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1. Connection details are Connector 9 pin d subminiature socket Pin 3 Output Pin2 Input Pin5 Signal Ground Normal Output For SDI 1 2 and 3 SN xx xxx LL UU S stands for stable N for no error G W for gross weight LL for OK HI or LO during check weighing UU for the chosen unit kg g lb oz Complete Data Output For SDT 4 When the SDT is set to 4 see section 4 4 it will send 6 lines of data to the printer in the following format lt SOH gt lt cr gt lt lf gt G sp spXX XXXsp sp lt kg gt lt cr gt lt lf gt T sp spXX XXXsp sp lt kg gt lt cr gt lt lf gt N sp spXX XXXsp sp lt kg gt lt cr gt lt lf gt lt cr gt lt lf gt Blank line lt cr gt lt lf gt Blank line lt EOT gt End of Transmission First line is blank Gross weight printed Tare weight printed Net weight printed Input commands format The indicator can be controlled from a PC with the following commands The commands must be sent in upper case letters i e T not and press the Enter button N Sends the net weight to the RS 232 interface G Sends the gross weight to the RS 232 interface T Sends the tare weight to the RS 232 interface Z Zero the indicator to display the net weight This is the same as pressing Tare or Zero Lxx xxx Sets the lower limit Same as pressing the High Low Hxx xxx Sets the upper limit Same as pressing the High Low co2. Disable check weighing C1 Enable check weighing Adam Equipment Company 2008 6 0 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS To enter this section press and hold the Mode and the Tare key while you turn on the indicator The display will show the revision number and then the first parameter Zero Tracking as ZO 6 1 ZERO TRACKING e When is displayed press Unit to change to the other setting FO 0H Zero tracking function is disabled ZO OW Zero tracking function is enabled e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next function 6 2 UNIT SETTING The user will be able to enable the weighing units to be used grams pounds or ounce Kilogram is the default weighing unit e When g is displayed press the Unit key to change to the other setting 9 0H Gram unit is disabled OT Gram unit is enabled e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next unit setting Adam Equipment Company 2008 14 6 3 CALIBRATION Next is the Calibration section WE will be displayed When Wd is displayed press the Unit key to scroll through the options for selecting the calibration mass To select the desired mass press the Mode key The raw ADC count will be displayed along with CA To set the zero calibration press the Mode key again The indicator will ask you to load the calibration mass by displaying the ADC and LOD Place t
3. best of our knowledge timely complete and accurate when issued However we are not responsible for misinterpretations which may result from the reading of this material The latest version of this publication can be found on our Website www adamequipment com Adam Equipment Company 2008
4. for setting the alarm function High Low Mode This key is used to change the weighing units while the indicator is in the weighing mode Unit gt itis also used for advancing the digit while the indicator is in the setting mode This key is used to deduct the weight of the container from the gross weight and thus to display the net weight only Tare W It is also used to increment the digit while the indicator is in the setting mode This key is used to reset the zero position for accurate weighing Zero A while the indicator is in the weighing mode It is also used to decrease the digit during the setting mode Adam Equipment Company 2008 6 2 2 POWER SUPPLY e Power can be supplied using an internal re chargeable battery provided within the indicator case or the main power e If the battery is low on charge g will be displayed The battery needs to be re charged immediately While the battery is getting re charged this symbol will be flashing e With the internal re chargeable acid battery the battery life is approximately 60 hours The battery life will vary depending on the use of the backlight 2 3 LOAD CELLS e To connect the AE 301 indicator to a new base it is necessary to connect the load cells properly Then set the parameters for the weighing system e User should ensure the load cells are correct for the purpose and the signal from the load cell is correct e Note tha
5. 0F Filtering function is disabled ALSOV Filtering function is enabled e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next function 4 4 SDT RS 232 CONTROL e When this function is displayed with the current setting press the Unit key to change to the other settings 1 Continuous output 2 Outputs under command from PC 3 Outputs weight when the scale is stable 4 Outputs complete data to printer when scale is stable e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next function 4 5 PAR SETTING OF PARITY e When this function is displayed with the current setting press the Unit key to change to the other settings 8 n1 8 data bits no parity 7 1 7 data bits even parity 70 1 7 data bits odd parity e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next function 4 6 BPS SELECTING BAUD RATE e When this function is displayed with the current setting press the Unit key to change to the other settings The options are 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting e To return to weighing switch the indicator off and then on again Adam Equipment Company 2008 12 5 0 RS 232 INTERFACE The BFW series of indicators come with a standard RS 232 interface The standard Interface parameters are RS 232 output of weighing data ASCII code Selectable Baud Selectable data bits Selectable Parity
6. come with a built in load cell for conversion of mechanical scale to digital readout by connection of the load cell to the base assembly The indicators offer Simple operation Zero Tracking Selectable automatic backlight Check weighing with low and high limits RS 232 interface as standard Selectable communication mode Operation from internal rechargeable battery or mains power 4 weighing units kg g ounce amp pound 2 0 SPECIFICATIONS Load cell capacity Internal Counting 250 000 resolution Tare Range Full range Units of Measure 4 kg g lb oz Operating OC to 40 C Temperature Interface RS 232 bi directional Power supply Re chargeable battery located or mains power Display Large LCD with backlight Calibration Automatic calibration Housing ABS Plastic Dimensions 260 x 155 x 105 mm w xd xh Net Weight 1 35 kg Adam Equipment Company 2008 5 2 1 KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY mode ER ADAM The AE 301 indicator has the following symbols 0 The indicator is at zero D A weight has been tared the display is showing the net weight The battery needs to be re charged While the battery is getting re D I charged this symbol will be flashing O The weight is stable The keys perform the following functions This key is used during setting of the user functions It is also used during setting of the High and Low Limits for check weighing facility and
7. eH ADAM Adam Equipment PT AE 301 INDICATOR P N 4258 Revision A4 August 2008 Software rev Y2C 1 0 Adam Equipment Company 2008 1 Adam Equipment Company 2008 CONTENTS LEO INTRODU C TON ege ee 5 2 0 SPECIPICA TIONG SR settee Ouse o oo zn de ad nn no o 5 2 1 KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY za O EE 6 22 POWER SUPPLY EE 7 Gr EE Re EE 7 5 0 OPERATIONS es ein fond dnb th ona on non 8 del SEV EU O O oo ny Ao o ona n ponton 8 32 PERO FUNCTION een a ked Ee EE 8 Oo TARE FUNCTION zese nn Ro Ako ooo boy 8 94 UNIT SELECTION tege eet 9 3207 Tele EE 9 3 6 CHECK WEN dr nent eege v 9 SA PRA E 10 3 7 1 Over load alarming EE 10 3 7 2 Low load alarming EE 10 313 LOW battery eege 10 4 0 USER PARAMETERS EE 10 4 1 BLT BAGKEIGEI CONTROL nas N NA I AN aaa 11 4 2 CHK CHECKWEIGHING CONTROL 11 49 FILSFIETERINS CONTROL zoo oo 11 ER E ERC AR E 12 4 5 PAR SETTING OF PARITY Atert eebe 12 46 BPS SELECTING BAUD RATE 5 444 aa aa 12 0 RS 202 INTERFACE is HO ne nee een 13 6 0 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS nn none a 14 6 1 ZERO TRACKING 4 s0220 003000000 nhl rn kror 14 62 UNITSETTING SRE mia lata lad a in 14 0 9 GALIBRATION EE 15 E len Ge TE E eleng lee TT 16 SO SERVIGCEINFORMATION LS ne d ae Oda ddd nee ee 17 Adam Equipment Company 2008 3 Adam Equipment Company 2008 1 0 INTRODUCTION The AE 301 Indicators are general purpose weighing indicators for use cells The AE 301 MD indicators
8. ero press the Zero key To clear the tare remove the container and press the Tare key again Press Zero to switch off the Tare indicator Adam Equipment Company 2008 8 3 4 UNIT SELECTION e The indicator can be set for different units by pressing the Unit key The options are kilogram gram tonne pound and ounce They can be enabled as needed see section 6 2 Kilogram is always on 3 5 WEIGHING e Place the sample on the scale platform The weight will be displayed in the selected Unit e Wait till the stable indicator is on for accurate weighing 3 6 CHECK WEIGHING Check weighing is a procedure to sound an alarm when the weight of the sample on the scale meets or exceeds the pre set Low and High values stored in memory by using the High Low key To set the High and Low values follow the procedure given below e Press the High Low key The display will show 000 00 H with the first digit flashing for setting the High value Use the Unit key to advance the Tare key to change the value of the flashing digit Press High Low again to confirm the value e Press the High Low key again The display will show 000 00 LOW with the first digit flashing for setting the High value Use the Unit key to advance the Tare key to change the value of the flashing digit Press High Low again to confirm the value e Press High Low once again to return to normal weighing e Once the check we
9. hazardous substances harmful to our health or the environment as listed in Directive 2002 95 EC or amending legislation Battery disposal in Landfill Sites is more regulated since July 2002 by regulation 9 of the Landfill England and Wales Regulations 2002 and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Adam Equipment Company 2008 ADAM EQUIPMENT is an ISO 9001 2000 certified global company with more than 35 years experience in the production and sale of electronic weighing equipment Adam products are predominantly designed for the Laboratory Educational Medical retail and Industrial Segments The product range can be described as follows Analytical and Precision Balances Compact and Portable Balances High Capacity Balances Moisture analysers balances Mechanical Scales Counting Scales Digital Weighing Check weighing Scales High performance Platform Scales Crane scales Medical Scales Retail Scales for Price computing For a complete listing of all Adam products visit our website at www adamequipment com Copyright by Adam Equipment Co Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior permission of Adam Equipment Adam Equipment reserves the right to make changes to the technology features specifications and design of the equipment without notice All information contained within this publication is to the
10. he calibration mass Same as the chosen WH capacity and press Mode again The indicator will return to the normal weighing and the display will show the value of the calibration mass Remove the weight The indicator will show zero Adam Equipment Company 2008 15 7 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES Display is blank On Off switch on rear panel is off Indicator not turned on Battery not charged No turn on test Battery not charged Power supply not plugged in Power supply faulty Display turned off Error message displayed EEE Overload Load cell damaged Display is unstable Drafts or air currents Load cell connections not secure Obstruction under weighing platform Vibrations through the floor Temperature changed dramatically Power supply faulty Weight value incorrect Calibration error Recalibrate Unit calibrated with inaccurate weight Obstruction around platform Cannot use Full Capacity Overload stops hitting platform support or hitting bottom of load cell Parameters set incorrectly Load cell Damaged Not Linear Overload stops hitting too soon Load cell damaged Off Center Loading error Overload stops not set correctly Load cell damaged Battery will not charge Charging circuit failure Battery failure Main voltage not present or too low Adam Equipment Company 2008 16 8 0 SERVICE INFORMATION This manual covers the details of operatio
11. ician reserves the right to repair or replace the components at the purchaser s site or any of its workshops depending on the severity of the problems at no additional cost However any freight involved in sending the faulty units or parts to the service centre should be borne by the purchaser The warranty will cease to operate if the equipment is not returned in the original packaging and with correct documeniation for a claim to be processed All claims are at the sole discretion of Adam Equipment This warranty does not cover equipment where defects or poor performance is due to misuse accidental damage exposure to radioactive or corrosive materials negligence faulty installation unauthorised modifications or attempted repair or failure to observe the requirements and recommendations as given in this User Manual Repairs carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty period Components removed during the warranty repairs become the company property The statutory right of the purchaser is not affected by this warranty The terms of this warranty is governed by the UK law For complete details on Warranty Information see the terms and conditions of sale available on our web site Adam Equipment Company 2008 18 CE Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity This product has been manufactured in accordance with the harmonised European standards following the provisions of the below stated directive
12. ighing Limits are set and the alarm function is active a beep will sound slowly when the sample weight is below the Low Limit The beep will sound quickly if the weight is above the High Limit If the sample weight is in between the Limits the beep does not sound Adam Equipment Company 2008 9 3 7 ALARM 3 7 1 Over load alarming e When the sample weight on the scale is over the maximum capacity the beep will sound and the display will show EEE e Remove the weight immediately to avoid any damage to the scale 3 7 2 Low load alarming e Ifthe platform is not placed on the scale the beep will sound e Place the platform on the scale before starting to weigh 3 7 3 Low battery alarming e When appears on the LCD re charge the battery e During re charging the symbol will keep flashing and it will disappear once the charging is complete e lf this symbol appears along with the beep stop using the indicator at once and re charge the battery immediately to avoid any damage to the battery 4 0 USER PARAMETERS The following parameters can be set by the user by entering the function setting mode Press the Tare key while switching on the indicator The first parameter will be displayed along with the settings done previously e The available parameters can be cycled through by pressing the Mode key e Not all parameters may be enabled Some parameters may be set during the initial configuration and the user
13. is not given access to them In this case those will not be seen when the Mode key is pressed To use any of the parameters see the corresponding section of the manual e Switch off and switch on again to return to weighing Adam Equipment Company 2008 10 Parameters bee O CT DI Enable reise the backight 2 OK Enable rdsabie the checkweighing Rey tr Sets the RS 232 output function Options are 1 2 3 and 4 Sets the following parity options 8 n 1 8 data bits no parity ZE 1 7 data bits even parity 70 1 7 data bits odd parity le o speed Options are 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 4 1 BLT BACKLIGHT CONTROL e The backlight can be either enabled or disabled e When this function is displayed with the current setting press the Unit key to change to the other setting DOP Backlight is disabled bL Q7 Backlight is enabled e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next function 4 2 CHK CHECKWEIGHING CONTROL e When this function is displayed with the current setting press the Unit key to change to the other setting CHK 0F Checkweighing is disabled CHK OT Checkweighing is enabled e Press the Mode key to store the desired setting and move to the next function 4 3 FIL FILTERING CONTROL e When this function is displayed with the current setting press the Unit key to change to the other setting Adam Equipment Company 2008 11 AL
14. n If you have a problem with the indicator that is not directly addressed by this manual then contact your supplier for assistance In order to provide further assistance the supplier will need the following information which should be kept ready A Details of your company Name of your company Contact person s name Contact telephone e mail fax or any other methods B Details of the unit purchased This part of information should always be available for any future correspondence We suggest you to fill in this form as soon as the unit is received and keep a print out in your record for ready reference Model name of the product Serial number of the unit Software revision number Displayed when power is first turned on Date of Purchase Name of the supplier and place Brief description of the problem Include any recent history of the unit For example Has it been working since it s delivered Has it been in contact with water Damaged from a fire Electrical Storms in the area Dropped on the floor etc Adam Equipment Company 2008 17 WARRANTY INFORMATION Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty Parts and Labour for the components failed due to defects in materials or workmanship Warranty starts from the date of delivery During the warranty period should any repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company The company or its authorised Techn
15. s Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Adam Equipment Co Ltd Bond Avenue Denbigh East Milton Keynes MK1 1SW United Kingdom FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adam Equipment could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WEEE COMPLIANCE ay Sealed Lead Acid r Battery Se Must be recycled Properly Any Electrical or Electronic Equipment EEE component or assembly of parts intended to be incorporated into EEE devices as defined by European Directive 2002 95 EEC must be recycled or disposed using techniques that do not introduce
16. t it may not be possible to measure the voltage signal from the load cell with all DVM Some DVM will measure the Excitation and signal voltage while others will not Try measuring the excitation voltage to determine if your voltmeter will work CONNECTING TO LOAD CELLS The AE 301 is supplied with a connector to connect an external load cell The load cell can be connected in either a 4 or 6 wired configuration The standard connection is 4 wired Pin 1 Excitation Pin 2 Excitation Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 Signal Adam Equipment Company 2008 7 3 0 OPERATIONS 3 1 POWER e The indicator will charge the internal battery whenever it is connected to the 220VAC power supply To turn on the indicator press the power switch on the right back of the indicator A message JYJ UP will be displayed and then will run a self test with a beep ensuring all the segments are working The message Uolt xx will be shown before the display goes to zero The value of x is an indication of the percentage of charge of the internal battery e To switch off the indicator press the power switch again 3 2 ZERO FUNCTION For accurate weighing zero the display by pressing the key Zero with nothing on the platform of the scale The zero indicator 30 will be on 3 3 TARE FUNCTION When the scale has a container on it press the Tare key The Tare indicator D will be on The display will show zero If it does not show z
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