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AD-4212A/B
AD-4212A-100/200/600/1000
AD-4212B-101/102/201/301
Production Weighing Unit
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1WMPD4001448C
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© 2009 A&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&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. .
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................4 1-1 Features ............................................................................................................................................... 4 1-2 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................... 5 2. UNPACKING THE BALANCE ...
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10. FUNCTION TABLE ...................................................................................................................... 28 10-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table ................................................................................ 28 10-2 Display and Keys.............................................................................................................................. 28 10-3 Details of the Function Table ..................................
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18. COMMANDS.................................................................................................................................68 18-1 Command List .................................................................................................................................. 68 18-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes............................................................................................... 69 18-3 Control Using CTS and RTS ................................
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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 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. High Resolution and High Response Speed Model Weighing capaci
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Clock and Calendar Function, adding the time and date to the output data. GLP/GMP Output, using the RS-232C serial interface. Reference Sheet, provided for a quick reference to the balance operation. Windows Communication Tools (WinCT), allows easy communication with a Windows-based personal computer. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Multiple Weighing Units, with most of the common units used around the world. Auto display-ON Function, that displays the w
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ON:OFF CAL SAMPLE PRINT MODE RE-ZERO WEIGHING UNIT PRODUCTION Max110g d=0.01mg AD4212B-102 2. UNPACKING THE BALANCE 2-1 Unpacking 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. 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-
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Accessories Windows communication Calibration weight tools (WinCT) OIML, Class E2 or equivalent Model Weight AD-4212A-100 50 g AD-4212B-101/102 AD-4212A-200 100 g AD-4212B-201/301 AD-4212A-600/1000 200 g Mounting fixture (2 pcs.) Screw and washers to attach the mounting fixture (3 sets) AC adapter D-Sub 25-pin connector To mate with the I/O unit. AC adapter ID label Notes About how to attach the mounting fixtures, refer to “26. ATTACHING THE
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2-2 Installing the Balance Caution 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 the displa
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Rear of the weighing unit Arrow mark face up Serial number Make sure the weighing unit, display unit and connection cable have the same serial number. 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. Unlocked Slide the connector sleeve in the direction of the arrow 4. Adjust the leveling feet to level the weighin
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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. Install the balance where it is free of dust. Install the b
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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 45% RH, insulators such as plastic or glass are prone to static electricity. When cha
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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. 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 Influence of the air flow operation. makes the weight value unstable Avoid those areas
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Magnetic material The balance uses a strong magnet as part of the balance assembly, so use much care when weighing magnetic materials. 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. Make each weighing gently and quickly to avoid errors due to changes in the enviro
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4. DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION Key operation Key operation affects how the balance functions. The basic key operations are: “Press and release the key immediately” or “Press the key” = normal key operation during measurement “Press and hold the key” Display symbols ・Displays memory data information Weighing speed indicators ・Displays the weighing data relative to the Comparator indicators weighing capacity, in percentage, in the Interval memory weighing mode (Ca
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5. WEIGHING UNITS 5-1 Units With the AD-4212A/B series balance, the following weighing units and weighing modes are available: g mg ct mm dwt t PC Pct OZ OZt GN TL MS 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 b
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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 Minimum Minimum Capacity Capacity display display display display Gram 110 0.0001 210 0.001 610 0.001 1100 0.001 Milligram 110000 0.1 210000 1 610000 11100000 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 0.000
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AD-4212B-102 AD-4212B-201 AD-4212B-301 Unit Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum Capacity Minimum display display display Gram 110 0.000012100.0001310 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 0.00001 9.96 0.00001 Metric Carat 550 0.0001 1050 0.001 1550 0.001 Momme 29.3 0.0000156.0 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
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6. WEIGHING 6-1 Basic Operation (Gram Mode) 1 Plug in the AC adapter. (Software version display) 2 Press the ON:OFF key to display the weighing mode. (The decimal point position depends on the balance model.) Notes 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-tr) (All s
