Binary coded multiple selections
Some parameters that allow multiple selections are binary coded: Each possible selection is represented by one
bit, the corresponding parameter equals to the decimal interpretation.
Selection8Selection7Selection6Selection5Selection4Selection3Selection2Selection1Parameter
0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0..255
27 = 128 26 = 64 25 = 32 24 = 16 23 = 8 22 = 4 21 = 2 20 = 1
Responses may easily be interpreted by converting the decimal number to binary again.
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3 Commands and Responses
@ – Cancel
Description
@ can be used to achieve the same effect as disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply, which empties
the volatile memories. The purpose of this command is to initiate a command sequence.
Syntax
Command
@
Response
I4VAV"<SNR>"
Comments
• All commands awaiting responses are cancelled.
• Key control is set to the default setting KV1.
• The tare memory is not reset to zero.
• If the balance is on standby, it is switched on.
• The cancel command is always executed.
• The emitted serial number corresponds to the serial number of the terminal (if one is present), see
[I4}Page89].
Resets the weigh module/balance to the condition
found after switching on, but without a zero setting
being performed.
Serial number is emitted; the weigh module/balance is
ready for operation.
Example
@
Ü
I4VAV"B021002593"
Û
See also
2 I4 – Serial number}Page89
Cancel
Weigh module or balance is "reset", its serial number
is B021002593.
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A01 – Percent weighing: Reference in %
Description
Use this command to set or query the reference value for percent weighing.
For querying to take place, a reference value must have been saved beforehand (A01 or function key or ).
Syntax
Commands
A01
A01V<Reference>
Responses
A01VAV<Reference>
A01VB
A01VA
A01VI
A01VL
A01VE
Query of the reference for the percent weighing application.
Set the reference for the percent weighing application.
Reference for the percent weighing application is set.
Start to set the reference (waiting for stable weight)
Command understood and executed successfully.
Command understood but currently not executable.
Command understood but not executable (e.g. percent
weighing application is not active or parameter is
incorrect) or no reference value present.
Setting reference aborted (not stable, over- or
underload, abort key,…).
Parameter
Name Type Values Meaning
<Reference>
Float
(0) …100
Reference for the percent weighing application in %;
must be greater than zero.
Comments
• This command can only be used when the application "Percent weighing" is started. For details on
available applications and how the activate them, see M25 and M26.
• Use the SU commands for percent weighing. Otherwise, the results will be displayed in the set unit unless
the host unit is changed to % using [M21}Page152].
Example
A01V100.00
Ü
Û
Û
A01VB
A01VA
Set the reference for percent weighing to 100.00%.
Reference is set, waiting for stable weight.
The reference for percent weighing is set to 100.00%.
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A02 – Sample identification for samples in weighing application
Description
Use A02 to set or query an identification of a sample in weighing application.
Note
Syntax
Commands
A02
A02V<Index>
A02V<Index>V<"Identification">
Responses
A02VBV<Index>V<"Identification">
A02VB…
A02VAV<Index>V<"Identification">
A02VA
A02VI
A02VL
Query the identifications of a sample of the weighing
application.
Query the sample number of the weighing application.
Set the sample number and identification of the
weighing application.
Query the identifications of a sample of the weighing
application.
Command understood and executed successfully.
Command understood but currently not executable.
Command understood but not executable (e.g.
weighing application is not active or parameter is
incorrect).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Index>
<"Identification">
Integer
String
1…n
Max 60
chars
Sample number (n is product dependent)
Identification of the sample
Comment
• This command only applies to the "Weighing" application. For details on available applications and how
the activate them, see M25 and M26.
Examples
A02
Ü
Query the identifications of a sample of the weighing
application.
A02VBV1V"12345"
Û
A02VBV2V"67890"
Û
A02VAV3V""
Û
A02V1V"98765"
Ü
A02VA
Û
The identification of sample 1 is "12345".
The identification of sample 2 is "67890".
No identification for sample 3 (empty string).
Set the identification 1 to "98765".
The identification 1 is set to "98765".
Commands and Responses 17MT-SICS Interface Command
A03 – Sample name for samples in weighing application
Description
Use A03 to assign an individual name to sample IDs, or query the current name.
Syntax
Commands
A03
A03V<No>
A03V<No>V<"ID">
Responses
A03VBV<No>V<"ID">
A03VBV<No>V<"ID">
A03VAV<No>V<"ID">
A03VA
A03VI
A03VL
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<No>
<"ID">
Integer
String
1…n
Max 24
chars
Query the IDs name of the weighing application.
Query of specific ID.
Set the ID name of the weighing application.
All existing ID names of the weighing application.
Command understood and executed successfully.
Command understood but currently not executable.
Command understood but not executable (e.g.
weighing application is not active or parameter is
incorrect).
Number of weighing ID name
String of weighing ID name
Comment
• This command applies to the "Weighing" application. For details on available applications and how the
activate them, see M25 and M26.
Examples
A03
Ü
A03VBV1V"Batch"
Û
A03VBV2V"Lot"
Û
A03VAV3V""
Û
A03V2
Ü
Query the IDs name of the weighing application.
Name of ID1 is "Batch".
Name of ID2 is "Lot".
Name of ID3 name is empty.
Query the second ID name of the weighing application.
A03VAV2V"Lot"
Û
A03V1V"Batch"
Ü
A03VA
Û
Name of second ID is "Lot".
Set the ID1 name to "Batch".
Name of ID1 is set.
Commands and Responses18 MT-SICS Interface Command
A10 – Nominal, +Tolerance, -Tolerance
Description
Use A10 to enter the nominal values, inc. +/- tolerances, or query the current values. As soon as you have
specified the values, the SmartTrac changes and displays the graphic weighing-in aid.
Syntax
Commands
A10
A10V<No>V<Value>V<Unit>
Responses
A10VBV0V<Value>V<Unit>
A10VBV1V<Value>V<Unit>
A10VAV2V<Value>V<Unit>
A10VA
A10VI
A10VL
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<No>
<Value>
<Unit>
Integer
Float Nominal value
String
0
1
2
Max 5
chars
Query of the nominal value, + tolerance, - tolerance.
Set the nominal value, + tolerance, - tolerance.
Query of the nominal value, + tolerance, - tolerance.
Command understood and executed successfully.
Command understood but currently not executable.
Command understood but not executable.
Nominal value
+ tolerance
- tolerance
Weight unit, % with +/- tolerances possible
Comments
• The values will be output differently depending on the application. For details on available applications and
how the activate them, see M25 and M26.
• Specified nominal and tolerance values must be reset manually:
A10V0V0Vg
A10V1V2.5V%
A10V2V2.5V%
• As soon as you have specified the values, the SmartTrac switches to the graphic weighing-in aid.
• Weight and percentage values are rounded, as is the case with values entered manually.
Examples
A10
Ü
A10VBV0V100.12Vg
Û
A10VBV1V5.25Vg
Û
A10VAV2V7.6V%
Û
A10V0V100.12Vg
Ü
A10VA
Û
Query of the nominal value, + tolerance, - tolerance.
Current setting is nominal value 100.12 g, + tolerance
is 5.25 g and - tolerance is 7.6%.
Set the nominal value to 100.12 g.
The nominal value is set 100.12g.
Commands and Responses 19MT-SICS Interface Command
A30 – Internal loads
Description
Use A30 to request status of internal loads. This command is used to inquire how many internal weights are
available in the balance and its status.
Syntax
Commands
A30
A30V<Qty>
Responses
A30VAVQtyVStat
A30VI
A30VL
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Qty>
<Stat>
Integer Number of internal loads
0
1
2
3
Integer Status of internal weights
0
1
2
3
8
9
Query of quantity and status of the internal loads.
Place internal load.
Quantity and status of the internal loads.
Command understood but currently not executable.
Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).
No load placed
Total load placed
First partial load placed
Second partial load placed
No load placed
Total load placed
First partial load placed
Second partial load placed
Error
Not determined (not in defined end position)
Comment
• The number of internal loads depends on the balance model.
Examples
A30
Ü
Û
A30VAV1V0
Query of quantity and status of the internal loads.
There is only one internal load which is currently not
placed.
Control of internal loads
A30V1
Ü
Û
A30VA
Place total internal load.
The load is placed.
Commands and Responses20 MT-SICS Interface Command
C – Cancel all commands
Description
Cancel all running commands.
Syntax
Command
C
Responses
CVB
CVA
Comments
• This command has a similar functionality as the command [@}Page15] but responds with a well
defined answer and does not fully reset the device.
• This command is executed always immediately.
• This command cancels all active and pending interface commands correctly and in a safe way on the
interface where cancel was requested. This command does not cancel any commands or procedures that
are not triggered by a SICS command.
• The command C responses with CVA after all active and pending interface commands have been
terminated.
• This command is typically used for repeating commands such as [SIR}Page207] and for adjustment
commands triggering a procedure.
• New procedures/command requests can be initiated right after a CVA.
Cancel running commands.
The cancel running command has been started.
Command understood and executed successfully.
Example
C
Ü
Û
Û
CVB
CVA
Cancel running commands.
Cancel running started.
Command understood and executed successfully.
Command-specific error responses
Response
CVEV<Error>
Current error code.
Parameter of command-specific error
Name Type Values Meaning
<Error>
Integer
0
Error while canceling
Commands and Responses 21MT-SICS Interface Command
C0 – Adjustment setting
Description
This command queries and sets the type of adjustment. Additional commands are required to actually trigger
and to define the weight for external adjustment.
Syntax
Commands
C0
C0V<Mode>V<WeightType>
Responses
C0VAV<Mode>V<WeightType>V<"WeightValueV
Unit">
C0VI
C0VA
C0VL
Query of the current adjustment setting.
Set the adjustment setting.
Weight value and unit specify the value of the weight
for an external adjustment requested from the user via
the display, see [C1}Page24]. The unit corresponds to the factory setting of host unit, e.g. gram
(g) with standard balances or carat (ct) with carat
balances respectively. With internal adjustment,
neither weight value nor unit appears.
Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).
Adjustment setting set successfully.
Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter; certified version of the balance).
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<Mode>
Integer
0
Mode = Manual
The adjustment can only be triggered manually
A change in the ambient conditions has no influence
on the initiation of the calibration procedure
1
Mode = Auto, status display "AutoCal" or "Cal" not
activated
When a considerable change in the ambient
conditions is determined, the status display "AutoCal"
or "Cal" will be activated; this means the balance will
ask for adjustment
2
Mode = Auto, status display "AutoCal" or "Cal" flashes
The sensors built into the balance have determined a
considerable change in the ambient conditions. The
balance requests an adjustment or at least a test, see
[TST }Page232] x commands
<WeightType>
<2WeightValue">
Integer
String Weight values specify the value of the weight for an
0
1
Internal weight (factory setting)
External weight
external calibration requested from the user via the
display or interface, see [C1}Page24]
<"Unit">
String The unit corresponds to the factory setting of host unit,
e.g. gram (g)
Commands and Responses22 MT-SICS Interface Command
Comments
• Setting <Mode> = 1 and <Weight> = 0 corresponds to the menu setting "ProFACT" / "FACT" under "Adjust/
Test".
• [C2}Page26] is independent of C0.
• The value of the external weight can be changed in the menu of the balance under "Adjust/Test ", see
Reference Manual or with [M19}Page150].
• Use [C1}Page24] to start an adjustment defined with C0.
• C0 must be reset manually; [@}Page15] has no effect.
• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] command.
• The parameters are not stored permanently.
Examples
C0
Ü
Query of the current status and setting of the
adjustment.
C0VAV2V1V"VVV100.000Vg"
Û
Current setting of mode is "Auto". The ambient
conditions of the balance have changed so much that
the balance requests an adjustment (<Mode> = 2)
with the external weight (<Weight> = 1). The
adjustment is initiated with the command
[C1}Page24] and requires a weight of
100.000g.
C2
Û
Start external adjustment, see responses of
[C2}Page26].
C0
Û
Query of the current status and setting of the
adjustment.
C0VAV3V1V"VVV100.000Vg"
Û
Û
C0
Adjustment started.
Query of the current status and setting of the
adjustment.
C0VAV4V1V"VVV100.000Vg"
Û
Adjustment successfully executed.
C0V0V1
Ü
C0VA
Û
See also
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 C2 – Start adjustment with external weight}Page26
2 TST0 – Query/set test function settings}Page232
2 TST1 – Test according to current settings}Page233
Set adjustment setting to manual and external.
Adjustment setting set.
Commands and Responses 23MT-SICS Interface Command
C1 – Start adjustment according to current settings
Description
C1 is used to trigger an adjustment as defined using the C0 command.
Syntax
Command
C1
First Responses
C1VB
C1VI
C1VL
Further Responses
C1V<"WeightValueVUnit">
C1VA
C1VI
Start the adjustment according to the current setting,
see [C0}Page22].
The adjustment procedure has been started. Wait for
second response see Comments.
Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No further response follows.
Command understood but not executable (e.g.
approved version of the balance). No further response
follows.
Weight request with external adjustment.
Command understood and executed successfully.
The adjustment was aborted as, e.g. stability not
attained or the procedure was aborted with the C key.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<"WeightValue">
String Weight values specify the value of the weight for a
sensitivity adjustment requested from the user via the
display or interface
<"Unit">
String The unit corresponds to the definition unit, e.g. gram
(g)
Comments
• Commands sent to the balance during the adjustment operation are not processed and responded to in the
appropriate manner until the adjustment is at an end.
• Use [@}Page15] to abort a running adjustment.
• The value of the external adjustment weight needed for adjustment must be set accordingly by an
[M19}Page150] command.
• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] command.
Example
C1
Ü
C1VB
Û
C1V"VVVVVVV0.00Vg"
Û
C1V"VVVV2000.00Vg"
Û
C1V"VVVVVVV0.00Vg"
Û
C1VA
Û
Start the adjustment according to the current setting.
Adjustment operation started.
Prompt to unload the balance.
Prompt to load the adjustment weight of 2000.00g.
Prompt to unload the balance.
Adjustment completed successfully.
Commands and Responses24 MT-SICS Interface Command
See also
2 C0 – Adjustment setting}Page22
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 TST1 – Test according to current settings}Page233
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
Commands and Responses 25MT-SICS Interface Command
C2 – Start adjustment with external weight
Description
Regardless of the [C0}Page22] setting, C2 carries out external adjustment with the reference weight defined
in [M19}Page150].
Syntax
Command
C2
First Responses
C2VB
C2VI
C2VL
Further Responses
C2V<"WeightValue>V<Unit">
C2VA
C2VI
Start the external adjustment. Query of the current
weight used by means of the [M19}Page150]
command.
The adjustment procedure has been started.
Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.
Command understood but not executable (e.g.
adjustment with an external weight is not admissible,
certified version of the balance). No second response
follows.
Prompt to unload or load the balance.
Command understood and executed successfully.
The adjustment was aborted as, e.g. stability not
attained or the procedure was aborted with the C key.
Parameters
Name Type Values Meaning
<"WeightValue">
Float Weight values specify the value of the weight for a
sensitivity adjustment requested from the user via the
display or interface
<"Unit">
String The unit corresponds to the definition unit, e.g. gram
(g)
Comments
• Commands sent to the balance during the adjustment operation are not processed and responded to in the
appropriate manner until the adjustment is at an end.
• Use [@}Page15] to abort a running adjustment.
• The value of the external adjustment weight needed for adjustment must be set accordingly by an
[M19}Page150] command.
• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] command.
Example
C2
Ü
C2VB
Û
C2V"VVVVVVV0.00Vg"
Û
C2V"VVVV2000.00Vg"
Û
C2V"VVVVVVV0.00Vg"
Û
C2VA
Û
Start the external adjustment.
Adjustment operation started.
Prompt to unload the balance.
Prompt to load adjustment weight 2000.00g.
Prompt to unload the balance.
Adjustment completed successfully.
Commands and Responses26 MT-SICS Interface Command
See also
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 TST2 – Test with external weight}Page235
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
Commands and Responses 27MT-SICS Interface Command
C3 – Start adjustment with internal weight
Description
You can use C3 to start an internal adjustment procedure.
Syntax
Command
C3
First Responses
C3VB
C3VI
C3VL
Further Responses
C3VA
C3VI
Comments
• Commands sent to the balance during the adjustment operation are not processed and responded to in the
appropriate manner until the adjustment is at an end.
• Use [@}Page15] to abort a running adjustment.
• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] command.
Start the internal adjustment.
The adjustment procedure has been started. Wait for
second response.
Adjustment can not be performed at present as another
operation is taking place. No second response
follows.
Adjustment operation not possible (e.g. no internal
weight). No second response follows.
Adjustment has been completed successfully.
The adjustment was aborted as, e.g. stability not
attained or the procedure was aborted with the C key.
Example
C3
Ü
C3VB
Û
C3VA
Û
See also
2 TST3 – Test with internal weight}Page236
Start the internal adjustment.
Adjustment operation started.
Adjustment completed successfully.
Commands and Responses28 MT-SICS Interface Command
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