All safety messages are identified by the following, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”, of ANSI
Z535.4 (American National Standard Institute: Product Safety Signs and Labels). The
meanings are as follows:
WARNING
CAUTION
This is a hazard alert mark.
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.
Please note that this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy.
(FCC = Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.A.)
Compliance with FCC rules
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.
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A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
5-3. Units ..............................................................................................................................................8
5-4. Selecting a weighing unit ...............................................................................................................9
This manual describes how this balance works and how to get the most out of
it in terms of performance.
EJ series balances have the following features:
The EJ series are high-resolution type electronic balances having a display
resolution of 1/12,000 ~ 1/60,000.
The balance has a counting function, % function and a comparator function.
The backlight LCD will help with use in a dimly lighted place.
The balance can be operated with an AC adapter, or 4 x “AA” size dry-cell
batteries for cordless operation.
The optional RS-232C serial interface can be connected with a printer or personal
computer, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) data can be obtained.
The optional USB interface is available to connect with a personal computer
easily.
2. UNPACKING
When unpacking, check whether all of the following items are included:
Battery indicator ACAI indicator Comparator results Specific gravity
STABL
Weighing
NE
ZER
units
Weighing pan
Round pan for
EJ-120 / EJ-200 / EJ-300 / EJ-410 / EJ-610.
LCD
Leveling foot
SAMPLE key
PRINT key
AC adapter jack
EJ-02 / EJ-03 slot
Battery cove
Security slot
(Use a security cable commercially available.)
Turns the power on or off.
Held down to enter the
function setting mode.
Clears the display to zero
(combined zero and tare).
Outputs the weight value to
printer.
Enters the sample unit
weight storing mode.
% mode:
Enters the 100% weight
storing mode.
pcs mode:
Stores a unit weight, 100%
weight or other setting values
to the balance.
Switches the weighing units.
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4. SETTING UP
4-1. Setting up your balance
1. Place the weighing pan on the main unit as shown in “2. UNPACKING”.
2. Adjust the level of the balance using the leveling feet. Use the spirit level to confirm.
The bubble should be in the center of the circle.
3. Calibrate your balance before use. (See “7. CALIBRATION”)
Balance location
To measure correctly, to keep the balance in good condition, and to prevent hazards,
observe the following:
Do not install the balance in locations that are subject to excessive dust, breezes,
vibration, large temperature fluctuations, condensation, or that may have
magnetic fields.
Do not install the balance on a surface that is soft or that may cause the balance
level to shift.
Do not install the balance in direct sunshine.
Do not install the balance near heaters or air conditioners.
Do not use an unstable AC power source.
Do not install the balance in a place where combustible or corrosive gases may exist.
Allow the balance to reach equilibrium with the ambient temperature before use.
Switch the power ON at least half an hour before use so that the balance can
warm up.
When the balance is installed for the first time, or the balance has been moved,
carry out calibration as described in “7. CALIBRATION”
4-2. Power source
For the power source, the AC adapter or 4 x “AA” size dry-cell batteries can be used.
When using the AC adapter
Use a stable power source. To use the AC adapter,
insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack
on the rear side of the EJ.
When using the dry-cell batteries
Prepare 4 x AA size (LR6 / R6P) dry cell batteries. The batteries are not included in the
product,
CAUTION
Take great care of the polarity of batteries. The polarity marks are shown in the
battery box.
Replace used batteries with four new ones when “lb0” is displayed.
Do not mix used and new batteries. Do not mix the battery type. It may cause
damage to the batteries and the balance.
The battery life depends on the ambient temperature, how to use and so on.
AC adapter jack
5
Remove batteries when the balance is not to be used for a long time. They may
leak and cause damage to the balance.
Damage due to battery leakage is not covered by the warranty.
Installing batteries
1. Turn off the balance and disconnect the AC adapter if used.
2. Slide the battery cover off.
3. Push the battery box up to unhook and pull it out.
4. Insert new four batteries (LR6 / R6P / AA size) into the
battery box, taking extreme care of the polarities.
5. Push the battery box into the balance as before.
6. Attach the battery cover.
Battery cover
Hook
Battery box
Hook
Battery indicator turns on when the balance is operated by the batteries. It will
change as the battery voltage decreases.
New Æ Æ Æ Coming close to “lb0”.
4-3. Breeze break
The optional breeze break is available. See “9-4. EJ-11 Breeze break”.
4-4. Storage
The EJ series balance can stack on top of another when not in use.
Do not stack more than 3 units.
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5. OPERATION
ENET
O
5-1. Turn the power ON and OFF
1. Press the ON:OFF key to turn the power ON.
2. Press the ON:OFF key again, and the power will be switched OFF.
It is possible to have the power automatically switched OFF, if zero is
STABL
ZER
All of the symbols are displayed as shown above.
(About units: Only the units available will be displayed.)
The display turns off except for a weighing unit and the decimal point.
The balance waits for the weighing data to become stable, and zero will be
displayed with the ZERO indicator (power-on zero).
The range for power-on zero is within ±10% of the weighing capacity around the
calibrated zero point.
If the power is switched ON while there is a load beyond this range, the balance will
be tared to zero and the NET indicator and the ZERO indicator turn on.
Auto-power off function
displayed for approximately 5 minutes. See “8-5. Function list” and
set the function “
poff
”.
Weighing
units
5-2. LCD backlight
The LCD backlight will turn on when the weight value changes more than 4d (4 x min.
display division) or any key operation is done. When the weight data becomes and
stays stable for some moment, the backlight will automatically turn off. There is also a
setting that the backlight is always on or off. For details, see the function setting “ltUp”
of “Function list”.
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5-3. Units
The most common unit of weight used around the world is the gram, but there is often
a need to shift to alternative units specific to the country where the balance is used or
to select modes such as counting or percent.
The units and the order they appear in the display are as follows:
Ounce (avoir)
Percent mode
Counting mode
Gram
Density
(specific gravity)
Among the units, those available for the user have been set at the factory before
shipping.
The unit can be selected in the function setting mode. The order of the units available
is the same as above.
Note
It is possible to store only the units that will be actually used from
the units available. It is also possible to specify the display unit that
will be shown first when the power is switched ON. For details, see
“8-4. Storing weighing units”.
Conversion table
Pound
Newton
Metric carat
Momme
Pennyweight
Grain
Units Name Conversion to gram
oz Ounce (avoir) 28.349523125 g
lb Pound (UK) 453.59237 g
ozt Troy ounce 31.1034768 g
ct Metric carat 0.2 g
mom momme 3.75 g
dwt Pennyweight 1.55517384 g
GN Grain (UK) 0.06479891 g
t tola 11.6638038 g
tl tael (Hong Kong general, Singapore) 37.7994 g
tl tael (Hong Kong jewelry) 37.4290 g
tl tael (Taiwan) 37.5 g
“Newton” is the value calculated by “(g value) x (9.80665 m/s2) / 1000”.
The unit “t (tola)” and three kinds of “tl (tael)” are for special versions only.
One of them can be selected and installed at the factory.
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5-4. Selecting a weighing unit
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Press the UNITS key to select a unit.
The following sections are a description of the
three common units: g (gram mode), pcs (counting
mode), and % (percent mode).
Each pressing switches the
units available in the orde
described on the previous
page.
ZERO
0.0
STABLE indicator
5-5. Basic operation
1. Select a weighing unit.
2. When the display does not show zero, press the
RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero.
3. When using a tare (container), place the
container on the weighing pan, and press the
RE-ZERO key to subtract the tare weight.
4. Place the object to be weighed on the pan or in
the container.
Wait for the STABLE indicator to be displayed
and read the value.
5. Remove the object from the pan.
The RE-ZERO key will zero the balance if
the weight is within ±2% of the weighing
capacity around the power-on zero point.
The ZERO indicator
weight exceeds +2% of the weighing
capacity, it will be subtracted to zero as a
tare weight. In this case the ZERO and NET
marks turn on.
turns on. When the
NET
ZERO
0.0
NET
150.3
STABLE indicato
Precautions during operation
Make sure that the STABLE indicator is on whenever reading or storing a
value.
Do not press the keys with a sharp object such as a pencil.
Do not apply a shock or a load to the pan that is beyond the weighing
capacity.
Keep the balance free from foreign objects such as dust or liquid.
Calibrate the balance periodically to keep weighing accuracy. (See “7.
CALIBRATION”.)
Containe
Weighing pan
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5-6. Counting mode (pcs)
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Weighs the sample pieces and calculate its unit weight. Using the sample unit weight,
the scale counts the number of parts or items.
As for the minimum unit weight acceptable, see the function setting “Umin”.
Selecting the counting mode
1. Press the UNITS key to select
( :pieces)
Storing the sample unit
2. Press the SAMPLE key to enter the sample
unit weight storing mode.
3. To select the number of samples, press the
1SAMPLE key. It may be set to 5, 10, 25, 50,
or 100.
4. Place a tare container on the weighing pan, and
press the RE-ZERO key. Confirm that the
right side of the number of samples shows zero.
5. Place the number of samples specified on the
pan. In this example, 25 pieces.
6. Press the PRINT key to calculate and store
the unit weight. Remove the sample. The
balance is set to count objects with this unit
weight.
Counting the objects
7. Place the objects to be counted on the pan.
Counting mode using the ACAI function
ACAI
8. If a few more samples are added, the ACAI
TM
(Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement) is a function that improves the
accuracy of the unit weight by increasing the number of samples as the counting
process proceeds.
indicator is displayed. (To prevent an error, add
three or more. The ACAI indicator will not be
displayed if overloaded.)
.
Confirm the display
ZERO
0
10 -
Each pressing switches
the number of samples.
25 -
Weighing pan
25 0
25
CAI indicato
ACAI
25
Containe
Samples
(25 pcs)
To store
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9. The balance re-calculates the unit weight while the ACAI indicator is blinking. Do not
touch the balance or samples on the pan until the ACAI indicator turns off.
10. Counting accuracy is improved when the ACAI indicator turns off. Each time the
above operation is performed, a more accurate unit weight will be obtained. There is
no definite upper limit of ACAI range for the number of samples exceeding 100. Try
to add the similar number of samples as displayed.
5-7. Percent mode (%)
Displays the weighing value in percentage compared to the reference (100%) weight.
Selecting the percent mode
1. Press the UNITS key to select %. (%:percent)
Storing the reference (100%) weight
2. Press the SAMPLE key to enter the
reference weight storing mode.
3. Press the RE-ZERO key to display 100 0%.
4. Place the sample to be set as the reference
weight on the pan.
5. Press the PRINT key to store the reference
weight. Remove the sample.
Reading the percentage
6. Place the object to be compared to the
reference weight on the pan. The displayed
percentage is based on 100% of the reference
weight.
ZERO
0.0
100 -
100 0
Weighing pan
Sample corresponding
to the 100% weight
To store
100.0
Object to be
compared
75.8
%
%
%
%
%
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6. COMPARATOR
The results of the comparison are indicated by HI, OK or LO on the display.
The comparison is as follows:
LO < Lower limit value ≤ OK ≤ Upper limit value < HI
Operating conditions (see the function setting “Cp”):
No comparison (comparator function disabled).
Compares all data.
Compares all stable data.
Compares plus data except those near zero (plus data greater than +4d).
Compares stable plus data except those near zero (stable plus data
greater than +4d).
Compares all data except those near zero (all data greater than +4d or
less than -4d).
Compares stable data except those near zero (stable data greater than
+4d or less than -4d).
d = the smallest display division. e.g.: 4d = four display divisions
The upper limit and lower limit numerical values are common to each of the weighing,
counting and percent mode. The example for EJ-120/200/300/410/610 is as follows.
6-1. Setting example
This example will be “Compares plus data except
those near zero”.
Selecting a comparison mode
1. Press and hold the SAMPLE key to display
2. Press the PRINT key, then the balance displays
3. Press the SAMPLE key several times to display
4. Press the RE-ZERO key several times to display
5. Press the PRINT key to store the settings.
Upper limit value “001010”: “10.10g” “1010pcs” “101.0%”
Lower limit value “000990”: “9.90g” “990pcs” “99.0%”
func .
(If the comparison mode is already set, press the
SAMPLE key to go to “Entering the upper and
lower limit values”.)
poff X .
Cp X .
Cp 3 .
Cp Hi appears after end .
Press and hold
func
poff 0
Press
several times
Cp 0
Press
several times
Cp 3
To store
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Entering the upper and lower limit values
6. With Cp Hi displayed, press the PRINT key.
Enter the upper limit value using the following keys.
SAMPLE key To select the digit blinking to
change.
RE-ZERO key To set the value of the digit
selected. Hold down the key to
switch the sign “+” and “-“.
(“N” designates a negative
value.)
PRINT key To store the value and proceed to
the next step.
UNITS key To cancel the value and proceed
to the next step.
7. With Cp lo displayed, press the PRINT key.
Enter the lower limit value using the following keys.
SAMPLE key To select the digit blinking to
change.
RE-ZERO key To set the value of the digit
selected. Hold down the key to
switch the sign “+” and “-“ (see
step 6).
PRINT key To store the value and proceed to
the next step.
UNITS key To cancel the value and proceed
to the next step.
8. Press the PRINT key. Unit appears after
end .
9. Press the UNITS key to return to the weighing
mode.
Cp Hi
HI
000000
Set using the
relevant keys
HI
001234
To store
Cp lo
LO
000000
Set using the
relevant keys
LO
001230
To store
end
Unit
Returns to
the weighing mode
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7. CALIBRATION
This function adjusts the balance for accurate weighing.
Perform a calibration in the following cases.
When the balance is first used.
When the balance has been moved.
For regular calibration.
Calibration (CAL) switch cover
7-1. Calibration using a weight
Prepare the calibration weight (sold separately) in advance.
1. Warm up the balance for at least half an hour with
nothing on the pan.
2. Press and hold the calibration (CAL) switch until
Cal appears, and release the switch.
3. The balance displays Cal 0 .
To change the calibration weight value, proceed to
step 4.
To use the calibration weight value in the balance
memory, proceed to step 5.
4. Press the SAMPLE key. The display shows the
calibration weight value in “gram” that is stored in the
balance. Use the following keys to change the value.
SAMPLE key To select the digit blinking to
change.
RE-ZERO key To set the value of the digit
selected.
PRINT key To store the value and return to
step 3.
UNITS key To cancel the value and return to
step 3.
Calibration (CAL) switch
Press and hold
the CAL switch.
Cal
Release the CAL switch.
Cal 0
06000.0
Set the weight using
the relevant keys.
Cal 0
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5. At step 3, pressing the PRINT key to weigh the
zero-point value. Do not touch the pan during
weighing.
6. Place the calibration weight with the same value as
displayed on the pan. Press the PRINT key to
weigh it. Do not touch the pan during weighing.
7. end appears.
Remove the weight from the pan.
When the GLP output (function setting “info 1” or
“info 2”) is selected, glp is displayed. The
calibration report is output and end appears
again.
Press the CAL switch or UNITS key to return to
the weighing mode.
Note
The value set in step 4 is stored in memory even after the power is
switched off.
If the balance is to be moved to other places, set the gravity
acceleration value of the area where the calibration using a weight is
to be done, and calibrate the balance according to the procedure
above. See the next section to set the value.
Cal 0
5000.0
5000.0
0end000
glp
0end000
Returns to
the weighing mode
With nothing
on the pan
To store
Calibration
weight
To store
GLP output
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7-2. Gravity acceleration correction
When the balance is first used or has been moved to a 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 balance. Change the gravity acceleration value of the balance to the
value of the area where the balance will be used. See the gravity acceleration map
appended to the end of this manual.
Note
Gravity acceleration correction is not required when the balance is
calibrated using a calibration weight at the place where the balance
is to be used.
1. Press and hold the calibration (CAL) switch until
Cal appears, and release the switch.
2. The balance displays Cal 0 .
3. Press the RE-ZERO key.
The display shows the gravity acceleration value
stored in the balance.
Use the following keys to change the value.
SAMPLE key To select the digit blinking to
change.
RE-ZERO key To set the value of the digit
selected.
PRINT key To store the value and return to
step 2.
UNITS key To cancel the value and return to
step 2.
4. After setting the value, press the PRINT key.
Cal 0 is displayed again.
5. If it is necessary to calibrate the balance using a
calibration weight, go to step 4 of 7-1.
To finish the setting, press UNITS key.
6. end appears and the balance returns to the
weighing mode.
Cal
Release the CAL switch.
Cal 0
9.7985
Set the value using
the relevant keys.
Cal 0
Press and hold
the CAL switch.
To store
Returns to
the weighing mode
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8-1. Key operation
8. FUNCTIONS
Cancels the operation and turns off the
balance.
Item key
Selects a class and an item.
In the weighing mode, press and hold the key
to enter the function setting mode.
Enter key
Proceeds to the selected class.
Stores the settings per class and goes to the
next class.
Parameter key
Selects a parameter.
Cancel key
Cancels the operation, and goes to the next
class or returns to the weighing mode.
8-2. Entering the function setting mode
In the weighing mode, press and hold the
SAMPLE key to enter the function setting mode
and display func . Each time the SAMPLE
key is pressed, the class appears one after another.
Once the class is selected, the set items are
available for selection. (See “Function list”.)
Press and hold
func
Each pressing
switches the
class
Cp Hi
•
•
•
Set using the
relevant keys
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8-3. Setting example
p
r
p
r
To set auto power-off function to “Enabled”, and the ACAI function to “Disabled”.
1. Press and hold the SAMPLE key to display
func .
2. Press the PRINT key. The balance displays
poff 0 .
3. Press the RE-ZERO key to display poff 1 .
4. Press the SAMPLE key several times to display
aCai 1 .
5. Press the RE-ZERO key to select aCai 0 .
6. Press the PRINT key to store the parameters.
Cp Hi appears after end .
7. Press the UNITS key to return to the weighing
mode.
func
poff 0
poff 1
aCai 1
aCai 0
end
Cp Hi
Returns to
the weighing mode
Press and hold
Each pressing
switches the
aramete
To confirm
Each pressing
switches the
aramete
To store
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8-4. Storing weighing units
It is possible to store the weighing units that will be actually used from the units
available. For the units available, see “5-3. Units”.
Select and store the weighing units as described below:
1. Press and hold the SAMPLE key to display
func .
2. Press the SAMPLE key several times to display
Unit .
3. Press the PRINT key.
4. Press the SAMPLE key to display a weighing unit
to be stored.
5. Press the RE-ZERO key to select the weighing unit.
The selected weighing unit is shown with the STABLE
indicator.
func
Unit
Unit
Each pressing switches
the units available in the
order described on 5-3.
Unit
Press and hold
Press
several times
At this stage, the weighing unit is not stored in memory.
6. Repeat steps 4. and 5. to store all weighing units to be
used.
7. Press the PRINT key to store the selected weighing
units in memory.
id appears after end .
8. Press the UNITS key to return to the weighing
mode.
Note
When the balance is switched on, it starts with
the unit that was stored first at step 5.
To select
To store
end
id
Returns to
the weighing mode
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8-5. Function list
Class Item
func
poff
Auto power-off
Cond
Response
st-b
Stability band
width
trc
Zero tracking
pnt
Decimal point
Cp
Comparator mode
prt
Data output
mode
pUse
Data output pause
info
GLP output
bps
Baud rate
btpr
Data and parity
Factory setting
(*)
When the AD-8121 format is selected, the interval between data is 1.6 seconds
regardless of the setting “pUse”.
Param-
eter
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
Auto power-off disabled
Auto power-off enabled
Fast / sensitive
Slow / stable
Stable when within ± 0.5d/0.5s
Stable when within ± 1d/0.5s
Stable when within ± 2d/0.5s
Disabled
Enabled
Point (.)
Comma (,)
Comparator disabled
Compares all data
Compares all stable data
Compares plus data > +4d
Compare stable plus data > +4d
Compares data > +4d or < -4d
Compares stable data > +4d or < -4d
Command and stream modes
Command and PRINT key
Command, PRINT key and auto-print A
Command, PRINT key and auto-print B
Command mode only
No pause (general equipment)
1.6 seconds (for AD-8121)
No output
AD-8121 format (*)
General format
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
1200 bps
7 bits, even parity
7 bits, odd parity
8 bits, non parity
Description
Automatically
power off
Software filtering
Conditions to
turn on the
STABLE indicator
Tracking zero shift
Decimal separator
Conditions to
compare.
d = the minimum
display division
Auto-print A:
+ data
Auto-print B:
+/- data
Interval between
continuous data
GLP
output format
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Class Item
func
aCai
ACAI function
Umin
Minimum unit
weight
smpl
Sample number
ldin
Liquid density input
ltUp
LCD Backlight
CpHi
Cplo
Unit
id
control
Comparator upper limit
Comparator lower limit
Weighing units to be displayed
ID number for GLP output
Param-
eter
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
ACAI disabled
ACAI enabled
1 d
1/10 d
total sample weight ≥5d (**)
10 pcs
25 pcs
50 pcs
100 pcs
5 pcs
Water temperature
Liquid density
Always off
Turns off after 5 seconds
Turns off after 10 seconds
Turns off after 30 seconds
Turns off after 60 seconds
Always on
Setting the upper limit value
Setting the lower limit value
Sets to display units
Sets the ID number
Factory setting
(**)
Even if the weight display is “5d”, the sample weight may not be accepted.
This is because the weight display data is rounded off internally.
Description
If “0” is set,
no additional samples
required.
d = the minimum
display division
The number of
samples shown
first when entered
into the unit weight
storing mode
The way to input
liquid density.
To control how the
LCD backlight turns
off. Weight change
or key operation will
turn the backlight
on.
See
“6. COMPARATOR”
See “8-4. Storing
weighing units”
See “10. ID
NUMBER AND GLP”
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9. OPTIONS
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The following options are available for the EJ series:
EJ-02 USB interface
EJ-03 RS-232C serial interface
EJ-07 Underhook for EJ-3000 / EJ-4100 / EJ-6100
EJ-08 Underhook for EJ-1500 / EJ-2000
EJ-11 Breeze break
EJ-12 Carrying case
EJ-13 Density Determination Kit for EJ-120 / EJ-200 / EJ-300 / EJ-410 / EJ-610
9-1. EJ-02 USB Interface
EJ-02 cannot be used together with EJ-03.
The EJ-02 is installed to the same slot as EJ-03 and see “9-2. EJ-03 RS-232C
serial interface”.
The EJ-02 will be used to transmit the weight data (numerical value only)
uni-directionally to a personal computer via USB.
The EJ-02 can transmit the weight data (numerical value only) directly to other
application software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, memo pad, and so on.
The driver is not necessary to install.
The EJ-02 cannot be used for bidirectional communication.
9-2. EJ-03 RS-232C serial interface
This interface allows the EJ series to be connected with a multifunction printer or a
personal computer.
EJ-03 cannot be used together with EJ-02.
The RS-232C interface has the following four modes.
Stream mode Outputs data continuously.
Key mode Outputs data by pressing the PRINT key.
Auto-print mode Outputs data which meets the conditions of auto-print.
Command mode Controls the balance using commands from a computer.
Set the parameters of the data format (bps and btpr) and data output mode
(prt), as necessary.
Use a D-sub 9 pin cable (straight type) to connect with a computer.
Optional cable: AX-KO2466-200 D-Sub 9 pin / 9 pin cable with 2 m long.
EJ-03 Installation
1. Turn off the balance and disconnect the AC
adapter if used.
2. Remove the cover of the option slot on the
rear by pressing and lowering it down.
3. Connect the connector in the slot to the
EJ-03 unit and insert it into the slot.
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Press and lowe
down the cover.
Option slot fo
EJ-02 / EJ-03
4. Secure the EJ-02 with the screws supplied
with the EJ-03.
Connector inside
the option slot.
EJ-03
Interface specifications
Transmission system EIA RS-232C
Transmission form Asynchronous, bi-directional, half-duplex
Data format Baud rate: 1200, 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: ACII
Terminator: C
LSB0 1 2 3 4 5MSB
Pin connections
Inside of the EJ
The interface is designated as DCE (Data Communication Equipment).
(CR: 0Dh, LF: 0Ah)
RLF
6
D-sub 9 pin 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
9 N.C.
1 (-15V~-5V)
0 (5V~15V)
Stop bit
Parity bit
Data bit
Start bit
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Data format
S T
+ 0 0000
,
.
00
g CR L
F
Header Data Unit Terminator
Separator
(“ ” shows a space.)
There are four types of headers:
ST : Stable weighing data (including % data)
QT : Stable counting data
US : Unstable weighing data (including count and %)
OL : Out of weighing range (Over)
The data is normally 9 digits including a decimal point and a sign.
There are 14 types of units:
g : Weighing data “gram”
P C : Counting data “pcs”
% : Percentage data “%”
o z : Weighing data “decimal ounce”
l b : Weighing data “decimal pound”
o z t : Weighing data “troy ounce”
c t : Weighing data “carat”
m o m : Weighing data “momme”
d w t : Weighing data “penny weight”
G N : Weighing data “grain”
N : Force data “Newton”
t l : Weighing data “tael”
t : Weighing data “tola”
DS : Calculated density (specific gravity) value
The terminator is always CRLF.
Example of output data:
Weighing data “gram” ST,+001234. 5
Counting data Q T,+0001234 5
Percentage data S T,+000123 . 4
Out of range “gram” (+) O L,+999999. 9
Out of range “pcs” (-) OL,-9999999 9
P C
P C
g
%
g
C
C
C
C
C
Data output mode
RLF
RLF
RLF
RLF
RLF
Stream mode
Set the function “prt 0”.
The balance outputs the current display data. The data-update rate is approximately
10 times per second. This rate is the same as the display-update.
The balance does not output data while it is in the setting mode.
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Key mode
Set the function “prt 1, 2 or 3”.
When the PRINT key is pressed while the weighing data is stable (the STABLE
indicator is on), the balance transmits the data. When the data is transmitted, the
display will blink one time.
Auto-print mode A
Set the function “prt 2”.
The balance transmits the weighing data when the display is stable (the STABLE
indicator is on) and the data is greater than +4d.
The next output can be obtained after the display returns below +4d.
Auto-print mode B
Set the function “prt 3”.
The balance transmits the weighing data when the display is stable (the STABLE
indicator is on) and the data is greater than +4d or less than -4d.
The next output can be obtained after the display returns between -4d and +4d.
Command mode
In the command mode, the balance is controlled by commands that come from the
personal computer and so on.
Command list
Command to request the current weighing data.
Command Q CR LF
Reply S T , +001234 .5
g CR LF
Command to zero or tare the balance (same as the RE-ZERO key).
Command Z CR LF
Reply Z CR LF
Command to change the weighing units (same as the MODE key).
Command U CR LF
Reply U CR LF
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9-3. EJ-07 / EJ-08 Underhook
By attaching the underhook to the bottom of the balance, large objects that are difficult
to load on the weighing pan can be weighed, and the density (specific gravity) of
objects may be measured. Refer to the “9-6. EJ-13 Density Determination Kit” for the
information about the density measurement.
EJ-07 is for use with the EJ-3000 / EJ-4100 / EJ-6100.
EJ-08 is for use with the EJ-1500 / EJ-2000.
The calibration with a weight being hung on the hook is required for
an accurate weighing.
EJ-07 / EJ-08 Installation
Open the cap on the bottom of the
balance, and screw the underhook
into the mounting hole.
Caution
Do not apply excessive force to the underhook.
When not in use, remove the underhook and attach the cap to prevent dust
from getting into the balance.
Remove
the cap.
EJ-07
EJ-08
9-4. EJ-11 Breeze break
EJ-11 will be used mainly for min. display 0.01 g models. But all of EJ series can use
this option unit.
Remove the fixing frame out.
Attach the breeze break frame instead of
the fixing frame.
Attach the breeze break to the balance.
Fixing frame
Breeze break frame
Breeze break
9-5. EJ-12 Carrying case
EJ-12 is available for the convenience of carrying the balance by hand. However, note
that because these balances are precision equipment, they will not be able to
withstand excessive shock, such as being dropped.
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9-6. EJ-13 Density Determination Kit
A
Using this option and calculation
program, the balance can determine
the density (specific gravity) of a
sample.
Fixing frame
Weighing pan
EJ-13 Installation
Push the fixing frame out, and
remove the weighing pan.
Attach the beaker stand to the balance and fit the
pan stand to the pan support of the balance.
Sample weighing pan
Place a beaker filled with water on the beaker stand and place the sample weighing
pan on top of the pan stand.
Beaker
Upper pan to weigh in air
Pan stand
Lower pan to weigh in water
Pan support
Density (specific gravity) measurement
The density of a liquid can be changed and there are two ways of setting. One is to
set the water temperature and the other is to set density value directly.
The factory setting for density of a liquid is 25 °C as water temperature (the density
value ρ = 0.99704 (g/cm
The density (specific gravity) is calculated by the following formula.
S = X ρ S: Density (specific gravity) of a sample A: Weight in air
B: Weight in liquid
ρ: Density of liquid (water)
The result is shown with two decimal places.
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A
-B
3
) is used to calculate).
Change the function table
r
r
Selecting a way to set the density of a liquid
Select the liquid density input method from the function table below. The function table
is available only when the density measurement mode is selected.
Class Item
func ldin
Liquid density input
Param-
eter
0
1
Water temperature
Liquid density
Description
The way to input
liquid density.
Factory setting
Setting the density of a liquid
1. Press the UNITS key to select
SG
.
0.00
SG indicato
HI
SG
2. Press and hold the UNITS key to display liquid density input mode.
ldin = 0: Water temperature
This shows 25 °C.
t---25
SG
ldin = 1: Liquid density
This shows ρ = 1.0000 (g/cm3).
d1.0000
SG
3. Using the RE-ZERO (to increment the value) and SAMPLE key (to shift the
selected digit), set the value and press the PRINT key to store.
To cancel the setting procedure and return to the density measuring mode, press
the
UNITS key. The input value is not stored.
The relation between the water temperature and density is shown below.
The weighing unit is “g”.
The display shows that HI blinks and the balance
is measuring weight in air.
When the display does not show zero, press the RE-ZERO key to set the
display to zero.
Measuring
weight in air.
SG indicato
HI
0.00
SG
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2. Place a sample on the upper pan.
3. Wait for the STABLE indicator to be displayed
and press the SAMPLE key to store the
weight in air.
4. The display shows that LO blinks and the
balance starts to measure weight in water.
5. Place the sample on the lower pan in water.
Adjust the amount of water so that the sample
is about 10 mm below water surface.
6. Wait for the STABLE indicator to be displayed
and press the SAMPLE key. Then the
balance reads the weight in water and shows
the density (specific gravity) of the sample.
7. To continue the specific gravity measurement,
press the SAMPLE key again. To exit this
measurement, press the UNITS key.
To weigh in water.
HI
20.00
Measuring
weight in water.
20.00
17.51
88.01
The display shows
the density.
To weigh in air.
LO
LO
SG
SG
SG
SG
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10. ID NUMBER AND GLP
The ID number is used to identify the balance when Good Laboratory Practice
(GLP) is used.
The ID number is held in memory even if power to the balance is switched off.
The following GLP data is transmitted to a printer or a computer using the optional
RS-232C interface.
• The result of calibration (“Calibration report”)
• The result of calibration test (“Calibration test report”)
• The “Title block” and “End block” for GLP data
The GLP output format includes the balance manufacturer name, model number,
serial number, ID number and space for signature.
When used with the AD-8121B, the date and time can be printed (GLP output
format info = 1).
10-1. Setting the ID number
1. Press and hold the SAMPLE key to display
func .
2. Press the SAMPLE key several times to display
id .
3. Press the PRINT key. Enter the ID number using
the following keys.
SAMPLE key To select the digit blinking to
change.
RE-ZERO key To set the character of the digit
selected. See the table below for
the “display character set”.
PRINT key To store the value and proceed to
the next step.
UNITS key To cancel the value and proceed
to the next step.
4. When the above operation has completed, func
appears after end .
5. Press the UNITS key to return to the weighing
mode.
Display character set
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
func
id
000000
Set using the
relevant keys
endid
func
Returns to
the weighing mode
Press and hold
Press
several times
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 - _ a b CdefgHijklmnopq r s t U v wxyz
“” : Space
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10-2. Output example
r
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To print the GLP report, set the function “info 1” and use MODE 3 of the printer
AD-8121B.
To output the GLP report to a personal computer, set the function “info 2”.
Data format for “calibration report”
Perform calibration using a weight. Then the balance will output a calibration report.
See “7-1. Calibration using a weight” about the calibration.
AD-8121 format “info 1” General format “info 2”
Data format for “calibration test report”
A & D
MODEL EJ-300
S/N 1234567
ID ABCDEF
DATE 09/03/21
02:53:21 PM
CALIBRATED(EXT.)
CAL.WEIGHT
+300.00 g
SIGNATURE
Perform calibration test using a weight. Then the balance will output a calibration test
report. See “10-3. Calibration test using a weight” about the calibration test.
AD-8121 format “info 1” General format “info 2”
:Space, ASCII 20h
CR :Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh
A & D
MODEL EJ-300
S/N 1234567
ID ABCDEF
DATE 09/03/21
03:15:40 PM
CALIBRATED(EXT.)
ACTUAL
Calibration test is to confirm the weighing accuracy using a weight and output the
results as GLP report.
Set the function setting “info 1” or “info 2” to perform the calibration test.
Calibration test does not perform actual calibration but is only to test.
1. Press and hold the calibration (CAL) switch.
CC appears after Cal . Release the
switch when CC is displayed.
Pressing and holding the SAMPLE and PRINT
keys will also display CC .
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CC
Release the CAL switch.
2. CC 0 is displayed.
3. If necessary to change the weight value to check, press the SAMPLE key and
change the weight value using the following keys.
SAMPLE key To select the digit blinking to change.
RE-ZERO key To set the value of the digit selected.
PRINT key To store the value and return to step 2.
4. At step 2, press the PRINT key. The zero point
is weighed and the weighed value is displayed for a
few seconds.
5. Place the displayed weight on the pan and press
the
PRINT key to weigh it. The weighed value is
displayed for a few seconds.
6. end appears.
7. glp is displayed and calibration test report is
output.
8. end appears again. Remove the weight and
press the MODE key to return to the weighing
mode.
The weighed data
is shown with “g”.
The weighed data
is shown with “g”.
CC 0
With nothing
on the pan
CC 0
0.0
2000.0
Displayed
weight
2000.0
2000.0
end
glp
GLP output
end
Returns to
the weighing mode
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11. MAINTENANCE
11-1. Notes on maintenance
Do not disassemble the balance. Contact your local A&D dealer if your
balance needs service or repair.
Please use the original package for transportation.
Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance. Use a warm lint free cloth
dampened with a mild detergent.
To clean around the pan support, refer to the drawings below.
Warning to indicate that an object beyond the balance
capacity has been placed on the pan. Remove the object
from the pan.
This will be shown if the weight sensor receives strong
force upward. Check if there is anything sandwiched
around the weighing pan. There is a possibility that the
weight sensor itself may have a failure.
The sample weight is too light to set the unit weight in the
counting mode or 100% reference weight in the % mode.
When sample weight is light and the counting error could
become large, the balance will request you to use larger
number of samples. Place the displayed number of
samples on the pan and press the PRINT key to store
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the unit weight.
Note: Pressing the PRINT key without adding
50 -
Starting from the 100 samples, 100 - may
100 -
When “aCai 0” (ACAI disabled) or “Umin 2” is
CAL errors
Warning to indicate that calibration has been canceled
Cal e
-Cal e
Battery error
lb0
Hb0
AC adapter error
Hb1
lb1
Stability error
error1
If you cannot cancel an error or other errors occurred, request service from the
store where you purchased the balance or from your local A&D dealer.
because the calibration weight is too heavy.
Warning to indicate that calibration has been canceled
because the calibration weight is too light.
Check the weighing pan and the calibration weight.
To return to the weighing mode, press the UNITS key.
Warning to show that the batteries are exhausted.
Replace them with new one or use the AC adapter.
Warning to show that the battery voltage is too high.
Check the battery.
Warning to show that the output voltage of an AC adapter
is too high. Check if the AC adapter is correct.
Warning to show that the output voltage of an AC adapter
is too low. Check if the AC adapter is correct.
Warning to indicate that the weight value is not stable
and the balance cannot display it. Prevent vibration and
drafts. Press the UNITS key to return to the weighing
mode.
samples may reduce counting accuracy.
be displayed when the sample weight is light.
This is for your notice and press the PRINT
key without adding any samples.
set, this notice is not shown.
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12. SPECIFICATIONS
12-1. EJ series
MODEL EJ-120 EJ-200 EJ-300 EJ-410 EJ-610
Weight capacity 120 g 210 g 310 g 410 g 610 g
Min. display “d” 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g
Repeatability
(Std. deviation)
Linearity ±0.01 g ±0.01 g ±0.02 g ±0.02 g ±0.02 g
Sensitivity drift ±20 ppm / °C (10°C~30°C / 50°F~86°F)
No. of samples 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
Max. count * 12,000 pcs21,000 pcs31,000 pcs41,000 pcs 61,000 pcs
Min. unit weight * 0.01 g
Min. % display 0.1 %
Min. 100 % weight 1 g
Display 7 segment LCD display with backlight (Character height 16 mm)
Display update 10 time per second
Operating temp. -10°C~40°C / 14°F~104°F, less than 85% R.H. (non-condensing)
Power supply AC adapter or 4 x “AA” size dry-cell batteries
Battery operation Approximately 70 hours (backlight off, alkaline batteries)
Weighing pan size 110 mm ø
Weight
Calibration weight
(factory setting)
0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g
Approximately 850 g
100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g 600 g
* In case of “Umin 0” (factory setting)
MODEL EJ-1500 EJ-2000 EJ-3000 EJ-4100 EJ-6100
Weight capacity 1500 g 2100 g 3100 g 4100 g 6100 g
Min. display “d” 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g
Repeatability
(Std. deviation)
Linearity ±0.1 g ±0.1 g ±0.2 g ±0.2 g ±0.2 g
Sensitivity drift ±20 ppm / °C (10°C~30°C / 50°F~86°F)
No. of samples 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
Max. count * 15,000 pcs21,000 pcs31,000 pcs41,000 pcs 61,000 pcs
Min. unit weight * 0.1 g
Min. % display 0.1 %
Min. 100 % weight 10 g
Display 7 segment LCD display with backlight (Character height 16 mm)
Display update 10 time per second
Operating temp. -10°C~40°C / 14°F~104°F, less than 85% R.H. (non-condensing)
Power supply AC adapter or 4 x “AA” size dry-cell batteries
Battery operation Approximately 70 hours (backlight off, alkaline batteries)
Weighing pan size 127 mm x 140 mm
Weight