Xtrem scales are equipped as standard with an RS232 serial interface, which allows them to be connected directly to a COM port of a PC (or any other compatible device). In addition to the standard RS232 serial interface, the scale can be equipped with a second optional interface. This additional interface does not replace the RS232 serial interface, which can continue to be used simultaneously. The optional interfaces available allows connection to a local area network (LAN) via an UTP cable (optional ethernet interface) or via a Wi-Fi 811.2 connection. This setup offers a highly flexible architecture, being able to combine a point-to-point connection of the scale with different compatible indicator models and, at the same time, supply information to any device connected to the same local area network.
Example:
The Xtrem B scale is equipped with a secondary Ethernet interface. This configuration allows a K3iX indicator to be connected via the scale’s RS232 cable, while simultaneously connecting the scale to a local area network using a UTP cable. Any other device on the same local network can connect to this scale.
In the example, both the personal computer with PC-XTREM and the tablet can be operating with the same scale. Scale Xtrem C only has the standard RS232 serial interface, and connects directly to a PC COM port. Other devices do not have access to this scale.
The Xtrem A scale, on the other hand, features a secondary Wi-Fi interface, enabling its connection to the local area network. This allows both the tablet and the PC to operate with this scale concurrently.
In the given example, the laptop is connected to three different scales. When running the PC-XTREM application, the software scans the system to identify connected scales. It will display the various scales available, allowing the user to select the desired one. The application supports opening multiple instances simultaneously, offering control over each of the available scales.
