Balance Keys
Balance Data Collection Software
Shimadzu has released Balance Keys, data collection software capable of running in Windows™ 7, Windows™ 8, Windows™ 10 and Windows™ 11, as the computer software successor to the popular WindowsDirect function*3.
With the remarkable advancement of office and factory automation, there has been a simultaneous increase in the demand to import balance data to computers, to save on labor and to avoid transcription mistakes.
Balance data can be imported directly to the user's applications with the intuitive feel of keyboard input using the existing popular WindowsDirect function as is*1. In addition, data from multiple balances (up to three balances) can be imported. The software also supports the Shimadzu MOC series moisture analyzers and the AP series analytical balances*2.
*1 This software is compatible with Windows™ 7, Windows™ 8, Windows™ 10 and Windows™ 11.
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*2 Supported in Ver. 3.1.1 and later.
*3 The WindowsDirect communication function is a function for downloading weighing values on Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP. If you are using a PC with Windows VISTA or later, please refer to the latest instruction manual. The latest instruction manual does not include how to set up the WindowsDirect connection function.If you are using the WindowsDirect connection function, please refer to the old instruction manual below.
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To download Balance Keys software (Ver. 3.2.1), click here.
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2017-06-23 |
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