Communication Software collects data from scales.

A & D Engineering Apr 08, 2002

Press Release Summary:

WinCT Windows(R) Communication Tools software speeds transmission of weighing data from company's balances and scales to computer. It collects and stores data, prints graphs and reports such as GLP, ISO or GMP, and can control scale or balance in specified sequence or time. Applications include audit verifications, time-history graphs, animal weighing, parts counting, totalizing and over/under check weighing. It is compatible with Excel(R) and Access(R).

Original Press Release:

A&D SPEEDS WEIGHING DATA COLLECTION WITH ITS NEW EASY TO USE WinCT(R) COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE

Milpitas, CA - March 18, 2002 - A&D introduces WinCT, new Windows(R) Communication Tools software, to speed transmission of weighing data from A&D balances and scales to a computer. Quality control and production managers will appreciate the ease of use and ability to collect and store data directly into Windows applications, as well as the ability to print needed graphs and reports such as GLP, ISO or GMP from the computer. With WinCT the computer can also control the scale or balance in a specified sequence or time.

WinCT software can be used for a wide variety of applications including audit verifications, time- history graphs, animal weighing, parts counting, totalizing and over/under check weighing. It is compatible with most Windows data applications including Microsoft (R) Excel (R) and Access (R). Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or 20000 English version is required.

One computer can collect data from a single weighing device via an RS-232C interface or from multiple devices via a high speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) network. The computer also becomes a remote indicator as it displays the weighing data. All A&D weighing equipment with an interface are USB network compatible and able to utilize WinCT.

WinCT has two operating modes to provide flexibility in using the system. The RsKey mode transmits data to the computer and pastes the data directly into a Windows application such as Excel or Word. The RsCom mode transmits data to the computer using a text file format, which allows the data to be used in Windows applications in addition to others. The RsCom mode also allows the computer to control the weighing device by transmitting various commands including Calibrate, On/Off, Print, Query (for "transmit") weight data, Re-zero, Range, Sample, Mode and Zero. Both modes offer user selectable time, date, sequential numbering, and interval transmission.

The software, with easy to follow setup and installation instructions, now comes bundled free with any purchase of an A&D GX or GF series toploader, GR series analytical, GP industrial balance or HV-G/HW-G scale. Current owners of A&D weighing equipment can also download the software at no charge from the A&D Web site www.andweighing.com.

About A&D
A&D designs and manufactures a complete line of electronic balances, scales, weighing indicators and controllers for laboratory and industrial applications, as well as advanced electronic blood pressure monitoring equipment for both home health care and professional markets. Founded in 1977, A&D is a multinational company with operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. A&D products are sold through a nationwide network of independent weighing equipment dealers providing local service and support; and through laboratory distributors.