{"id":80016,"date":"2024-07-11T14:14:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T14:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.sportdata.org\/knowledge-base\/automatic-weigh-in-with-an-electronic-scale\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T13:33:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:33:36","slug":"automatic-weigh-in-with-an-electronic-scale","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/es\/knowledge-base\/automatic-weigh-in-with-an-electronic-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatic Weigh-in with an electronic scale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learn how to configure and connect an electronic scale to use it with the SET software. If you connect a barcode scanner as well, it is the fastest way to perform and document weight controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Scales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any serial USB connectable scale can be used, which supports to send a stable weight with CR+LF (CR =&nbsp;<strong>Carriage Return<\/strong>&nbsp;and LF =&nbsp;<strong>Line Feed<\/strong>) at the end of each transmission. SET uses the CR+LF commands at the end of data transmission to detected the End of Transmission (EOT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some recommended and tested scales:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B00BIJKRVO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;creativeASIN=B00BIJKRVO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=sportdata-21&amp;linkId=b1c67e70abd3ca721ca94f01fda449c0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAS PB-150<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cas-usa.com\/pb-series\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS PB-150<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cas-usa.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/294\/product\/1257\/\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS &#8211; Usermanual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B00BIJKRVO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;creativeASIN=B00BIJKRVO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=sportdata-21&amp;linkId=b1c67e70abd3ca721ca94f01fda449c0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">PCE-PB 150N<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/next.cloud.sportdata.org\/nextcloud\/s\/Lzs9fLTiQMfoCJ7\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCE -Driver<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/next.cloud.sportdata.org\/nextcloud\/s\/EyLXEaFCGkyLfJY\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCE &#8211; Usermanual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp\/?ddownload=17936\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCE &#8211; How to calibrate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fawag.pl\/index.php?goto=oferta&amp;idng=136&amp;idg=183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FAWAG &#8211; ZOT 3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/next.cloud.sportdata.org\/nextcloud\/s\/cfWaAcxRzi8Gong\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZOT 3 &#8211; Driver<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/next.cloud.sportdata.org\/nextcloud\/s\/3sTKHq9P6G89EG8\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZOT 3 &#8211; Usermanual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configure your Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your scale has the correct configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PCE-PB 150N<\/strong><br>1. SEnd -&gt; \u2013 STAb (means the scale will send only the stable weight)<br>2. bAUD -&gt; 9600<br>3. Au-PO -&gt; \u2013 oFF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ZOT 3<\/strong><br>1. F2 -&gt; S U (means the scale will send only the stable weight)<br>2. F3 -&gt; P2<br>3. F4 -&gt; 9600 bauds, n81<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interactive Demo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/knowledge-base\/demos\/electronic-scale\/Electronic_scale.html\" style=\"background-color:#ed6969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Interactive Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect to the SET software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps below to connect your scale to the SET software and use the automatic weight control function of SET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Category settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the full power of the electronic scale, the weight limits need to be configured in the category settings. Therefore open the \u201cCompetitor Categories\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Double click on the icon bar to extend the view to full screen. Click on the small icon on the right, to add more information about the shown categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u201cMin. Weight (KG)\u201d and \u201cMax. Weight (KG)\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_3.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By double clicking on a field it gets editable. Put in the weight limits including potential tolerances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_4.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that the \u201cMin. Weight\u201d differs from zero and decimal numbers are separated by a dot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_5.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"step2\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect the scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect an elctronic scale, open the \u201cData service\u201d panel and extend the \u201cSerial Interface (TV, <span style=\"font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline;\">Scale<\/span>, OVR, Horn)\u201d. Make sure to use the same settings as the scale: \u201c<span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">9600, 8, 1, none<\/span>\u201d, select the correct COM port of the scale and click on \u201cOpen port\u201d. The scale will now send stable weight.&nbsp; You can see in the message console the transmitted weigh, and if SET detects it the right way (EOT Found)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_6.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In case multiple COM ports show up, disconnect the scale to identify which one is missing \u2013 that one is the scale. In case you can&#8217;t see the COM port, the driver might not be correctly installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_7.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"step78\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the scale without a Barcode scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the scale without a barcode scanner, right-click on the <span style=\"color: #095981;\">\u201cIndividual \/ Team Entries\u201d<\/span> option and select <span style=\"color: #095981;\">\u201cWeight \/ size control\u201d<\/span> from the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_8.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To start the weight control for a specific athlete, double click on the name. You can use the filters at the top to search for an athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_9.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #095981;\">\u201cWeight \/ size control\u201d<\/span> window will open, displaying all the information about the athlete. If you want the athletes&#8217; pictures to be shown, you need to download them to your local device first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_10.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You find this option under Panels \u2192 \u201cSET Online&#8230;\u201d and then click on \u201cDownload online photo &#8211; Athlete\u201d. Please note that internet connection is required for this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_11.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You find the category information of the shown athlete in the bottom field including the min. and max. weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_12.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_12.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the weight is stable, the scale the information sends it to this window. An acoustic signal informs you, if the weight is valid for this registered category. In case it is within the weight range, the status automatically changes to \u201cWeighted\u201d. Otherwise the status will change to \u201cRejected\u201d combined with an error sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_13.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_13.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the automatic approval\/rejection should be manually overwritten, use the green (valid) and red (not valid) button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_14.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_14.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You find the log of all attempts in the \u201cWeight \/ size control\u201d list in the comment field. The measurement column contains the most recent weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_15.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_15.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"step98\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the scale with a Barcode scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a <a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/knowledge-base\/barcode-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Barcode scanner<\/a> during weight control, you don&#8217;t have to search for the athletes in the \u201cweight \/ size control\u201d list. First connect the Barcode scanner and then select the option \u201cQRCode Reader from Barcode Scanner\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_16.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_16.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u201cWeight \/ size control &#8211; Connected with Scale\u201d from the list of default function. Keep this window always open while using the barcode scanner. The \u201cWeight \/ size control\u201d window of an athlete will now open automatically, when you scan the QR code on an athlete&#8217;s accreditation card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_17.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/set.sportdata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Automatic_Weigh-in_with_an_electronic_scale_17.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing any issues with the connection to the scale or barcode scanner even though all settings are correct, the most successfull way is to close and open the port in the \u00abData Service\u00bb panel. If that doesn\u2019t help disconnect and reconnect the USB port or use a different USB port. Open the COM port afterwards again in the software.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to configure and connect an electronic scale to use it with the SET software. If you connect a barcode scanner as well, it is the fastest way to perform and document weight controls. 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