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AD-4212A/B

AD-4212A-100/200/600/1000

AD-4212B-23/101/102/201/301

Production Weighing Unit

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1WMPD4001448F

Summary of Contents for AD-4212A

Page 1: ...AD 4212A B AD 4212A 100 200 600 1000 AD 4212B 23 101 102 201 301 Production Weighing Unit INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1WMPD4001448F...

Page 2: ...ranslated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of A D Company Limited The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument covered by this manual a...

Page 3: ...ing Use 15 3 4 After Use 15 3 5 Power Supply 15 4 DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION 16 5 WEIGHING UNITS 17 5 1 Units 17 5 2 Changing the Unit 19 6 WEIGHING 20 6 1 Basic Operation Gram Mode 20 6 2 Smar...

Page 4: ...LP REPORT 48 11 1 Setting the ID Number 48 11 2 GLP Report 49 12 COUNTING MODE PC 52 13 PERCENT MODE Pct 54 14 DATA MEMORY 55 14 1 Notes on Using Data Memory 55 14 2 Memory for Weighing Data 56 14 3 M...

Page 5: ...ENDED FUNCTIONS AD 4212A only 76 20 1 Description of Averaging range and Averaging time 78 21 MAINTENANCE 79 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 22 1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment 79 22 2 Error C...

Page 6: ...alue will switch to 0 1 mg automatically Even under this circumstance pressing the RE ZERO key tares the value and weighing with the minimum weighing value of 0 01 mg is available up to 31 g 3 2 5 sec...

Page 7: ...radio frequency energy This equipment has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules These rules are designed...

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Page 10: ...232C comparator External input terminal AC adapter jack Rear of the display unit AC adapter plug Keys Reference sheet Weighing unit Bubble spirit level Leveling foot Weighing unit connection jack Conn...

Page 11: ...9 Notes About how to attach the mounting fixtures refer to 26 ATTACHING THE MOUNTING FIXTURES on page 93 Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type...

Page 12: ...ng pan on the weighing unit The stainless steel breeze break is provided for the AD 4121B series balance and the AD 4212A 100 as a standard accessory and for the other models as an option Use it as ne...

Page 13: ...al system Set the following for the I O unit RS 232C Refer to page 65 Comparator contact output Refer to page 66 RE ZERO operation using external contact input Refer to page 66 Auto display ON functio...

Page 14: ...low caused by balance operation make sure to use the dust guard and the breeze ring AD 4212B 101 102 only Level the weighing unit by adjusting the leveling feet and confirm it using the bubble spirit...

Page 15: ...ices are plastic Use a static eliminator that generates no air blow such as the AD 1683 DC static eliminator to remove static electricity Place the sample in a container that is made of a conductive m...

Page 16: ...ly with your hand Use tweezers or other tools If you touch the sample the same type error described above will occur Do not perform weighing where it is exposed to direct sunlight Weighing errors may...

Page 17: ...RE ZERO signal can be sent using external contact input RS 232C command Take into consideration the affect of air buoyancy on a sample when more accuracy is required Keep the balance interior free of...

Page 18: ...imit values when they are stored in memory Performs weighing speed adjustment No function Enters the calibration mode Stores the weighing data in memory or outputs to a printer or personal computer de...

Page 19: ...the factory For details about the units and modes see the table below Name unit mode Display Function table Storing mode Conversion factor Gram 1 g Milligram 0 001 g Counting mode Percent mode Ounce A...

Page 20: ...2 93 0 000005 5 60 0 00005 16 26 0 00005 29 33 0 00005 Tael China 3 52 0 000005 6 72 0 00005 19 52 0 00005 35 20 0 00005 Tola India 9 43 0 00001 18 00 0 0001 52 29 0 0001 94 30 0 0001 Messghal 23 4 0...

Page 21: ...ola India 9 43 0 000001 18 00 0 00001 26 57 0 00001 Messghal 23 4 0 00001 44 8 0 0001 66 1 0 0001 5 2 Changing the Unit A unit or mode can be selected and stored in the function table Select a unit or...

Page 22: ...balance for the appropriate duration In the case of the AD 4212B 23 the displayed unit when starting weighing is mg 3 Place a container on the weighing pan if necessary Press the RE ZERO key to cance...

Page 23: ...g pan The weight value displayed exceeds the precision range value and the balance will switch to the standard range 3 Press the RE ZERO key The balance will switch to the precision range 4 Place a sa...

Page 24: ...press the MODE key again quickly 2 Press the MODE key to select a weighing speed Either FAST MID or SLOW can be selected 3 After a few seconds of inactivity the balance displays eend Then it returns t...

Page 25: ...a memory data to 3 For details refer to 14 DATA MEMORY Caution on using an external calibration weight The accuracy of the weight can influence the accuracy of weighing Select an appropriate weight as...

Page 26: ...ored in the balance proceed to step 5 If you want to cancel calibration press the CAL key The balance will return to the weighing mode 4 Specify the calibration weight value as follows SAMPLE key To s...

Page 27: ...balance displays end Remove the weight from the pan 8 If the GLP output info parameter of the function table is set to 1 or 2 the balance displays glp and outputs Calibration Report using the RS 232C...

Page 28: ...ess the SAMPLE key and proceed to step 4 If you use the calibration weight value stored in the balance proceed to step 5 If you want to cancel calibration test press the CAL key The balance will retur...

Page 29: ...he PRINT key The balance measures the calibration weight and displays the measured value Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance 7 The balance displays end Remove the weight from the pa...

Page 30: ...of the AD 4212A Switches Note Only available for the AD 4212A series balance For details refer to 20 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS Operation 1 Press the ON OFF key to turn off the display 2 While pressing and ho...

Page 31: ...lue Function switch settings Note Be sure to calibrate the balance after initialization Operation 1 Press the ON OFF key to turn off the display 2 While pressing and holding the PRINT key and the SAMP...

Page 32: ...is the Class and the second layer is the Item Each item stores a parameter Example This example sets Stores weighing data for Data memory and 1 minute for Interval time 10 2 Display and Keys Display...

Page 33: ...ls 1 10 times second pnt Decimal point 0 Point Decimal point format 1 Comma p on Auto display ON 0 OFF Turns on the weighing mode display when the AC adapter is plugged in 1 ON poff 1 Auto display OFF...

Page 34: ...nly when 5 level comparator output 3 is selected Cp Hi Upper limit Cp lo Lower limit Cp ll Secondary lower limit dout Data output Not displayed when BCD output OP 01 is installed prt Data output mode...

Page 35: ...5 1 minute 6 2 minutes 7 5 minutes 8 10 minutes d no Data number output 0 No output Refer to 14 DATA MEMORY 1 Output 5 td Time Date output 0 No output Selects whether or not the time or date is added...

Page 36: ...F at positive or zero 5tbp Stability 0 OFF at stabilization indicator ON ON at stabilization indicator OFF 1 ON at stabilization indicator ON OFF at stabilization indicator OFF 0erp OVER 0 OFF at e e...

Page 37: ...t fluctuations of a weight value Used to prevent a weight value from drifting due to vibration or drafts Note For the AD 4212A series balance with Hold function Hold set to ON 1 this item is used to s...

Page 38: ...t The decimal point format can be selected Auto display ON p on When the AC adapter is plugged in the display is automatically turned on without the ON OFF key operation to display the weighing mode U...

Page 39: ...dout prt 0 Key mode Auto print modes A and B When the displayed value is stable and the conditions of Auto print polarity Auto print difference and reference value are met the balance outputs or store...

Page 40: ...me Optional setting dout 5 td1 2 or 3 Adds the time and date Example For periodical weighing without a computer command and to output all of the data to a computer at one time 10 6 Description of the...

Page 41: ...ro or overloaded This format outputs the unit only for a stable value MT format 5if type 3 A header of two characters indicates the balance condition The polarity sign is used only for negative data T...

Page 42: ...ach item by a comma and treats all the items as one group of data 10 7 Description of the Data Format Added to the Weighing Data ID number dout 5 id 1 The number to identify a specific balance This fo...

Page 43: ...arat Momme Pennyweight Grain T ael T ael HK jewelry T ael T aiwan T ael China T ola India Messghal Multi g g g g C c P p C P s S C P z z o o z o z o A D D P KF MT Space ASCII 20h HK general Singapore...

Page 44: ...ng the time 4 The current time is displayed with all the digits blinking When the time is correct and the date does not need to be confirmed press the CAL key and proceed to step 8 When the time is co...

Page 45: ...the following keys SAMPLE key To select the digits to change the value The selected digits blink RE ZERO key To increase the value by one MODE key To decrease the value by one PRINT key To store the...

Page 46: ...e minimum displayable weighing value The comparison is performed using the upper limit value and lower limit value The function table Cp fnc has one more item Buzzer bep to select whether or not to so...

Page 47: ...display the value name to be set CpPHH secondary upper limit value CpPHi upper limit value CpPlo lower limit value CpPll secondary lower limit value 3 Press the PRINT key The value currently set is di...

Page 48: ...on results and RE ZERO can be performed When three level comparison is selected When five level comparison is selected Weighing mode Comparison OK Upper limit value H I illuminated Lower limit value L...

Page 49: ...it value Response LL 040 00000 g secondary lower limit value 40 00000 g indicates a space 20h Adding the comparison results AD 4212A only To add the comparison results to the output data set Compariso...

Page 50: ...ation test Title block and End block for the weighing data Calibration and calibration test data can be stored in memory to output several reports at the same time Refer to 14 DATA MEMORY for details...

Page 51: ...about calibration and calibration test refer to 8 CALIBRATION Calibration report When the setting is info 1 When the setting is info 2 AD 8121 format General data format Manufacturer Model Serial num...

Page 52: ...Target weight Signature CAL TEST EXT ACTUAL 0 00000 g 50 00020 g TARGET 50 00000 g SIGNATURE A D S N ID DATE TIME AD4212B 102 01234567 ABCDEFG 2000 12 31 12 34 56 A D TERM AD4212B 102 TERM S N 012345...

Page 53: ...key The End block is output When the setting is info 1 When the setting is info 2 Weighing data Time Signature End block Manufacturer Model Serial number ID number Date Time Title block TERM AD 8121...

Page 54: ...details refer to 5 2 Changing the Unit Storing a sample unit mass 2 Press the SAMPLE key to enter the sample unit mass storing mode To return to the counting mode without storing the sample unit mass...

Page 55: ...separately such as a printer or a personal computer is required Counting mode using the ACAI function The ACAI is a function that improves the accuracy of the unit mass automatically by increasing the...

Page 56: ...o be used as a reference it displays lo Do not use the sample The decimal point position depends on the 100 reference mass For details refer to the table below 6 Remove the sample Reading the percenta...

Page 57: ...to 10 FUNCTION TABLE For weighing data the data contents to be stored and the storage capacity depend on the Time Date output 5 td parameter setting Releasing Clr If a different type of data exists i...

Page 58: ...data parameter to 2 2 Set the Time Date output 5 td parameter as necessary 3 The storing operation depends on the Data output mode prt parameter setting Four types of operating modes are available to...

Page 59: ...ate No 5 td 0 Yes d no 1 Time only 5 td 1 ID number No 5 id 0 Date only 5 td 2 Yes 5 id 1 Both 5 td 3 With 5 td 1 5 td 2 or 5 td 3 selected the amount of data to be stored is 100 sets Recalling the me...

Page 60: ...g 6 Press the PRINT key to transmit all data using the RS 232C interface 7 The balance displays Clear when all data is transmitted Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode Deleting all memory...

Page 61: ...ata Confirm that the Serial interface 5if parameters are set properly For details refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE and 17 CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT and also confirm that the Data memory data parame...

Page 62: ...Note If Clr appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory 3 Press and hold the PRINT key until the balance enters the sample unit mass selection mode as shown below 4 Sel...

Page 63: ...re set in the function table The code number appears in the upper left of the display to label the value Using commands the upper lower limit values can be recalled and changed Notes If the data memor...

Page 64: ...return to the weighing mode CAL key To cancel the operation and return to the weighing mode 4 To change the upper or lower limit value of the selected code press the SAMPLE key The balance enters the...

Page 65: ...ess the MODE key to select the upper lower limit value code 3 Press the PRINT key to return to the weighing mode Upper lower limit value code Weighing mode Code C01 Upper limit value Code C01 Lower li...

Page 66: ...ient 4 The current coefficient is displayed with the first digit blinking When it is not to be changed press the CAL key and proceed to step 6 When it is to be changed press the RE ZERO key and procee...

Page 67: ...t Output LO 18 PRINT External contact input Input Same as the PRINT key 19 RE ZERO External contact input Input Same as the RE ZERO key 21 COM Comparator Common 23 HI Comparator Output Output HI 25 OK...

Page 68: ...a shielded cable Cable shield When a photocoupler is used Upon switch ON make the voltage between the input terminal and the SG terminal 0 2V or less When a switch is used Use a shielded cable Cable...

Page 69: ...ptpr Data bit parity bit 0 0 0 0 Crlf Terminator 0 0 0 0 type Data format 0 0 0 1 Ct5 CTS RTS control 0 0 0 0 1 Set the parameter when the data output mode is set to the auto print mode prt 1 or prt...

Page 70: ...truction manual which is available on the A D website The WinCT software has two communication methods RsCom and RsKey RsCom Can transmit commands to control the balance Can make bi directional commun...

Page 71: ...alance GLP report using your printer The balance GLP report can be printed using a printer connected to the personal computer 4 Receiving weighing data at a certain interval The weighing data can be r...

Page 72: ...pper limit value to 100 g indicates a space HH HI LO LL Outputs the upper and lower limit values HH Secondaryupperlimitvalue HI Upperlimitvalue LO Lower limit value LL Secondarylower limit value HI re...

Page 73: ...he balance receives a command to control the balance and can process it the balance transmits the acknowledge code Among commands to control the balance the following transmit the acknowledge code bot...

Page 74: ...line is kept Hi normally When the balance cannot receive the next command e g while the balance is processing last command the balance sets the CTS line to Lo The balance confirms the level of the RTS...

Page 75: ...n be switched individually in the function table Contact input is available for RE ZERO and ON OFF The same operations as pressing the RE ZERO and ON OFF keys 19 1 Connector Pin Nos and Specifications...

Page 76: ...2 30 4 31 8 32 1 107 33 2 34 4 35 8 50 Polarity State 45 Stability 44 Over 37 Status Control signal 43 Strobe 1 Output signal GND Input logic Housing Shield BUSY Data will be held during ON when conn...

Page 77: ...a update In addition the time to complete re zero operation is not constant due to ambient conditions such as external disturbance or vibration Using the status signal confirm that RE ZERO input is ac...

Page 78: ...unctions may affect the weighing accuracy Therefore they are set to disabled at the factory when shipped To enable the extended functions set the function switch Extended functions to 1 To use the ext...

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Page 80: ...ht value 3 The process of averaging increases When the selected time is reached moving averaging will be performed When a small amount of sample is weighed or is filled the fluctuation of a weight val...

Page 81: ...mance persists after checking contact the local A D dealer for repair Checking that the balance performs properly AD 4212A only Check the balance performance using the self check function Operation 1...

Page 82: ...performed using external contact input or an RS 232C command Is the sample placed in the center of the weighing pan Has the balance been warmed up for the appropriate duration before weighing AD 4212A...

Page 83: ...uencing the balance To return to the weighing mode press the CAL key EC E20 Calibration weight error The calibration weight is too heavy Confirm the calibration weight value Press the CAL key to retur...

Page 84: ...has reached the maximum capacity Delete data in memory to store new data For details refer to 14 DATA MEMORY Illuminated Memory full The amount of calibration or calibration test data in memory has re...

Page 85: ...cally incorrect Confirm the command EC E07 Parameter setting error The received data exceeds the range that the balance can accept Confirm the parameter range of the command Other errors If the errors...

Page 86: ...50 g 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 600 g 700 g 800 g 900 g 1000 g Weighing unit Dimensions 80 W 230 D 90 H mm 80 W 230 D 92 5 H mm Weighing pan 50 50 mm 70 70 mm Mass Approx 2 kg Display Dimensions 2...

Page 87: ...Applicable weight values 1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g 20 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 300 g Weighing unit Dimensions 80 W 230 D 90 H mm Weighing pan 34 mm 50 50 mm...

Page 88: ...screw Length 5 mm or less Weighing pan Special weighing pan Example Weighing unit Pan support AD 4212A 100 200 AD 4212B 201 301 Weighing pan Weighing unit Pan support Pan support plate Special weighin...

Page 89: ...sorber functions at about 2 kg to protect the weighing sensor Also avoid giving impact shock to the weighing pan while loading 5 Approx 16mm 5 19 5mm 30 Three point M3 screw Length 4 mm or less 7 5mm...

Page 90: ...ved 150 to 550 AD 4212A 1000 Pan support is used with weighing pan and pan support plate removed 110 to 1000 Pan boss is used with the weighing pan pan support plate and pan support removed 150 to 104...

Page 91: ...Mass range to be weighed Mass of special weighing pan Mass range to be weighed Mass of special weighing pan When the weighing pan pan support plate and pan support are removed When the weighing pan an...

Page 92: ...used with the weighing pan and pan support removed 60 to 160 AD 4212B 301 Pan support is used with weighing pan and pan support plate removed 20 to 220 Pan boss is used with the weighing pan pan suppo...

Page 93: ...the RE ZERO key before weighing to cancel the amount of zero drift as necessary Mass range to be weighed Mass of special weighing pan When the weighing pan is removed Mass range to be weighed Mass of...

Page 94: ...l 1 Cut the panel according to the size of the display unit 2 Remove the angle adjustment knobs located on both sides of the display unit and remove the standard stand 3 Remove the screws one on each...

Page 95: ...e back Notes When attaching a mounting fixture press the tabs against the weighing unit casing one fixture in the front and another in the back and determine the fixture position When the weighing uni...

Page 96: ...0 176 25 9 80 98 34 230 70 50 62 230 176 25 9 50 80 98 20 210 70 27 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS Display unit Weighing unit Bottom Same for all the models Weighing unit AD 4212A 100 200 AD 4212B 23 101 102 AD...

Page 97: ...00 1000 Weighing unit with the mounting fixtures attached Unit mm Adjustable range 70 62 230 176 25 9 70 80 98 92 5 87 5 97 5 Height up to the pan boss 87 82 92 62 0 2 235 0 4 62 0 2 210 249 12 12 80...

Page 98: ...data transmitted from balances Example When pressing the PRINT key of the balance data is output and is acquired by the computer The stored data can be used with Microsoft Excel if installed Note If a...

Page 99: ...ecognized as USB memory special software is not required to read the data AD 1688 Data logger When connected to the RS 232C interface of the balance the AD 1688 can store the data in an environment wh...

Page 100: ...A weighing reference point or the zero display Usually refers to the value displayed when nothing is on the weighing pan Data number Numbers assigned sequentially when weighing data or unit weight is...

Page 101: ...isplay OFF 31 36 Auto display ON 5 11 31 36 Auto print mode A 32 37 Auto print mode B 32 37 AX USB 25P EX 97 B ba5fnc Environment Display19 31 42 45 48 bep HH buzzer 32 bep HI buzzer 32 bep LL buzzer...

Page 102: ...ers error 83 Extended functions 28 34 76 External contact input 66 F FAST 4 22 35 84 85 Format error 83 G g5i Capacity indicator 31 36 GLP report 23 48 49 Gram mode 20 H HI 4 44 45 Hold Hold function...

Page 103: ...ng Minimum weighing value display at start 31 31 RsCom 68 RsKey 68 S SAMPLE key 16 19 20 21 24 26 28 42 52 Sample mass error 81 Self check function 79 Sensitivity drift 84 85 5 id ID number output 33...

Page 104: ...102 Z Zero point 25 27 Zero point drift 36 Zero tracking 31 36...

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