Do I need to purchase LoadVUE to use iLoad Digital USB load cells?
You do not necessarily need the software to use these load cells. If you have a terminal emulator, such as Hyperterminal (included with standard Windows XP Operating system under Start/All Programs/Accessories/Communications) you can issue commands and obtain load in millipounds directly. However, we recommend using at least LoadVUE (LV-1000) for ease of use and to manage the communications setup without understanding all the Windows jargon.