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  • Page 1 MC-1000 MC-6100 1WMPD4002204B...
  • Page 2 This Manual and Marks 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: A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION..........................3 1-1 About This Manual..........................3 1-2 Features ............................. 3 1-3 Compliance............................4 2. UNPACKING THE BALANCE......................6 2-1 MC-1000 ............................. 6 2-2 MC-6100 ............................. 9 2-3 Installing the Balance ........................12 3. PRECAUTIONS ..........................12 3-1 Before Use............................12 3-2 During Use............................
  • Page 4 10. FUNCTION TABLE ........................32 10-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table ................32 10-2 Display and Keys ..........................32 10-3 Details of the Function Table ......................33 10-4 Description of the Class “Environment, Display” ................37 10-5 Description of the Item “Data output mode”..................38 10-6 Description of the Item “Data format”...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the MC Series Mass Comparator Balances, MC-1000 and MC-6100, work, and how to get the most out of them in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference.

  • Page 6: Compliance

    1-3 Compliance Compliance with FCC Rules Please note that this device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This device 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 device is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Balance

     The balance is a precision instrument. Unpack the balance carefully. Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future.  The packing contents depend on the balance model. See the illustrations to confirm that everything is included. 2-1 MC-1000 Main unit Weighing pan Dust guard...
  • Page 9 Glass breeze break installation procedure Caution: During installation, do not apply excessive force to the balance. 1. Remove the weighing pan, pan support 2. Place the breeze break on the main unit receptors, and dust guard from your balance. To remove the dust guard, remove the two Breeze break screws that secure it to the balance.
  • Page 10 Auto-centering pan (AX-MC1000PAN) installation procedure Caution: During installation, do not apply excessive force to the balance.  When used as a mass comparator, the balance can achieve even more precise weighing, by using the auto-centering pan (sold separately), which reduces eccentric loading errors. 1.

  • Page 11: Mc-6100

    2-2 MC-6100 Main unit Weighing pan Breeze ring Dust guard Display Bubble spirit level Keys Leveling foot Reference card RS-232C serial interface (External input terminal) Grounding terminal Main unit rear AC adapter jack AC adapter ID labels AC adapter Note Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type...
  • Page 12 Glass breeze break installation procedure Caution: During installation, do not apply excessive force to the balance. 1. Remove the weighing pan, breeze ring, pan support 2. Place the breeze break on the main unit receptors, and dust guard from your balance. To remove the dust guard, remove the two screws that Breeze break secure it to the balance.
  • Page 13 Auto-centering pan (AX-MC6100PAN ) installation procedure Caution: During installation, do not apply excessive force to the balance.  When used as a mass comparator, the balance can achieve even more precise weighing, by using the auto-centering pan (sold separately), which reduces eccentric loading errors. 1.

  • Page 14: Installing The Balance

    2-3 Installing the Balance Install the balance as follows: 1. Refer to “3-1 Before Use” for installing the balance. Place the balance on a solid weighing table. 2. Assemble the balance as shown in “2. UNPACKING THE BALANCE”. 3. Adjust the leveling feet to level the balance. Confirm it using the bubble spirit level. 4.

  • Page 15: During Use

     Warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes. Plug in the AC adapter as usual.  Calibrate the balance periodically for accurate weighing.  Before using the balance for the first time or after having moved it to another location, warm up the balance for six hours or more to allow the balance to reach equilibrium with the room temperature, and then calibrate the balance.

  • Page 16: After Use

    3-3 After Use  Avoid mechanical shock to the balance.  Do not disassemble the balance. Contact the local A&D dealer if the balance needs service or repair.  Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance. Clean the balance with a lint free cloth that is moistened with warm water and a mild detergent.

  • Page 17: Display Symbols And Key Operation

    4. DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND KEY OPERATION Display symbols Displays the highest-order digit when placing a load of 1 kg or more on the MC-1000. Displays data stored in memory. Displays the weight data relative to the weighing capacity, in percentage, in the weighing mode (Capacity indicator).

  • Page 18: Weighing Units

    5. WEIGHING UNITS With the balance, only the unit “g” (gram) was set at the factory. The following weighing units and weighing modes are available for selection: A unit or mode can be selected and stored in the function table. For details, refer to the GX series instruction manual “5-2 Storing Units”.
  • Page 19  When a measurement unit other than gram is used, it is not possible to weight up to capacity of the balance because the display does not have sufficient digits. Use the MC series balance within the values shown in the tables below. MC-1000 Unit Capacity...

  • Page 20: Weighing

    When using as a mass comparator  To avoid eccentric loading errors, place the sample in the center of the weighing pan. As an option, auto-centering pans are available: AX-MC1000PAN for the MC-1000 and AX-MC6100PAN for the MC-6100. Using an AD-8922A remote controller, which is sold separately, the balance can be...
  • Page 21 Weight class and recommended measuring range Model M C - 1 0 0 0 M C - 6 1 0 0 Class F 1 F 2 M 1 M 2 F 1 F 2 M 1 M 2 5 kg 2 kg 1 kg 500 g...

  • Page 22: Response Adjustment / Self Check Function

    7. RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT / SELF CHECK FUNCTION This function detects the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and/or vibration at the place where the balance is installed and sets the response characteristic automatically. When this function is selected, the balance self-checks the performance at the same time. Two modes of response adjustment are available: automatic and manual.

  • Page 23: Manual Response Adjustment

    Notes If improper performance is found in the self check, the balance displays CH no . Contact the local A&D dealer for repair. If the automatic response adjustment fails, the balance displays CH ng . Check the ambient conditions such as breeze and vibration, also check the weighing pan.

  • Page 24: Calibration

    Model Usable calibration weight Adjustable range 1000g, 900g, 800 g, 700 g, 600 g, 500 g, 400 g, MC-1000 -0.0150 g to +0.0159 g 300 g, 200 g MC-6100 6000 g, 5000 g, 4000 g, 3000 g, 2000 g -0.150 g to +0.159 g...

  • Page 25: Automatic Self Calibration (Calibration Due To Changes In Temperature)

    8-2 Automatic Self Calibration (Calibration due to changes in temperature) This function automatically calibrates the balance when the balance detects an ambient temperature change. If GLP output is selected in the function table, the balance outputs the calibration report or stores the data in memory.

  • Page 26: Calibration Using An External Weight

    (All of the digits blinking) and the value adjustment mode (The selected digits blinking). With the MC-1000, the digits in the 2 , and 4 decimal places can be adjusted. With the MC-6100, the digits in...
  • Page 27 From previous page 5 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 affect the balance. The balance displays the calibration weight value. 6 Place the displayed calibration weight on the pan Calibration and press the PRINT key.

  • Page 28: Calibration Test Using An External Weight

    To switch between the target weight selection mode (All of the digits blinking) and the value adjustment mode (The selected digits blinking). With the MC-1000, the digits in the 2 , and 4 decimal places can be adjusted. With the MC-6100, the digits in...
  • Page 29 From previous page 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 allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance. The balance displays the target weight value. Target weight 6 Place the displayed target weight on the pan and press the PRINT key.

  • Page 30: Correcting The Internal Mass Value

    The corrected mass value is maintained in non-volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed. The internal mass value is corrected as follows: Model Correction reference value Correction range MC-1000 500.000 g ±0.020 g MC-6100 2000.00 g ±0.20 g...
  • Page 31 4 Press the PRINT key. Then the balance displays the function switches. Set the function table switch and internal mass correction switch to “ 1 ” as shown above using the following keys. SAMPLE key To select the switch to change the value. RE-ZERO key To change the parameter of the switch selected.

  • Page 32: Function Switch And Initialization

    9. FUNCTION SWITCH AND INITIALIZATION 9-1 Permit or Inhibit The balance stores parameters that must not be changed carelessly (e.g. Calibration data for accurate weighing, Data for adapting to the operating environment, Control data for the RS-232C interface). There are five switches for the purpose of protecting these parameters. Each switch can select either “permit”...

  • Page 33: Initializing The Balance

    9-2 Initializing the Balance This function returns the following parameters to factory settings.  Calibration data  Function table  The sample unit mass value (counting mode), 100% reference mass value (percent mode)  The data that is stored in the balance using the data memory function ...

  • Page 34: Function Table

    10. FUNCTION TABLE The function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance. These parameters are stored in non-volatile memory, and are maintained even if the AC adapter is removed. 10-1 Structure and Sequence of the Function Table The function table menu consists of two layers.

  • Page 35: Details Of The Function Table

    10-3 Details of the Function Table Class Item and Parameter Description Fast response rate, sensitive value FAST Can be changed by response Cond MID. adjustment. With “hold 1”, Condition Slow response rate, stable value SLOW sets the averaging time. The stabilization indicator illuminates Stable range is ±1 digit 5t-b when the display fluctuation is...
  • Page 36 Class Item and Parameter Description Cp Hi Upper limit Displays when Cp in 0 or Cp in 1 is selected. Cp lo Refer to the GX series Lower limit instruction manual, “10-10 Cp ref Comparator Function”. Reference value Displays when Cp in 2 or Cp in 3 is selected.
  • Page 37 Class Item and Parameter Description at-f Not used Selects whether or not automatic Auto feed feed is performed. Used Selects GLP output method. No output For how to set time and date to dout info AD-8121 format be added, refer to the GX series Data output GLP output instruction manual, “10-9 Clock...
  • Page 38 Class Item and Parameter Description Small f1-b Averaging range for the first moving average Large No averaging 0.5 second 1.0 second erfnc 1.5 seconds f1-t Extended Averaging time for the 2.0 seconds function first moving average 2.5 seconds 3.2 seconds 4.8 seconds 6.4 seconds Small...

  • Page 39: Description Of The Class "Environment, Display

    " 5pn " to “ 1 ”. When the tare value (hopper and other devices attached) is within the value in the table below, calibration using the internal mass is possible. Model Tare value MC-1000 500 g or less MC-6100 5 kg or less...

  • Page 40: Description Of The Item "Data Output Mode

    10-5 Description of the Item “Data output mode” The parameter setting of the “Data output mode ( prt )” applies to the performance when the “Data memory ( data )” parameter is set to “ 2 ” (to store the weighing data)and when the data is transmitted using the RS-232C interface.

  • Page 41: Description Of The Item "Data Format

    MODE 1 or 2.  This format consists of fifteen or sixteen characters excluding the terminator. With the MC-1000, when the numerical data excluding the decimal point exceeds eight characters, the data format will be sixteen characters long.
  • Page 42 This format outputs only numerical data.  This format consists of nine or ten characters excluding the terminator. With the MC-1000, when the numerical data excluding the decimal point exceeds eight characters, the data format will be ten characters long.

  • Page 43: Description Of The Data Format Added To The Weighing Data

    5if type 5 CSV format  Separates the data of A&D standard format and the unit by a comma (,).  Outputs the unit even when the data is overloaded.  When the ID number, data number, time and date are added, outputs the ID number, data number, date, time and weighing data in this order and separates each item by a comma and treats all the items as one group of data.

  • Page 44: Data Format Examples

    10-8 Data Format Examples A&D C R L F S T , 0 0 1 Stable C R L F C R L C R L F + 0 0 (Data example C R L F exceeding 8 characters) A&D C R L F S T , 1 0 0...

  • Page 45: Id Number And Glp Report

    11. 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 maintained in non-volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed.  The GLP output format is selected at “GLP output (info )” of the function table and can be output to a personal computer or printer using the RS-232C serial interface.

  • Page 46: Glp Report

    ~~~ ~~~~ ~ ~~ ~ A & D Model MOD EL ~~~ ~ MC- 1000< T E R M > MODEL MC-1000 Serial number ~~ ~~~ 0123 4567 < TE R M > 01234567 ID number ~ ~~~~ ~ ~ ABC DEFG<...
  • Page 47 D< T E R M> A & D Model MO DEL MC -1000< T E R M > ~ ~ ~~ MODEL MC-1000 Serial number S/ N ~~~ ~ ~ 012 3456 7<T E R M> 01234567 ID number AB CDEFG <T E R M>...
  • Page 48 ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ A & D Model MODE L ~~ ~ ~ MC- 1000< T E R M> MODEL MC-1000 Serial number ~ ~~~ ~ 0123 4567< T ER M > 01234567 ID number ABCD EFG< T ER M >...

  • Page 49: Rs-232C Serial Interface / External Input

    12. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE / EXTERNAL INPUT RS-232C The balance is a DCE device. Connect the balance to a personal computer (DTE), using a straight through cable or a modem cable. Transmission system EIA RS-232C Transmission form Asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex Data format Baud rate 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps...
  • Page 50 RS-232C Terminals Computer side Balance side Inside of balance Terminals sample External contact input By connecting pin 18 (PRINT command) to pin 7, or pin 19 (RE-ZERO command) to pin 7 for 100 ms or more, the same operation as performed by pressing the PRINT key or the RE-ZERO key, will be performed.

  • Page 51: Connection To Peripheral Equipment

    13. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 13-1 Connection to the AD-8121B Printer Set the following parameters to use the AD-8121B printer. Factory AD-8121B Class Item setting Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 0, 1, 2, 4, 5 0, 1, 2, 4, 5 Data output mode ap-p Auto print polarity...

  • Page 52: Connection To A Computer

    13-2 Connection to a Computer The MC series balance is of the DCE type (Data Communication Equipment), which can be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C interface. Before connection, read the personal computer manual thoroughly. Use a standard DCE cable for connection (cable type: straight-through). 13-3 Using Windows Communication Tools (WinCT) When Windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the WinCT can be used to transmit the weighing data to the personal computer.
  • Page 53 3 Printing the balance GLP report using your printer The balance GLP report can be printed using a printer connected to the personal computer. 4 Receiving weighing data at a certain interval The weighing data can be received at a certain interval and data characteristic with elapsed time can be obtained.

  • Page 54: Commands

    14. COMMANDS 14-1 Command List Commands to query weighing data Cancels the S or SIR command. Requests the weighing data immediately. Requests the weighing data when stabilized. Requests the weighing data immediately. Requests the weighing data continuously. Requests the weighing data when stabilized. Note: The “Q”...

  • Page 55: Acknowledge Code And Error Codes

    14-2 Acknowledge Code and Error Codes When the “Serial interface function ( 5if )” parameter is set to “ erCd 1 ”, the balance outputs <AK> code or error code to each command as follows: <AK> (06h) Acknowledge in ASCII code. ...

  • Page 56: Control Using Cts And Rts

    14-3 Control Using CTS and RTS Depending on the “ Ct5 ” parameter of “Serial interface ( 5if )”, the balance performs as follows: Ct5 0 Regardless of whether the balance can receive a command or not, the balance keeps the CTS line HI.

  • Page 57: Extended Function

    15. EXTENDED FUNCTION The MC series balance has several extended functions equipped for special applications or to troubleshoot when using the standard functions. When the "Filter ( f1l)” is set to “ 0 “, extra items are available as shown below. Class Item and Parameter Description...

  • Page 58: Description Of "Averaging Range" And "Averaging Time

    15-1 Description of "Averaging range" and "Averaging time" f1-b f1-t Averaging range ( ) and averaging time ( 1. When the fluctuation of a weight value is beyond the range that is selected in " f1-b ", the averaging operation is disabled and the display reflects the varying value. 2.
  • Page 59 Filter depending on differences in the amount to deliver powdery and liquid material  When the weight value is not stable even without load fluctuations Increase the averaging range for the first moving average parameter ( f1-b ). Increase the averaging time for the first moving average parameter ( f1-t ). Strengthen the digital filter.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    16. 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 a mild detergent.  Do not disassemble the balance. Contact the local A&D dealer if the balance needs service or repair. ...

  • Page 61: Error Codes

    Sample and container  Has the sample absorbed or lost moisture due to the ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity?  Has the temperature of the container been allowed to equalize to the ambient temperature? Refer to “3-2 During Use”. ...
  • Page 62 Display Error code Description Overload error A sample beyond the balance weighing capacity has been placed on the pan. Remove the sample from the pan. Weighing pan Error The weight value is too light. Confirm that the weighing pan is properly installed and calibrate the balance.
  • Page 63 Display Error code Description Memory full The amount of weighing data in memory has reached the maximum capacity. (Blinking) Delete the data in memory to store new data. For details, refer to the GX series instruction manual, “12. DATA MEMORY”. Memory full (Illuminated) The amount of calibration or calibration test data in...

  • Page 64: Asking For Repair

    Display Error code Description EC, E06 Format error A command includes incorrect data. e.g. The data is numerically incorrect. Confirm the command. EC, E07 Parameter setting error The received data exceeds the range that the balance can accept. Confirm the parameter range of the command. If the errors described above can not be released or Other errors other errors are displayed, contact the local A&D dealer.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    18. SPECIFICATIONS MC-1000 MC-6100 Weighing capacity 1100 g 6100 g Maximum display 1100.0844 g 6100.844 g Minimum weighing value 0.0001 g 0.001 g Repeatability (Standard deviation) 0.0005 g / 1 kg to 500 g 0.004 g / 5 kg to 2 kg See Note 1 below 0.0004 g / less than 500 g...

  • Page 66: Options

    19. OPTIONS Options provided with the balance AX-MC1000PAN: Auto-centering pan for the MC-1000  Consists of an auto-centering pan, a breeze break, two breeze break securing screws and an auto-centering pan guide(128 x 128 mm). AX-MC6100PAN: Auto-centering pan for the MC-6100 ...
  • Page 67 AD-8527:Quick USB adapter  No dedicated power supply required. / No software required.  Transmits the weighing data to a personal computer in real time and inputs the data directly into applications such as Excel or Word.  IP65 compliant AD-8920A: Remote display ...

  • Page 68: External Dimensions

    20. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS MC-1000 MC-6100 Unit: mm...

  • Page 69: Terms/Index

    21. TERMS/INDEX Terms The weight data when the stabilization indicator appears. Stable value Ambient conditions such as vibration, drafts, temperature, static electricity and Environment magnetic fields which affect the weighing operation. To save the weighing data, unit mass or calibration data using the data memory Store function.
  • Page 70 Index AX-HDB-25P ..........8, 65 Keys and symbols AX-HDB-25P/CTF........48, 65 AX-HDB-CTF ........... 8, 65 CAL key ..........15 AX-KO1710-200..........4 MODE key ........15, 18 AX-MC1000PAN ........ 8, 18, 64 ON/OFF key ........15, 30 AX-MC6100PAN ......11, 18, 64 PRINT key .........15 AX-SW128 Foot switch......
  • Page 71 EC, E06 Format error........62 - M - EC, E07 Paremeter setting error....62 Main unit cover........... 6, 9 EC, E11 Stability error.........59 Mmass comparator ....3, 8, 11, 18, 33 EC, E16 Internal mass error .......59 Memory full........... 61 EC, E17 Internal mass error .......59 MID., ............
  • Page 72 Static electricity........13, 59 - W - Stream mode ..........38 Weighing capacity ......13, 60, 63 Weighing environment analyzer ....64 Weighing environment logger ...... 64 Weighing pan ........6, 9, 63 Tweezers for calibration weight....65 WinCT ..........6, 9, 50 - U - - Z - Underhook ............13...
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  • Page 76 3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, JAPAN Telephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 Fax: [81] (3) 5391-6148 A&D ENGINEERING, INC. 1756 Automation Parkway, San Jose, California 95131, U.S.A. Telephone: [1] (408) 263-5333 Fax: [1] (408)263-0119 A&D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED Unit 24/26 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DY United Kingdom Telephone: [44] (1235) 550420 Fax: [44] (1235) 550485 A&D AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD...
  • Page 77 When weighing values are unstable even with the functions set to those more resistant to external Cond disturbances (“ ” to “ ” and “ ” to “ ), use the AD-1672 Tabletop Breeze Break to protect the balance from breezes. Usage example: AD-1672 Tabletop Breeze Break and MC-1000 Balance...

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