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 Make time series measurements with a Sartorius scale.
 
+## Settings on the scale
+
+With these settings, the logger should work with the scale:
+
+ - in settings / usb select "SBI" as communication protocol
+ - in settings / print select a manual printout mode
+ - return to the measurement display
+   don't try to run the logger while the scale is still in a menu – it won't work
+
 
 ## Development