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6.5 
cont = CONTINUOUS PRINTING 
 
 
This  parameter  is  used  to  configure  to  print  contin uously  whenever 
there is any weight on the balance or only when  [Print] is pressed. 
 
  To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ cont” 
   Press  [Print] to see the parameter. 
   Press  [Print] to select either “ cont= 0” or “cont= 1 ”. 
“ cont= 0 ”  Continuous output is disabled. Prints only when t he 
[Print]  key is pressed. 
“ cont= 1 ”  Continuous printing is enabled. 
 
   Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing. 
  
6.6  PIECE = PARTS COUNTING 
 
  Parts counting is used to display the number of it ems placed on 
the balance after a sample of the items is used to  calibrate the 
balance. 
 
  Place a container on the pan and press  [Tare] to zero the display. 
Place a quantity of items to be counted in the cont ainer. The 
number of items is the sample size. 
 
  To enter parts counting mode, press the  [Func] key until ” PIECE” is 
displayed. 
 
  Press  [Print] to enter parts counting mode. The sample size is 
displayed. To select a different sample size use th e [Tare]  key to 
select a digit and the  [Print] key to increment the value. The 
sample size can be set in the range of 1 to 100,000 .   
 
  When the desired sample size is shown, press the  [Func] key. 
 
  The display will show “ LOAd”. If the sample is not already on the 
pan, place it now.  
 
  Press the  [Func] key.   
 
  The display will show the number of items in the s ample. The 
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of parts. If more items are added or removed from t
he balance, 
the display will show the new quantity.  
  Note that the display is limited to 6 digits, i.e.  999,999 pieces. If 
the quantity on the scale exceeds 999,999 the left  most digits and 
any leading zeros will be lost, for example 1,002,3 05 will display 
as 2,305 pieces. 
 
  When in use the balance can be tared normally to e liminate the 
package weight from the gross weight.  
 
  To return to weighing, press the  [Func] key to select ” PIECE” and 
then press  [Tare]. 
   
Counting Accuracy   
  The best accuracy is obtained with larger sample s izes. It is 
possible to use a smaller sample size to determine  a larger 
sample accurately. This larger sample can then be u sed for 
counting a greater number of parts. 
 
  If the items to be counted are not uniform, the re sults may be 
inaccurate.  
 
  Care is needed not to exceed the capacity of the b alance. The 
display will show  FULL-2 if the capacity is exceeded.  
						

							 
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6.7 
StEPS = CHECK-WEIGHING FUNCTION (LOW-OK-HIGH) 
 
  The check-weighing function will show a symbol on  the left side of 
the display to indicate if the current weight displ ayed is: 
 
   - above the  High setpoint  
   
  - between the  setpoints  
 
   - below the  Low setpoint   
 
  To  enable  the  check-weighing  function  and  set  the  value  of  the 
setpoints press the  [Func] key until “ StEPS” is displayed. 
 
  Press  [Print]  to  enter  the  function.  The  display  will  then  show  all 
zeros  and  the  left  most  digit  will  be  flashing.  The   LOW   
 
symbol will be on. 
 
   Use  the  [Tare]  key  to  set  the  digit  to  be  changed  and  the  [Print] 
key to set the value for the low setpoint. When the  value is correct 
press  [Func]  to go to the high setpoint. 
 
  Set the high setpoint and press  [Func] to return to weighing. 
 
  The  display  will  indicate  when  the  weight  shown  is   below  the  low 
setpoint, between the setpoints or above the high s etpoint. 
 
  To disable the function press the  [Func] key until either “ PIECE” or 
“ StEPS ” is displayed and then press the  [Tare] key. 
  
						

							 
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6.8 
CALIbr   = CALIBRATION ROUTINE 
 
  To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ CALIbr”. 
 
  Remove all weight from the platform. 
 
  Press  [Print]  and  the  display  will  show  “ noCAL”  while  the  scale  is 
measuring the initial mass (pan must be empty).  
 
  Then  the  display  will  show  “ LOAd      xxx”  where  xxx  is  the  required 
calibration weight. 
 
  Place  the  weight  on  the  platform  then  press  [Print]  –  display  will 
show “ CAL” and  then (after calibration)  “ unLoAd ”. 
 
  Remove  the  calibration  weight  –  the  scale  will  ret urn  to  normal 
weighing. 
6.9  rePL = RESULTS PRINTED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY 
 
  This parameter controls the operation of the RS-23 2 interface.  
 
  The  balance  can  be  configured  to  either  print  auto matically  when 
the balance becomes stable or only when   [Print] is pressed. 
 
  To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ rePL”. 
 
  Press  [Print] to see the parameter. 
 
  Press  [Print] to select either “ rePL= 0” or “rePL= 1 ”. 
  “ rePL= 0 ”  Manual output when  [Print] key is pressed. 
  “ rePL= 1”  Automatically print when the results are stable. 
 
  Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing. 
  
						

							 
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6.10 
StAb = PRINT WHEN STABLE or INSTANTANEOUS 
 
  When  the  scale  is  set  to  manual  print  ( rePL  =  0),  the  balance  can 
be  set  to  print  either  immediately  after  the  [Print]  key  is  pressed 
or  only  after  the  balance  is  stable.  The  function  c an  also  be 
enabled  from  the  RS-232  interface.  See  Section  3:  
Communication with a Computer or Printer.  
 
   To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ StAb”. 
 
  Press the  [Print] key to see the parameter. Press  [Print] to select 
either “ StAb= 0” or “StAb= 1 ”. 
 
  “StAb= 0 ”  Sends weight results only when the balance is st able. 
“ StAb= 1 ”  Sends the results immediately after  [Print] is pressed. 
 
    NOTE: If “StAb= 0 ” then “ rePL” should be set to “ rePL= 0” also. 
 
  Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing. 
  
6.11  Aut = AUTOZERO FUNCTION 
 
The scale has an autozero function to automatically  rezero the balance. This 
function  will  reset  the  zero  if  it should drift fro m the initial zero condition. The 
autozero  function  is  normally  enabled  to  ensure  a  s table  zero  condition. 
However  some  operations  may  be  affected  by  the  auto zero  function. 
Examples  are  filling  applications  where  the  materia l  flows  very  slowly  and 
evaporation,  if  the  user  tares  the  balance  with  the   sample  on  the  pan  and  is 
looking  for  the  amount  of  material  that  might  evapo rate.  In  these  conditions, 
the autozero may be disabled. 
 
   To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show ZERO. 
 
  Press  [Print] to see the parameter.  
 
  Press  [Print] to select either “ Aut = 0” or “Aut = 1 ”. 
 
  “ Aut = 0”  Autozero function is enabled. 
  “ Aut = 1”  Autozero function is disabled. 
 
  Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing.  
						

							 
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6.12 
t1 = AUTOMATIC POWER SWITCH OFF 
 
The  scale  includes  an  internal  battery.  The  typical   operation  time  using  only 
the  battery  is  50  hours  if  one  load  cell  is  used  an d about 12 hours if four are 
used. The scale includes the “ t1” function to turn the power off after 5 minutes 
if it is not being used. This function can be disab led if the balance is powered 
from  the  main  power  supply  or  if  the  disruption  of  power  affect  the  weighing 
procedure. 
 
   To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ t1” 
   Press  [Print] to see the parameter. Press  [Print] to select either 
“ t1=0 ” or “ t1=1”. 
  “ t1= 0” Automatic switch off is enabled. 
  “ t1= 1” Automatic switch off is disabled. 
   Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing. 
6.13  toP = HOLD MAXIMUM VALUE 
 
The  display  will  hold  the  maximum  value  weight  plac ed  on  the  pan  until  the 
balance is tared. When a weight is placed on the pa n the display will hold the 
highest reading until the operator presses  [Zero] to reset the display to zero. 
When the function is enabled it will show a symbol 
 at the second digit. 
 
   To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ toP”. 
   Press  [Print] to see the current parameter.  
   Press  [Print] to select either “ toP = 0” or “toP = 1 ”. 
  “ toP = 0”  Hold function is disabled. 
  “ toP = 1”  Hold function is enabled. 
   Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing. 
6.14  nE = WEIGH IN NEWTONS  
 
The balance can display the unknown weight in Newto ns. When Newtons are 
selected  the  weight  legend  on  the  display  will  be  t urned  off  and  a  dash 
symbol 
   will be turned on underneath the 2nd digit from the left. 
 
  To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ nE”. 
   Press  [Print] to see the current parameter.  
   Press  [Print] to select either “ nE= 0” or “nE= 1”. 
  “ nE= 0”  Weigh in kilograms. 
  “ nE= 1”  Weigh in Newtons. 
   Press the  [Func] key to return to weighing. 
  
						

							 
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6.15 
SuPP = Power supply voltage to PCB 
 
  To set the parameter press the  [Func] key to show “ SuPP”. 
   Press  [Print] to see the parameter. 
   The display will show the current voltage to the P CB. 
   Press any key to return to normal weighing. 
 
7.0  COMMUNICATION WITH A COMPUTER/PRINTER 
 
The following applies only to scales supplied with  an RS-232 interface. 
 
  Press  the  [Print]  key  to  transmit  weighing  data  (value  and  unit  of 
mass) to a computer or printer. 
 
   The  AE  106  indicator  can  be  connected  to  a  printer   for  printing 
the  results  of  the  weighing  or  to  a  computer  to  eit her  display  or 
control the balance through the RS-232 interface. T he commands 
can tare the balance or request the weight be print ed. 
7.1  PARAMETER 
 
The interface parameters are: 
             
7.2  CONNECTION 
 
Depending upon case style the output is either using a 9 pin D-subminiature 
connector or a 6 pin Audio Connector. 
 
If the output connector is a 9 pin D-subminiature p lug. The output pins are: 
 
       
  
 
It  is  necessary  to  jumper  pin  7  to  pin  8  to  enable  the  RS-232  interface 
circuits. Do not connect these pins to the handshak ing pins on the interfaced 
device.  
  
300 - 9600 Baud as selected, see section 2.3, defau lt 4800 baud 
8 data bit  
No parity 
1 stop bit 
Pin 2  Input  
Pin 3  Output 
Pin 5  Signal Ground
  
						

							 
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If the output connector is a 6 pin audio connector.
 The output pins are: 
 
         
 
It  is  necessary  to  jumper  pin  1  to  pin  6  to  enable  the  RS-232  interface 
circuits. Do not connect these pins to the handshak ing pins on the interfaced 
device.    
7.3  OUTPUT FORMAT 
 
The balance will output the weight with the units o f measure on one line. The 
output is initiated when the  [Print] key is pressed or a command is received 
over the RS-232 interface. 
          
 
Units of weight used are: 
 
kg= kilogram, t= tonne, g= gram, lb= Pounds, pcs= p arts. 
      
7.4  INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT 
 
The balance can be controlled with the following commands. The commands 
must  be  sent  in  upper  case  letters,  i.e.  “T”  not  “t ”.  The  balance  will  send  the 
message “ ES” if it does not understand a command that is sent  to it. 
  
T  The uppercase T will tare the balance. This is the  same as pressing [Tare]. 
Z   The uppercase Z will zero the balance. This is the  same as pressing [Zero]. 
SI    The  SI  command  will  cause  the  weight  to  be  transmit
ted  over  the  RS-232 
interface. This is the same as pressing the  [Print] key. 
S0 
  The S0 (S-zero not S “oh”) command will cause the w
eight to be transmitted 
over  the  RS-232  interface  automatically  when  the  re sults  are  stable.  This is 
same as setting the parameter “
rEPL = 1”. 
S1 The  S1  command  will  cause  the  weight  to  be  transmit ted  over  the  RS-232 
interface manually by pressing  [Print] or by sending the SI command. 
   
±w w w   w w w _ _ u u u  
Sign, weight            unit of weight 
Pin 2  Input  
Pin 3  Output 
Pin 5  Signal Ground
  
						

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Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity 
This product has been manufactured in accordance with the harmonised European standards,  following the provisions of the below stated directives: 
Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC  Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC 
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This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  A  digital  device, 
pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.    These  limits  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  protection 
against  harmful  interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated  in  a  commercial  environment.    The 
equipment  generates,  uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in 
accordance  w
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Operation  of  this  equipment  in  a  residential  area  is  likely  to  cause  harmful  interference  in  which  case 
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 
Shielded  interconnect  cables  must  be  employed  with  this  equipment  to  insure  compliance  with  the 
pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. 
Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  Adam  Equipment  could  void  the users authority 
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