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A&D AD-4212A-100/200/600/1000, AD-4212A/B, AD-4212B-101/102/201/301 17-2 Connection to a Computer , 17-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT)

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17-2 Connection to a Computer

The AD-4212A/B series balance is of the DCE type (Data Communication Equipment), which can

be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C interface.

Before connection, read the personal computer manual thoroughly.

Use a standard DCE cable for connection (cable type: straight through).

17-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT)

When Windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the provided WinCT software

can be used to transmit the weighing data to the personal computer.

The current version of the WinCT can be downloaded from the A&D website.

The WinCT software has two communication methods: “RsCom” and “RsKey”. For details on WinCT,

refer to the WinCT instruction manual.

RsCom

 Can transmit commands to control the balance.

 Can make bi-directional communication between the balance and a personal computer using

the RS-232C interface.

 Can display or store the data using a text file format. Can also print the data using a printer

connected to the personal computer.

 When several ports of a personal computer have balances connected, can communicate with

each balance simultaneously.

 Can share a personal computer with other application software.

 Can receive the balance GLP report.

RsKey

 Can transmit the weighing data output from the balance directly to other application software

such as Microsoft Excel.

 Can be used with most application software.

 Can receive the balance GLP report.

Note

Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS Page Page 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Features 1-2 Compliance Compliance with FCC Rules Compliance with EMC Directives 2. UNPACKING THE BALANCE 2-1 Unpacking Display unit Stainless steel breeze break Rear of the display unit Accessories 2-2 Installing the Balance How to disconnect the cable from the weighing unit Rear of the display unit Unlocked Rear of the weighing unit Slide the connector sleeve in the direction of the arrow 3. PRECAUTIONS 3-1 Before Use 3-2 When Building into a System Page 3-3 During Use 3-4 After Use 3-5 Power Supply 4. DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION Key operation Display symbols 5. WEIGHING UNITS 5-1 Units Counting mode Percent mode Programmable-unit (AD-4212A only) Page 5-2 Changing the Unit Displays the units sequentially. 6. WEIGHING 6-1 Basic Operation (Gram Mode) Remove the sample 6-2 Smart Range Function Precision range/standard range value 7. CHANGING THE WEIGHING SPEED 8. CALIBRATION Calibration Calibration test Caution Caution on using an external calibration weight 8-1 Calibration From previous page Calibration weight GLP output 8-2 Calibration Test Calibration weight From previous page GLP output 9. FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION 9-1 Permit or Inhibit Switches Operation 9-2 Initializing the Balance Press the key With these keys held down Class Item 10. FUNCTION TABLE 10-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table 10-2 Display and Keys 10-3 Details of the Function Table 0 1 5 4 3 0 1 2 3 4 0 0 bep_ Page Page 10-4 Description of the Class Environment, Display Condition ( Cond ) Cond 0 Cond 2 Stability band width ( 5t-b ) 5t-b 0 Page Tare at start ( p-tr ) 10-5 Description of the Item Data output mode Key mode Auto print modes A and B Stream mode Caution 10-6 Description of the Item Data format A&D standard format 5if type 0 Page 10-7 Description of the Data Format Added to the Weighing Data 10-8 Data Format Examples 10-9 Clock and Calendar Function Operation When the time is correct and the date does not need When the time is correct and the date is to be When the time is not correct and is to be changed, When the date is correct and the operation is to be When the time is to be confirmed again, press the When the date is not correct and is to be changed, 10-10 Comparator Function Three-level comparison results Five-level comparison results Setting the upper/lower limit values Weighing mode Comparison OK Upper limit value H I illuminated Lower limit value LO illuminated After a while After a while Adding the comparison results (AD-4212A only) 11. ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT 11-1 Setting the ID Number Display character set 11-2 GLP Report Calibration report ----------------<TERM> Space, ASCII 20h Terminator, , or Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah Calibration test report using an external weight Space, ASCII 20h Terminator, , or Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah Title block and end block Operation Weighing data Time Signature End block Manufacturer Model Serial number ID number Date Time Title block 12. COUNTING MODE (PC) Selecting the counting mode Storing a sample unit mass Weighing pan Container Sample (25 pieces) Counting operation Counting mode using the ACAI function Place sample to be counted The counting result 13. PERCENT MODE (Pct) Selecting the percent mode Storing the 100% reference mass Reading the percentage Weighing pan Container Sample (100%) 14. DATA MEMORY 14-1 Notes on Using Data Memory Releasing Clr 14-2 Memory for Weighing Data Storing the weighing data Caution Setting the function table Recalling the memory data Transmitting all memory data at one time Deleting all memory data at one time 14-3 Memory for Calibration and Calibration Test Data Storing the calibration and calibration test data Transmitting the memory data Deleting the memory data 14-4 Memory for Unit Mass in the Counting Mode Recalling the unit mass 14-5 Memory for Upper/lower limit values Setting the function table Inputting the upper/lower limit values (3-level comparison) Switching the upper/lower limit values (3-level comparison) 15. PROGRAMMABLE-UNIT Operation 16. I/O UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 16-1 RS-232C/Comparator Contact Output/External Contact Input D-Sub 25 pin numbers D-Sub 25 pin assignments RS-232C External contact input Balance (DCE) Personal computer (DTE) example Use a shielded cable. Use a shielded cable. 17. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 17-1 Connection to the AD-8121B Printer 17-2 Connection to a Computer 17-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT) RsCom RsKey Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following: 18. COMMANDS 18-1 Command List Commands to query weighing data Commands to control the balance CAL Commands to query memory data 18-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes 18-3 Control Using CTS and RTS Ct5 0 Ct5 1 18-4 Settings Related to RS-232C 19. BCD OUTPUT (OP-01) 19-1 Connector Pin Nos. and Specifications Page Page 20. EXTENDED FUNCTIONS Page 20-1 Description of "Averaging range" and "Averaging time" Averaging range ( f1-b ) and averaging time ( f1-t ) 21. MAINTENANCE 22. TROUBLESHOOTING 22-1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment Checking that the balance performs properly (AD-4212A only) Operation Checking that the operating environment or weighing method is proper 22-2 Error Codes Page 22-3 Asking For Repair 23. SPECIFICATIONS Page 24. DESIGNING A SPECIAL WEIGHING PAN Using the pan support AD-4212A-100/200 AD-4212B-201/301 AD-4212B-101/102 AD-4212A-600/1000 Using the pan boss Pan support plate AD-4212A-600/1000AD-4212A-100/200 Dust guard Weighing pan Pan support Weighing pan Pan support Dust guard Breeze ring AD-4212B-101/102 AD-4212B-201/301 25. INSTALLING THE DISPLAY UNIT Installing in a panel 26. ATTACHING THE MOUNTING FIXTURES Attachment Procedure 27. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS AD-4212A-100/200 AD-4212B-101/102 AD-4212B-201/301 * Adjustable range AD-4212A-600/1000 * Adjustable range * 28. OPTIONS Page 29. TERMS/INDEX Term s Index Keys and symbols - A - - B - ba5fnc bp5 btpr - C - - G - H - - L - Hold - I - - T - t-Up - U - Unit - V - MEMO