Ad FX-i SERIES User Manual

FX-i SERIESFX-120i / FX-200i / FX-300iFX-1200i / FX-2000i / FX-3000iPrecision BalanceINSTRUCTION MANUALWM+PD4001199

83-5 Display Symbols and Key Operation Key operation Key operation affects how the balance functions. The basic key operations are:  “Press and rel

94. WEIGHING UNITS 4-1 Units With the FX-i series balance, the following weighing units and weighing modes are available: A unit or mode can b

10The tables below indicate the weighing capacity and the minimum display for each unit, depending on the balance model. CapacityUnitFX-120i FX-200i

114-2 Storing Units The units or modes can be selected and stored in the function table. The sequence of displaying the units or modes can be arranged

125. WEIGHING 5-1 Basic Operation (Gram Mode) 1 Place a container on the weighing pan, if necessary. Press the RE-ZERO key to cancel the weight

135-2 Counting Mode (PCS) This is the mode to determine the number of objects in a sample based on the standard sample unit mass. Unit mass means the

14 If the balance judges that the mass of the samples is too light to aquire accurate weighing, it displays an error requiring the addition of more sa

155-3 Percent Mode (%) This is the mode to display the weight value in percentage compared to a 100% reference mass and is used for target weighing o

165-4 Statistical Calculation Mode The statistical calculation mode statistically calculates the weight data, and displays or outputs the results. To

17Selecting the statistical items to output 5 Press the SAMPLE key to display 5taf 0 . 6 Press the RE-ZERO key to select the output items. In

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18 1 Press the RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero. 2 Place the sample on the weighing pan and wait for the stabilization indicator to turn on.

19Deleting the latest data When the wrong data is entered, it can be deleted and excluded from statistical calculation. Only the latest data can be

205-5 Statistical Calculation Mode (Example of Use) Here, as an example of use of the statistical calculation mode, mixing of the multiple formulae s

215-5-2 Using The Statistical Calculation Mode 1 Press the RE-ZERO key to set the display to zero. 2 Place a container on the weighing pan. Pre

226. RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT This function stabilizes the weight value, reducing the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and vibration at the

237. CALIBRATION 7-1 Calibration Mode The FX-i series balance has the following two modes.  Calibration using an external weight  Calibration test

247-2 Calibration Using an External Weight This function calibrates the balance using an external weight. Operation1 Connect the AC adapter and wa

255 Confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the PRINT key. The balance measures the zero point. Do not allow vibration or drafts to affec

267-3 Calibration Test Using an External Weight This function tests the balance weighing accuracy using an external weight and outputs the result. Th

27 5 Confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the PRINT key. The balance measures the zero point and displays the measured value. Do not al

1CONTENTSBasic Operation1. INTRODUCTION ...

288. FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION 8-1 Permit or Inhibit The balance stores parameters that must not be changed unintentionally. There are two

298-2 Initializing the Balance This function returns the following parameters to factory settings.  Calibration data  Function table  The sample

309. FUNCTION TABLE The function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance. These parameters stored, even if the AC adapte

319-3 Details of the Function Table Class Item and Parameter Description 0Fast response, sensitive value FAST 1MID.Cond Condition 2Slow response,

32Class Item and Parameter Description 0 Key mode Accepts the PRINT key only when the display is stable. 1 Auto print mode A (Reference = zero) 2

33Class Item and Parameter Description 0 600 bps 1 1200 bps 2 2400 bps 3 4800 bps 4 9600 bps bp5 Baud rate 519200 bps 07 bits, even 17 bits,

349-4 Description of the Class “Environment, Display” Condition ( Cond )Cond 0 This parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a weig

35Zero tracking ( trc )This function tracks zero point drift caused by changes in the environment and stabilizes the zero point. When the weight data

369-5 Description of the Item “Data Output Mode” The parameter setting of the “Data output mode ( prt )” applies to the performance when the data is

37Interval output mode The weight data is periodically output. When the PRINT key is pressed, the balance starts to output the weight data at a pres

29-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table ...309-2 Display and Ke

38KF format 5if type 2This is the Karl-Fischer moisture meter format and is used when the peripheral equipment can only communicate using this format

399-7 Data Format Examples

40 NoteWhen “Pound Ounce” is selected, the data is output with the unit of ounce (oz). 9-8 Description of the Item “Applic

419-9 Comparator Function The results of the comparison are indicated by HI OK LO on the display. Operating conditions:  No comparison  Compa

4210. ID NUMBER AND GLP REPORT  The ID number is used to identify the balance when Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is used.  The ID number is ma

43Calibration report using an external weight When the setting is “info 1”: When the setting is “info 2”: Calibration test repor

44Title block and end block When a weight value is recorded as the GLP data, “Title block” and “End block” are inserted at the beginning and at the en

4511. UNDERHOOK The underhook can be used for magnetic materials or density measurement. The built-in underhook is revealed by removing the plastic ca

4612. PROGRAMMABLE-UNIT This is a programmable unit conversion function. It multiplies the weight data in grams by an arbitrary coefficient set in the

4713. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE The balance is a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device. Connect the balance to a personal computer (DTE) using a

31. INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the FX-i series balance works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Read this manual

481 2 3 4MODEON14. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 14-1 Connection to the AD-8121B Printer Set the following parameters to use the AD-8121B pr

4914-2 Connection to a Computer The FX-i series balance can be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C serial interface. As an option, the

50 Using the WinCT software, the balance can do the following: 1 Analyzing the weight data and the statistics with “RsKey” The weight data can be

5115. COMMANDS 15-1 Command List NoteA command has a terminator added, that is specified using the "Terminator (Crlf)"parameter of “Serial i

5215-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes When the “AK, Error code (erCd)” parameter of “Serial interface ( 5if )” is set to “1”, the balance outputs &

53 T command example PT command example  When a communication error has occurred due to external noise, or a parity error

5416. MAINTENANCE  Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance. Clean the balance with a lint free cloth that is moistened with warm water and

5517. TROUBLESHOOTING 17-1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment The balance is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or

5617-2 Error Codes Display Error code Description EC, E11 Stability error The balance can not stabilize due to an environmental problem

57Display Error code Description EC, E00 Communications error A protocol error occurred in communications. Confirm the format, baud ra

42. UNPACKING THE BALANCE 2-1 Unpacking  The balance is a precision instrument. Unpack the balance carefully. Keep the packing material to be used f

5818. OPTIONS NoteThe FXi-02, FXi-08 and FXi-09 can not be used at the same time. FXi-02 USB interface (Installed in the balance, Applicable OS: Windo

59AX-FXi-31 Main unit cover  Main unit protective cover provided as standard. AD-1683 DC static eliminator  Used to minimize weighing errors due t

6019. SPECIFICATIONS FX-120i FX-200i FX-300iFX-1200iFX-2000iFX-3000iWeighing capacity 122 g 220 g 320 g 1220 g 2200 g 3200 g Maximum display 122

6120. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS FX-120i / 200i / 300i FX-1200i / 2000i / 3000i Unit: mm *1: Width of the opening w

6221. TERMS/INDEX Terms Stable value The weight data when the stabilization indicator appears. Environment Ambient conditions such as vibration, dr

63IndexKeys and symbols ON/OFF key ...8 SAMPLE key ...8 MODE key ...

64DC static eliminator...59 DCE ...47, 49 Decimal point ...

65Number of data...16, 33 - O - ON:OFF key ...8, 28 Operating environment ...

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52-2 Installing the Balance Install the balance as follows: 1. Place the balance on a solid weighing table. Refer to “3. PRECAUTIONS” for installing

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63. PRECAUTIONS To get the optimum performance from the balance and acquire accurate weight data, note the following: 3-1 Before Use  Install the ba

7  This balance uses a strong magnet as part of the balance assembly, so please use caution when weighing magnetic materials such as iron. If there i