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A&D AD-4212A/B User's Manual

1. Name unit mode Display Function table Conversion factor Storing mode Gram g g 1g Milligram mg ng 0 001 g Counting mode PL PL PERF Percent mode Pet Ped BEN Ounce Avoir Ur OZ 28 349523125 g Troy Ounce Dt t 31 1034768 g Metric Carat Ci Et 0 2g Momme mm mm 3 759 Pennyweight dwt dwt 1 55517384 g Grain UK GN GN 0 06479891 g Tael HK general Singapore 37 7994 g Tael HK jewelry d TL 37 429 g Tael Taiwan 37 59 Tael China 31 25 g Tola India t t 11 6638038 g Messghal MS MS 4 6875 g Programmable unit Multi unit MG ES AD 4212A only The table below indicates the weighing capacity and the minimum display for each unit depending on the balance model AD 4212A 100 AD 4212A 200 AD 4212A 600 AD 4212A 1000 Unit Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum display display display display Gram 110 0 0001 210 0 001 610 0 001 1100 0 001 Milligram 110000 0 1 210000 1 610000 1 1100000 1 Ounce Avoir 3 88 0 000005 7 40 0 00005 21 51 0 00005 38 80 0 00005 Troy Ounce 3 53 0 000005 6 75 0 00005 19 61 0 00005 35 36 0 00005 Metric Carat 550 0 0005 1050 0 005 3050 0 005 5500 0 005 Momme 29 3 0 00005 56 0 0 0005 162 6 0 0005 293 3 0 0005 Pennyweight 70 7 0 0001 135 0 0 001 392 2 0 001 707 3 0 001 Grain UK 1697 0 002 3240 0 02 9413 0 02
2. MODE key To switch the upper lower limit values or codes decreases by one Code Display RE ZEROJkey displaying order MODE key displaying order Upper limit SC T Wi c01 Lower limit Upper limit LUS Lower limit Upper limit C20 Lower limit PRINT key To display the upper or lower limit value of the code selected and to 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 value inputting mode 4403 HI nannnnnr UIUUUUUU g Change the value using the following keys SAMPLE key To select the digit to change the value IRE ZERO key To set the value of the digit selected MODE key To change the polarity PRINT key To store the change display End and return to the upper lower limit value selection mode ICAL key To cancel the changes and return to the upper lower limit value selection mode 5 Enter the upper and lower limit values as necessary and press the key The balance returns to the weighing mode with the upper and lower limit value of the code entered last valid 60 Switching the upper lower limit values 3 level comparison 1 Display the weighing mode Upper lower limit value code Weighing mode 2 Press the MODE key to select the
3. Weighing unit AD 4212A 100 200 AD 4212B 201 301 D Ea Height up to the pan boss io o A S P xO ed S 5 65 8 Adjustable range 92 230 MIES A S EY A h Y i 62 Screw part 98 M6XP0 75 Depth 20mm AD 4212B 101 102 S T LO o o 1 O 62 k w Unit mm AD 4212A 600 1000 230 Height up to the pan boss 87 82 92 Adjustable range Weighing unit with the mounting fixtures attached 4 62 0 2 au E I W 249 235 0 4 210 gt Iu te 12 Kr c 93 Unit mm 28 OPTIONS AD 8121B Printer Compact thermal dot matrix printer O Statistical function clock and calendar function interval print function graphic print function dump print mode 5 x 7 dots 16 characters per line Print paper AX PP 143 45 W x 50 L mm 965 mm AC adapter or alkaline battery AD 1683 DC static eliminator A compact design with efficient static elimination e No air blowing from a fan allows precision weighing AD 1684 Electrostatic field meter e This option measures the amount of the static charge on the sample tare or peripheral e
4. Upper lower limit values stored in memory can be selected easily by pressing the MODE key Storage capacity for the 3 level comparison is 20 sets of upper lower limit values code numbers OU LI OU CZ is to store the upper and lower limit values that are set in the function table e 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 memory function is used the Title block and End block can not be output This function is not available when the BCD output OP 01 is installed Setting the function table 1 Set the Data memory dREH y parameter to 4 Note If CL appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory 59 Inputting the upper lower limit values 3 level comparison 1 Display the weighing mode Upper lower limit value code 2 Press and hold the PRINT key until the balance enters the upper lower limit value selection mode as shown below HI Display example The upper limit value of the currently selected code is displayed 3 Select the code and upper lower limit values to be used using the following keys RE ZERO key To switch the upper lower limit values or codes increases by one
5. RM 18 6 1 Basic Operation Gram Model 18 6 2 Smart Range FUNCHION cai A tieu ua aee dee ety 19 7 CHANGING THE WEIGHING SPEED esesseeseseseseeeeenen nen nne nnne nnn tnnn nnne nnn tnnt 20 8 CALIBRATION i enint e Cete rao EE LEA cria CUIR Ro TERRE RENE NAR EDD DD 21 921 Calibration 2 6 a nette ieu debes cete M xe e t fee cetus e eat Sele M cubes cesi De 22 9 2 Calibration eeh eg Aide A p e ute Aes TEM EN e und eost ep te oH ae tot 24 9 FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION essseeeseeesesees eene en nnenn nennen nnn men seen nnmnnn ne 26 9 1 Permit or elle EE 26 9 2 Initializing the Balance 27 10 FUNCTION MRT 28 10 1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table oooooonnonocccncnnncicocononcnnncnncnnnnnnnoncnnnnnnnnnnn ne ncnnnnnnnns 28 10 2 Display and Keys e eerie enata uie EE 28 10 3 Details of the Function Table 29 10 4 Description of the Class Environment Display 33 10 5 Description of the Item Data output mode 35 10 6 Description of the Item Data format 36 10 7 Description of the Data Format Added to the Weighing Data 38 10 8 Data Format Examples snssessseossnnnnetestetsttrtttnsttettttn ttantto Etn EEAS AEEEEEEAEEESSEEEEEEEEEEAS EES EE EEES s Enten nnne 39 10 9 Clock and Calendar Function coooooocococccococccocononnononcnnncnnnnnnnonnnnnnnncnnnnnnn nn nennen enne nter nnn ene EEE EE Ennn 40 10 10 Comparator F nctlon coun
6. a E a lis tl between the input terminal and the input signal GND terminal 0 2V or less 72 OP 01 installation procedure 1 Remove the two screws that secure the I O unit to OP 01 the rear of the display unit 2 Remove the I O unit and disconnect the two cable connectors 3 Connect the 14 pin cable connector that was removed in step 2 to the OP 01 connector 4 Leave the 2 pin cable connector as is 5 Secure the OP 01 board to the rear of the display unit using the two screws UO timing chart Tstr Tstr vu om gt Li pora Dog Strobe Output le Tint gt Tint gt p Groe GE NER ARES GRE E Qum o KK Kk See m Tst 1 1 1 1 A i 1 1 BUSY di Input RE ZERO Input Status Output gt h i 1 a Re zero tare b Re zero tare operation operation Note The time to start re zero operation differs depending on the timing of the re zero input a To enter re zero operation without data update b To enter re zero operation after data 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 accepted or re zero operation is complete BUSY input ON is the condition that pin 7 is connected to input signal GND pin 3 RE ZERO input ON is the conditio
7. o ca ca ca K D Storing the 100 reference mass 2 Press the SAMPLE key to enter the 100 reference mass d storing mode SAMPLE To return to the percent mode without storing the 10096 reference mass press the CAL key et o n u n U Pet i Weighing pan 3 Place a container on the weighing pan if necessary Press AN the RE ZERO key to cancel the weight tare The balance 3 J displays 20 Pct CE Container 4 Place the sample to be set as the 10096 reference mass on the pan or in the container Jl 5 Wait for the stabilization indicator to be displayed Press 100 B pa the PRINT key to store the reference mass The balance x Sample displays GG Pct The reference mass stored even if SE 100 the AC adapter is removed is maintained in non volatile NE memory gt Notes PRINT TN If the balance judges that the mass of the sample is too light to be used as a reference it displays Lo Do not use the sample innnn IUUDD Pet 2 Place sample The decimal point position depends on the 100 reference mass to be weighed A Ax c ee dE ES 100 reference mass Minimum weighing value NSF 0 0100 g to 0 0999 g 1 ces 0 1000 g to 0 9999 g 0 1 4931 pe 1 0000 g or greater 0 01 c rud Weighing result
8. 000000 pus Press and hold the key Press VIII Lon y Select a REZERO Weight UTA 2000600 200 1234 PRINT e g Calibration weight value 20 01234 g For details about the usable calibration weights and value adjustable range refer to the previous page 22 Release the key TERM To next page 10 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 Place a calibration weight of the weight value displayed on the pan and press the PRINT key The balance measures the calibration weight Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance The balance displays End Remove the weight from the pan If the GLP output info parameter of the function table is set to or 2 i or g the balance displays UL P and outputs Calibration Report using the RS 232C interface or stores the data in memory For details on the calibration report format refer to 11 2 GLP Report The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode Place the calibration weight on the pan and confirm that calibration was performed correctl
9. 4 AD 4212A series balance 3 level output AD 4212B series balance 3 level or 5 level output switched by the function table setting e Data Memory Function storing weighing data calibration data unit mass in the counting mode or upper lower limit values Once stored selection of the upper or lower limit value is easy Dust protected and Protected Against Splashing Water Complying with IP54 Clock and Calendar Function adding the time and date to the output data GLP GMP Output using the RS 232C serial interface e Reference Sheet provided for a quick reference to the balance operation e Windows Communication Tools WinCT allows easy communication with a Windows based personal computer Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation e Multiple Weighing Units with most of the common units used around the world Auto display ON Function that displays the weighing mode without any key operation when the AC adapter is plugged in is available e Stainless Steel Casing with high chemical resistance for the AD 4212B weighing unit O Stainless Steel Breeze Break provided for the AD 4212B series balance and the AD 4212A 100 for more accurate weighing For the other models it is available as an option OP 19 BCD Output OP 01 and Ethernet Interface OP 08 are available as options 1 2 Compliance Compliance with FCC Rules Please note that this equipment generates uses and can radiate
10. Gd 5times second ech bASFac Display refresh rate a 10 times second Pend toner display Environment pr DU Point j Decimal point format Display Decimal point Comma P Aaa U OFF Turns on the weighing mode l display when the AC adapter is Auto display ON ON plugged ir PoFF 4 U OFF Turns off the display after 10 Auto display OFF ON 10 minutes minutes of inactivity p Capacity indicator 2d T a DRE Zero 0 Capaelly indicator i ON Maximum capacity i00 af Displays the minimum weighing Fadion setting rab o D M I AD 4212B 101 102 Minimum weighing Se Does not display the minimum fi Other models value display at start weighing value d Retains the previous condition P Er O Does not tare Displays the previous value Tare at start Tares Displays zero FI II 1 Ct Adu Refer to 10 9 Clock and Calendar Function en dieere Adado Clock the output data Factory setting Note Digit is a unit of minimum weighing value 4 Only the AD 4212A series balance displays this item 29 Class Item and Parameter Description CSC P t eel Only the AD 4212B series output Comparator Comparator output 5 level i tact balance displays this class and output setting i eee TIS ene rape item output U No comparison di a Comparison excluding near zero when stable or o
11. Caution e When weighing data is being stored in memory the data output to a personal computer using the RS 232C interface is not available e Fil indicates that memory is full or the memory capacity has been reached More data can not be stored unless the memory data is deleted 54 e The following commands can not be used during data storage Q Query command for weighing data S Query command for stable weighing data SI Query command for weighing data SIR Query command for continuous weighing data Setting the function table Parameter settings for each output mode are as follows Item Data output Auto print Data memory Interval mode polarity function time Mode difference Key mode Prt B 4 5 Not used dHEH d Auto print mode A Pe AP A B 2 dREH d Not used Auto print mode B Prk i AP b 0 0 dHtH d Interval memory mode Pre 3 Not used dHER d nt 0 8 Set each item depending on the situation as follows Data number No d na U No Ra ae Yes don l Time only SEA ID number No 5 1d 0 Time and date Date only td d Yes Ba i Both Estada With 5 Ed 1 5 Ed dor5 Ed 3 selected the amount of data to be stored is 100 sets Recalling the memory data Confirm that the Data memory d H parameter is set to 2 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until ALL is displayed then release the key 2 Pr
12. 11 1 Setting the ID Number 1 Press and hold the SAMPLE key until kA5 nc of the function table is displayed then release the key J ol 2 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display 3 Press the PRINT key Set the ID number using the following keys SAMPLE key To select the digit to change the value RE ZERO key To set the character of the digit selected Refer to the display character set shown below PRINT key To store the new ID number and display 645Fncl CAL key To cancel the new ID number and display bA5Enc 4 With bA5Fnc displayed press the CALI key to return to the weighing mode Display character set 46 11 2 GLP Report Set the following parameters to output the report To print the report set the GLP output info parameter to i and use MODE 3 of the AD 8121B For details on using the printer refer to 17 1 Connection to the AD 8121B Printer To output the report to a personal computer using the RS 232C interface set the GLP output info parameter to 2 e H the time and date are not correct set the correct time and date in Clock L Adu y of the function table Note For operational details about
13. 20 1 Status Weighing ON 21 2 104 Data refresh when OFF ON 22 4 e All output open collector withstand 23 8 voltage 30 V no pull up resistor low level 46 1 output current 48 mA 47 2 F e Output logic of data status and strobe 48 4 10 can be switched individually in the function table bed 49 8 24 a do ELO EG Use a shielded cable 25 2 a QOdHousing Cable shield 30 4 10 zr EB08 31 8 Output pins 32 1 BCD signals 33 2 7 Data from 10 1 to 10 8 Polarity 34 4 10 Stability OVER Status Strobe 35 8 Pin 1 50 Polarity JZ BCD signal ground 4 Stability State Output signal GND ver 37 Status Control Balance interior 43 Strobe signal 1 Output signal GND Input logic Housing Shield BUSY _ Data will be held during ON when connected to input signal GND Input by Valid when ON when connected switch to input signal GND All input no voltage contact or open collector connected to 5 V internally Use a shielded cable 9 Housing Cable shield AE IA 1 When a switch is used gd O11 Not used Lit Dr i Reserved 5 9 or 7 pin O 9 E d RE ZEROZ CPU 5 Input terminal Input signal GND o input 8200 l terminal e e Input terminal 2 When a photocoupler is used 8200 BUSY 5 9 or 7 pino z O7 Input terminal j EVEN c Ris Input signal GNDO i nput signal pon switch ON make the voltage SC 93 U itch ON ke the vol Balance interior
14. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT and also confirm that the Data memory dHEH parameter is set to 3 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until but is displayed then release the key Press the PRINT key to display out no with no blinking Press the RE ZERO key to display out bo with Lo blinking 2 3 4 Press the PRINT key to transmit all memory data using the RS 232C interface 5 The balance displays Ef when all memory data is transmitted Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode Deleting the memory data 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until but is displayed then release the key Press the SAMPLE key to display LL EHr Press the PRINT key to display Lr og with na blinking Press the PRINT key to delete all data 2 3 4 Press the RE ZERO key to display lc Go with Lo blinking 5 6 The balance displays cut when all the data has been deleted Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode 57 14 4 Memory for Unit Mass in the Counting Mode The data memory function can store 20 sets of unit mass for the counting mode Even if the AC Dnm adapter is removed the data is maintained in non volatile memory Among the 20 set
15. Depending on the Ct5 parameter of Serial interface 5 the balance performs as follows gt 1 LES Regardless of whether the balance can receive a command or not the balance keeps the CTS line HI The balance outputs data regardless of the condition of the RTS line CES j The CTS line is kept Hi normally When the balance can not 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 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 18 4 Settings Related to RS 232C Concerning the RS 232C the balance has two functions Data output dout and Serial interface 5 F Y Set each function as necessary 70 19 BCD OUTPUT OP 01 Weighing data will be output in BCD in sync with the display refreshing In addition the polarity and balance condition stable not stable overload positive negative will be output The strobe signal allows inputting data easily Inputting BUSY will hold data or prevent data that is being output from being rewritten The logic of weighing data status and strobe signal can 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
16. G To inhibit calibration To permit calibration No function No function Operation 1 Press the ON OFF key to turn off the display 2 While pressing and holding the PRINT key and the SAMPLE key press the ON OFF key The balance displays 75 3 Press the PRINTI key Then the balance displays the function switches 4 Setthe switches using the following keys SAMPLE key To select the switch to change the parameter RE ZERO key To change the parameter of the switch selected U To inhibit changes i To permit changes 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 26 9 2 Initializing the Balance This function returns the following parameters to factory settings Note Calibration data Function table Upper lower limit values The sample unit mass value counting mode 10096 reference mass value percent mode The data that is stored in the balance using the data memory function Calibration weight value Function switch settings Be sure to calibrate the balance after initialization Operation Press the ON OFF key to turn off the display 1 2 While pressing and holding the key press the ON OFF key The balance displays P5 SAMPLE Press the Press the To cancel Press the Press the SAMPLE key to display PRINT key th
17. HP P Auto print polarity 31 65 Ar d Zero after output 31 RE F Auto feed 31 65 Auto display OFF ssessse 29 34 Auto display ON nsss 5 9 29 34 Auto print mode A 30 35 Auto print mode BA 30 35 B bASFne Environment Display17 29 40 43 46 bEP HH buzzer coccccnccccccnnncciconcncnonnnoss 30 bEP Fl DUZZOP etus 30 bEP ee 30 bEP OK DUZZOE iiiter tb ses 30 bEP LO buzzer coccococcnccnoconnnccnonncanonnns 30 bP5 Baud rate ine 32 65 Breeze break oooooooooccccncncccccnonncoconnnnnnnnnnnnnos 6 Breeze mg 6 btPr Data bit parity bit 32 Cs KEY ete A a 14 17 22 Calibration 13 21 22 47 96 Calibration report 23 47 Calibration test 21 47 Calibration weight 9 21 22 23 24 25 77 Calibration weight error 79 Capacity indicator 14 29 34 Charged material 11 CL Adu Clock 29 38 40 47 Clock battery eo 80 Command Isi 68 Commands to control the balance 68 Commands to query memory data 68 Commands to query weighing data 68 Communications error ssuuses 80 Comparator function sssssuuuse 42 Lond Condition 20 29 33 Conductive acrylic fiber 11 Counting mo
18. OK H The example above indicates that the result of the o nnnnn g self check is good UU LI Lj LI Note If improper performance is found in the self check the balance displays CH oo Contact the local A amp D dealer for repair Check the balance repeatability using the calibration weight Be sure to place the weight in the center of the weighing pan Pay attention to the air flow and be sure to use the breeze break Check the balance repeatability linearity and calibrated value using external weights with a known value When the balance is built into a system remove the balance from the system Place it on a solid table Install the breeze break and perform checking When the balance proper performance is confirmed refer to page 10 to set up the installation site Checking 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 Has the stainless steel breeze break been installed Is there a strong electrical or magnetic noise source such as a motor near the balance Is there a heat source near the balance Weighing method Does the weighing pan touch the breeze break or anything Is the weighing pan installed correctly Is the RE ZERO key pressed before placing a sample on the weighing pan O
19. OP 08 Ethernet interface 95 OP 19 Stainless steel breeze break 95 OP 20 Metal leveling foot 95 Operating environment s e seseeeee erene 83 Overload error esses 79 Pan DOSS tices td terere edens 85 P Pan Support uoce us 6 Parameter setting error 81 Percent mode AA 52 Permit sede er eq ei tiens 26 Plastic Mia ees 11 Pat Decimal point 29 34 P oFF Auto display OFF 29 34 P on Auto display ON 29 34 Powdery samples s 11 Precision range 16 19 PRINT KOY wesictensseeatessestandates 14 17 26 35 49 Prt Data output mode 30 P Er Tare at start 29 35 PUSE Data output pause 31 Re Reference heel 5 6 RESPONSE engan nes 20 77 Repeatability 77 83 96 IRE ZERO ken 13 14 19 22 40 52 rnb Minimum weighing value display at start 29 34 betont erg eee ds 66 ASKO ita 66 PS SAMPLE key 14 17 18 19 22 24 26 40 50 Sample mass error coooccccccnnonoccoccncnccncnncannnnnos 79 Self check function coccccccconoooccccccocinnccnnnnco 77 Sensitivity ditt 82 83 5 id ID number output 31 38 OSEOW iussit EE 20 SPd Display refresh rate 29 34 Stability band width 29 33
20. REZERO int i 3 ae Item SCH bt PRINT End To weighing mode Interval time End 10 2 Display and Keys Display Key Description o The symbol O indicates that the parameter displayed is in effect fita When pressed and held in the weighing mode enters the function table mode SAMPLE uz Selects the class or item in the function table mode con Changes the parameter a y When a class is displayed moves to an item in the class V PRINT MV When an item is displayed stores the new parameter and displays the next class fw When an item is displayed cancels the new parameter and displays the next ey me class When a class is displayed exits the function table mode and returns to the weighing mode 28 10 3 Details of the Function Table Class Item and Parameter Description Fond U Fastweighing speed sensitive value FAST Eech MD Condition S d Slow weighing speed stable value SLOW Een U Stable range is 1 digit The stabilization indicator EAE illuminates when the display Stability pand wit d Stable range is 3 digits fluctuation is within the range Hold 4 wf OFF Holds the display when stable in eege animal mode With Hold i ON ANIMAL tums on D OFF trc Normal Keeps zero display by tracking Zero tracking d Strong zero drift j Very strong
21. Rear of the weighing unit Oi Arrow mark dl Be le face up e SE 9 el le T Serial number Make sure the weighing unit display unit and connection cable have the same P serial number S Connection cable Rear of the display unit How to disconnect the cable from the weighing unit Slide the connector sleeve in the direction of the arrow to unlock and gently pull the connector out Slide the connector sleeve in the direction of the arrow Adjust the leveling feet to level the weighing unit Confirm it using the bubble spirit level Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage and power receptacle type Plug the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack located on the rear of the display unit and plug the AC adapter into the electrical outlet Warm up the balance for the appropriate duration with nothing on the weighing pan AD 4212A series balance 30 minutes or more AD 4212B series balance one hour or more Set the pan unit and I O unit to adapt to the peripheral system Set the following for the I O unit RS 232C Refer to page 63 Comparator contact output Refer to page 64 RE ZERO operation using external contact input Refer to page 64 Auto display ON function Refer to pages 29 and 34 Set the weighing speed to adapt to the ambient conditions After the balance has been installed calibrate the balance using the calibration weight prov
22. ST LL 030 0000 9 ST 000 0000 9 Notes Select A amp D standard format Set Data format t YPE parameter of the function table to HH Only when OP 04 is installed LL Only when OP 04 is installed No comparison when unstable or near zero za indicates a space 20h np The comparison results can not be added to the weighing data stored in memory 45 11 ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT e The ID number is used to identify the balance when Good Laboratory Practice GLP is used e The ID number is maintained in non volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed e The GLP output format is selected at GLP output infa of the function table and can be output to a personal computer or printer using the RS 232C serial interface e The GLP output format includes the balance manufacturer model serial number ID number date time and space for signature for weighing data the weight used and results for calibration or calibration test data The balance can output the following reports for GLP Calibration report of the calibration Calibration test report of the calibration test Title block and End block for the weighing data e 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 For details on confirming and setting the time and date refer to 10 9 Clock and Calendar Function
23. Stability emor e 79 Stabilization time 4 82 83 96 Stable value aeee 20 96 Standard range 16 19 Static charge sseneseeeeerrerrrrrrrerrrrrrnne 11 12 Static electricity 11 78 79 87 89 96 Viel Stability band width 29 33 S Ed Time Date output 31 Stream mode coccocccccccnncnncccccnnnccnnnnnococinononoss 35 eT Tare at start ecc 29 35 Timeout error coocococcccncncccnnncccccnnnnnocnnnnnnoninonnn 81 Erc Zero tracking 29 34 E uP Time Udala 32 U Undefined command error 80 99 Un iE lp A eas 32 ul 50 Unit mass error eee 80 URIS ai pei Re etes 14 15 Vi MID OM 11 W Warm up 9 10 13 18 Weighing capacity 4 13 34 79 83 Weighing Don 6 Weighing pan error s str 79 Weighing speed 9 14 20 33 Weighing unit connection error 79 WINGI udi t Reti pite 5 6 66 67 xZ Zero pon e a Aai 23 25 Zero point ditt 33 Zero tracking eeeseeseeeeeeeeererrrrrerreeree neee 29 34 100
24. This format separates the data of A amp D standard format and the unit by a comma This format outputs the unit even when the data is overloaded When a comma is selected for decimal point separators are set to semicolon When the ID number data number time and date are added at Data output daut of the function table outputs ID number data number date time and weighing data in this order and separates each item by a comma and treats all the items as one group of data LAB 0123 No 012 2004 07 01 12 34 56 ST 000 1278 g lt CR gt lt LF gt ID number Data number Date Time Weighing data S T 0 0 0 1 2 7 8 g CREE O L 9 9 99 99 9E 1 9 g Cr 10 7 Description of the Data Format Added to the Weighing Data ID number dout 5 1d The number to identify a specific balance This format consists of eight characters excluding the terminator L A B 0 1 2 3 tee Data number dout d no This format outputs the data number just before the data is transmitted using the RS 232C interface This format consists of six characters excluding the terminator When CSV format GE EyPE 5 is selected the period is replaced with a comma N o 0 10 1 Cell Data number Terminator Date dout 5 td doc
25. Time Date output e data For details refer to 10 9 3 Time and date Clock and Calendar Function S dg B Nooutpt Selects whether or not the ID ID number output Output number is output HCE vfi PUSE UNO pause Selects the data output interval Data output pause Pause 1 6 seconds HE F Not used Selects whether or not automatic P er EC feed is performed D No output Selects GLP output method GE SE EE GLP output EE be added refer to 10 9 Clock amp General data format and Calendar Function Hr d i Not used Adjusts zero automatically after Zero after output Used data is output Factory setting Note Digit is a unit of minimum weighing value 31 Class Item and Parameter Description 600 bps i 1200 bps bP5 D 2400 bps Baud rate 3 4800 bps 4 9600 bps 5 19200 bps 5 iF TN 7 bits even Serial DERE cx ARES interface Data bit parity bit __ bits odd d 8 bits none Not displayed F CRLF CR ASCII code ODh when BCD Terminator CR LF ASCII code OAh output OP 01 DU A amp D standard format is installed DP format EYPE d KF format Refer to 10 6 Description of Data format 3 MT format i Item Data Format H NU format 5 CSV format E UP U No limit Selects the wait time to r
26. gt E E E ILL E E E E E Kee gt A E gt A ESE gt E A EJ A gt SES E EE 7 E S E LS E E E ss E T 4 E LES amp S p eee pp Ye E X 1 E E EE c E Es OO A amp D Company Limited 1WMPD4001448C O 2009 A amp D Company Limited All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of A amp D Company Limited The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument covered by this manual are subject to change for improvement without notice Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ucraniana oil 4 Ug SEET 4 TEL Compliant s IRE 5 2 UNPACKING THE BALANGE geseent eau ebd a Race 6 2 T Unpackihg 6 ehe oen eaedem aa 6 2 2 Installing the Balance ui ieri ii tddi 8 3 PRECAUTION S 0 ico etie niea adi luca tind De sa aaa Ehe SNE aea paai 10 31 Before Use tutte m ett ota tr De SUE o ii tdo 10 3 2 When Building into a System d edd deed A T dE Agen 11 323 DUNG USS D R M 13 EE 13 320 POWER lie KEE 13 4 DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION Aa REENEN EEN 14 5 WEIGHING UNITS mE 15 e a CT 15 5 2 Changing A dete ed ee eee 17 Ge WEIGHING cocida H
27. 15 14 2 6 mm ISO metric screw thread 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 4 RTS RS 232C Input Ready to send 5 CTS RS 232C Output Clear to send 6 DSR RS 232C Output Data set ready 7 SG RS 232C external contact input Signal ground 9 LL Comparator Output Output LL Only when five level comparison is selected 12 HH Comparator Output Output PR Only when five evel comparison is selected 16 LO Comparator Output 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 Comparator Output Output OK Others No connection AD 4212B standard AD 4212A when OP 04 is installed RS 232C The balance is a DCE device Connect the balance to a personal computer DTE using a straight through cable Transmission system EIARS 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 Tor8 bits Parity Even Odd Data bits 7 bits None Data bits 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit When sending 2
28. 16975 0 02 m m 2 91 0 000005 5 55 0 00005 16 13 0 00005 29 10 0 00005 Tael HK jewelry 2 93 0 000005 5 61 0 00005 16 29 0 00005 29 38 0 00005 Tael Taiwan 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 234 0 00005 44 8 0 0005 130 1 0 0005 234 6 0 0005 AD 4212B 101 Unit Standard range Precision range Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum display display Gram 110 0 0001 31 0 00001 Milligram 110000 0 1 31000 0 01 Ounce Avoir 3 88 0 00001 1 09 0 000001 Troy Ounce 3 53 0 00001 0 99 0 000001 Metric Carat 550 0 001 155 0 0001 Momme 29 3 0 0001 82 0 00001 Pennyweight 70 7 0 0001 19 9 0 00001 Grain UK 1697 0 002 478 0 0002 Tael HK general Singapore 2 91 0 00001 0 82 0 000001 Tael HK jewelry 2 93 0 00001 0 82 0 000001 Tael Taiwan 2 93 0 00001 0 82 0 000001 Tael China 3 52 0 00001 0 99 0 000001 Tola India 9 43 0 00001 2 65 0 000001 Messghal 234 0 0001 6 6 0 00001 16 AD 4212B 102 AD 4212B 201 AD 4212B 301 Unit Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum display display display Gram 110 0 00001 210 0 0001 310 0 0001 Milligram 110000 0 01 210000 0 1 310000 0 1 Ounce Avoir 3 88 0 000001 7 40 0 00001 10 93 0 00001 Troy Ounce 3 53 0 000001 6 75
29. 32 10 4 Description of the Class Environment Display Condition fond r nn Long wu This parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a weight value Used when fast weighing speed is required After setting the balance displays EA 1 Sa n nu This parameter is for stable weighing with slow response Used to prevent a weight value drift due to vibration or drafts After setting the balance displays SL W Note For the AD 4212A series balance with Hold function Hol d set to ON 1 this item is used to set the averaging time Stability band width 5E b This item controls the width to regard a weight value as a stable value When the fluctuation per second is less than the parameter the balance displays the stabilization indicator and outputs or stores the data The parameter influences the Auto print mode SEsb D This parameter is for sensitive response of the stabilization indicator Used for exact weighing un rr 1 sl nu This parameter ignores slight 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 Hol d set to ON this item is used to set the stabilization range Hold function Hot d Animal weighing mode AD 4212A only This function is used to weigh a moving object such as an animal When the weight value is over the wei
30. 5 d parameter setting Releasing Ll r If a different type of data exists in memory when the data is stored le appears blinking in the upper left of the display For example you want to store weighing data but calibration data or unit mass data remains in memory Under such a condition before storing data delete the data in memory as follows 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until lc no with no blinking is displayed then release the key 2 Press the RE ZERO key to display lc Go with Lo blinking The type of data stored in memory appears on the upper left of the display as shown below Unit mass in the counting mode PL Weighing data without time and date 507 Weighing data with time and date d t Calibration or calibration test data Hub Upper lower limit values LP 3 Press the PRINT key to delete all the data in memory 4 The balance displays End and returns to the weighing mode 53 14 2 Memory for Weighing Data The data memory function can store 200 sets of weighing data 100 set if time and date are added Even if the AC adapter is removed the data is maintained in non volatile memory t is not necessary that the printer or computer be continually connected to the balance because the balance stores the weighing data in memory The data in memory is available to
31. 9 Cale DP lala Elo a loss AER E 9 pa aro tl alls NU 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Cn Le c Space ASCII 20h CR Carriage Return ASCII ODh LF Line Feed ASCII OAh SE A amp D D P KF 3 3 alo Jg Jo mg mx mig m g g Counting mode L P P o picis Precent mode Fct u Yo Ounce Avoir Td ts 1017 ifO Z fo Troy Ounce oft ojz t ojz t BEA Metric Carat ct ex OH jet ce cs Momme mm m o m m o m m o m Pennyweight dwt d w t d w t _ d wit Grain ON _ GIN _ GIN girl pel GK genera TL q Ela ens Tael HK jewelry kt zm wai fti h Tael Taiwan TL A t tt Tael China M JO Cho Little Tola India t llt ME Trio Messghal M5 m e s m e s MI S Multi AD 4212A only Blank cai All Space ASCII 20h 39 10 9 Clock and Calendar Function The balance is equipped with a clock and calendar function When the GLP output info parameter is set to or 2 and the Time Date output 5 d parameter is set to 2 or 3 the time and date are added to the output data Set or confirm the time and date as follows Operation 1 Press and hold the SAMPLE key until bASFac of the function table is displayed then release the key 2 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display lt Adu 3 Press the PRINT key The balance enters the mode to confirm or set the time and date Confirming the time 4 The current t
32. Manufacturer A A _D lt TERM gt Model ell AD4212B 102 lt TERM gt lt Serial number gt S N 01234567 lt TERM gt lt ID number ID ABCDEFG lt TERM gt Date DATE lt TERM gt Time ocios 2000 12 31 lt TERM gt T I ME lt TERM gt ANTON 09 30 00 lt TERM gt WT 12 34564 g lt TERM gt WT 12 34615 g lt TERM gt WT 12 34625 g lt TERM gt zrem Weighing A WT 12 34620 700 gKTERM WT__ 12 34701 g lt TERM gt WT 12 34648 g lt TERM gt i Time NS END lt TERM gt T I ME lt TERM gt Signature ee 10 40 15 lt TERM gt S GNATURE lt TERM gt EECH TERM B TERM PEL LEE IE lt TERM gt End plocka lt TERM gt A n L lt TERM gt Space ASCII 20h TERM Terminator Cg Lr or CR CR Carriage return ASCII ODh LF Line feed ASCII OAh 49 12 COUNTING MODE PC This is the mode to determine the number of objects in a sample based on the standard sample unit mass The unit mass is the mass of one piece of the sample The smaller the variables in each sample unit mass are the more accurate the counting will be The AD 4212A B series balance is equipped with the Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement ACAI function to improve the counting accuracy Notes Use samples with a unit mass of 1 mg or more AD 4212A 100 AD 4212B series or 10 mg or more AD 4212A 200 600 1000 for counting If the sample
33. Pin Nos and Specifications UO connector located on the rear of the display unit UO connector on the rear of the display 25 1 fas LIUQUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU OOOO CH Sooo ona half pitch 50 pin Plug provided Part name Product number Manufacturer Over mold cover DX30M 50 CV Hirose Electric Plug unit soldered type DX40M 50P The products above are subject to be replaced with the equivalent Cable Wire size AWG 28 Core configuration 7 0 127 O D of insulator 0 58 Use a shielded cable and connect the shield to the connector housing 71 Pin assignments and I O logic A mus wE 22k0 gt 22k Q 8200 Output pin assignments Input pin assignments Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 26 1 7 BUSY 27 2 0 9 RE ZERO 28 4 i 5 ON OFF SE 29 8 3 Input signal GND 39 1 11 Not used Reserved 40 2 101 The pins which are not specified have no 41 4 connection Pins 2 4 6 8 10 36 38 42 8 12 1 Output logic 13 2 102 Factory settings 14 4 When State 15 8 Data i ON 16 1 Polarity Positive or zero display ON 17 2 40 Stability Stabilization indicator ON ON 18 4 Over E E display ON 19 8 Data Strobe Data receiving enabled ON
34. The date output order can be changed in Time Date output 5 td and Clock CL Adu The year is output in a four digit format 2 0 01 4 0 7 0 1 CRLF Time dout 5 td lor 3 This format outputs time in 24 hour format 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cpile 38 10 8 Data Format Examples eae A8D S T 0 00 0 1 2 7 8 _ _ 9Cnlr DP WT 01 127 88 19lr 01078 a KF 1 fo 1 2 7 8 gl Cl MT S _ o 1 0 1 2 7 8 iol g Cr NU 1 0 0 00 1 2 7 8 Crile Unstable A amp D U s Jo 1 8 3a e 9 0 g Calle DP UlS o 118 13 6 9 0 g CR 83690 KF 1515 1 8 13 6 9 0 Jolie MT SD Jl_ 118 36 90 9 Cpls NU 0 0 1 8 3 6 9 0 Cif Overload x A8DO L 9 9 99 9 99 E 1 9 CplLf Positive error DP eee coe wees EE As MT S 1 Clef NU 99292929 9 9 9 9 CRLF Overload Negative error A amp D O L 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 E 1
35. and power receptacle type Power consumption Approx 11VA supplied to the AC adapter Counting Minimum unit mass 0 1 mg 1 mg mode Number of samples 10 25 50 or 100 pieces CEU 100 mg 100 mg Minimum 10096 0 01 0 1 1 display Depends on the reference mass stored Options OP 01 BCD output external contact input RS 232C and comparator contact output disabled OP 04 RS 232C 5 level comparator contact output external contact input Not field installable Must be ordered with the balance for installation at the factory OP 07 Extension cable 3 m OP 08 Ethernet interface RS 232C and comparator contact output disabled OP 19 Stainless steel breeze break Provided as standard for AD 4212A 100 OP 20 Metal leveling foot Only one extension cable can be used The maximum distance between the weighing unit and the display unit is 5 m connection cable 2 m extension cable 3 m 82 AD 4212B 101 AD 4212B 102 AD 4212B 201 AD 4212B 301 Weighing capacity 110 g 31 g 1 110 g 210g 310 g Maximum displa 110 0084 g play 31 00009 g 1 110 0084 g 210 0084 g 310 0084 g Minimum weighing value 1 digit 0 1 mg 0 01 mot 0 01 mg 0 1 mg Repeatability 30g 0 02mg inti 0 1 mg 0 05 mg 1 0 1m 0 2m Standard deviation 9 9 100 g 0 04 mg a 3 Linearity 0 2 mg 0 05 mg 1 0 1 mg 0 2 mg 0 3 mg Stabilization time typical at 2 5 seconds FAST under good environme
36. bits receiving 1 bit A personal computer will function with either setting Code ASCII RS 232C F 1 2 3 4 5 ii diced n 0 5V to 15V Data bits Stop bit Start bit Parity bit 63 Baie DOE Use a shielded Personal computer DTE example cable Of DOS V type Balance Sr n ms D Sub9 EG pl Cable shield OFG Connector shell nr p BXD 52 E OTXD Pin3 so TXD 63 gt ORXD Pin 2 FIVA RTS 44 4 RTS Pin 7 i Y i CTS 5 gt OCTS Pin 8 DSR 8 gt open Ping SG 7 OSG Pin 5 V Use a shielded Comparator contact ratings es cable Maximum contact voltage 100VDC ESO y Cable shield Maximum contact current 100mADC 77 HH i T Q 12 When 5 level Maximum contact resistance 20 Q comparison is used HH ZL HI 23 vi H e l A OK os vi OK mm 4 LO ig ME Ce e 1 l b 4 LL 2 O 9 When 5 level i a comparison is used oo d COMS 41 External contact input Balance interior When OP 04 is installed Ges J inthe AD 4212A series balance Minimum contact time 100 msec i f oes ell E V 5 Vo 1 When a switch is used Use a shielded cable 18 or 19055 22k0S 22k0 FG SG 70 i NE o shield 8209 PRINT 2 When a p
37. calibration and calibration test refer to 8 CALIBRATION Calibration report When the setting is info 1 When the setting is info g AD 8121 format General data format Manufacturer A 8 D lt TERM gt m Model sso AD4212B 102 lt TERM gt Serial number S N 01234567 lt TERM gt ID number gt ID ABCDEFG lt TERM gt F Date gt DATE lt TERM gt r Time Ness e 2000 12 31 lt TERM gt Calibration type T I ME lt TERM gt Calibration x raciste seis 12 34 56 lt TERM gt weight CALIBRATED EXT lt TERM gt MERGE CAL WEIGHT EDU 00000 g lt TERM gt S IGNATURE lt TERM gt say ash Boe nat fiat e Cee lt TERM gt lt TERM gt TERI ETC TERM _ Space ASCII 20h lt TERW lt TERM gt Terminator Cr Lp or CR CR Carriage return ASCII ODh LF Line feed ASCII OAh 47 Calibration test report using an external weight Calibration test does not perform calibration When the setting is info 1 AD 8121 format When the setting is info g Manufacturer Model lt Serial number gt D number 7 Date s ER TS Time Calibration test type o P Zero point value a Target weight value a F Target weigh Signature ES _ Space ASCII 20h TERM Terminator Cg Le or CR CR Carriage return ASCII ODh LF Line feed ASCII OAh 4
38. compared to 100 reference mass 6 Remove the sample Reading the percentage 7 Place a sample to be compared to the reference mass on the pan The displayed percentage is based on the 10096 reference mass While the stabilization indicator is on pressing the PRINT key will output the weight value using the RS 232C serial interface Note Peripheral equipment that is sold separately such as a printer or a personal computer is required 52 14 DATA MEMORY Data memory is a function to store weighing data or calibration data to display or output later The data memory function can also store multiple upper lower limit values or unit mass values for later selection as necessary One of the following data sets can be stored Weighing data Up to 200 sets 100 sets when the time and date are added e Calibration and calibration test data latest 50 sets e Unit mass in the counting mode Up to 20 sets e Upper lower limit values Up to 20 sets Note Data memory function is not available when the BCD output OP 01 is installed 14 1 Notes on Using Data Memory To use the memory function set the Data memory cAtA parameter of the function table In addition for weighing data set the Time Date output 5 Ed parameter For details on setting the data memory refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE For weighing data the data contents to be stored and the storage capacity depend on the Time Date output
39. digits in A amp D standard format Command e g HI 100 00000 g To set the upper limit value to 100 g indicates a space HH Outputs the upper and lower limit values HI HH Secondary upper limit value HI Upper limit value LO LO Lower limit value PLL Secondary lower limit value LL HI response e g HI 100 00000 _ g Commands to query memory data MCL Deletes all weighing data in memory MD nnn Deletes weighing data with the data number nnn MA Outputs all weighing data in memory MQnnn Outputs weighing data with the data number nnn MX Outputs the number of weighing data in memory UN mm Recalls the unit mass stored in memory with the number of mm 01 20 UN Outputs the unit mass number of the selected unit mass UN response e g UN 01 CN mm Changes to the upper lower limit value in memory with the number of mm mm is the upper lower limit value code number Standard 01 to 20 CN Outputs the upper lower limit value code number of the selected limit value Notes nnn indicates a three digit numerical value The command is sent to the balance with the terminator selected in the Terminator C LF parameter of Serial interface 5 iF added 68 18 2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes Im When the Serial interface function ht parameter is set to Ertd i the balance outputs AK code or error code to each command as follows AK 06h Acknowl
40. no header characters The polarity sign is placed before the data with spaces in place of leading zeros if the data is not zero or overloaded This format outputs the unit only for a stable value s spes tata I E ES Teslg os CR LE Data Unit Terminator Stable value Unstable value Q MT format 5 F ESPE 3 A header of two characters indicates the balance condition The polarity sign is used only for negative data The weighing data uses spaces in place of the leading zeros The character length of this format changes dependent upon the unit S ofofofofiofo 1 217 8 olg Cr LF Header Data Unit Terminator S Stable header S D Unstable header S Overload header NU numerical format SUP ESPE 4 This format outputs only numerical data This format consists of nine characters for the AD 4212A series balance or ten characters for the AD 4212B series balance 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 0 0 0 1 2 7 8 Crile AD 4212A series balance Data Terminator 0 000 112 7 8 CgLe AD 4212B series balance Data Terminator 37 CSV format 5 F EYPE 5
41. removed A A 60g 60g Mass range Mass range 110 g 110 110g 110 g to be weighed EL to be weighed ib eed g 210 70g 110g g 210g TT of special Ex 20g iahi weighing pan 60 g Mass of special weighing pan 120g EN 160 g JE 20g Mass 60g of special weighing pan a M 86 AD 4212A 600 When the weighing pan and pan support plate are removed 7 E 610g AD 4212A 1000 When the weighing pan and pan support plate are removed Eu A 1100 g Notes AC adapter is plugged in Press the Mass range to be weighed Mass range to be weighed Mass zero drift as necessary 210g 510g 210g 1000 g When the weighing pan pan support plate and pan support are removed Kr A fd ei 210g Mass range to be weighed 610g d 550g 150g Mass of special weighing pan When the weighing pan pan support plate and pan support are removed A f 7 210g Mass range to be weighed 1100 g 1040 g Mass of special 1 weighing pan 150g s If the balance is to be used in a range other than shown above contact the local A amp D dealer To avoid the effect by static electricity or magnetism use materials other than resin or magnetic materials when designing a special weighing pan When a special weighing pan is used the zero point may be shifted greatly right after the RE ZERO key before weighing to cancel
42. the height to the top of the weighing pan will be 88 98 mm AD 4212A 100 200 Ed AD 4212B series balance 90 5 100 5 mm AD 4212A 600 1000 Width across flats 8 mm 120 95 29 TERMS INDEX Terms Stable value Environment Store Calibration Output Zero point Data number Digit Tare Mode Re zero GLP Repeatability The weight data when the stabilization indicator appears Ambient conditions such as vibration drafts temperature static electricity or magnetic fields which affect the weighing operation To save the weighing data unit mass calibration data or upper lower limit values using the data memory function Adjustment of the balance so that it can weigh accurately To output the weighing data using the RS 232C interface A weighing reference point or the zero display Usually refers to the value displayed when nothing is on the weighing pan Numbers assigned sequentially when weighing data or unit weight is stored Unit of digital resolution Used for the balance the minimum displayable weighing value To cancel the weight of a container which is not included in the weighing data Balance operational function To set the display to zero Good Laboratory Practice Variation in measured values obtained when the same weight is placed and removed repetitively Usually expressed as a standard deviation e g Standard deviation 1 digit This means that measured values fa
43. the amount of 87 Mass of the special weighing pan AD 4212B series balance Design the weighing pan so that the mass falls in the ranges shown in the table below Mass of special weighing pan g AD 4212B 101 102 Pan support is used with weighing pan removed 5 to 55 Pan boss is used with the weighing pan and pan 30 to 80 support removed AD 4212B 201 Pan support is used with weighing pan removed 20 to 120 Pan boss is used with the weighing pan and pan 60 to 160 support removed AD 4212B 301 Pan support is used with weighing pan and pan 20 to 220 support plate removed Pan boss is used with the weighing pan pan 60 to 260 support plate and pan support removed AD 4212B 101 102 AD 4212B 201 301 The weighing range for each pan design is shown below AD 4212B 101 102 When the weighing pan When the weighing pan and is removed pan support are removed NS A WS Mass range to be weighed Mass range 110g 110 g to be weighed Mass 30g of special weighing pan 88 AD 4212B 201 When the weighing pan When the weighing pan and is removed pan support are removed Ew A 110 g 110 g Mass range to be weighed 210g 210g 120g 160 g J Mass Mass of special of special 20 g weighing pan 60 g weighing pan l me AD 4212B 301 When the weighing pan and When the weighing pan pan support plate pan Support p
44. the display unit for repair There is no compatibility between The AD 4212A and the AD 4212B or AD 4212 for both the weighing unit and the display unit Install the balance as follows 1 Refer to 3 PRECAUTIONS for installing the balance 2 Refer to 2 1 Unpacking on the previous page to attach the dust guard the breeze ring AD 4212B 101 102 only the pan support and the weighing 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 necessary when performing calibration or checking accuracy How to install the breeze break e AD 4212A 100 200 and the AD 4212B series balance Place the breeze break on the weighing pan so that it fits over the dust guard e AD 4212A 600 1000 Follow the procedure below to install the breeze break 1 Remove the weighing pan and the pan support Weighing 2 Place the breeze break on the weighing pan so that it fits over the dust guard Pan support Replace the pan support Replace the weighing pan Dust guard 3 Connect the weighing unit and the display unit firmly inserting one end of the connection cable into the jack located on the rear of the weighing unit and the other end into the jack located on the rear of the display unit If the extension cable OP 07 3 m is used connect it between the connection cable and the display unit
45. unit mass variable is too large it may cause a counting error To improve the counting performance use the ACAI function frequently or divide the samples into several groups and count each group Selecting the counting mode 1 Set Unit selection in E Fr parameter of the function table to PE counting mode For 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 SAMPLE unit mass press the CAL key o de ca o ra r ca 3 To select the number of samples press the SAMPLE key several times It may be set to 10 25 50 or 100 SAMPLE 5 Pr Weighing pan e e Note B na A greater number of samples will yield more accurate counting result 4 Place a container on the weighing pan if necessary Press the RE ZERO key to cancel the weight tare The number specified in step 3 appears e g 25 UFC is displayed if 25 is selected in step 3 Sample 25 pieces 5 Place the number of samples specified on the pan In this example 25 pieces 6 Wait for the stabilization indicator to be displayed Press the PRINT key to calculate and store the unit mass The balance displays 25 H counting mode and is set to count
46. value HI upper limit value lt weight value lt secondary upper limit value LL weight value lt secondary lower limit value 42 Five level comparison Comparison Displa Contact output Buze results PE H OK Lo HH blinking illuminated illuminated illuminated o e a or nr m I blinking Set the upper limit value equal to or higher than the lower limit value Set the secondary upper limit value equal to or higher than the upper limit value Set the secondary lower limit value equal to or lower than the lower limit value Setting the upper lower limit values When five level comparison is to be performed using the AD 4212B series balance set the Comparator output setting P E Y parameter to i Press and hold the SAMPLE key until b 5F nc of the function table is displayed then release the key 2 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display the value name to be set LP HH secondary upper limit value H Hi upper limit value LP Lol lower limit value CH L m secondary lower limit value wo Press the PRINT key The value currently set is displayed with all of the digits blinking 4 When the current setting is not to be changed press the PRINT or CAL key to proceed to step 5 When the cur
47. 0 00001 9 96 0 00001 Metric Carat 550 0 0001 1050 0 001 1550 0 001 Momme 29 3 0 00001 56 0 0 0001 82 6 0 0001 Pennyweight 70 7 0 00001 135 0 0 0001 199 3 0 0001 Grain UK 1697 0 0002 3240 0 002 4784 0 002 Tael 2 91 0 000001 5 55 0 00001 8 20 0 00001 HK general Singapore Tael HK jewelry 2 93 0 000001 5 61 0 00001 8 28 0 00001 Tael Taiwan 2 93 0 000001 5 60 0 00001 8 26 0 00001 Tael China 3 52 0 000001 6 72 0 00001 9 92 0 00001 Tola 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 mode as follows A 1 Press and hold the SAMPLE key until b45Fnc of the function table is displayed then release the key k 3 Press the SAMPLE Unit key several times to display Press the Press the PRINT key to enter the unit selection mode SAMPLE key to select a unit or mode to be used for weighing Press the RE ZERO key to specify the unit or mode selected in step 4 The stabilization indicator Press the balance displays illuminates PRINT key to store the unit or mode The End and then displays the next menu item of the function table Press the CAL key to exit the function table Then the balance returns to the weighing mod
48. 3 Ran table far 0 a canina Stabilized as the zero point and to 2 When stable for 0 3 second _ set the display to zero 4 When stable for 0 4 second Here the O wait for the ee Nan tala tar E earan o display to stabilize for re zero 5 Then stable for 0 5 second operation is set __ amp Wien stable for 0 6 second When re zero operation is required 1 When stable for 0 7 second each time weighing is performed m MC e the operation time can be shortened D Wen stable for 0 8 second _ if the parameter with a shorter time 9 When stable for 0 9 second lis selected F l 4 j Standard setting Averaging range i Narrow When the fluctuation of a weight is Ais p averaging range within the range averaging starts to ub Se stabilize the value A SES When the fluctuartion is small for y example when a small amount of G CON sample is weighed averaging is 2 dud always performed and responce 5 may be slow Under such a condition DES change the parameter aL Broad See Averaging range and averaging B averaging range time H Averaging always enabled EJE SU Standard setting Averaging time UL ANC When the fluctuation of a weight d Short value is within the range averaging D 2 starts Once the number of averagin S reaches the averaging time moving m TAS average starts 5 Here the averaging time will be set s E m When the averaging range is E B selected to always enabled the 1 fixed filter can be placed The Pep e ee
49. 8 General data format A_ amp _D lt TERM gt VETE AD4212B 102 lt TERM gt 57 Nie 01234567 lt TERM gt pre ABCDEF G lt TERM gt DATE lt TERM gt E Pe 2000 12 31 lt TERM gt T ME lt TERM gt TELLE EC 12 34 56 lt TERM gt CAL TEST EXT lt TERM gt N ACTUAL lt TERM gt TETEE 0 00000__g lt TERM gt uo 50 00020 g lt TERM gt TARGET lt TERM gt uu 50 00000__ g lt TERM gt S GNATURE lt TERM gt lt TERM gt lt TERM gt PSS MEE lt TERM gt lt TERM gt lt TERM gt Title block and end block When weight values are recorded as GLP data a Title block is inserted at the beginning and an End block is inserted at the end of a group of weight values in the GLP report Notes To output the report to an AD 8121B use MODE 3 of the AD 8121B If the data memory function is used the Title block and End block can not be output Operation 1 With the weighing data displayed press and hold the PRINT key until Stfrt is displayed then release the key The Title block is output 2 The weighing data is output according to the parameter setting of the data output mode 3 Press and hold the PRINT key until EcEnd is displayed then release the key The End block is output When the setting is info i When the setting is info g AD 8121 format itle block General data format
50. Displays the upper lower limit values Performs weighing speed adjustment currently set NE Switches between the upper and lower limit values when they are stored in memory y x No function Enters the calibration mode NEE Stores the weighing data in memory or No function at the factory setting outputs to a printer or personal computer By changing the function table setting 2 depending on the function table settings Tr PRINT Factory setting output SLE pie block and End block for Not available when OP 01 is installed Displays the data memory menu Ez Sets the display to zero The factory setting of the minimum weighing value for the AD 4212B 101 102 is 0 1 mg 14 5 WEIGHING UNITS 5 1 Units With the AD 4212A B series balance the following weighing units and weighing modes are available gt s pms PC Pct OZ Oz Y a em fa GN TL t vS Y Counting mode Percent mode Programmable unit AD 4212A only A unit or mode can be selected and stored in the function table as described in 5 2 Changing the Unit If a weighing mode or unit of weight has been turned off that mode or unit will be missing in the sequence Tael has four varieties one of which can be selected and installed at the factory For details about the units and modes see the table below
51. PRINT contact input is used with the stabilization indictor on the balance outputs or stores the weighing data immediately If the stabilization indicator is not on the balance waits for the indicator to turn on and then outputs the weighing data At this time the display blinks one time Interval memory mode The weighing data is periodically stored in memory Required setting gout Preg Interval memory mode dout dHtH d Data memory function is used Stores weighing data daut int Interval time Optional setting dout 5 tdi c 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 Item Data format A amp D standard format 5 F EYPE D This format is used when the peripheral equipment can receive the A amp D format If an AD 8121B is used set the printer to MODE 1 or 2 This format consists of fifteen or sixteen characters excluding the terminator When numerical characters excluding a decimal point are exceeded eight characters for AD 4212B 102 the format becomes sixteen characters A header 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 When comparison results are to be added LP Fnac LP the results appear between
52. Place a sample in the container The weight value displayed is within the precision range value and the balance will perform a weighing using the precision range Precision range display ES ample ee y lo Precision range standard range value Weighing range Available minimum weighing value Precision range Ogto 31 yg 0 01 mg 0 1mg 1mg Standard range 31gto 110g 0 1mg 1mg The factory setting of the minimum weighing value is 0 1 mg 0 0001 g 7 CHANGING THE WEIGHING SPEED The weighing speed can be selected from the following three rates to minimize the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and or vibration at the place where the balance is installed Weighing speed indicators Indicator Parameter Speed Stability RESPONSE UU EX FAST Cond B Fast Sensitive value o nnnnn MID Cond T J UULUULU g SLOW Lond d Slow Stable value Operation Press and hold 1 Press and hold the MODE key until RESPONSE i is the key displayed A VTTTTTT7Z ABRE And then press the MODE key again quickly mu Release the key and press again e RESPONSE MID 2 Press the MODE key to select a weighing speed Either ea Sr cus FAST MID or SLOW can be selected x r em CE ng Ia Ia indicators 3 After a few seconds of inactivity the balance displays A
53. a can be stored in memory To store them set Data memory dHEH to J 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 listed below A calibration weight conforming to OIML Class E2 or equivalent is provided with the balance as a standard accessory Model Usable calibration weight Adjustable range Calibration weight provided AD 4212A 100 20g 50g 100g 15 0 mg to 15 9 mg 50g AD 4212A 200 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 100 g AD 4212A 600 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 300 g 400g 500 g 600 g 15 mg to 15 mg 200g AD 4212A 1000 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 300 g 400g 500 g 600 g 700 g 800 g 900 g 1000 g AD 4212B 101 D 4212B 102 10 g 20 g 50 g 100g 15 00 mg to 15 99 mg 50g AD 4212B 201 10g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200g AD 4212B 301 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 300g The calibration weight in bold type factory setting The calibration weight value can be adjusted within the range above 15 0 mg to 15 9 mg 100 g Display e This indicator means the balance is measuring calibration data Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance while this indicator is displayed 21 8 1 Calibration This function calibrates the balance using the calibration weight Display example AD 4212B 102 Operat
54. acy of the unit mass automatically by increasing the number of samples and averaging the unit mass variable to minimize the weighing error as the counting process proceeds Place sample to be counted The counting result Processing indicator 4 Lo TI a r1 8 If a few more samples are added the processing indicator turns on To prevent an error add three or more The processing indicator does not turn on if overloaded Try to add the same number of samples as displayed 9 The balance re calculates the unit mass while the processing indicator is blinking Do not touch the balance or samples on the pan until the processing indicator turns off 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 11 Remove all the samples used in ACAI and proceed with the counting operation using the improved unit mass 51 13 PERCENT MODE Pct This is the mode to display the weight value in percentage compared to a 100 reference mass and is used for target weighing or checking the sample variable Selecting the percent mode 1 Set Unit selection Un it parameter of the function table to Pct percent mode For details refer to 5 2 Changing the Unit
55. ain interval and data characteristic with elapsed time can be obtained 5 Using the AD 4212A B series balance memory function The data can be stored in the balance s memory Of the data stored the weighing data and calibration data can be transmitted to a personal computer at one time 6 Using a personal computer as an external indicator With the RsKey test mode function a personal computer can be used as an external weight indicator for the balance To do this set the balance data output mode to stream mode 67 18 COMMANDS 18 1 Command List Commands to query weighing data C Cancels the S or SIR command Q Requests the weighing data immediately S Requests the weighing data when stabilized SI Requests the weighing data immediately SIR Requests the weighing data continuously Commands to control the balance CAL Same as the CAL key OFF Turns the display off ON Turns the display on P Same as the ON OFF key PRT Same as the PRINT key R Same as the RE ZERO key SMP Same as the SAMPLE key U Same as the MODE key Confirm the upper lower limit values HH xx xxx y Sets the upper and lower limit values H I ie see ag HH Secondary upper limit value HI Upper limit value Last see cg LO Lower limit value LL Secondary lower limit value LL seek eee cog The unit is what is displayed in the weighing mode Use a unit of three
56. an The balance displays 17 and outputs Calibration Test Report using the RS 232C interface or stores the calibration test data in memory For details on the calibration test report format refer to 11 2 GLP Report The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode GLP output 25 From previous page Ff oa n U C Q00000 GLP End 000000 3 9 FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION 9 1 Permit or Inhibit The balance stores parameters that must not be changed unintentionally e g Calibration data for accurate weighing data for adapting to the operating environment control data for the RS 232C interface There are two switches for protecting the parameters The switches can select either permit or inhibit The inhibit protects parameters against unintentional operations There is an additional switch for the extended functions of the AD 4212A Switches H DBO 181 The display shown left indicates the factory settings A A A A Function table 8 To inhibit changes to the function table To permit changes to the function table Extended functions For special applications 0 Not to use the extended functions To use the extended functions Note Only available for the AD 4212A series balance For details refer to 20 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS Calibration
57. aximum display 110 0084 g 210 084 g 610 084 g 1100 084 g Minimum weighing value 1 digit 0 1 mg 1 mg Repeatability Standard deviation 0 15 mg 1 mg Linearity x 0 3 mg 2 mg 3 my Stabilization time in seconds 0 30g 1 1 0 30g 0 8 0 30g 0 9 0 30 g 0 9 typical at FAST under good environment 30 110 g 1 3 30 210g 1 0 30 610 g 1 1 30 1100g 1 1 Display refresh rate 10 times second 5 times second can be selected I O unit RS 232C Bi directional 600 19200 bps rra contact 3 level output External contact input RE ZERO PRINT Buzzer Sounds the connected buzzer for 3 level comparison results It becomes 5 level when OP 04 is installed Sensitivity drift 2 ppm C 10 C 30 C 50 F 86 F Operating environment 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 85 RH or less No condensation Conforming to OML Class E2 50 9 100 g 200g Applicable weight values D 20 9 509 100g 209 50 g 100 g 200 g 20 g 50 g 100 g e ES 200 g 300 g 400 g 300 g 400 g 500 g 600 g i 500g 600g 700 g 800 g 900 g 1000 g Weighing Dimensions 80 W x 230 D x 90 H mm unit Weighing pan 50 x 50mm 70 x 70mm Mass Approx 2 kg Display Dimensions 237 W X 150 D X 155 H mm Mass Approx 2 kg Connection cable Approx 2 m between weighing unit and display AC adapter Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage
58. ay unit VO unit AC adapter RS 232C comparator jack External input terminal 4 Wei hing unit SE AC adapter connection jack Angle plug Ref oct adjustment V eference shee Stang Knob Display unit Grounding Example AD 4212B 102 terminal rom Accessories Windows communication Calibration weight tools WinCT OIML Class E2 or equivalent Model Weight AD 4212A 100 50 AD 4212B 101 102 9 AD 4212A 200 AD 4212B 201 301 1009 AD 4212A 600 1000 200 g Mounting fixture 2 pcs Screw and washers to attach the mounting fixture 3 sets 888 AC adapter D Sub 25 pin connector To mate with the I O unit pe EE A AC ada pter NES ID label Notes About how to attach the mounting fixtures refer to 26 ATTACHING THE MOUNTING FIXTURES on page 91 Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type 2 2 Installing the Balance Caution e The weighing unit and the display unit were adjusted as a unit Therefore make sure that the weighing unit and the display unit have the same serial number The serial number is printed on the rear of the weighing unit and the display unit The connection cable also carries the serial number If the serial numbers of both units are different the balance may not function properly When a repair is necessary submit both the weighing unit and
59. be displayed on the balance for confirmation or to output several sets of data at one time to a printer or personal computer In the function table what data is to be added to the output data ID number data number time and date can be selected Storing the weighing data Note If C Lc appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory 1 Set the Data memory dA A parameter to 2 2 Set the Time Date output 5 F d parameter as necessary 3 The storing operation depends on the Data output mode Frt parameter setting Four types of operating modes are available to store data Key mode Each time the PRINT key is pressed while the displayed value is stable the balance stores the weighing data 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 stores the weighing data Interval memory mode Weighing data is stored at an interval specified in Interval time int Y Press the PRIN key to start and stop this mode Display example AD 4212A series balance The data amount 0508 in memory NU PPR Interval memory FUL Weighing data vs wm AEN standby indicator Memory full being displayed SES ee v gt active indicator pup T7 E un Memory data Data number of the NUM being displayed data currently displayed
60. cal calculation mode MODE Prints using the AD 8121B DATA key or the AD 8121B Mode 2 NES built in timer Standard mode interval mode chart mode MODE E Prints upon data receipt Mode 3 AN p p J Dump print mode DIP switch 3 Handling unstable data ON To print unstable data OFF Not to print unstable data L9 DIP switch 4 Data input specification EE ON Use the current loop OFF Use the RS 232C pS k 65 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 amp 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 e Can make bi directional communication between the balance and a personal computer us
61. de sssssesneeeeeeeeee rererere rererere 50 CP Comparator mode 30 42 CP Fac Comparator 30 42 97 CP HH Secondary upper limit 30 CPH Upper DEL ute eite timui 30 CPLL Secondary lower limit 30 CPLo Lower limit eeeese 30 Pout Comparator output 30 CP c Comparison results 30 45 ERASE Comparator output setting 30 42 CrLF Terminator A 32 CSV format 38 D dAtA Data memory sss 31 Data memory sse 53 Data number 38 96 Decimal pont 29 34 Digit iia 29 31 34 96 DISCharg6e at 11 Display refresh rate 29 34 82 83 d no Data number output 31 38 dout Data output 31 65 DPTO Mateos t eo este tos 37 Smart range Tunchon 4 19 Dump print Tomat 37 Dust guard ma rra tuit Shoot 6 E Earth ground in tr aE 11 A tet base 80 So 0 a EE A tod rh 80 EG EE x iles teste i ura 80 EG E098 act its 81 EG Edd ee tesa ee s 81 EG E006 Seegen e deste 81 EC E07 ee E 81 EST tot eeh 79 ECGRE2ZO Eo tt o MESS hi 79 ETE it Ms 79 ErFnc Extended functions 32 75 Error codeshare rte eds 69 Excess characters erfor seeeeee eree rereeeeee 81 Extended functions 26 32 74 External contact input sssuusse 64 F EAEE A PAEIT 4 20 33 82 83 Format 01 g
62. delay will be constant I mA ee Averaging range and averagin g Long 6 4 seconds time gng rang gng Factory setting 75 20 1 Description of Averaging range and Averaging time Averaging range F b and averaging time F i t 1 When the fluctuation of a weight value is beyond the range that is selected in F i b the averaging operation is disabled and the display reflects the varying value 2 Once the fluctuation becomes within the selected range the averaging operation starts to stabilize the weight value 3 The process of averaging increases When the selected time is reached moving averaging will be performed D2 Data before averaging Di D D10 D7 Dg 1 Averaging 2 Averaging 3 Hereafter moving average off On in case of averaging time of 0 5 second 4 1 1 1 Data after averaging D D2 2 Dj D2 D3 3 D1 D2 D3 D4 4 D D D D D5 5 D D D5 D D7 5 D D D D7 Dg 5 D D D D Dy 5 Dg D7 Dg Dg D V5 Place a sample When a small amount of sample is weighed or is filled the fluctuation of a weight value is too small to be beyond the selected range and the averaging operation is not disabled Consequently moving averaging is always performed and it takes a longer time to reach the final weight value Under such a situation change the setting of F 5 to a smaller range But p
63. e 5 E ED SE E the balance judges that the value 1 5 digits is stable and illuminates the The extended functions 6 digits stabilization indicator extend the setting E 7 digits The extended functions extend range bier VC GIQILS the setting range With the 0 2 0 9 1 8 digits extended band width the B Less 9 digite stabilization indicator illuminates E pue strict judgment iO digits even if the value is not stable Factory setting 74 Class Item eter Description ErFac Gee Standard sem E M Added by Stability detect time Less TENTE ea BE T band with 5 5 for a certain the extended GE SIDEN ege detect tine SE functions j the balance judges that the value Appears after pn TS is stable and illuminates the d inte boo 4 stabilization indicator function tabl 5 The extended functions enable unction table to set the stability detecting time L ron With a less stric judgment the d stabilization indicator readily AE qo illuminates In the standard setting PAL EE OX an appropriate time is selected in g Strict judgment 0 9 second the function setting and pcr cc MA Instantly regardless of the display condition rio re zero is an operation to wait Re zero condition Instantly when stable for the weight value to stabilize j When stable for 0 2 second _ Stores the point that the value is m
64. e with the selected unit or mode 4 10d SAMPLE Select Displays the units sequentially LL Specify Unit Un iE Bs BE tg PRINT Store S 6 1 Basic Operation Gram Mode 1 Plug in the AC adapter Software P ID version display Std gt nnnnnrn DD LD LI 2 Press the ON OFF key to display the weighing mode The LESE 3 decimal point position depends on the balance model z Notes l l ed ep The auto display ON function is available to display the weighing mode without the key operation when the AC Display OFF adapter is plugged in Function table bA5Fnc P on The function not to tare at start can be selected Function table bA5Fnc P Er l For details on the function table settings refer to 10 88988808 ess ee i FUNCTION TABLE JL The factory setting of the minimum weighing value for the e g AD 4212B 101 102 is 0 1 mg To display 0 01 mg press the y T SAMPLE key Then warm up the balance for the 00000 E appropriate duration iL CA Container 3 Place a container on the weighing pan if necessary Press the RE ZERO key to cancel the weight tare The ee balance displays JG000 gl The decimal point position depends on the balance model 4 Place a sample on the pan or in the container Wai
65. eceive a Timeout 1 second command Ertd UI No output AK Error code Output EN LES U Not used CTS RTS control I Used Controls CTS and RTS dHEP 0 OFFat ON at Data ONat OFF at i Pol H UI OFF at negative ON at positive or zero bcd Polarity ONat negative OFF at positive or zero SEbP U OFF at stabilization indicator ON ON at stabilization indicator OFF Stability ONatstabilization indicator ON OFF at stabilization indicator OFF Displayed only mE F U OFFatE E display whenBCD OVER ONat display output d Str U Data refresh completed when ON gt 0FF is installed STROBE Data refresh completed when OFF gt 0N ERP U OFF when weighing ON when not weighing 4 Status ON when weighing OFF when not weighing 4 I L Gai Refer to 5 WEIGHING UNITS id Refer to 11 ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT ID number setting Available only for the AD 4212A series balance when To use Eco the extended functions is selected for the function switch and is Extended functions used for special applications For details refer to 20 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS Factory setting 4 Not weighing is a condition that a weight value is not displayed such as re zero operation or display off state Caution The balance may not transmit the data completely at the specified refresh rate depending on the baud rate or data added to the weighing data such as time date or ID number
66. edge in ASCII code When the balance receives a command to request data and can not process it the balance transmits an error code EC Exx When the balance receives 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 acknowledge code both when the balance receives the command and when the balance has accomplished the command If the command can not be processed properly the balance transmits an error code EC Exx This error can be released using the CAL command CAL command Calibration command ON command Display ON command P command Display ON OFF comand R command RE ZERO command R command example Kem mim im mimm mm mE Ris a un i i m a i Confirmation of command receipt g Processing command Command completion lt AKER LF o nnnnnn g Zero display U U UU UL e When a communication error has occurred due to external noise or a parity error has occurred due to transmission error the balance transmits an error code In this case send the command again 69 18 3 Control Using CTS and RTS
67. eived a Q command but not in the weighing mode e g The balance received a Q command while processing a RE ZERO command Adjust the delay time to transmit a command 80 Display Error code Description EC E03 Timeout error If the timeout parameter is set to t UP i the balance did not receive the next character of a command within the time limit of one second Confirm the communication EC E04 Excess characters error The balance received excessive characters in a command Confirm the command EC E06 Format error A command includes incorrect data e g The data is numerically 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 described above can not be released or other errors are displayed contact the local A amp D dealer 22 3 Asking For Repair If the balance needs service or repair contact the local A amp D dealer The balance is a precision instrument Use much care when handling the balance and observe the following when transporting the balance Use the original packing material e Remove the weighing pan from the weighing unit 81 23 SPECIFICATIONS AD 4212A 100 AD 4212A 200 AD 4212A 600 AD 4212A 1000 Weighing capacity 110g 210g 610g 1100 g M
68. elease the key immediately or Press the key normal key operation during measurement es Press and hold the key A Display symbols Displays memory data information Weighing speed indicators Displays the weighing data relative to the Comparator indicators weighing capacity in percentage in the weighing mode Capacity indicator Interval memory standby indicator AD 4212B Units Interval memory standby indicator AD 4212A Weighing data Data number of the or stored data data currently displayed Interval memory 1 888 e active indicator Dk DEEN gt AD 4212B Blinking indicators GUS Interval memory vi active indicator AN AD 4212A Processing ae Stabilization indicator Standby indicator ai of lt Each key when pressed or when pressed and held functions as follows Key When pressed When pressed and held Turns the display ON and OFF The standby indicator is displayed when the display is ve turned off The weighing mode is enabled when the display is turned on NONOFE This key is available anytime Pressing the key during operation will interrupt the operation and turn the display OFF In the weighing mode switches the Enters the function table mode Refer to um minimum weighing value 10 FUNCTION TABLE Guns In the counting or percent mode enters the sample storing mode
69. erform calibration using a calibration weight or controlled actual sample before weighing Ensure a stable power source when using the AC Bubble spirit level Leveling foot adapter Warm up the balance for the appropriate duration Plug in the AC adapter as usual e AD 4212A series balance 30 minutes or more e AD 4212B series balance one hour or more Calibrate the balance before use or after having moved it to another location In addition calibrate it periodically to maintain the accuracy Caution Do not install the balance where flammable or corrosive gas is present 10 3 2 When Building into a System The AD 4212A B is a precision balance When it is built into a system and used errors such as unstable weight values may occur due to static electricity vibration and materials used for the devices near the balance When using the balance that is built into a system take the following precautions Errors due to a static charge When the ambient humidity is less than 4596 RH insulators such as plastic or glass are prone to static electricity When charged material comes close to the balance a pulling force is generated between the charged material and the weighing pan This causes an unstable weight value To protect the balance against a discharge generated by charged material when it comes close to the balance make sure to earth ground the weighing unit and the display unit Static electricity generated by static induc
70. es the data and the display blinks one time Mode A Required setting dout Prk d Auto print mode A reference zero daut HP P Auto print polarity gout AP b Auto print difference Example With Ar d i to adjust zero after data is output for weighing the added sample each time a sample is added Mode B Required setting gout Pre Auto print mode B reference last stable value daut HP P Auto print polarity daut AP b Auto print difference Example For weighing while a sample is added Stream mode The balance outputs the weighing data continuously regardless of the display condition The display does not blink in this mode This mode is not available and the interval memory mode is used when the Data memory JALEA parameter is set to 2 to store the weighing data Required setting daut Pre 3 Stream mode dout dHEH D Data memory function is not used bASFac 5Pd Display refresh rate SF bPS Baud rate Example For monitoring data on a computer Caution The balance may not transmit the data completely at the specified refresh rate depending on the baud rate or data added to the weighing data such as time date or ID number 35 Key mode B When the PRINT key is pressed or the external PRINT contact input is used the balance outputs or stores the weighing data immediately regardless of the display condition At this time the display does not blink Key mode C When the key is pressed or the external
71. ess the PRINT key to enter the memory recall mode Recall the data in memory using the following keys RE ZERO key To proceed to the next data set MODE key To go back to the previous data set PRINT key To transmit the current data using the RS 232C interface With SAMPLE held down press the CAL key To delete the data currently displayed Note Deleting the data will not increase the amount of data that can be stored key To exit the memory recall mode 3 Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode 55 Transmitting all memory data at one time Confirm that the Serial interface 5 F parameters are set properly For details refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE and 17 CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until ALL is displayed then release the key Press the SAMPLE key to display out Press the PRINT key to display out no with no blinking Press the PRINT key to transmit all data using the RS 232C interface 2 3 5 Press the IRE ZERO key to display out La with La blinking 6 f The balance displays t HAr when all data is transmitted Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode Deleting all memory data at one time 1 Press and hold the PRINT key until ECALL is displayed then release the
72. fluence of vibration is great such as 1 Soft ground 2 Second or higher floor 3 Near center of a floor far from pillars 4 Seismic isolated structures 5 Near tall buildings In the areas listed above the scale may yield unstable weight values on windy days or after an earthquake Especially in case of 4 and 5 weight values may be unstable during and for a long period of time after strong winds or an earthquake Errors due to other causes Change in temperature or humidity A sudden change in temperature or humidity can generate a draft and cause the balance to absorb or exude moisture which leads to weighing errors Avoid sudden change in temperature or humidity Use an air conditioner to control the temperature or humidity 12 c Magnetic material The balance uses a strong magnet as part of the balance assembly so use much care when weighing magnetic materials e Place a non magnetic object such as aluminum or brass between the sample and the balance also keep an appropriate distance between them while weighing 3 3 During Use To minimize the affect by electrical noises earth ground the weighing unit and the display unit e Make each weighing gently and quickly to avoid errors due to changes in the environmental conditions Do not drop things upon the weighing pan or place a sample on the pan that is beyond the balance weighing capacity Place a sample in the center of the wei
73. fterawhile End Then it returns to the weighing mode and y displays the updated weighing speed indicator The F d weighing speed indicator remains displayed for a while hi ST RESPONSE x nnnnrn ULC LI LI LJ g Note The weighing speed can be changed at Condition Cond of Environment Display bf5Fnc in the function table For details refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE 20 8 CALIBRATION Calibration Calibration using the calibration weight Calibration test To check the weighing accuracy using the calibration weight and output the result Calibration test does not perform calibration Caution e Calibration 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 conditions have changed e 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 dout For details refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE Time and date are added to the GLP report If the time or date is not correct adjust them For details refer to 10 9 Clock and Calendar Function Calibration test is available only when GLP output info y of Data output dout is set to qn D P or 2 e The calibration and calibration test dat
74. ghing pan Do not use a sharp instrument such as a pencil to press the keys Use your finger only e Press the RE ZERO key before each weighing to prevent possible errors In addition a RE ZERO signal can be sent using external contact input RS 232C command e Take into consideration the affect of air buoyancy on a sample when more accuracy is required Keep the balance interior free of dust and foreign materials 3 4 After Use Avoid mechanical shock to the balance e Calibrate the balance using a calibration weight periodically e Do not disassemble the balance Contact the local A amp D dealer if the balance needs service or repair Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance Clean the balance with a lint free cloth that is moistened with warm water and a mild detergent Avoid dust and water so that the balance weighs correctly Protect the internal parts from liquid spills and excessive dust 3 5 Power Supply e When the AC adapter is connected the balance is in the standby mode if the standby indicator is on refer to 4 DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION This is a normal state and does not harm the balance For accurate weighing plug in the AC adapter and warm up the balance for the appropriate duration before use 4 DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION Key operation Key operation affects how the balance functions The basic key operations are e Press and r
75. ghing can be started with the minimum weighing value of the previous measurement displayed rnb d 34 Tare at start P Er When a hopper is attached to the weighing pan and loss in weighing is performed the remaining amount of the material will become unknown if tare is performed each time a weighing starts When P tr 0 is selected tare is not performed at weighing start So the remaining amount of the material can be monitored when the power is turned on 10 5 Description of the Item Data output mode The parameter setting of the Data output mode rt applies to the performance when the Data memory OH H parameter is set to 2 to store the weighing data and when the data is transmitted using the RS 232C interface Notes Data output to the RS 232C is not available when the BCD output OP 01 is installed BCD output is refreshed at the display refresh rate Key mode When the PRINT key is pressed or the external PRINT contact input is used with the stabilization indictor on the balance outputs or stores the weighing data and the display blinks one time Required setting daut Pre dH 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 stores the weighing data When the key is pressed with the stabilization indictor on the balance outputs or stor
76. ghing range from zero and the display fluctuation is within the stabilization range for a fixed period of averaging time the processing indicator illuminates and the balance displays the average weight of the animal When the animal is removed from the weighing pan the display returns to zero automatically This function is available only when the hold function parameter is set to i the animal mode indicator ANIMAL illuminates and any weighing unit other than the counting mode is selected The averaging time and stabilization range are set in Condition Land and Stability band width St b Weighing range Averaging time Stabilization range Lond U 2 seconds Faster br 0 Small 0 2 g or over Lond 4 seconds St b Land d 8seconds More accurate St b e Big 33 Zero tracking trc This function tracks zero point drift caused by changes in the environment and stabilizes the zero point Three levels of zero tracking are available When the weight value is only a few digits turn the function off for accurate weighing Note Digit when used for the AD 4212A B series balance indicates the minimum displayable weighing value tre d The tracking function is not used Used for weighing a very light sample The tracking function is used Normal zero tracking The tracking function is used Strong zero tracking The tracking function is used Very strong zero tracking Or Ft a Displa
77. he display condition Accepts the key or external contact input to output or store data instantly when stable or after the display is stabilized Auto print mode A Reference zero Auto print mode B Stream mode Interval memory mode Key mode B instantly Key mode C when stable Factory setting 2 This item is not displayed for the AD 4212B series balance or when BCD output OP 01 is installed 3 AD 4212A series balance when OP 04 is installed AD 4212B series balance when LP is set to i ur qn 30 Class Item and Parameter Description op Plus only Displayed value gt Reference D Tr i Auto print polarity Displayed value lt Reference Regardless of displayed value AP b a Difference between reference Auto print difference value and displayed value d 1000 digits Notused Stores unit mass in counting mode dRER EORR Related items Data memory Prt ink dag 5 td info H Stores upper lower limit values s U Every measurement dout Interval time in the interval Data output Not displayed when BCD output OP 01 is installed L Irc Interval time memory mode when using Pct 3 oth d B 10 minutes E 0H pus une UD Refer to 14 DATA MEMORY Data number output 8 Selects whether or not the time 5 Ebg JA or date is added to the weighting
78. he result of self check CHECK NO function Repair is required Contact the local A amp D dealer EC E11 Stability error E rrnr l The balance can not stabilize due to an environmental S II problem Refer to 3 2 When Building into a System to prevent vibration drafts temperature changes static electricity and magnetic fields from influencing the balance To return to the weighing mode press the key EC E20 Calibration weight error d H E The calibration weight is too heavy Confirm the o 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 L mn Overload error A sample beyond the balance weighing capacity has been placed on the pan Remove the sample from the pan Weighing pan Error The weight value is too light Confirm that the weighing pan is properly installed and calibrate the balance Sample mass error The balance can not store the sample for the counting mode or for the percent mode because it is too light Use a larger sample 79 Display Error code Description Unit mass error 1r E347 PE The sample unit mass for the counting mode is too light Storing and using it for counting will ca
79. hotocoupler is used CPU 218 Input terminal nasa input 18 or 19 i SE terminal 8200 RE ZERO M uz i 19 Input terminal SG 7 SH S6G 4 7 Upon switch ON make the voltage WV between the input terminal and the Balance interior 1 1 1 ocn e cap nee ye ae sue area ian A Eo Meat X A eR fred 4 64 SG terminal 0 2V or less 17 CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 17 1 Connection to the AD 8121B Printer Set the following parameters to use the AD 8121B printer Class Item Factory AD 8121B setting Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 L ae output mode o ien 3 G i e 9 3 HP P a Auto print polarity a Not RP b applicable Auto print difference i d na o n n E dout Data number output Data output 5 Ed E E REES Time date output a g u U i E Ae a g n n s ID number output i Es d 0 BK Data output pause Ab F S E S SS Auto feed S H u l s Gr rate c e d Dt Dr t 8 cf Data bit parity bit B H u u 31 FTE senal Se d a 0 o interface EUPE Data format CES o n n CTS RTS control 1 Set the parameter when the data output mode is set to the auto print mode Prt iorri dy I 2 When multiple lines are to be printed set the parameter to Note AD 8121B settings Mode AD 8121B DIP switches Description Mode 1 y 2 10 Prints upon data receipt Standard mode statisti
80. iS andea 71 19 1 Connector Pin Nos and Specifications nn eene enne 71 20 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS AD 4212A only REENEN 74 20 1 Description of Averaging range and Averaging time 76 21 MAINTENANCE cuidad dia 77 22 TROUBLESHOOTIN Le 77 22 1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment 77 EE 79 22 3Asking For Ropa nacidas 81 23 SPECIFICATIONS iiti epit rece exor ese th eio etd sere Dra phe rev exe E Eae EEN 82 24 DESIGNING A SPECIAL WEIGHING DAN esee nenne nennen nennt menn nnns enti n 84 25 INSTALLING THE DISPLAY UNIT 2 cc2 cececceeeeeeeeee seen eeee eee neee nee eens eee eee rre 90 26 ATTACHING THE MOUNTING FIXTURES aseene KANNER EEN 91 27 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ieira nadaan raea eraan e di 92 pl EE 94 29 TERMS INDEX eege dee acid event antes 96 1 INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the AD 4212A B series balance works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference 1 1 Features e Separate Weighing Unit and Display standard connection cable length 2 m suitable for building into a production line system The weighing unit is compact with a width of 80 mm e High Resolution and High Response Speed Model Weighing capacity Minimum weighing value Stabilization time 1 AD 4212A 100 110g 0 1 mg 1 1 t
81. ided with the balance For details refer to 8 CALIBRATION A special weighing pan designed appropriately for the sample to be weighed or the peripheral system can be attached to the balance About how to design a weighing pan refer to 24 DESIGNING A SPECIAL WEIGHING PAN 3 PRECAUTIONS To get the optimum performance from the balance and acquire accurate weighing data note the following 3 1 Before Use Install the balance in an environment where the temperature and humidity are 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 O Install the balance where it is free of dust e Install the balance away from equipment which produces magnetic fields e Install the balance in a stable place avoiding vibration and shock Corners of rooms on the first floor are best as they are less prone to vibration The AD 4212A B series balance responds even to very subtle 7 he air flow To avoid the influence of ambient air flow or air flow T caused by balance operation make sure to use the dust guard and the breeze ring AD 4212B 101 102 only A Good No good Level the weighing unit by adjusting the leveling feet vs E and confirm it using the bubble spirit level If the leveling adjustment is difficult to perform due to the installation conditions p
82. ime is displayed with all the digits blinking When the time is correct and the date does not need to be confirmed press the key and proceed to step 8 When the time is correct and the date is to be confirmed press the SAMPLE key and proceed to step 6 When the time is not correct and is to be changed press the RE ZERO key and proceed to step 5 Setting the time with part of the digits blinking 5 Setthe 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 Goes to the date setting mode MODE key To decrease the value by one PRINT key To store the new setting display End and go to step 6 CAL key To cancel the new setting and go to step 6 40 Confirming the date 6 The current date is displayed with all the digits blinking To change the display order of year 5 month n and day d press the IMODE key The date is output in the order as specified When the date is correct and the operation is to be finished press the CAL key and proceed to step 8 When the time is to be confirmed again press the SAMPLE key and go back to step 4 When the date is not correct and is to be changed press the RE ZERO key and proceed to step 7 Note The year i
83. in the balance installation site Cover the plastic with a grounded metal Apply an anti static agent onto plastic 11 When an operator is static charged If an operator s clothes are static charged especially in winter it may be a cause for unstable weight values Wear an anti static wrist strap e Errors due to air flow Where the influence of ambient air flow is great such as close to an air conditioner door or passage way Even very subtle air flow that is hard to be detected may influence the weighing A operation Influence of the air flow makes the weight Avoid those areas as a weighing site value unstable f weighing is to be performed in such an area use a breeze break or take other appropriate measures Where the influence of heat or drafts is great Eliminate temperature differences between a sample and the environment When a sample is warmer cooler than the ambient temperature the sample will be lighter heavier than the true weight This error is due to a rising falling draft around the sample Do not touch the sample directly 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 occur due to sudden temperature change or drafts Where the in
84. ing 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 e 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 e 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 66 Using the WinCT software the balance can do the following 1 Analyzing the weighing data and the statistics with RsKey The weighing data can be input directly into an Excel worksheet Then Excel can analyze the data to obtain total average standard deviation maximum and minimum value and display them in a graph 2 Controlling the balance using commands from a personal computer By using RsCom the personal computer sends commands such as re zero or send weighing data to the balance and controls the balance 3 Printing the balance 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 received at a cert
85. ion 1 Plug in the AC adapter and warm up the balance with nothing on the pan e AD 4212A series balance 30 minutes or more e AD 4212B series balance one hour or more For the models with a minimum display of 0 1 mg or 0 01 mg use the stainless CAL out steel breeze break provided with the balance for more accurate weighing 2 Press and hold the CAL key until CALout is displayed then release the key 3 The balance displays CAL e f you want to change the calibration weight a list of usable weights is shown on page 21 press the SAMPLE key and proceed to step 4 e f you use the calibration weight value stored in the balance proceed to step 5 e f 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 RE ZERO key PRINT key CAL key Note To switch the operation to calibration weight selection mode All of the segments blinking or value adjustment mode Digits to be changed blinking With the AD 4212B 101 102 the value can be adjusted down to five decimal places To select the calibration weight or adjust the value To store the new weight value Even if the AC adapter is removed the data is maintained in non volatile memory To cancel the operation and return to FAL DL
86. is operation press the RE ZERO key PRINT key and the CAL key PRINT key to initialize the balance The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode 27 ei 1 10d L PRINT AMPLE With these keys Press the key held down PS 110d SAMPLE Hi na ES gt ca ES gt o RE ZERO ca n a ca ne Di 3 S m 3 a T 10 FUNCTION TABLE The function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance These parameters are maintained in non volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed 10 1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table The function table menu consists of two layers The first layer 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 Start From weighing mode Press and uis mo E 2a M BRE NE Pep di Data memory 4 L 4 DIES TE Press Parameter Giro Press w several times Stores weighing IN E SAMPLE gt SS pda Press twice data vi AIN Y Class dRER Y e daen P dout je x Item Parameter SF Parte Press 1 minute II ue five times y int H D
87. ize of the l 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 side that secure the metal fixtures from rear side of the Remove the Display Panel display unit and pull the metal fixtures out standard erm 4 Insert the display unit from the front side of the panel 5 From the rear side of the panel insert the metal fixtures in the channels located on both sides of the display unit and secure it with the screws one on each side 121 8mm 115mm 64 5mm gt The display unit seen from rear side 90 26 ATTACHING THE MOUNTING FIXTURES The mounting fixtures provided with the AD 4212A B series balance are used to secure the weighing unit from above in a determined position when the weighing unit is built into a system To attach the fixtures to the weighing unit use the screw holes after the three leveling feet are removed from the bottom of the AD 4212A B series balance weighing unit Attachment Procedure 1 Remove the weighing pan pan support and dust guard Then remove the three leveling feet Caution Removing any other screws from the bottom of the weighing unit could damage the weighing sensor 2 Use the leveling feet screw ho
88. key Press the SAMPLE key several times to display LL EAr Press the PRINTI key to display Lr na with na blinking Press the PRINT key to delete all data The balance displays End then when all data is deleted 2 3 4 Press the RE ZERO key to display with Lo blinking 5 6 7 Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode 56 14 3 Memory for Calibration and Calibration Test Data Calibration data when and how it is performed and calibration test data can be stored in memory All the data in memory is available to be output at one time to a printer or personal computer Up to 50 data sets of the latest calibration or calibration test can be stored When the memory capacity has been reached FL illuminates Storing the calibration and calibration test data Note If C Lc appears blinking in the upper left of the display delete the data in memory Store the calibration and calibration test data as follows D 1 Set the Data memory dHEH parameter to 3 Tj 2 Set the GLP output info parameter to 1 or 2 3 With the settings above each time calibration or calibration test is performed the data is stored automatically Transmitting the memory data Confirm that the Serial interface 5 parameters are set properly For details refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE and 17
89. late are removed and pan su ort are removed 110g 110 g Keng Senn 4 Mass range o be weighe i 310g g 310g to be weighed Zi Zei 220g 260 g pu Mass of special 20 at Mass g EN weighing pan M 60 g of special weighing pan D e Notes AC adapter is plugged in Press the zero drift as necessary RE ZERO 89 If the balance is to be used in a range other than shown above contact the local A amp D dealer To avoid the effect by static electricity or magnetism use materials other than resin or magnetic materials when designing a special weighing pan When a special weighing pan is used the zero point may be shifted greatly right after the key before weighing to cancel the amount of 25 INSTALLING THE DISPLAY UNIT Installing the display unit on a wall using the standard stand 1 Secure the stand that is attached to the display unit on the wall using the four screws 2 Adjust the angle of the display unit and tighten the angle adjustment knobs located on both sides of the display unit Wall The stand seen from the display unit side ca NNI x EE E Display unit 98mm Metal fixture Angle adjustment knob Use four M4 screws Ee RS ENDO dE gf or M4 tapping screws 6X domm oul hole Installing in a panel 186 m 1 Cut the panel according to the s
90. lease note that the smaller the range is the more prone to external disturbance the value will become 76 21 MAINTENANCE e Do not disassemble the balance Contact the local A amp D dealer if the balance needs service or repair e Use the original packing material for transportation e Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance Clean the balance with a lint free cloth that is moistened with warm water and a mild detergent 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment The balance is a precision instrument When the operating environment or the operating method is inadequate correct weighing can not be performed Place a sample on the pan and remove it and repeat this several times If the balance seems to have a problem with repeatability or to perform improperly check as described below If improper performance persists after checking contact the local A amp D dealer for repair Checking that the balance performs properly AD 4212A only Check the balance performance using the self check function Operation 1 Press and hold the MODE key until RESPONSE is icone hold displayed and then release the key b y t RESPONSE Har 2 The balance automatically starts to check its internal performance L Release the key 3 After self check the balance displays the results CH ous and returns to the weighing mode EE e g
91. les to attach the mounting fixtures to the weighing unit Using the screws and washers provided with the mounting fixtures secure the attaching fixtures to the weighing unit two screws in the front and one screw in the back Notes p When attaching a mounting fixture press Mounting fixture lt the tabs against the weighing unit casing Plain washer Sy one fixture in the front and another in the Split lock washer back and determine the fixture position M6x10 pitch 0 75 When the weighing unit is placed upside down to attach the mounting fixtures use much care not to press on the pan boss directly Applying excessive force to the pan boss may damage the weighing sensor 3 Secure the weighing unit from above Notes The screws to secure the weighing unit to the weighing platform are not provided Prepare appropriate screws with a size corresponding to the M6 screw The screw hole diameter 6 5 mm When the leveling adjustment is difficult to Wander perform due to the installation conditions place a shim between the fixture and the securing surface or use two nuts If the adjustment is still difficult to perform perform calibration before use Then the balance will function normally 91 Press the tabs Back Front 27 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS Display unit Weighing unit Bottom Same for all the models
92. limit value 6000000 ES After a while LO illuminated Ga When five level comparison is selected e Weighing mode 1000000 d Comparison OK Secondary upper limit value AE GE Dm After a while 0000 _ 4 SEN 800 Upper limit value H lilluminated After a while pnWnnnn P Lower limit value 60600080 y CO illuminated After a while x Secondary lower limit value LO blinking After a while Note The upper lower limit values can be confirmed by external commands using the RS 232C serial interface e g Command Response Command Response Command Response Command Response HH HH 100 00000 ug HI HI 080 00000 g LO LO 060 00000 4 4g LL LL 040 00000 g to confirm secondary upper limit value secondary upper limit value 100 00000 g to confirm upper limit value upper limit value 80 00000 g to confirm lower limit value lower limit value 60 00000 g to confirm secondary lower limit value secondary lower limit value 40 00000 g u indicates a space 20h Adding the comparison results AD 4212A only To add the comparison results to the output data set Comparison results L parameter of the D KM function table to STLHH 110 0000 g ST HI 090 0000 9 HI ST OK 070 0000 4 g OK ST LO 050 0000 9 LO
93. ll within 1 digit in the frequency of about 68 Stabilization time Time required after a sample being placed until the stabilization indicator Sensitivity drift illuminates and the weighing data is displayed An affect that a change in temperature causes to the weighing data Expressed as temperature coefficient e g Temperature coefficient 2 ppm C If a load is 100 g and the temperature changes by 10 C the value displayed changes by the following value 0 0002 C x 10 C x 100g 2 mg Index Keys and symbols Cp Carriage ret m adetetss 39 E ON OFF key 14 Lp bine feed cien eiere ee 39 M 4 SPACE Maa n edes ve d s 39 HI S34 Lo Comparator indicators 14 ESE Weighing speed indicators 14 Interval memory active indicator 14 Interval memory standby indicator 14 A E A amp D standard format 36 Processing indicator 14 AC adapter 9 10 13 34 41 83 9 Stabilization indicator 14 AGAL 7 Seite et Redonda 51 Acknowledge code 69 Z AD 1683 DC static eliminator 11 94 en MODE key 14 AD 1684 Electrostatic field meter 94 96 RN EA 65 Ambient humidity eeeeeseeeseess 11 Anti static agent 11 Anti static wrist strap ssessssss 12 AP b Auto print difference 31 65
94. n that pin 9 is connected to input signal GND pin 3 Tint Data output interval Approx 100 msec Approx 200 msec when the data refresh rate is 5 times second T str Strobe pulse width Approx 70 msec Approx 170 msec when the data refresh rate is 5 times second Tst Data setup 10 usec or less Data refresh rate 1 usec or less Switch input ON is the condition that is connected to input signal GND pin 3 lt Ton gt Toff gt n if RE OFF T on T off 100 m sec or longer 73 20 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS AD 4212A only The AD 4212A series balance has several extended functions equipped for special applications or to troubleshoot when using the standard functions Some settings of the extended functions 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 i To use the extended functions For details refer to 9 1 Permit or Inhibit When To use the extended functions is selected one item has its setting range extended as shown below and some more items are added as shown on the next page Class Item paras Description bASFnc St b ME eae 1 digit Environment Stability band width Stictludgment 2 digits Mem carta id stability Display d 3 digits band with 5E 5 for a en io a 4 digits period stability detect tim
95. nt 4 0 seconds 1 4 0 seconds 2 5 seconds Display refresh rate 10 times second 5 times second can be selected I O unit RS 232C Bi directional 600 19200 bps Comparator contact output 3 level or 5 level output External contact input RE ZERO PRINT Buzzer Sounds the connected buzzer for 3 level or 5 level comparison results Sensitivity drift 2 ppm C 10 C 30 C 50 F 86 F Operating environment 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 85 RH or less No condensation Conforming to OIML Class E2 50g 100g Applicable weight values 10 g 20 g 10 g 20 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 50 g 100 g 50 g 100g 200 g 200 g 300 g Weighing Dimensions 80 W x 230 D x 90 H mm unit Weighing pan 34 mm 50 x 50mm Mass Approx 2 3 kg Display Dimensions 237 W X 150 D x 155 H mm Mass Approx 2 kg Connection cable Approx 2 m between weighing unit and display AC adapter Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage and power receptacle type Power consumption Approx 11VA supplied to the AC adapter Counting Minimum unit mass 0 1 mg mode Number of samples 10 25 50 or 100 pieces GE a E 10 0 mg Minimum 10096 0 01 0 1 1 display Depends on the reference mass stored Options OP 01 BCD output external contact input RS 232C and comparator contact output disabled OP 07 Extension cable 3 m OP 08 Ethernet interface RS 232C and c
96. o 1 3 seconds AD 4212A 200 210g 0 8 to 1 0 second AD 4212A 600 610g 1mg 0 9 to 1 1 d AD 4212A 1000 1100 g i ias AD 4212B 101 1109 319 0 1 mg 0 01 mg 2 5 4 0 seconds 2 AD 4212B 102 110g 0 01 mg 4 0 seconds 3 AD 4212B 201 210g te 0 1 2 5 d AD 4212B 301 310g i Md 4 With FAST selected under good environment 2 The AD 4212B 101 is equipped with a smart range function When the minimum weighing value is set to 0 01 mg and the weight value exceeds 31 g the minimum weighing value 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 seconds when the minimum weighing value is 0 1 mg e Standard RS 232C Serial Interface Standard Comparator Contact Output 4 Using the RS 232C serial interface weighing data can be output to external devices and the balance can be controlled by external devices Using comparator contact output the weight value is compared to the preset upper lower limit values and the results are displayed as HI OKI or LO The buzzer is also available in response to the results The RE ZERO operation is possible using a signal from an external contact input which allows easy system construction This function is only available when the external contact input is installed on the standard interface or OP 01
97. ode 4 Specify the calibration weight value as follows SAMPLE key To switch the operation to calibration weight selection mode All of the segments blinking or value adjustment mode Digits to be changed blinking With the AD 4212B 101 102 the value can be adjusted down to five decimal places RE ZERO key To select the calibration weight or adjust the value 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 jo Note e g Calibration weight value 20 01234 g For details about the usable calibration weights and value adjustable range refer to page 21 24 To next page Confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the PRINT key The balance measures the zero point and displays the measured value Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance The balance displays the calibration weight value Place a calibration weight of the weight value displayed on the pan and press the PRINT key The balance measures the calibration weight and displays the measured value Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance Remove the weight from the n The balance displays En p
98. omparator contact output disabled OP 19 Stainless steel breeze break Provided as standard OP 20 Metal leveling foot 1 Specifications when the precision range is used Only one extension cable can be used The maximum distance between the weighing unit and the display unit is 5 m connection cable 2 m extension cable 3 m 83 24 DESIGNING A SPECIAL WEIGHING PAN A weighing pan specially designed for the balance can be installed Design the weighing pan as described below Using the pan support The pan support can be removed AD 4212A 100 200 Li Special weighing pan AD 4212B 101 102 AD 4212B 201 301 Y Example Weighing Two points on the center pan M3 flat head screw Length 5 mm or less Pan support Four points on the peripheral M3 screw Length 5 mm or less Four points on the peripheral M3 flat heat screw M3 screw Length 5 mm orless Length 5 mm or less AD 4212A 600 1000 eighing pan Special weighing pan V Pan support Example F plate For the AD 4212A 600 1000 l1 remove the screws to remove the pan support plate and the an support Weighing unit 84 Using the pan boss The pan boss can not be removed Approx 16mm Three point M3 screw Length 4 mm or less 7 5mm 3 on oh Pan support Z pl Can be removed Fronte 000 gt Back Weighing unit Shock absorber specifications Can not be removed Special weighing
99. pan Example Weighing unit The internal shock absorber functions at about 2 kg as a static force to protect the mass sensor A static force of less than 2 kg will not damage the mass sensor 85 Mass of the special weighing pan AD 4212A series balance Design the weighing pan so that the mass falls in the ranges shown in the table below Mass of special weighing pan g AD 4212A 100 Pan support is used with weighing pan removed 20to70 Pan boss is used with the weighing pan and pan 60 to 110 support removed AD 4212A 200 Pan support is used with weighing pan removed 20 to 120 Pan boss is used with the weighing pan and pan 60 to 160 support removed AD 4212A 600 Pan support is used with weighing pan and pan 110to 510 support plate removed Pan boss is used with the weighing pan pan 150 to 550 support plate and pan support removed AD 4212A 1000 Pan support is used with weighing pan and pan 110 to 1000 support plate removed Pan boss is used with the weighing pan pan 150 to 1040 support plate and pan support removed AD 4212A 100 200 AD 4212A 600 1000 Gee pan Pan support plate Pan Dd support The weighing range for each pan design is shown below AD 4212A 100 AD 4212A 200 When the weighing pan When the weighing pan and When the weighing pan When the weighing pan and is removed pan support are removed is removed pan support are
100. quipment and displays the result If those are found to be charged discharge them using the AD 1683 DC static eliminator OP 01 BCD output External contact input OP 04 RS232C Five level comparator contact output AD 4212A only Only for the AD 4212A series balance Order this option with the balance as only the factory can install it OP 07 Extension cable 3 m 94 OP 08 Ethernet interface Used to connect the balance to a LAN e The WinCT Plus data communication software is provided as an accessory and can perform the following a Acquire data from multiple balances connected to a LAN E LAN connection enables reliable data acquisition m Control these balances with commands W Acquire data transmitted from balances Example When pressing the PRINT key of the balance data is output and is acquired by the computer m The stored data can be used with Microsoft Excel if installed Note If a USB converter such as the AX USB 25P is used for communication between a PC and multiple balances communication may be unstable When building into a system use the Ethernet interface OP 08 OP 19 Stainless steel breeze break e Provided as a standard accessory for the AD 4212B series balance and AD 4212A 100 e Sold separately as an option OP 19 for the other models OP 20 Metal leveling foot e It is possible to remove the plate from the screw Screw M6XP0 75 When using the metal leveling feet
101. r is RE ZERO performed using external contact input or an RS 232C command e Is the sample placed in the center of the weighing pan O Has the balance been warmed up for the appropriate duration before weighing AD 4212A series balance 30 minutes or more AD 4212B series balance one hour or more Are the leveling feet of the weighing unit placed flat to the installation surface If not the weight value will be unstable or the specified repeatability can not be obtained Improve the installation condition by securing the weighing unit or reducing the vibration that is conveyed to the weighing unit Sample and container Has the sample absorbed or lost moisture due to the ambient conditions such as temperature or humidity Has the temperature of the container been allowed to equalize to the ambient temperature Refer to 3 2 When Building into a System Is the sample charged with static electricity Refer to 3 2 When Building into a System e Is the sample of magnetic material such as iron Use much care when weighing magnetic materials Refer to 3 2 When Building into a System 78 22 2 Error Codes Display Error code Description Weighing unit connection error LIOC The weighing unit is not connected to the display properly Refer to 2 2 Installing the Balance to perform a proper connection Fu Internal error Ln n Indicates an internal error as t
102. 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 to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment If this unit is operated in a residential area it may cause some interference and under these circumstances the user would be required to take at his own expense whatever measures are necessary to eliminate the interference FCC Federal Communications Commission in the U S A Compliance with EMC Directives This device features radio interference suppression in compliance with valid EC C Regulation 89 336 EEC 2 UNPACKING THE BALANCE 2 1 Unpacking e The balance is a precision instrument Unpack the balance carefully Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future See the illustrations to confirm that everything is contained O EU Stainless steel breeze break Provided for the AD 4212B series balance and the AD 4212 100 For the other models available as an option OP 19 AD 4212B 101 102 AD 4212A 100 200 AD 4212A 600 1000 AD 4212B 201 301 eS Weighing d a pan y ES Pan pi Pan support and support pan support plate om Can be separated Connection cable 2 m Bubble spirit level Rear of the displ
103. rent setting is to be changed press the RE ZERO key 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 5 CAL key To cancel the new setting and go to step 5 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to set values as necessary Note The upper lower limit values can be set by external commands using the RS 232C serial interface Command example HH 100 00000 _ _g to set secondary upper limit value HI 080 00000 _ _g to set upper limit value LO 060 00000 _ _g to set lower limit value LL 040 00000 g to set secondary lower limit value a indicates a space 20h 43 Confirming the upper lower limit values To confirm the upper lower limit values during weighing operation press the MODE key The upper lower limit values will be displayed Even under this condition weighing operation goes on and data output contact output of the comparison results and RE ZERO can be performed When three level comparison is selected A Weighing mode Comparison OK H C3 gt c3 E ca c3 c3 ca ca Upper limit value H liilluminated D El co ES c3 c3 c3 c3 c3 ca After a while dl 4 MERE Lower
104. ress the CAL key and proceed to step 6 When it is to be changed press the RE ZERO key and proceed to step 5 Setting the coefficient 5 Setthe coefficient using the following keys SAMPLE key To select a digit to change the value The selected digit blinks RE ZERO key To change the value MODE key To change the decimal point position Each time the switch is pressed the decimal point position changes as follows gt 0 000001 00 00001 000000 1 0000001 PRINT key To store the new setting display End and go to step 6 CAL key To cancel the new setting and go to step 6 Selecting the programmable unit L t 6 The balance displays Un i Press the PRINT key to enter the unit selection mode Select the programmable unit Hl t as described in 5 2 Changing the Unit 7 Press the CAL key to exit the programmable unit function and return to the weighing mode Using the function Perform weighing as described in 6 1 Basic Operation Gram Mode After weighing the balance displays the result weighing data in grams x coefficient 62 16 I O UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Standard interface 16 1 RS 232C Comparator Contact Output External Contact Input D Sub 25 pin numbers 18 12 11 9 000000000000 25 24 28 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
105. s ru i is the memory function for the standard counting mode e The unit mass in memory can be recalled and used for weighing e The unit mass in memory can be recalled and changed Recalling the unit mass 1 Set the Data memory dA A parameter to 2 Set Unit selection Un E parameter of the function table to P counting mode For details refer to 5 2 Changing the Unit Note If CL 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 t Y p Unit mass number E p uc The second data in memory uri c m L 4 Select the unit mass to be used using the following keys RE ZERO key To increase the unit mass number by one MODE key To decrease the unit mass number by one PRINT key To select the unit mass number to be used CAL key To cancel the operation and go to step 5 5 To re store the unit mass or perform Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement ACAI on the re stored unit mass follow the procedure described in 12 COUNTING MODE PC Notes ACAI can not be performed directly on the recalled unit mass o Using UN mm command the unit mass can be recalled mm represents 01 20 which corresponds to P01 P20 58 14 5 Memory for Upper lower limit values
106. s expressed using a two digit format For example the year 2001 is expressed as 01 Setting the date with part of the digits blinking 7 Setthe date 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 the new setting display and go to step 8 CAL key To cancel the new setting and go to step 8 Quitting the operation 8 The balance displays the next menu of the function table Press the CAL key to exit the clock and calendar function and return to the weighing mode Notes Do not enter invalid values such as a non existing date when setting the time and date When the clock backup battery has been depleted the balance displays ctc PF Under this condition 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 41 10 10 Comparator Function The balance outputs the results of the comparison in three or five levels AD 4212A series balance 3 level output standard or 5 level output when OP 04 is installed AD 4212B series balance 3 level or 5 level output switched by Comparator output setting LP E of the function
107. samples with this unit mass The sample unit mass stored even if the AC adapter is removed is maintained in non volatile memory kel o eee f G So na m To improve the accuracy of the unit mass proceed to step 8 50 Notes If the balance judges that the mass of the samples is too light and is not adequate to be used as the unit mass it displays te In that case store the mass by some quantity For example when the model with the minimum weighing value of 0 01 g is used and 10 pieces of samples weigh 0 05 g Store 100 pieces of samples as 10 and multiply the weighing result by 10 If the balance judges that the mass of the samples is too light to aquire accurate weighing it displays an error requiring the addition of more samples to the specified number In the example above 50 PL appears requiring 25 more samples Add 25 samples and press the PRINT key When the unit mass is stored correctly the balance proceeds to the counting mode Counting operation 7 Place the samples to be counted on the pan While the stabilization indicator is on pressing the PRINT key will output the weight value using the RS 232C serial interface Note Peripheral equipment that is sold 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 accur
108. t 0 81 G 65 Capacity indicator 29 34 GLbreport ieiet aeia 21 46 47 Gram mode sse 18 H EMIL ast cmt cto CRM Unt cae cis 4 42 43 Hold Hold f rictlori rats 29 33 ate id ID number setting 32 A A eee biet 38 46 mo GLP OUIDUE ise is esto ens 31 lie 26 Initializing the balance 27 Inis lators ee dee 11 Internal error esses 79 int Interval me 31 Interval memory mode 36 K Key mode HH 35 Key mode B A 36 Key mode C A 36 KF format or ne reas 37 xd Elniearity ica eco reet Pee ee ee 82 83 EQ aaa 4 42 43 M Memory ul 80 Memory type emor 80 MID NEE 20 Minimum 100 display 82 83 Minimum 100 reference mass 82 83 Minimum unit mass a a 82 83 Minimum weighing range 4 Minimum weighing value display at start 29 34 MODE key 14 20 40 41 Mounting fixture senseeeeeeeeeeeneererereeenee 7 91 MT tormata ori eee Rd 37 N NU formate aaneen eee et 37 98 Number of samples 82 83 Numerical format sseeeene neneeese erneer 37 203 A a 4 42 43 ON OFF key 14 18 26 34 68 OP 01 BCD output External contact input 94 OP 04 RS232C Five level comparator contact output 94 OP 07 Extension cable 94
109. t for the stabilization indicator to be displayed and read the value 3 5 Remove the sample and container from the pan Notes To use another unit refer to 5 2 Changing the Unit Press the SAMPLE key to switch the minimum weighing Sample value The function to turn on or off the minimum weighing value automatically when weighing is started can be selected Function table bASFnc rab For details refer to 10 FUNCTION TABLE Remove the The weighing data can be stored in memory For details e refer to 14 DATA MEMORY 18 6 2 Smart Range Function The AD 4212B 101 is equipped with two ranges The precision range has a higher resolution The standard range has normal resolution The range switches automatically depending on the value displayed Pressing the RE ZERO key allows weighing in the precision range regardless of the tare value The minimum weighing value can be fixed to 0 1 mg or 1 mg by pressing the SAMPLE key Weighing pan Precision range display 1 Press the RE ZERO key The balance will start weighing using the precision range 2 Place a container on the weighing pan The weight value displayed exceeds the precision range value and the balance will Woo A LLL switch to the standard range 3 Press the RE ZERO key fpe The balance will switch to the precision range E 4
110. table The comparison results are indicated by HI OK LO on the display and are contact output from the I O unit The following five comparison conditions are available by Comparator mode LP of the function table P Enc e No comparison e Comparison when the weight value is stable or overloaded excluding near zero e Comparison when the weight value is stable or overloaded including near zero e Continuous comparison excluding near zero e Continuous comparison including near zero Note Near zero indicates the amount of ten digits digit the minimum displayable weighing value The comparison is performed using the upper limit value and lower limit value The function table P Enc has one more item Buzzer GEHT to select whether or not to sound the buzzer depending on the results Three level comparison results Weighing data Upper limit value Lower limit value LO weight value lt lower limit value HI upper limit value lt weight value OK lower limit value weight value lt upper limit value Three level comparison Comparison results Display HI contact output LO Buzzer HI illuminated illuminated illuminated Five level comparison results Secondary upper limit value Upper limit value Lower limit value Secondary lower limit value Weighing data H H secondary upper limit value lt weight
111. ted et dd eo sud ege eu 42 11 ID NU MBER AND GLP REPORT usina DER ERR ER EC 46 11 1 Setting the 1D Number ici idet aethere ra Eo ERR Rd ea eee n 46 11 2 GP REPO c c 47 12 COUNTING MODE e aa eee aaa hi hat ee equ ae odiada 50 13 PERCENT MODE P Ct isco core dee eli Ex EAR 52 WE MR ME le EE 53 14 1 Notes on Using Data Memory oncesi aan na Ea nenne eene nennen nennen nennen nennen erre 53 14 2 Memory for Weighing Data 54 14 3 Memory for Calibration and Calibration Test Data 57 14 4 Memory for Unit Mass in the Counting Mode enm emnes 58 14 5 Memory for Upper lower limit values nennen nemen enne 59 15 PROGRAMMABLE UNIT AD 4212A only enses seen seen nnne nennen nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 62 16 I O UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Standard interface esee 63 16 1 RS 232C Comparator Contact Output External Contact Input 63 17 CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 0 c ceseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeee ENEE 65 17 1 Connection to the AD 8121B Printer ooooococccnonnocococccccccococonoonnnonnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn nn nn nn nnne nnne 65 17 2 enden 66 17 3 Using Windows Communication Tools MmCT een emen 66 18 COMMANDS ii a 68 13 1 Command Lists ino it ti 68 18 2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes AA 69 18 3 Control Using CTS and RTS iii A e e a a a cd 70 18 4 Settings Related to RS 2320 Eden dE deed 70 19 BCD OUTPUT OP 01 iere retener nein co ene nante hcc canada
112. the header and the data SIT I 0 0 0 1 12 7 8 g CREE Header Data Unit Terminator Y S T Stable header Q T Stable header of counting mode U S Unstable header O L Overload header S T 1 0 0 0 1 2 7 8 gl CREE Header Data eight characters Unit Terminator 36 DP Dump print format Sar EYPE This format is used when the peripheral equipment can not receive the A amp D format If an AD 8121B is used set the printer to MODE 3 This format consists of sixteen characters excluding the terminator A header of two characters indicates the balance condition No overload header is used The polarity sign is placed before the data with spaces in place of leading zeros if the data is not zero or overloaded The unit consisting of three characters follows the data WI Tiol 00 127 8 g CREE Header Data Unit Terminator W T Stable header Q T Stable header of counting mode U S Unstable header KF format Sub ESPE e This is the Karl Fischer moisture meter format and is used when the peripheral equipment can only communicate using this format This format consists of fourteen characters excluding the terminator This format has
113. tion will not be canceled by earth grounding Charged plastic breeze break A pulling force generated between The pulling force the charged AME and e pate i SN f makes the weight causes an unstable weight value B Y value unstable H E Measures to take Plastic is used in the measures below They can be applied to glass too c When the sample or devices are plastic Use a static eliminator that generates no air blow such as the e AD 1683 DC static eliminator to remove static electricity Place the sample in a container that is made of a conductive material such as metal and that can be sealed and weigh it Metal case o When the sample is powdery When the balance is used in combination with a feeder for batch weighing of powdery samples samples may be charged by rubbing sample particles against each other pu gt Use a static eliminator and perform weighing while removing Grounding static electricity o When the sample container is made of material that is prone to static electricity such as plastic Cover the outside of the container with a metal such as aluminum foil Apply an anti static agent onto the container o When making a breeze break using plastic Apply an anti static agent onto the breeze break Use a conductive acrylic fiber c When plastic exists
114. upper lower limit value code A nada Code C01 OUDDUD 3 Upper limit value unnnnnn Code C01 4000000 3 Lower limit value e A aldi AR Code C02 2000000 3 Upper limit value Code C02 1000000 Lower limit value Q 3 Press the PRINT key to return to prt or leave as is the weighing mode m 5000000 Weighing mode 61 15 PROGRAMMABLE UNIT AD 4212A only This is a programmable unit conversion function It multiplies the weighing data in grams by an arbitrary coefficient set in the function table and displays the result The coefficient must be within the range between the minimum and maximum shown below If the coefficient set is beyond the range an error is displayed and the balance returns to the coefficient setting mode prompting to enter an appropriate value A coefficient of 1 was set at the factory Model Minimum coefficient Maximum coefficient AD 4212A 100 10000 AD 4212A 200 600 1000 Ge 1000 Operation 1 Press and hold the SAMPLE key until b5F nc of the function table is displayed then release the key 2 Press the SAMPLE key several times to display ni t 3 Press the PRINT key The balance enters the mode to confirm or set the coefficient Confirming the coefficient 4 The current coefficient is displayed with the first digit blinking When it is not to be changed p
115. use a cr i LET pr counting error Add samples to reach the specified number and press rer UU pr the PRINT key Pressing the PRINT key without adding samples will shift the balance to the counting mode But to acquire accurate weighing be sure to add samples Clock battery error l OC ree rr The clock backup battery has been depleted Press any key and set the time and date The clock and calendar function works normally as long as the AC adapter is connected to the balance If this error appears frequently contact the local A amp D dealer Memory full Blinking The amount of weighing data in memory has reached the maximum capacity Delete data in memory to store new data For details refer to 14 DATA MEMORY en Memory full ee Illuminated The amount of calibration or calibration test data in memory has reached the maximum capacity 50 sets The data in memory will be deleted automatically to store new data For details refer to 14 DATA MEMORY Memory type error Type of memory set in the function table and type of data stored are different For details refer to 14 DATA MEMORY EC E00 Communications error A protocol error occurred in communications Confirm the format baud rate and parity EC E01 Undefined command error An undefined command was received Confirm the command EC E02 Not ready A received command can not be processed e g The balance rec
116. verloaded p d Comparison including near zero when stable or overloaded Comparator mode t f ER gt J Continuous comparison excluding near zero H Continuous comparison including near zero ro gt D r Zeg 2 s NOL added Use in A amp D standard format Comparison results i Added CP Ene bEP OFF Displayed only when 5 level Sch Comparator LL buzzer ON comparator output 3 is selected bEP U OFF LO buzzer ON bEP OFF OK buzzer ON bEP y OFF HI buzzer ON EH vU OFF Displayed only when 5 level HH buzzer ON comparator output 3 is selected LP HH Secondary upper limit P H Displa CP HH EP LL only when Upper limit Refer to 10 10 Comparator ISP AYSE VER AE INY WR Sa 5 level comparator output 3 is LP Lo Function ae selected Lower limit Le LL Secondary lower limit Accepts the PRINT key or external tact input to output t D Kaymode han stable contact input to output or store daut Data output Not displayed when BCD output OP 01 is installed Pre Data output mode c 3 data only when the display is stable Outputs or stores data when the display is stable and conditions of AP P AP b and the reference value are met With OCH B outputs data continuously with dAtA d uses interval memory Accepts the PRIN T key or external contact input to output or store data regardless of t
117. y If not check the ambient conditions such as drafts or vibration and repeat steps 2 through 10 23 From previous page Calibration weight GLP output 8 2 Calibration Test This function tests the balance weighing accuracy using the calibration weight and outputs the result This is available only when the GLP output info parameter is does not perform calibration Display example AD 4212B 102 Operation qn set to P or 2 Calibration test 1 Plug in the AC adapter and warm up the balance with nothing on the pan n 3 e AD 4212A series balance 30 minutes or more CX and e AD 4212B series balance one hour or more hold the key For the models with a minimum display of 0 1 mg or 0 01 AL out o E aut mg use the stainless steel breeze break provided with the Release balance for more accurate weighing e the key Press 2 Press and hold the CAL key until Clout is FE DB displayed then release the key rr n LL Li 3 The balance displays e f you want to change the calibration weight a list of usable weights is shown on page 21 press the SAMPLE key and proceed to step 4 e f you use the calibration weight value stored in the balance proceed to step 5 e f you want to cancel calibration test press the CAL key The balance will return to the weighing m
118. y refresh rate 5Pd Frequency to refresh the display This parameter influences BCD output Comparator contact output and Stream mode Note The balance may not transmit the data completely at the specified refresh rate depending on the baud rate or data added to the weighing data such as time date or ID number Decimal point Pnt 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 key operation to display the weighing mode Used when the balance is built into an automated system A warm up for the appropriate duration is necessary for accurate weighing Auto display OFF PoFF AD 4212A only 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 is illuminated Capacity indicator 55 In the weighing mode the indicator displays the weighing data relative to the weighing capacity in percentage Zero 0 maximum capacity 100 When the Data memory dAt parameter is set to parameters other than UI not used the indicator displays the information stored in memory such as the amount of memory data or data number Minimum weighing value display at start c nb When weighing is started the digit of the minimum weighing value can be turned off without any key operation rnb D Wei

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