Adam Equipment SONAR 9520 User's Manual
Contents
1. Can not turn on the power Ensure that power switch at the rear is turned on Plug in the adapter and check that the POWER LED on the front of the indicator is lit Test voltage on the battery to ensure that it is charging above 6 volts Check load cell and RS232 connection to see if any are shorted 24 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 11 0 SPECIFICATIONS A D conversion speed 40 times sec Internal resolution ratio 400 000 External resolution ratio 1 1000 1 15000 Power supply DC6V1 2Ah Rechargeable battery And AC DC 12V 500mA adapter power Non linear error lt 0 016 F S Range of signal input of 0 20mV the transducer Input range of load cell 0 20 mv Load cell excitation BV DC Load cell drive capacity up to 4 3500 or 10000 load cells Display 7 digit LCD with background lighting display with digit height of 22mm Calibration Lockable keyboard calibration Symbol indication battery stable gross weight net weight tare deduction zero set carat ounce pound kilogram Power consumption 0 1VA Overall dimension 210 x 140 x 88 mm Net weight 0 8 kg Operating temperature OC 40C Operating humidity lt 85 RH 25 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 12 0 WARRANTY STATEMENT Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty Parts and Labor for the components failed due to defects in materials or w2. n 10000 15 8000 0kg 1 2 5 1kg O 4t 2kg 4t 8t n 8000 16 10000kg 1 2 5 1kg 0 5t 2kg 5t 10t n 10000 17 15000kg 1 2 5 1kg O 6t 2kg 6t 15t n 15000 18 20000kg 2 5 10 2kg 0 10t 5kg 10t 20t n 10000 19 30000kg 2 5 10 2kg 0715t 5kg 15t 30t n 15000 20 40000kg 5 10 20 5kg 0730t 10kg 30t 40t n 8000 18 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 8 2 DISPLAY RESOLUTION n XXXXX will display on screen The value shown is the display resolution Display resolution full capacity kg division kg For dual range display please refer to Table 1 for value of TY Ignore the decimal point shown and take the value as a whole number Example take n 060 00 as 6000 take n 120 00 as 12000 1 Press M Print to select the digit to be changed flashing digit and print to increase cycles through 0 9 and back 2 Press Mode to confirm value and enter in to the next step Note Calibrate the scale again after changing Division and Display Resolution settings 19 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 8 3 ZERO RANGE ZERO TRACKING WEIGHT UNIT SETUP The parameter UtABCD will allow settings for initial zero range auto zero range the secondary weighing unit and the primary weighing unit The ABCD are 4 numbers that describe the operation when they are set as shown below Initial Zero range A 1 U ABCD will be displayed 2 The initial zero range A
3. AE 401 Max Min e O Bat Stable Gross Net Tare Zero 060000 9452 The keys perform the following functions KEYS FUNCTION 0 1 On Off function r Tare the scale 37 Zero setting of the scale range of zero set is 2 of total Mode Change weighing functions and weight display On off of background lighting M Print Accumulative printing of current weight Print Printing of current weight 8 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 The AE 401 indicator has the following LCD symbols Bat Battery needs charging Stable The weight is stable Gross Gross weight is displayed NET A weight has been tared the display is showing the net weight Tare The scale has been tared Zero The scale is at zero LCD display symbols Zero indication be Battery TR Tare Weight HL Hold Function is active K amp Net weight Oz oz unit PT Gross Weight Lb unit s g Ib 9 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 3 4 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR INDICATOR SCALE In order to keeps your indicator functioning at its best we suggest that you do the following Avoid extremes of temperature Do not place in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents Make sure the unit is located on a strong table and free from vibration Avoid unstable power sources Do not us
4. or non buzzing press the Print key After the choice press the Mode key to resume weighing 15 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 8 0 PARAMETERS To enable the parameters and calibration it is necessary that the jumper on the circuit board within the indicator is set to the ON position Place the jumper on the pins marked ON at JP1 To disable the calibration function and parameters move the jumper to the pins marked OFF 1 Press and hold Tare until CALSP display on the screen 2 Andthen Press Mode to enter into setup mode 3 The display will show SET or press Mode again to enter A D display counts see Section 8 8 4 Press M Print to enter the menu The display will show the first parameter dI for setting the scale division 16 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 8 1 SCALE DIVISION Either dl XXX or d2 XXX will display d is the division for single range display From 0 0001 50 d2 is the smaller division for the dual range display From 0 0001 50 Example For a 60kg scale if d is set to 0 02kg the scale will show a division of 0 02kg from Okg to 60kg If dZ is set to 0 005kg the scale will show a division of 0 005kg from Okg to 30kg and show a division of 0 01kg from 30kg to 60kg See table 1 1 Press M Print to switch between d and dZ 2 Press Print to change division The display will cycle through all the division options press Mode to confir
5. CALOO With no load on the scale and the display stable press the Mode key to enter the mode of automatic zero check and will be displayed Several seconds later the weight of the previous calibration will be displayed such as 150 00kg or if previously aborted 0000 Place the calibration mass to be used on the scale Allow time for the weight to become stable If this mass is the value displayed press Mode key then go to step 9 If the displayed value must be changed press the M Print key and the digit position flashing will move from one digit to the next adjacent Then press Print key to increment the flashing digit increasing from 0 to 9 in a cycle Repeat above operation till a value representing the calibration mass is displayed for example 20 00 then press the Mode key The equipment displays indicating entry into calibration and then reverts to normal weighing 10 Remove the calibration weight and 0 00kg will be displayed on the equipment At this time zero indicator lights denoting there is nothing being weighed on the measuring station 11 To prevent unauthorised calibration set the jumper on the circuit board at Cf position 23 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 10 0 ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Possible Causes Suggestions Messages Er E The memory has failed Turn off power switch at the rear of the scale and wait for ten seconds
6. T is an ISO 9001 2000 certified global company with more than 35 years experience in the production and sale of electronic weighing equipment For a complete listing of all Adam scales and balances visit our website at www adamequipment com 28 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008
7. TRACKING WEIGHT UNIT SETUP 20 OA BAUD RAT slo ran ono nes nf en eee 21 8 5 SERIAL PRINTOUT PORT CONFIGURATION o 21 8 6 AUTOMATIC BACKLIGHT ressens k 21 2771 gt FILTER ae A E E OG al uated car aay 22 8 8 VIEW ADC VALUE S iu aeaaea eaea PARA rovne 22 JO CALIBRATION ES SES a O OR 23 10 0 ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 24 11 0 SRECIFIGATIONS Sn nee TA 25 12 0 WARRANTY STATEMENT Sent ns Re ete res 26 3 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 4 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 2 0 INTRODUCTION The AE 401 weighing indicator is a precision instrument that includes a precision analog to digital converter and microprocessor for stable and accurate weighing using load cell platforms or weighing assemblies The case is stainless steel to provide better protection It includes AC power supply LCD display low power consumption compact structure light weight and easy operation Thus it is ideal for all weighing applications including table scale floor platforms and other weight measuring devices The set up and configuration assumes a working knowledge of load cells and weighing applications and that the user has the necessary masses for calibration of the system 5 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 3 0 SET UP 3 1 FEATURES The Stainless Steel AE 401 Indicator is a general purpose weighing indicator for use with strain gauge load cells The indicator offers e Large clear LCD display e Simple user frien
8. Turn on again Ari A D value is less than normal Unplug the load cell connection If the problem still range the ADC or the load cell exists then the ADC is faulty If not then check may have failed cables and load cells Err 2 A D value is bigger than normal Unplug the load cell connection If the problem still range the ADC or the load cell exists then the ADC is faulty If not then check may have failed cables and load cells Err 3 Zero point is abnormal when Check ADC counts in parameters for stability or power on verify connections to scale Err 4 A D value is too small when Ensure load cell is not damaged and that any dead calibrate zero point load is applied Hr5 Range calibration has failed Check that load cell is wired correctly and is the correct size and output for scale Ensure that correct mass was loaded Hr6 Weighing value can not be Check load cell for liguid ingress or environmental stabilized in calibration period influences Check battery charge Weighing value is bigger then the maximum weighing Enter A D value display then check whether the ADC is working correctly Ensure that the load cell has not been overloaded Check parameter setting for max value or recalibrate range Weighing display will not show stable value Check the battery for correct charge Plug in different scale to test if problem is with the scale or indicator Ensure increment value setting is not too small
9. aH ADAM Adam Equipment AE 401 INDICATORS P N 9520 Revision B3 September 2008 1 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 Easy Reference Model name of the scale Serial number of the unit Software revision number Displayed when power is first turned on Date of Purchase Name of the supplier and place 2 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 1 0 CONTENTS 1 0 CONTENTS us ee Re cd ne 3 24 INTRODUCTION sono ne er a ci ano a 5 20 SETUP tte te Pn nn NE 6 S z lis ald A PO S RRR ES Irn Pe ROE A te ne nn 6 3 2 CONNEC TIONS ES US Se ie ue ot ooo 7 3 2 1 CONNECTION OF LOAD CEE ann etre 7 3 22 CONNECTION OF RS 232 a DAN r E RE 7 3 3 DISPLAY KEYBOARD FUNCTION eee eee eee 8 3 4 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR INDICATOR SCALE 9 3 4 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR INDICATOR SCALE 10 3 5 PREPARING TO USE THE INDICATOR SCALE v 11 40 BASC OPERATION en RAT Anne ce den rn 12 4 1 TURNING ON THE SCALE ESS cane Anse 12 42 ZEROING ss r k 12 3 TAR E en eme dd tesla tied sale eee nn teste 12 9 0 FUNCTIONS earr rarnana aaa aesa inao EEE anes lotor r kc 13 5 1 ACCUMULATION AND PRINT 13 5 2 HOLD FUNCTION ANIMAL WEIGHING 13 6 0 RS 232 INTERPAGE see ne red nest nana st 14 7 0 AUTOMATIC TURN OFF AND BUZZER eee 15 810 PARAMETERS crar erae eeaeee nl nine rod Rte 16 8 1 SCALE DIVISION os ne ol eeu eaten crate nn nur 17 8 2 DISPLAY RESOLUTION zasta tn 19 8 3 ZERO RANGE ZERO
10. dly operations e Full range tare e RS 232 Interface e Operation from internal rechargeable battery or mains power source e Lockable keyboard calibration and configuration for security e Selectable digital filtering for stability e Weighing up to 1 15 000 divisions e Supports up to four 350 ohm load cells e Unit of weight can be switched between kg and Ib when enabled If the AE 401 has already been configured for use with a platform then proceed to section 3 3 However if the indicator has not been connected to a platform or configured then it is necessary to first connect the load cells to the indicator as shown in section 3 2 1 then configure and calibrate the scales as described in sections 6 and 7 6 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 3 2 CONNECTIONS 3 2 1 CONNECTION OF LOAD CELL For better performance of the electronic scale make sure to connect the 5 pin round plug to the 5 pin socket firmly and tighten the screw Please see figure 1 1 Pin IN Signal 2 Pin IN Signal Figure 1 3 Pin AGND Shield 4 Pin E S Excitation Sense 5 Pin E S Excitation Sense Note For 6 wire load cell connect the load cell Excitation and Sense to pin 4 and Excitation and Sense to pin 5 3 2 2 CONNECTION OF RS 232 RS 232 serial interface is a D SUB 9 plug as figure 2 shows 2 Pin RXD 3 Pin TXD Figure 2 5 Pin GND 7 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 3 3 DISPLAY KEYBOARD FUNCTION ETES ADAM
11. e near large users of electricity such as welding equipment or large motors Do not let the balance battery go flat if you are not using it for a long time you should charge the battery up periodically to make sure the battery does not lose its charge Keep free from vibration Do not place near heavy or vibrating machinery Do not use the indicator in areas with excessive water and don t spray the scale or indicator with AR water when cleaning Remove all water from the scale and indicator with a clean dry duster cloth m Do not place near open windows air conditioning L vents or fans that may cause a draft and unstable readings 10 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 3 5 PREPARING TO USE THE INDICATOR SCALE 1 Put the indicator scale on a firm level surface free from vibrations for accurate weight readings 2 Adjust the four levelling feet if installed to set the level of scale platform 3 Avoid operating the indicator in direct sunlight or drafts of any kind 4 Take away any weight that might be on the platform before the indicator is switched on 5 Once the indicator has been switched on it will go through an LCD display test and then re zero to be ready for use 6 Please note when Batt indicator on the display is shown the internal battery needs to be charged 7 All goods weighed should be placed in the centre of the platform for accurate weighing The footprint of the goods being weighed should not e
12. es as defined by European Directive 2002 95 EEC must be recycled or disposed using techniques that do not introduce hazardous substances harmful to our health or the environment as listed in Directive 2002 95 EC or amending legislation Battery disposal in Landfill Sites is more regulated since July 2002 by regulation 9 of the Landfill England and Wales Regulations 2002 and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 27 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 Copyright by Adam Equipment Co Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior permission of Adam Equipment Adam Equipment reserves the right to make changes to the technology features specifications and design of the equipment without notice All information contained within this publication is to the best of our knowledge timely complete and accurate when issued However we are not responsible for misinterpretations which may result from the reading of this material The latest version of this publication can be found on our Website Many aspects of design and internal operation of these scales are protected by Trade Mark and Patent Protection Head Office Adam Equipment Co Ltd Bond Avenue Milton Keynes MK1 1 SW United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1908 274545 Fax 44 0 1908 641339 sales adamequipment co uk For regional office worldwide visit www adamequipment com ADAM EQUIPMEN
13. haracters leading zeros are spaces denoted by _ lt cr gt lt lf gt lt 1lf gt W W W W WWW u u 203 45 67 89 10 11 12 143 14 i e 2124 6 9 1 k g lt cr gt lt lf gt lt 1f gt Accumulation into memory 17 ASCII characters leading zeros are spaces 12 3 4569 7 BY 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 n nn W W W W WWW w spu u lt cr gt lt lf gt Example 1 2 5 45 K G lt cr gt lt lf gt 14 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 Total from Accumulation memory 12345 TOY SE A G lt 11f gt lt 11f gt lt 11f gt lt 11f gt lt 11f gt 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 nnnw w w w w W W Sp u u lt cr gt lt lf gt Example TOTAL 127l 9 62 5 kg lt cr gt lt lf gt lt 1f gt lt 1f gt lt 1f gt lt 1f gt lt 1f gt 7 0 AUTOMATIC TURN OFF AND BUZZER To enable these parameters it is necessary that the jumper on the circuit board within the indicator is set to the OFF position Place the jumper on the pins marked OFF To enable the calibration function and parameters section 8 move the jumper to the pins marked ON Depress Tare key until the display shows OFF XX where XX denotes the time of shut down 3 10 15 or 30 minutes with 0 to disable the function Press the Print key to increment the value and Mode to store it Then the message bp on or bp off is displayed To choose QY or Cf for indication of buzzing
14. ith Mode or M Print see section 5 1 Any other number will be ignored and the RS 232 will be off 8 6 AUTOMATIC BACKLIGHT bAnX will display Press Print to change the value of X 1 X 1 Automatic backlight The backlight will turn on automatically when weight is on the scale and will off after the weight is removed 2 X 0 manual backlight Press Mode and hold for 3 seconds to turn on off the backlight 21 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 8 7 FILTER e The value as set previously will be displayed for ex FLt 0 e Press the Print key to scroll through the other options 0to9 see Note as given below e Select the desired setting by pressing Mode and return to weighing Note FLt O standard filter 1 Increased filter 2 to 9 progressively greater filter with hold for animal weighing 8 8 VIEW ADC VALUES Pressing the Mode key twice after the display shows CALSP will access the ADC analog to digital converter values from the load cell Press the M Print to see the values Press the Mode key to return to normal weighing 22 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 9 0 CALIBRATION Before calibration remove outer case of the indicator and set circuit breaker at OV position on the circuit board 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press Tare key until CALSP is shown The indicator will display CALSP Press M Print key to enter calibration mode The display will show
15. m your choice 3 Press Mode to confirm and continue to the next step Note If d is set the scale will only be in single range display mode and d will be ignored If d2 is set the scale will only be in dual range display mode and d will be ignored 17 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 Table 1 for values of d1 and d2 No Capacity Division d1 Division d2 1 1 5000kg 0 0001 0 0002 0 0005 0 0001kg 0 0 6kg 0 0002kg 0 6 1 5kg n 15000 2 3 0000kg 0 0002 0 0005 0 001 0 0002kg 0 1 5kg 0 0005kg 1 5 3kg n 15000 3 6 0000kg 0 0005 0 001 0 002 0 0005kg O 3kg 0 0001kg 3 6kg n 12000 4 15 000kg 0 001 0 002 0 005 0 001kg O 6kg 0 002kg 6 15kg n 15000 5 30 000kg 0 002 0 005 0 01 0 002kg 0715kg 0 005kg 15 30kg n 15000 6 60 000kg 0 005 0 01 0 02 0 005kg 0 30kg 0 01kg 30 60kg n 12000 7 150 00kg 0 01 0 02 0 05 0 01kg 0 60kg 0 02kg 60 150kg n 15000 8 300 00kg 0 02 0 05 0 1 0 02kg O 150kg 0 05kg 150 300kg n 15000 9 600 00kg 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 05kg 0 300kg 0 1kg 300 600kg n 12000 10 1000 0kg 0 1 0 2 0 5 0 1kg 07600kg 0 2kg 600 1000kg n 10000 11 1500 0kg 0 1 0 2 0 5 0 1kg O 600kg 0 2kg 600 1000kg n 15000 12 2000 0kg 0 2 0 5 1 0 2kg 0 1t 0 5kg 1t 2t n 10000 13 3000 0kg 0 2 0 5 1 0 2kg 0 1 5t 0 5kg 1 5t 3t n 15000 14 5000 0kg 0 5 1 2 0 5kg 0 3t 1kg 3t 5t
16. orkmanship Warranty starts from the date of delivery During the warranty period should any repairs be necessary the customer must inform the supplier or Adam Equipment The company or its authorised Technician reserves the right to repair or replace any components at its own discretion Any shipping cost involved in sending the faulty units to a service centre is the customers responsibility The warranty will cease to operate if the equipment is not returned in the original packaging and with correct documentation for a claim to be processed All claims are at the sole discretion of Adam Equipment This warranty does not cover equipment where defects or poor performance is due to misuse accidental damage exposure to radioactive or corrosive materials negligence faulty installation unauthorised modifications or attempted repair or failure to observe the requirements and recommendations as given in this User Manual Repairs carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty period Components removed during the warranty repairs become the company property of Adam Equipment The statutory right of the purchaser is not affected by this warranty The terms of this warranty is governed by the Laws of England and Wales For complete details on Warranty Information see the terms and conditions of sale available on our web site 26 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity This product ha
17. s been manufactured in accordance with the harmonised European standards following the provisions of the below stated directives Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Adam Equipment Co Ltd Bond Avenue Denbigh East Milton Keynes MK1 1SW United Kingdom FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adam Equipment could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WEEE COMPLIANCE Sealed Lead Acid Must be recycled v Properly PB Any Electrical or Electronic Equipment EEE component or assembly of parts intended to be incorporated into EEE devic
18. to zero between each weighing for the next weighing to be accepted Press the M Print key to print the total All the printed weights will be totalled and printed The total and the number of items stored will be displayed while being printed The display will show the number of items nxX and the total weight YYYYY for 1 5 seconds respectively If you wish to clear the memory press Zero key during the time that the totals are being displayed HOLD FUNCTION ANIMAL WEIGHING The indicator scale will automatically hold a weight value that is greater than 20 scale divisions when the filter is set from 2 to 9 See section 8 7 The display will remain unchanged even when the weight is increased or returns to zero The higher the value the stronger the filter will be for animal weighing applications To un Hold the display to continue weighing or return to zero you may press the Zero key To disable this function return the filter setting to 0 or 1 This can be found in section 8 Parameter settings 13 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 6 0 RS 232 INTERFACE The RS 232 interface can be used to record weighing information The RS 232 connector is a 9 pin d subminiature socket mounted on a short cable at the rear of the scale COMMUNICATION CONNECTION Pin 2 RXD RS 232 input not used Pin 3 TXD RS 232 output Pin 5 GND OUTPUT FORMATS n item number w the weight u units Continuous output 14 ASCII C
19. value allowed when power is first turned on 1 to 9 mean 10 to 90 of maximum 0 means do not set the initial zero 3 Press the M Print key to change the flashing digit and the Print key to increment the digit Auto Zero range B 4 The range the auto zero will be active within B value is set by the next digit 1 to 9 means 0 3 divisions to 2 7 divisions B x 0 3d O means auto zero is disabled Secondary Weight unit C and Primary Weighing unit D The values of C and D can be set to a range of 0 9 however the following are the only active settings LE XD allows the Mode key to select either kilograms or pounds The scale is calibrated in kilograms Ut XX00 allows only the kilogram mode UXXOT allows only the pounds mode After setting the 4 values press the Mode key to confirm and advance to the next parameter 20 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 8 4 BAUD RATE 1 bXXXX will display on the screen The value shown is the baud rate 2 Press Print to switch between baud rate of 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 3 Press Mode to confirm 8 5 SERIAL PRINTOUT PORT CONFIGURATION 1 Ads XX will display on screen The XX values decide the print mode 2 Press M Print to select the active digit position of X 3 Press Print to change the value of the selected digit 4 Press Mode to confirm and return to normal weighing mode Note AdS 00 Continuous output mode 99 Manual print mode w
20. xtend over the edges of the platform 11 Page Adam Eguipment Company 2008 4 0 BASIC OPERATION 4 1 TURNING ON THE SCALE 1 To turn on the AE 401 press and hold the O I key The indicator is ready to weigh and set to zero after 0 9 self checking 2 To switch off the power press the O I key for 3 seconds The panel displays battery level in percentage opt 99 and then power is turned off 4 2 ZEROING 1 To zero the display press the Zero key with nothing on the platform 2 The Zero indicator will be on 3 The Zero key will only function when the scale is within a small range of the original zero condition usually 10 of maximum capacity 4 3 TARE 1 When the scale has a container on it press the Tare key when the Stable indicator is on It will display zero The NET indicator will be turned on 2 To cancel the tare value remove the container and press the Tare key again The NET indicator will be switched off and the display will show 0000 12 Page Adam Equipment Company 2008 5 0 FUNCTIONS 5 1 ACCUMULATION AND PRINT The RS 232 output will print one line for each weight added press the Print key and then print a total of all the weights stored into memory press the M Print key 1 2 5 2 Place a weight on the platform Press the Print key once to print current weight the initial number 1 2 3 etc on printing sheet refers to the item number The scale must return
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search