Bizerba communications tool _connect.BRAIN

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… Bizerba communications tool _connect.BRAIN

Today, the option of programming devices
individually is an absolute must for many companies.
The communications tool _connect.BRAIN provides

_connect.a uniform and simple solution for doing so.
... Perfectly adapted to your requirements ...

Integration with the data process Communication from the application

You have three options in _connect.BRAIN for transferring data The _connect.BRAIN tool also makes connections
between your system and Bizerba equipment. across platforms:

n Using the data interface _connect2File enables data and n The integrated ActiveX control lets you communicate easily
commands to be transferred simply to Bizerba devices. with Bizerba equipment in Windows® applications such as
You can access these data comfortably at all times via existing MS Excel, MS Access or MS Word using VBA programming.
directory releases in your network.
n Data and control commands can be transferred smoothly to
n The database interface _connect2DB allows you to store data programming environments for Windows® operating systems
such as weighing information in an SQL database and to via the BCS DCOM server. The rapid, stable server enables
export it as a text, Access or Excel file for further processing you to react directly to events in the application and to realise
in your system using the export assistant. event-driven processes. This removes the need for cyclical
data queries.
n The _connect2SAP interface is an elegant way of sending
weighing information to your SAP-System in order to make n Data and control commands can also be transmitted using
them available for other processes. ASCII code by means of BXNet commands.

Whichever programming method you choose is up to you.
Bizerba _connect.BRAIN supports you in your choice with easily
understandable examples in a variety of programming languages
and a comprehensive documentation.

_connect.BRAIN integrates Bizerba industrial scales,
checkweighers, labelling systems and printers with
the existing process and software landscape. For

.BRAINapplications that are as customised as they are efficient.
... A dialogue at all levels ...

Applications

_statistics.BRAIN _dataMaintenance _orderProcessing Customer applications
.BRAIN .BRAIN
Easy integration via different
_bld.BRAIN Future software programming languages such as:

n .NET (C#, C++, VB)
n VBA (Excel, Word, Access)
n Java

_connect.BRAIN

_connect2SAP _connect2DB _connect2File ActiveX component
(BCC.OCX)
(ASCII File with BXNET) Calibratable
database
_connectServer (VES)
(DCOM connection via BCS.exe)
GLP 80/160
Equipment GLM-E TCP/IP
RS 232
GLM-I RS 485
…

CWP Neptune CWE Peripheral equipment

n Scanner
n Temperature measurement device
n PH measurement device

ST NT-Terminal WM CWL Eco GLM-B GLM-P

_connect.BRAIN
Functionality System requirements
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n Basic module n Computer and processor
Uniform BX-Net language for communication with Bizerba Processor with 500 Megahertz (MHz) or above
equipment. Programming with BCS (DCOM server) or ActiveX
controls (BCC). Includes programming examples in various n Display
programming languages. Monitor with a resolution of 800 x 600 or above

n _connect2File n RAM
Receive and send data and control commands to attached Bizerba At least 1 GB RAM
equipment in the form of ASCII files with BX-Net commands.
n Hard drive
n _connect2DB approx. 1 GB. Part of this hard-disk storage space is released
Store spontaneous equipment data in a SQL server or an Access after installation when the original download pack has been
database. Data export function in CSV, XLS, MDB file formats. removed from the disk.

n _connect2SAP n Operating systems supported
The basis for storing weighing values in SAP via _connect.BRAIN. Microsoft Windows® 7 (Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise) x32/x64 Edition
Depending on the type of application different SAP building blocks Microsoft Windows® Vista (Business, Enterprise, Ultimate) x32/x64 Edition
must be used or adjusted (reprogrammed). Supports the SAP packing Microsoft Windows® XP Professional x32/x64 Edition SP 3
table without a Z component if the destination is defined in SAP. Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 x32/x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 R2 x32/x64 Edition
n VirtualES Microsoft Windows® Server 2008 x32/x64 Edition
Verifiable virtual data-storage Microsoft Windows® Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows® Terminalserver 2003 x32/x64 Edition (only BCS and BCF)
n Equipment supported
n Other drives
GX-Licenses: GD, GH, GLP, GS, GV, GLM-I, GLM-E, GLM-B, DVD
GLM-P, GLM-L, GLF, GLM-E (Retail)
n Additional information
CX-Licenses: CWM, CWE, CWP Neptune The actual requirements and product functionalities
depend on your system configuration and operating system.
IX-Licenses: BT, EL, WM, CWL-Eco, ITC1, ITC2, ITC-S, ITE, Some features require a network connection.
ITS, ITL, ITU, MCE, MCI, ST, NTScale, Siemens 3964R, Scanner,
Terminal, ADDI-DATA IO-Karte

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