Multiple (36) digital weight scales - measure and log to pc at regular intervals

[afelt]

Hi,

I have a similar goal:

I will have 36 digital (postal scales due to cheap price) scales with USB port. I would like to connect all 36 to my computer and log their outputs at regular intervals. In a perfect world, I need the outputs to be logged or manipulated in a way where i can easily view/transfer the data in excel (36 scales x 3 samples/day = 108 sample points per day).

Im thinking of using a switch (multiple if necessary in order to accommodate 36 USB ports) -> data logger -> data logger software -> pc

Also, I'm not sure if I will need a special switch that assigns a unique address to each USB port in order for me to be able to delineate between the scales - please advise

Thank you, any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Arthur Grasin]

Hi,

If you'll use a hardware data logger, then it will come with the corresponding software.

Our software can't work with USB ports directly. Is it possible your scales can work as USB-HID or USB-COM port devices?