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.

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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}Page85] 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 (ASCII13dec.)

Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)

<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}Page213] and [SUM}Page224] only)

Unstable ("D" for Dynamic) weight value

Unstable weight value, below minimal weight
([SIUM}Page213] and [SUM}Page224] 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 (ASCII13dec.)

Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)

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 (ASCII13dec.)

Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)

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 (ASCII13dec.)

Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)

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 (ASCII13dec.)

Byte Line feed (ASCII10dec.)

<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}Page85] 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 [@}Page15] 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}Page152]. 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}Page89].

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}Page89

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}Page152].

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%.

Commands and Responses16 MT-SICS Interface Command

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 Responses18 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 100.12g.

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 Responses20 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 [@}Page15] 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}Page207] 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}Page24]. 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 }Page232] 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}Page24]

<"Unit">

String The unit corresponds to the factory setting of host unit,

e.g. gram (g)

Commands and Responses22 MT-SICS Interface Command

Comments

• Setting <Mode> = 1 and <Weight> = 0 corresponds to the menu setting "ProFACT" / "FACT" under "Adjust/

Test".

• [C2}Page26] 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}Page150].

• Use [C1}Page24] to start an adjustment defined with C0.

• C0 must be reset manually; [@}Page15] has no effect.

• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] 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}Page24] and requires a weight of

100.000g.

C2

Û

Start external adjustment, see responses of
[C2}Page26].

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}Page150
2 C2 – Start adjustment with external weight}Page26
2 TST0 – Query/set test function settings}Page232
2 TST1 – Test according to current settings}Page233

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}Page22].

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 [@}Page15] to abort a running adjustment.

• The value of the external adjustment weight needed for adjustment must be set accordingly by an

[M19}Page150] command.

• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] 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 2000.00g.

Prompt to unload the balance.

Adjustment completed successfully.

Commands and Responses24 MT-SICS Interface Command

See also

2 C0 – Adjustment setting}Page22
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 TST1 – Test according to current settings}Page233
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150

Commands and Responses 25MT-SICS Interface Command

C2 – Start adjustment with external weight

Description

Regardless of the [C0}Page22] setting, C2 carries out external adjustment with the reference weight defined
in [M19}Page150].

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}Page150]
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 [@}Page15] to abort a running adjustment.

• The value of the external adjustment weight needed for adjustment must be set accordingly by an

[M19}Page150] command.

• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] 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 2000.00g.

Prompt to unload the balance.

Adjustment completed successfully.

Commands and Responses26 MT-SICS Interface Command

See also

2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 TST2 – Test with external weight}Page235
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150

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 [@}Page15] to abort a running adjustment.

• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] 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}Page236

Start the internal adjustment.

Adjustment operation started.

Adjustment completed successfully.

Commands and Responses28 MT-SICS Interface Command

C4 – Standard / initial adjustment

Description

An initial adjustment is a procedure that determines a new adjustment factor between the built-in weight used
for internal adjustment and the external weight defined by the [M19}Page150] command. All internal
adjustments following this procedure will show the same weighing results as if the adjustment were done with
the external weight. The initial adjustment thus allows tuning of the internal adjustment of several weigh
modules to one external weight standard.

Syntax

Command

C4

First Responses

C4VB

C4VI

C4VL

Further Responses

C4V<"WeightValue">V<"Unit">
C4VA
C4VI

Start initial adjustment .

Initial adjustment procedure has been started. Wait for
second response.

Initial adjustment cannot be performed at present
because another operation is taking place (e.g. zero
setting or taring), or the current weight value is outside
the permissible range.

Command understood but not executable (parameter
not allowed). No second response follows.

Prompt to unload or load the weighing module.

The adjustment has been completed successfully.

The adjustment procedure was aborted because, e.g.
the stability needed for this operation was not
achieved within the timeout limit, or a wrong weight
was loaded.

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

• In order to perform an initial adjustment, the actual load seen by the weight module must be within plus/

minus (2g + 1% of weighing capacity) relative to the load when the weight module was switched on.

• The criterion that must be fulfilled to reach stability for initial adjustment depends on the type of the weigh

module and cannot be changed.

• The timeout may be set using the [M67}Page177] command.

• The value of the external adjustment weight needed for initial adjustment must be set accordingly by an

[M19}Page150] command if preload exists.

• The new factor determined by the initial adjustment procedure will be reset to the adjustment factor

evaluated in the factory when the FSETV0 or FSETV1 command is performed. With FSETV2, the initial
calibration by the user is retained.

• Check remaining ranges with [I50}Page108] command.

Example

C4

Ü

Start the internal adjustment.

Commands and Responses 29MT-SICS Interface Command

C4VB

Û

C4V"VVV100.0000Vg"

Û

C4V"VVVVV0.0000Vg"

Û

C4VA

Û

Adjustment operation started.

Prompt to load weight of 100.0000g used for initial
adjustment.

Prompt to unload the module.

Adjustment completed successfully.

Commands and Responses30 MT-SICS Interface Command

C5 – Enabling/disabling step control

Description

Use C5 to enable and disable step control (user interaction) during the adjustment procedures triggered by the
adjustment commands C6 – C8.

Syntax

Commands

C5

C5V<Status>

Responses

C5VAV<Status>
C5VA
C5VI
C5VL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Status>

Integer 0 Step control is turned off (all adjustment procedures

1 Step control is turned on (all adjustment procedures

Query the status of the step control.

Enable / disable the step control.

Current status of the step control.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

run without user interaction)

which support step control need a user confirmation
when the weight is placed on the pan)

Comments

• Adjustment methods using internal weights and adjustment commands without parameter ‘Method’ will

ignore the state of C5 and only work without step control.

• Use the command I62 to read out the timeout for user interaction.

Example

C5

Ü
Û

C5VAV1

Query the status of the step control.

Step control is enabled.

See also

2 C6 – Customer linearization and sensitivity adjustment}Page32
2 C7 – Customer standard calibration}Page35
2 C8 – Sensitivity adjustment}Page38
2 I62 – Timeout}Page119

Commands and Responses 31MT-SICS Interface Command

C6 – Customer linearization and sensitivity adjustment

Description

Use C6 to start the adjustment of the customer linearization. With these measurement values also an
adjustment of the customer sensitivity scaling is done.

Syntax

Commands

C6

C6V<Method>

C6V<Method>V<Load>

Responses

C6VBV<Method>
…

C6VAV<Method>
C6VB

C6VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">

C6VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
…
C6VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"DevPerMille">
C6VA

C6VB
C6VCV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C6VC
C6VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C6VCV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
…
C6VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"DevPerMille">
C6VA

C6VEV<Error>
C6VA
C6VI
C6VL

Request the whole list of available methods.

Execute the command with or without the step control

C5.

Execute the command with or without the step control

C5 and with the parameter <Load>.

Current list of available methods.

Content of a specific method without step control

C5V0.

Content of a specific method with step control C5V1.

Error occurred during the adjustment.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Method>

Integer

0, 2

0: use default method of the adjustment (=2)
2: Adjustment with external weights

<Load>

Float Calibration load in the host unit (default using the M19

value).
Load used in step control ('Execute C6VC Load')

modifies the required weight value of the actual
adjustment state

Commands and Responses32 MT-SICS Interface Command

Name Type Values Meaning

<Index>

<State>

Integer Step number of the procedure

Char

R, D or C

Actual state of the adjustment process
R = requesting external weight
D = waiting for stability
C = calibration deviation (procedure is finished,

corrected calibration deviation is given in parameter
"DevPerMille")

<WgtState>

Char

+, -, o

Actual weight state
+ load is above tolerances

- load is below tolerances
o (small omega) load is within tolerances

<"LoadInstruction">

String Instruction, which load to place on the pan

String with the load combination to place on the pan
separated by "+". The string contains as many
numbers as different loads are used in the procedure

"0" = do not place the load "1" = place load 1 "1+2"
= place load 1 and load 2 "0+2" = only place load 2

<"ValueHostUnit">

String Load information of the actual adjustment state

(weight and host unit)

<"DevPerMille">

String Deviation of the measured calibration load (before

adjustment) relative to the exact calibration load in per
mille (‰). Value is rounded to the resolution of the
finest range

<Error>

Integer

0, 1 or 2

Parameter showing the source of the error
0: Timeout
1: Cancel
2: Internal weight not supported

Comments

• The parameter <Load> and also the load value corrected with step control are tested against range

definitions. A logic error (L) is returned for values violating the range definitions.

• The procedure can be canceled by command C.

Examples

C6

Ü
Û

C6VBV0
C6VAV2

Request the whole list of available methods

Methods 0 and 2 are available. Other methods are not
implemented

Commands and Responses 33MT-SICS Interface Command

C6V2

Ü

C6VB

Û

C6VBV0VRV–V"0+0"V"VVVVV0.00Vg"
C6VBV0VDVoV"0+0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C6VBV1VRV–V"1+0"V"VVVV200.00Vg"
C6VBV1VDVoV"1+0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C6VBV2VRV–V"1+2"V"VVVV400.00Vg"
C6VBV2VDVoV"1+2"V"VVVVVVVV"
C6VBV2VCVoV"1+2"V"0.23"
C6VA

C6V2V400

Ü

C6VB

Û

C6VCV0VRV–V"0+0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"

C6VC

Û

C6VBV0VDVoV"0+0"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C6VCV1VRV-V"1+0"V"VVV200.00Vg"
C6VCV220.00

Û

C6VCV1VRV-V"1+0"V"VVV220.00Vg"

Û

C6VC

Û

C6VBV1VDVoV"1+0"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C6VCV2VRV-V"1+2"V"VVV400.00Vg"
C6VC

Û

C6VBV2VDVoV"1+2"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C6VBV2VCVoV"1+2"V"0.23"
C6VA

Start the linearization adjustment method 2 (without
step control C5V0.

Linearization adjustment is started
Request weight for first step.
Capture weight of first step.
Request weight of second step (ext. load L1).
Capture weight of third step.
Request weight of third step (ext. load L1+L2).
Capture weight of third step.
Corrected calibration deviation in per mille (‰).
Linearization adjustment finished.

Start linearization adjustment method 2 with step
control C5V1.

Linearization adjustment is started .
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of first step.
Request weight for second step (ext. load L1).

User changes requested weight value.

Request weight for second step (ext. load L1).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of second step.
Request weight for third step (ext. load L1+L2).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of third step.
Corrected calibration deviation in per mille (‰) .
Linearization adjustment finished.

C6V2˽400

Ü

C6VB

Û

C6VCV0VRV–V"0+0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C6VEV0

Û

See also

2 C – Cancel all commands}Page21
2 C5 – Enabling/disabling step control}Page31

Start linearization adjustment (method 2).

Linearization adjustment is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).

Timeout error response.

Commands and Responses34 MT-SICS Interface Command

C7 – Customer standard calibration

Description

Use C7 to start the standard calibration which defines the exact weight value of the internal calibration loads.

Syntax

Commands

C7

C7V<Method>

C7V<Method>V<Load>

Responses

C7VBV<Method>

...
C7VAV<Method>

C7VB
C7VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V

<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C7VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
…
C7VA

C7VB
C7VCV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V

<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C7VC
C7VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C7VCV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C7VCV<Load>
C7VCV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C7VC
…
C7VA

C7VA
C7VI

C7VL

Request the whole list of available methods.

Execute the command with or without the step control

C5.

Execute the command with or without the step control

C5 and with the optional parameter <Load>.

Current list of available methods.

Execute the command without step control C5V0 and
with optional parameter <Load>.

Execute the command with step control C5V1 and with
modifying a required weight value of one state during
the adjustment. The state which is corrected is
displayed again and must be confirmed by the
operator.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter)

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Method>

Integer

0…2

0

1or2

List of available methods (model dependent)

Use default method of the adjustment

Method 1: For direct force translation (without lever
arms)

Method 2: For hybrid force translation (with lever
arms)

Commands and Responses 35MT-SICS Interface Command

Name Type Values Meaning

<Load>

Float Calibration load in the definition unit (default using the

M19 value)

Load used in step control (Execute C5VCVLoad)
modifies the required weight value of the actual
adjustment state

<Index>

<State>

Integer Step number of the procedure

Char

R or D

Actual state of the adjustment process
R = requesting external weight
D = waiting for stability

<WgtState>

Char

+, -, o

Actual weight state:
+ load is above tolerances

- load is below tolerances
o (small omega) load is within tolerances

<"LoadInstruction">

String

0

Instruction, which load to place on the pan
String with the load combination to place on the pan

separated by "+". The string contains as many
numbers as different loads are used in the procedure.
If the actual step uses internal weights, the string will
be empty.

• "0" = do not place the load

• "1" = place load 1

• "1+2" = place load 1 and load 2

• "0+2" = only place load 2

<"ValueHostUnit">

String Load information of the actual adjustment state

(weight and host unit)

Comments

• The standard adjustment determines the exact weight of the internal load. Therefore the external adjustment

load must be known exactly.

• If step control is enabled, the states which require external loads must be confirmed, the others are running

automatically.

• The parameter <Load> and also the load value corrected with step control are tested against range

definitions. A logic error (L) is returned for values violating the range definitions.

• The procedure can be canceled by command C.

• This command is equivalent to C4.

Examples

C7

Ü
Û

Ü

C7VBV0
C7VAV1

C7V1V400

Request the whole list of available methods.

Methods 0 and 1 are available. Other methods are not
implemented or disabled.

Start the standard calibration procedure (method 1),
without step control (automatic recognition of placed
weights).

Commands and Responses36 MT-SICS Interface Command

C7VB

Û

C7VBV0VRV–V"0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C7VBV0VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV1VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV2VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV3VRV-V"1"V"VVV400.00Vg"
C7VBV3VDVoV"1"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV4VRV+V"0"V"VV0.00VVg"
C7VBV4VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBVV5VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV6VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VA

C7V1V400

Ü

C7VB

Û

C7VCV0VRV–V"0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C7VC

Û

C7VBV0VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C7VBV1VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV2VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VCV3VRV–V"1"V"VVVV400.00Vg"

C7VC

Û

C7VBV3VDVoV"1"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C7VCV4VRV+V"0"V"VVV0.00Vg"
C7VC

Û

C7VBV4VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C7VBV5VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VBV6VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C7VA

Standard calibration is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).
Capture weight of first step.
Capture weight of second step (int. push).
Capture weight of third step (int. unload).
Request weight for fourth step (ext. load L1).
Capture weight of fourth step.
Request weight for fifth step (ext. unload).
Capture weight of fifth step.
Capture weight of sixth step (int. load).
Capture weight of seventh step (int. unload).
Standard calibration finished.

Start the standard calibration procedure (method 1),
with step control (user interaction).

Standard calibration is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of first step.
Capture weight of second step (int. push).
Capture weight of third step (int. unload).
Request weight for fourth step (ext. load L1).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of fourth step.
Request weight for fifth step (ext. unload).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of fifth step.
Capture weight of sixth step (int. load).
Capture weight of seventh step (int. unload).
Standard calibration finished.

See also

2 C – Cancel all commands}Page21
2 C5 – Enabling/disabling step control}Page31

Commands and Responses 37MT-SICS Interface Command

C8 – Sensitivity adjustment

Description

Use C8 to start the customer adjustment of the sensitivity scaling (internal and external).

Syntax

Commands

C8

C8V<Method>

C8V<Method>V<Load>

Responses

C8VBV<Method>

...
C8VAV<Method>

C8VB
C8VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V

<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C8VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
…
C8VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"DevPerMille">
C8VA

C8VA
C8VI

C8VL

Request the whole list of available methods.

Execute the command with or without the step control

C5.

Execute the command with optional parameter
<Load>.

Current list of available methods.

Content of a specific method.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).
No second response follows.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Method>

Integer

0, 1or2

0: use default method of the adjustment
1: internal adjustment
2: external adjustment

<Load>

Float Calibration load in the host unit. The parameter ‘Load’

is optional; by default the parameter <Load> is preset
by the device using the M19 definition

Load used in step control (Execute C8VCVLoad)
modifies the required weight value of the actual
adjustment state

<Index>

<State>

Integer Step number of the procedure

Char

R, D or C

Actual state of the adjustment process
R = requesting external weight
D = waiting for stability
C = calibration deviation (procedure is finished,

corrected calibration deviation is given in parameter
"DevPerMille")

Commands and Responses38 MT-SICS Interface Command

Name Type Values Meaning

<WgtState>

Char

+, -, o

Actual weight state:
+ load is above tolerances

- load is below tolerances
o (small omega) load is within tolerances

<"LoadInstruction">

String

0

Instruction, which load to place on the pan
String with the load combination to place on the pan

separated by "+". The string contains as many
numbers as different loads are used in the procedure.
If the actual step uses internal weights, the string will
be empty

• "0" = do not place the load

• "1" = place load 1

• "1+2" = place load 1 and load 2

• "0+2" = only place load 2

<"ValueHostUnit">

String Load information of the actual adjustment state

(weight and host unit)

<"DevPerMille">

String Deviation of the measured calibration load (before

adjustment) relative to the exact calibration load in per
mille (‰). Value is rounded to the resolution of the
finest range

Comments

• The parameter 'Load' and also the load value corrected with step control are tested against range

definitions. A logic error (L) is returned for values violating the range definitions.

• This command accepts always two parameters also if the third parameter has no functionality in the

triggered method. In this case, the third parameter is ignored by the command and does not respond a
logic error (L).

• The procedure can be canceled by command C.

• External weight values must be exactly known.

• This command is equivalent to [C2}Page26] and [C3}Page28] (depending on the parameter

method)

Examples

C8

Ü
Û

Ü

C8VBV0
C8VAV1

C8VAV2

C8V1

Request the whole list of available methods.

Methods 0, 1 and 2 are available. Other methods are
not implemented.

Start the internal sensitivity adjustment procedure
(method 1)

C8VB

Û

C8VBV0VRV–V""V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C8VBV0VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV1VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV2VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV3VDVoV"1"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV4VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV4VCVoV"0"V"VV0.23"
C8VA

Sensitivity adjustment is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).
Capture weight of first step.
Capture weight of second step (int. push).
Capture weight of third step (int. unload).
Capture weight of fourth step (int. load L1).
Capture weight of fifth step (int. unload).
Corrected calibration deviation in per mille (‰).
Sensitivity adjustment finished.

Commands and Responses 39MT-SICS Interface Command

C8V2V400

Ü

C8VB

Û

C8VBV0VRV–V"0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C8VBV0VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV1VRV–V"1"V"VVVV400.00Vg"
C8VBV1VDVoV"1"V"VVVVVVVV"
C8VBV1VCVoV"1"V"VV0.23"
C8VA

C8VV2V400

Ü

C8VB

Û

C8VCV0VRV–V"0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C8VC

Û

C8VBV0VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C8VCV1VRV–V"1"V"VVVV400.00Vg"
C8VC

Û

C8VBV1VDVoV"1"V"VVVVVVVV"

Û

C8VBV1VCVoV"1"V"0.23"
C8VA

C8V2V400

Ü

C8VB

Û

C8VCV0VRV–V"0"V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C8VEV0

Û

Start the external sensitivity adjustment procedure
(method 2), without step control (automatic recog­nition of placed weights).

Sensitivity adjustment is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).
Capture weight of first step.
Request weight for second step (ext. load L1).
Capture weight of second step.
Corrected calibration deviation in per mille (‰).
Sensitivity adjustment finished.

Start the external sensitivity adjustment procedure
(method 2), with step control (user interaction).

Sensitivity adjustment is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of first step.
Request weight for second step (ext. load L1).

User confirms placed weight.

Capture weight of second step.
Corrected calibration deviation in per mille (‰).
Sensitivity adjustment finished.

Start the external sensitivity adjustment procedure
(method 2).

Sensitivity adjustment is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).

Timeout error response.

See also

2 C – Cancel all commands}Page21
2 C5 – Enabling/disabling step control}Page31
2 M19 – Adjustment weight}Page150

Commands and Responses40 MT-SICS Interface Command

C9 – Scale placement sensitivity adjustment

Description

Start the adjustment of the scale placement sensitivity scaling. If this adjustment is used, make sure to trigger it
before any subsequent adjustment in the signal processing chain since it does not reset subsequent signal
processing parameters!

This command is only available for weigh modules with external lever system that is not part of the factory
adjustment of the load cell. For this kind of weigh modules, this command replaces the factory standard
adjustment by service technician.

Syntax

Commands

C9

C9V<Method>

Responses

C9VBV<Method>

…
C9VAV<Method>

C9VB
C9VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V

<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
C9VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"ValueHostUnit">
…
C9VBV<Index>V<State>V<WgtState>V
<"LoadInstruction">V<"DevPerMille">
C9VA

C9VA
C9VI
C9VL

Request the whole list of available methods.

Execute the command according to a predefined
method.

Current list of available methods.

Content of a specific method.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Method>

Integer

0, 1or2

Method = 0: use default method of the adjustment. If
default method is not defined, method 1 or method 2
is used, depending on the availability of internal
weights

<Index>

<State>

Integer Step number of the procedure

Char

R, D or C

Actual state of the adjustment process
R = requesting external weight
D = waiting for stability
C = sensitivity deviation (procedure is finished,

corrected sensitivity deviation is given in parameter
"DevPerMille")

<WgtState>

Char

+, -, o

Actual weight state:
+ load is above tolerances

- load is below tolerances
o (small omega) load is within tolerances

Commands and Responses 41MT-SICS Interface Command

Name Type Values Meaning

<"LoadInstruction">

String Instruction, which load to place on the pan

String with the load combination to place on the pan
separated by "+". The string contains as many
numbers as different loads are used in the procedure.
If the actual step uses internal weights, the string will
be empty

Examples for two loads
"0+0" = do not place the load
"1+0" = place load 1
"1+2" = place load 1 and load 2
"0+2" = only place load 2
Examples for four loads:
"0+0+0+0" = do not place the load
"1+0+0+0" = place load 1
"1+2+0+0" = place load 1 and load 2
"0+2+0+0" = only place load 2
"1+2+3+4" = place load 1, load 2, load 3 and load

4

<"ValueHostUnit">

String Load information of the actual adjustment state

(weight and unit) in host units (M21) with the
maximum displayed decimal places

<"DevPerMille">

String Deviation of the measured calibration load (before

adjustment) relative to the exact calibration load in per
mille (‰). Value is rounded to the resolution of the
finest range

Comments

This command is used to perform a sensitivity adjustment. This operation performs a sensitivity adjustment
without modifying the adjustment parameters of subsequent signal processing blocks. This is needed; when the
linearity and the sensitivity of an external lever system are corrected with scaling blocks later in the signal
processing chain (e.g. scale production adjustment).

• Method 1 of this command is an internal sensitivity adjustment. This adjustment does not reset block

parameters of following SP blocks! Therefore be sure to trigger this adjustment before any adjustment of
subsequent SP blocks. Otherwise do not use this adjustment!

• This adjustment can be canceled by the command C.

Examples

C9

Ü
Û

Ü

C9VBV0
C9VAV1

C9V1

Request the whole list of available methods.

Methods 0 and 1 are available. Other methods are not
implemented or have been disabled.

Start the internal sensitivity adjustment procedure
(method 1).

C9VB

Û

C9VBV0VRV–V""V"VVVVVV0.00Vg"
C9VBV0VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C9VBV1VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C9VBV2VDVoV"V"V"VVVVVVVV"
C9VBV3VDVoV"1"V"VVVVVVVV"
C9VBV4VDVoV"0"V"VVVVVVVV"
C9VBV4VCVoV"0"V"VV0.23"
C9VA

Sensitivity adjustment is started.
Request weight for first step (ext. & int. unload).
Capture weight of first step.
Capture weight of second step (int. push).
Capture weight of third step (int. unload).
Capture weight of fourth step (int. load L1).
Capture weight of fifth step (int. unload).
Corrected calibration deviation in per mille (‰).
Sensitivity adjustment finished.

Commands and Responses42 MT-SICS Interface Command

Error codes

0: Timeout
1: Cancel
2: Internal weight not supported

Commands and Responses 43MT-SICS Interface Command

COM – Parameters of the serial interfaces

Description

You can use this command to define the connection parameters of the serial interfaces (e.g. RS232, RS422).

Syntax

Commands

COM

COMV<Port>V<Baud>V<Bit>V<HS>

Responses

COMVBV<Port>V<Baud>V<Bit>V<HS>
…
COMVAV<Port>V<Baud>V<Bit>V<HS>

COMVA
COMVI

COMVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Port>

<Baud>

<Bit>

<HS>

Integer

Integer

Integer Bits / Parity / Stop bits

Integer

0

1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

0

1

2

Query of the existing interface settings.

Set parameters of the specified interface to desired
values.

Current communication parameters.

Command executed successfully.

Command understood but not executable (e.g. update
rate is too high for the selected baud rate, see
comments).

Command understood but not executable (e.g.
parameter incorrect).

Built-in RS232 interface

Built-in RS422 interface

150 baud

300 baud

600 baud

1200 baud

2400 baud

4800 baud

9600 baud (factory setting)

19200 baud

38400 baud

7 / Even / 1

7 / Odd / 1

7 / None / 1

8 / None / 1 (factory setting)

7 / Even / 2

7 / Odd / 2

7 / None / 2

8 / None / 2

No handshake (factory setting)

Software handshake (Xoff – Xon controlled protocol)

Hardware handshake (CTS – RTS controlled protocol)

Comments

• Command only available without a connected terminal.

Commands and Responses44 MT-SICS Interface Command

• If an option is present in the system, the host is automatically assigned to that interface and the COM

command is not available anymore.

• The answer is returned with the current settings, the settings are changed afterwards.

• No values other than those specified must be used; otherwise, uncontrollable settings may result.

• When adjusting the values, the connection parameters of the connected communication partner must also

be adjusted. Otherwise, it will not be possible to establish any further communication.

• It is recommended to check the parity bit in the communication of the weighing device with the control

system (PLC) in order to see whether there is any error in the transmission.

• Transmission errors might become more likely as the baud rate of the communication is increased.

Examples

COM

Ü

Send current settings for interface parameters for all
present interfaces.

COMVBV0V6V3V0

Û

RS232 is set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit, no handshake.

COMV0V8V3V0

Ü

Setting the parameters for the serial interface to 38400
baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no handshake.

COMVA

Û

Parameters successfully set to desired values.

Commands and Responses 45MT-SICS Interface Command

D – Write text to display

Description

Use D to write text to the balance display.

Syntax

Command

DV<"Text">

Responses

DVA

DVI
DVL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Text>

String Text on the balance display

Comments

• A symbol in the display, e.g. * indicates that the balance is not displaying a weight value.

• The maximum number of characters of "text" visible in the display depends on the balance type. If the

maximum number of characters is exceeded, the text disappears on the right side.

• Quotation marks can be displayed as indicated in chapter 1.1.3.

Write text into the balance display.

Command understood and executed successfully:
Text appears left-aligned in the balance display
marked by a symbol, e.g. *.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter or balance with no display).

Examples

DV"HELLO"

Ü

DVA

Û

DV" "

Ü

DVA

Û

See also

2 DW – Show weight}Page54

Write HELLO into the balance display.

The full text HELLO appears in the balance display.

Clear the balance display.

Balance display cleared, marked by a symbol, e. g. *.

Commands and Responses46 MT-SICS Interface Command

DAT – Date

Description

Set or query the balance system date.

Syntax

Commands

DAT

DATV<Day>V<Month>V<Year>

Responses

DATVAV<Day>V<Month>V<Year>
DATVA
DATVI

DATVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Day>

<Month>

<Year>

Integer

Integer

Integer

01…31

01…12

2000…
2099

Query of the current date of the balance.

Set the date of the balance.

Current date of the balance.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Day

Month

Year

Example

DAT

Ü

DATVAV01V10V2017

Û

See also

2 TIM – Time}Page231

Query of the current date of the balance.

The date of the balance is 1st October 2017.

Commands and Responses 47MT-SICS Interface Command

DIN – Configuration for digital inputs

Description

Set or query the configuration for the digital inputs.

Syntax

Commands

DIN

DINV<Input>V<"Command">V<Transi­tion>V<Interface>

Responses

DINVBV<Input>V<"Command">V
<Transition>V<Interface>

DINVB…
DINVAV<Input>V<"Command">V
<Transition>V<Interface>

DINVA
DINVI
DINVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Input>

<"Command">

<Transition>

<Interface>

Integer

String

Integer

integer

1…n

max. 64
chars

0: rising
edge

1:
falling
edge

0…n

Query of the configuration for the digital inputs.

Set the configuration for the digital input.

Current configuration for the digital input.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Number of digital input

MT-SICS command

Transition of the input signal

Number of Interface, Interface number, see
[COM}Page44]

Comments

• Only one event can be programmed on each digital input.

• Nonsense "Command" leads to an ES on the specified interface.

Example

DIN

Ü

DINVAV2V"SI"V1V1

Û

Query the current configuration for the digital input.

The command "SI" will be executed on the interface 1
by falling edge on digital input number 2.

Commands and Responses48 MT-SICS Interface Command

DIS – Digital input status

Description

Use DIS to ask the actual status of the digital input ports. The number of input ports is dependent on the
product model type.

Syntax

Commands

DIS

DISV<Input>

Responses

DISVBV<Input>V<Status>

DISVB…
DISVAV<Input>V<Status>

DISVAV<Input>V<Status>
DISVI
DISVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Input>

<Status>

Integer

Boolean

1…n

0: off
1: on

Query the status of all available input ports.

Query the status of a specific input port.

Current status for all available input ports.

Current status of a specific input port.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Number of the input port

Status of the input port

Comments

• This command returns the Boolean status of the queried input port(s).

• If the product has no physical input ports, this command returns the status of the logical input ports.

Examples

DIS

Ü
Û

Ü
Û

DISVBV1V1

DISVBV2V1

DISVAV3V1

DISV1
DISVAV1V1

Query the status of all available input ports.

Current status for all available input ports.

Query the status of the input port-1.

Current status of the input port-1 is "1".

See also

2 DIN – Configuration for digital inputs}Page48

Commands and Responses 49MT-SICS Interface Command

DOS – Digital output status

Description

Use DOS to ask the actual status of the digital output ports. The number of output ports is dependent on the
product model type.

Syntax

Commands

DOS

DOSV<Output>

Responses

DOSVBV<Output>V<Status>

DOSVB…
DOSVAV<Output>V<Status>

DOSVAV<Output>V<Status>
DOSVI
DOSVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Output>

<Status>

Integer

Boolean

1…n

0: off
1: on

Query the status of all available output ports.

Query the status of a specific output port.

Current status for all available output ports.

Current status of a specific output port.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Number of the output port

Status of the output port

Comments

• This command returns the boolean status of the queried output port(s).

• If the product has no physical output ports, this command returns the status of the logical output ports.

Examples

DOS

Ü
Û

Ü
Û

DOSVBV1V0

DOSVBV2V0

DOSVBV3V0

DOSVBV4V0

DOSVAV5V0

DOSV1
DOSVAV1V0

Query the status of all available output ports.

Current status for all available output ports.

Query the status of the output port-1.

Current status of the output port-1 is "0".

See also

2 F01 – Automatic prefilling configuration}Page59
2 F13 – Filling phase configuration}Page77
2 F15 – Digital output function configuration}Page80

Commands and Responses50 MT-SICS Interface Command

DOT – Configuration for digital outputs

Description

Set or query the configuration for the digital outputs.

Syntax

Commands

DOT

DOTV<Output>V<Duration>V<Delay>

Responses

DOTVBV<Output>V<Duration>V<Delay>
DOTVB…

DOTVAV<Output>V<Duration>V<Delay>
DOTVA
DOTVI
DOTVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Output>

<Duration>

<Delay>

Integer

String

Integer

1…n

10…
65535ms

0…
65535ms

Query of the current configuration for the digital
outputs.

Set the configuration for the digital outputs.

Current configuration for the digital output.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Number of digital output

Duration time in ms

Delay time in ms

Comments

• Only one event can be programmed on each digital output.

• The timing resolution: duration and delay are rounded up to the system resolution (usually 8 or 10ms).

Example

DOT

Ü

DOTVAV2V500V100

Û

Query the current configuration for the digital output.

The digital output number 2 will increase the voltage
for a duration of 500ms with a delay of 100ms.
Digital outputs can be set with the commands:
[DOTC}Page52], DOTP and [WMCF}Page242].

See also

2 DOTC – Configurable digital outputs – Weight monitor}Page52
2 WMCF – Configuration of the weight monitoring functions}Page242

Commands and Responses 51MT-SICS Interface Command

DOTC – Configurable digital outputs – Weight monitor

Description

Use DOTC for weight monitoring functionality for dosing or check weighing application. Benefit is that this
function works without a PC or PLC.

Syntax

Commands

DOTC

DOTCV<Output>V<Active>
DOTCV<Output>V<Active>V<Interface>V

<TargetValue>V<TargetUnit>V<Tol->V
<TolUnit>V<Tol+>V<TolUnit>V<State>

Responses

DOTCVBV<Output>V<Active>
DOTCVB…

DOTCVAV<Output>V<Active>
DOTCVBV<Output>V<Active>V<Interface>V<-

TargetValue>V<TargetUnit>V<Tol->V
<TolUnit>V<Tol+>V<TolUnit>V<State>

DOTCVB…
DOTCVAV<Output>V<Active>V<Interface>V<­TargetValue>V<TargetUnit>V<Tol->V
<TolUnit>V<Tol+>V<TolUnit>V<State>

DOTCVA
DOTCVI
DOTCVL

Query of the current configuration for the weight
monitor.

Set the configuration for the weight monitor.

Set the configuration for the weight monitor.

Current configuration for the weight monitor.

Current configuration for the weight monitor.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Output>

<Active>

<Interface>

Integer

Boolean

Integer

1…n

1 = on

0 = off

0…n

Number of digital output

Command on DOT (n) active

Observed interface, Interface number, see
[COM}Page44]

<TargetValue>

<TargetUnit>

<Tol-> <Tol+>

<TolUnit>

<State>

Float Target value

String Target unit, only available units permitted

Float Tolerance

String Tolerance unit, available units and % permitted

String

S = only
stable
values

D = only
dynamic
values

A = all
values,
S and D

Trigger for the value state

Comments

• Digital output must be available.

Commands and Responses52 MT-SICS Interface Command

• Only one command DOTC(n), DOTP(n) or [WMCF}Page242] can be configured for the same digital

output.

• Duration and delay from the digital output must be defined with the command [DOT}Page51].

• Target value will be rounded to the defined resolution from the load cell.

• Target unit only allowed units are permitted.

• The weight value monitoring function works only with a weight value command (e.g. SI, SIR).

• The update rate depends on the defined UPD rate.

• Tol- and Tol+ defined as % reference to the target value.

• Only allowed units are permitted, see [M21}Page152].

Examples

DOTCV2

Ü

Query the current configuration for the weight monitor
on the second digital output (DOTV2).

DOTCVAV2V1V0V100VgV5V%V10VgVS

Û

DOTV2 will be set on every stable weight value on

Interface 0 between 100g – 5% +10g.

DOTCV3V1V1V300VgV5VmgV1VgVA

Ü

Set the following configuration for the third digital
output (DOTV3): DOTV3 will be set on every value
(stable and unstable) on Interface 1 between 300g

-5mg +1g.

DOTCVA

Û

Ü

DOTCV1V0

Command understood and executed successfully.

Deactivate DOTC on digital output 1 (DOTV1). Other
settings like interface, TargetValue,… will be
unchanged.

DOTCVA

Û

Command understood and executed successfully.

DOTCV1V1

Ü

Activate DOTC on digital output 1 (DOTV1). Old
settings will be used or default if newer defined.

DOTCVA

Û

Command understood and executed successfully.

See also

2 DOT – Configuration for digital outputs}Page51
2 WMCF – Configuration of the weight monitoring functions}Page242

Commands and Responses 53MT-SICS Interface Command

DW – Show weight

Description

Writes the current weight value to the balance display using the set unit. This command is used to reset the
display after using the D command.

Syntax

Command

DW

Responses

DWVA

DWVI

Comment

• DW resets the balance display following a [D}Page46] command.

Example

DW

Ü

DWVA

Û

See also

2 D – Write text to display}Page46

Switch the main display to weight mode.

Command understood and executed successfully:
Main display shows the current weight value.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Switch the main display to weight mode.

Main display shows the current weight value.

Commands and Responses54 MT-SICS Interface Command

E01 – Current system error state

Description

This command queries severe and fatal system errors.

Syntax

Command

E01

Responses

E01V<ErrorCode>V<"ErrorMessage">
E01VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<ErrorCode>

<"ErrorMessage">

Integer

String

0

4

5

6

7

9

16

17

100

101

128 chars

Query of the current system error state.

Current error code and message.

Command understood but currently not executable.

No error

EEPROM error

Wrong cell data

No standard calibration

Program memory defect

Temperature sensor defect

Wrong load cell brand

Wrong type data set

Memory full

Battery backup lost

Error text message in UTF-8

Comments

• UTF-8 is ASCII compatible if only the code of the first 127 characters is used.

• The ErrorMessage is language dependent and can be switched by M15.

• The error code and message will change as soon as the device detects an other state i.e. after a restart or

reset.

• If the device is able to detect multiple error s in parallel then only the most critical error (lowest error

number) is stated.

Example

E01

Ü

E01V101V"БАТАРЕЯVСЕЛАV-

Û

VПРОВЕРЬVДАТУVИVВРЕМЯ"

Query of the current system error state.

The last device error is "BATTERY BACKUP LOST ­CHECK DATE TIME SETTINGS". The selected language
is Russian.

Commands and Responses 55MT-SICS Interface Command

E02 – Weighing device errors and warnings

∑

=

Bit

ErrorCode 2

∑

=

Bit

ErrorCode 2

Description

Use E02 to ask the active errors and warnings of the weighing device. The list of the errors and warnings is
always product-specific.

Syntax

Command

E02

Responses

E02V<ErrorCode>
E02VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<ErrorCode>

Bit set
(32 bits)

Comments

• This command returns the error code of the weighing device which is a combination of bits for active errors

and warnings. Error code of the device is calculated according to the following formula, where bits represent
the respective warnings and error conditions:

Query active errors and warnings of the weighing
device.

Weighing device returns the error code.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Error code including all device errors and
warnings

• The list of errors and warnings is always product-specific. Refer to the corresponding user manual of the

product for a complete list of device errors and warnings.

The bits for the warning and error conditions are explained in the table below. SLP85xD load cells are taken as
example:

Bit Error

Code

0 10 Non-volatile data memory

1 102 Zero drift error Zero drift (actual zero

2 103 Supply voltage error Supply voltage > 33V

3 104 PCBA temperature error PCBA (main board)

Meaning Error / Warning Condition Weighing Response

error (EEPROM)

Error during read/write
process

compared to user calibrated
zero) > 10% of maximum
capacity

temperature >80°C

Send the error code instead of
the weight value
Example: SVSV102

Commands and Responses56 MT-SICS Interface Command

Bit Error

Meaning Error / Warning Condition Weighing Response

Code

4 200 Measuring sensor temperature

warning

Temperature of the measuring
sensor is out of the
compensated range
[-10°C… 40°C]

5 201 Measuring sensor temperature

gradient warning

Temperature change of the
measuring sensor is out of
tolerance
(∆T / ∆t > 0.5⁰C / 60s)

6 202 PCBA temperature warning 70°C < PCBA (main board)

temperature <80°C

7 203 Supply voltage warning Supply voltage is out of

tolerances [10V… … 30V]

8 204 Zero drift warning 1% of max. cap. < zero drift

(actual zero compared to user
calibrated zero) <10% of
max. cap.

9 205 Load cell overload Weight value > Maximum

capacity

11

0 Reserved for future use None
…
31

Send weight value
Example: SVSV10Vg

Examples

E02

Ü

E02VAV8

Û

E02

Ü

E02VAV102 (26+27)

Û

See also

2 E03 – Current system errors and warnings}Page58

Query active errors and warnings of the weighing
device.

PCBA (main board) temperature is higher than 80°C.
Device returns the error code 104 to weight request

commands.

Query active errors and warnings of the weighing
device.

PCBA (main board) temperature is higher than 70°C
and supply voltage is out of tolerances.

Commands and Responses 57MT-SICS Interface Command

E03 – Current system errors and warnings

Description

Use E03 to ask the current errors and warnings of the weighing device together with the error code and the error
message.

Syntax

Command

E03

Responses

E03VAV<Index>V<Code>V<Message>

E03VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Index>

<Code>

<Message>

Integer

Integer

String

0 … 31

0

10

102

103

104

200

201

202

203

204

205

128 chars

Query current errors and warnings of the weighing
device.

Weighing device returns the error code and the error
message.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Index for the error code and message

No error

Non-volatile data memory error (EEPROM)

Zero drift error

Supply voltage error

PCBA temperature error

Measuring sensor temperature warning

Measuring sensor temperature gradient warning

PCBA temperature warning

Supply voltage warning

Zero drift warning

Load cell overload

Error text message in UTF-8

Comment

• UTF-8 is ASCII compatible if only the code of the first 127 characters is used.

Examples

E03

Ü

Query current errors and warnings of the weighing
device.

E03VAV0V0V"No error"

Û

Weighing device returns the error code and the error
message.

E03

Ü

Query current errors and warnings of the weighing
device.

E03VBV0V104V"PCBA temperature error"

Û

Weighing device returns active error codes and corre­sponding messages.

E03VAV1V203V"Supply voltage warning"

See also

2 E02 – Weighing device errors and warnings}Page56

Commands and Responses58 MT-SICS Interface Command

F01 – Automatic prefilling configuration

∑

=

ports onou tpu t

Bit

OutputOn 2

Description

Use F01 to activate or deactivate the prefilling process, to assign digital outputs to the prefilling process and to
set the prefilling duration.

Syntax

Commands

F01

F01V<Active>V<OutputOn>V<Duration>

Responses

F01VAV<Active>V<OutputOn>V<Duration>
F01VA
F01VI
F01VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Active>

<OutputOn>

Boolean

Bit set

0: off
1: on

(8 bits)

Query the current configuration for automatic prefilling
function.

Set the configuration for the automatic prefilling
function.

Current configuration for automatic prefilling function.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Activate / deactivate the prefilling function

Set of digital outputs which will remain
high during prefilling

<Duration>

Float

0 … 65535ms

Prefilling duration

Comments

• Target of the prefilling is to start the filling process with a low speed in order to avoid the foaming of the

liquid in-side the container.

• <OutputOn> defines which output ports are assigned to the prefilling process. This parameter is calculated

as a bit set. See the table below for the definition of the bit set:

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Output-8 Output-7 Output-6 Output-5 Output-4 Output-3 Output-2 Output-1

Examples

F01

Ü

Query the current configuration for automatic prefilling
function.

F01VAV1V12V500

Û

Prefilling is activated and the digital outputs 3 and 4
are assigned to this process (22+23=12). This
process will last for 500ms.

F01V1V5V100

Ü

Activate prefilling with the digital outputs 3 and 1
(5=22+20) and a duration of 100ms.

F01VA

Û

Command understood and executed successfully.

Commands and Responses 59MT-SICS Interface Command

F02 – Material filling duration configuration

Description

Use F02 to configure the material filling duration for filling applications. This is the waiting time in order to
capture the filling material in the air after all filling valves are shut.

Syntax

Commands

F02

F02V<Duration>

Responses

F02VAV<Duration>
F02VA
F02VI
F02VL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Duration>

Float

0 …
65535ms

Query the current configuration for material filling
duration.

Set the configuration for the material filling duration.

Current configuration for material filling duration.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Material filling duration

Comment

• Target of the material filling duration is to wait for the filling material that is still in the air after all filling

valves are closed and to capture this material inside the container.

Examples

F02

Ü

Query the current configuration for material filling
duration.

F02VAV400

Û

Ü
Û

F02V200
F02VA

Material filling duration is configured as 400ms.

Set material filling duration to 200ms.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Commands and Responses60 MT-SICS Interface Command

F03 – Automatic refilling configuration

Description

Use F03 to activate or deactivate the refilling function. It automatically sets the selected output port for a time
calculated by the optimization function.

Syntax

Commands

F03

F03V<Active>

Responses

F03VAV<Active>
F03VA
F03VI
F03VL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Active>

Boolean

0: off
1: on

Query the current configuration for the automatic
refilling function.

Activate or deactivate the automatic refilling function.

Current status of automatic refilling function.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Activate / deactivate the automatic refilling function

Comments

• Target of the automatic refilling function is to fill the container up to the target weight automatically, in case

the actual final weight is less than the target reference weight.

• For the refilling function, the output port(s) is/are selected automatically which is/are connected to the

valve(s) that control(s) the final part of the filling process (fine filling).

The selected output port(s) will be activated and it/they will remain high for certain duration.

Examples

F03

Ü

Query the current configuration for automatic refilling
function.

F03VAV0

Û

Ü
Û

F03V1
F03VA

Automatic refilling function is not active.

Activate the automatic refilling function.

Command understood and executed successfully.

See also

2 F13 – Filling phase configuration}Page77
2 F15 – Digital output function configuration}Page80

Commands and Responses 61MT-SICS Interface Command

F04 – Target weight configuration

Description

Use F04 to set a target reference weight for the filling application.

Syntax

Commands

F04

F04V<TargetWeight>V<Unit>V<NegTolP>V
<PosTolP>

Responses

F04VAV<TargetWeight>V<Unit>V<NegTolP>V
<PosTolP>

F04VA
F04VI
F04VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<TargetWeight>

<Unit>

<NegTolP>

<PosTolP>

Float Reference target weight

String

Float

Float

g, mg or
ug

%

%

Query the reference target weight.

Configure the reference target weight.

Current configuration of the target weight.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Unit of the reference target weight

Negative tolerance limit given as percentage of

<TargetWeight>

Positive tolerance limit given as percentage of

<TargetWeight>

Comments

• Actual final weight is compared to reference target weight to determine the success of the filling application.

• Optimization- and refilling functions do their calculations based on the target weight.

• Filling function is deactivated if the target weight is configured as F04V0.

Examples

F04

Ü

F04VAV1000VgV1V2

Û

Query the reference target weight.

Reference target weight is configured as 1000 g with
negative tolerance limit of 1% (-10g) and positive
tolerance limit of 2% (+20g) .

F04V2000VgV5V5

Ü

Define the reference target weight as 2000g with
negative and positive tolerance limits of 5%
(±100g).

F04VA

Û

Command understood and executed successfully.

See also

2 F03 – Automatic refilling configuration}Page61
2 F05 – Optimization function configuration}Page63

Commands and Responses62 MT-SICS Interface Command

F05 – Optimization function configuration

Description

Use F05 to activate or deactivate the optimization function and configure the optimization method and its
degree. Optimization function is used to reconfigure the cut-off points for the valves automatically in case of a
mismatch between the reference target weight and the actual final weight.

Syntax

Commands

F05

F05V<Active>V<Method>V<Degree>

Responses

F05VAV<Active>V<Method>V<Degree>
F05VA
F05VI
F05VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Active>

<Method>

<Degree>

Boolean

Integer

Integer

0: off
1: on

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

Query the configuration of the optimization function.

Configure the optimization function.

Current configuration of the optimization function.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Activate / deactivate the optimization function

Feedback optimization-1

Feedback optimization-2

Feed forward optimization

Both method 1 and 3

Both method 2 and 3

High optimization degree

Medium optimization degree

Low optimization degree

Comments

• Optimization function has the purpose of reconfiguring the cut-off points within the actual or subsequent

filling cycle such that the actual final weight stays within tolerances in shortest filling time.

• Different methods for the optimization are explained below:

Method-1

In this method, the biggest cut-off point is optimized according to the deviation from the target weight. All other
cut-off points are reconfigured according to the optimization step of the biggest cut-off point.

With this method, actual filling weight is optimized based on the deviation from the reference target weight.

Method-2

In this method, all cut-off points are optimized according to the biggest cut-off point such that the filling time is
reduced as much as possible.

With this method, all cut-off points are brought closer to the biggest cut-off point, thus total filling time is
reduced.

Method-3

This method can be used, if there is a variable (not constant) flow rate from one or all of the filling valves. In
this case, the average value of the variable flow rate over the last 10 filling cycles is calculated and the biggest
cut-off point is optimized based on this value.

Commands and Responses 63MT-SICS Interface Command

Method-4

Set both method 1 and method 3.

Method-5

Set both method 2 and method 3.

• You can refer to the operating instructions of the SLP85xD load cells for more details regarding optimization

calculations.

Examples

F05

Ü

F05VAV1V1V1

Û

Query the status of the optimization function.

Optimization function is activated with feedback
optimization-1 and high optimization degree.

F05V1V2V3

Ü

Activate the optimization function with feedback
optimization-2 and low optimization degree.

F05VA

Û

Command understood and executed successfully.

See also

2 F04 – Target weight configuration}Page62
2 F13 – Filling phase configuration}Page77

Commands and Responses64 MT-SICS Interface Command

F06 – Weight monitor function configuration

Description

Use F06 to configure the weight monitor function. This function can be configured to monitor the filling process
based on weight increase.

Syntax

Commands

F06

F06V<N>

F06V<N>V<Active>V<Delta>V<Unit>

Responses

F06VBV<N>V<Active>V<Delta>V<Unit>
F06VBV…
F06VAV<N>VActive>V<Delta>V<Unit>

F06VAV<N>VActive>V<Delta>V<Unit>

F06VA
F06VI
F06VL

Query the current configuration for weight monitor
function.

Query the current configuration for a certain normal
filling process.

Set the configuration for weight monitor function.

Current configuration for weight monitor function.

Current configuration for a certain normal filling
process,

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<N>

Integer

1 … 5

Number of the normal filling process which will be
monitored with this function

<Active>

<Delta>

Boolean

Float The difference between the filling characteristic curve

0: off
1: on

Activate / deactivate the weight monitor function

and monitor characteristic curve

<Unit>

String

g, mg

Unit of the parameter <Delta>

Comments

• When activated, this function builds a monitor curve which sets the lower limit for the actual filling curve. If

the actual filling curve goes below the monitor curve, this implies that there is an error in the filling appli­cation. This error is interpreted as bag/bottle breakage.

• If this error occurs, following steps are taken:

– Remaining filling process is stopped
– Error bit for the bag/bottle breakage is set, see command [F09 – Filling application status}Page70]
– Set the output I/O port if configured as "Alarm" message

• After the error condition is removed, filling process can be continued with the F10V2 command.

• You can refer to the operating instructions of the SLP85xD load cells for more details regarding the definition

of the weight monitor function.

Commands and Responses 65MT-SICS Interface Command

Examples

F06

Ü

F06VBV1V1V1Vg

Û

F06VBV2V1V1Vg
F06VBV3V1V1Vg
F06VBV4V1V1Vg
F06VAV5V1V1Vg

F06V2

Ü

F06VAV2V1V1Vg

Û

or

F06VAV2V0V1Vg

Û

See also

2 F09 – Filling application status}Page70
2 F13 – Filling phase configuration}Page77

Query the current configuration for weight monitor
function.

Weight monitor function is activated for all filling
phases and follows the characteristic filling curve with
a delta parameter of 1g.

Query the current configuration for 2nd filling phase.

Filling monitor function is activated for the 2nd filling
phase and follows the actual filling curve with a
distance of 1g.

Weight monitor function is deactivated for 2nd filling
phase.

Commands and Responses66 MT-SICS Interface Command

F07 – Time monitor function configuration

Description

Use F07 to configure the weight monitor function. This function can be configured to monitor the filling process
based on time.

Syntax

Commands

F07

F07V<N>

F07V<N>V<Active>V<TOUT>

Responses

F07VBV<N>V<Active>V<TOUT>
F07VBV…
F07VAV<N>VActive>V<TOUT>

F07VAV<N>VActive>V<TOUT>
F07VA
F07VI
F07VL

Query the current configuration for time monitor
function.

Query the current configuration for a certain cut-off
point.

Set the configuration for time monitor function.

Current configuration for time monitor function.

Current configuration for a certain cut-off point.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<N>

<Active>

<TOUT>

Integer

Boolean

Float Time-out duration for the selected cut-off point given in

1 … 5

0: off
1: on

Number of the cut-off point

Activate / deactivate the time monitor function

seconds

Comments

• This type of monitor function can be used to monitor whether filling material is filled continuously. If filling is

interrupted, it can be understood based on the timeout parameters at which filling phase the problem has
occurred.

• If one of the timeout parameters is exceeded, remaining filling process is stopped and the corresponding

error bit is set <TOUTN>, see command [F09 – Filling application status}Page70]. This error is inter­preted as the interruption of the filling material.

• After the error condition is removed, filling process can be continued with the F10V2 command.

• You can refer to the operating instructions of the SLP85xD load cells for more details regarding the definition

of the time monitor function.

Examples

F07

Ü

Query the current configuration for time monitor
function.

F07VBV1V1V1.5

Û

F07VBV2V1V2.5
F07VBV3V0V0
F07VBV4V0V0
F07VAV5V0V0

Time monitor function is activated with the timeout
durations of 1.5s for cut-off point-1 and 2.5s for the
cut-off point-2. Time monitor function is not activated
for the cut-off points 3, 4 and 5.

Commands and Responses 67MT-SICS Interface Command

F07V1V1V2

Ü

F07VA

Û

or

F07V2

Ü

F07VAV2V0V0.0

Û

See also

2 F09 – Filling application status}Page70
2 F13 – Filling phase configuration}Page77

Activate the time monitor function for the 1st cut-off
point with a timeout duration of 2s.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Query the current configuration for 2nd cut-off point.

Time monitor function is deactivated for 2nd cut-off
point.

Commands and Responses68 MT-SICS Interface Command

F08 – Filling statistics

Description

Use F08 to query or reset the statistics of the filling application.

Syntax

Commands

F08

F08V0

Responses

F08VAV<Mean>V<Std>V<Sum>V<Count>V
<ActualWeight>V<Unit>V<TotalTime>

F08VA
F08VI
F08VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Mean>

<Std>

<Sum>

<Count>

<ActualWeight>

<Unit>

<TotalTime>

Float Mean value of all actual filling results

Float Standard deviation of all actual filling results

Float Accumulated weight value of all previous filling cycles

Float Number of total filling cycles

Float Last filling result recorded by the load cell

String

g, mg, ug

Float Last total filling time recorded by the load cell. Unit

Query the statistics for the filling application.

Reset the statistics for the filling application.

Current statistics for the filling application.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Unit of the weight parameters

given in seconds (s)

Comments

• Filling statistics are calculated by the load cell on a continuous basis, until it is reset by the user with the

F08V0 command.

• Only successful filling cycles are reflected in the statistics which are not interrupted by manual intervention

or aborted due to an error.

Examples

F08

Ü

F08VAV1000.050V1.5V1000000.050V

Û

1000V1000.100VgV4.050

Query the statistics for the filling application.

Mean weight value of the filled containers is

1000.050g with a standard deviation of 1.5g, and
the accumulated weight value of all previous filling
cycles is 1000.050kg. In total, 1000 filling cycles
have elapsed.

Last filling cycle resulted with 1000.100g as the final
weight and 4.050 seconds as the filling time.

F08V0

Ü
Û

F08VA

Reset the filling statistics.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Commands and Responses 69MT-SICS Interface Command

F09 – Filling application status

∑

=

statusbit on

Bit

Status 2

Description

Use F09 to query the status of the filling application.

Syntax

Command

F09

Responses

F09VAV<Status>
F09VA
F09VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Status>

Bit Set

Comments

• Filling application status is calculated as a bit set according to the following table:

Bit Designation Status / Error Condition

0 General Status Bit Set if any other bit is 1

1 TareWeight+ Set if container weight > upper limit for tare weight

2 TareWeight- Set if container weight < lower limit for tare weight

3 TOUT1 Set if filling time until 1st cut-off point > timeout parameter-1

4 TOUT2 Set if filling time until 2nd cut-off point > timeout parameter-2

5 TOUT3 Set if filling time until 3rd cut-off point > timeout parameter-3

6 TOUT4 Set if filling time until 4th cut-off point > timeout parameter-4

7 TOUT5 Set if filling time until 4th cut-off point > timeout parameter-5

8 Bag/Bottle Breakage Set if the weight value of the actual filling curve < weight value of the monitor

characteristic curve

9 TOL- Set if the final filling weight < lower tolerance limit of target weight

10 TOL+ Set if the final filling weight > upper tolerance limit of target weight

11 EMPTY

12 READY Set once final filling weight is determined and reset once a new container is

13 RESERVED

14 RESERVED

15 RESERVED

Remains high during the emptying process, see command [F16 – Emptying
function configuration}Page82]

placed

Query the status of the filling application.

Current status of the filling application.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Status of the filling application calculated
as bit set

Refer to the table under the comments for
the definition of the individual bits

Commands and Responses70 MT-SICS Interface Command

• The general status bit is set automatically if one of the error bits (Bit-1 to Bit-10) is set.

• Filling application is stopped automatically, if one of the error bits (Bit-1 to Bit-8) is set.

• The values in this register are reset automatically once run or abort command, see command [F10 –

Control filling}Page72] is received by the weighing device.

• The status bits (READY & EMPTY) can be monitored by the control system to check when it is the right time

to place a new empty container on the weighing platform after a filling cycle is finished.

Example

F09

Ü

F09VAV97

Û

See also

2 F10 – Control filling}Page72

Query the statistics for the filling application.

Following conditions are met; (97=1100001B):

• Timeout for 3th cut-off point is reached.

• Timeout for 4th cut-off point is reached.

Commands and Responses 71MT-SICS Interface Command

F10 – Control filling

Running

Suspended

Inial state

Abort

Run

Filling finished/Applicaon Error

Run

Resume

Description

Use F10 to control the state of the filling application.

Syntax

Command

F10V<Action>

Responses

F10VAV<Action>
F10VA
F10VI
F10VL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Action>

Integer

0

1

2

Comments

• After power-on, the device enters into initial state. Based on the state of the device, different filling control

commands are possible:
– Run F10V0: Start the filling cycle from the initial or suspended state, and clear all the filling application

status F09. That means that a new filling cycle will start.

– Abort F10V1: Cancel or interrupt the filling cycle when in the running state.
– Resume F10V2: Continue the filling cycle from the suspended state.

Change the status of the filling control.

Status of the filling control is changed.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Run the filling application

Abort the filling application

Resume the filling application

• Once the filling cycle is finished or there are application errors, device enters into the suspended state.

• Under suspended status, user can send Resume F10V2 command to continue the unfinished filling cycle,

or send the Run F10V0 command to start a new filling cycle. Main difference between the "Resume" and
"Run" commands is that "Run" command will clear all the filling application status F09, whereas the
"Resume" command doesn`t change the content of the filling application status.

• If the device is in the suspended status and user wants to start a new filling process, it only needs to send

the "Run" command. It is not necessary to return from the "Suspended" status to the "Initial" State.

Commands and Responses72 MT-SICS Interface Command

Example

F10V0

Ü

F10VA

Û

See also

2 F11 – Report filling state}Page74

Run the filling application.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Commands and Responses 73MT-SICS Interface Command

F11 – Report filling state

Running

Suspended

Inial state

Abort

Run

Filling finished/Applicaon Error

Run

Resume

Description

Use F11 to query the current state of the filling application.

Syntax

Command

F11

Responses

F11VAV<State>
F11VI
F11VL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<State>

Integer

0

1

2

Comments

• Use F11 to query the state of the filling machine before sending the filling control command F10.

• Following states are possible:

– Initial state: After power-on, the device enters into initial state.

– Running state: Filling application is running.

– Suspended / Finished state: Once the filling cycle is finished or there are application errors, device

enters into the suspended state. Under suspended status, user can send Resume F10V2 command to
continue the unfinished filling cycle, or send the Run F10V0 command to start a new filling cycle.

Query the current state of the filling application.

Current state of the filling application.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Initial state

Running

Suspended / Finished

Example

F11

Ü
Û

F11V1

Query the current state of the filling application.

Filling application is running.

See also

2 F10 – Control filling}Page72

Commands and Responses74 MT-SICS Interface Command

F12 – Filling stability criteria configuration

Description

Use F12 to define the stability criteria for the final control weighing of the filled material.

Syntax

Commands

F12

F12V<Tol>V<ObserTimeOut>V
<StabTimeOut>

Responses

F12VAV<Tol>V<ObserTimeOut>V
<StabTimeOut>

F12VA
F12VI
F12VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Tol>

<ObserTimeOut>

<StabTimeOut>

Float 0.1 … 1000 Tolerance in digits (smallest weight increment) within

Float 0 … 32535 Observation time in milliseconds during which the

Float 0 … 32535 Stabilization timeout in milliseconds. If this duration is

Query the stability criteria for the final control
weighing.

Define the stability criteria for the final control
weighing.

Current configuration of the stability criteria for the final
control weighing.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

which the value must stay to be regarded as stable

value must stay within tolerance in order to be
regarded as stable

reached during control weighing, last measured value
will be taken as the final weight result, regardless from
the fulfillment of the stabilization criteria

Comment

• During stabilization timeout <StabTimeOut>, actual weight is tested for stability. If the stability condition is

met, that means if the actual weight value stays within <Tol> for the duration of <ObserTimeOut>, this is
determined as the filling result, even if the stabilization timeout <StabTimeOut> has not yet expired. In any
case, the last weight value will be taken as the filling result when the stabilization timeout <StabTimeOut>
has expired.

Examples

F12

Ü

Query the stability criteria for the final control
weighing.

F12VAV1.0V200V1000

Û

Final weight has to stay within 1 digit for the duration
of 200ms in order to be regarded as stable. Last
measured value will be taken as the filling result after
1000ms has expired since the start of control
weighing.

Commands and Responses 75MT-SICS Interface Command

F12V5.0V300V500

Ü

F12VA

Û

Set stability criteria as follows: Final weight has to stay
within 5 digits for 300ms in order to be regarded as
stable. However, last measured value will be taken as
the filling result if 500ms expires without a stable
weight value being detected.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Commands and Responses76 MT-SICS Interface Command

F13 – Filling phase configuration

∑

=

ports onou tpu t

Bit

OutputOn 2

Description

Use F13 to set the configuration for different filling phases. Up to 5 different filling phases can be configured.

Syntax

Commands

F13

F13V<N>

F13V<N>V<Active>V<OutputOn>V<Weight­N>V<Unit>V<LockDurationN>

Responses

F13VBV<N>V<Active>V<OutputOn>V
<WeightN>V<Unit>V<LockDurationN>
…

F13VAV<N>V<Active>V<OutputOn>V
<WeightN>V<Unit>V<LockDurationN>

F13VAV<N>V<Active>V<OutputOn>V
<WeightN>V<Unit>V<LockDurationN>

F13VA
F13VI
F13VL

Query the configuration for the filling phases.

Query the current configuration for a specific filling
phase.

Set the configuration for a specific filling phase.

Current configuration for the filling phases.

Current configuration for a specific filling phase.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<N>

<Active>

<OutputOn>

Integer

Boolean

Bit set

1 … 5

0: off
1: on

Number of the filling phase

Activate / deactivate selected filling phase

Set of the digital outputs which will
remain high during the selected filling
phase

<WeightN>

Float Upper limit value (cut-off point) for the

selected filling phase

<Unit>

<LockDurationN>

String

Float

g, mg, ug

0 … 65535

Available units for the cut-off point

Lock-out duration given in milliseconds

Comments

• Filling phases can be configured with an upper limit value (cut-off point) and lock-out duration. User can

assign to each filling phase a set of output ports. Assigned output port(s) will remain high (logic 1) until
the upper limit value (cut-off point) and they will be reset (logic 0) if the upper limit value (cut-off point)
has been exceeded.

• Filling phases must be defined in correct sequence (1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5).

• Lock-out duration is defined as the time duration which prevents current filling phase from being cut off

prematurely as a result of peak loads (overshoot).

Commands and Responses 77MT-SICS Interface Command

Example

F13

Ü

F13VBV1V1V3V500.0VgV250

Û

F13VBV2V1V6V850.0VgV100
F13VBV3V0V0V0.0VgV0
F13VBV4V0V0V0.0VgV0
F13VBV5V0V0V0.0VgV0

Query the configuration for the filling phases.

Filling phase-1 is activated and is controlled by output
ports 1 and 2 (3=00011B) which will remain high
until 500g is measured by the load cell. After filling
phase-1 is activated, a lock-out time of 250ms will
be introduced where monitored weight values are not
allowed to change the filling phase.

Filling phase-2 is activated and is controlled by output
ports 2 and 3 (6=00110B) which will remain high
between 500g and 850g. After filling phase-2 is
activated (at 500g), a lock-out time of 100ms will
be introduced where monitored weight values are not
allowed to change the filling phase.

All other normal filling processes are not activated.

Commands and Responses78 MT-SICS Interface Command

F14 – Automatic tare configuration

Description

Use F14 to configure the automatic tare function.

Syntax

Commands

F14

F14V<Active>V<Weight>V<Unit>V
<LowTolP>V<UppTolP>V<Delay>

Responses

F14VAV<Active>V<Weight>V<Unit>V
<LowTolP>V<UppTolP>V<Delay>

F14VA
F14VI
F14VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Active>

<Weight>

<Unit>

<LowTolP>

<UppTolP>

<Delay>

Boolean

Float Expected weight of the container

String

Float

Float

Float

0: off
1: on

g, mg, ug

%

%

0 … 65535

Query the configuration for the automatic tare function.

Set the configuration for the automatic tare function.

Current configuration for the automatic tare function.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Activate / deactivate automatic tare function

Available units for the expected container weight

Lower tolerance limit for the tare weight given as % of
the expected container weight

Upper tolerance limit for the tare weight given as % of
the expected container weight

Introduced delay for the automatic tare function given
in milliseconds

Comments

• Automatic tare function can be activated if the expected container weight is known.

• If the actual container weight is less than the lower tolerance limit of the expected container weight,

"TareWeight-" bit is set in the filling application status register, see command [F09 – Filling application
status}Page70] and the filling application is stopped.

• If the actual container weight is more than the upper tolerance limit of the expected container weight,

"TareWeight+" bit is set in the filling application status register, see command [F09 – Filling application
status}Page70] and the filling application is stopped.

Example

F14

Ü

F14VAV1V50.0VgV2.0V1.0V500

Û

Query the configuration for the automatic tare function.

Automatic tare function is activated. Container weight
has to be between 49g (50g – 2%) and 50.5g
(50g + 1%) in order to be accepted. 500ms delay
is introduced after the entry of the start trigger to
perform tare.

See also

2 F09 – Filling application status}Page70

Commands and Responses 79MT-SICS Interface Command

F15 – Digital output function configuration

Description

Use F15 to assign roles to digital output ports.

Syntax

Commands

F15

F15V<Output>V<Function>

Responses

F15VBV<Output>V<Function>
…

F15VAV<Output>V<Function>
F15VAV<Output>V<Function>
F15VA
F15VI
F15VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Output>

<Function>

Integer

Integer

1 … 5

0

1

2

3

4

Query the roles of all digital output ports.

Query the role of a specific digital output port.

Current assigned roles for all output ports.

Current assigned role for a specific output port.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Number of the digital output port

No function

Ready Signal

Empty Signal

Alarm Signal

Valve Control

Comments

• Only a single function can be assigned to each output port.

• Same function can be assigned to multiple output ports except the alarm function. If one output is set to

"Alarm" function, another output which is already set to "Alarm" will be set to "No function" automatically,
because only one output can be set as alarm.

• If the role of one output port is set or changed for the "Valve" function, then all the settings for the

commands F01, F03 and F13 must be checked for consistency.

• The values that these functions can take are given in the table below:

Function Condition for "0" Condition for "1"

NoFunction Always Never

Ready Signal By default

"READY" bit is set, see command [F09 – Filling application
status}Page70]

Empty Signal By default

"EMPTY" bit is set, see command [F09 – Filling application
status}Page70]

Alarm Signal By default

"General Status Bit" bit is set, see command [F09 – Filling appli­cation status}Page70]

Valve Control By default

Based on the status of the filling application, see command [F01
– Automatic prefilling configuration}Page59], [F03 – Automatic
refilling configuration}Page61], [F13 – Filling phase configu­ration}Page77]

Commands and Responses80 MT-SICS Interface Command

Example

F15

Ü

F15VBV1V1

Û

F15VBV2V2
F15VBV3V3
F15VBV4V4
F15VAV5V4

See also

2 F01 – Automatic prefilling configuration}Page59
2 F03 – Automatic refilling configuration}Page61
2 F13 – Filling phase configuration}Page77

Query the roles of all digital output ports.

Following functions are assigned to the digital output
ports:

• Output-1: "Ready Signal".

• Output-2: "Empty Signal".

• Output-3: "Alarm Signal".

• Output-4 and Output-5: "Valve Control".

Commands and Responses 81MT-SICS Interface Command

F16 – Emptying function configuration

Description

Use F16 to set the durations for the emptying and zeroing functions.

Syntax

Commands

F16

F16V<Active>V<EmptyDuration>V
<ZeroDuration>

Responses

F16VAV<Active>V<EmptyDuration>V
<ZeroDuration>

F16VA
F16VI
F16VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Active>

<EmptyDuration>

<ZeroDuration>

Boolean

Float

Float

0: off
1: on

0 to
65535

0 to
65535

Query the status for the emptying and zeroing
functions.

Set the durations for the emptying and zeroing
functions.

Current status for the emptying and zeroing functions.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Activate / deactivate emptying and zeroing functions

Bottle/container unloading time in milliseconds during
which the "Empty" signal is active

Waiting time after the bottle/container is removed,
before sending the zero command to the load cell

Comments

• During the <EmptyDuration>, the "Empty" signal is active, and indicates that the bottle/container is being

removed from the platform of the weighing device.

• After the <EmptyDuration>, if the filling process is controlled by gross weight, then the application must

wait for the <ZeroDuration> to send the zero command in order to keep the filling accuracy; if the filling
process is controlled by the net weight, this process is skipped.

Example

F16

Ü

Query the status for the emptying and zeroing
functions.

F16VAV1V500V1000

Û

Emptying and zeroing functions are activated. Current
configured <EmptyDuration> is 500ms, and the

<ZeroDuration> is 1000ms.

See also

2 F09 – Filling application status}Page70

Commands and Responses82 MT-SICS Interface Command

FCUT – Filter characteristics (cut-off frequency)

Description

Use FCUT to set the cut-off frequency of the fixed filter.

Syntax

Commands

FCUT

FCUTV<Frequency>

Responses

FCUTVAV<Frequency>
FCUTVA
FCUTVI
FCUTVL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Frequency>

Float

0 or <

0.001Hz

0.001Hz

- 20.0Hz

Query cut-off frequency.

Set cut-off frequency.

Current cut-off frequency.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

not active (M02 active)

Cut-off frequency

Comments

• To use the command FCUT you have to set [M01}Page144] to 2 and <Frequency> ≥ 0.001Hz.

• If FCUT is activated (<Frequency> ≥ 0.001Hz), it will override any settings for ambient conditions

([M02}Page145]) in sensor mode.

Examples

FCUT

Ü

FCUTVAV0.1

Û

M01V2

Ü

M01VA

Û

FCUTV3.0

Û

FCUTVA

Û

Query actual cut-off frequency.

Actual cut-off frequency is 0.1Hz.

Change weighing mode to sensor mode to enable

FCUT.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Set cut-off frequency to 3.0Hz.

Command understood and executed successfully.

See also

2 M01 – Weighing mode}Page144
2 M02 – Environment condition}Page145

Commands and Responses 83MT-SICS Interface Command

FSET – Reset all settings to factory defaults

Description

Use FSET to reset all settings to factory defaults.

Syntax

Command

FSETV<Exclusion>

Responses

FSETVA
FSETVL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Exclusion>

Integer

0

1

2

Comments

• The FSET command cannot be canceled by [@}Page15].

• All user settings except date ([DAT}Page47]) and time ([TIM}Page231]) are reset to factory values.

• In case resetting of the interface parameters is included (FSETV1), the answer is returned with the current

interface settings and the interface parameters are reset afterwards.

• After the response FSETVA, the weigh module restarts and issues [I4}Page89] when it’s ready again.

• See COPT command to reset all settings on the optional interface.

Resets all user and interface settings as well as the
customer calibration to factory settings.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Communication parameters are not reset

Resets all settings

Communication parameters and adjustment
([C0}Page22], [C1}Page24], [C2}Page26],
[C3}Page28] and [C4}Page29]) are not reset

Example

FSETV1

Ü

FSETVA

Û

I4VAV"B123456789"

Û

See also

2 I4 – Serial number}Page89

Reset all settings to factory values.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Restart, I4 shows the serial number: B123456789.

Commands and Responses84 MT-SICS Interface Command

I0 – Currently available MT-SICS commands

Description

The I0 command lists all commands implemented in the present software.

All commands are listed first in level then in alphabetical order - even though levels are not supported anymore
the Syntax of this command hasn't changed.

Syntax

Command

I0

Responses

I0VBV<Level>V<"Command">
I0VBV<Level>V<"Command">
I0VB
…
I0VAV<Level>V<"Command">

I0VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Level>

<"Command">

Integer

String MT-SICS command

0

1

2

3

Send list of all implemented MT-SICS commands.

Number of the MT-SICS level where the command
belongs to
2nd (next) command implemented.
…
Last command implemented.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).

MT-SICS level 0 (Basic set)

MT-SICS level 1 (Elementary commands)

MT-SICS level 2 (Extended command list)

MT-SICS level 3 (Application specific command set)

Comments

• If a terminal and a weigh module, weighing platform are being used, the command list of the terminal is

output. If only a weigh module, platform is being used, the command list of the weigh module, platform is
shown.

• If I0 lists commands that cannot be found in the manual, these are reserved commands "for internal use"

or "for future use", and should not be used or altered in any way.

Example

I0

Ü

I0VBV0V"I0"

Û

I0VB…

Û

I0VBV0V"@"

Û

Send list of commands.

Level 0 command I0 implemented.

…
Level 0 command [@}Page15] (cancel) imple-

mented.

I0VBV1V"D"

Û

I0VB…

Û

I0VAV3V"SM4"

Û

Level 1 command D implemented.

…

Level 3 command SM4 implemented.

See also

2 @ – Cancel}Page15

Commands and Responses 85MT-SICS Interface Command

I1 – MT-SICS level and level versions

Description

Query MT-SICS level and versions.

Syntax

Command

I1

Responses

I1VAV<"Level">V<"V0">V<"V1">V<"V2">V
<"V3">

I1VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Level>

<"V0"> … <V"3">

String

String MT-SICS versions of the related level (0 to 3)

0

01

012

03

013

0123

3

Query of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions.

Current MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions.

Command understood but currently not executable.

MT-SICS level 0

MT-SICS level 0 and 1

MT-SICS level 0, 1 and 2

MT-SICS level 0 and 3

MT-SICS level 0, 1 and 3

MT-SICS level 0, 1, 2, and 3

Device-specific with MT-SICS level 3

Comment

• The command I14 provides more comprehensive and detailed information.

Example

I1

Ü

I1VAV"0123"V"2.00"V"2.20"V"1.00"V

Û

"1.50"

Query the current MT-SICS level and version.

Level 0-3 is implemented and the according version
numbers are shown.

See also

2 I14 – Device information}Page93

Commands and Responses86 MT-SICS Interface Command

I2 – Device data (Type and capacity)

Description

Use I2 to query the device data (type and capacity), including the weighing capacity. The response is output
as a single string.

Syntax

Command

I2

Responses

I2VAV<"Type>V<Capacity>V<Unit">
I2VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<"Type">

<"Capacity">

<"Unit">

String Type of balance or weigh module

String Capacity of balance or weigh module

String Weight unit

Comments

• With DeltaRange balances, the last decimal place is available only in the fine range.

• The number of characters of "text" depends on the balance type and capacity.

Query of the balance data.

Balance type and capacity.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring) .

Example

I2

Ü

I2VAV"WMS404C-LVWMS-BridgeV

Û

410.0090Vg"

See also

2 I14 – Device information}Page93

Query of the balance data.

Balance type and capacity.

Commands and Responses 87MT-SICS Interface Command

I3 – Software version number and type definition number

Description

Provides the software version number and the type definition number.

Syntax

Command

I3

Responses

I3VAV<"SoftwareVTDNR">
I3VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<"Software TDNR">

String Software version number and type definition number

Comments

• Only the software version of the terminal software is issued.

• If no terminal is present, the bridge software is issued instead.

• More detailed information is available with [I14}Page93].

Query of the balance software version and type
definition number.

Balance software version and type definition number.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. taring).

(TDNR)

Example

I3

Ü

I3VAV"2.10V10.28.0.493.142"

Û

See also

2 I14 – Device information}Page93

Query of the software version number(s) and type
definition number.

2.10: Software version number.

10.28.0.493.142: Type definition. number

Commands and Responses88 MT-SICS Interface Command

I4 – Serial number

Description

Use I4 to query the serial number of the balance terminal.

Syntax

Command

I4

Responses

I4VAV<"SerialNumber">
I4VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<"SerialNumber">

String Serial number

Comments

• The serial number agrees with that on the model plate and is different for every balance.

• The serial number can be used, for example, as a device address in a network solution.

• The balance response to I4 appears unsolicitedly after switching on and after the cancel command

[@}Page15].

• More detailed information is available with [I14}Page93].

• Only the serial number of the terminal is issued.

• If no terminal is present, the serial number of the bridge is issued instead.

Query of the serial number.

Serial number.

Command not understood, not executable at present
Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command,
e.g. initial zero setting).

Example

I4

Ü

I4VAV"B021002593"

Û

See also

2 @ – Cancel}Page15
2 I14 – Device information}Page93

Query of the serial number.

The serial number is "B021002593".

Commands and Responses 89MT-SICS Interface Command

I5 – Software material number

Description

Use I5 to query the software material number (SW-ID).

Syntax

Command

I5

Responses

I5VAV<"Software">
I5VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<"Software">

String Software material number and index

Comments

• The SW-ID is unique for every Software. It consists of a 8 digit number and an alphabetic character as an

index

• More detailed information is available with [I14}Page93].

• Only the SW-ID of the terminal is issued.

• If no terminal is present, the SW-ID of the bridge is issued instead.

Query of the software material number and index.

Software material number and index.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).

Example

I5

Ü

I5VAV"12121306C"

Û

See also

2 I14 – Device information}Page93

Query of the software material number and index.

12121306C: Software material number and index.

Commands and Responses90 MT-SICS Interface Command

I10 – Device identification

Description

Use I10 to query or define the balance identification (balance ID). This allows an individual name to be
assigned to a balance.

Syntax

Commands

I10

I10V<"ID">

Responses

I10VAV<"ID">
I10VA
I10VI

I10VL

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<"ID">

String

5 … 20
chars

Query of the current balance ID.

Set the balance ID.

Current balance ID.

Command understood and executed successfully.

Command understood but currently not executable
(balance is currently executing another command).

Command not executed as the balance ID is too long
(max. 20 characters).

Balance or weigh module identification

Comments

• A sequence of maximum 20 alphanumeric characters are possible as <ID>.

• The set balance ID is retained even after the cancel command [@}Page15].

Example

I10

Ü

I10VAV"MyVBalance"

Û

Query of the current balance ID.

The balance ID is "My Balance".

Commands and Responses 91MT-SICS Interface Command

I11 – Model designation

Description

This command is used to output the model designation.

Syntax

Command

I11

Responses

I11VAV<"Model">
I11VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<"Model">

String

Max 20
chars

Comments

• A sequence of maximum 20 alphanumeric characters is possible as <Model>.

• The following abbreviations used in model designations are relevant to MT-SICS:

DR = Delta Range.
DU = Dual Range.
/M, /A = Approved balance or weigh module.

Query of the current balance or weigh module type.

Current balance or weigh module type.

Type can not be transferred at present as another
operation is taking place.

Balance or weigh module type

Example

I11

Ü

I11VAV"WMS404C-L/10"

Û

Query of the current weigh module type.

The weigh module is an "WMS404C-L/10".

Commands and Responses92 MT-SICS Interface Command

I14 – Device information

Description

This command is used to output detailed information about the device. All components – including optional
accessories – are taken into account and the associated data is output.

Syntax

Command

I14V<No>

Responses

I14VAV<No>V<Index>V<"Info">
I14VI
I14VL

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<No>

<Index>

<"Info">

Integer

Integer Index of instrument module

String

0

1

2

3

4

5

<Bridge>

<Terminal>

<Option>

<Balance>

<Printer>

<Second
Display>

Query of the current balance information.

Current balance information.

Command understood but currently not executable.

Command understood but not executable (incorrect
parameter).

Instrument configuration

Instrument description

SW-identification number

SW version

Serial number

TDNR number

Weighing bridge information corresponding to <No>

Balance terminal information corresponding to <No>

Balance option information corresponding to <No>

Balance information corresponding to <No>

Printer information corresponding to <No>

Second Display information corresponding to <No>

Comments

• The response to the query of instrument configuration can comprise one or more lines (compact balances,

bridges with/without terminal etc.)

• The description of an option is the language-independent product name, e.g. "RS232-Option".

• If there are several modules of the same kind, the descriptions have an appendix, comprising of a hyphen

and a number. Examples: <Option-1>, <Option-2>.

Commands and Responses 93MT-SICS Interface Command

Examples

I14V0

Ü

I14VBV0V1V"Bridge"

Û

I14VBV0V2V"Terminal"

Û

I14VAV0V3V"Option"

Û

I14V1

Ü

I14VBV1V1V"X205T"

Û

I14VBV1V2V"PAT"

Û

I14VAV1V3V"RS232VOption"

Û

I14V2

Ü

I14VBV2V1V"11670123A"

Û

I14VBV2V2V"11670456B"

Û

I14VAV2V3V"11670789B"

Û

I14V3

Ü

I14VBV3V1V"4.23"

Û

I14VBV3V2V"4.10"

Û

I14VAV3V3V"1.01"

Û

Query of the current balance information.

Bridge.

Terminal.

Option.

Query of the current instrument descriptions.

Bridge is a "X205T".

Excellence Plus Terminal.

RS232 Option.

Query of the current Software identification numbers.

Software identification number of the bridge is
"11680123A".

Software identification number of the terminal is
"11680456B".

Software identification number of the option is
"11680789B".

Query of the current software versions.

Version of the bridge software is "4.23".

Version of the terminal software is "4.10".

Version of the RS232 option software is "1.01".

I14V4

Ü

I14VBV4V1V"0123456789"

Û

I14VBV4V2V"1234567890"

Û

I14VAV4V3V"2345678901"

Û

I14V5

Ü

I14VBV5V1V"1.2.3.4.5"

Û

I14VBV5V2V"1.2.3.4.5"

Û

I14VAV5V3V"1.2.3.4.5"

Û

Query of the serial numbers.

Serial number of the bridge is "0123456789".

Serial number of the terminal is "1234567890".

Serial number of the RS232 option is "2345678901".

Query of the type definition numbers.

Type definition number of the bridge is "1.2.3.4.5".

Type definition number of the terminal is "1.2.3.4.5".

Type definition number of the RS232 option is
"1.2.3.4.5".

Commands and Responses94 MT-SICS Interface Command

I15 – Uptime

Description

Delivers the uptime; the period during which the device program is executing since start or restart or reset.

Syntax

Command

I15

Responses

I15VAV<Minutes>
I15VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Minutes>

String Uptime (in minutes) since start or restart or reset

Example

I15

Ü

I15VAV123014

Û

Query the uptime.

Time in minutes since uptime, accuracy +/-5%.

Uptime can not be transferred at present as another
operation is taking place.

Query the uptime.

The balance program is executed approx. 123014
minutes (since start or restart or reset).

Commands and Responses 95MT-SICS Interface Command

I16 – Date of next service

Description

You can use I16 to query the date when the balance is next due to be serviced.

Syntax

Command

I16

Responses

I16VAV<Day>V<Month>V<Year>
I16VI

Parameters

Name Type Values Meaning

<Day>

<Month>

<Year>

Integer

Integer

Integer

01…31

01…12

2000…
2099

Example

I16

Ü

I16VAV19V07V2011

Û

Query the date of next service.

Current date of next service.

Date of next service can not be transferred at present
as another operation is taking place.

Day

Month

Year

Query the date of next service.

Date of next service is July 19, 2011.

Commands and Responses96 MT-SICS Interface Command

I21 – Revision of assortment type tolerances

Description

Use I21 to query the revision of assortment type tolerances.

Syntax

Command

I21

Responses

I21VAV<"Revision">
I21VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<"Revision">

String

7 … 30
chars

Example

I21

Ü

I21VAV"5678"

Û

Query the revision of assortment type tolerances.

Revision of assortment type tolerances.

Balance type can not be transferred at present as
another operation is taking place.

Revision

Query the revision of assortment type tolerances.

The revision is "5678".

Commands and Responses 97MT-SICS Interface Command

I26 – Operating mode after restart

Description

Use I26 to query the operating mode.

Syntax

Command

I26

Responses

I26VAV<Mode>
I26VI

Parameter

Name Type Values Meaning

<Mode>

Integer

0

1

2

3

Example

I26

Ü

I26VAV0

Û

Query of the operating mode.

Operating mode.

Operating mode can not be transferred at present as
another operation is taking place.

User mode

Production mode

Service mode

Diagnostic mode

Query of the operating mode.

Operation mode is: user mode.

Commands and Responses98 MT-SICS Interface Command