Advanced Systems & Designs, 600-22-METBBA422-MTI, Digimatic FlashCable for Mettler Toledo BBA | BBK Series Compact Scale
Features:
- Digimatic output FlashCable for Mettler Toledo BBA | BBK Series Compact Scale
- Sends data to GageMux or devices that recognize the Mitutoyo Digimatic signal
- Several options to trigger data
Send data to GageMux gage interface or other Digimatic input devices.The Mettler Toledo BBA Series stainless-steel scale is designed for applications in dry and short time wet industrial environments. It can communicate with FlashCable gage interface cable using a built-in RS232 interface. This FlashCable gage interface is designed to change the output on the Mettler Toledo BBA Series Compact Scale to a Digimatic output format. The 9-pin male connector on the Advanced Systems & Designs FlashCable connects to the female connector on the Mettler Toledo BBA Compact Scale.
This interface cable is designed to work with GageMux multi-input gage interface or other devices that recognize the Mitutoyo Digimatic signal. When properly connected to the GageMux, pin 9 of the 10-pin input port provides the power to the FlashCable gage interface. If using Digimatic input devices other than GageMux, pin 9 on the input port must provide a 5v DC power to the FlashCable gage interface.
When the FlashCable is properly connected to the Digimatic device, the LED on the FlashCable turns solid GREEN. The LED will flash RED when the data request is transmitted.
The data transfer can be triggered using any of the following methods:
- Using the print button on the Mettler Toledo BBA Series Compact Scale
- Using Footswitch accessory on the GageMux USB or equivalent triggering method
- Using a footswitch connected to the FlashCable gage interface (not included)
- Sending a gage read command from the computer to the gage
An operation manual is included with this FlashCable gage interface. Advanced Systems & Designs normally configures the FlashCable gage interface to the default settings on the Mettler Toledo BBA Series Compact Scale. The Mettler Toledo BBA Compact Scale and the FlashCable gage interface must be set to the same communication values. Refer to the Mettler Toledo BBA user manual for more information on external communication with peripheral devices. Six foot standard cable length.
