InterScale
and iScale support any combination of serial, wired
Ethernet and wireless Ethernet scales in the store. Ethernet
scale connectivity is standardized - if you can ping it, we can
communicate to it. The problem of supporting serial scales is
that there is no standardization of connectors between the various
scale vendors and models. DB9, DB25, RJ11, RJ45 and Tijimi are
among the many different connectors used. Even when two vendors use the same
size
connectors, they use different pins on those connectors.
ADC has solved this problem
by standardizing on Cat-5
Ethernet cable and RJ45 modular connectors to carry
serial signals throughout the store network. To connect
to the scale from this ostensibly Ethernet network, ADC
provides a range of standardized, part numbered patch
cables, each with an RJ45 male on one end and the
proprietary scale connector at the other end. ADC's iScale
servers implement this standardization on the RJ45 connector for serial communications.
ADC has these made professionally by an external cable specialist manufacturer. Each is 100% stress and connectivity tested. Contact ADC sales for a part numbered pricing list.
By providing standardized connectors, ADC has made scale networking as plug and go as possible, particularly when used in conjunction with iScale. ADC's modular standard also makes the replacement of an older serial scale with a new Ethernet scale a simple patch-cord change.
InterScale and iScale Connectivity downloadable PDF
