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Counting Scale
FC-50Ki FC-5000Si
FC-20Ki FC-500Si
FC-10Ki
FC-5000i
FC-2000i
FC-1000i
FC-500i

WM+PD4000541B
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WARNING in death or serious injury.
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Note This manual is subject to change without notice at any time to improve the product. No
part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language
without the prior written consent of the A&D Company.

Product specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the
manufacture.

Compliance with FCC rules

Please note that this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy.
This equipment has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. These rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when this equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. If this unit is operated in a residential area it might
cause some interference and under these circumstances the user would be required to
take, at his own expense, whatever measures are necessary to eliminate the interference.
(FCC = Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.A.)

Copyright 2003
 Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................3
1-1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3
1-2. Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 4
1-3. Setting Up Your Scale ............................................................................................................. 5
1-4. Standby and Operating Mode.................................................................................................. 7
1-5. Simple Operation Mode........................................................................................................... 7
1-6. kg or lb Weighing Units ........................................................................................................... 7
1-7. Last Unit Weight Used Feature ............................................................................................... 8

2. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW .........................................................................................9

3. BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................................................................10

3-1. Basic Operations ................................................................................................................... 10
3-2. To Start Counting................................................................................................................... 12
3-3. Unit Weight By Samples........................................................................................................ 13
3-4. Unit Weight By KEYBOARD.................................................................................................. 17
3-5. Unit Weight By ID Number .................................................................................................... 18

4. ENTERING A TARE WEIGHT .....................................................................................19

4-1. Using the KEYBOARD TARE Key......................................................................................... 19
4-2. To Clear TARE....................................................................................................................... 20

5. STORE UNIT WEIGHT................................................................................................21

5-1. Store Unit Weight by ID Number ........................................................................................... 21
5-2. Clearing A Stored Unit Weight ............................................................................................... 22
5-3. Store Item Code by ID Number ............................................................................................. 23
5-4. Unit Weight, Tare, Comparator Limits & Total Count Stored ........................................................... 25

6. USING THE M+ MEMORY ..........................................................................................26

6-1. The M+ Memory Function ..................................................................................................... 26
6-2. Viewing the M+ Total ............................................................................................................. 27
6-3. Clearing the M+ Total ............................................................................................................ 27
6-4. The M- Function .................................................................................................................... 27

7. COMPARATOR FUNCTION........................................................................................28

8. TIME AND DATE FUNCTION......................................................................................30

9. CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................31

©A&D Co.ltd., FC-i Instruction manual 1

International version 23783AIE0309
9-1. Calibration Procedure Using a Weight .................................................................................. 31
9-2. Gravity Compensation........................................................................................................... 33

10. F-FUNCTION PARAMETERS....................................................................................34

10-1. To Change or View F-Function Settings............................................................................. 34
10-2. F-Functions ........................................................................................................................ 36

11. ACAI FUNCTION .......................................................................................................44

11-1. ACAI Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement ........................................................ 44
11-2. ACAI Automatic Operation ................................................................................................. 44
11-3. ACAI Manual Operation ..................................................................................................... 45

12. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE .................................................................................46

12-1. RS-232C Specifications ..................................................................................................... 46
12-2. Data Output Mode.............................................................................................................. 47
12-3. Connecting the AD-8121 Printer / MODE 1 or MODE 2..................................................... 48
12-4. Connecting the AD-8121 Printer / MODE 3........................................................................ 49
12-5. Command Mode ................................................................................................................ 50
12-6. Using a Bar Code Reader.................................................................................................. 55
12-7. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) Function ...................................................................... 59

13. OPTIONS ...................................................................................................................62

13-1. OP-01 Bar Code Reader.................................................................................................... 62
13-2. OP-02 Ni-MH Battery Pack ................................................................................................ 65
13-3. OP-03 2 Ch. RS-232C ....................................................................................................... 67
13-4. OP-04 RS-232C and Comparator Relay Output ................................................................ 68
13-5. OP-05 Remote Scale Interface .......................................................................................... 69

14. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................73

14-1. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 75

15. GRAVITY ACCELERATION MAP..............................................................................76

16. INDEX ........................................................................................................................78

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 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Introduction
Thank you for your Purchase!
This manual describes the functions of your counting scale and how to get the most
out of it. Read this manual carefully before use.

Features
The FC-i / FC-Si counting scales have the following features:
‰ The scales have the following high internal resolution for a wider range of
counting applications.
‰ FC-i counting scale: 1/1,000,000
‰ FC-Si counting scale: Up to 1/10,000,000
‰ There are the following ways to enter a unit weight (of the sample piece).
‰ The way to weigh a fixed number of samples like 5 pieces, 10 pieces and so on.
‰ The way to weigh the desired number of samples.
‰ The way to store the desired unit weight directly using the 10-key pad.
‰ The way to recall the stored unit weight from ID memory.
‰ The way to send the desired unit weight from a personal computer.
‰ The way to use a bar code reader to designate an ID number to enter the unit
weight directly.
‰ Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED's will navigate you to store a unit weight easily.
‰ ACAI (Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement) supports counting by
recalculating the unit weight when a sample is added. Therefore it is possible to
reduce the counting error.
‰ The scale has a large bright vacuum fluorescent display and can show information
for piece count, weight, unit weight, ID number, item code and comparator result at
the same time.
‰ UP to 500 ID memories can store 6 digits ID numbers, consisting of 12 digit item code
(alphanumeric), unit weight, tare weight and comparator limits.
‰ Comparator function:
‰ Compare a count or weight
‰ Comparator limits can be changed temporarily using the 10-key pad.
‰ Comparator relay output is also available using an optional interface.
‰ Accumulation function for counting.
‰ Standard RS-232C interface and optional interfaces (up to 3 ch. RS-232C available)
to communicate with a personal computer, printer and bar code reader expanding
the counting application.
‰ A two-scale counting system can be constructed using the optional a remote
scale interface and remote platform.

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 ‰ It is possible to send the time and date to a computer connected to the RS-232C
interface using the scale's built-in clock.
‰ The optional rechargeable battery pack (Ni-MH) is useful for portable operation.

1-2. Unpacking
‰ Unpack the scale carefully and keep the packing material
if you are likely to transport the scale again in the future.
‰ In the carton you should find this manual plus:
‰ The counting scale.
‰ An AC adapter (check that the AC input rating is correct).

Remove the protective packing materials from around

the scale and between the pan and scale casing.

Remove Packing Material Instruction Manual

FC-50Ki
FC-20Ki
FC-10Ki
FC-5000i
FC-2000i
AC Adapter
Please confirm that the
AC adapter type is correct
for your local voltage and
Remove Packing Material
receptacle type.

How to assemble the breeze break

(Only for FC-500Si)
Assemble the breeze break as
FC-1000i shown below. Follow the numbered
FC-500i sequence.

Breeze ring
Only for FC-5000Si

FC-5000Si FC-500Si

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1-3. Setting Up Your Scale
1. Place the scale on a suitable weighing surface (Refer to Best Conditions For
Weighing of next page) and turn the adjustable feet until the spirit level shows that
the scale is level.
AC adapter jack RS-232C
Weighing pan

Spirit level OP-02 slot

Earth terminal
Leveling foot
Remote scale slot Calibration switch cover
OP-03/04 slot

2. Plug in the AC adapter. The AC input requirements could be l00, 120, 220, 230 or
240 Volts (50/60Hz) depending on where used, so, please check that the adapter is
correct. Ground the scale to avoid a problem with the static electricity.
‰ The display comes ON
After running through a self-check that will show various segments, the weighing
display will appear.

1111111 ÆÆ ÆÆ 9999999 ÆÆ ------- ÆÆ

self-check waiting for weighing
data to become
stable
TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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ÆÆ
ACAI
.8888880
W WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
SAMPLE
12134567890 . 0 00
TOO LIGHT 234A56UUW (g)
123145670 . 0 0000

3. Please leave the scale with the AC adapter connected for at least thirty minutes
before use. We call this situation "warm up".
If desired: press the STANDBY/OPERATE key to turn the display off.
Remember that the scale will always be warmed up as long as the AC adapter is
connected. This keeps the scale always ready for use.

Best Conditions For Weighing

‰ The scale must be level (check the spirit level on the scale).

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 ‰ Best operating temperature is between 20°C~25°C / 68°F~77°F at about 50%~60%
relative humidity. There shouldn’t be large temperature fluctuations.
‰ The weighing room should be kept clean and dry.
‰ The weighing table must be of a solid construction.
‰ Corners of rooms are best as they are less prone to vibrations.
‰ Don’t install the scale near heaters or air conditioners.
‰ Don’t install the scale in direct sunshine.
‰ Try to ensure a stable AC power supply when using the AC adapter.
‰ Keep equipment containing magnets away from the scale.
‰ Warm up the scale before use or leave it on standby overnight.
‰ Ground the scale chassis for electrostatic discharge if the weighing conditions warrant.

Calibration
Calibration of the scale is required when the scale is initially installed, or if a remote
scale is added. Please refer to “9. CALIBRATION” for more calibration information.

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1-4. Standby and Operating Mode
The scale has two principal modes: Standby mode and operating mode.
Standby mode: When the scale has power supplied to it, either by the AC Adapter or
the battery pack, and the display shows a decimal point, the scale is in
the standby mode. In day-to-day operation, standby mode is normal
when the scale is not in use. This keeps the weighing mechanism
warmed up.
Operating mode: If the display is turned on from standby mode, then the scale is in
operating mode.
If the scale is not going to be used for a long period of time, then it may be appropriate
to disconnect the main power.

‰ Use the STANDBY/OPERATE key STABLE

TARE
ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
ENTERED
to turn the display on or off.       
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.888888 .
When the scale is in
Standby mode, a STANDBY Standby Indicator
pcs
period appears in the OPERAT ACAI 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
weight display as an SAMPLE
123456789012345678901234567
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
indicator. TOO LIGHT
123456789012345678901234567

1-5. Simple Operation Mode

If desired, the scale can be set in a simple operation mode. In this mode, only front
panel keys that would be used in “3-3. Unit Weight By Samples” counting operations
are active. All others will not operate. The following keys are active in the simple
operation mode:

Keys that will operate in simple operation mode:

STANDBY
ZERO TARE SAMPLE ENTER 0Æ9 RESET
OPERAT

1-6. kg or lb Weighing Units USA Version ONLY

The scale can weigh and register the unit weight in pounds or kilograms (it comes set
to pounds "lb"). When you switch between the weighing units, the display will show the
current weighing unit, and any weight amounts being used are also converted.

‰ To change the weighing units between STABL

TARE
ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
ENTERED
pounds and kilograms, refer to F-Function       
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f-00-01. Set at “0” for kg; or at “1” for lb.

ACAI
.8888880
W WEIGHT (lb)
pcs
SAMPLE
11234567890 . 0 00
TOO LIGHT 2A3456UUW(lb)
123145670 . 0 0000

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1-7. Last Unit Weight Used Feature
There are a number of ways to register a unit weight to count. The scale has a feature
to keep the last unit weight used in memory. This can be handy if you turn the scale
display off and then want to return to the same unit weight, or you accidentally clear
the unit weight by pressing the RESET key.

When a unit weight is registered it is automatically placed in the ID “id-000000” and

remains there until a new unit weight is entered, or the power is disconnected. It can
be recalled by the following:
UNIT WEIGHT BY
1. When three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s are
blinking at display ON, or if the RESET key
has been pressed;

TARE
ZERO M+
2. Press the ID key. STABL ENTERED TOTAL SCALE
      
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.8888810
"id-000000" will be displayed
with Ñ000000Òblinking. ID.
pcs
W2WEIGHT (kg)
12345617890 . 0 004578id-000000
2 3 S A M U U W ( g )
12345670 . 0 0000

      
3. Press the ENTER key.
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The scale will recall the previous
unit weight.
ENTER
.------0
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
1234516---0 . 0 004568id-000000
23SAMAUUW (g)
1234561712 . 0 000

Automatic Last Unit Weight Used

When you turn the display on, the scale can automatically recall the last unit weight
used from memory, if desired.

‰ Set the F-Function f-01-04 at “1”. The scale will recall the last unit weight used,
when the display is turned ON.

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 2. Front Panel Overview
The TARE ENTERED The TOTAL SCALE The REMOTE SCALE The TOTAL key The key displays
indicator comes indicator comes on 1: main scale is used. key switches between displays the comparator limits and
on when the tare weight when the count display 2: remote scale is the main and a remote accumulated data time & date, or works
is subtracted. is showing the total __used. scale (if used). on the count as M- key.
l display and also
back again. The RESET key
The STABLE The ZERO indicator The M+ indicator The PRINT key clears the Unit Weight
indicator comes on comes on when the comes on when sends count, weight The PRINT data in memory (but
when the weighing scale is at the center count data is being or unit weight data. key sends count, not in ID memory).
data is stable. of zero. accumulated. weight or unit
weight data. The 0 ~ 9 & .
Count (pcs) display. 10-keys send numbers
to the display.
Comparator results.
The C key clears the
display 10-key input.
Weight display

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The ACAI indicator The SAMPLE key is
comes on when used when entering
weight is within the sample size.
ACAI range. When The KEYBOARD
meeting the ACAI key is used when unit
addition range, it will
blink. weight is to be
entered via the 10-key
d
The SAMPLE The ID key is used
TOO LIGHT when recalling unit
indicator comes on weight data from ID
The STANDBY/OPERATE The KEYBOARD TARE memory.
when the unit
2. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

key turns the display key allows entering a ID number display

weight is too light. known tare weight The The ENTER key
on and off. (6 digit).
from the 10-key pad. STORE UNIT WEIGHT enters unit weight,
Unit weight display. key stores the unit sample size, ID or
The ZERO key The TARE key Item code stored weight on display, other data into the
returns the scale to subtracts the tare in the ID memory item code data to scale from the 10-key
the center of zero. weight. (12 digit). ID memory. pad.
 3. BASIC OPERATIONS
3-1. Basic Operations
Turn The Display ON and OFF
TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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.8888888.
1. Press the STANDBY/OPERATE key to turn the
scale on when displaying the standby indicator.
The display will show all the
pcs
888888888888888888888888888
display segments first and STANDBY 888888888888888888888888888
show “-------” while the OPERAT Standby
88 indicator
8888888 888888888888888888
888888888888888888888888888
weighing data becomes stable.

2. The scale will automatically assume zero       

.8888888
(power-on zero) and the display will show zero.

‰ The range for power-on zero is ±10% of the

weighing capacity around the calibrated zero       

.-------
point.

‰ If there is something more than 10% of the

capacity on the weighing pan, the display will STABL
TARE
ZERO M+ SCALE
ENTERED TOTAL
show “err 1”. Remove everything from the       
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weighing pan or press the RESET key.
When you press the RESET key,
power-on zero doesn’t work.
the .8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12134567890 . 0 00
23ASAMPUW (g)
3. Press the STANDBY/OPERATE key again, 123415670 . 0 0000
and the scale returns to the standby mode.

ZERO
‰ The ZERO key will bring the weight display back to zero as long as the weighing
pan is empty or within 2% of capacity.

1. Remove everything from the weighing pan and press the ZERO key. Then the
display shows “-------” and waits for the weighing data to become stable.
TARE
2. The scale will zero and the ZERO indicator will STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
come on to indicate that the scale is ready to
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start weighing or counting.

‰ There is an automatic zeroing function called

.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12345167890 . 0 00
“zero tracking”. The scale initially comes with 23SAMAPUW (g)
this function enabled to take care of normal 123415670 . 0 00004567890123456
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zero drift caused by changes in temperature,
humidity, air pressure etc. (F-Function f-04-01).

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TARE
‰ The TARE key will subtract the displayed STABL
TARE
ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE

container weight.       
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1. Remove everything from the weighing pan and
press the ZERO key to zero the scale.
.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12134567890 . 0 00
23ASAMPUW (g)
123415670 . 0 00004567890123456
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2. Place a tare container on the STABL
TARE
ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
weighing pan. The weight       
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display will show the weight
of the container. .8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12314567890 . 6 50
23SAMAPUW (g)
123451670 . 0 0000

Container weight
3. Press TARE key. Then the
TARE
display shows “-------” and waits STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
for the weighing data to become
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stable.

4. The scale will subtract the weight TARE

.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12134567890 . 0 00
of the container and the weight 23ASAMPUW (g)
display changes to net weight. 123415670 . 0 00004567890123456
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‰ The TARE ENTERED indicator will be displayed.

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3-2. To Start Counting
1. Press the STANDBY/OPERATE key to turn the scale on when displaying the standby
indicator. Or press the RESET key to clear STABL
TARE
ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
any previous operations.       
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2. Three LED’s on the UNIT WEIGHT BY keys
.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
will blink. This is to prompt you to select a 12134567890 . 0 00
23ASAMPUW (g)
method for entering a unit weight for operation. 123415670 . 0 00004567890123456
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3. Select one of the ways to enter or recall the unit weight (the weight of one item of
what you are counting), and refer to the section noted for more instructions.

UNIT WEIGHT BY

KEY-
ID. BOARD SAMPLE

By using a sample: Section “3-3. Unit Weight By Samples”

‰ 10 sample size
‰ 5, 25, 50 or 100 sample size
‰ Desired sample size
‰ Desired sample size not to use the SAMPLE key

By using the l0-key pad: Section“3-4.Unit Weight By KEYBOARD”

By stored lD number: Section“3-5.Unit Weight By ID Number”

You can return to this point at any time during

operation by pressing the RESET key. RESET
(This doesn’t clear the entered tare weight
and M+ memory.)

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3-3. Unit Weight By Samples
10 Sample Size
1. Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this
point, if not, press the RESET key to clear any unit weight.
lf you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing
pan.
TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
2. Press the SAMPLE key.       
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Any tare container will be
automatically tared.
The display Will show
SAMPLE
.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
“Add Sample” and “10 pcs”. 12134567890 . 0 00
2A3Add Sample
123456789012345678901234567

If weight isn’t zero, press the TARE.

3. Place l0 sample pieces on the       
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.8888810
weighing pan (or in the tared
container).
The weight of all 10 pieces will
pcs
W2WEIGHT (kg)
be displayed. 1234567 891 . 1 10
A23Add Sample
123456789012345678901234567

ÑBlinkingÒ
4. Press the ENTER key.       
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The display will show “-------”
for a moment while calculating the
unit weight. After a moment the
ENTER
.-------
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
display will show the count, total 1123456-------
A23Add Sample
weight and unit weight. 123456789012345678901234567

      
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.8888810
At this point the scale may decide that 10 pieces
is not a large enough sample size for accurate pcs
counting. If you refer to the W2WEIGHT (kg)
“Add Sample“ display again, then add the 12134567891 . 1 10
additional number of sample pieces displayed. 23ASAMUUW (g)
12341567111 . 0 00

‰ You can ignore the “Add Sample” message

Total Weight Unit Weight
and continue counting by pressing the ENTER
The weight of all The calculated
key. However, the results may not be accurate. the sample pieces weight of a unit.
Refer to F-Function f-01-02.
      
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.8888810
5. You may now begin counting operations for
pieces of the same weight.
pcs
W2WEIGHT (kg)
‰ Please refer to “11. ACAI FUNCTION” for 12134567890 . 0 05
information concerning the ACAI counting A23Add Sample
12134567890124
accuracy function.

Another 24 pieces.

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5, 25, 50 or 100 Sample Size
1. Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this
point, if not, press the RESET key to clear any unit weight.
lf you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing
pan. STABL
TARE
ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
ENTERED
      
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2. Press the SAMPLE key.
Any tare container will be
automatically tared.
SAMPLE
.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
The display will show 12134567890 . 0 00
2A3Add Sample
“Add Sample” and “10 pcs”. 123456789012345678901234567

If weight isn’t zero, press TARE.

3. Press the SAMPLE key to Æ 10 Æ 5 Æ 25 Æ 50 Æ 100

move through the count
      
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.8888850
number of 5, 25, 50 or 100
SAMPLE
pieces.
pcs
‰ The larger the sample size used, W2WEIGHT (kg)
11234567890 . 0 00
the more accurate the unit weight A23Add Sample
will be registered. (Example of 123456789012345678901234567
selecting a sample size of 50)
      
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.8888850
4. Place the selected number of
sample pieces on the pcs
weighing pan (or in the tared
W2WEIGHT (kg)
container). 11234567890 . 0 00
The weight of the pieces will A23Add Sample
123456789012345678901234567
be displayed.
ÑBlinkingÒ
      
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5. Press the ENTER key.
The display will show “-------”
ENTER
.-------
A2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
for a moment while calculating 1213456-------
the unit weight. After a moment A23Add Sample
123456789012345678901234567
the display will show the count,
total weight and unit weight.
      
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If the “Add Sample” display appears again,
then the sample size is not large enough for
.8888850
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
accurate counting – add the additional number 11234567895 . 5 50
of sample pieces. A23SAMUUW (g)
12341567111 . 0 00

6. You may now begin counting operations for

pieces of the same weight.

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Desired Sample Size
1. Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this
point, if not, press the RESET key to clear any unit weight.
lf you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing
pan.

2. Press the SAMPLE key.       

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Any tare container will be
automatically tared.
The display will show
SAMPLE
.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
“Add Sample” and “10 pcs”. 11234567890 . 0 00
A23Add Sample
12345678901234567

If weight isn’t zero, press TARE.

3. Use the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad to       
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.8888820
ABC DEF GHI JKL

display the sample size desired. 0Æ9

1 2 3 4 5 .

pcs
MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #
6 7 8 9 0 C

‰ If you hit the wrong key, press W2WEIGHT (kg)

the C key to clear and start 11234567890 . 0 00
A23Add Sample
again. (Example of selecting a 123456789012345678901234567
sample size of 20)

4. Place the selected number of       

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sample pieces on the weighing
pan (or in the tared container).
The weight of the pieces will be
.8888820
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
displayed. 11234567892 . 2 20
A23Add Sample
123456789012345678901234567

5. Press the ENTER key. ÑBlinkingÒ

The display will show “-------”       
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for a moment while calculating
the unit weight.
After a moment the display will
ENTER
.-------
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
show the count, total weight and 1213456-------
A23Add Sample
unit weight. 123456789012345678901234567

If the “Add Sample” display appears again,       

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.8888820
then the sample size is not large enough for
accurate counting – add the additional number pcs
of sample pieces. W2WEIGHT (kg)
12134567892 . 2 20
2A3SAMUUW (g)
12314567111 . 0 00

6. You may now begin counting operations for

pieces of the same weight.

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Desired Sample Size Not Using The SAMPLE Key
1. Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this
point, if not, press the RESET key to clear any unit weight.
lf you are going to use a tare container, place it on the
weighing pan and press the TARE key. TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
Be sure the weight display is “0”.       
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.8888810
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
TARE 12134567890 . 0 00
23ASAMPUW (g)
123415670 . 0 00004567890123456
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If weight isn’t zero, press the TARE.

2. Place sample pieces on the       

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weighing pan (or in the tared
container). pcs
The weight of the pieces will be W2WEIGHT (kg)
displayed. 11234567892 . 2 20
A23Add UW (g)
121345670 . 0 0000

3. Use the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad

      
to enter the sample size of the
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.8888820
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

pieces you placed. 0Æ9

pcs
MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #
6 7 8 9 0 C

‰ If you hit the wrong key, press

the C key to clear and enter W2WEIGHT (kg)
11234567890 . 0 00
again. (Example of setting a A23Add Sample
sample size of 20) 123456789012345678901234567

4. Press the ENTER key. ÑBlinkingÒ

      
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.-------
The display will show dashes for
ENTER
a moment while calculating the
unit weight. After a moment the
pcs
W2WEIGHT (kg)
display will show the count, total 1213456-------
weight and unit weight. A23Add Sample
123456789012345678901234567

      
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If the "Add Sample" displays again, then the
sample size is not enough for accurate
counting - add the additional number of sample
.8888820
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
11234567892 . 2 20
pieces. 2A3SAMUUW (g)
12345167111 . 0 00

5. You may now begin counting operations for

pieces of the same weight.

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3-4. Unit Weight By KEYBOARD
1. Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this
point, if not, press the RESET key to clear any unit weight.
lf you are going to use a tare container, place it on the
weighing pan and press the TARE key
TARE
to tare the container. STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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2. Press the KEYBOARD key.
The unit weight display and the
ENTER key LED will blink.
KEY-
BOARD
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W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
11234567890 . 0 00
2A3SAMUUW (g)
12314567890120 . 4 567890123456
7

3. Use the 0 Æ 9 and       

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. 10-key pad to display the 0Æ9
unit weight. pcs
‰ If you hit the wrong key, press W2WEIGHT (kg)
the C key to clear and start 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL
5 . 12134567890 . 0 00
MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #
23ASAMUUW (g)
again. 6 7 8 9 0 C

12341567890132 . 4 567890123456
(Example of a unit weight 32g) 7

      
4. Press the ENTER key.
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The unit weight 32g will have
been entered.
ENTER
.------0
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
1213456---0 . 0 00
23ASAMUUW (g)
1234156732 . 0 000

If the unit weight entered is too light, “lo ut”       

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.------0
(low unit weight) will be displayed, and you
will be returned to step 3. pcs
W2WEIGHT (kg)
5. You may now begin counting operations for 123456-0--0 . 0 00
2A3SAMUUW (g)
pieces of the same weight. 12314567llo ut
‘
Ñbeep, beepÒ
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3-5. Unit Weight By ID Number
1. If there are no unit weight’s stored in memory, refer to “5-1. Store Unit Weight by
ID Number”.
Three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the
RESET key to clear any unit weight.
TAR
STABLE ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE

2. Press the ID key.       

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"id-000000" will be displayed with
Ñ000000Òblinking.
ID.
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W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
‰ If you have been using the unit 12345167890 . 0 004578id-000000
23SAMUUW (g)
weight by ID number, its ID number 12345670 . 0 0000
stays displayed and blinks.

      
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3. Use the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad to
display the ID number.
0Æ9
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W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
‰ If you hit the wrong key, press the 12134561890 . 0 004578id-123456
23ASAAUUW (g)
C key to clear and start again. 123415610 . 0 0000
(Example of ID number "123456") 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL
5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

4. Press the ENTER key.       

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The count display will show "0" and
the scale will recall "12g"
previously entered as the unit
ENTER
.------0
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
1234561---0 . 0 004568id-123456
weight of ID 123456. 23SAAMUUW (g)
1234561712 . 0 000

If there is no unit weight entered for the ID       

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number you tried to recall, “no id” will be
displayed, and you will be returned to step 3. .------0
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
1234561---0 . 0 004568id-no id
23SAMUUW (g)
1234567l0 . 0 000
‘
Ñbeep, beepÒ
‘
5. You may now begin counting operations for
pieces of the same weight.

‰ “id-00000” is a special memory area. It always holds the last

Unit Weight entered.
‰ When you register a unit weight , it is automatically placed in the
ID “id-00000”.
‰ If you clear the unit weight by pressing the RESET key, it can
be recalled by recalling the ID “id-00000”.

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 4. ENTERING A TARE WEIGHT
There are two methods of tare operations.
‰ Using the TARE key to subtract the displayed container weight directly. Please
refer to “3-1. Basic Operations”.
‰ Using the KEYBOARD TARE key to enter a tare weight via the 10-key pad.

4-1. Using the KEYBOARD TARE Key

1. Remove everything from the weighing pan and press the ZERO key to zero the
scale. TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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2. Press the KEYBOARD TARE key.
The weight display will blink
(display is any tare weight
pcs
KEY- 2AWETARE (kg)
previously entered). BOARD 12314567890 . 0 00
TARE 23SAAMUUW (g)
123451670 . 0 00004567890123456
7

3. Use the 0 Æ 9 and . 10-key pad       

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to display the desired TARE weight.

‰ If you hit the wrong key, press

.8888850
2AWETARE (kg)
pcs
the C key to clear and start again. 0Æ9 12314567890 . 6 15
23SAAMUUW (g)
(Example of a tare weight 615g) 123451670 . 0 0000
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
4. Press the ENTER key.       
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The weight display changes to
net weight. pcs
2AWEIGHT (kg)
‰ The TARE ENTERED indicator ENTER 121345678-0 . 6 15
will light. 23ASAMPUW (g)
123415670 . 0 00004567890123456
7

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4-2. To Clear TARE TARE

Either: STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE

      
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1. Have nothing on the weighing pan.
‰ If the ZERO indicator is not displayed, pcs
press the ZERO key to zero the scale. 2AAWEIGHT (kg)
1234105678-0 . 6 15
23SAaaMPUW (g)
1234151671 . 1 1000456789012345
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TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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2. Press the TARE key.
The weight display will go to “0”, pcs
and the TARE ENTERED indicator A2WEIGHT (kg)
will be turned off (tare cleared). TARE 12134567890 . 0 00
23SAAMPUW (g)
123456171 . 1 10004567890123456
7

Or: STABL
TARE
ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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1. Press the KEYBOARD TARE key.
The weight display will blink
(display is any tare weight pcs
KEY- 2WAETARE (kg)
previously entered). BOARD 12341567890 . 6 15
TARE 23SAAMUUW (g)
123456171 . 1 10004567890123456
7

      
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2. Press the 0 key and press the
ENTER key. pcs
2AWETARE (kg)
0 12314567890 . 0 00
23SAAMUUW (g)
123451671 . 1 1000

Enter TARE weight ‘0’.

TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
3. The tare weight is cleared and
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the TARE ENTERED indicator
will be turned off. .8888810
2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
ENTER 123415678-0 . 0 00
23SAAMPUW (g)
123456171 . 1 10004567890123456
7

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 5. STORE UNIT WEIGHT
5-1. Store Unit Weight by ID Number
The scale can store up to 500 unit weights by 6 digit ID numbers, from 000001 to
999999. To recall, refer to “3-5. Unit Weight By ID Number”.
‰ The scale is initially set to store the ID numbers with a unit weight and an item code
only. However, it can be set to store a tare weight, comparator limits and total count
by setting F-Function f-01-05.       
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1. First register a unit weight by any method
– using a sample or via the 10-key pad – .888-510
W2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
and have it displayed. 12345167891 . 1 10
23SAMAUUW (g)
12345671111 . 0 00

      
2. Press the STORE UNIT WEIGHT key.
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“id-000000” will appear with Ñ000000Ò
blinking.
‰ If you have been using the unit STORE
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
UNIT 12304567891 . 1 104578id-000000
weight by ID number, its ID number WEIGHT 23SAMAUUW (g)
stays displayed and blinks. 12345671111 . 0 00

      
3. Use the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad to display 881
the new ID number.
(Example of ID number “123456”) .8888810
WAWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
‰ If you hit the wrong key, press the 0Æ9 12345671891 . 1 104678id-123456
C key to clear and start again. 23SAAMUUW (g)
12314567111 . 0 004567890123456
7 ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

4. Press the ENTER key.

      
The ID number is stored and the display
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returns to normal.
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WaWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
ENTER 1234516---1 . 1 104578id-123456
23SAaMUUW (g)
12345617111 . 0 00

If the same ID number was previously       

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stored, the scale beeps twice and the ID
number display blinks. Ñid-123456Ò
You must then select one of two options:
.------0
WaWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
either (a) Overwrite the old ID unit weight, 1231456---1 . 1 104568id-123456
23SAaMUUW (g)
or (b) Select a different ID number: 1234561l111 . 0 00
‘
Ñbeep, beepÒ
‘

ENTER Press the ENTER key C Press the C key to

to overwrite the old ID clear and go to step 3.
number. OR

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5-2. Clearing A Stored Unit Weight
1. Press and hold the C key, then press STORE
the STORE UNIT WEIGHT key – release both. C + UNIT
WEIGHT

2. “Clear ID” will appear and “id-000000”       

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will appear withÑ000000Òblinking.
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
123145678C0 . 0 004578id-000000
23SAMAUUW (g)1Clear ID
123451670 . 0 00004567890123456
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3. Use the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad to display the       
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ID number to clear.
(Example of ID number “123456”)
‰ If you hit the wrong key, press the
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
0Æ9 123456178C0 . 0 004578id-123456
C key to clear and start again. 23SAMAUUW (g)1Clear ID
123451670 . 0 00004567890123456
7 ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

      
4. Press the ENTER key.
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After showing “id-------” for a
moment, the ID number will be
cleared and the display returns to
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
ENTER 1234516---0 . 0 00
normal. 23ASAMUUW (g)
123415670 . 0 0000

      
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If there is no such ID number to clear, the
scale will beep. Return to step 3 to try again,
or press the RESET key to exit.
.8888810
2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
123451678-0 . 0 004578id-123456
23SAMUAUW (g)1Clear ID
123451670 . 0 00004567890123456
7 ‘Ñbeep, beepґ
Clearing All ID Memories at Once       
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1.In the step 2 above, press the TOTAL key.
“id-all” will appear withÑallÒblinking. .8888810
2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
TOTAL 123145678C0 . 0 005678id-all
23SAMAUUW (g)2Clear ID All
123451670 . 0 0000

2. Press the ENTER key, then ÑallÒblinking

will stop.
ENTER ÑallÒblinking stops.

3. Press the ENTER key again to clear all of ID

memories. Press the RESET to exit without
clearing ID memories. ENTER OR RESET
The display will return to normal.

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5-3. Store Item Code by ID Number
An item code of up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be set using the 10-key pad,
and it will be stored with the ID number.
      
1. Press the STORE UNIT WEIGHT
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key. “id-000000” will appear with
Ñ000000Òblinking.
STORE
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
UNIT 12345671891 . 1 104567id-000000
WEIGHT 23SAMAUUW (g)
12345617111 . 0 00

      
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2. Enter the ID number desired using
the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad.
0Æ9
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12345617891 . 1 104578id-123456
23SAMAUUW (g)
12345617111 . 0 00434567
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

      
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3. Press the STORE UNIT WEIGHT
key again.
The symbol “A” with blinking cursor STORE
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2AWEIGHT (kg)aA
pcs
UNIT
Ñ_Ò will appear. WEIGHT
12345617891 . 1 104568id-123456
23SAMAUUW (g)A_
12345617111 . 0 0045
‰ To return to step 2, press
the STORE UNIT WEIGHT key. This shows which type of Cursor can be
character will be entered. moved using
To select the symbol “A”, “a” or “1”, A: Capital letter Æ and Å
press the M+ (A/a) key. a: Lowercase letter keys.
1: Numeric character

Example of entering “A&D Co., Ltd.”: Select the symbol “A” first.

4. Press the 2 (ABC) key to place “A”. “A” A

5. Press the 0 (#) key several times to place “&”. “A” A &

6. Press the 3 (DEF) key to place “D”. “A” A & D

7. Press the TOTAL (Æ) key twice to shift the cursor. “A” A & D _

8. Press the 2 (ABC) key several times to place “C”. “A” A & D C

9. Press the M+ (A/a) key to change the symbol “A” to “a”. “a” A & D C _

10. Press the 6 (MNO) key several times to place “o”. “a” A & D C o

‰ Repeat these procedures to the last letter.

“a” A & D C o ., L t d.

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11. Press the ENTER key.
The ID number is stored with
Item code and the display returns
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2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
to normal. ENTER 123516-1--1 . 1 1056 8id-123456
23S1AAUUW (g) A&D Co.,Ltd.
12341567111 . 0 00
‰ You may return to step 2 by
pressing the STORE UNIT WEIGHT key.
      
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If the same ID number was previously stored,
the scale beeps twice. pcs
2AWEIGHT (kg)
You must then select one of two options: 123456--1-1 . 1 105678id-123456
either (a) Overwrite the old ID unit weight, or 23S1AMUUW (g) A&D Co.,Ltd.
1234567l111 . 0 00
(b) Select a different ID number: ‘
Ñbeep, beepÒ
‘

ENTER Press the ENTER key C Press the C key to

to overwrite the old ID clear and retype the new
number. OR ID number.

Alphanumeric Character Table

Key Capital Letters Lowercase Letters Numeric Characters

1 @ [ ] ^ _ 1
2 A B C a b c 2
3 D E F d e f 3
4 G H I g h i 4
5 J K L j k l 5
6 M N O m n o 6
7 P Q R S p q r s 7
8 T U V t u v 8
9 W X Y Z w x y z 9
0 # $ % & ( ) * + , 0
. - . / ! : ; < = > ? .
C Clear (Space)

STORE UNIT WEIGHT : ID number input ÅÆ Item code input

PRINT Å : To shift the cursor left
TOTAL Æ : To shift the cursor right
M+ A/a : CapitalÆLowercaseÆNumericÆCapitalÆ…

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5-4. Unit Weight, Tare, Comparator Limits & Total Count
Stored
The scale is initially set to store the ID numbers with a unit weight and an item code
only. However, it can be set to store a tare weight, comparator limits and/or total count
also by setting F-Function f-01-05.
      
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1. First register a unit weight and a tare weight by
any method. If necessary, set the comparator
limits and use the M+ accumulation.
.888-510
2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12345617890 . 0 004678id-123456
23SAMAUUW (g)1ABCDEFGHIJKL
12345617111 . 0 00
2. Go to step 2 of section “5-1. Store Unit
Weight By ID Numbers”.

When you recall a unit weight by the ID key, the tare, comparator limits and/or
total count are also recalled along with the unit weight.

“id-00000”, the special memory area, does not store a tare

weight, comparator limits and total count along with unit weight.

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 6. USING THE M+ MEMORY
6-1. The M+ Memory Function
‰ The scale can accumulate count data by pressing the M+ key, or automatically
(refer to the next page). It also keeps track of the number of times you add to the
total.

‰ When you view the total by pressing the TOTAL key, you view the number of
pieces accumulated and the number of additions (how many times the total was
added to). Please refer to “6-2.” and “6-3.” to view or clear the total count.

Adding Using the M+ Key STABLE

‰ When stable count data is displayed:       
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1. Press the M+ key.
The M+ indicator will blink for a few seconds.
.888-123
2AWEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12345617813 . 6 554
23SAAMUUW (g)12
12345617111 . 0 00
If the scale beeps 4 times, or the M+
indicator did not blink, then refer to the M+
note below. 

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M+
The M+ indicator will stay ON while A/a
there is count in memory.

2. Press the M+ key every time you want to add

to the count. Remember that you may only add
the count data once – the scale must return to
near zero before it will let you add again.

‰ The M+ key is accepted only once for every stable count data.
L Once accepted, the M+ key is prohibited until the display
returns to less than +5d (1d = 1 weighing division).
‰ If f-03-02 is set at “1”, then the M+ key can accumulate
negative data. Once the M+ key is accepted, weight data must
return within ±5d before the next accumulation.
‰ To store the total count in the ID number, refer to “5-4. Unit
Weight, Tare, Comparator Limits & Total Count Stored”.
‰ The total count is not stored in the ID memories automatically
even if it was recalled by ID number.

To Erase the Last M+ Addition M+

1. Press and hold the C key, then press C + A/a
the M+ key – release.

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 2. The scale will clear the last M+ addition.

If the scale beeps 4 times, there is no M+ addition to erase.

Automatic M+ Accumulation Mode
‰ M+ Accumulation can also be done automatically each time you count a different
batch, As soon as you have a stable count, it will be added to the M+ memory and
the scale will beep‘. The weight display will have to return to near zero before
another count can be added.

Automatic M+ accumulation is set by F-Function f-03-01 at “1”.

Only positive counts can be added. If F-Function f-03-02 is set at “1” (to accept
negative count data), it will be ignored.

Once there is an automatic M+ accumulation, the display must return to less than
+5d before another count can be accumulated.

6-2. Viewing the M+ Total TOTAL TOTAL indicator

1. Press the TOTAL key. Count comes ON.
The count display will show the
TOTAL
total count and the TOTAL TARE
STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
indicator will come ON.       
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The number of additions to the M+
memory is also shown. pcs
2AWEIGHT (kg)
2. Press the TOTAL key again. 123456718-0 . 0 00
The display will return to normal. 23SAAMTotal N
12345167111007

Number of additions to M+ memory

6-3. Clearing the M+ Total

1. Press and hold the C key, then press C + TOTAL
the TOTAL key – release both.

2. The scale will clear the M+ memory, and the TOTAL indicator and the M+
indicator will go OFF.

‰ The RESET key does not clear the total data.

‰ The total data is held in memory, but if AC/Battery power to
scale is interrupted, the total data will be lost.

6-4. The M- Function

‰ The scale can subtract count data from M+ memory by using the key.
‰ Set the F-Function f-09-01="1" to use the key as M- key.

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 This function is not to clear the last M+ addition, but to subtract count data instead
of addition. The number of additions is increased.
There is no automatic M- function.

7. COMPARATOR FUNCTION
‰ The scale contains a comparator function that checks the amount on the weighing
pan against set acceptable count or weight       
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levels. When the comparator function is
activated, “HI”, “OK” or “LO” is displayed. pcs
2AAWEIGHT (kg)ABDEHOKLOaa
‰ Before the comparator will work, upper and 121341567811 . 1 00578id-123456
2A3SAAMUUW (g)2BCDEFGHIJKL
lower limits must be set (refer to below). The 123451167111 . 0 00
levels are set by count or weight. So, if you
are using weight for your comparator levels, ‘
Ñbeep, beep …Ò
‘
calculate the weight before starting the Upper limit 102 pcs
procedure below. Lower limit 98 pcs
The beeper is set ON at
‰ If OP-04 is installed, comparator relay output
is also available.

‰ The comparator responds as follows,

“HI” Upper limits < Count / Weight data
“GO” Lower limits ≤ Count / Weight data ≤ Upper limits
“LO” Count / Weight data < Lower limits

To Set the Comparator

‰ Start with the scale in standby mode, display OFF.

1. Press and hold the ZERO key, then press

STANDBY
the STANDBY/OPERATE key – release ZERO + OPERAT
both.

      
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.f-000
The count display will show “f-00”
with “00” blinking.
pcs
Set Function No.
12345678C000045678id-000000
23SAMUUW (g)12Clear ID
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

      
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2. Press the 5 key to enter into the
F-Function f-05-X Comparator . .f-05-00
Comparator
pcs
5 12345678C000045678id-000000
2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

      
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3. Press the ENTER key.
pcs
Comparator
12345678C000045678id-00000 0
28 23SAMUUW (g)12Clear ID
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567
 The count display will show the
F-Function and its present setting
will blink.

4. Use the 0 Æ 6 keys to display the       

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number of the desired setting.

For example, let’s select “1” compare all

.f-05-01
Comparator
pcs
data. 12345678C000045678id-000001
2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567
5. Press the ENTER key to save the setting ABC DEF GHI JKL
.

and move to next F-Function, f-05-02.

1 2 3 4 5

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6 7 8 9 0 C

6. Continue to enter f-05       

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.f-05-02
comparator settings – refer to
“10-2. F-Functions” for a listing. pcs
If there are no changes to a ENTER Comparator
F-Function, press the ENTER 12345678C000045678id-00000 0
2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
key to move to the next. 12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

7. When finished: press the STANDBY/OPERATE key

To ENTER
to exit. Then, press it to turn the display back ON.
ENTER or
Comparator functions will now operate as set.
MOVE to next

Viewing Comparator Limits

‰ The comparator limits you are using will be shown by pressing the key.
‰ Set f-09-01="0" to use this mode.       
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1. Press the key, then upper
and lower limits will be shown. .888-100
2AAWEIGHT (kg)ABDEHi Limit
pcs
121341567811 . 1 00578id-123102
2. Press the key twice, the 2A3SAAMUUW (g)2BCDLo Limit
123451167111 . 0 00123456789098
display will return to normal.

Upper limit Lower limit

Changing Comparator Limits Temporarily
‰ Set f-09-01="0" to use this mode.

1. In step 1 above, press the ENTER key, the       

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upper limit value will blink.
ENTER
pcs
2. Change the upper limit using 2AAWEIGHT (kg)ABDEHi Limit
the 10-key pad and press the 121341567811 . 1 00578id-123102
ENTER key. The upper limit 2A3SAAMUUW (g)2BCDLo Limit
123451167111 . 0 00123456789098
will stop blinking and the lower
limit blinks.
      
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3. Change the lower limit using the 10-key pad and
press the ENTER key. Then the display will
return to normal with the new limits.
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2AAWEIGHT (kg)ABDEHi Limit
pcs
121341567811 . 1 00578id-123105
2A3SAAMUUW (g)2BCDLo Limit
123451167111 . 0 00123456789098
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 These temporary limits will disappear when the
display is turned off.

8. TIME AND DATE FUNCTION

‰ The scale has a time and date function and that data can be sent through the
RS-232C interface. There are two ways to set time and date.

To Set in the F-Function Settings

‰ Start with the scale in standby mode, with the display is turned off.

1. Press and hold the ZERO key, then press the STANDBY/OPERATE key
– release both to enter the F-Function setting mode.
The count display will show “f-00” with “00” blinking.
      
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.f-11-01
2. Key in 1 1 and press the ENTER key
to display the setting value, time and date.
If you want to change the order of year,
pcs
Comparator
month and date, use the 0 Æ 2 to 123456789012345678901234561
change the setting. 23SAMUUWMAADAAAAYAAhAAmAAs
12345670 . 0 201202003012034056

      
3. Press the C . The first digit of time
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and date will blink.
Use the 10-key pad to set the time
and date.
C
.f-11-01
Comparator
pcs
123456789012345678901234561
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

The "seconds" value” is fixed to “00”. MNO

6
PQRS
7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9 0
#

23SAMUUWMAADAAAAYAAhAAmAAs
C

12345670 . 0 201202003012034000
4. Press the ENTER key to return to the step 2
The second
and the clock will start from “00” seconds.
display is fixed to
5. Press the STANDBY/OPERATE key to exit,
and press it again to turn the display back ON.

Using the Key to Set the Time and Date

‰ Set the F-Function f-09-01="0" to use the key as this function.
      
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.888-100
1. Press the key twice to
Twice
display the time and date. pcs
2AAWEIGHT (kg)ABDE Y M D
2. Press the ENTER key, then 121341567811 . 1 00572003 2 12
ENTER 2A3SAAMUUW (g)2BCD h m s
the first digit of date will blink.
123451167111 . 0 00123412 34 56

ABC DEF GHI JKL

1 2 3 4 5 .

3. Use the 10-key pad to set the date and press the MNO
6
PQRS
7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9 0
#
C
ENTER
ENTER key. Then the first digit of time will
blink.
      
The “seconds” value is fixed to “00”.
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.888-100
2AAWEIGHT (kg)ABDE Y M D
pcs
121341567811 . 1 00572003 2 12
2A3SAAMUUW (g)2BCD h m s
30 123451167111 . 0 00123412 34 00
 4. Use the 10-key pad to set the time and press
the ENTER key to return to normal. The
clock will start from “00” seconds.

9. CALIBRATION
‰ Calibration of the scale is required when it is initially installed, if it is moved often, or
it is moved a substantial distance. Calibration is also necessary in regular scale
maintenance due to normal mechanical wear-and-tear, changes in seasonal
temperature, humidity, air pressure, etc.

The scale is equipped with gravity compensation, which allows it to be calibrated in

one location and then adjusted to match the gravity acceleration at another location
where it will be used. But don’t worry about this, as far as you calibrate the scale
using a calibration weight and use it at same place.

The scale must perform "warm up" (with the AC adapter connected) for at least 30
minutes before starting calibration.

9-1. Calibration Procedure Using a Weight

The scale should have power connected at least one-half hour to warm it up before
starting the calibration procedure.
Calibration
switch cover
1. Remove the calibration switch cover,
and press the calibration (CAL) switch.
The scale shows “Cal” in the count
display.

      
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.88Cal10
[ZERO] Calibration
pcs
Calibration (CAL) switch
1234567890123
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123

‰ Press the CAL switch to exit without calibrating the scale.

      
2. Press the ZERO key to enter into zero &
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span calibration mode.

‰ The display flashes the required calibration

.88Cal10
Calibration weight (kg)
pcs
Cal4567890123aaaaaaaaa10 . 0 00
weight value. [TARE] Gravity Acceleration

      
If you know the exact weight value, or if you
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wish to use a different weight,
use the 0 Æ 9 and . 10-key pad to .88Cal10
Calibration weight (kg)
pcs
Cal4567890123aaaaaaaaa10 . 0 02
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
31 1234567890123
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C
 display the desired calibration weight.
(For example: Using 10kg calibration weight
that actually weighs 10.002kg.)

      
3. Press the ENTER key.
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The calibration weight stops blinking
and “Cal 0” appears. .8Call00
Calibration Zero
pcs
ENTER
Cala0
Calibration weight (kg)
123456789012345678901210 . 0 00

4. Making sure that there is nothing on, or touching Calibration Zero

the weighing pan, press the ENTER key. Cala0
Calibration weight (kg)
When zero calibration is completed, the display 1234567890123456789--------
will show “Cal f”.

      
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.8Callf0
If you don’t need span calibration, press the
CAL switch to exit from the calibration pcs
procedure. Calibration Span
Calaf
Calibration weight (kg)
123456789012345678901210 . 0 00

5. Place the calibration weight on the weighing pan

Calibration Span
and press the ENTER key. Calaf
When span calibration is completed, the display Calibration weight (kg)
1234567890123456789--------
will show “Calibration End”.

      
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If the calibration weight is not what it should be,
an error will be displayed. Check if the weight is .88Cal10
Calibration End
pcs
correct and try again. Cala
Calibration weight (kg)
123456789012345678901210 . 0 00
Calibration Span
Calaf
Calibration weight (kg)
1234567890123456789err

6. Press the CAL switch and re-attach the

calibration switch cover.
(End of the calibration procedure.)

If the scale will be moved to another place, set the gravity

acceleration value before calibration. The value must be of the
area where the calibration is to be done.

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9-2. Gravity Compensation
When the scale is first used or has been moved to different place, it should be
calibrated using a calibration weight.
But if the calibration weight cannot be prepared, the gravity acceleration correction
will compensate the scale. Change the gravity acceleration value of the scale to the
value of the area where it will be used. Refer to the gravity acceleration map
appended to the end of this manual.

1. In step 1 of the previous procedure, press       

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the TARE key.
The display flashes the gravity acceleration
value stored in the scale.
.88Cal10
Gravity Acceleration
pcs
Cal45678g0123aaaaaaaaaa9 . 7 98
Memory Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123

      
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2. Use the 0 Æ 9 and . 10-key pad to
display the desired gravity acceleration value.
(Example of the value 9.800 m/s2.)
.88Cal10
Gravity Acceleration
pcs
Cal45678g0123aaaaaaaaa19 . 8 00
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

      
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.88Cal10
3. Press the ENTER key.
The scale will store the new value.
If necessary to calibrate the scale
pcs
[ZERO] Calibration
using a weight, go to step 2 of the 1234567890123
ENTER
previous section. [TARE] Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123

4. Press the CAL switch and re-attach the

calibration switch cover.
(End of the calibration procedure.)

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 10. F-FUNCTION PARAMETERS
10-1. To Change or View F-Function Settings
‰ Start with the scale in standby mode, with the display is turned off.

1. Press and hold the ZERO key, then press

STANDBY
the STANDBY/OPERATE key. ZERO + OPERAT

The count display will show “f-00” with       

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.f-000
“00” blinking. Then release the both keys.
pcs
Set Funtion No.
12345678C000045678id-000000
23SAMUUW (g)12Clear ID
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

      
2. Press the 0 Æ 9 keys to display the 881
number of the F-Function.
.f-05-00
Comparator
pcs
‰ For example: the 5 key to enter into the 12345678C000045678id-000000
F-Function f-05-X Comparator. 2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

3. Press the ENTER key.       

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.f-05-01
The count display will show the F-Function
and its present setting will blink. pcs
Comparator
4. You may now either change the setting (step 5) 12345678C000045678id-000000
or move to the next F-Function (step 6). 2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

5. Use the 0 Æ 9 keys to change the setting.       

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The C key clears the input setting if you press
the wrong key and want to re-enter.
.f-05-01
Comparator
pcs
12345678C000045678id-000001
2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
If you make a mistake and want to escape 12345670 . 0 000045678901234567
without saving any changes made after the
ABC DEF GHI JKL

last time the ENTER key was pressed – 1

MNO
6
2

PQRS
7
3

TUV
8
4

WXYZ
9
5

0
#
.

press the STANDBY/OPERATE key to exit.

After the ENTER key is pressed, the data is

entered.

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6. Press the ENTER key to       
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save any changes and/or
move to the next item. .f-05-02
Comparator
pcs
ENTER 12345678C000045678id-00000 0
2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

7. When finished: Press the STANDBY/OPERATE

key to exit. Then, press it to turn the display STANDBY
back on. The new settings will operate as set. OPERAT

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10-2. F-Functions
‰ “” designates factory settings.

F-00-X Weighing Unit USA Version ONLY

‰ Weight Display.

f-00-01 0 kg (kilograms, FC-i series), g (grams, FC-Si series)

13 lb (pounds).

‰ Unit Weight (when “lb” is selected).

f-00-02 0 lb as piece weight.

13 lb as 1,000 piece weight.

F-01-X Operations
‰ Operation Mode.

f-01-01 03 Normal operation. All features and keys available.

Simplified operation. The unit weight registration is by
1 sample only. All other keys are disabled.

‰ “Add” Sample Request Override.

If the sample weight is too light and the scale asks to “Add”
f-01-02 more sample pieces, using this F-Function, the unit weight
can be entered without adding the requested sample pieces.
Or disable the “Add” sample request function.
“Add” sample request function is disabled. Light unit weight
0 can be accepted without “Add” more sample request.
The unit weight can be entered without requested “Add”
13 sample pieces (via the ENTER key).
The unit weight cannot be entered without requested “Add”
2 sample pieces (via the ENTER key).
‰ Auto REMOTE SCALE After Unit Weight Registration.
The scale can be set to the remote scale after the unit weight
f-01-03 registration, instead of having to manually press the
REMOTE SCALE key. Please note that this does not affect
F-01-03 requires
any other use of the REMOTE SCALE key.
OP-05 and a
remote scale
03 No automatic switching.
1 Automatic switching to the remote scale.
2 Automatic switching to the main scale.

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 ‰ Display ON Unit Weight – Reset or Last.
When the display is turned on, the scale can be set to recall
f-01-04 the last unit weight used.
03 The unit weight is RESET (cleared) when display comes on.
The unit weight last used (before display is turned off, not
1 power interrupt) will be entered automatically.

‰ ID Memory Contents.
The scale ID memory can contain unit weights with tare
f-01-05 weights, comparator limits and total count, or just unit
weights alone. Item codes are always contained.
0003 ID memory contains the unit weight and item code only.
TOTAL TARE You select which data to be stored by keying in a
count Weight
0 or 1 for the data: tare weight, comparator
limits or total count.
000 Example: Key in 0 1 0 to display 010, ID
memory contains the unit weight including item
Comparator code and comparator limits.
limits

‰ Unit Weight With A 2 Scale System.

f-01-06 When operating a 2 scale system, the remote scale may
have an independent unit weight, or restricted to the same as
the main scale.
F-01-06 requires
OP-05 and a
remote scale
0 Each scale can have its own unit weight.
13 Main and remote scales have the same unit weight only.

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F-02-X ACAI Operation & Min. Unit Weight

‰ ACAI Mode When Unit Weight Entered by Sample Pieces.

f-02-01 0 ACAI is disabled.

13 ACAI automatic operation.
2 ACAI manual mode (using the ENTER key).

‰ ACAI Mode When Unit Weight Entered by Keyboard or ID

f-02-02 0 ACAI is disabled.

ACAI manual mode (using the ENTER key). This setting
13 works when f-02-01 setting is not “0”.
2 ACAI automatic obeys f-02-01 setting.

‰ Minimum Unit Weight. (1d=1 weighing display division)

The factory setting may be different for some countries.
f-02-03 0 1/5 d (FC-i series), 1/20 d (FC-Si series)
13 1/100 d (FC-i series), 1/400 d (FC-Si series)

F-03-X M+ Accumulation Function

‰ M+ Accumulation – Automatic or Manual

f-03-01 03 Manual accumulation (by pressing the M+ key).

1 Automatic accumulation (Positive data only).

‰ + or – Count Data Acceptable. (Manual Accumulation)

f-03-02 03 Positive data only (5d and above).

1 Positive and negative data (5d and above or –5d or below).

+5d +5d
+ +
0 0
- -5d -
M+ M+
Not Accepted Not Accepted
f-03-02=0 f-03-02=1

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F-04-X Environment and Beeper

‰ Zero Tracking.
Zero tracking traces a drift from zero caused by temperature
f-04-01 changes etc., and stabilizes the zero point.
03 Zero tracking ON.
1 Zero tracking OFF.

‰ Response

f-04-02 0 Fast / sensitive

13 Normal
2 Slow / stable

‰ Stable Detection Speed / Environment

f-04-03 0 Fast stable detection (good environment).

13 Normal.
2 Slow stable detection (poor environment).

‰ Beeper for key operation

f-04-04 03 Beeper ON.

1 Beeper OFF.

F-05-X Comparator

‰ Comparator Mode.

f-05-01 03 comparator off.

1 compare all data.
2 compare stable data.
3 compare all data except when near zero*.
4 compare stable data except when near zero*.
5 compare all positive data except when near zero*
6 compare stable positive data except when near zero*.
* “near zero” means between –4d and +4d of weight data.

‰ Data to Compare – Count or Weight

f-05-02 03 Compare count data.

1 Compare weight data.

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 ‰ Upper Limit.
f-05-03 Enter via the 10-key pad.
03 Use the - or . key to “set minus value.

‰ Lower Limit.
f-05-04 Enter via the 10-key pad.
03 Use the - or . key to set minus value.

‰ A Beeper With Comparator Results.

f-05-05 These are beeps for the comparator, not for the key
operation.
0003 All Comparator Beepers are OFF.
Example:
000 010
0 = Beeper OFF The OK beep sounds – HI & LO doesn't
HI LO
OK
1 = Beeper ON sound. The scale will beep continuously
when display meets OK condition.

‰ Factory Use.
f-05-06 03 This setting should be “0”.

F-06-X/F-07-X/F-08-X Data Output

f-06-X for standard RS-232C,
f-07-X for Ch.1 (PORT 1) and
f-08-X for Ch.2 (PORT 2).

‰ Data Out Mode

06
f-X-01
07
08
Key mode: Data is sent by pressing the PRINT key.
03 + command mode.
Stream mode: Data is sent continuously.
1 command mode cannot be used.
Auto-print mode A: Data is sent if the weight display is stable
2 at +5d (weighing display division) and above.
+ command mode.
Auto-print mode B: Data is sent if the weight display is
3 stable, at ±5d (weighing display division) and above/below.
+ command mode
4 Command mode only.
5 To use as Bar Code Reader Interface.
6 UFC format with Key Mode (see setting “0”).
7 UFC format with Auto-Print Mode A (see setting “2”).
8 UFC format with Auto-Print Mode B (see setting “3”).

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 ‰ Data to be Sent.
06
f-X-02
07 001003 Count data sent.
08 Date/Time Unit You select which data to be sent by keying in a
ID Weight
0 or 1 for the data: Date, ID no., PCS
(count), weight or unit weight.
00000 Example: Key in 0 1 1 0 0 to
display 01100, this setting would send only the ID
Weight
PCS(count)
number and the count.

‰ Data Format
06
f-X-03
07 03 Format for AD-8121 MODE 1. No difference between “0”
08 and ”1” when used with the
1 Format for AD-8121 MODE 3. UFC format.
2 Format for general apparatuses, computers, etc.

‰ Baud Rate
06
f-X-04
07 03 2400 bps.
08
1 4800 bps.
2 9600 bps.

‰ Data Length and Parity

06
f-X-05
07 03 7 bits, even parity.
08
1 7 bits, odd parity.
2 8 bits, non parity.

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F-09-X key

‰ Operation mode for the key

f-09-01 03 Operating as a MODE key to display comparator upper

and lower limits, and time and date.
Operating as M- key to subtract Count data from M+
1 memory.

‰ Decimal Point and Weight Data for RS-232C Output

Decimal point="."
f-09-02 03
Stable weight data format ="ST,+001.23456 kg"
Decimal point = “,”
1 Stable weight data format = “ST,+001,2346 kg”
Decimal point = “.”
2 Stable weight data format = “WT,+001.2346 kg”
Decimal point = “,”
3 Stable weight data format = “WT,+001,2346 kg”

F-10-X External Control Signal Input

‰ Control Signal Input #1 and #2.

Select an input (key function) as listed below for each
f-10-01 Functions f-10-01 and f-10-02.
Prepare a 3.5mm #1 #2 #2 #1
stereo jack plug and
connect one or two
f-10-02 switches to this.
COMMON

03 Reset RESET . (Factory Setting for f-10-01)

13 Enter ENTER . (Factory Setting for f-10-02)
2 Tare TARE .
3 Zero ZERO .
4 Sample SAMPLE .
5 Remote Scale REMOTE SCALE .
6 Total TOTAL .
7 M+ M+ .
8 Standby / Operate STANDBY/OPERATE .
9 Print PRINT .

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F-11-X Time & Date

‰ Time and Date Display.

Select the order of date display.
f-11-01 0 Year-Month-Date.
13 Month-Date-Year.
2 Date-Month-Year.

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 11. ACAI FUNCTION
11-1. ACAI Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement
TARE
The ACAITM (Automatic Counting Accuracy STABL ENTERED ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
      
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.8888828
Improvement) function recalculates the unit
weight as more pieces are added to
improve count accuracy.
pcs
ACAI AAWEIGHT (kg)
SAMPLE
12134567893 . 1 08
When the scale calculates the unit weight TOO LIGHT 234A56UUW (g)
from sample pieces, the more sample pieces 12314567111 . 0 00
that are used, the higher the accuracy.

ACAI Notes
‰ You must do the ACAI procedure just after you set the unit weight. The samples must be
still on the weighing pan.
‰ Do not take the samples off until the end of the ACAI procedure.
‰ You don’t have to count out the pieces when you add, just stay within the ACAI range.
‰ Continue the ACAI procedure to reach the largest amount that you will be counting.
‰ If you want the most precise counting results for every different batch of the same items,
use ACAI every time you start counting the next batch.
‰ The ACAI does not work when you use a remote scale if the unit weight was set on the
main scale and vice versa.
‰ The ACAI function is initially set to manual operation when the unit weight is set digitally
by the keyboard, by ID memory or using computer via the serial interface. This can be
set to the automatic mode. The ACAI mode when the unit weight is entered by ID or
digital input is controlled by F-Function f-02-02. It is initially set at “0”, ACAI manual
operation mode. Set to “1” for automatic operation mode.

11-2. ACAI Automatic Operation

      
1. To start ACAI automatic
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operation, the unit weight
must be registered and the
samples still on the
.8888810
A2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12134567891 . 1 10
weighing pan. 23ASAMUUW (g)
12341567111 . 0 00

      
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.8888821
2. Add pieces within the nearest
ACAI range (refer to table pcs
below). A good rule of thumb ACAI A2WEIGHT (kg)
is to roughly double the 12134567892 . 3 31
amount on the weighing pan. 23ASAMUUW (g)
12341567111 . 0 00

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 Pcs On the ACAI
Weighing Pan Addition Range 60 63~123
10 13~27 70 73~139
20 23~50 80 83~153
30 33~71 90 93~167
40 43~90 100 103~300
50 53~107 over 200 203~493

STABLE STABLE STABLE

 

ACAI  ACAI  ACAI

As you add, the ACAI When you stop adding After the new unit
indicator will be ON and the display weight is calculated,
as long as you are in becomes STABLE, the the indicator will
range. ACAI indicator will blink. disappear,

3. Continue adding pieces within the ACAI range until you have reached a sample size
as large as the largest number of pieces that you will be counting.

‰ When you have added the maximum number of pieces required, remove the
sample pieces and start your counting job.

11-3. ACAI Manual Operation

‰ The ACAI procedure can also be controlled manually. The ACAI will not recalculate
the unit weight until the ENTER key is pressed (as long as it is at the proper time
and the guidelines in the ACAI notes have been followed).
‰ The ACAI manual mode is controlled by F-Function f-02-01, set at “2”.
‰ To start ACAI manual operation, the unit weight must be registered and the samples
still on the weighing pan.

1. Add pieces within the nearest ACAI range       

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(refer to table in the previous section). The
ACAI indicator will stay ON as long as you
are within the ACAI range. ACAI
.8888821
A2WEIGHT (kg)
pcs
12134567892 . 3 31
23ASAMUUW (g)
12341567111 . 0 00

2. Wait until the display becomes stable and press the ENTER key.
When the new unit weight is calculated, the indicator will blink for a moment and
disappear.

3. Continue adding pieces within the ACAI range until you have reached a sample size
as large as the largest number of pieces that you will be counting.

‰ When you have added the maximum number of pieces required, remove the
sample pieces and start your counting job.

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 12. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE
‰ The scale has not only a standard RS-232C interface but also optional interfaces, Ch.1
and Ch.2.
‰ The specifications described in this section are common to all of the RS-232C interfaces.

12-1. RS-232C Specifications

Transmission system EIA RS-232C
Transmission form Asynchronous, bi-directional, half-duplex
Data format Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600 bps
Data: 7 bits + parity 1bit (even or odd)
or 8 bits (non-parity)
Start bit: 1 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit
Code: ASCII
Terminator: Data Send / CRLF (CR: 0Dh, LF: 0Ah)
Data Receive / CR or CRLF

LSB MSB 1 (-15V~-5V)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 (5V~15V)

Stop bit
Parity bit
Data bit
Start bit

Pin connections D-sub 9pin male connector

1 N.C.
2 Transmit data
3 Receive data
4 N.C.
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
Inside of the Scale 9 N.C.

‰ The scales are designated as DCE (Data Communication Equipment).

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12-2. Data Output Mode
‰ The data output modes and parameters are set by F-Functions in f-06 / 07 / 08-X
as described in the F-Function parameters, section 9.
‰ To control the scale using commands from an external device, refer to “12-5.
Command Mode”.
‰ Refer to “12-5. Command Mode” about the output data format.

Data Out Mode (f-06/07/08-01)

‰ Key Mode (f-06/07/08-01="0")
When the weight display is stable, data is sent by pressing the PRINT key.
The count display will blink when the data has been sent.
‰ Stream Mode (f-06/07/08-01="1")
Data is sent continuously. The data-update rate is approximately 5 times per second for
f-06/07/08-03="2". For f-06/07/08-3="0" or "1", the interval between continuous data is
approximately 2 seconds.
‰ Auto-print Mode A (f-06/07/08-01="2")
Data is sent if the WEIGHT display is stable at +5d (weighing display division) and
above. The next transmission can not occur until after the weight display falls below
+5d.
‰ Auto-print Mode B (f-06/07/08-01="3")
Data is sent if the WEIGHT display is stable at ±5d (weighing display division) and
above/below. The next transmission can not occur until after the weight display falls
between –5d and +5d.
To use with the UFC format.
Refer to "12-7. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) Function"

Data to be Sent (f-06/07/08-02)

Select which data is o be sent by keying in a 0 or 1 for the data: Date / time, ID
Number, PCS (count), weight or unit weight.

Example: Key in 0 1 1 0 0 to display 01100, this setting would send only the
ID number and the count.
      
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.f-06-02
Comparator
pcs ‘0’ not to send data
12345678C000045678id-001100 ‘1’ to send data
2 3 S A M U U W ( g ) 1 2 C l e a r I D
12345670 . 0 000045678901234567

Unit weight
Weight
PCS (count)
ID
Date / time

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Data Format (f-06/07/08-03)
‰ Format for AD-8121 MODE 1 or 2. (f-06/07/08-03="0")
‰ Format for AD-8121 MODE 3. (f-06/07/08-03="1")
‰ Format for general apparatuses, computers, etc. (f-06/07/08-03="2")

Baud Rate (f-06/07/08-04)

Select the baud rate according to the device to be connected.
‰ 2400 bps (f-06/07/08-04="0") Select 2400 bps to connect with an AD-8121.
‰ 4800 bps (f-06/07/08-04="1")
‰ 9600 bps (f-06/07/08-04="2")

12-3. Connecting the AD-8121 Printer / MODE 1 or MODE 2

‰ When using the AD-8121 printer (MODE1 or MODE 2), you will be able to get data:
Number of data items, total, maximum, minimum, mean value, range of data
(max. - min. data) and standard deviation.
‰ When using the AD-8121 with MODE 2, set f-06/07/08-02 to print pcs (count) data
only or weight data only.
‰ To print date and time, use the AD-8121’s calendar / clock function and set
f-06/07/08-2 to print pcs (count) data only or weight data only.

Print Operations Settings

Print By: F-Function f-06/07/08-01 Printer MODE
FC PRINT key 0 MODE 1
Auto Print 2 or 3 MODE 1
Printer DATA key 1 MODE 2

Example of f-06/07/08-02 settings

‰ To print pcs (count) data only: set f-06/07/08-02 at "00100"
‰ To print weight data only: set f-06/07/08-02 at "00010"
‰ To print pcs (count) and weight data: set f-06/07/08-02 at "00110"
‰ To print pcs, weight and Unit Weight data: set f-06/07/08-02 at "00111"
‰ To print total data (accumulated by the M+ key), press the TOTAL key so the
Count display shows the total, then press the PRINT key.
‰ If you are using the AD-8121’s statistic functions, then set f-06/07/08-02 at
"001#0" (# = 0 or 1) for pcs (count) data or "00010" for weight data.
‰ MODE 1 and 2 of the AD-8121 can not print ID numbers.

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12-4. Connecting the AD-8121 Printer / MODE 3
‰ When using MODE 3 of the AD-8121 printer, printouts are obtained using the
PRINT key (f-06/07/08-01 = 0), or auto-print mode A/B (f-06/07/08-01 =2 or 3).
‰ MODE 3 can print the ID number with its item code.
‰ To print date/time, set f-06/07/08-02 at "1####" (# = 0 or 1).
‰ The total data (accumulated by the M+ key) will be printed along with the
number of additions to M+ memory.

The AD-8121 / MODE 3 does not have statistical functions.

AD-8121 Printout Sample

MODE 1 MODE 3
ID number ID 000123
Item code ABCDEFGHIJKL
QT +1241 PC pcs (count) QT +2168 PC
WT +3.155 kg Weight ST +3.104 kg
UW +2.542305 g Unit weight UW +1.4316 g
*
QT +1272 PC ID 000123
WT +3.233 kg ABCDEFGHIJKL
UW +2.542305 g QT +1989 PC
* ST +2.848 kg
AQ +2513 PC UW +1.4316 g
Number of
accumulation N 2
TOTAL TOTAL
+4157 PC

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12-5. Command Mode
‰ In the command mode, the scale is controlled by commands that come from an
external device, computer etc.
Do not set f-06/07/08-01="1" (stream mode) to use with the command mode. if
you don’t want to use command mode together with key mode or auto-print mode,
set f-06/07/08-01="4" (command mode only).
‰ Use a D-sub 9 pin cable (straight type) to connect with a computer.
Option cable: AX-KO2466-200, D-sub 9 pin, 2m

Command List
Command Definition Notes
@ Start / stop continuous data transmission.
A Same as RESET key. Key command
“D,1.23CRLF” sets the tare
D Set a known tare weight.
weight as "1.23kg".
Store the unit weight in use, other values and Refer to the data format.
E
specified item code to ID memory. Refer f-01-05
“F123CRLF” recalls from
F Recall a unit weight from ID memory.
ID000123.
“G,0.123CRLF” sets the unit
G Set a known unit weight. weight as "0.123g" (or "0.123 lb").
I Same as the REMOTE SCALE key.
Key command
J Same as the TOTAL key.
K Same as the M+ key.
Key command
P Same as the STANDBY/OPERATE key.
Q Send data immediately. Data depends on
S Send stable data after accepting command. f-06/07/08-02
T Same as the TARE key. Key command
X Request a list of the F-Function parameters. The last data terminates with
Y Request a list of the ID memory contents. <EOT> (04H)
Z Same as the ZERO key. Key command
ON Turn the display ON.
OFF Turn the display OFF.
?ID Send the ID number and item code in use.
?QT Send the pcs (count) data.
?WT Send the weight data. Refer to the data format for the
?UW Send the unit weight in use. reply.
?AQ Send the total (accumulated) M+ memory count
d t
?AN Send the number of additions to M+ memory.
?TR Send the tare weight in use.
?MR Send the specified ID memory contents.

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Command Definition Notes
Store the unit weight and tare weight into the specified ID
MR
memory.
MI Store the item code into the specified ID memory. Refer to the data
ML Store the comparator limits into the specified ID memory. format for the reply.
Store the total count and number of additions into the
MA
specified ID memory.
“CM,1.23CRLF” clears
CM Clear the specified ID memory contents
content of id000123.
?FC Send the specified F-Function setting. Refer to the data
FC Store the specified F-Function setting value. format for the reply.

Acknowledgment and Error Codes

When the scale receives an external command, it reacts as follows:
‰ If the command requests a data reply, the scale will send the data.
For other commands, the scale will send an acknowledgment <AK> (06H) upon
acceptance of the command.
‰ If the command is I , S , T or Z , the scale will send a second acknowledgment
<AK> (06H) when the command operation is completed.

If an error occurs, the scale will send an error code.

‰ The error format is E C , E n CR LF , "n" being the error number.

En Definition Notes
E0 Communication error Parity error, framing error, etc.
E1 Undefined command error The command does not exist for the scale.
The scale is not in a state where a command
E2 Scale not ready error.
could be expected.
E4 Too many characters error The command contains too many characters.
E6 Format error The command contains invalid characters.
Value is out of range. The tare weight is more
E7 Out of range error
than the capacity, etc.

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Data Format “ ” in examples below shows “Space” (20H).

[
‰ Store the unit weight in use, other values (according to f-01-05) and specified item
code
Command E , 1 2 3 C LF Stores into id000123 with no item code.
E , 1 2 3 , a b c C LF Stores into id000123 with item code
" b ”
Reply AK

‰ ID number and item code

Command ? I D C LF

Reply I D , 0 0 0 1 2 3 C LF A B C D E F G H I J K L C LF

ID number Item code (These are “space” for no item code.)

‰ PCS (Count ) data

Command ? Q T C LF
Reply Q T , + 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 P C C LF Stable positive data
[
U S , - 0 0 0 0 5 6 7 8 P C C LF Unstable negative data
[

O L , + 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 P C C LF "E" display
[

‰ Weight data
Command ? W T C LF
Reply S T , + 0 0 1 . 2 3 4 6 k g C LF Stable positive data
[

S T , - 0 0 2 . 7 2 5 5 l b C LF Stable negative data

[

U S , - 0 0 1 2 . 3 4 6 l b C LF Unstable negative data

[

U S , + 0 0 0 5 . 5 9 3 k g C LF Unstable positive data

[

O L , + 9 9 9 9 . 9 9 9 k g C LF "E" display
[

O L , - 9 9 9 9 . 9 9 9 l b C LF "-E" display
[

‰ Unit weight
Command ? U W C LF
Reply U W , + 1 . 2 3 4 5 6 7 g C LF
[
[

U W , + 0 . 2 7 2 5 3 1 l b C LF
[

‰ Total count
Command ? A Q C LF
Reply A Q , + 0 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 P C C LF
[

‰ Accumulation number
Command ? A N C LF

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 Reply A N , 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 C LF
‰ Tare weight
Command ? T R C LF
Reply T R , + 0 0 1 . 2 3 4 6 k g C LF

[
‰ Request the scale to reply with the contents of ID memory.
Command ? M R , 1 2 3 C LF Request the contents of id000123.
Reply M R , 0 0 0 1 2 3 , a b c d e f g h i j k l ,
1 2 . 3 4 5 6 7 , + 0 0 0 . 2 3 4 5 , + 0 0 0
0 1 3 5 7 , + 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 6 , + 0 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 , 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 C LF
MR, ID number (6 digit), item code (12 digits), unit weight (8 digits including decimal
point), tare weight (9 digits including sign and decimal point), upper limit (9
digits including sign), lower limit (9 digits including sign), total count (9 digits
including sign), number of additions (8 digit) CR LF .

Command ? M R C LF Request the contents of the next ID.

Reply M R , 0 0 0 1 2 4 , A B C D E F G H I J K L ,
2 3 . 4 5 6 7 8 , + 0 0 0 . 2 3 4 5 , + 0 0 0
0 1 3 5 7 , + 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 6 , + 0 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 , 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 5 C LF

‰ Store the unit weight and tare weight into a specified ID memory.
Command M R , 1 2 3 , 1 . 2 3 , 0 . 3 4 5 C LF

ID # Unit weight Tare weight

Reply AK

ID number: Maximum 6 digit

Unit weight: Maximum 8 digit including decimal point
Tare weight: Maximum 8 digit including decimal point ("kg" or "lb"
depends on f-00 setting).

‰ Store the item code into a specified ID memory.

Command M I , 1 2 3 , a b c d C LF

ID # Item code
Reply AK

ID Number: Maximum 6 digit

Item Code: Maximum 12 digit
The example above is stored as “a b c d ”
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[

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‰ Store the comparator limits into a specified ID memory.
Command M L , 1 2 3 , + 1 0 1 0 , + 9 9 0 C LF

ID # Upper Limit Lowe Limit

Reply AK

ID number: Maximum 6 digit

Upper limit: Maximum 9 digit including sign
Lower limit: Maximum 9 digit including sign

‰ Store the total count and number of additions into a specified ID memory.
Command M A , 1 2 3 , + 6 7 8 9 , 1 2 3 C LF

ID # Total Count # of Additions

Reply AK

ID number: Maximum 6 digits

Total count: Maximum 9 digits including sign
Number of addition: Maximum 8 digits
‰ Request the scale to reply with the F-Function settings.
Command ? F C , 0 5 0 1 C LF Request the setting of f-05-01.
Reply F C , 0 5 0 1 , 0 C LF f-05-01 = 0

F-# Setting value

Command ? F C C LF Request to reply with the setting of the next F-Function.

Reply F C , 0 5 0 2 , 0 C LF f-05-02 = 0

‰ Store the specified F-Function setting value

Command F C , 0 5 0 3 , + 1 2 3 4 C LF Set “1234” as the Upper limit.

F-# Setting value

F-Function number: 4 digits
Setting value: Maximum 8 digits including sign.
Reply AK

Command O N C LF Start with new settings.

Reply AK

Having finished the "FC" command, send the "ON" command to start the scale with
new settings. The scale replies <AK> (06H) and starts.

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12-6. Using a Bar Code Reader
‰ The bar code reader can be connected to the RS-232C interface on the scale. It can
read bar codes for the ID number, unit weight, tare weight and comparator limits.
‰ Any of the RS-232C interfaces can be used for the bar code reader.
‰ Set the F-Function f-06/07/08-01="5" to use a bar code reader.
For example, to use Ch.1 (PORT 1), set f-07-01="5".

‰ Refer to “13-1. OP-01 Bar Code Reader” about the optional bar code reader.

Requirement for the Bar Code Reader

Interface EIA RS-232C
Baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600 bps
Character code ASCII
Terminator CR or CRLF
Bar code EAN/JAN, UPC, Codabar (NW-7), Interleaved 2 of 5,
Code39 etc., depending on the bar code reader.
Connector D-Sub 9pin connector (recommended)

In most cases, a bar code reader with an RS-232C interface is to connect directly
with a personal computer. The signals must be converted to connect this kind of bar
code reader with the scale. Refer to the diagram below.

RS-232C adapter or cable

Bar Code Reader
D-Sub 9pin
Female connector

D-Sub 9 pin D-Sub 9 pin

female connector male connector
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9

Do not use RS-232C adapter/cable to connect the bar cod reader (OP-01) to the
RS-232C interface on the scale.

Some bar codes will have start and stop characters. But, set your bar code reader
not to send those characters to the scale. The scale doesn’t accept such data.

EAN/JAN/UPC bar codes usually have a check digit and other bar codes may have
either. But, set your bar code reader not to send the check digit. The scale doesn’t
accept such data. If sent, the scale cannot tell the difference between data and the
check digit.

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 ‰ Read the instruction/technical manual of your bar code reader to connect it with the
scale.
Bar Code Data and Format
‰ The bar code data that the scale accepts are ID number, unit weight, tare weight
and comparator limits.
‰ The bar code has "2 digit identification code + 6 digit numbers" for the ID number
and "2 digit identification code + maximum 10 digit numbers including sign and decimal
point" for the other data.
‰ The unit weight and tare weight must be within 6 digits, except insignificant zeros.
Unit weight 123.456 g: “12+123.456” acceptable
“12+00123.456” acceptable
“12+0123.4560” not acceptable
Tare weight 10 kg: “15+10” acceptable
“15+0000010.0” acceptable
“15+010.00000” not acceptable
‰ The comparator limits must be within 7 digits, except insignificant zeros.
Upper limit: “17+123” acceptable
“17+000000123” acceptable
“17+012345670” not acceptable

Bar Code Identification

Numbers Function
Data Code
Recall the unit weight by ID
ID Number 01 6 digits ID number. number. Similar function to “3-5.
Unit Weight By ID Number”.
Enter a unit weight in “g” directly.
Unit Weight 10 digits including sign
12 Similar to “3-4. Unit Weight by
(g) and decimal point.
KEYBOARD”
Enter a unit weight in “lb” directly.
Unit Weight 10 digits including sign
13 Similar to “3-4. Unit Weight by
(lb) and decimal point.
KEYBOARD”
Enter a unit weight in “lb/1000pcs”
Unit Weight 10 digits including sign
14 directly. Similar to “3-4. Unit
(lb/1000pcs) and decimal point.
Weight by KEYBOARD”.
Enter a tare weight in “kg” directly.
Tare Weight 10 digits including sign
15 Similar to “4-1. Using the
(kg) and decimal point.
KEYBOARD TARE key”.
Enter a tare weight in “lb” directly.
Tare Weight 10 digits including sign
16 Similar to “4-1. Using the
(lb) and decimal point.
KEYBOARD TARE key”.
Comparator Change comparator upper limit
17 10 digits including sign.
Upper limit temporarily.

Comparator Change comparator lower limit

18 10 digits including sign.
Lower limit temporarily.

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 Enter a tare weight in “g” directly.
Tare Weight 10 digits including sign
19 Similar to “4-1. Using the
(g) and decimal point.
KEYBOARD TARE key”.

‰ If the EAN/JAN/UPC-A is used for ID number, put leading zeros (that are “0” for the
high-order digits) to keep the necessary digit number.
Example of ID number “000123”
EAN/JAN-13 010000000123[3] ([3] shows check digit)
EAN-8 0100123[5] ([5] shows check digit)
UPC-A 01000000123[5] ([5] shows check digit)
When the data from bar code reader is not acceptable, the scale will beep 4 times.
‘The data contains too many digits or too many significant digits.
‘The data contains invalid identification code.
‘The data is out of range. (The tare data is more than the capacity, etc.)
‘The tare or unit weight has a minus sign.
‘The data has start / stop characters or a check digit. These will lead to the
invalid identification code, too many digits and so on.
The check digit may be accepted as a wrong number.
Do not set the bar code reader to send the check digit.
Example: EAN-8 / 0100123[5] ([5] is a check digit) can be accepted as ID number
“001235”.

Examples of Bar Code

ID Number = 123456 Interleaved 2 of 5

01123456

ID Number = 123456 EAN/JAN-13

0100001234562

ID Number = 123 EAN/JAN-8

01001235

ID Number = 123 UPC-A

010000001235

Unit weight = 123.456g Code 39

*12+123.456*

Unit weight = 0.27217 lb Code 39

*13+000.27217*

Tare weight = 1.234 kg Code 39

*15+00001.234*

Tare weight = 0.5 lb Code 39

*16+0.5*

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Comparator upper limit
Codabar (NW-7)
=12345 A17+000012345A

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12-7. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) Function
‰ The UFC function allows you to print out as you format the printer (UFC format).
‰ The scale can store the UFC format as text data. It will include parameters to
replace with the count data, weight data and so on.
‰ The maximum number of text data is 384 characters.
‰ Using “PF” command, the text data has to be sent to the scale in advance.
When the PRINT key is pressed or by auto-print mode A/B, the scale will send
the stored text data with the parameters replaced by the original data.
‰ Terminator for the “PF” command is "CR" or "CRLF".
‰ The UFC format data can be sent through one RS-232C interface only.
Set one of f-06/07/08-01 at "6", "7" or "8" to send the data. The others must be set
at "0" ~"5" ("4" will be recommended if the other format data is not necessary to
send).

Store Text Data into the Scale Memory

Command P F , $ P C , ‘ T E X T ‘ , # 2 0 ,
$ S P 2 , &
$ C R , $ L F , $ W T , $ C R , $ L F C LF

Reply AK Terminator

The “PF” command sends text data that will include:

‰ Parameters for the scale data and control codes

Parameter Data & Code Parameter Data & Code
$PC Count $CP Comparator result
$WT Weight $DT Date
$UW Unit weight in use $TM Time
$TR Tare weight in use $CM Comma
$TL Total count $SP Space
$AN Accumulation numbers $CR Carriage Return
$CD ID number in use $LF Line Feed
$NM Item code in use

These parameters must be used capital letters.

‰ ASCII text string

Text string is described in single quote marks as ‘Data’.
The single quote itself is written as ’’(2 single quotes).
Example: Text ‘ABC’ is described as ‘’’ABC’’’.
‰ The ASCII hexadecimal code
The ASCII hexadecimal codes are written in the form “#" + 2 hexadecimal digits.
This will mainly be used to send control codes that can’t be described as a text string.

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 Example: #04 “EOT” of ASCII code

‰ Repeat data
The control codes $SP, $CR and $LF can be used with “ + maximum 2 digit
number”. That code will be repeated the number of times designated.
Example: $LF 9 Repeat “$LF” 9 times.
$SP 12 Put 12 “Spaces”.

‰ Link mark “&”

If you will send more than 2 lines of data, attach “&” to the end of the first line. Then,
the scale considers the data to be continued.

“Space” or “,” will be used to separate these data. You can skip them, but you
cannot skip “,” after “PF”. You must start with “PF,”.

Data Format for the Scale Data “ ” in examples below shows “Space” (20H).
[
Parameters for the scale data will be replaced by the format below when the scale
sends them out.

Data has a fixed number of digits including a sign and a decimal point. The
insignificant zeros are replaced by “Space (20H)” (except the ID number).

$PC + 1 2 3 4 P C 1234 pcs / 9 digit data + 3 digit unit

[
[
[
[

$WT + 4 . 3 2 1 0 k g 4.3210 kg / 9 digit data + 3 digit unit

[
[

$UW + 1 . 2 3 4 5 6 7 g 1.234567 g / 9 digit data + 3 digit unit

[
[

$TR + 1 . 2 3 4 5 k g 1.2345 kg / 9 digit data + 3 digit unit

[
[

$TL + 9 9 9 9 9 9 P C 999999 pcs / 9 digit data + 3 digit unit

[
[

$AN 1 2 3 4 1234 times / 8 digit data

[
[
[
[

$CD 0 0 0 1 2 3 ID Number 000123 / 6 digit data

$NM Z D 5 . 6 V 12 characters
[

[
[
[
[

$CP O K Result is “OK” / 2 characters

Result is not available.
[
[

$DT 0 3 / 1 8 / 2 0 0 3 The order of date obeys f-11-01.

$TM 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 12(h) 34(m) 56(s)

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Examples of PF command and AD-8121 Printout Sample
AD-8121 Printout “PF” Command
(f-06/07/08-03=” 0” or “1”)

ID 000123 PF,‘ID ~’,$CD,$CR,$LF,&

PN Z D 5.6V ‘PN ~’,$NM,$CR,$LF,&
Count ‘Count’,$CR,$LF,&
+1234 PC $SP 4,$PC,$CR,$LF,&
Unit Weight ‘Unit ~Weight’,$CR,$LF,&
+1.234567 g $SP 4,$UW,$CR,$LF,&
Weight ‘Weight’,$CR,$LF,&
+1.5235 kg $SP 4,$WT,$CR,$LF,&
$CR,$LF,&
03/18/2003 $SP 3,$DT,$CR,$LF,&
12:34:56 $SP 3,$TM,$CR,$LF,&
$CR,$LF,&
A&D FC-5000i ‘ ~~A&D ~FC-5000i’,$CR,$LF

Terminator codes

"~" shows "Space.".

Normally the printer needs to receive the terminator, and do not forget to add the
terminator code(s) to the end of text data.

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 13. OPTIONS
13-1. OP-01 Bar Code Reader
The OP-01 includes a bar code reader, RS-232C cable, AC adapter (100V~240V),
power plug adapter (US to European plug) and a setting-up bar code sheet.
‰ The OP-01 bar code reader can be connected to one of the RS-232C interfaces. It
can read bar codes for the ID number, unit weight, tare weight and comparator
limits.

‰ When the bar code reader reads the ID number, the scale will recall unit weight
from ID memory instead of by using the ID key.

‰ Set the F-Function f-06/07/08-01="5" to use a bar code reader.

For example, to use Ch.1 (PORT 1), set f-07-01="5".

Refer to “12-6. Using a Bar Code Reader” about the bar code data and prepare bar
code labels.

‰ The OP-01 bar code reader can be connected to one of the RS-232C interfaces. It
can read bar codes for the ID number, unit weight, tare weight and comparator
limits.

LED
Scanner Window Indicates RED
Emits light to as standby position.
read bar code.
Indicates GREEN on
Buzzer successful read.
Beeps on successful
read and decode.

TRIGGER switch
Triggers the bar code
scanner. Cable interface port
for cable connecting.

• Aim the scanner at the barcode and press the trigger.

RIGHT
01123456
• Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space.
• Do not hold the scanner directly over the barcode.
WRONG
01123456
• Maximum reading distance is approx. 15 mm (6 inches).

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Using OP-01 Bar Code Reader
1. Plug the modular connector of RS-232C cable
into the port on the bottom of bar code reader,
and twist the lock to the right to lock it.
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to
the RS-232C interface of the scale.
3. Plug in the AC adapter for OP-01. AC adapter
Lock
jack is located at the side of the RS-232C cable
connector.
RS-232C cable
4. Set the F-Function f-06/07/08-01="5"
according to the interface you connected.
For example, to use Ch.1 (PORT 1), set
f-07-01="5".
5. Read the next bar codes step by step, then the AC adapter plug
bar code reader will be set to work with the
scale.

This sets the RS-232C to be 9600 bps and 8 bits data / non parity. Set the
F-Function f-06/07/08-04="2" and f-06/07/08-05="2". For example, to use Ch.1
(PORT 1), set f-07-04="2" and f-07-05="2".
By this set-up, the FC-i / FC-Si can accept bar codes of EAN-13/8, JAN-13/8,
UPC-A/E, Codabar (NW-7), Interleaved 2 of 5 and Code 39.

The UPC-A bar code can not be used together with EAN/JAN-13.
Refer to "Note 1" at "Step 4".

Note 1: When using UPC-A bar code, skip "Step 4".

STEP Set-up Bar Code Definition

Step 1 Start of configuration

Step 2 Rest to default settings

Step 3 Select RS-232C interface

Step 4
Force UPC-A to EAN-13
Refer to Note 1

Disable transmitting UPC-A

Step 5
check digit

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 Disable transmitting UPC-E
Step 6
check digit

Disable transmitting EAN-13

Step 7
check digit

Disable transmitting EAN-8

Step 8
check digit

Disable transmitting
Step 9 CODABAR Start/Stop
character

Disable transmitting CODE 39

Step 10
check digit

Disable transmitting
Step 11
Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit

Step 12 End of configuration

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13-2. OP-02 Ni-MH Battery Pack
Using OP-02 Battery Pack
‰ By using the OP-02 Ni-MH battery pack, the scale can be operated for around 10
hours, after a full charge and using no other options.

1. After making sure that the battery switch on the battery pack is "OFF" position,
insert the battery pack firmly into the rear side of the scale.

OP-02 Slot

Battery Switch

Lock Screw

2. Tighten the lock screw on the battery pack.

3. When desired, turn the battery switch on to supply power to the scale. The display
will come on after its self-check.

4. Use the STANDBY/OPERATE key to STABL

TARE
ZERO TOTAL M+ SCALE
ENTERED
turn the display on or off. When the       
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scale is in standby mode,
a period appears in the
weight display as an
STANDBY
OPERAT ACAI
.888888 .
Standby Indicator
pcs
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
indicator. SAMPLE
123456789012345678901234567
TOO LIGHT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
123456789012345678901234567

When the count display shows “lo bat” for low       

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battery, the battery power is almost exhausted
and should be recharged. .lo bat
Calibration End
pcs
Before getting to low battery, the display will Calibration weight (kg)
show “lo bat” on and off to indicate that the 123456789012345678901210 . 0 00
battery power is coming close to low battery.

The STANDBY/OPERATE key only turns the display on or off (and

keeps the scale warmed up on standby). When the scale is not used
for a long periods, switch the battery switch to "OFF" position.

Recharging the Battery

1. Turn the battery switch off on the battery pack.

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2. Fully loosen the lock screw and remove the battery.

‰ If you want to recharge the battery while it is still in the scale, you may do so. In that
case, disregard step 2 – but do not turn the battery switch on. If you wish to use the
scale, connect another AC adapter.

3. Connect the AC adapter to the battery pack.

‰ The battery pack will take about 15 hours to fully charge.
‰ Charge the battery pack at a temperature between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
‰ Do not charge too long as overcharging will reduce the life of batteries.
‰ Be sure to charge the battery pack when using for the first time or if it was not used
for long time (more than one month). Two or three times of recharging may be
needed to reach full charge.
‰ Be sure to use the AC adapter that is provided with the scale.

Battery AC Adapter AC Adapter

Charge Scale operation
switch to battery pack to scale
ON or OFF Connected Connected Yes Operational
ON or OFF Not connected Connected No Operational
OFF Connected Not connected Yes Not operational
ON Connected Not connected No Not recommended (See note)
Note The scale will be operational. After connecting the AC adapter to the battery
pack, you may have to turn the battery switch OFF once and turn it ON to
operate the scale.

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13-3. OP-03 2 Ch. RS-232C
Multiple RS-232C interfaces expanding your counting applications are obtained by
installing OP-03.

OP-03 Installation Standard RS-232C

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the scale.

2. Remove the two screws and panel
covering the OP-03/04 slot.
3. Connect the connector in the scale to the
OP-03 unit.
4. Secure the OP-03 unit using the screws OP-03/04 slot
removed in the step 2 above.
Ch. 2
‰ Specifications are same as the standard
RS-232C interface and refer to “12. Ch. 1
RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE”.

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13-4. OP-04 RS-232C and Comparator Relay Output
Multiple RS-232C interfaces and relay output for the comparator results are obtained
by installing OP-04.

OP-04 Installation
‰ See the OP-03 installation.
‰ OP-04 is installed to the same slot as option OP-03.
‰ The RS-232C specifications are same as the standard RS-232C interface.
Refer to “12. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE”.

Comparator Relay Output

RS-232C Ch. 1

Comparator Relay Output Circuit

Solid state relay Output connector Mating connector
MSTB 2.5/4-GF-5.08 MSTB 2.5/4-STF-5.08
LO
(Attached to the OP-04)
1 COM
2 LO
3 OK
OK
4 HI 1 2 3 4
7 mm

HI

Inside of the Scale

Maximum rating of the Relay Output

The maximum rating of the replay output is as follows.
‰ Maximum voltage: 50V DC
‰ Maximum current: 100mA DC
‰ Maximum ON resistance: 8Ω

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13-5. OP-05 Remote Scale Interface
A two-scale system using the scale is possible by installing OP-05 and connecting a
remote scale. You can use any load cell platform that meets the conditions in this section.

OP-05 Installation
1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the scale.
2. Remove the two screws and panel
covering the Remote scale slot.
3. Connect the connector in the scale to the
OP-05 unit. Remote scale slot

4. Secure the OP-05 unit using the screws

removed in the step 2 above.
‰ If you are not using the remote scale for the
moment, attach the protective screw cap to
the remote scale connector.

Load cell

Notes on Using the Remote Scale

‰ To get a highly accurate counting unit weight, use the main scale to register the unit
weight and use ACAI feature. After registration, switch to the remote scale to count.
‰ If f-01-03 is set at “1”, then the scale will automatically switch to the remote scale
after the unit weight (by sample pieces) is registered by the main scale.
Pressing the SAMPLE key will always return to the main scale.
‰ Be aware that both the main and remote scales have separate tare values. So, if
you want to use a tare container on both, it must be tared on both.
‰F-Function f-01-06 can be set so the remote scale has an independent unit weight,
or is restricted to the same as the main scale.

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Specifications for Remote Scale
The scale has the ability of driving up to 4 load cells (350Ω) in a remote scale
(platform). Set for the capacity range 0.5kg to 5,000kg (1 lb to 10,000 lb).

‰ The scale has the ability of driving up to 4 load cells (350Ω) in a remote scale
(platform).
‰ Capacity range for the remote scale is 0.5kg to 5,000kg (1 lb to 10,000 lb).
‰ Minimum output at zero point is 1mV.
‰ Maximum output at full load is 14mV.
Excitation Voltage of the scale is 5V.
‰ Cable length should be kept under 5m (16.5 ft.) for higher accuracy.
‰ Pin connection (JM:NJC-207-PF):

The Load Cell and Input Sensitivity

The relationship between load cell and input sensitivity (X) for the scale is follows:
‰ Example Load Cell Capacity 100kg “A”
Rated Output 3mV/V “B”
Min., Division of Display 0.01kg “D”

‰ When a single Load Cell is used, 5,000 x B x D

“X”= µV
the following formula should apply: A

‰ System design will be satisfactory if “X” is “X” = 1.5µV.

greater than 0.5µV. In the example above

Capacity and Resolution

‰ The resolution of the remote scale is automatically determined during the calibration
procedure. The following is to enable you to calculate the resolution for a given capacity.
1. Decide the capacity value and assign it to “Ws”. Maximum 5 digits.
2. Get the maximum count “Ns” for the capacity. Ignore the decimal point and add “0”
to Ws until it is 5 digits.
3. Calculate: d’=Ns/10,000.
4. Decide the minimum division “d”.
d’=1 Æ d=1
2≥d’>1 Æ d=2
5≥d’>2 Æ d=5
d’>5 Æ d=10 This should be changed to d=1, dividing Ns by 10.
5. Now “Ns x d” and the resolution 1/No = d/Ns can be determined.

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 Step Parameters Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1 Ws 200kg 30.0kg 600kg
2 Ns 20,000 30,000 60,000
3 d’ 2 3 6
4 d 2 (=0.02kg) 5 (=0.005kg) 10 (=0.1kg)
5 Ns x d 20,000 x 2 30,000 x 5 6,000 x 1
1/No (=d/Ns) 1/10,000 1/6,000 1/6,000

6. Calculate the voltage sensitivity “Es”.

Es = (As-Ao) x 5,000 x 1/No (µV) [5,000 means excitation voltage 5V]
Ao: Load cell output at zero point (mV/V)
As: Load cell output at full capacity (mV/V)
7. Check the voltage sensitivity “Es”.
Es≥0.5µV Æ Calculated “Ns x d” is fixed. In example 3 in the step 5, a 600kg x
0.1kg scale will be obtained.
Es<0.5µV Æ Change “d” for new resolution 1/No.
d=1 Æ 2
d=2 Æ 5
d=5 Æ 10 Æ 1 (dividing “Ns” by 10)
In example 1,
the new d=5: 1/No=d/Ns=5/20,000=1/4,000 (200kg x 0.05kg)
In example 2,
the new d=1 and Ns=3,000: 1/No=d/Ns=1/3,000 (30kg x
0.01kg)
Using the new 1/No, go to step 6 and repeat it until Es≥0.5µV in step
7.

Remote Scale kg/lb relationship USA Version ONLY

‰ When the capacity was set by “kg”:
Let capacity x minimum division = Ws x Wd (kg)
When:
d = 1, then Wd (lb) = Wd (kg) x 2
d = 2, then Wd (lb) = Wd (kg) x 5/2
d = 5, then Wd (lb) = Wd (kg) x 2
And:
Ws (lb) = Wd (kg) x No
Example: 15kg x 0.002kg, No = 15kg/0.002kg =7,500
Wd (lb) = 0.002 x 5/2 = 0.005 (lb)
Ws (lb) = 0.005 (lb) x 7,500 = 37.5 (lb)
‰ When the capacity was set by “lb”:
Let capacity x minimum division = Ws x Wd (lb)
When:
d = 1, then Wd (kg) = Wd (lb) x 1/2
d = 2, then Wd (kg) = Wd (lb) x 1/2
d = 5, then Wd (kg) = Wd (lb) x 2/5
And:
Ws (kg) = Wd (lb) x No
Example: 30lb x 0.005lb, No = 30lb/0.005lb =6,000

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 Wd (kg) = 0.005 x 2/5 = 0.002 (kg)
Ws (kg) = 0.002 (kg) x 6,000 = 12 (kg)
Calibrating the Remote Scale
When a remote scale is newly connected, set the capacity and calibrate the scale
using a weight.
The scale must be warmed up (plugged in) for at least 30 minutes before starting
calibration.
1. Remove the calibration switch cover, and       
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press the calibration CAL switch.
The scale shows “CAL” in the count display. .88Cal10
[ZERO] Calibration
pcs
‰ Press the CAL switch to exit without 1234567890123
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
calibrating the scale. 1234567890123

2. Press the REMOTE SCALE key to SCALE “1”: Main Scale

display SCALE “2”. SCALE “2”: Remote Scale
      
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When SCALE “1” is displayed, press the
REMOTE SCALE key again. .88Cal10
Maximum Capacity (kg)
pcs
‰ Once the remote scale has been Cal4567890123aaaaaaaaa10 . 0 00
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
calibrated, the display will go to step 4. 1234567890123

      
3. Use the 0 Æ 9 and . 10-key pad 882
to display the desired capacity.
(Example of capacity 2000kg) .88Cal10
Maximum Capacity (kg)
pcs
Cal4567890123aaaaaaaaa12000
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123
ABC DEF GHI JKL
1 2 3 4 5 .

MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ #

6 7 8 9 0 C

      
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.88Cal10
4. Press the ENTER key.
The capacity value stops blinking.
pcs
Maximum Capacity (kg)
‰ When the remote scale has been ENTER Cal4567890123aaaaaaaaa2000 . 0
changed or to change capacity, [TARE] Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123
go back to step 3.

5. Press the ENTER key again to       

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store the capacity entered and
the remote scale is ready to be
calibrated.
.88Cal10
[ZERO] Calibration
pcs
ENTER 1234567890123
[TARE] Gravity Acceleration
1234567890123

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 6. Go to step 2 in section “9-1. Calibration Procedure Using a Weight”
to calibrate the remote scale.

14. SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL FC-500i FC-1000i FC-2000i FC-5000i FC-10Ki FC-20Ki FC-50Ki
Capacity (k)g 500 g 1 kg 2 kg 5000 g 10 kg 20 kg 50 kg
Resolution (k)g 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.2 g 0.5 g 1g 2g 5g
Capacity lb 1 lb 2 lb 5 lb 10 lb 20 lb 50 lb 100 lb
Resolution lb 0.0001 lb 0.0002 lb 0.0005 lb 0.001 lb 0.002 lb 0.005 lb 0.01 lb
Sample Size 10 pieces normal – 5, 25, 50, 100 or random number, user selectable
Min. Unit Weight
0.01 g 0.02 g 0.04 g 0.1 g 0.2 g 0.4 g 1g
(Normal mode)
Min. Unit Weight
0.0005 g 0.001 g 0.002 g 0.005 g 0.01 g 0.02 g 0.05 g
(Fine mode)
Non-linearity ±0.05 g ±0.1 g ±0.2 g ±0.5 g ±1 g ±2 g ±5 g
Repeatability 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.2 g 0.5 g 1g 2g 5g
Span Drift 0.002%/°C (5°C~35°C) typ.
Operating Temp. -10°C to 40°C/14°F to 104°F, less than 85%R.H. (No Condensation)
Display 7 segment / 5x7 dot VFD
Display Update Approximately 10 times per second
Interface RS-232C (1ch.) standard, Maximum 3 ch. with optional interface
AC adapter or Optional Ni-MH Battery Pack
Power
Battery Operating Time: Approx. 10 hours (main scale only)
205 x 152 (mm) 315 x 270 (mm)
Platform Size
8.1 x 6.0 (inches) 12.4 x 10.6 (inches)
Dimensions 330 x 462 x 107 mm 330 x 462 x 117 mm
(W) x (D) x (H) 13.0 x 18.2 x 4.2 inches 13.0 x 18.2 x 4.6 inches
Weight (approx.) 5.5 kg 5.5 kg 6.5 kg 6.7 kg 6.7 kg 6.7 kg 7.5 kg
500 g ± 1 kg ± 2 kg ±
Calibration Weight 5kg±0.1g 10kg±0.2g 20kg±0.5g 50kg±1g
0.01 g 0.02 g 0.05 g
Accessories This manual, AC adapter

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MODEL FC-500Si FC-5000Si
Capacity g 500 g 5000 g
Resolution g 0.02 g 0.2 g
Capacity lb 1 lb 10 lb
Resolution lb 0.00005 lb 0.0005 lb
Sample Size 10 pieces normal – 5, 25, 50, 100 or random number, user selectable
Min. Unit Weight
0.001 g 0.01 g
(Normal mode)
Min. Unit Weight
0.00005 g 0.0005 g
(Fine mode)
Non-linearity ±0.02 g ±0.2 g
Repeatability 0.02 g 0.2 g
Span Drift 0.001%/°C (5°C~35°C) typ.
Operating Temp. 5°C to 40°C/41°F to 104°F, less than 85%R.H. (No Condensation)
Display 7 segment / 5x7 dot VFD
Display Update Approximately 10 times per second
Interface RS-232C (1ch.) standard, Maximum 3 ch. with optional interface
AC adapter or Optional Ni-MH Battery Pack
Power
Battery Operating Time: Approx. 10 hours (main scale only)
Platform Size 128 x 128 (mm)/ 5.0 x 5.0 inches 165 x 165 (mm) / 6.5 x 6.5 inches
Dimensions 330 x 462 x 106 mm
(W) x (D) x (H) 13.0 x 18.2 x 4.2 inches
Weight (approx.) 7.6 kg 8.1 kg
Calibration Weight 500 g ± 0.005 g 5000 g ± 0.05 g
Accessories This manual, AC adapter

Options
OP-01 Bar Code Reader
OP-02 Ni-MH Battery Pack
OP-03 RS-232C x 2ch. (Confirm the following note)
OP-04 RS-232C x 1ch. + Comparator Relay output (Confirm the following note)
OP-05 Remote Scale Interface
Note OP-03 and OP-04 can not be installed at the same time.

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14-1. Dimensions
300 280
282

117
FC–2000i
FC–5000i
FC–10Ki
FC–20Ki
FC–50Ki 330 285

152
205 282 437
462
107

FC–500i
330 285 FC-1000i

437
462
165
165 282

106

FC–5000Si
330 285

128 437
128 282
462
106

330 285 FC–500Si

437
462

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 15. GRAVITY ACCELERATION MAP
Values of gravity at various locations
Amsterdam 9.813 m/s2 Manila 9.784 m/s2
Athens 9.807 m/s2 Melbourne 9.800 m/s2
Auckland, NZ 9.799 m/s2 Mexico City 9.779 m/s2
Bangkok 9.783 m/s2 Milan 9.806 m/s2
Birmingham 9.813 m/s2 New York 9.802 m/s2
Brussels 9.811 m/s2 Oslo 9.819 m/s2
Buenos Aires 9.797 m/s2 Ottawa 9.806 m/s2
Calcutta 9.788 m/s2 Paris 9.809 m/s2
Cape Town 9.796 m/s2 Rio de Janeiro 9.788 m/s2
Chicago 9.803 m/s2 Rome 9.803 m/s2
Copenhagen 9.815 m/s2 San Francisco 9.800 m/s2
Cyprus 9.797 m/s2 Singapore 9.781 m/s2
Djakarta 9.781 m/s2 Stockholm 9.818 m/s2
Frankfurt 9.810 m/s2 Sydney 9.797 m/s2
Glasgow 9.816 m/s2 Taichung 9.789 m/s2
Havana 9.788 m/s2 Taiwan 9.788 m/s2
Helsinki 9.819 m/s2 Taipei 9.790 m/s2
Kuwait 9.793 m/s2 Tokyo 9.798 m/s2
Lisbon 9.801 m/s2 Vancouver, BC 9.809 m/s2
London (Greenwich) 9.812 m/s2 Washington, DC 9.801 m/s2
Los Angeles 9.796 m/s2 Wellington, NZ 9.803 m/s2
Madrid 9.800 m/s2 Zurich 9.807 m/s2

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World map

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 16. INDEX
-------........................10, 11, 13, 14, 15 Counting ...............................................12
key ................................9, 27, 29, 42 Data format .........................41, 46, 48, 52
~ , Space code..........................52, 59, 60 Data length ...........................................41
,Standby indicator .............................7 Date and time .......................................47
Dimensions .....................................72, 73
AC adapter ......................................4, 5, 6 Display off ...............................................5
AC adapter jack ......................................5 Earth terminal .........................................5
ACAI .........................................38, 44, 45 ENTER key .............................................9
ACAI indicator.........................................9 err 1....................................................10
Accessories ....................................72, 73 Error code .............................................51
AD-8121....................................41, 48, 49 f-00......................................................34
Add .......................................................36 F-Function ............................................34
Add Sample ....................13, 14, 15, 16 Gravity acceleration ..................32, 33, 75
Alphanumeric character table ...............24 HI ...................................................28, 40
Bar code Humidity..................................................6
Bar code reader ...........................55, 61
id......................................................8, 18
Check digit ...................................57, 62
Codabar (NW-7) ..........................57, 62 id-------............................................22
Code 39 .......................................57, 62 ID key ...............................................9, 25
EAN/JAN-13 ................................57, 62 ID number .................................................
EAN/JAN-8 ..................................57, 62 ......... 8, 9, 12, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 47, 61
Identification code..............................56 id-all..................................................22
Interleaved 2 of 5 .........................57, 62 Interface..............................46, 66, 67, 68
PF command .....................................58 Item code..................................21, 23, 25
UFC (Universal Flex Coms) ...............58
KEYBOARD TARE key...........................9
UPC-A..........................................57, 62
LO ...................................................28, 40
Battery ..................................................64
lo bat..................................................64
Baud rate ..................................41, 46, 48
lo ut..............................................16, 17
Best conditions .......................................5
Load cell ...................................68, 69, 71
C key.......................................................9
Lowercase letter .............................23, 24
Cal........................................................31
M- key.........................................9, 27, 42
Cal 0....................................................32
M+ (A/a) key ...................................23, 24
Cal f....................................................32
M+ indicator ......................................9, 26
Calibration ..............................31, 71
M+ key ..............................................9, 26
Calibration End ............................32
Memory function .......................26, 37, 38
Calibration switch..............................5, 31
Minimum unit weight .............................38
Calibration weight .....................32, 72, 73
Mode
Capacity..........................................72, 73
Auto-print mode A..............................47
Capital letter....................................23, 24 Auto-print mode B..............................47
Comparator function .............................28 Calibration..........................................31
Comparator limit ................................25 Command mode ................................50
Comparator result ..............................40 Comparator mode..............................39
Lower limit..............................28, 29, 40 Data output mode ........................40, 47
Upper limit..............................28, 29, 40 Key mode...........................................47
Count data ............................................26 Normal operation ...............................36

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 Operating mode .............................7, 36 Stable detection speed .........................39
Simple operation................................36 STABLE indicator ...................................9
Simple operation mode ........................7 Standby indicator ..............................7, 10
Standby mode......................................7
STANDBY/OPERATE key ........5, 7, 9, 64
Stream mode .....................................47
Start bit .................................................46
Net weight.............................................19
Stop bit .................................................46
no id....................................................18
STORE UNIT WEIGHT key ......................
Numerical keys ...........................9, 23, 24
.....................................9, 21, 22, 23, 24
OK ..................................................28, 40 TARE ENTERED indicator .........9, 11, 19
OP-01 ...................................................61 TARE key ...................................9, 11, 19
OP-02 ...................................................64 Tare operation ......................................19
OP-03 ...................................................66 Tare weight ...........................................25
OP-04 ...................................................67 Terminator ............................................46
OP-05....................................................68 Time and date.................................30, 43
Operating mode ....................................36 Total count ......................................25, 27
Operating temperature................6, 72, 73 TOTAL indicator................................9, 27
Parity...............................................41, 46 TOTAL key............................9, 24, 26, 27
pcs ................... 13, 14, 15, 16, 44, 45, 47
Total weight ..........................................13
Power..............................................72, 73 Unit .....................................................7, 8
PRINT key ........................................9, 24 kg...................................................7, 36
Printer .............................................48, 49 Kilogram ........................................7, 36
Remote scale......5, 36, 37, 44, 68, 69, 70 lb ....................................................7, 36
REMOTE SCALE key .............................9 Pounds ..........................................7, 36
RESET key .......................................9, 12 Weighting unit ................................7, 36
Resolution.......................................72, 73 Unit weight ................................................
8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25,
RS-232C ...................5, 46, 55, 61, 66, 67
37, 44, 45, 47, 72, 73
SAMPLE key.............9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Minimum unit weight ..........................38
Sample size ...... 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 72, 73 UW(g) ......... 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 21, 44, 45
SAMPLE TOO LIGHT indicator ..............9 UW(lb) ...............................................7
Second..................................................30 Warm up .......................................5, 6, 31
Self-check ...............................................5 Weighing pan..........................................5
Signal input ...........................................42 Weight ............................................72, 73
Slot Zero calibration .....................................32
OP-02 ............................................5, 64 ZERO indicator .................................9, 10
OP-03/04 .......................................5, 66 ZERO key .........................................9, 10
Remote scale......................................68
Zero tracking...................................10, 39
Span calibration ....................................32
Spirit level ...............................................5

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MEMO

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MEMO

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-------
key
~ , Space code
,Standby indicator

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