13.RS-232C Interface Instruction
This Instruction is for RS-232 interface connecting the TBF to a Personal Computer (PC) or Printer.
RS-232C interface is data OUTPUT ONLY!
The Body Composition Scale is not capable of receiving instructions from a PC.
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Specifications
Communication Standard
EIA RS-232C Compatible
Communication Method
Asynchronous
Baud Rate
2400bps
Data Length
7bits
Parity
EVEN
Stop Bit
1bit
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Signal Names and Connections
Terminal Number
Signal Name
1
*1
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
*1
5
GND
6
*1
7
*2
8
*2
*1: Pin No.1,4 and 6 are internal connection.
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No Connection
*2: Pin No.7 and 8 are internal connection.
TBF
1.
2.
RXD
3.
TXD
4.
5.
GND
6.
7.
8.
Note
•A Reverse Cable must be used to connect to a PC.
•A Modem Cable can not be used.
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1
5
6
9
PC
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
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Transmission data
Note
The receiving PC or Printer must be ready to accept output data immediately after measurement is
complete.
Output Data
kg mode
Body Type
0:Standard or 2:Athletic
Gender
1:Male or 2:Female
Height
xxx (cm)
Weight
xxx.x (kg)
Impedance
xxx (Ω)
Fat %
xx.x (%)
Fat Mass
xxx.x (kg)
FFM
xxx.x (kg)
TBW
xxx.x (kg)
Age
xx
BMI
xx.x
BMR
xxxxx (kJ)
•When measurement is taken in kg, the data will automatically be transmitted in cm and kg.
When measurement is taken in lb. the data will automatically be transmitted in inch and lb.
•When using [Weight Only] mode, data can not be transferred via the RS-232C port.
•BMR Conversion Formula : 1kcal = 4.184kJ
Output Data format
•Data is comma delimited.
•Terminal data are CR (ASCII format : 0 / DH) , LF (ASCII format : 0 / AH)
•Target Body Fat % data, and "Wrestler Mode" data can not be sent via the RS-232 port.
•Measurement data will be sent in the following format:
x , x , x x x , x x x
. x
,
x x x , x
x
x ,
x
x
. x , x x x x
x
lb mode
Byte Length
0:Standard or 2:Athletic
1
1:Male or 2:Female
1
xxx.x (inch)
2 ~ 5
xxx.x (lb)
3 ~ 5
xxx (Ω)
3
xx.x (%)
3 ~ 4
xxx.x (lb)
3 ~ 5
xxx.x (lb)
3 ~ 5
xxx.x (lb)
3 ~ 5
xx
1 ~ 2
xx.x
3 ~ 4
xxxxx (kJ)
3 ~ 5
x .
x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x
x
x . x
,
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