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AD-8118C
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1WMPD4001446

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  • Page 1 AD-8118C Universal Printer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1WMPD4001446...
  • Page 2 © 2007 A&D Company Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 for improvement without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printer paper ..............................9 3. PRECAUTIONS ............................. 10 3-1 Installation..............................10 3-2 Connection of Power Supply/Ground ......................10 3-3 Power-Up Procedure ...........................10 4. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.......................11 4-1 Installing the Printer Paper ..........................11 4-2 Replacing the Ink Ribbon ..........................15 4-3 Installing the AD-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board................18...
  • Page 4 4-4 Installing the AD-8118C-10 Paper Winder ....................19 Panel-Mounted Installation..........................19 Tabletop Installation............................19 4-5 Installing the Paper to the Paper Winder....................20 4-6 Removing the Paper from the Paper Winder....................22 5. DESCRIPTION OF PANELS ........................23 5-1 AD-8118C Universal Printer........................23 Front Panel..............................
  • Page 5 10. SERIAL INPUT / CONTROL I/O ......................52 10-1 Serial Input Connection ..........................52 Standard Serial Input (CH1 only) ........................52 AD-8118C-02 Expansion Serial Input (CH2, CH3, CH4) ................53 Mini DIN Connector Assembly Procedure......................54 10-2 Control I/O Connection ..........................56 Standard Control I/O ............................56 AD-8118C-02 Control I/O ..........................57...
  • Page 6 12-3 Grand Total Printing ..........................62 12-4 Batch Printing (F3=1, F9=2) ........................62 13. ERROR PRINTING ..........................63 14. KEY OPERATION..........................64 15. TEST MODE ............................65 16. APPENDIX ............................66 16-1 External Dimensions/Panel Cutout Dimensions ..................66 AD-8118C..............................66 AD-8118C-10..............................66 16-2 Character Code Table..........................67...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Interval function performs printing at set times Programmable printing format Inputs can be expanded up to 4 channels by adding an option board AD-8118C-02 so that the data of four scales can be printed with one printer. The same external dimensions, connectors and functions with the AD-8118A/B. Thus, replacement with an AD-8118C is possible by setting the internal setting contents the same as the AD-8118A/B.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    • 7-pin DIN connector 1 (TCP0576-715267 HOSIDEN) • 5-pin DIN connector 1 (TCP0556-715267 HOSIDEN) Insert the DIN connector into the “OP-10.OUT” when the AD-8118C-10 is not used. • Rubber feet • Instruction Manual AC power cord Printing paper Ink ribbon...

  • Page 9: Ad-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board

    AD-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board • I/O connector 1 (FCN361J024, FCN360C024-B FUJITU) • Mini DIN connector 3 (TCP6150 HOSIDEN) Mini DIN connector FCN connector FCN connector case AD-8118C-10 Paper Winder • Control cable 1 (1KO3228 Approximately 30 cm) • Connection fixture 2 (M3 pan head screw 2, Hand-tightening screw 2) •...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Caution: Do not use with a three-phase power source. (2) Power consumption Approx. 17 VA with AD-8118C-02 installed Approx. 20 VA with AD-8118C-02 and AD-8118C-10 installed (3) Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (4) Operating humidity 80%RH or less (Non-condensing)

  • Page 11: Input Specifications

    (5) Stop bit 1 bit (6) Codes used ASCII or JIS AD-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board (1) Method RS-232C or current loop (To be switched by rewiring the connector) (2) Baud rate (F1 setting) RS-232C: 600 bps to 38.2 kbps, Current loop: 600 bps to 2400 bps...

  • Page 12: Compliance With Fcc Rules

    3. PRECAUTIONS The printer is a precision electronic device. Handle it with much care. 3-1 Installation The operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C. Do not install the printer in direct sunlight. As the printer and the paper winder are not sealed, do not use them where dust is prevalent. If conductive substances get inside the printer or the paper winder, they may cause the printer or the paper winder to malfunction..

  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    4. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4-1 Installing the Printer Paper 1. Turn the power off. 2. Loosen the screws on the printer cover. Printer cover Loosen the screws 3. Pull out the printer cover and printer unit together. Printer unit Printer cover 4.
  • Page 14 5. The ink ribbon ( ) at the front of the printer unit can be accessed by lifting the printer cover and removing it from the printer unit. Printer unit Ink ribbon 6. Peel off the adhesive tape on the printer paper completely. Insert the shaft supplied as an accessory into the printer paper and set the paper on top of the printer unit.
  • Page 15 8. Pull out the paper downward and insert it into the printer slot. Printer paper Insert the paper into the slot. 9. After installing the paper, turn the printer paper feeder knob as shown in the figure. The paper should come out the front.
  • Page 16 11. Insert the printer unit into the printer chassis and tighten the printer cover screws. 12. Feed a small amount of printer paper from the printer. Printer paper Note: • Do not apply excessive force to the printer unit. If normal, the printer unit can be pulled out easily.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Ink Ribbon

    4-2 Replacing the Ink Ribbon 1. Turn the power off. 2. Loosen the screws on the printer cover. Printer cover Loosen the screws 3. Pull out the printer cover and printer unit together. Printer unit Printer cover 4. Remove the printer cover by lifting it gently as shown below. Printer unit Printer cover...
  • Page 18 5. The ink ribbon ( ) at the front of the printer unit can be accessed by lifting the printer cover and removing it from the printer unit. Printer unit Ink ribbon 6. Push the PUSH mark at the front left of the ink ribbon while supporting the ink ribbon with your right hand as shown in the figure.
  • Page 19 8. Reinstall the printer cover onto the printer unit as shown below. Printer unit Printer cover 9. Insert the printer unit into the printer chassis and tighten the printer cover screws. Note: • Do not apply excessive force to the printer unit. If normal, the printer unit can be pulled out easily.

  • Page 20: Installing The Ad-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board

    4-3 Installing the AD-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board 1. Turn the power of the printer off and remove the power cord from the unit. 2. Loosen the screws on the printer cover to remove it. 3. Loosen the screws (three each on the right and left sides) on the rear panel and pull out the locking fixtures (one each on the right and left sides).

  • Page 21: Installing The Ad-8118C-10 Paper Winder

    4-4 Installing the AD-8118C-10 Paper Winder Connect the paper winder to the printer using the control cable provided with the paper winder. Power and control signal are supplied from the printer. Panel-Mounted Installation Install the paper winder right below the printer.

  • Page 22: Installing The Paper To The Paper Winder

    4-5 Installing the Paper to the Paper Winder 1. Attach the paper guide to the slot on the printer. Printer Paper guide Paper winder 2. Loosen the two screws on the winder cover to pull out the winder unit. Take-up spool Loosen the screws.
  • Page 23 3. Wind the paper coming out of the printer onto the spool. (1) Set the reels according to the paper size. (2) Fold down the paper edge approximately 1 cm (the lower sheet when using a two-ply paper roll). Insert it into the slot of the spool until it stops. And then fold the paper at the slot in the winding direction.

  • Page 24: Removing The Paper From The Paper Winder

    5. Push the winder unit into the case and secure the winder cover using the two screws. 6. Turn on the power of the printer. The POWER LED of the paper winder will turn on. Feed the paper several times to check the winder for normal operation. If the winder does not wind the paper properly, check that the paper is installed in the winder correctly.

  • Page 25: Description Of Panels

    5. DESCRIPTION OF PANELS 5-1 AD-8118C Universal Printer Front Panel AD-8118 C UNIVERSAL PRINTER Liquid crystal display 16-column 2-line display Operation keys Printer cover When replacing the printer paper or ink ribbon, loosen the screws on this cover and pull out the printer unit.

  • Page 26: Key Operation

    These keys are pressed to input numerical values such as code [0] to [9] number and function number. 5-2 AD-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board The Serial input can be expanded by 3 channels and control I/O can be added. The channel numbers from the top are CH2, CH3, and CH4.

  • Page 27: Ad-8118C-10 Paper Winder

    5-3 AD-8118C-10 Paper Winder Front Panel Winder cover AD8118C When installing or removing the printer paper, OP-10 loosen the two screws on this cover to pull out the winder unit. Slot Slot for the printer paper to enter the winder.

  • Page 28: Operation Modes

    6. OPERATION MODES 6-1 Operation Modes Operation mode Function Description Random print Print mode to print in F3=1/F9=1 standard format. Print mode to print in F3=2 dump print mode. Dump print F9 setting is not applicable. PRINT mode Only available for CH1. Set F3=1/F9=1.

  • Page 29: Mode Selection Procedure

    6-2 Mode Selection Procedure PRINT mode SET__MODE PROGRAM SHIFT (When the printer is MODE turned on) SET_MODE When the printer is turned on, it starts up in the PRINT mode. Then, press [SET] to display SET__MODE F/INT/CODE/CLOCK Press [FUNC] (Function) to enter the function setting mode. Press [INT.] (Interval) to enter the interval timer setting mode.

  • Page 30: Print Modes

    7. PRINT MODES 7-1 Random Print Mode The random print mode prints the weight data each time the printer receives data from devices connected. Set the print timing at F-10 (Print timing) for each channel. Below is the random printing example (F3=1/F9=1) with the default format (factory setting format). Standard characters With 2-digit code number With 6-digit code number...

  • Page 31: Dump Print Mode

    7-2 Dump Print Mode The dump print mode (F3=2) prints the data as received in the standard format and is available only for standard serial input (CH1). For the characters which can be printed, see the Character Code Table in the appendix. Control codes available for the dump print mode Prints the characters up to this input and moves the character point to the beginning of the next line and resets the enlarged character specification.

  • Page 32: Batch Print Mode

    7-4 Batch Print Mode The batch print mode temporarily stores the input data in a buffer, collects and prints the data in the buffer for each channel when a batch print command is input. It is mainly suitable for formula weight printing. The total of batch printing by channel is printed as lot printing.

  • Page 33: Printing Example

    Printing Example Batch printing (printed by a batch print command)(When F9=2) 5 / 2 0 / 2 00 7 12 : 34 Batch number N o . 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 < C H 1 > Incremented for each batch and serves as a serial number. C D 1 5 5 10 0 kg <...

  • Page 34: Set_Mode

    8. SET_MODE 8-1 Setting the Functions Function setting procedure (1) Press [FUNC] to enter the function setting mode. is displayed. (2) Using the numerical keys [0] to [9], input the function number to be set, press [END] to confirm it and display the function data.

  • Page 35: Function List

    Function List Function Description Default value RS-232C 1: 600 bps F- 1 Baud rate 2: 1200 bps (CH1 to CH4) (2400 bps) 3: 2400 bps 4: 4800 bps 5: 9600 bps 6: 19.2 kbps 7: 38.4 kbps Current loop 1: 600 bps 2: 1200 bps 3: 2400 bps •If the data cable is long or transmission errors may occur, set the baud rate to slower...
  • Page 36 F- 5 Input conditions 0: No (Not received) 1: Yes (Received) (Yes) 0: No Negative or unstable weight data are regarded as invalid and are not printed. 1: Yes Even negative or unstable weight data are regarded as valid and are printed. F- 6 Character size 1: Standard character (5x7 dots)
  • Page 37 F-11 Input data selection 1: All enabled 2: Gross weight (All 3: Net weight enabled) 4: Tare This function setting is used when connecting an indicator and multiple peripheral devices. Mainly the indicator is set to the mode to transmit all of Gross/Net/Tare (G/N/T).
  • Page 38 F-16 Polarity and 0: Not printed header printing 1: Printed (Printed) Sets whether or not to print the polarity (-) and the second header (G: gross, N: net, tare) that is formatted by the indicator. F-17 Time display 0: Not displayed 1: Displayed (Displayed) Sets whether or not to display the date and time in THE LCD.

  • Page 39: Setting The Interval Timer

    8-2 Setting the Interval Timer Interval timer Setting Procedure (1) Press [INT.] to enter the interval setting mode. is displayed. The default value is 10 seconds. : * * : * * “S”: Non-printing time, “T”: Print time * : * * : * * The digit at the left end represents the hour.

  • Page 40: Setting The Code Number

    8-3 Setting the Code Number Code number is the number which is paired with the weight data. Three types of code number input are available in F13. When code number input is 2 digits (F13=1) The code number can be input for each material and product name and the total of each can be printed. (1) The code number can be registered for each channel (CH1 to CH4).

  • Page 41: When Code Number Input Is 6 Digits And Increment (F13=3)

    When code number input is 6 digits and increment (F13=3) F14 and F15 settings are ignored and the 6-digit code number by key input is printed. At each printing, the code number is incremented. After 999999, _ _ _ _ _ 1 is printed. The code number can not be registered for each channel.

  • Page 42: Setting The Date And Time

    8-4 Setting the Date and Time The date is displayed in two ways: USA: MM/DD/YYYY (e.g. 12/31/2007) Europe: DD/MM/YYYY (e.g. 31/12/2007) The time is in 24-hour system. Date and Time Setting Procedure (1) Press [CLOCK] to enter the date and time setting mode. is displayed.

  • Page 43: Program_Mode

    9. PROGRAM_MODE 9-1 Setting the Printing Format The random printing/interval printing format of nine lines is programmed by key input. The default setting is the standard format. To change the setting, clear one line or all lines of the program data. To enter the PROGRAM mode, first enter the SET mode by pressing [SET] in the PRINT mode, and then press [SHIFT].

  • Page 44: Printing Items To Be Programmed

    Printing Items to be Programmed Printing items that can be programmed are shown below. Item No.: Input the item No. in the position where the item is to be printed. The displayed data example is displayed. Displayed data example: Displayed in the appropriate number of columns. This can be used to check the printing position because the example is printed when printing the program setting contents.

  • Page 45: Displaying The Setting Contents

    Displaying the Setting Contents In the PROGRAM mode, the contents that are currently set are displayed. Turns on when [SHIFT] is pressed Line No. inputting position Input starting position for Line 1 Input ending position ： ： for Line 1 column) Press [PRINT] to print the dummy data in the program printing format.

  • Page 46: Setting Example

    Setting Example In the below example, the gross weight, net weight and tare data are received from the indicator and printed. Printing example of the printing format to be set 5/ 2 0/ 2 00 7 1 1 : 11 # 12 3 45 CD 1 2 G 1 2.
  • Page 47 (5) Press [1] to input the time. ： ： (6) Press [END] to display the setting contents for the line 2 with the cursor blinking on the line number. Press [END] to move the cursor on “#”. (7) Set the number of times, code number and gross weight. Press [4] to set the number of times.
  • Page 48 (10) Press [END] to display line 4 with the cursor blinking on the line number. Press [END] to move the cursor to the first column of the setting. (11) Set the tare. Press [9] 12 times to input 12 spaces to align the printing position. Press [7] to input the tare.

  • Page 49: Enlarged Characters

    Enlarged Characters Using the enlarged characters, the number of characters to be printed per line is 12 while 24 characters can be printed per line using the standard characters. The setting procedure is the same as the printing format setting procedure. (1) Because enlarged characters are double the size of standard characters, the printing format programmed on one line is actually printed on two lines.

  • Page 50: Setting The Printing Format By Pc Communications (Ufc_Mode)

    9-2 Setting the Printing Format by PC Communications (UFC_MODE) The printing format for random printing can be set in the text (with an extension, .txt) from a PC. To use this, switch the input selector switch to RS-232C. Compose a line of text using the Windows memo pad. To send the text: In Hyperterminal click “Transfer” and “Send Text File”.

  • Page 51: Printing Format In Text

    Printing Format in Text The printing format can be set in the text (with an extension, .txt) made by using PC memo pad. Specify the number of characters to be printed according to the setting of F6. Standard characters Example text Printing example of the dummy data PF1, ’A&D co.Ltd’$CR$LF A &D co .

  • Page 52: Error Messages

    Error Messages An error message is displayed when the text received is not valid. Error message Description F_ERROR The number of characters per line is exceeded. PF1 is not specified or specifying order is not correct. L_ERROR The number of lines exceeded 9. C_ERROR An invalid command is received.

  • Page 53: Setting The Code Conversion Table

    9-3 Setting the Code Conversion Table Setting Procedure (1) Press [CODE] to enter the code conversion table setting mode. 2-digit code number “01” and 6-digit code number to be CODE 2D converted are displayed. 6D * * * * * * 99 code number from 01 to 99 can be registered.

  • Page 54: Serial Input / Control I/O

    Input Current loop RS-232C /RS-232C AD-8118C Note: Standard serial input CH1 of the printer has a function which outputs the serial input directly by current loop. Devices such as a display can be connected by means of this. Even if the RS-232C input is used, output is by current loop.

  • Page 55: Ad-8118C-02 Expansion Serial Input (Ch2, Ch3, Ch4)

    AD-8118C-02 Expansion Serial Input (CH2, CH3, CH4) Switching between RS-232C and current loop can be performed by rewiring the connector. Current loop output is not available for expansion serial input. Connection table Pin No. Symbol Description CONV.OUT RS-232C conversion output F.G.

  • Page 56: Mini Din Connector Assembly Procedure

    Mini DIN Connector Assembly Procedure (G) Cap (E) Spacer (H) Cover (F) Coil spring (D) Connector (C) Clamper (B) Frame (A) Coupling 1. Insert the parts onto the cable in (G), (F), (E) order. 2. Connect the connector (D) to the cable. Cable Front of the connector (D) Note:...
  • Page 57 7. Insert the coil spring (F) into the frame (B). Then, insert the cap (G) onto the frame (B) and lock the cap. 8. Finally, hold the coupling (A) in the position shown in the figure and insert it forcefully onto the connector while grasping the spacer (E) and turning the coupling clockwise.

  • Page 58: Control I/O Connection

    10-2 Control I/O Connection Standard Control I/O A Control I/O is provided to the AD-8118C Universal Printer (standard) and AD-8118C-02 Expansion Input Option Board (option). Please note that the signal contents are different when the number of input channels in F19 setting is less than three and three or more. When an option board is not installed, the signal contents for less than 3 are applied.

  • Page 59: Ad-8118C-02 Control I/O

    AD-8118C-02 Control I/O Less than 3 3 or more Pin No. Contents Contents CH2 Code input CH2 Code input CH3 Code input CH2 Print command (*Note) (*Note) (*Note) (*Note) CH4 Code input (*Note) (*Note) (*Note) CH2 Busy output CH3 Busy output...

  • Page 60: Control I/O Connection

    Control I/O Connection The specifications are common for both the standard control I/O and the AD-8118C-02 control I/O. Input circuit Output circuit Relay or open collector Approx. 5mA Input common AD-8118C Output common The input and output circuits are shown above. Be careful of the minimum applicable load when connecting the input.

  • Page 61: Control I/O Operation

    Control I/O Operation Input Code input When F14 is set to 1, the code No. input from the control I/O becomes valid. When two or less channels are connected, the code No. can be input in 2 digits. When three or more channels are connected, the code numbers that can be used are 0 to 19.

  • Page 62: Data Buffer

    Always input the control signals when the print announcement output is off or set the printer to the automatic print mode (F10=4 or 6) and input a print command to an indicator set to the manual print mode. Each command input is judged by edge and is operated only once when it is turned ON. When an input is turned ON (connected to input common) for more than 200ms, it is accepted.

  • Page 63: Printing Samples

    12. PRINTING SAMPLES 12-1 Random Printing Default printing format (2-digit code number) 6-digit code number 5/ 2 0/ 2 0 0 7 12 : 3 4 5/ 2 0/ 2 00 7 12 : 3 4 # 12 3 45 C D 1 2 G 1 2.

  • Page 64: Grand Total Printing

    12-3 Grand Total Printing G R A N D T O T A L 5 / 20 / 20 0 7 1 2 :3 4 2 0 0 . 0 k g F31 (Grand total for each code) 2 1 2 . 0 k g C D 12 3 4 2 1 2 .

  • Page 65: Error Printing

    13. ERROR PRINTING Error printing for random printing, batch printing and interval printing is shown below. In dump print mode, error printing is not performed. Random printing Description At manual printing (F10=1、3), data is not received within 3 seconds after a T ERROR print command input.

  • Page 66: Key Operation

    14. KEY OPERATION To enter the test mode, press and hold [7] and [8], and turn on the power. “CHECK_MODE” will be displayed and the program version number will be Test mode printed. To return to the PRINT mode, turn off the power and turn on the power again. To initialize, press and hold [7] and [9], and turn on the power.

  • Page 67: Test Mode

    15. TEST MODE To enter the test mode, press and hold [7] and [8], and turn on the power. “CHECK_MODE” will be displayed and the program version number will be printed. Press one of the numerical keys [0] to [9] to select a test function. To return to the PRINT mode, turn off the power and turn on the power again.

  • Page 68: Appendix

    16. APPENDIX 16-1 External Dimensions/Panel Cutout Dimensions AD-8118C AD-8118 C UNIVERSAL PRINTER Front view Side view +1.0 DATA I/O AIR PURGE POWER OP-02 AC 100-240V +0.8 SERIAL IN CONTROL I/O C.L. RS-232C Rear view Panel cutout dimensions AD-8118C-10 193.5 AD-8118C...

  • Page 69: Character Code Table

    16-2 Character Code Table HEX.NO (SP) " & < >...
  • Page 70 MEMO...

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