A&D AD-8527 User Manual

AD-8527

Quick USB Adapter

Instruction Manual

Quick USB Adap ter

AD-8527

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

• Do not open the case to repair the AD-8527. Only

qualified personnel can do that. Attempting repairs yourself may cause damage to the AD-8527. Damage caused by attempting to do the repair yourself will void the warranty

• With the cap attached over the connectors, the

AD-8527 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-8527 is supplied power and is turned on only

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

CANCEL (+)

Using the AD-8527

Caution

Precautions on Usage

Caution

1. Introduction

This manual describes how the AD-8527 works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Please read this manual completely before using the AD-8527.

2. Features

• When connected to the RS-232C interface of a weighing instrument and to a personal computer using USB simultaneously, the AD-8527 can transmit the weighing data that the weighing instrument outputs in real time to the personal computer. This enables a personal computer without COM ports to receive data.

• The AD-8527 functions similar to a USB keyboard. Thus, no software installation such as a driver is not necessary. Once connected as described above, the weighing data can be transmitted to the personal computer. Note that Command transmission from the personal computer to the weighing instrument is not available.

• The AD-8527 can transmit the data to any application such as Excel, Word and Notepad for Windows.

• As power is supplied to the AD-8527 from the weighing instrument or USB, no special power source is required.

• The AD-8527 has no data storage function. To store data without using a personal computer, use the AD-1688 Weighing Data Logger.

Note: The AD-8527 is supplied power and is turned on only

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

3. Unpacking

When unpacking, confirm that everything is contained.

・AD-8527 Quick USB Adapter ・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)

CANCEL

Quick USB Adapter

AD-8527

(+)

D-8527

USB extension cable

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

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

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

Quick USB Adapter

AD-8527

CANCEL

(+)

When the AD-8527 is in use, the cap can be attached on the bottom.

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

CANCEL

Quick USB Adapter

AD-8527

(+)

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

so that the cap will not be lost.

4. Connection and Key Operations

Quick USB Adapter

CANCEL

USB cable

RS-232C cable

AD-8527

RS-232C

(+)

Personal computer

Weighing instrument

USB connecto

RS-232C connecto

Displa

SET ke

CANCEL ke

AD-8527

(+) ke

When pressed and held

(To keep pressing

for 2 seconds or more)

Displays the function setting menus.

SET

Key

When pressed

(To press and

release immediately)

Displays the date and time.

Starts or stops data transmission

(+) None

at a set interval. (Only in the interval mode)

CANCEL None None

5. Displaying the Date and Time

At the standby display, press the SET key to display the year, date and time.

1. Standby display

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

3. Press any key to return to the standby display.

Press

and then indicates the time.

DATE DATE

6. Setting the Date and 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.

1. Refer to “5. Displaying the Date and Time” 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-8527 enters the setting mode.

Using the following keys to set the date and time.

(+) key: Increase the value by one 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.

2. After setting the year, month, day, hour and minute, press the SET key to return to the standby display.

DATE DATE DATE

7. Transmitting the Weighing Data

Transmitting data from a weighing instrument to a personal computer.

1. Connect the AD-8527 to the USB port of a personal computer and connect the AD-8527 to a weighing instrument using the RS-232C cable.

Note: Use the cable appropriate to the RS-232C

connector of the weighing instrument.

Power is supplied to the AD-8527

and the standby display appears.

If either USB or RS-232C is not

connected, “- - - -“ appears.

2. Press the PRINT key of the weighing instrument to transmit the data to the AD-8527.

Then, the AD-8527 transmits the data to

the personal computer as keyboard input signals. When transmitted, a buzzer sounds and “out” appears for about 2 seconds.

Note: If data is not input into Excel correctly, refer to

“10.2. If the Data Fails to be Input into Excel Correctly”. When transmitting GLP output and statistical results, set the weighing instrument “Data output pause (pU5e)” to “Pause (1.6 seconds)”.

3. Repeat step 2 as necessary.

4. Disconnect the weighing instrument from the AD-8527.

5. Disconnect the personal computer from the AD-8527.

Continued to the reverse side

Standby display

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Numb

From the front

8. Function Settings

In the function setting mode, settings of the AD-8527 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-8527 is disconnected from the weighing instrument or personal computer.

8.1. Setting Procedure

1. At the standby display, press and

hold the SET key for 2 seconds or more.

2. The function display appears. (Refer to “8.2. Function List”.) Press the (+) key to select a function, and press the SET key to

display the parameters.

When the CANCEL key is pressed,

or after 10 seconds of non operation, the AD-8527 returns to the standby display.

3. The parameter of the selected function appears. The current setting has the lower right. The flashing parameter can be changed.

4. Using the following keys to change the parameter.

(+) key: Display the parameters one by one CANCEL key: Go to the next function without changes. SET key: Confirm the setting and go to the next

After changes, a buzzer sounds, the parameter and the appear for 1 second, and then the next function appears.

5. Press the CANCEL key to return to the standby display.

mark at the

function.

mark

Press and hold

Press

Current setting

8.2. Function List

Baud rate

Function

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

Description

Data bit, parity

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

Number of data on a line

Parameter 1*,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Buzzer

Parameter

Sounds the buzzer*, Does not sound

Data transmission mode

Parameter

Standard mode (All data)

*, Interval mode

Data to transmit

Interval time

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

Parameter Weight values only*, All data (with a header and unit)

When the interval mode is selected

SEC SEC

Date and time data

DATE

SEC

Parameter

Adds the date and time*, Does not add

DATE

SEC

DATE

SEC

Date format

DATE

(Note1)

Parameter YMD*, MDY, DMY

DATE DATE DATE

(Note 1) Set this function according to the setting of the personal

computer used.

*: Factory setting

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

8.3. Data to Transmit

Adding the date and time

The date and time when the AD-8527 receives the data can be transmitted to a personal computer. The date, time and weight are separated by tabs.

e.g.: 6/10/2009<Tab>10:41:24<Tab>+00123.45<Enter>

Example below is when the data is transmitted to Excel

Selecting data to transmit

Two ways of transmitting data are available; weight values only or all data. Transmitting weight values only is convenient when performing statistical calculations using Excel. When performing GLP output, transmitting all data is required. For example, the received data is “ST,+00123.45 g”. When transmitting weight values only is selected, “+00123.45” will be transmitted. When transmitting all data is selected, “ST,+00123.45 g” will be transmitted.

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<CR><LF> QT,+00000056 PC<CR><LF> ST,+0003.102 g<CR><LF>

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

of samples and weight are input on separate lines.

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

of samples and weight are input on one line.

samples

er of Weig

9. Interval Mode

• In the interval mode, the weighing data is transmitted 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-8527 to a personal computer using USB.

2. Connect the AD-8527 to a weighing instrument using the RS-232C cable.

3. Select the interval mode (int) for the data transmission mode (out) of the function setting and set the interval time (120 seconds in the example).

Press the CANCEL key to return to the

standby display. In the interval mode, the

mark turns

on at the lower right.

4. 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.

5. Press and hold the (+) key for 2 seconds or more. The AD-8527 starts to transmit the data at a set interval. “out” is displayed and the mark flashes while the data is transmitted.

6. To stop transmitting the data, press and hold the (+) key. The

mark stops flashing and turns on.

SEC

10. Errors

10.1. Error Display

Error Description Remedy

The supplied voltage is low.

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

Confirm that the USB is connected correctly.

Set the same values for both the AD-8527 and the weighing instrument.

Internal clock error such as low backup battery

Ask for repair.

10.2. If the Data Fails to be Input into Excel Correctly

If data is not input into Excel correctly when using Windows XP, do as follows.

1. Open “Control Panel”, and then “Regional and Language Options”.

2. Select the Languages tab and click on the Details button.

3. Select the Advanced tab and check the Turn off advanced text servises box.

11. Specifications

Devices Balances and scales with an to be connected

Applicable OS Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Clock error ±1 minute / month 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

Windows Explorer, Excel, Word and Notepad are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

RS-232C connector manufactured by A&D

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

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