BM-08 Ethernet Interface
This Ethernet Interface can connect the BM series to the LAN port of a computer. When using the Ethernet
Interface, the weight data of the weighing instrument can be managed through the network.
Unpacking the BM -08
Installing the BM-08
Caution: Remove the AC adapter from the BM while doing the following work.
Step 1 Record the MAC address* (Hardware address)
printed on the BM–08 board (Shown in the
illustration above).
The MAC address is required when specifying the
IP address.
* Example: 00-20-4A-84-23-D6
Step 2 Unfasten the two screws from the panel on
the balance rear to remove the usb interface.
Step 3 Remove the cable connector from the usb interface
and insert it into the BM option board connector.
Step 4 Install the BM-08 option board in the balance
and secure it using the two screws that were
unfastened in step 2.
Connecting the BM-08 to a Computer
Caution
Contact the network manager before connecting the BM-08 to a network.
The BM-08 could generate a network error. A&D and dealers assume no responsibility for errors.
Preset the IP address and subnet mask to the BM-08 one by one.
The IP address, 172.16.100.2, is set for all units at the factory.
Do not duplicate an IP address.
The IP address can not be returned to factory setting automatically.
We recommend that you write the IP address on the supplied label.
Step 1 Connect the BM-08 and the computer using a hub and
straight cables. (When connecting directly without using
hub, use a cross cable)
Step 2 Reconnect the AC adapter of the BM to the balance.
Step 3 Input the IP addresses and subnet mask of the BM-08
and computer. Refer to the procedure [A&D WinCT-Plus]
[Manual.PDF] of the CD-ROM for the setting of devices.
Communication errors may occur with the wrong
procedure.
Step 4 Write the IP address on "the IP address label" and affix it
where you can see the address easily.
Step 5 Install the data acquisition software "RsMulti" into the
computer. Refer to [A&D WinCT-Plus]
[Manual.PDF] of
the CD-ROM for this installation.
The Outline for Windows Communication Software
Run the data acquisition software "RsMulti". Menu: [Start] [Program] [A&D WinCT-Plus] [RsMulti].
Refer to the [A&D WinCT-Plus]
[Manual] for the operation.
The software can acquire data from multiple devices connected with a LAN or RS-232C.
The software can control these devices with commands.
The software can acquire data transmitted from devices.
Example
:
When pressing the PRINT key of the balance, data is output and is acquired with the computer.
The stored data can be used with EXCEL. (Install the Microsoft EXCEL before use.)
Up to 100 weighing instruments can be connected. However, the number of connections may be
restricted depending on the computer’s performance and the frequency of data acquisition.
Example
Two balances are connected.
IP address Subnet mask
Computer 172.16.100.1
BM-20 172.16.100.2
BM-252 172.16.100.3
255.255.0.0
IP address label (5 labels)
Write the IP address on a label and use it for identification.
CD-ROM
Windows communication software WinCT-Plus
IP address protective cover (5 covers)
Affix a protective cover over the IP address label.
BM-08 board
Ethernet Interface
MAC address
Step 2
Step 4
BM-08 board
Scre
Cable
Step 3
Ste
1
AC adapter
Hub
Step1
Computer
Cross cable
Ste
2
Strai
ht cable
172.16.100.1 172.16.100.2 172.16.100.3
(BM-20) (BM-252)
Computer
Hub
Straight cable
×
3
sample window of the "RsMulti"