Logging and capturing data from Setra (EasyCount,QuickCount)


This data is being extracted with help of the "Advanced Serial Data Logger" software only. It may not applicable for other software titles.

DescriptionData typeColumn name
WeightfloatWEIGHT
Weight unitsstringWEIGHT_UNITS

RS232 Communication Parameters

For both Setra EasyCount and QuickCount scales, the typical RS232 communication parameters are:
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None

Standard Commands

Here are some common commands that you might use with these scales:

Request Weight: W
This command requests the current weight from the scale. The response is typically in the format: xxxxx.xx g for grams or similar for other units.

Request Status: S
This command requests the current status of the scale. The response may include information such as stability, tare status, and error codes.

Print/Send Data: P
This command sends the current weight data to the connected device or printer. The response is usually the weight data in the current unit format.

Example Communication

Command: W#0D
Response: 123.45 g

How to configure the logger for the Setra (EasyCount,QuickCount).

1. Download and install the "Scale data parser" module.
2. Create or modify existing configuration.
3. Go to the "Modules - Query Parse Filter" page
4. Select the corresponding parser module.

The parser for Setra (EasyCount,QuickCount)

Setra (EasyCount,QuickCount) (unipsarser.dll)

Setra (EasyCount,QuickCount) (unipsarser.dll)


The communication setting

Note: Your COM port settings above should match the RS232 settings on the scale.

How to write data from the Setra (EasyCount,QuickCount) to a database.

Please, visit our tutorials section for examples.

How to capture data from USB scale or balance?

Usually the scale vendor provides a driver that can create a virtual COM port for the usb scale. Our serial data logger fully supposts virtual COM ports.

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