No Network Available for Data Collection? No Problem.

Over the past several years Doran Scale has become a leader in scale communication and data collection applications. With the new advanced features on the 2200 series this system now offers more flexibility in real world data collection applications. While collecting data using Ethernet and a Local Area Network (LAN) is ideal in many instances, there are times when this is not practical because of complexity, facility restrictions or cost. An ideal solution when a LAN is not available is the Doran 2200 Scale with the Bluetooth option utilizing data buffering.

The 2200 with the Bluetooth option (EXOPT205 ) is set up with an appropriate data string which could include Product ID, Description, User defined fields for Lot ID, Employee ID or Location and scale information. Data buffering is enabled in configuration and the data output method is selected. This could be a manual output by pressing the PRINT button or one of several automatic outputs. When weight is on the scale and data is output manually or automatically, the configured data string is Continue reading

Doran Scales New Bluetooth Option is fast and simple data communications for scales

Take scale communication to a whole new level with Bluetooth.Bluetooth is Simple
The Bluetooth Option is a complete wireless communication system. The kit includes an internal scale module (no external antennas) and a USB adapter for your PC. There are no cables to run, or connectors. No need to involve the IT department, it’s that easy.   A great addition to your Doran 2200 digital weight indicator.

Bluetooth is Fast
Factory installed and configured, it’s ready to go right out of the box. You will be quickly communicating with up to seven scales at distances up to 300 feet with the high-powered Class 1 device. Data is pushed from the scale to the PC which is a faster method of data communication than RS-232 and a multiplexer that slowly polls or gathers the data from the scales. You will be amazed at how fast the data is imported into an Excel spreadsheet with Excelerator Software.

Bluetooth is Affordable
With a list price that’s less than half of the price of the Wireless Ethernet Option, the Bluetooth Communication kit is a cost-effective, wireless data communication option. Continue reading