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
Note
•A Reverse Cable must be used to connect to a PC.
•A Modem Cable can not be used.
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Transmission data
Note
Output Data
Body Type
Gender
Height
Weight
Impedance
Fat %
Fat Mass
FFM
TBW
Age
BMI
BMR
•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)
PC
•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:
The receiving PC or Printer must be ready to accept output data immediately after measurement is
complete.
kg mode
lb mode
0:Standard or 2:Athletic
0:Standard or 2:Athletic
1:Male or 2:Female
1:Male or 2:Female
xxx (cm)
xxx.x (inch)
xxx.x (kg)
xxx.x (lb)
xxx (Ω)
xxx (Ω)
xx.x (%)
xx.x (%)
xxx.x (kg)
xxx.x (lb)
xxx.x (kg)
xxx.x (lb)
xxx.x (kg)
xxx.x (lb)
xx
xx.x
xxxxx (kJ)
xxxxx (kJ)
Byte Length
1
1
2 ~ 5
3 ~ 5
3
3 ~ 4
3 ~ 5
3 ~ 5
3 ~ 5
xx
1 ~ 2
xx.x
3 ~ 4
3 ~ 5
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