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16. Standard Input & Output Interface

16-1. RS-232C And External Contact Input

D-Sub 25 pin numbers

D-Sub 25 pin assignments

Pin No. Signal name

Interface type

Direction

Description

1 FG

Frame ground

2 RXD

RS-232C

Input

Receive

data

3 TXD

RS-232C

Output

Transmit

data

RTS

RS-232C

Input

Ready to send

CTS

RS-232C

Output Clear to send

DSR

RS-232C

Output Data set ready

7 SG

RS-232C / external contact

input

- Signal

ground

External contact input

Input

Same as the PRINT key

RE-ZERO

External contact input

Input

Same as the RE-ZERO key

Others

- No

connection

RS-232C

The balance is a DCE device. Connect the balance to a personal computer (DTE) using a
straight through cable.

Transmission system : EIA RS-232C
Transmission form

: Asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex

Transmission rate

: 10 times/second or 5 times/second (same as data refresh rate)

Data format

: Baud rate : 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200bps

Data bits : 7 or 8 bits

Parity

: Even, Odd (Data bits 7 bits)

None

(Data bits 8 bits)

Stop bit

: 1 bit

(When sending, 2 bits; receiving, 1 bit.

A personal computer will function with either setting.)

Code

ASCII

M2.6

ISO metric screw thread

Start bit

Data bits

Parity bit

Stop bit

-5V to -15V
+5V to +15V

RS-232C

Summary of Contents for GF-10K

Page 1: ...GX K series GX 8K GX 8K2 GX 10K GX 12K GX 20K GX 30K GX 32K GF K series GF 8K GF 8K2 GF 10K GF 12K GF 20K GF 30K GF 32K WM PD4000775B ...

Page 2: ...fications and this manual are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer Under the copyright laws the software program described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved The software may be installed into one computer and may not be installed into other computers without the prior written consent of A D Company Copying includes translation into another language ...

Page 3: ...heck Function 22 7 1 Weighing Speed Adjustment 22 7 2 Self Check Function With Response Adjustment For The GX K Series 23 7 3 Self Check Function For GF K Series 23 8 Calibration 24 8 1 Calibration Group 24 8 2 Automatic Self Calibration For The GX K Series 25 8 3 One Touch Calibration For The GX K Series 26 8 4 Calibration Using An External Weight 27 8 5 Calibration Test Using An External Weight ...

Page 4: ...3 14 Programmable Unit 74 15 Density Measurement 75 Interface And Communication 16 Standard Input Output Interface 79 16 1 RS 232C And External Contact Input 79 16 2 Connection to peripheral equipment 81 17 Commands 83 17 1 Command List 83 17 2 Acknowledge Code And Error Codes 84 17 3 Control Using CTS And RTS 85 17 4 Settings Related To RS 232C 85 Maintenance 18 Maintenance 86 18 1 Treatment Of T...

Page 5: ...and controls the balance This RS 232C interface is for use with a computer or printer The external contact input commands the balance re zeroing and data output Maintenance Describes maintenance error codes troubleshooting specifications and options 1 2 Features Large vacuum fluorescent display VFD easy to read Dust tight and protected against water jets allows washing with water A waterproof RS 2...

Page 6: ...parator output GX 04K and analog voltage output GX 06K are available as options Breeze break AX GXK 31 can be used for a precision weighing is provided for GX 8K GX 8K2 GX 10K GF 8K GF 8K2 and GF 10K 1 3 Compliance 1 3 1 Compliance With FCC Rules Please note that this equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy This equipment has been tested and has been found to comply with th...

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Page 8: ...Grounding terminal Note AC adapter plug Insert the plug into the jack firmly The connection is tight to keep waterproof and dustproof RS 232C and external terminals Note Terminal cover Cover the terminal or connect the waterproof RS 232C cable GX 07K to keep waterproof and dustproof AC adapter jack Draft gate Remove the gate when cleaning Note AC adapter plug Please confirm that the AC adapter typ...

Page 9: ...not excessive The best operating temperature is about 20 C 68 F at about 50 relative humidity Install the balance where it is not exposed to direct sunlight and it is not affected by heaters or air conditioners Install the balance where it is free of dust Install the balance away from equipment that produces magnetic fields Install the balance in a stable place avoiding vibration and shock Corners...

Page 10: ...is balance uses a strong magnet as part of the balance assembly so please use caution when weighing magnetic materials such as iron If there is a problem use the underhook on the bottom of the balance to suspend the material away from the influence of the magnet Eliminate any temperature difference between the sample and the environment When a sample is warmer cooler than the ambient temperature t...

Page 11: ...hing with water Use the waterproof option RS 232C cable GX 07K when RS 232C interface is used with IP 65 AX KO1710 200 a standard RS 232C cable is not waterproof or dustproof 3 4 Power Supply Do not remove the AC adapter while the internal mass is in motion for example right after the AC adapter is connected or during calibration using the internal mass If the AC adapter is removed under the condi...

Page 12: ...tored in the function table Refer to 5 Weighing Units Performs weighing speed adjustment response adjustment and self check Performs calibration using the internal mass for GX K series Displays other items of the calibration menu Stores the weighing data in memory or outputs to a printer or personal computer depending on the function table settings Factory setting output No function at the factory...

Page 13: ...precision range again Example GX 32K or GF 32K precision range 6 1 kg x 0 1g standard range 31 kg x 1 g Step 1 Press the RE ZERO key The balance will start weighing using the precision range Step 2 Place a container on the weighing pan When the weighing value exceeds the precision range the range will be switched to the standard range Step 3 Press the RE ZERO key The balance will be switched to th...

Page 14: ...und Ounce L OZ l0 1 Lb 16 oz 1 oz 28 349523125 g Troy Ounce OZt 31 1034768 g Metric Carat ct 0 2 g Momme mom 3 75 g Pennyweight dwt 1 55517384 g Grain UK GN 0 06479891 g Tael HKgeneral Singapore 37 7994 g Tael HK jewelry 37 429 g Tael Taiwan 37 5 g Tael China TL 31 25 g Tola India t 11 6638038 g Messghal MS 4 6875 g Density mode DS is used to show the density Programmable unit Multi unit Mlt Note ...

Page 15: ...005 Tael HK jewelry 320 605 561 060 828 235 0 005 Tael Taiwan 320 000 560 000 826 665 0 005 Tael China 384 000 672 000 992 000 0 005 Tola India 1028 82 1800 44 2657 80 0 01 Messghal 2560 00 4480 00 6613 35 0 05 GX 8K GF 8K GX 10K GF 10K Unit Capacity Minimum display Gram 8100 00 10100 00 0 01 Kilogram 8 10000 10 10000 0 00001 Ounce Avoir 285 7190 356 2670 0 0005 Pound 17 85745 22 26665 0 00005 Pou...

Page 16: ...6 000 0 005 56 0000 0 0005 Tael China 259 200 0 005 67 2000 0 0005 Tola India 694 46 0 01 180 044 0 001 Messghal 1728 00 0 05 448 000 0 005 GX 32K GF 32K Standard range Precision range Unit Capacity Minimum display Capacity Minimum display Gram 31000 1 6100 0 0 1 Kilogram 31 000 0 001 6 1000 0 0001 Ounce Avoir 1093 50 0 05 215 170 0 005 Pound 68 345 0 005 13 4480 0 0005 Pound Ounce 68L 5 5 0 1 13L...

Page 17: ...tep 3 Press the PRINT key to enter the unit selection mode Step 4 Specify a unit or mode in the order to be displayed using the following keys SAMPLE key To display the units sequentially RE ZERO key To specify a unit or mode The stabilization indicator appears when the displayed unit or mode is specified Step 5 Press the PRINT key to store the units or modes The balance displays end and then disp...

Page 18: ...lace a sample on the pan or in the container Step 3 Wait for the stabilization indicator to be displayed Read the value Step 4 Remove the sample and container from the weighing pan Notes To use another unit press the MODE key and select an appropriate unit Press the SAMPLE key to turn on or off the minimum weighing value The weighing data can be stored in memory Refer to 12 Data Memory for details...

Page 19: ... 25 is selected in step 3 Step 5 Place the number of samples specified on the pan In this example 25 pieces Step 6 Wait for the stabilization indicator to come on Press the PRINT key to calculate and store the unit mass Then the balance displays 25 pcs and is set to count samples with this unit mass The sample unit mass stored even if the AC adapter is removed is maintained in non volatile memory ...

Page 20: ...the balance or samples on the pan until the processing indicator turns off Step 10 Counting accuracy is improved when the processing indicator turns off Each time the above operation is performed a more accurate unit mass will be obtained There is no definite upper limit of ACAI range for the number of samples exceeding 100 Try to add the same number of samples as displayed Step 11 Remove all the ...

Page 21: ...s the PRINT key to store the reference mass The balance displays 100 00 The decimal point position depends on the reference value The reference mass stored even if the AC adapter is removed is maintained in non volatile memory Note If the balance judges that the mass of the sample is too light to be used as a reference it displays lo Step 6 Remove the sample Reading The Percentage Step 7 Place a s...

Page 22: ... a unit to be used for accumulation Note While the accumulation function is in use unit selection using the MODE key is not available Setting The Function Table Step 2 Press and hold the SAMPLE key until ba5fnc of the function table is displayed then release the key Step 3 Press the PRINT key Step 4 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display add 0 Step 5 Press the RE ZERO key to display add 1 N...

Page 23: ...output The accumulation number at the upper left of the display increases by one Step 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 when accumulating more data Step 5 Press the MODE key to display the total value Outputting the value Step 6 Press the PRINT key to output the total value Step 7 Press the RE ZERO key to delete the total value Notes And Displaying Or Outputting An Overloaded Total The output format depends o...

Page 24: ...ess and hold the MODE key until RESPONSE is displayed And then press the MODE key again quickly Step 2 Press the MODE key to select a weighing speed Either FAST MID or SLOW can be selected Step 3 After a few seconds of inactivity the balance displays end Then it returns to the weighing mode and displays the updated response indicator The response indicator remains displayed for a while Note The we...

Page 25: ...ontact the local A D dealer for repair If the automatic response adjustment fails the balance displays CH ng Check the ambient conditions such as breeze and vibration also check the weighing pan Then perform the adjustment again To return to the weighing mode press the CAL key Advise If the automatic response adjustment is not helpful try to refine it using the 7 3 Self Check Function For GF K Ser...

Page 26: ...alibration adjusts the balance for accurate weighing Besides periodic calibration and before each use perform calibration when The balance is installed for the first time The balance has been moved The ambient environment has changed Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance during calibration To output the data for GLP using the RS 232C interface set GLP output info of Data output do...

Page 27: ...lected in the function table the balance outputs the calibration report or stores the data in memory Automatic self calibration functions even if the display is turned off standby state Refer to 9 1 Permit Or Inhibit for the operation Caution If something is on the weighing pan the balance judges that it is in use and does not perform automatic self calibration To maintain the calibrated state kee...

Page 28: ...isplays end after calibration If the GLP output info parameter of the function table is set to 1 or 2 the balance displays glp and outputs the calibration report using the RS 232C interface or stores the data in memory Refer to 11 2 GLP Report and Data memory data of the function table for details Step 5 The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode after calibration About the interna...

Page 29: ...he operation and return to Cal 0 Step 5 Confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the PRINT key The balance measures the zero point Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance The balance displays the calibration weight value Step 6 Place the displayed calibration weight on the pan and press the PRINT key The balance measures the calibration weight Do not allow vibration or dra...

Page 30: ...eight or adjust the value In the value adjustment mode 15 digits appear after 15 digits PRINT key To store the new weight value Even if the AC adapter is removed the data is maintained in non volatile memory CAL key To cancel the operation and return to CC 0 Step 5 Confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the PRINT key The balance measures the zero point and displays the measured value D...

Page 31: ...4 Press the PRINT key Then the balance displays the function switches Set the function table switch and internal mass correction switch to 1 as shown above using the following keys SAMPLE key To select the switch to change the value The selected digit blinks RE ZERO key To change the parameter of the switch selected Step 5 Press the PRINT key to store the new setting The balance returns to the wei...

Page 32: ...key to calibrate the balance using the internal mass Step 12 Place the external weight on the pan and confirm that the correction has been performed properly In this example confirm that the value displayed is within the range that is described at Accuracy after calibration using the internal mass of 20 Specification If the value is incorrect repeat the correction ...

Page 33: ...ameter The selected switch blinks RE ZERO key To change the parameter of the switch selected 0 To inhibit changes Can not be used 1 To permit changes Can be used PRINT key To store the new parameter and return to the weighing mode CAL key To cancel the operation and return to the weighing mode Function table 0 To inhibit changes to the function table 1 To permit changes to the function table Calib...

Page 34: ... While pressing and holding the PRINT key and the SAMPLE key press the ON OFF key to display p5 Step 3 Press the SAMPLE key to display Clr Step 4 Press the PRINT key To cancel this operation press the CAL key Step 5 Press the RE ZERO key to display Clr go Step 6 Press the PRINT key to initialize the balance The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode Function table 0 To inhibit chan...

Page 35: ...Caution Check the settings and condition before changing parameters 10 1 2 Display And Operation Keys The symbol 〇 shows effective parameter When pressed and held in the weighing mode enters the function table mode Selects the class or item in the function table mode Changes the parameter When a class is displayed moves to an item in the class When an item is displayed stores the new parameter and...

Page 36: ...e total value of the weighing data 0 Does not display ba5fnc Environment Display rng Display at start 1 Displays Select whether or not to display the smallest displayable weighing value at weighing start Cl adj Clock Refer to 10 7 Clock and Calendar Function Confirms and sets the time and date The time and date are added to the output data 0 No comparison 1 Comparison excluding near zero when stab...

Page 37: ... digits 1 100 digits ap b Auto print difference 2 1000 digits Difference between reference value and displayed value 0 Not used 1 Stores unit mass in counting mode 2 Stores weighing data 3 Stores calibration data 4 Stores comparator settings data Data memory 5 Stores tare value Related items prt int d no 5 td info 0 Every measurement 1 2 seconds 2 5 seconds 3 10 seconds 4 30 seconds 5 1 minute 6 2...

Page 38: ...er to 10 5 Description of Item Data Format 0 No limit t Up Timeout 1 1 second Selects the wait time to receive a command 0 No output erCd AK Error code 1 Output AK ASCII code 06h 0 Not used 5if Serial interface Ct5 CTS RTS control 1 Used Controls CTS and RTS 0 Water temperature d5 fnc Density function ldin Liquid density input 1 Liquid density Available only when density mode is selected mlt Progr...

Page 39: ...exact weighing 5t b 2 This parameter ignores slight fluctuation of a weight value Used to prevent a weight value from drifting due to vibration or drafts Note With Hold function Hold set to ON 1 this item is used to set the stabilization range Hold function Hold Animal weighing mode This function is used to weigh a moving object such as an animal When the weighing data is over the weighing range f...

Page 40: ... Used when the balance is built into an automated system 30 minutes warm up is necessary for accurate weighing Auto display OFF poff When the AC adapter is connected and no operation is performed inactivity state for 10 minutes the display is automatically turned off and the standby indicator illuminates Capacity indicator g5i In the weighing mode the indicator displays the weighing data relative ...

Page 41: ...e a sample is placed and removed with ar d set to 1 to adjust zero after the data is output Required setting dout prt 1 Auto print mode A reference zero dout ap p Auto print polarity dout ap b Auto print difference dout ar d 1 Zero after output Auto print modes B Example For weighing while a sample is added Required setting dout prt 2 Auto print mode B reference last stable value dout ap p Auto pr...

Page 42: ...eader of two characters indicates the balance condition The polarity sign is placed before the data with the leading zeros If the data is zero the plus sign is applied The unit consisting of three characters follows the data DP Dump print format 5if type 1 This format is used when the peripheral equipment can not receive the A D format If an AD 8121B is used set the printer to MODE 3 This format c...

Page 43: ... NU numerical format 5if type 4 This format outputs only numerical data This format consists of nine characters excluding the terminator The polarity sign is placed before the data with the leading zeros If the data is zero the plus sign is used CSV format 5if type 5 This format separates the data of A D standard format and the unit by a comma This format outputs the unit even when the data is ove...

Page 44: ...is format outputs time in 24 hour format Note GF K series does not use this format Tare value When the tare value in memory is recalled the tare value is output before the weighing data Comparison results By setting Comparison results Cp r of the function table to 1 the comparison results can be added to the data output using the RS 232C serial interface Use A D standard format type 0 The comparis...

Page 45: ...43 10 6 Data Format Examples Stable Unstable Overload Positive error Overload Negative error Space ASCII 20h Carriage Return ASCII 0Dh Line Feed ASCII 0Ah ...

Page 46: ...unce Metric Carat Momme Pennyweight Grain Tael HK general Singapore Tael HK jewelry Tael Taiwan Tael China Tola India Messghal Density Multi Space ASCII 20h Note When Pound Ounce is selected the data is output with the unit of ounce oz The unit Grain is not available for the GX 32K and GF 32K ...

Page 47: ... key and go to step 6 When the time is not correct and is to be changed press the RE ZERO key and go to step 5 Setting the time with part of the digits blinking Step 5 Set the time in 24 hour format using 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 ...

Page 48: ...n press any key and set the time and date The dead battery only affects the clock and calendar function Even so the function works normally as long as the AC adapter is connected to the balance 10 8 Comparator Function The results of the comparison are indicated by HI OK or LO on the display Operating conditions No comparison Comparison when the weighing data is stable or overloaded excluding near...

Page 49: ...hing input mode press and hold the MODE key Digital input mode Change the setting using the following keys SAMPLE key To select the digit to change the value RE ZERO key To change the value of the digit selected MODE key To switch the polarity PRINT key To store the new setting and go to step 9 CAL key To cancel the new setting and go to step 9 Weighing input mode Press the RE ZERO key The balance...

Page 50: ...and hold the MODE key Digital input mode Change the setting using the following keys SAMPLE key To select the digit to change the value RE ZERO key To change the value of the digit selected MODE key To switch the polarity PRINT key To store the new setting and go to step 9 CAL key To cancel the new setting and go to step 9 Weighing input mode Press the RE ZERO key The balance displays 0 0 g Place ...

Page 51: ...ting the tolerance value The MODE key is not used to set the tolerance value Step 10 Press the CAL key to exit the comparator function and return to the weighing mode Note When Pound Ounce is selected as a weighing unit enter the values in ounces for comparison In the density mode comparison is performed to the density obtained ...

Page 52: ...ction table is displayed then release the key Step 3 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display Cp fnc Step 4 Press the PRINT key Step 5 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display Cp b 0 Step 6 Press the RE ZERO key to display Cp b 1 Note To disable the main display comparison function set the Main display comparison Cp b parameter to 0 Step 7 Press the PRINT key to store the setting Step 8 ...

Page 53: ...hile the main display comparison function is in use the balance re zeroing and data output are possible Only the unit selected before this function can be used While the main display comparison function is in use the data memory function is not available To disable the main display comparison function set the Main display comparison Cp b parameter to 0 Weighing data and Comparison results Standard...

Page 54: ...itle 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 12 Data Memory for details For details on confirming and setting the time and date for the GX K series Refer to 10 7 Clock and Calendar Function Caution GF K series does not store the calibration report in memory GF K series does not use t...

Page 55: ...about calibration and calibration test refer to 8 Calibration The GF K series does not output time and date to the general format Calibration report using the internal mass Setting of info 1 Setting of info 2 AD 8121 printer format General format Space ASCII 20h TERM Terminator CR LF or CR CR Carriage return ASCII 0Dh LF Line feed ASCII 0Ah Manufacturer Model Serial number ID number Date Time Cali...

Page 56: ...S N 01234567 ID ABCDEFG DATE 2004 12 31 TIME 12 34 56 CALIBRATED EXT CAL WEIGHT 20000 0 g SIGNATURE A D TERM MODEL GX 30K TERM S N 01234567 TERM ID ABCDEFG TERM DATE TERM 2004 12 31 TERM TIME TERM 12 34 56 TERM CALIBRATED EXT TERM CAL WEIGHT TERM 20000 0 g TERM SIGNATURE TERM TERM TERM TERM TERM TERM Manufacturer Model Serial number ID number Date Time Calibration test type Zero point value Target...

Page 57: ...s displayed then release the key The End block is output Setting of info 1 Setting of info 2 AD 8121 printer format General format Space ASCII 20h TERM Terminator CR LF or CR CR Carriage return ASCII 0Dh LF Line feed ASCII 0Ah A D MODEL GX 30K S N 01234567 ID ABCDEFG DATE 2004 12 31 START TIME 09 30 00 WT 12345 6 g WT 12346 1 g WT 12346 2 g WT 12346 3 g WT 12345 1 g WT 12345 3 g WT 12347 1 g WT 12...

Page 58: ...output 5 td parameter For details on setting the data memory refer to 10 2 The Function Table For weighing data of the GX K series 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 in memory when the data is stored Clr blinks the upper left of the display For example you want to store weigh...

Page 59: ...data parameter to 2 Step 2 Set the Time Date output 5 td parameter as necessary Step 3 The storing mode depends on the Data output mode prt parameter setting Four types of storing modes are available to store data Key mode When the PRINT key is pressed and the displayed value is stable the balance stores the weighing data Auto print modes A When the displayed value is stable and the conditions of ...

Page 60: ...a 2 Not used Interval memory mode prt 3 Not used data 2 int 0 8 Set each item for GX K series depending on the situation as follows No d no 0 No 5 td 0 Data number Yes d no 1 Time only 5 td 1 No 5 id 0 Date only 5 td 2 ID number Yes 5 id 1 Time and date Both 5 td 3 When 5 td 1 2 or 3 is selected the amount of data to be stored is 100 sets Set each item for GF K series depending on the situation as...

Page 61: ...eripheral Equipment Step 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until reCall is displayed then release the key Step 2 Press the SAMPLE key to display out Step 3 Press the PRINT key to display out n o with no blinking Step 5 Press the RE ZERO key to display out g o with go blinking Step 6 Press the PRINT key to transmit all data using the RS 232C interface Step 7 The balance displays Clear when all data is...

Page 62: ...e Serial interface 5if parameters are set properly Refer to 10 Function Table and 16 2 Connection To Peripheral Equipment Confirm that the Data memory data parameter is set to 3 Step 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until out is displayed then release the key Step 2 Press the PRINT key to display out n o with no blinking Step 3 Press the RE ZERO key to display out g o with go blinking Step 4 Press t...

Page 63: ...d store the new unit mass GX K series can store a unit mass from Pp01 to p50 GF K series can store a unit mass from Pp01 to p20 Step 1 Set the Data memory data parameter to 1 Step 2 Press the MODE key to select pcs counting mode If Clr appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory Note If the counting mode can not be selected refer to 5 Weighing Units Step 3 Press and...

Page 64: ... is placed to store the unit mass Go to step 3 of the previous page CAL key To return to the unit mass confirmation mode Go to step 3 of the previous page MODE key Press and hold to go to the digital input mode Digital input mode To use this mode the sample unit mass must be known beforehand In the digital input mode the unit mass value is entered digitally using the keys The display in the digita...

Page 65: ... unit mass number using the following keys GX K series p01 to p50 GF K series p01 to p20 RE ZERO key To increase the unit mass number by one MODE key To decrease the unit mass by one Step 3 Press the PRINT key to confirm the selection and to return to the weighing mode To cancel the selection and return to the weighing mode press the CAL key 1 1 Output Counting mode No4 of unit mass ...

Page 66: ... value Note While the data memory function is in use unit selection using the MODE key is not available If Clr appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory Refer to 12 1 Notes on Using Data Memory Step 1 Press the MODE key to select a unit to be used for storage Step 2 Set the Data memory data parameter to 4 Step 3 Press and hold the PRINT key until the balance enter...

Page 67: ...revious page MODE key Press and hold to go to the weighing input mode Weighing input mode In the weighing input mode a sample is placed on the pan to store the upper and lower limit values Notes Pressing the CAL key will interrupt the operation and the balance will return to the upper and lower limit values confirmation mode step 3 in Storing the upper and lower limit values To go to the digital i...

Page 68: ...ast selected with its comparator number appears The display is as shown to the right with all the digits blinking Step 3 Press the MODE key to select the value Each time the MODE key is pressed the displayed value changes as follows C03 HI C03 LO C04 HI C04 LO Step 4 Press the PRINT key to confirm the selection The balance returns to the weighing mode with the selected upper and lower limit values...

Page 69: ...aced on the weighing pan zero is displayed The NET indicator does not illuminate t appears when a tare operation is performed without using the tare value stored in memory While the data memory function is in use unit selection using the MODE key is not available If Clr appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory Refer to 12 1 Notes on Using Data Memory Step 1 Press...

Page 70: ...e is the current weight value and the selected tare number with PT blinking Step 2 Press the RE ZERO key to set the display to zero Step 3 Place a tare a container on the weighing pan Step 4 Press the PRINT key to store the tare value Remove the tare from the pan Digital input mode In the digital input mode the tare value is entered digitally using the keys Use the following keys to store a tare v...

Page 71: ...alue changes as follows t03 t04 t20 t01 Step 4 Press the PRINT key to confirm the selection The balance returns to the weighing mode with the selected tare value ready for use To cancel the selection press the CAL key The balance returns to the weighing mode Note When no operation is performed in step 4 after a few seconds of inactivity the balance selects the value currently displayed and returns...

Page 72: ...ll the digits blinking Step 2 Press the MODE key to select the value Comparator settings when the Data memory data parameter is set to 4 Each time the MODE key is pressed the displayed value changes as follows C03 HI C03 LO C04 HI C04 LO Tare value when the Data memory data parameter is set to 5 Each time the MODE key is pressed the displayed value changes as follows t03 t04 t20 t01 Step 3 Press t...

Page 73: ...ta last selected appears with all the digits blinking Step 2 Use the following keys to select the value RE ZERO key To increase the memory data number by one MODE key To decrease the memory data number by one Unit mass when the Data memory data parameter is set to 1 Each time the MODE key or RE ZERO key is pressed the displayed value changes as follows p03 p04 GX K series can select p01 to p50 GF ...

Page 74: ...de with the selection ready for use To change and store the selected memory data Press the SAMPLE key to enter the storage mode Two inputting modes are available for entering the value to be stored Digital input mode Weighing input mode To switch the inputting mode press and hold the MODE key To cancel the operation and return to the weighing mode press the CAL key ...

Page 75: ...ok When not in use attach the cover plate to prevent dust from getting into the balance The weighing pan pan support and draft gate fall off when turnig over the balance Remove them first Step 1 Remove the draft gate Step 2 Remove the weighing pan and pan support Step 3 Turn over the balance Step 4 Remove the cover plates Step 5 Hang from the underhook Underhook Rubber plate Cover plates Metal pla...

Page 76: ... to confirm or set the coefficient Confirming the coefficient Step 4 The current coefficient is displayed with the first digit blinking When it is not to be changed press the CAL key and go to step 6 When it is to be changed press the RE ZERO key and go to step 5 Setting the coefficient Step 5 Set the coefficient using the following keys SAMPLE key To select a digit to change the value The selecte...

Page 77: ...ering the density directly When the density mode is selected the response adjustment and self check function can not be used Formula to obtain the density The density can be obtained by the following formula Where ρ Density of a sample A Weight value of a sample in air B Weight value of a sample in liquid ρ0 Density of a liquid 15 1 1 Prior to measurement Changing the function table Prior to measu...

Page 78: ...g the weight of a sample in air 1 Confirm that nothing is placed on the upper pan in air Press the RE ZERO key to set the display to zero 2 Place a sample on the upper pan When the value displayed on the balance becomes stable press the PRINT key The sample weight in air is confirmed and the balance will return to the density mode Go to Step 2 Selecting a parameter to set 3 Remove the sample from ...

Page 79: ...MODE key To decrease the temperature by one degree 99 C is displayed after 0 C PRINT key To store the change display end and return to the density mode Go to Step 2 Selecting a parameter to set CAL key To cancel the change and return to the density mode Go to Step 2 Selecting a parameter to set The relation between the water temperature and density is shown below C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 99984 0 ...

Page 80: ...d SAMPLE key To select the digit to change the value PRINT key To store the change display end and return to the density mode Go to Step 2 Selecting a parameter to set CAL key To cancel the change and return to the density mode Go to Step 2 Selecting a parameter to set Outputting the density Step 4 After all the necessary parameters have been set press the SAMPLE key to output the density calculat...

Page 81: ...ernal contact input Input Same as the RE ZERO key Others No connection RS 232C The balance is a DCE device Connect the balance to a personal computer DTE using a straight through cable Transmission system EIA RS 232C Transmission form Asynchronous bi directional half duplex Transmission rate 10 times second or 5 times second same as data refresh rate Data format Baud rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 1...

Page 82: ...e same operation as performed by pressing the PRINT key or the RE ZERO key will be performed Accessory Connector AX HDB 25P CTF Foot switch AX SW128 Balance side DCE Computer side DTE Inside of balance Terminals sample Balance side PRINT key RE ZERO key Connector AX HDB 25P Connector cover AX HDB CTF Foot switch AX SW128 Example of foot switch ...

Page 83: ... prt 1 or 2 is selected 2 Set 1 when multiple lines are printed Example When appending ID number set 1 Settings of AD 8121B MODE AD 8121B DIP switch Description MODE 1 1 2 3 4 MODE ON Print at receiving data Standard mode statistic mode MODE 2 1 2 3 4 MODE ON Print by DATA key operation or built in timer Standard mode interval mode chart mode MODE 3 1 2 3 4 MODE ON Print at receiving data Dump pri...

Page 84: ... RsCom can receive the balance GLP report RsKey RsKey can transmit the weighing data output from the balance directly to other application software such as Microsoft Excel RsKey can be used with most application software RsKey can receive the balance GLP report Using the WinCT software the balance can do the following Analyzing the weighing data and the statistics with RsKey The weighing data can ...

Page 85: ...y the last data number PN Request the tare number of the selected value PT Request the tare value SN Request the serial number of the balance TN Request the model name of the balance UN Requests the unit mass numbers in memory UW Requests the unit mass value CAL Same as the CAL key CN mm Recalls the upper lower limit value in memory mm 01 to 20 HI g Sets the upper limit values is space mark Exampl...

Page 86: ...ives a command to request data and can process it the balance outputs the data When the balance receives a command to control the balance and can not process it the balance transmits an error code EC Exx When the 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 acknowledg...

Page 87: ... is kept Hi normally When the balance can not receive the next command Example while the balance is processing the last command the balance sets the CTS line to Lo The balance confirms the level of the RTS line before outputting a set of data If the RTS level is Hi the balance outputs data If the RTS level is Lo data is not output The data is canceled 17 4 Settings Related To RS 232C Concerning th...

Page 88: ...alance needs service or repair Use the original packing material for transportation While cleaning the balance and keeping it waterproof connect a waterproof RS 232C cable GX 07K or cover terminals of the RS 232C interface and AC adapter jack Insure that the underhook cover is in place The value of the internal mass may change due to aging corrosion or other damage caused by the operating environm...

Page 89: ...hecking that the operating environment or weighing method is proper Operating environment Is the weighing table solid enough Is the balance level Refer to 3 1 Before Use Is the operating environment free from vibration and drafts Is there a strong electrical or magnetic noise source such as a motor near the balance Weighing method Does the weighing pan touch the rim or anything Is the weighing pan...

Page 90: ...The calibration weight is too heavy Confirm the calibration weight value Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode EC E21 Calibration weight error The calibration weight is too light Confirm the calibration weight value Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode Overload error A sample beyond the balance weighing capacity has been placed on the pan Remove the sample from the pan Weigh...

Page 91: ...s connected to the balance If this error appears frequently contact the local A D dealer Blinking Memory full The amount of weighing data in memory has reached the maximum capacity Delete data in memory to store new data For details refer to 12 Data Memory Illuminated Memory full The amount of calibration or calibration test data in memory has reached the maximum capacity 50 sets The data in memor...

Page 92: ... dealer 19 3 Other Display When this indicator blinks automatic self calibration is required The indicator blinks when the balance detects changes in ambient temperature If the balance is not used for several minutes with this indicator blinking the balance performs automatic self calibration The blinking period depends on the operating environment Advise The balance can be used while this indicat...

Page 93: ...ounting mode Number of samples 10 25 50 or 100 pieces Minimum 100 reference mass 1 g 10 g 1 g 10 g 100g Percent mode Minimum 100 display 0 01 0 1 1 Depends on the reference mass stored Interface Provided as standard RS 232C with Windows Communication Tools Software WinCT External calibration weight 2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg 8 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg 8 kg 9 kg 10 kg 5 kg 10 kg 10 kg 20...

Page 94: ...play refresh rate 5 times second or 10 times second Minimum unit mass 0 01 g 0 1 g 0 01 g 0 1 g 1g Counting mode Number of samples 10 25 50 or 100 pieces Minimum 100 reference mass 1 g 10 g 1 g 10 g 100g Percent mode Minimum 100 display 0 01 0 1 1 Depends on the reference mass stored Interface Provided as standard RS 232C with Windows Communication Tools Softare WinCT External calibration weight 2...

Page 95: ...93 20 1 External Dimensions Unit mm ...

Page 96: ... place of the standard RS 232C serial interface GX 06K Analog Voltage Output Current Loop This option outputs a voltage of 0 to1V or 0 2 to1V depending on the displayed value With this option current loop can be used For example an AD 8121B printer can be used simultaneously using this option This option is installed in place of the standard RS 232C serial interface So RS 232C is not available for...

Page 97: ...on can be used to connect the balance to a personal computer with appropriate OS and applications AD 8920 Remote Display This option can be connected to the balance using the RS 232C interface AX GXK 31 Breeze break AX KO1710 200 RS 232C Cable Length 2m straight type D sub 9pin D sub 25pin AX SW128 Foot Switch This option is used to externally transmit a RE ZERO or PRINT signal to the balance ...

Page 98: ... using the RS 232C interface Range A combination of weighing range and resolution Repeatability Variation in measured values obtained when the same mass is placed and removed repetitively Usually expressed as a standard deviation Example Standard deviation 1 digit This means that measured values obtained when the same sample is placed and removed repetitively fall within 1 digit in the frequency o...

Page 99: ...ore To save the weighing data unit mass or calibration data using the data memory function Tare To cancel the weight of a container which is not to be included in the weighing data Normally refers to an operation of placing a container and setting the display to zero Target weight An external weight used for calibration test Zero point A weighing reference point Usually refers to the value display...

Page 100: ...9 CH ng Check NG 23 CH no Check NO 23 Cl adj Clock 34 Clr Initializing the balance 32 Cond Condition 34 37 Cp Comparator mode 34 56 Cp fnc Comparator 34 Cp Hi Upper limit 35 Cp in Data input method 34 Cp lmt Tolerance 35 48 Cp lo Lower limit 35 Cp ref Reference value 35 Cp b Main display comparison 34 Cp r Comparison results 34 Crlf Terminator 36 81 C5 in Internal mass correction 36 CSV format 41 ...

Page 101: ...display OFF 34 38 p on Auto display ON 34 prt Data output mode 35 39 81 pU5e Data output pause 36 81 Range 96 recend End block 55 Repeatability 96 Re zero 96 rng Display at start 34 38 RsCom 82 RsKey 82 rtc Clock battery error 89 RTS 85 5 id ID number output 35 81 5if Serial interface 36 SLOW 22 Smart range function 11 96 5pd Display refresh rate 34 38 Stabilization time 97 Stable value 97 5tart T...

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