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1. Safety Precautions For safe and correct usage, read the following precautions carefully before using the indicator. Precautions on designing WARNING ● Provide an external safety circuit to the indicator so that the safety of the whole system can be secured even if errors occur in the external power supply or in the indicator.
Underweight Hi-Hi Near-zero (Z.BAND) Near-zero (Z.BAND) Attach the accessory status label when performing loss-in-weight batching or check weighing. CAL (Calibration) key SETPOINT ZERO TARE Key Switches NET/GROSS Function (FncF-02) ENTER ON/OFF Rating label (Accessory) Other Sealing cover Page 7 AD-4401A...
Make a hole in a control panel as shown below. Panel thickness: 1.6 to 3.2 Unit: mm Remove the slide rails on both sides and insert the AD-4401A with the accessory panel mount packing through the hole into the panel. AD-4401A...
Use a solderless terminal with a width of 6.2 mm or less. Terminal No. Symbol Description Ground terminal AC power input (Neutral) Earthed conductive part AC power input (Live) Unearthed conductive part 4.2. Connection Diagram Live Neutral AD-4401A Page 10...
Load cell excitation voltage - Sensing - Load cell signal - ●4-wire connection As shown in the figure below, short-circuit the pins No.1 and No.2, and pins No.3 and No.4. Shield Load cell excitation voltage + Load cell signal +...
6. Calibration Calibrates the AD-4401A to convert the signal from the load cell to a mass value correctly. 6.1. Calibration Setting Set the following calibration functions which are required for calibration using calibration weights. For the function setting procedure, refer to "21.1.
Zero calibration Press the ENTER key when the STABLE (MD) status is turned OFF. Dashes are displayed in the sub-display and zero calibration is performed. Note: When the Function key is pressed, the AD- 4401A proceeds to the span calibration without performing zero calibration.
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The load cell signal voltage at zero calibration is less than 0 mV/V. Check if load cell connections of SIG+ and SIG- are not reversed. The calibration weight value that is set in the span calibration exceeds the maximum capacity.
When the AD-4401A is powered ON, all the segments of the display turn ON and OFF for checking the display. Then the AD-4401 is in the normal mode and starts weighing. If the AD-4401A is powered OFF in the OFF mode (with the display OFF), the AD-4401A is in the OFF mode when powered ON.
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The NET status turns ON when the net value is displayed. Operation: NET/GROSS key, Control input ●Zero Center of zero is detected and the ZERO status turns ON when the gross value is within 1/4 of the minimum division. ●Stable Stability is detected when the weight value is maintained within the stability detection width (CALF-09) during the stability detection time (CALF-08).
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Data is output from the standard serial output or options (BCD, RS-232C, RS-422/485). Operation: Function key (FncF-02), Control input ●Accumulation The net value is accumulated on the total weight and the number of accumulations is updated. Operation: Function key (FncF-02), Control input ●Total clear The total weight and the number of accumulations are cleared.
When the small flow comparison disable time (Sq F-12) has passed and the net value has exceeded the free fall value, the small flow output turns OFF. When the judging delay time (Sq F-13) has passed and the net value is stable (Sq F-07), the net value is judged.
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●Near-zero When the weight value is compared with the setpoint and the condition is met, the control output turns ON. Condition Control output Near-zero Gross value ≤ Near-zero Timing chart Judge Overweight Final weight Free fall Underweight Preliminary Optional Preliminary...
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When the net value is judged to be underweight, the small flow output turns ON. When the correction flow ON time (Sq F-16) has passed, the small flow output turns OFF. When the correction flow OFF time (Sq F-17) has passed and the net value is stable (Sq F-07), the net value is judged.
When the small flow comparison disable time (Sq F-12) has passed and the – net value has exceeded the free fall value, the small flow output turns OFF. When the judging delay time (Sq F-13) has passed and the net value is stable (Sq F-07), the net value is judged.
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Medium flow output Small flow output Weighing end output OK/Over/Under output T1: Weighing start input delay time T2: Medium flow comparison disable time T3: Small flow comparison disable time T4: Judging delay time T5: Weighing end output time Page 23 AD-4401A...
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When the net value is judged to be underweight, the small flow output turns ON. When the correction flow ON time (Sq F-16) has passed, the small flow output turns OFF. When the correction flow OFF time (Sq F-17) has passed and the net value is stable (Sq F-07), the net value is judged.
(Si F-02) or options (bCdF-02, rS F-02). ●Emergency stop The large flow, medium flow and small flow outputs turn OFF, the weighing sequence error output turns ON and the indicator waits for the next weighing start input. Operation: Function key (FncF-02), Control input ●Flow timeout error/Discharge timeout error...
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Starts the correction flow. Turns the small flow output ON for correction. Waits for the correction flow ON time to pass and turns the small flow output OFF. Waits for the correction flow OFF time to pass. Judges the correction flow value.
8.4. Simple Comparison Normal Batching When the weight value is compared with the setpoint and the condition is met, the control output turns ON. Condition Control output Near-zero Gross value ≤ Near-zero Net value ≥ Final - Optional preliminary Large flow Net value ≥...
●Automatic print When the weight value is five times the minimum division or more and the large flow, medium flow and small flow outputs turn ON, data is output once from the standard serial output or options. To output again, wait for the –weight value to be four times the minimum division or less.
6: Check weighing 2 7: Check weighing 3 8: Check weighing 4 9.1. Check Weighing 1 When the weight value is compared with the setpoint and the condition is met, the control output turns ON. Condition Control output Gross value ≤ Near-zero Near-zero Net value >...
9.2. Check Weighing 2 When the weight value is compared with the setpoint and the condition is met, the control output turns ON. Condition Control output Near-zero Gross value ≤ Near-zero Net value > Target + Hi-Hi limit Hi-Hi Target + Hi-Hi limit ≥ Net value > Target + Hi limit Target + Hi limit ≥...
9.3. Check Weighing 3 When the weight value is compared with the setpoint and the condition is met, the control output turns ON. Condition Control output Near-zero Gross value ≤ Near-zero Net value > Hi-Hi limit Hi-Hi Net value > Hi limit Hi limit ≥...
●Automatic print When the weight value is five times the minimum division or more and is stable, data is output once from the standard serial output or options. To output again, wait for the weight value to be four times the minimum division or less.
Pin No. Description Description Pin No. Control input Control output Control input Control output Control input Control output Control input Control output Control input Control output Control input Control output Input common Control output Output common Control output Page 33 AD-4401A...
- OFF current: 1 mA or less Internal Circuit 3.3 kΩ Control output - Maximum load voltage: 30 VDC - Maximum load current: 50 mA/point - Voltage drop at ON: 1 V or less - Leakage current at OFF: 0.1 mA or less AD-4401A Page 34...
10.3. Control Input Method Two methods of control input are available; edge detection and level detection. Edge detection Control input is performed when the control input is turned ON (short-circuit) from the OFF state (open- circuit). The pulse width is 50 ms or more.
Connector cover: OTAX N360C024B (A&D Part No.: 1JI360C024-B) The connector is not provided and must be prepared by the user. The descriptions of the pin Nos. depend on the weighing mode (CALF-14) and the setpoint setting method (SP F-01) settings.
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Lo limit 10^0 BCD input 8 Lo limit 10^1 Target 10^0 Lo limit 10^2 Target 10^1 Lo limit 10^3 Target 10^2 Lo limit 10^4 Target 10^3 Target 10^4 Hi limit 10^0 Hi limit 10^1 Hi limit 10^2 Shield Page 37 AD-4401A...
- Voltage drop at ON: 1 V or less - Leakage current at OFF: 0.1 mA or less Key scan input - ON voltage: 1 V or less - ON current: 3 mA or more - OFF current: 1 mA or less Page 39 AD-4401A...
Signal level Current loop 0 to 20 mA Baud rate (Si F-03) 600, 2400 bps Character bit length 7 bits Parity Even Star bit length 1 bit Stop bit length 1 bit Code ASCII Terminator CR LF AD-4401A Page 40...
5: Gross value + Net value + Tare value 6: Total weight 7: Number of accumulations 8: Total weight and number of accumulations 12.4. Communication Type Select a communication Type (Si F-02) from the following: 1: Interval output at the display update rate (FncF-03) (default)
+ SP SP SP SP . SP SP Positive overload - SP SP SP SP . SP SP Negative overload SP SP None SP g Unit (CALF-01) SP t No unit is added when the number of accumulations is output. SP: space AD-4401A Page 42...
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Positive overload - SP SP SP SP SP SP SP . SP SP Negative overload SP SP None SP g Unit (CALF-01) SP t No unit is added when the number of accumulations is output. SP: space Page 43 AD-4401A...
(For USA only) Strobe output Hold input Common Common Frame ground Frame ground When the weight value is overloaded and the data output logic (bCdF-03) is set to negative logic (default), all of the output data is turned ON. AD-4401A Page 44...
- Voltage drop at ON: 1 V or less - Leakage current at OFF: 0.1 mA or less Hold input - ON voltage: 1 V or less - ON current: 3 mA or more - OFF current: 1 mA or less Page 45 AD-4401A...
Update will stop within 50 ms after the hold input turns ON. Then, update will restart within 50 ms after the hold input turns OFF. 13.4. Data Output Logic and Strobe Output Logic Select a data output logic (bCdF-03) and a strobe output logic (bCdF-04) from the following: 1: Positive logic 2: Negative logic (default)
Disable the terminal resistor Short-circuited to No. 4 Enable the terminal resistor Signal ground 14.2. Connection Diagram 14.2.1. RS-422 AD-4401A Master 1 Send data + 2 Send data - 3 Receive data + 4 Receive data - 5 Terminal resistor 100 Ω...
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14.2.2. 2-wire RS-485 Short-circuit the terminals No.1 and No.3, and the terminals No.2 and No.4 as shown below. Terminal resistors must be installed on both ends of the circuit. When a multidrop connection is required, refer to “Multidrop connection” in “14.9. Format When Communication Type (rS F-02) is 4”.
3: In synchronization with manual print 4: Write data or read setpoint values by commands from the master 5: Interval output of comparison result and gross value at 100 times/s. 6: Interval output of comparison result and net value at 100 times/s.
+ SP SP SP SP . SP SP Positive overload - SP SP SP SP . SP SP Negative overload SP SP None SP g Unit (CALF-01) SP t No unit is added when the number of accumulations is output. SP: space AD-4401A Page 50...
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Positive overload - SP SP SP SP SP SP SP . SP SP Negative overload SP SP None SP g Unit (CALF-01) SP t No unit is added when the number of accumulations is output. SP: space Page 51 AD-4401A...
Small flow/Lo-Lo Discharge Weighing end *2: The gross value and the net value are converted from a signed decimal number into a 6-digit hexadecimal number. Negative numbers are represented by the two's complement. A decimal point is not included. Decimal Hexadecimal …...
Data format is the same as that when communication type (rS F-02) is 1, 2, 3 or 7. Refer to “14.6. Format When Communication Type (rS F-02) is 1, 2, 3 or 7” for the weight data format. AD-4401A Page 54...
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(rS F-09) is assigned to each AD-4401A. When the master sends a command by adding the slave address (@ 0 1 to @ 9 9) at the beginning, the AD-4401A with the matching slave address sends a response by adding the slave address (@ 0 1 to @ 9 9) at the beginning.
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M N : Display net value in the main display B B : Weighing start B D : Discharge start H B : Emergency stop When the command above is sent, the command is echoed back and is executed. Master Command AD-4401A...
2-wire RS-485 RS-422/485 electrical specifications For the 2-wire RS-485 connection method, refer to the connection diagram in "14.2.2. 2-wire RS-485". Select a baud rate and a slave address from the following: Setting value rS F- Item Default 5: 9600 bps...
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Reserved internally 000301-000400 Reserved internally 000401 Zero calibration 000402 Span calibration*2 000403-000500 Reserved internally *1: When "1" is written, the operation is executed. *2: Before span calibration, set CALF-23 Calibration weights at span calibration via Modbus (400145-400146). Page 59 AD-4401A...
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*1: "Double Word" word order is low word first (L/H). *2, *4: For the detailed description, refer to the next page. *3: This function is available for the software version 1.08 or later *5: Refer to "21. FUNCTION LIST". AD-4401A Page 60...
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HOLD 400010.01 Function □ (FncF-05) 400010.00 ALARM *3: During an internal write cycle / Write result Write success Write failure 2-8: Calibration error (C Err) Refer to "6.2. Calibration Using Calibration Weights". During an internal write cycle Page 61 AD-4401A...
15. Option-04 RS-232C 15.1. Pin Assignment The applicable connector is a D-sub 25-pin male connector. The locking screw is M2.6. The connector is not provided and must be prepared by the user. Pin No. Description 9 to 19 21 to 25...
Start bit length 1 bit Stop bit length (rS F-06) 1, 2 bits Code ASCII Terminator (rS F-07) CR LF, CR 15.4. Output Data, Communication Type Refer to “14. OPTION-03 RS-422/485” for output data and communication type. Page 63 AD-4401A...
Analog current output - SHLD Frame ground When the optional analog 4-20mA output is not installed, the pins No.8 and No.9 are vacant. Check the 07 column of the option list on the side of the indicator casing. 16.2. Connection Diagram...
3: Net value ●Output adjustment Output characteristic is represented by the straight line obtained by connecting between the weight value at 4 mA output (An F-02) and the weight value at 20mA output (An F-03). Output current 20mA Weight value...
The connector is not provided and must be prepared by the user. Note on the appearance change Due to some discontinued main components for the AD-4401A-23, the appearance is changed as shown below. After this change, the connectors cannot be inserted or disconnected with the terminal block cover attached.
17.3. IP Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway Consult with the network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway setting. EthF Item Setting Value Default IP address XXX. XXX. XXX. 0.0.0.0 192.168.0.2 255.255.255.255 Subnet mask 255. 255. XXX.
Normal mode SETPOINT key Goes to the item selection mode. Item selection Selects the blinking item in the lower status display and goes to the inputting ENTER key mode of the item. TARE key Shifts the blinking item in the lower status display to the right.
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Normal mode Select an item Save Cancel Input a setting value Page 69 AD-4401A...
Weighing mode: Check weighing 1/2/3/4 Attach the accessory status label on the lower status display. Status display Item Setting value Blinking Z.BAND Near-zero Blinking Lo-Lo Lo-Lo Blinking Lo -999999 to 9999999 Blinking Go Blinking Hi Blinking Hi-Hi Hi-Hi AD-4401A Page 70...
19. Operation Checking Operations are checked in the checking mode. Select an operation to be checked and press the ENTER key. Select an operation to be checked Key switches Software version Control input/output Standard serial output Load cell input BCD output...
When the NET/GROSS key or Function key is pressed, the corresponding pin No. of the control output B1 to B6 turns ON. A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 B1 to B6 19.3. Checking Standard Serial Output When the ENTER key is pressed, “123” is sent. The communication specifications comply with the standard serial output specifications. AD-4401A Page 72...
19.4. Checking BCD Output When the hold input turns ON, “0” turns to “1” and the output of the displayed pin No. turns ON. Press the NET/GROSS key or Function key to switch pin Nos. Hold input Pin No. 19.5. Checking RS-422/485, RS-232C When the ENTER key is pressed, “123”...
Press the NET/GROSS key or Function key to increase or decrease the current value. 2 mA Output 20 mA Output 19.8. Checking Load Cell Input The load cell signal voltage (mV/V) is displayed in the sub-display. 19.9. Checking Software Version The AD-4401A software version is displayed in the sub-display. AD-4401A Page 74...
The value may exceed 2 V when a long cable is used. EXC- SEN- cell cable For the 4-wire connection, it is 0 V. Load cell middle point Normally 4.5 to 5 V, half of the load cell excitation SIG- EXC- voltage voltage. Page 75 AD-4401A...
19.11. Check List If the AD-4401A operates improperly, contact your local A&D dealer. Use the chart below to write necessary items before contacting your dealer. Checking item Example Weighed product Plastic pellet, livestock feed Capacity of the weighing instrument 20.00 kg Minimum division of the weighing instrument 0.01 kg...
With the display shown to the left, press the ENTER key. With the display shown to the left, hold the ENTER key for three seconds or more to initialize the parameters described in 19.1. and general functions. Page 77 AD-4401A...
When “CAL Set” is displayed, press the Function key. When “initAll” is displayed, press the ENTER key. With the display shown to the left, hold the ENTER key for three seconds or more to initialize the parameters described in 19.1., general functions and calibration functions AD-4401A Page 78...
When “CAL" is displayed, press the ENTER key. When “CAL SEt” is displayed, press the NET/GROSS key. When “CAL Fnc” is displayed, the indicator has entered the calibration function mode. Press the ENTER key to go to the item selection mode. Page 79 AD-4401A...
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Operation in the calibration function mode: Item selection ENTER key Selects the displayed item and goes to the inputting mode of the item. TARE key Shifts the blinking item to the right. ZERO key Shifts the blinking item to the left.
21.2. General Function Setting Set the general functions in the general function mode. Select a function to be set and press the ENTER key to go to the item selection mode. Select a function to be set Basic function Reserved internally...
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Operation: Item selection ENTER key Selects the displayed item and goes to the inputting mode of the item. TARE key Shifts the blinking item to the right. ZERO key Shifts the blinking item to the left. NET/GROSS key Increases the blinking digit by one.
Stability detection time 400116 0.1 to 5.0 s 400117 0: Not used Stability detection width 400118 1 to 9 d 400119 Tare and zero setting at 0: Disable 400120 unstable weight 1: Enable 400121 0: Disable Tare at negative gross value 400122...
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±10% of the maximum capacity. 400141 0: Disable Zero clear 400142 1: Enable Zero calibration, Span 400143 0: Disable calibration and Calibration 400144 1: Enable function setting via Modbus(*) 400145 Calibration weights at span 0 to 999999 20000 400146 calibration via Modbus.(*) Available for the software version 1.03 or later...
4: Final weight 5: Total weight 6: Number of accumulations 7: Weighing sequence error None During discharge 400309 Condition to turn the When zero tracking is enabled 400310 FUNCTION status ON In weighing sequence Normal batching (/loss-in-weight batching) Page 85 AD-4401A...
400442 1: Enable value 400443 Add the final weight to 0: Disable 400444 the full setpoint value 1: Enable 400445 Reserved internally 400446 Simple comparison 400447 1: Positive logic large/medium/small flow 400448 2: Negative logic output logic Page 87 AD-4401A...
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400452 the near-zero value 3: Net value 4: |Net value| Comparison target 400453 1: Gross value excluding the near-zero 400454 2: Net value and full values 400455 Automatic tare at 0: Disable 400456 weighing start 1: Enable AD-4401A Page 88...
Net value display ON=Display gross value OFF=Display net value Weighing restart Pause Forced weighing end Forced discharge end Error clear ON=Select loss-in-weight batching OFF=Select normal batching Manual correction flow (One-shot small flow) ON=Checking weighing start OFF=Checking weighing stop Page 89 AD-4401A...
When zero setting fails 400616 Overload Reserved internally When tare fails When zero setting or tare fails Total weight / number of accumulations overflow When the judgment result is OK Hold ON = loss-in-weight batching / Off = Normal batching AD-4401A Page 90...
400701 Gross value + Net value + Tare value Output weight value 400702 Total weight Number of accumulations Total weight and number of accumulations Interval output at the display update rate (FncF-03) 400703 In synchronization with automatic print Data output timing...
In synchronization with automatic print In synchronization with manual print Response to command Interval output of comparison result 400903 Communication type and gross value at 100 times/s 400904 Interval output of comparison result and net value at 100 times/s. In synchronization with automatic/manual accumulation...
22. Specifications Dimensions 144 (W) x 72 (H) x 197 (D) mm -10 °C to 40 °C Operating temperature and humidity range Less than 85%RH, non-condensing When the indicator is secured to the control panel: IP rating Outside of the control panel: IP65...
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External dimensions パネルカット寸法 Panel cutout dimensions Panel cutout dimensions 板厚 1.6~3.2 Panel thickness: 1.6 to 3.2 Panel thickness: 1.6 to 3.2 Unit: mm Page 95 AD-4401A...