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Adam Equipment
AE‐401 INDICATORS
(P.N. 9520, Revision B3, September 2008)
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Easy Reference: Model name of the scale: Serial number of the unit: Software revision number (Displayed when power is first turned on): Date of Purchase: Name of the supplier and place: 2 | Page © Adam Equipment Company 2008
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1.0 CONTENTS 1.0 CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 3 2.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 5 3.0 SET UP.................................................................................................. 6 3.1 FEATURES......................................................................................... 6 3.2 CONNECTIONS .....................................
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2.0 INTRODUCTION The AE 401 weighing indicator is a precision instrument that includes a precision analog to digital converter and microprocessor, for stable and accurate weighing using load cell platforms or weighing assemblies. The case is stainless steel to provide better protection. It includes AC power supply, LCD display, low power consumption, compact structure, light weight and easy operation. Thus it is ideal for all weighing applications, including
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3.0 SET UP 3.1 FEATURES The Stainless Steel AE 401 Indicator is a general purpose weighing indicator for use with strain gauge load cells. The indicator offers: • Large clear LCD display • Simple user‐friendly operations • Full range tare • RS‐232 Interface • Operation from internal rechargeable battery or mains power source • Lockable keyboard calibration and configuration for security • Selectable digital filtering for stability • Weighing up to 1:15,000 divisions • Supports up
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3.2 CONNECTIONS 3.2.1 CONNECTION OF LOAD CELL For better performance of the electronic scale, make sure to connect the 5 pin round plug to the 5 pin socket firmly and tighten the screw. Please see figure 1: 1: Pin +IN +Signal 2: Pin ‐IN ‐Signal Figure 1 3: Pin AGND Shield 4: Pin +E, +S +Excitation, +Sense 5: Pin ‐E, ‐S ‐Excitation, ‐Sense Note: For 6 wire load cell, connect the load cell +Excitation and +Sense to pin 4 and – Excitati
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3.3 DISPLAY / KEYBOARD FUNCTION The keys perform the following functions: KEYS FUNCTION [O/I] On/Off function Tare the scale Zero setting of the scale; range of zero set is ±2% of total [Mode] Change weighing functions and weight display; On/off of background lighting [M+ Print] Accumulative printing of current weight [Print] Printing of current weight 8 | Page © Adam Equipment Company 2008
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The AE‐401 indicator has the following LCD symbols: Bat Battery needs charging Stable The weight is stable Gross Gross weight is displayed NET A weight has been tared, the display is showing the net weight. Tare The scale has been tared. Zero The scale is at zero LCD display symbols: ‘Zero’ indication ‘Battery’ ‘Tare Weight’ Hold Function is active HL ‘Net weight’ ‘oz’ unit oz ‘Gross Weight’ ‘Lb’ unit lb 9 | Page © Adam Equipment Company 2008
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3.4 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR INDICATOR/SCALE In order to keeps your indicator functioning at its best we suggest that you do the following: Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents. Make sure the unit is located on a strong table and free from vibration. Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near large users of electricity such as welding equipment or large motors. Do not let the balance battery go flat –
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3.5 PREPARING TO USE THE INDICATOR/SCALE 1) Put the indicator/scale on a firm level surface free from vibrations for accurate weight readings. 2) Adjust the four levelling feet (if installed) to set the level of scale platform. 3) Avoid operating the indicator in direct sunlight or drafts of any kind. 4) Take away any weight that might be on the platform before the indicator is switched on. 5) Once the indicator has been switched on, it will go through an LCD display test and
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4.0 BASIC OPERATION 4.1 TURNING ON THE SCALE 1) To turn on the AE‐401, press and hold the [O/I ] key. The indicator is ready to weigh and set to zero after 0‐9 self‐checking. 2) To switch off the power press the [O/I] key for 3 seconds. The panel displays battery level in percentage ‘bpt 99’, and then power is turned off. 4.2 ZEROING 1) To zero the display press the [Zero] key with nothing on the platform. 2) The Zero indicator will be on. 3) The [Zero] key will only function when
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5.0 FUNCTIONS 5.1 ACCUMULATION AND PRINT The RS‐232 output will print one line for each weight added (press the [Print] key) and then print a total of all the weights stored into memory (press the [M+/Print] key). 1) Place a weight on the platform. Press the [Print] key once to print current weight; the initial number 1, 2 3 etc. on printing sheet refers to the item number . The scale must return to zero between each weighing for the next weighing to be accepted. 2) Pre
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6.0 RS‐232 INTERFACE The RS‐232 interface can be used to record weighing information. The RS‐232 connector is a 9 pin d‐subminiature socket mounted on a short cable at the rear of the scale. COMMUNICATION CONNECTION: Pin 2: RXD RS‐232 input (not used) Pin 3: TXD RS‐232 output Pin 5: GND OUTPUT FORMATS: (n=item number, w= the weight, u=units) Continuous output: 14 ASCII Characters, leading zeros are spaces denoted by “_” + w w w w . w w w u u 1 2
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Total from Accumulation memory: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 T O T A L n n n w w w w w . w w sp u u Example TOTAL_12_ _ _ 9 6 2 , 5 _ k g 7.0 AUTOMATIC TURN OFF AND BUZZER To enable these parameters, it is necessary that the jumper on the circuit board within the indicator is set to the OFF position. Place the jumper on the pins marked OFF. To enable the calibrati
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8.0 PARAMETERS To enable the parameters and calibration, it is necessary that the jumper on the circuit board within the indicator is set to the ON position. Place the jumper on the pins marked ON, at JP1. To disable the calibration function and parameters move the jumper to the pins marked OFF. 1) Press and hold [Tare] until ‘CAL SP’ display on the screen. 2) And then Press [Mode] to enter into setup mode, 3) The display will show ‘SET’ or press [Mode] again to enter A‐D dis
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8.1 SCALE DIVISION Either ‘d1 X.XXX’ or ‘d2 X.XXX’ will display.’d1’ is the division for single range display. (From 0.0001~50),‘d2’ is the smaller division for the dual range display. (From 0.0001~50). Example: For a 60kg scale, if ‘d1’ is set to 0.02kg, the scale will show a division of 0.02kg from 0kg to 60kg. If ‘d2’ is set to 0.005kg, the scale will show a division of 0.005kg from 0kg to 30kg and show a division of 0.01kg from 30kg to 60kg. See table 1. 1. Press [M+ Pr
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Table 1 for values of ‘d1’ and ‘d2’. No. Capacity Division d1 Division d2 1 1.5000kg 0.0001, 0.0002, 0.0005 0.0001kg( (0~0.6kg), 0.0002kg (0.6~1.5kg), n=15000 2 3.0000kg 0.0002, 0.0005, 0.001 0.0002kg( (0~1.5kg), 0.0005kg (1.5~3kg), n=15000 3 6.0000kg 0.0005,0.001, 0.002 0.0005kg( (0~3kg), 0.0001kg (3~6kg), n=12000 4 15.000kg 0.001, 0.002, 0.005 0.001kg( (0~6kg), 0.002kg (6~15kg), n=15000 5 30.000kg 0.002, 0.005, 0.01 0.002kg( (0~15kg), 0.005kg (15~30kg),
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8.2 DISPLAY RESOLUTION ‘n XXX.XX’ will display on screen. The value shown is the display resolution. Display resolution = (full capacity) kg / (division) kg For dual range display, please refer to Table 1 for value of ‘n’. Ignore the decimal point shown and take the value as a whole number. Example: take ‘n 060.00’ as 6000, take ‘n 120.00’ as 12000. 1) Press [M+ Print] to select the digit to be changed (flashing digit) and print to increase (cycles through 0‐9 and back). 2) Press [M
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8.3 ZERO RANGE / ZERO TRACKING / WEIGHT UNIT SETUP The parameter ‘Ut ABCD’ will allow settings for initial zero range, auto zero range, the secondary weighing unit and the primary weighing unit. The ‘ ABCD’ are 4 numbers that describe the operation when they are set as shown below. Initial Zero range = A 1) ‘Ut ABCD’ will be displayed. 2) The initial zero range (A value) allowed when power is first turned on, 1 to 9 mean 10% to 90% of maximum. 0 means do not set the initial zero. 3
