
AD-8529PC-W Bluetooth converter for PC
AD-8529PR-W Bluetooth converter for printer
AD-8529PR-W Bluetooth converter for printer
- AD8529-BA Converter for balance (gray) 1 piece
- AD8529-PR Converter for PC (blue) 1 piece
- Instruction manual (this document)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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
Ltd.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of the
instrument covered by this manual are subject to change fo
improvement without notice.
1WMPD4003537A
AD8529-BA (gray converter for balance) AD8529-PC
AD8529-PR (blue converter for printer) (gray converter for PC)
1. Switch for pairing
Perform a pairing between the devices.
Use of this switch is normally unnecessary because the pairing
has been done beforehand at shipping.
2. Mini-USB connector for power
This is a connector for when using a model that requires the AC
adapter sold separately.
The LED for communication confirmation is located on the circuit
board, and it blinks in red or green when the power is turned on.
- The BT converter makes the RS-232C cable connection wireless.
- Providing the power from the weighing device to the BT
converter, the BT converter can be used by simply inserting to
the device.
- The AD-8529PC-W for PC connection is identified as COM port
at a PC, so the existing application software such as WinCT to
be operated on the Windows can be used.
Note - When the converter for PC of set for PC connection is used, it is
For safety use
When this device is operated, mind the following precautions.
Do not dissemble the BT converter. Failure to keep so may
result in malfunctions with the BT converter and an elimination
of the function, then that is not covered b
CAUTION
a warrant
.
Precautions on use
- Providing the power from the weighing device, printer o
USB to the BT converter, the power can be automatically
turned on by connecting the each BT converter to the
weighing device, printer or PC.
- This product may require certification for compliance with
local laws pertaining to radio broadcast and equipment fo
wireless communication. Please refer to A&D’s website fo
countries where the product is already certified for use.
This document is an instruction manual used for AD-8529PC-W
Bluetooth converter for PC or AD-8529PR-W Bluetooth converter for
printer. Read this instruction manual through before use.
2.Package contents
Either set of the following is packed.
AD-8529PC-W Bluetooth converter for PC
- AD8529-BA Converter for balance (gray) 1 piece
- AD8529-PC Converter for PC (gray) 1 piece
- Instruction manual (this document)
- CD-ROM
CAUTION
1. Introduction
1 piece
1 piece
【A&D website: http://www.aandd.jp】
5-1. When using AD-8529PC-W Bluetooth converter for PC
1. Connect the AD8529-BA (gray) to the
RS-232C connector for the weighing
device to be used.
2. Connect the AD8529-PC (gray) to the
USB port on the PC.
3. Confirm that the LED on the
AD8529-PC is blinking in green.
If the LED is not blinking in green, refer to
“7. When seeming to be malfunctions”.
The communication becomes effective by
starting up application software such as
WinCT on the PC.
Confirm a COM port number indicated at “AND Bluetooth Converter” on the
device manager.
Refer to the provided CD-ROM or A&D’s webs ite for details.
1 piece
3. Appearance and each part name
1. Switch
for pairing
2.
Min
f
USB connector
4. Fuature
5. How to use
necessary to install the driver in the PC beforehand. The driver is
included in the provided CD-ROM, or download it from the
screen for “Software” of “Support” at the A&D’s website.
【http://www.aandd.jp/products/software/software.html】
Refer to “12. Installing the driver” when confirming
installing method for the driver.
Driver’s installation is only required when the converter is
connected to the PC at the first time.
- When a type of connector for the weighing device is
D-Sub25 or DIN7 pin, it is necessary to use a cable
described in “9. Accessory”.
- Some weighing devices and any printers other than the
AD-8127 separately require an AC adapter, conversion
cable for printer connection, etc. Refer to the A&D’s
website for details.
Weighing
device
PC
5-2. When using AD-8529PR-W Bluetooth converter for printer
The following procedure is when the AD-8127 printer is used.
1. Connect the AD8529-BA (gray) to the
RS-232C connector for the weighing
Weighing
device
device to be used.
2. Connect the AD8529-PR (blue) to the
RS-232C connector for the printer to be used.
3. The communication becomes effective when
the LED on the AD8529-PR blinked in green.
Data can be sent to the printer by pressing
Printer
the PRINT key on the weighing device.
* The balances or printers are set so that
the BT converter can be connected using
factory settings to them.
6. Pairing method
The pairing for the BT converter is normally unnecessary because it
has been done beforehand.
When using multiple BT converters and having lost track of pairings,
it is possible to perform pairing again by the following procedure:
1. Connect the each converters to the
device, and press and hold the switch
for pairing on the converter for PC or
printer until the LED is being lit in
orange. (Approx. 3 or 4 seconds)
2. Press and hold the switch for pairing on
the converter for balance
until the LED
on the converter for PC or printer is
being blinked in red.
3. The pairing completes when the LED on
Weighing
the converter for PC or printer blinked in
green after blinking it in red.
7. When seeming to be malfunctions
When the
communication
cannot be done
When the LEDs
do not light up
Condition Possible cause Remedy
Are the LEDs for
each converter
blinking in green?
Are the settings
between the
balance and PC
matched?
Are the converters
connected to the
appropriate
devices?
Has the driver been
installed in the PC?
Is the proper COM
port displayed on the
application software
that you operate on
the PC?
Is the device a
model that requires
use of other AC
adapter?
Disconnect the converter and
connect it again, or perform the
pairing again.
Refer to ”6. Pairing method”.
When using AD-8529PC-W …Let
the settings between the balance
and application software operated
on the PC match.
When using AD-8529PR-W…Set
the balance or printer settings as
follows.
- Baud rate: 2400 bps
- Parity: Even
- Stop bit: 1 - Terminator: CR/LF
The converter for balance is blue
and the converter for printer is
gray.
When using the AD-8529PC-W, it is
necessary to install the driver in the
PC.
→12. Installing the driver
Disconnect the converter and
connect it again, and confirm that
the proper COM port has been
displayed.
Refer to the applicable list for
AD-8529 at the A&D’s website.
- Bit length: 7bit
PC
device
8. Specifications
Communication
distance
Specified
power
Applicable
device
Applicable OS WindowsXP / VISTA / 7 / 8.1 /10
Ambient
temperature
and humidity
Dimensions Converter for balance or printer……
Weight Converter for balance or printer…Approx. 18g
Wireless
communication
RS-232C
interface
Setti ngs AD-8529PC-W
*1 Refer to those items at the A&D’s website.
Windows is registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
10m at maximum
Not required. (Some balances require the AC adapter
sold separately. *1)
A&D’s electronic balance with RS-232C interface *1
A&D’s printer…AD-8127
(compatible with 32bit and 64bit)
5 °C to 40°C, Less than 85%R.H. (Do not allow
condensation)
Converter for PC……
Converter for PC……………… …Approx. 12g
CYBLE-022001-00 (Cypress Semiconductor)
Bluetooth4.1 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
AD8529-BA Converter for balance D-sub9 pin female
AD8529-PR Converter for printer D-sub9 pin female
The converter for balance takes power from the pin 6 or 9.
The converter for printer takes power from the pin 4 or 9.
- Baud rate : 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400,
- Bit length / parity : 7bit/Even, 7bit/Odd, 8bit/None
- Stop bit: : 1, 1.5, 2bit
AD-8529PR-W
- Baud rate : 2400bps
- Bit length / parity : 7bit/Even
- Stop bit: : 1bit
Approx. 19mm (W)×17mm (H)×65mm (D)
Approx. 22mm (W)×12mm (H)×66mm (D)
Pin No. Signal name Direction Description
2 RxD
3 TxD
5 GND -
6 DSR
9 -
Pin No. Signal name Direction Description
2 TxD Output Receive data
3 RxD Input Transmit data
4
5 GND - Ground
9
-
-
19200, 28800bps
Input Receive data
Output Transmit data
Input Power
Input Power
Input Power
Input Power
Ground
9. Accessories
- AX-KO5363-30… Connection cable for a weighing device of D-sub25
pin
- AX-KO5543-100…Connection cable for a weighing device of DIN7 pin
10.About Bluetooth Communication
When using this device for data fransfer ensure an unobstructed
distance of no more than 10 meters. This device uses Bluetooth
for wireless communication and obstacles such as walls can
reduce data transmission distance.
Devices such as the following that use the 2.4GHz bandwidth
may cause interference when used close to this device.
- Wireless LAN
- Bluetooth capable devices (cellular phone, etc.)
- Home appliances such as microwave ovens
Therefore, this device is not suitable for applications where
reliability is the primary concern.
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11. Installing the driver
When the converter for PC of the set for PC connection
(AD8529-PC) is used, it is necessary to install the driver in the PC.
Refer to “Installing the driver” described in the provided CD-ROM
for details of installation method for Windows Vista or XP.
11-1. When installing the driver at Windows 10
1. Connect the AD-8529-PC (converter for PC) to the PC.
2. Windows10 leads so as to install the driver.
3. When installation is finished, click the [Close] button.
Device name is “USB Serial Device”.
11-2 .
When installing the driver at Windows7or Windows 8.1
1. Connect the AD-8529-PC (converter for PC) to the PC.
2. In case of Windows8.1 … Navigate from “Start” → “PC
settings” → “Control panel” to display the “Control Panel” and
click the “Hardware and Sound”.
In case of Windows7…Navigate from ”Start” → ”Control
panel” to display the “Control Panel” and click the ”Hardware
and Sound”.
3. Click the “Device manager”.
4. Confirm the “AND Bluetooth Converter” is displayed.
5. Right click “AND Bluetooth Converter”, and click “Update
Driver Software” on pull-down menu.
6. Click “Browse my computer for driver software” in the Update
Driver Software dialog box.
7. Click the “Brows” in the dialog box shown below.
8. Select “AD-8529 DRIVER” in the folder of the provided
CD-ROM and click [OK] button.
9.When the dialog box for specifying file location reappears, click
the [Next] button.
10. The driver will begin to install. If the security popup below
appears during installation, click the [Install] button.
11. When installation is finished, click the [Close] button.
12.Using the WinCT Application Software
The WinCT setup file is included in the CD-ROM.
WinCT (Windows Communication Tools) is a free software for
transmitting the data from the A&D electronic balance to a PC
(Windows data communication software). WinCT consists of three
applications: RsCOM, RsKey and Rsweight.
Refer to Readme with WinCT for details of usage with WinCT.
12-1.Installing the WinCT
1. Close all open applications in Windows .
2. Run [WinCT_Setup.msi] in WinCT folder in the provided
CD-ROM.
3. Install WinCT following the instructions on the screen
12-2. Communication example using WinCT (RsCOM)
1. Connect the converter for balance to the balance, and connect
the converter for PC to the PC. Confirm that the LED on the
converter for PC is blinking in yellow.
2. Run “RsCOM” menu. Default menu address is “Start”→“Program”
→“A&D WinCT”→“RsCom”.
3. Set the computer’s RS-232C interface parameters as follows to
adjust to the balance’s parameters
〔Port:〕 Adjust the value to COM port of “AND Bluetooth
Converter”. (When using Windows 10: “USB
Serial Device”)
〔Baud Rate〕 Baud rate.
〔Parity〕 Parity.
〔Length〕 Data length.
〔Stop Bit〕 Stop bit.
〔Terminator〕 Terminator.
* The default settings for RsCom communication parameters
are the same as the factory settings for A&D’s balances
When using Windows 10:
“COM3 USB Serial Device”
4. By clicking the [Start] button, blinking “o” mark at the top of the
display is started, which means that the communication becomes
effective.
5. When the stability mark of a balance is displayed and the [PRINT]
key of a balance is pressed, the current data is transmitted to a
computer.
6. Check the weighing dara at [Rceived Data] in the RsCom window.
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7. Select a command on [Command Data] in the RsCom window.
Select (click) the [Command] key.
Then command is sent to the balance.
8. Select (click) the [Stop] key in the RsCom window.
The “o” mark stops blinking on the window.
9. Click the [End] button to close RsCom.
13. Precautions related to radio wave
13-1. FCC
Contains FCC ID:WAP2001
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
FCC WARNING
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: 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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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.
13-2. IC
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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