Page 2 - manual are subject to change for improvement without notice.
© 2006 A&D Company Ltd. 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 Ltd. The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrume...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Basic Operation
1 CONTENTS Basic Operation 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................3 1-1 About This Manual .......................................................................................................... ....
Page 5 - -1 About This Manual; Compliance with FCC Rules
3 1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the FX- i 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 About This Manual This manual consists of the following five parts:...
Page 6 - UNPACKING THE BALANCE; material to be used for transporting the balance in the future.; Main unit rear side
4 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. The packing contents depend on the balance model. See the illustrations to confirm that everything is contain...
Page 7 - -2 Installing the Balance; Install the balance as follows:
5 2-2 Installing the Balance Install the balance as follows: 1. Place the balance on a solid weighing table. Refer to “3. PRECAUTIONS” for installing the balance. 2. FX-120 i /200 i /300 i Assemble the pan support, weighing pan and breeze break, on the balance as shown in the illustration on page 4....
Page 8 - Caution
6 3. PRECAUTIONS To get the optimum performance from the balance and acquire accurate weight 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 ...
Page 10 - -5 Display Symbols and Key Operation; Key operation; Key
8 3-5 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 Each key, when pressed or...
Page 15 - Selecting the counting mode; Storing a sample unit mass; lo
13 5-2 Counting Mode (PCS) This is the mode to determine the number of objects in a sample based on the standard sample unit mass. Unit mass means the mass of one sample. The smaller the variables in each sample unit mass are, the more accurate the counting will be. The FX- i series balance is equip...
Page 16 - appears, requiring 25 more samples. Add 25 samples and press the; Counting operation
14 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, 1 50- PCS appears, requiring 25 more samples. Add 25 samples and press the PRINT key. When the un...
Page 17 - Reading the percentage
15 5-3 Percent Mode (%) 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 Press the MODE key to select % (percent mode). Storing the 100% reference mass 2 Press th...
Page 18 - -4 Statistical Calculation Mode
16 5-4 Statistical Calculation Mode The statistical calculation mode statistically calculates the weight data, and displays or outputs the results. To use the statistical calculation mode, set the "Application function ( apf )" parameter of “Application ( ap fnc )” in the function table to “...
Page 19 - Selecting the statistical items to output; ON:OFF key or when the power is turned on.; Selecting the unit; Unit; -4-2 Using The Statistical Calculation Mode; Entering data for statistical calculation
17 Selecting the statistical items to output 5 Press the SAMPLE key to display 5taf 0 . 6 Press the RE-ZERO key to select the output items. In the example, 5taf 1 is selected to output the number of data, sum, maximum, minimum, range (maximum-minimum) and average. Parameter Description 0 Number of d...
Page 20 - Outputting the statistical results; CanCel
18 1 Press the RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero. 2 Place the sample on the weighing pan and wait for the stabilization indicator to turn on. 3 Press the PRINT key to add the data displayed to statistical calculation. The number of data on the upper left of the display increases by 1. 4 Repeat ...
Page 22 - ba5fnc; Enabling “Zero after output”; dout; Returning to the weighing mode
20 5-5 Statistical Calculation Mode (Example of Use) Here, as an example of use of the statistical calculation mode, mixing of the multiple formulae such as medicine is described. The mixing process is recorded using the balance and the printer. In the example, the FX-3000 i and the AD-8121B (dump p...
Page 23 - -5-2 Using The Statistical Calculation Mode
21 5-5-2 Using The Statistical Calculation Mode 1 Press the RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero. 2 Place a container on the weighing pan. Press the PRINT key to cancel the weight (tare). The balance displays 0.00 g. (Storing the tare value) The tare value data is output when the peripheral output...
Page 24 - RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT; Indicator Description; Operation; end
22 6. RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT This function stabilizes the weight value, reducing the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and vibration at the place where the balance is installed. The function has three stages as follows and can be changed by simple key operation. Indicator Description FAST ...
Page 25 - -1 Calibration Mode; Terms; info; Caution on using an external weight; Model; Display
23 7. CALIBRATION 7-1 Calibration Mode The FX- i series balance has the following two modes. Calibration using an external weight Calibration test using an external weight (Calibration test does not perform calibration.) Terms The following terms are defined as follows: External weight = A weight th...
Page 26 - -2 Calibration Using an External Weight; Calout
24 7-2 Calibration Using an External Weight This function calibrates the balance using an external weight. Operation 1 Connect the AC adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the pan. 2 Press and hold the CAL key until Calout is displayed, and then release the key. 3 T...
Page 28 - -3 Calibration Test Using an External Weight; CCout
26 7-3 Calibration Test Using an External Weight This function tests the balance weighing accuracy using an external weight and outputs the result. This is available only when the “GLP output ( info )” parameter is set to “ 1 ” or “ 2 ”. (Calibration test does not perform calibration.) Operation 1 C...
Page 30 - FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION; -1 Permit or Inhibit; Switches; Clr
28 8. FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION 8-1 Permit or Inhibit The balance stores parameters that must not be changed unintentionally. There are two switches for the purpose of protecting these parameters. Each switch can select either “permit” or “inhibit”. The “inhibit” protects parameters against...
Page 31 - -2 Initializing the Balance
29 8-2 Initializing the Balance This function returns the following parameters to factory settings. Calibration data Function table The sample unit mass value (counting mode), 100% reference mass value (percent mode) External calibration weight Function switch settings Statistical data NoteBe sure t...
Page 32 - -1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table; the “Item”. Each item stores a parameter.; Example; -2 Display and Keys; Display/Key Description
30 9. FUNCTION TABLE The function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance. These parameters stored, even if the AC adapter is removed, are maintained in non-volatile memory. 9-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table The function table menu consists of two layers....
Page 33 - -3 Details of the Function Table; Fast response, sensitive value; Slow response, stable value; Factory settings. Digit is a unit of minimum weighing value
31 9-3 Details of the Function Table Class Item and Parameter Description 0 Fast response, sensitive value FAST 1 MID. Cond Condition 2 Slow response, stable value SLOW With “ Hold 1 ”, sets the averaging time. 0 Stable range is ± 1 digit 1 5t-b Stability band width 2 Stable range is ± 3 digits The ...
Page 36 - -4 Description of the Class “Environment, Display”; Stability band width (; Hold; Cond
34 9-4 Description of the Class “Environment, Display” Condition ( Cond ) Cond 0 This parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a weight value. Used for powder target weighing, weighing a very light sample or when quick response weighing is required. After setting, the balance displa...
Page 37 - trc; series balance, indicates a unit of minimum weighing value.; Display refresh rate (; “Data output pause”; pnt; 0-minute warm up is necessary for accurate weighing.; poff
35 Zero tracking ( trc ) This function tracks zero point drift caused by changes in the environment and stabilizes the zero point. When the weight data is only a few digits, turn the function off for accurate weighing. NoteDigit, when used for the FX- i series balance, indicates a unit of minimum we...
Page 38 - -5 Description of the Item “Data Output Mode”; prt
36 9-5 Description of the Item “Data Output Mode” The parameter setting of the “Data output mode ( prt )” applies to the performance when the data is transmitted using the RS-232C serial interface. Key mode When the PRINT key is pressed with the stabilization indictor turned on, the balance outputs ...
Page 39 - Interval output mode; dout prt; -6 Description of the Item “Data Format”; A&D standard format
37 Interval output mode The weight data is periodically output. When the PRINT key is pressed, the balance starts to output the weight data at a preset interval time. When the PRINT key is pressed again, the balance stops outputting the weight data. Required setting dout prt 6 Interval output mode d...
Page 41 - -7 Data Format Examples
Page 42 - -8 Description of the Item “Application Function”; Capacity indicator (; refer to “5-4 Statistical Calculation Mode”.
40 NoteWhen “Pound Ounce” is selected, the data is output with the unit of ounce (oz). 9-8 Description of the Item “Application Function” Capacity indicator ( apf 1 ) In the weighing mode, the indicator displays the weight data relative to the weighing capacity in percentage. (Zero = 0 %, maximum ca...
Page 43 - -9 Comparator Function; 0 digits of the minimum weighing value.; Setting example; Selecting a comparator mode
41 9-9 Comparator Function The results of the comparison are indicated by HI OK LO on the display. Operating conditions: No comparison Comparison when the weight data is stable or overloaded, excluding “near zero” Comparison when the weight data is stable or overloaded, including “near zero” Continu...
Page 44 - ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT; 0-1 Setting the ID Number; Display character set; Note
42 10. ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT The ID number is used to identify the balance when Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is used. The ID number is maintained in non-volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed. The GLP output format is selected at “GLP output ( info )” of the function table and can be...
Page 45 - Calibration report using an external weight; Calibration test report using an external weight; When the setting is “
43 Calibration report using an external weight When the setting is “ info 1 ”: When the setting is “ info 2 ”: Calibration test report using an external weight (Calibration test does not perform calibration.) When the setting is “ info 1 ”: When the setting is “ info 2 ”:
Page 46 - Title block and end block; recend
44 Title block and end block When a weight value is recorded as the GLP data, “Title block” and “End block” are inserted at the beginning and at the end of a group of weight values, in the GLP report. Note To output the report to an AD-8121B , use MODE 3 of the AD-8121B. Operation 1 With the weight ...
Page 47 - Use the underhook as shown below.; Do not apply excessive force to the underhook.
45 11. UNDERHOOK The underhook can be used for magnetic materials or density measurement. The built-in underhook is revealed by removing the plastic cap on the bottom of the balance. Use the underhook as shown below. Caution Do not apply excessive force to the underhook. When not in use, attach the ...
Page 49 - RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE
47 13. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE The balance is a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device. Connect the balance to a personal computer (DTE) using a straight through cable. Transmission system : EIA RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin, female connector) Transmission form : Asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex...
Page 51 - 4-2 Connection to a Computer; RsCom
49 14-2 Connection to a Computer The FX- i series balance can be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C serial interface. As an option, the FX i –02 USB interface is available to transmit the balance data to a personal computer. The FX- i series balance is a DCE. Use a straight through c...
Page 52 - Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following:; Analyzing the weight data and the statistics with “RsKey”
50 Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following: 1 Analyzing the weight data and the statistics with “RsKey” The weight data can be input directly into an Excel worksheet. Then, Excel can analyze the data to obtain sum, average, standard deviation, maximum and minimum value, and displa...
Page 53 - Crlf; Commands to query weight data; Commands to control the balance
51 15. COMMANDS 15-1 Command List NoteA command has a terminator added, that is specified using the "Terminator ( Crlf )" parameter of “Serial interface ( 5if )” in the function table, and is sent to the balance. Commands to query weight data C Cancels the S or SIR command. Q Requests the we...
Page 54 - 5-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes; erCd
52 15-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes When the “AK, Error code ( erCd )” parameter of “Serial interface ( 5if )” is set to “ 1 ”, the balance outputs <AK> code or an error code for each command as follows: <AK> (06h) Acknowledge in ASCII code. When the balance receives a command to re...
Page 57 - 7-1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment; Checking that the balance performs properly; Operating environment
55 17. TROUBLESHOOTING 17-1 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 ...
Page 59 - 7-3 Asking For Repair
57 Display Error code Description 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...
Page 61 - AD-1683 DC static eliminator
59 AX-FX i -31 Main unit cover Main unit protective cover provided as standard. AD-1683 DC static eliminator Used to minimize weighing errors due to static electricity on the material. AD-8920 Remote display Connected to the FX- i series balance using the RS-232C serial interface to display the weig...
Page 62 - Minimum 100% display
60 19. SPECIFICATIONS FX-120 i FX-200 i FX-300 i FX-1200 i FX-2000 i FX-3000 i Weighing capacity 122 g 220 g 320 g 1220 g 2200 g 3200 g Maximum display 122.084 g 220.084 g 320.084 g 1220.84 g 2200.84 g 3200.84 g Minimum weighing value (1 digit) 0.001 g 0.01 g Repeatability (Standard deviation) 0.001...
Page 63 - EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
61 20. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS FX-120 i / 200 i / 300 i FX-1200 i / 2000 i / 3000 i Unit: mm *1: Width of the opening when a clear plate is removed*2: Inside dimension*3: Weighing pan diameter*4: Height from the weighing pan up to the cap of the breeze break (Inside dimension)*5: Height of the opening w...
Page 68 - MEMO
Page 72 - German Scales Office
3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 JAPANTelephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 Fax: [81] (3) 5391-6148 http://www.aandd.co.jp/ A&D ENGINEERING, INC. 1555, McCandless Drive, Milpitas, CA. 95035 U.S.A.Telephone: [1] (408) 263-5333 Fax: [1] (408)263-0119 A&D INSTRUMENTS LTD. Unit 24/2...
