A&D FZ-1200CT, Instruction Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how the FZ-CT and FX-CT series balances work and how to get the most out
of them in terms of performance.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference.
1-1 About This Manual
This manual consists of the following five parts:
Basic operation .........................Describes precautions on handling the balance, balance
construction and basic balance operation.
Adapting to the environment.....Describes response adjustment and calibration.
Functions ..................................Describes various functions of the balance.
RS-232C serial interface...........Describes the interface which transmits data and controls the balance.
Maintenance .............................Describes maintenance, error codes, troubleshooting,
specifications and options.
1-2 Features
Compact general-purpose balance, can be installed almost anywhere.
Large breeze break, provided as a standard accessory for more accurate weighing.
The breeze break can be removed with one touch, so cleaning is simple.
Casing construction, strong protection against dust and moisture.
Carat pans for weighing jewelry, provided as standard accessories,
Multiple weighing units with most of the common units used around the world.
The default settings of the unit of weight are the metric carat (ct) and grams (g). The unit can
be switched by pressing the MODE key.
Standard RS-232C serial interface to communicate with a computer and to output the Good
Laboratory Practice (GLP) / Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant report.
Statistical calculation mode to statistically calculate the weight data, and display or output the
sum, maximum, minimum, range (maximum-minimum), average, standard deviation,
coefficient of variation, relative error of maximum value and relative error of minimum value.
Comparator Indicators, displaying the comparison results.
Underhook, provided for suspended weighing.
Hold Function, provided for weighing a moving object such as an animal.
As options, the USB interface (FX i -02), the Ethernet interface (Fx i -08) and the built-in battery
unit (Fx
i
-09) are available.
Connecting the USB interface, by cable to a Windows computer, allows transmission of the weight
data to Excel or Word. The Ethernet interface allows connection of the balance to a personal
computer through a LAN. The battery unit allows use of the balance where a power source is not
available.
Optional AD-8920A remote display, connected to the balance using the RS-232C interface to
display the weight data away from the balance or at a desirable viewing angle. The power to
the AD-8920A is supplied from the balance. So, cable hookups are simplified.