A&D AD-1688 User Manual

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USB

RS-232C

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AD-1688

Weighing Data Logger

Instruction Manual

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, Limited.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument covered by this manual are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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Using the AD-1688

When operating this instrument, be sure to observe the following:

• Do not open the case to repair the AD-1688. Only qualified

personnel can do that. Attempting repairs yourself may cause damage to the AD-1688. Damage caused by attempting to do the repair yourself will void the warranty

Precautions on Usage

• With the cap attached over the connectors, the

AD-1688 is protected against water splashing (equivalent to IP65). Please note that it will not endure immersion in water or high pressure running water.

• The AD-1688 is supplied power and is turned on only

when it is connected to a weighing instrument or the USB of a personal computer.

This manual describes how the AD-1688 works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Please read this manual completely before using the AD-1688.

CANCEL

(+)

Caution

1. Introduction

2. Unpacking

When unpacking, confirm that everything is contained.

• AD-1688 Weighing Data Logger

• USB extension cable (0.5 m)

• RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 9-pin connector (1 m) : AX-KO3571-100

• RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 25-pin connector (1 m) : AX-KO3572-100

• RS-232C cable with a 7-pin DIN connector (1 m) : AX-KO3573-100

• Instruction manual (this document)

connecto

CANCEL (+)

USB extension cable

RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 9-pin connector

CANCEL

(+)

AD-1688

When the AD-1688 is in use, the cap can be attached on the bottom.

Each side has an opening. Use the openings as follows.

A: Attach a strap to carry. B: Connect the cap and the main unit so

that the cap will not be lost.

RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 25-pin connector

RS-232C cable with a 7-pin DIN connector

3. Features

• When connected to the RS-232C interface of a weighing instrument, the AD-1688 can store the data that the weighing instrument outputs. Thus, storing weighing data is possible in an environment where a personal computer can not be used.

• The AD-1688 has an internal clock. This allows the date and time to be stored, along with the weighing data.

• The maximum data to be stored is approximately 5000, using the A&D standard format (15 characters in 1 data set).

• The stored data can be read to a personal computer using USB. As the AD-1688 is recognized as USB memory, special software is not required to read the data.

• The data is stored in CSV format and can be used easily by software such as EXCEL.

• As power is supplied to the AD-1688 from the weighing instrument or USB, no special power source is required.

Note: The AD-1688 is supplied power and is turned on only

when it is connected to a weighing instrument or the USB of a personal computer.

4. Key Operations

Key

SET Displays the date and time.

DISPLAY

(+)

CLEAR

(CANCEL)

When pressed

(To press and

release immediately)

Switches between the display of data number and memory utilization rate.

None

When pressed and held

(To keep pressing

for 2 seconds or more)

Displays the function setting menus.

Starts or stops data storage at a set interval. (Only in the interval mode)

Enters the data deletion mode.

5. Setting the Date/Time

Note: The date and time were set to the Japanese standard

time at the factory when shipped. Before use, set the date and time to your local time.

Change the date and time as follows. For easier setting, the AD-1688 Setting Tools is available for downloading from our website.

1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the

RS-232C cable.

2. Refer to “8.2. Date/Time Display” to display the date and time.

When the year, date or time is displayed, press and hold the SET key for 2 seconds or more. The display flashes and the AD-1688 enters the setting mode.

Using the following keys to set the date and time.

DISPLAY (+) key: Increase the value by one CLEAR (CANCEL) key: Decrease the value by one

When the above keys are held pressed, the value is increased or decreased continuously.

SET key: Confirm the setting and go to the next item.

3. After setting the year, month, day, hour and minute, press the

SET key to return to the data number display.

6. Storing the Weighing Data

6.1. Basic Operation

1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the

RS-232C cable.

Note: When the weighing instrument and a personal computer

are connected simultaneously, communication with the computer has priority. Data storage will not be performed.

: Use the cable appropriate to

the RS-232C connector of the weighing instrument.

When the cable is connected, power

is supplied to the AD-1688 and the weighing data number appears.

Weighing

instrument

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2. Press the PRINT key of the weighing instrument to transmit the data to the AD-1688.

When the data is stored in the AD-1688, a

buzzer sounds and the data number increases.

3. Repeat step 2 as necessary.

4. When the number of data necessary is stored, disconnect the AD-1688 from the weighing instrument. The display of the AD-1688 turns off.

Note: During the data storage operation, do not remove

the RS-232C cable.

5. Connect the AD-1688 to the USB port of a personal computer. Use the USB extension cable as necessary. When connected for the first time, a driver is installed automatically.

The AD-1688 is recognized as a removable disk.

No special software is required.

6. Open the removable disk using Windows explorer. The data is stored in a file named “AD-1688.csv”. Copy this file into the personal computer to use.

An example of the data opened using EXCEL is shown below.

Note: ###### may appear in column B.

To display the date, broaden the column width.

7. After copied, delete the “AD-1688.csv” file from the AD-1688 if necessary. Deleting unnecessary data individually is also possible.

Personal

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From the front

7. Deleting the Weighing Data

Note: The AD-1688 performs as follows only when

connected to a weighing instrument.

Two ways of deleting data are available; deleting the most recent data (or data with the most recent number) or all the data. Use this to delete the incorrect data.

1. Data number display Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the RS-232C cable.

When the data number appears,

No.

press and hold the CLEAR key for 2 seconds or more.

Press and hold

2. Selecting a deletion mode.

The “CLR” segment turns on and the most recent data

number flashes.

Under the above condition: Release the CLEAR key to

enter the mode to delete the most recent data.

Keep pressing the CLEAR key to display “ALL”. Release the

CLEAR key here to enter the mode to delete all the data.

If the CLEAR key is kept pressed, the display indicates the

most recent data number and “ALL” alternately.

Mode to delete the Mode to delete most recent data all the data

Release

No.

Press and hold

CLR

No.

Release

CLR

3. Deleting the data

Press the SET key to delete the designated data. The

display indicates the reduced data number.

If the SET key is not pressed within 5 seconds, the AD-1688

returns to the data number display without deleting the data. Press

No.

Press

8. Switching the Displays

8.1. Memory Utilization Rate

When the data number is displayed, press the DISPLAY key to display the memory utilization rate. Press the DISPLAY key again to display the data number.

Data number display Memory utilization rate

No.

8.2. Date/Time Display

When the data number is displayed, press the SET key to display the year, date and time.

1. Data number display

No.

2. The display indicates the year and date for 2 seconds each, and then indicates the time.

DATE DATE

3. Press any key to return to the data number display.

Press

9. Function Settings

In the function setting mode, settings of the AD-1688 performance and communication can be changed. Each function has parameters. By changing the parameter, specify the performance of the function. The set parameters are maintained in memory even if the AD-1688 is disconnected from the weighing instrument or personal computer. For easier setting, the AD-1688 Setting Tools is available for downloading from our website.

9.1. Setting Procedure

1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the RS-232C cable.

2. When the data number appears, press and hold the SET key for 2 seconds or more.

3. The function display appears. (Refer to “9.2. Function List”.) Press the DISPLAY key to select a

function, and press the SET key to display the parameters.

When the CLEAR key is pressed, or

after 10 seconds of non operation, the AD-1688 returns to the data number display.

4. The parameter of the selected function appears. The current setting has the

mark at the lower right. The flashing parameter can be changed.

5. Using the following keys to change the parameter. DISPLAY (+) key: Display the parameters one by one. CLEAR (CANCEL) key: Go to the next function without changes. SET key: Confirm the setting and go to the

After changes, the parameter and the

mark appear for 1 second, and then

the next function appears.

6. Press the CLEAR key to return to the data number display.

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No.

Press and hold

Press

Current setting

next function.

No.

9.2. Function List

Function

Baud rate

Data bit, parity

Decimal point

Number of data on a line

Buzzer

Data storage mode

Date and time data

Date format

(Note1) :

About the number of data on a line and the interval mode, refer to the following sections.

DATE

SEC

DATE

Set these functions according to the settings of the personal computer used.

Factory setting

Parameter 600, 1200, 2400*, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

Parameter 7bit-Even*, 7bit-Odd, 8bit-None

(Note1)

Parameter

Parameter　1*,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Parameter

Parameter　Standard mode (All data)*, Interval mode

Interval time

Parameter　1*,2,5,10,15,20,30,60,120,300,600,900,1200,1800,3600

Parameter

Parameter　YMD*, MDY, DMY

(Note1)

Dot (.)*, Comma (,)

Sounds the buzzer*, Does not sound

Adds the date and time*, Does not add

DATE DATE DATE

Description

When the interval mode is selected

SEC SEC

DATE

SEC

DATE

SEC

9.3. Number of Data on a Line

This function is useful for storing data with different contents or

items at the same time, for example, ID and number of samples in a counting scale. When the number is set, <CR>s of up to the setting are converted into commas. Once the number of <CR>s is reached the setting, a new line starts.

For example, the ID, number of samples and weight are sent

individually. Using this function, these three data items can be placed on one line as shown in (B).

Example data received to transmit to Excel ID,000123 QT,+00000056 PC ST,+0003.102 g

(A) When the number of data on a line is 1, the ID, number of

samples and weight are stored on separate lines.

(B) When the number of data on a line is 3, the ID, number of

samples and weight are stored on one line.

ID Number of samplesWeigh

10. Interval Mode

• In the interval mode, the weighing data is stored at a certain interval.

• Available intervals are:

1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes / 1 hour

1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the RS-232C cable.

2. Select the interval mode (int) for the data storage mode (reC) of the function setting and set the interval time (120 seconds in the example). Press the CLEAR key to display the

SEC

data number.

In the interval mode, the

mark turns

No.

on at the lower right.

3. Set the data output mode of the weighing instrument to the stream mode. For details on the setting procedure, refer to the instruction manual of the weighing instrument.

4. Press and hold the DISPLAY key for 2

No.

seconds or more. The AD-1688 starts to store the data at a set interval. The

mark

flashes while the data is being stored.

5. To stop storing the data, press and hold

No.

the DISPLAY key. The

mark stops flashing and turns on.

6. Remove the AD-1688 from the weighing instrument.

7. Connect the AD-1688 to a personal computer and read the stored data.

11. Error Display

Error Description Remedy

Data full. No more storage is available.

Delete the data.

The voltage that is

Use a longer interval time to store the data.

Set the same values for both the AD-1688 and the weighing instrument.

Errors 1 to 3

Error 7

supplied from the weighing instrument is low.

The baud rate and parity of the received data is different from the set values.

Internal clock error

Error 9

such as low backup battery

Ask for repair.

12. Specifications

Devices Balances and scales with an RS-232C to be connected

Number of data Approximately 5000 data in the to be stored

Clock error ±1 minute / month Applicable OS Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Dedicated power supply Not required

Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Operating humidity 85%RH or less, no condensation Dimensions 55x103x16.5 mm Mass Approximately 60 g

connector manufactured by A&D (Visit our website to determine which devices are applicable.)

standard format (15 characters in 1 data set).

Power is supplied from a weighing instrument or a personal computer.

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