PCE Instruments PCE-LFG 5 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 21

USB MD8
The force gauge has two external ports: a USB port and an MD8 port.
6.1 USB port
The USB port is used to transmit data to a PC, as well as for recharging. Connect the USB cable to the charger
for recharging.
6.2 Multifunctional port
The MD8 port is a multifunctional port which includes an RS232 interface to connect to a printer or computer, as
well as two alarm outputs.
RS232 specifications
Data word length
Stop bit
Parity
Baud rate
Hardware flow control
You can change the baud rate in the menus.
Alarm output:
There are two alarm outputs. You can connect them to other equipment (such as a test stand, PLC, etc.) or to some
alarm units.
8 bits
1 bit
none
9600,19200, 38400
none
! Maximum permissible voltage
Pin 7 - pin 6, pin 4 - pin 6: 35 V
Pin 6 - pin 7, pin 6 - pin 4: 6 V
EN - 21