A&D FX-120i/FX-200i/FX-300i/FX1200i/FX2000i/FX3000i - Manuals

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 “...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ”:

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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