Importing/Exporting Data

Importing/Exporting Data

You can use an SD memory card to transport and exchange data (import/export). This card is required when you want to save data externally or when you want to exchange data with other balances. For example, you can easily copy menu settings, tasks, and user profiles to several balances.

Inserting Memory Card into the Display and Control Unit

The slot for the SD card is located at the back of the display and control unit.

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1.Tilt the control unit until is it nearly vertical.

2.Swivel the cover of the card slot to the front. Align the SD card so that the contacts are facing down.

3.Insert the card into the slot as far as it will go.

tTo remove the card, press it against the resistance in the direction of the slot so that the card springs out.

4.Press the position retainer and swivel the display and operating unit back into the desired position.

Importing/Exporting Data

The following data can be imported or exported via the SD card:

–Global tasks and separate tasks

–User profiles with their separate tasks

–Menu parameters

–Alibi memory

–Audit trail

–Calibration and adjustment data

–Individual customer-specific applications (“Q-Apps”)

hYou can open the data from the Alibi memory (XML files) with any web browser and import them to Microsoft Excel as well.

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Importing/Exporting Data

tSelect the menu item Import/export data.

tInsert the SD card into the slot as shown in the picture.

t Select whether you wish to export or import data.

Export

t Select the data you wish to export and press Next.

t If required, change the name of the export folder and touch Next. y The data is copied to the SD card.

yAn icon is shown on the display during the data transfer. The device cannot be operated during this time.

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Import

In order for the data to be detected by the balance when importing them, you should not copy individual files, but always the entire subdirectory.

-data

-all

-EXPORT-dd-mm-yyyy

-task

t Select the folder on the SD card from which you want to import data.

t Select the data that you want to import and touch Next.

yThe data will be imported from the SD card.

yAn icon is shown on the display during the data transfer. The device cannot be operated during this time.

If the following error message appears:

“Wrong XML version. Please check the data.” t Touch Next.

y All previous data will be saved in the new format.

tCheck your settings after importing the data (Menu, TASK and USER).

tIf the XML files continue to cause problems, contact your local Sartorius service center.

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