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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.
Contents COMPLIANCE ..................... 4 INTRODUCTION ..................4 UNPACKING ....................5 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................5 SETTING UP ....................8 5-1. Attaching a display pod to the base (FG-KAL and FG-KAM) ..... 8 5-2. Installing the scale ..................8 5-3. Power source .................... 9 BASIC OPERATION ..................
1. COMPLIANCE Compliance with FCC Rules Please note that this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This equipment has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
3. UNPACKING When unpacking, check whether all of the following items are included: FG30KAM/60KAM/150KAM FG60KAL/150KAL Column support foot (FG-KAM only) Protective cover is attached. (All models) FG series Scale (Shape is different by model.) INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Display pod Option slot...
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Metric models LCD display STABLE indicator NET indicator Weighing unit ZERO indicator HI OK LO indicator ON/OFF switch PRINT switch RE-ZERO switch MODE switch U.S.A. models Weighing unit ON/OFF switch PRINT switch ZERO switch TARE switch MODE switch Indicators STABLE Indicates when the reading is stable.
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Switches ON/OFF Switch Used to turn the power on or off. When turned on, the scale will be automatically set to zero (power-on zero). PRINT Switch Outputs the weight value to printer. In the setting mode, this switch is used to increment the value of the selected digit blinking.
5. SETTING UP 5-1. Attaching a display pod to the base (FG-KAL and FG-KAM) 1. First, remove the 4 screws from the bottom of the display column. Screws 2. Set the display column to the base by pulling the cable into the base.
Cautions for installing the scale Consider the following conditions to get the most out of your scale. Install the scale where the temperature and relative humidity is stable. There is no draft and a stable power source is available. ...
6. BASIC OPERATION 6-1. Turning the power ON and OFF 1. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the power ON. All the display symbols are displayed and the scale waits for the weighing data to become stable. (Only the units available illuminate.) After the weighing value internally becomes stable, the display turns off for a moment and zero is shown with the ZERO indicator (power-on zero).
6. Remove the object from the weighing pan. The RE-ZERO switch will zero the scale if the weight is within ±2% of the weighing capacity (kg) around the power-on zero point. The ZERO indicator ◄ turns on. When the weight exceeds +2% of the weighing capacity (kg), it will be subtracted to zero as a tare weight.
7. COUNTING MODE Determines a unit weight (the weight of one piece) from sample pieces, and calculates how many pieces on the weighing pan using the unit weight. 1. Press the MODE switch to select “pcs”. (“pcs” = pieces) ZERO 2.
8. COMPARATOR The results of the comparison are indicated by HI, OK or LO on the display. The formula to compare is as follows: LO < Lower limit value ≤ OK ≤ Upper limit value < HI Operating conditions (see the “Function list F6”): F6-0: No comparison (comparator function disabled).
9. CALIBRATION This function adjusts the scale for accurate weighing. Calibrate the scale in the following cases. When the scale is first used. When the scale has bee moved. When the ambient environment has Connector changed. For regular calibration. Lock screw Loose the lock screws on the rear side of Calibration (CAL) switch...
6. Place the calibration weight on the pan with the same value as displayed, and wait until the STABLE indicator turns on. 7. Press the MODE switch. The scale calibrate SPAN will appear. Remove the weight from the pan, and turns the power off.
10. FUNCTIONS The scale has Function settings to expand your applications. The parameters set in the Function settings are maintained even if the power switched off. Parameter Item 10-1. The procedure for setting parameters 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press and hold the ZERO switch and turn the power on via the...
10-2. Function list Item Description Auto power-off Auto power-off disabled Automatically function power off Auto power-off enabled for battery use only Auto power-off enabled for battery and AC adapter Display Normal (1/3,000 class) Legal for trade will be Normal. resolution High (1/6,000~1/7,500 class) Higher (1/12,000~1/15,000 class) Weighing unit...
11. OPTIONS The following options are available for the FG series: OP-23 (FG-23) RS-232C serial interface OP-24 (FG-24) RS-232C serial interface and Comparator relay output OP-23 and OP-24 cannot be used together. 11-1. Installation of OP-23/OP-24 The OP-23/OP-24 has an interface board, an option panel and a DIN 8 pin connector. The option panel and DIN connector are common to both options.
11-2. OP-23 RS-232C serial interface This interface allows FG series to be connected with a multi-function printer or a personal computer. The RS-232C interface has the following four modes. Stream mode Outputs data continuously. Command mode Controls the scale using commands from a computer. Print switch mode Outputs data by pressing the PRINT switch.
Pin connections View from outside Mating connector: DIN 8 pin (JA+TCP058) Attached to FG-23. (Inside of OP-23) Data format Header Data Unit Terminator (“_” shows a space.) Separator There are 4 types of headers: : Stable weighing data : Stable counting data : Unstable weighing data (including counting data) : Out of weighing range (Over) ...
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Data output mode Stream mode Function setting “F5-0” The scale 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 scale does not output data while it is in setting mode. ...
Reply to the command When the “F8-0” is selected, the scale reacts to the received command as follows. For the “Q” command, the scale will send the data. For the “Z” and “T” commands, the scale will send the same code as a reply after executing the command.
12. MAINTENANCE 12-1. Notes on maintenance Do not disassemble the scale. Contact your local A&D dealer if your scale needs service or repair. Please use the original packaging for transportation. Do not use organic solvents to clean the scale. Use a warm lint free cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
GRAVITY ACCELERATION MAP Values of gravity at various locations Amsterdam 9.813 m/s Manila 9.784 m/s Athens 9.807 m/s Melbourne 9.800 m/s Auckland NZ 9.799 m/s Mexico City 9.779 m/s Bangkok 9.783 m/s Milan 9.806 m/s Birmingham 9.813 m/s New York 9.802 m/s Brussels 9.811 m/s...
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