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

FX- i S ERIES F X - 1 2 0 i / F X - 2 0 0 i / F X - 3 0 0 i F X - 1 2 0 0 i / F X - 2 0 0 0 i / F X - 3 0 0 0 i Precision B alance INSTRUCTION MANUAL WM+PD4001 199[...]

© 2006 A& D Company Lt d. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of A&D Company Lt d. The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument covered by this manual are subject to chang[...]

1 CONTENTS Basic Operation 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ ............. 3 1-1 About This Manual .......................................................................................................... .................... 3 1-2 Features .............[...]

2 9-1 S tructure and Sequence of the Function T able ............................................................................... .3 0 9-2 Display and Keys ........................................................................................................... ................... 30 9-3 Details of the Function T able .........................[...]

3 1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the FX- i series balance works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference. 1-1 About This Manual This manual consists of th e following five parts: Basic operation ........................ Describ[...]

4 2. UNPACKING THE BALANCE 2-1 Unpacking  The balance is a precision instrument. Unpack the balance carefully . Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future.  The p acking contents depend on the balance model. See the illustrations to confirm that everything is contained. Note Please confirm that the AC adap[...]

5 2-2 Installing the Balance Install the balance as follows: 1 . Place the balance on a solid weighing table. Refer to “3. PRECAUTIONS” for installing the balance. 2. FX-120 i /200 i /300 i Assemble the pan support, weighing pan and breeze break, on the balance as shown in the illustration on page 4. FX-1200 i /2000 i /3000 i Assemble the pan s[...]

6 3. PRECAUTIONS T o get the optimum performance from the balance and acquire accurate weight data, note the following: 3-1 Before Use  Inst all the balance in an environment where the temperature and humidity are not excessive. The best operating temperature is about 20°C / 68°F at about 50% relative humidity .  Install the balance where i[...]

7  This balance uses a s trong magnet as part of the balance assembly , so please use caution when weighing magnetic materials such as iron. If there is a problem, use the underhook on the bottom of the balance to suspend the material away from the influence of the magnet.  Eliminate the temperature difference between a sample and the environ[...]

8 3-5 Display Symbols and Key Operation Key operation Key operation affect s how the balance functions. The basic key operations are:  “Press and release the key immediately” or “Press the key” = normal key operation during measurement  “Press and hold the key” Display symbols Each key , when pressed or when pressed and held, func[...]

9 4. WEIGHING UNITS 4-1 Units With the FX- i series balance, the following weighing units and weighing modes are available: A unit or mode can be selected and stored in the function table as described on p age 1 1. If a weighing mode (or unit of weight) has been turned off, that mode or unit will be missing in the sequence. T ael has four varieties[...]

10 The tables below indicate the weighing cap acity and the minimum display for each unit, depending on the balance model. Capacity Unit FX-120 i FX-200 i FX-300 i Minimum dis play Gram 122.000 220.000 320.000 0.001 Ounce (Avoir) 4.30340 7.76025 11.28765 0.00005 Pound 0.268965 0.485015 0.705480 0.000005 Pound/Ounce 0L 4.30oz 0L 7.76oz 0L 11.29oz 1L[...]

11 4-2 Storing Units The units or modes can be selected and stored in t he function table. The sequence of displaying the units or modes can be arranged in the function tabl e so as to fit the frequency of use. Select a unit or mode and arrange the sequence of display as follows: 1 Press and hold the SAMPLE key until ba5fnc of the function table is[...]

12 5. WEIGHING 5-1 Basic Operation (Gram Mode) 1 Place a container on the weighing pan, if necessary. Press the RE-ZERO key to cancel the weight (tare). The balance displays 0. 00 g . (The decimal point position depends on the balance model.) 2 Place a sample on the pan or in the container. 3 Wait for the stabilization indicator to be displayed. Re[...]

13 5-2 Counting Mode (PCS) This is the mode to determine the number of objects in a sample based on the standard sample unit mass. Unit mass means the mass o f one sample. The smaller the variables in each sample unit mass are, the more accurate the counting will be. The FX- i series balance is equipped with the Automatic Counting Accuracy Improve [...]

14 If the balance judges that the mass of the samples is too light to aquire accurate we ighing, it displays an error requiring the addition of more samples to the specified number. In the example above, 1 50- PCS appears, requiring 25 more samples. Add 25 samples and press the PRINT key . When the unit mass is stored correctly, the balance procee [...]

15 5-3 Percent Mode (%) This is the mode to display the weight value in percentage comp ared to a 100% reference mass and is used for target weighing or checking the sample variable. Selecting the percent mode 1 Press the MODE key to select % (percent mode). Storing the 100% reference mass 2 Press the SAMPLE key to enter the 100% reference mass sto[...]

16 5-4 Statistical Calculation Mode The statistical calculation mode stati stically calculates the weight data, and displays or outputs the results. To use the statistical cal culation mode, set the "Application function ( apf )" parameter of “Application ( ap fnc )” in the function table to “ 2 ”, as described below. Statistical [...]

17 Selecting the st atistical items to output 5 Press the SAMPLE key to display 5taf 0 . 6 Press the RE-ZERO key to select the output items . In the example, 5taf 1 is selected to output the number of data, sum, maximum, minimum, range (maximum-minimum) and average. Parameter Description 0 Number of data, sum 1 Number of data, sum Maximum, minimum,[...]

18 1 Press the RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero. 2 Place the sample on the weighing pan and wait for the stabilization indicator to turn on. 3 Press the PRINT key to add the data displayed to statistical calculation. The number of data on the upper left of the display increases by 1. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each weighing. Outputting the st [...]

19 Deleting the latest dat a When the wrong data is entered, it can be deleted an d excluded from statistical calculation. Only the latest data can be deleted. 1 In the weighing mode, press the MODE key, and then press the SAMPLE key several times to display 1 CanCel . 2 Press the PRINT key to display Can no . 3 Press the RE-ZERO key to display Can[...]

20 5-5 Statistical Calculation Mode (Example of Use) Here, as an example of use of the statistical calculation mode, mixing of the multiple formulae such as medicine is described. The mixing process is recorded using the balance and the printer. In the example, the FX -3 00 0 i an d the AD-8121B (dump print mode) are conn ected using the RS-232C se[...]

21 5-5-2 Using The St atistical Calculation Mode 1 Press the RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero. 2 Place a container on the weighing pan. Press the PRINT key to cancel the weight (tare). The balance displays 0.00 g . (Storing the tare value) The tare value data is output when the peripheral output equipment is connected. 3 Weigh formula 1 and p[...]

22 6. RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT This function stabilizes the weight value, reducing the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and vibration at the place where the balance is installed. The function has three stages as follows and can be changed by simple key operation. Indicator Description FAST Fast response, but prone to drafts and vibration. [...]

23 7. CALIBRATION 7-1 Calibration Mode The FX- i series balance has the following two modes.  Calibration using an external weight  Calibration test using an external weight (Calibration test does not perform calibration.) T erms The following terms are defined as follows: External weight = A weight that you have. R eferred to as a calibratio[...]

24 7-2 Calibration Using an External Weight This function calibrates the balance using an external weight. Operation 1 Connect the AC adapter and w arm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the pan. 2 Press and hold the CAL key until Calout is displayed, and then release the key. 3 The balance displays Cal 0 .  If you want to ch[...]

25 5 Confirm that there is nothing on the pan an d press the PRINT key. The balance measures the zero point. Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance. The balance displays the calibration weight value. 6 Place the displayed calibration weight on the pan and press the PRINT key. The balance measures the calibration weight. Do not allow[...]

26 7-3 Calibration Test Using an External Weight This function test s the balance weighing accuracy using an external weight and outputs the result. This is available only when the “GLP output ( info )” parameter is set to “ 1 ” or “ 2 ”. (Calibration test does not perform calibration.) Operation 1 Connect the AC adapter and w arm up th[...]

27 5 Confirm that there is nothing on the pan and pr ess the PRINT key. The balance measures the zero point an d displays the measured value. Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance. The balance displays the target weight value. 6 Place the displayed target weight on the pan and press the PRINT key. The balance measures the target we[...]

28 8. FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION 8-1 Permit or Inhibit The balance stores parameters that must not be changed unintentionally . There are two switches for the purpose of protecting these parameters. Each switch can select either “permit” or “inhibit”. The “inhibit” protects parameters against unintentional operations. Switches O[...]

29 8-2 Initializing the Balance This function returns the following parameters to factory setting s.  Calibration data  Function table  The sample unit mass value (counting mode), 100% reference mass value (percent mode)  External calibration weight  Function switch settings  S tatistical dat a Note Be sure to calibrate the balanc[...]

30 9. FUNCTION TABLE The function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance. These p arameters stored, even if the AC adapter is removed, are maintained in non-volatile memory . 9-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table The function table menu consis ts of two layers. T he first layer is the “Class” and the s [...]

31 9-3 Details of the Function Table Class Item and Parameter Description 0 Fast response , sensitiv e value FAST 1 MID. Cond Condition 2 Slow response, stable value SLOW With “ Hold 1 ”, sets the averaging time. 0 Stable ra nge is ± 1 digit 1 5t-b Stability band width 2 Stable ra nge is ± 3 digits The stabiliza tion indicator illuminates whe[...]

32 Class Item and Parameter Description 0 Key mode Accepts the PRINT key only when the display is stable. 1 Auto prin t mode A (Referen ce = zero) 2 Auto prin t mode B (Referen ce = last sta ble value ) Outputs data when the display is stable and conditions of ap-p , ap-b and the reference value are met. 3 Stream mode Outputs data continuously. 4 K[...]

33 Class Item and Par ameter Description 0 600 bps 1 1200 bps 2 2400 bps 3 4800 bps 4 9600 bps bp5 Baud rate 5 19200 bps 0 7 bits, even 1 7 bits, odd btpr Data bit, parity bit 2 8 bits, none 0 CR LF Crlf Terminator 1 CR CR: ASCII code 0Dh LF: ASCII code 0Ah 0 A&D standa rd format 1 DP format 2 KF format 3 MT format 4 NU format type Data format [...]

34 9-4 Description of the Class “Environment, Display” Condition ( Cond ) Cond 0 This parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a weight value. Used for powder target weighing, weighing a very light sample or w hen quick response weighing is required. After setting, the balance displays F AST . Cond 2 This p arameter is for stab[...]

35 Zero tracking ( trc ) This function tracks zero point drif t caused by changes in the environment and stabilizes the zero point. When the weight data is only a few digits, turn the function off for accu rate weighing. Note Digit, wh en used for the FX- i series balance, indicates a unit of minimu m weighing value. trc 0 The tracking function is [...]

36 9-5 Description of the Item “Data Output Mode” The parameter setting of the “Data output mode ( prt )” applies to the performance when the data is transmitted using the RS-232C serial interface. Key mode When the PRINT key is pressed with the stabilization indictor turned on, the balance outputs the weight data and the display blinks one[...]

37 Interval output mode The weight data is periodically output. When the PRINT key is pressed, the balance sta rts to output the weight dat a at a preset interval time. When the PRINT key is pressed again, the balance stops outputting the weight dat a. Required setting dout prt 6 Interval output mode dout int Interval time Example “For outputting[...]

38 KF format 5if type 2 This is the Karl-Fischer moisture meter format and is used when the peripheral equipment can only communicate using this format.  This format consists of fourteen characters excluding the terminator .  This format has no header characters.  The pola rity sign is placed before the data, with spaces in place of leadin[...]

39 9-7 Data Format Examples[...]

40 Note When “Pound Ounce” is selected, the data is output wi th the unit of ounce (oz). 9-8 Description of the Item “Application Function” Cap acity indicator ( apf 1 ) In the weighing mode, the indicator displays the weight data relative to the weighing capacity in percentage. (Zero = 0 %, maximum cap acity = 100 %) St atistical calculati[...]

41 9-9 Comparator Function The results of the comp arison are indicated by HI OK LO on the display . Operating conditions:  No comparison  Comparison when the weight data is stable or overloaded, excluding “n ear zero”  Comparison when the weight data is stable or overloaded, including “near zero”  Continuous comparison, excludi[...]

42 10. ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT  The ID number is used to identify the balance when Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is used.  The ID number is maintained in non-volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed.  The GLP output format is selected at “GLP output ( info )” of the function table and c an be output to a personal computer or[...]

43 Calibration report using an external weight When the setting is “ info 1 ”: When the setting is “ info 2 ”: Calibration test report using an external weight (Calibration test does not perform calibration.) When the setting is “ info 1 ”: When the setting is “ info 2 ”:[...]

44 Title block and end block When a weight value is recorded as the GLP data, “T itle block” and “End block” are inserted at the beginning and at the end of a group of weight values, in the GLP report. Note To output the report to an AD-8121B , use MODE 3 of the AD-8121B. Operation 1 With the weight data displayed, press and hold the PRINT [...]

45 11. UNDERHOOK The underhook can be used for magnetic materials or density measurement. The built-in underho ok is revealed by removing the plastic cap on the bottom of the balance. Use the underhook as shown below . Caution Do not apply excessive force to the underhook. When not in use, attach the plastic cap to prevent dust from getting into th[...]

46 12. PROGRAMMABLE-UNIT This is a programmable unit conversion function. It multiplies the weight data in grams by an arbitrary coefficient set in t he function table and displays the result. The coefficient must be within the range between the minimum and maximum shown below . If the coefficient s et is beyond the range, an err or is displayed an[...]

47 13.  RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE The balance is a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device. Connect the balance to a personal computer (DTE) using a straight through cable. T ransmission system : EIA RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin, female connector) T ransmission form : Asynchronou s, bi-directional, half duplex T ransmission rate : 20 times/second, 10 t[...]

48 1 2 3 4 MODE ON 14. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 14-1 Connection to the AD-8121B Printer Set the following parameters to use the AD-8121B printer . Example of use AD-8121B mode setting T o print A&D standard format weight data, using the FX- i PRINT key or FX- i auto print mode. (The time and date can be added.) MODE 1 T o print A&[...]

49 14-2 Connection to a Computer The FX- i series balance can be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C serial interface. As an option, the FX i –02 USB interface is available to transmit the balance data to a personal computer . The FX- i series balance is a DCE. Use a straight through cable. If purchasing the RS-232C cable on the ma[...]

50 Using the WinCT sof tware, the balance can do the following: 1 Analyzing the weight data and the statistics with “RsKey” The weight data can be input directly into an Excel worksheet. Then, Excel can analyze the data to obtain sum, average, standard devi ation, maximum and minimum value, and display them in a graph. 2 Controlling the balance[...]

51 15. COMMANDS 15-1 Command List Note A command has a terminator added, that is specified using the "T erminator ( Crlf )" p arameter of “Serial interface ( 5if )” in the function t able, and is sent to the balance. Commands to query weight dat a C Cancels the S or SIR command. Q Requests the weight dat a immediately . S Request s th[...]

52 15-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes When the “AK, Error code ( erCd )” parameter of “Serial interface ( 5if )” is set to “ 1 ”, the balance outputs <AK> code or an error code for each command as follows: <AK> (06h) Acknowledge in ASCII code.  When the balance receives a command to request dat a and can not process it[...]

53 T command example PT command example  When a communication error has occurred due to external noise, or a parity error has occurred due to transmission error , the balance transmits an error code. In this case, send the command again. 15-3 Settings Related to RS-232C Concerning the RS-232C, the balance has two functions: “Data output ( dout[...]

54 16. MAINTENANCE  Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance. Clean the balance with a lint free cloth that is moistened with warm water and a mild detergent.  Do not disassemble the balance. Contact the local A&D dealer if the balance needs service or repair .  Use the original packing material for transport ation.[...]

55 17. TROUBLESHOOTING 17-1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment The balance is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or the operating method is inadequate, correct weighing can not be performe d. Place a sample on the pan and remove it, and repeat this several times. If the balance seems to have a problem with repeatab[...]

56 17-2 Error Codes Display Error code Description EC, E1 1 St ability error The balance can not stabilize due to an environmental problem. Prevent vibration, drafts, temperature changes, static electrici ty and magnetic fields. Refer to “3. PRECAUTIONS” for details on the operating environment and “6. RESPONSE ADJ USTMENT” about adapting t[...]

57 Display Error code Description EC, E00 Communications error A protocol error occurred in communications. Confirm the format, baud rate and parity . EC, E01 Undefined command error An undefined command was received. Confirm the command. EC, E02 Not ready A received command can not be processed. e.g. The balance received a Q command, but not in th[...]

58 18. OPTIONS Note The FX i -02, FX i -08 and FX i -09 can not be used at the same time. FX i -02 USB interface (Installed in the balance, Applicable OS: Window s 98 OSR2 or later)  Used to transmit the balance weight dat a (numerical value only) uni-directionally to a personal computer via USB.  Can transmit the balance weight data (numeric[...]

59 AX-FX i -31 Main unit cover  Main unit protective cover provided as standard. AD-1683 DC static eliminator  Used to minimize weighing errors due to static electricity on the material. AD-8920 Remote display  Connected to the FX- i series balance using the RS-232C serial interface to display the weight data away from the balance. AD-8922[...]

60 19. SPECIFICATIONS FX-120 i FX-200 i FX-300 i FX-1200 i FX-2000 i FX-3000 i Weighing capacit y 122 g 220 g 320 g 1220 g 2200 g 3200 g Maximu m displa y 122.084 g 220 .084 g 320.084 g 1220.84 g 2200.84 g 3200.84 g Minimum weighing value (1 digi t) 0.001 g 0.01 g Repeatability (S tanda rd deviati on) 0.001 g 0.01 g Linearity ± 0.002 g ± 0.02 g S[...]

61 20. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS FX-120 i / 200 i / 300 i FX-1200 i / 2000 i / 3000 i Unit: mm *1: Wid th of the ope ning when a clear plat e is remo ved *2: Inside dimension *3: Weig hing pan di amete r *4: H eigh t from the w eigh ing pan up to the cap of the b reez e brea k (Insi de d imensi on) *5: H eigh t of th e ope nin g when a cl ear plate is re[...]

62 21. TERMS/INDEX T erms St able value The weight data when the stabilization indicator appears. Environment Ambient conditions such as vibration, draf ts, temperature, sta tic electricity and magnetic fields which affe ct the weighing operation. Calibration Adjustment of the balance so that it can weigh accurately . Output T o output the weight d[...]

63 Index Keys and symbols ON/OFF key .............................. 8 SAMPLE key ............................. 8 MODE key ............................. 8, 9 CAL key ......................... 8, 24, 26 PRINT key ................................. 8 RE-ZERO key .................. 7, 8, 12 S tabilization indicator .............. 8 Interval output mode [...]

64 DC static eliminator .............................59 DCE ......................................47, 49 Decimal point .............................. 31, 35 Digit ................................31, 35, 62 Display at start ....................................31 Display refresh rate ....................... 31, 35 dout Data output ...................[...]

65 Number of data ............................. 16, 33 - O - ON:OFF key ................................... 8, 28 Operating environment ....................... 60 - P - Pan support .......................................... 4 Parity ............................................ 47 pcs ............................................ 13 Percent Mode ....[...]

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