Get Balancelink Software Protocol

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to complete the BalanceLink Software Protocol online. By following the steps outlined below, users will be able to effectively transfer data from a microbalance to an Excel file.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the BalanceLink Software Protocol.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the BalanceLink Software Protocol and open it for editing.
2. Begin by turning on the computer connected to the microbalance. Ensure that no internet connection is available, as the balance only requires access through USB thumb drives.
3. Set up your Excel file by opening Excel, located on the desktop, and organizing your desired columns or rows. Position your cursor in the cell where you want the first data entry.
4. Open the BalanceLink software, also available on the desktop. Set up a configuration by navigating to the 'configuration' menu and selecting 'device properties.' Adjust the settings in the 'Format' tab to determine how data will be entered into Excel.
5. Within the configuration settings, ensure that you check the 'Value' and 'Macro2' options to allow seamless entry of data into the Excel file. Use the 'Macro2 tab' to control cursor movement after each entry.
6. Modify the 'Value' settings to specify how many decimal places should be displayed in Excel, typically set to X.XXX with a rounding value of 0.001.
7. Once your configuration is satisfactory, click ‘ok’ to save the settings. For frequent use, save the configuration file in a designated folder under Program Files to allow easy access in the future.
8. Ensure connection settings on the BalanceLink software are accurate. Open the 'connection' icon and verify Baudrate: 9600, Stop bit: 1, Data bit: 8, and Port: COM3. Confirm the settings by clicking ‘ok’.
9. Highlight the cell in Excel where you want the data to appear and press the ‘Print’ key on the balance. Wait for the weight to stabilize before the data is sent to Excel.
10. Continue weighing additional samples as required, ensuring to save your data in the appropriate lab folders on the desktop once finished.
11. Transfer your saved data to a flash drive for further use, and don't forget to turn off the computer when you are done.

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