Adam Equipment AE 504 Series User manual
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AE504
Software rev: V 1.00 & above
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Contents
PN: 7.00.6.6.0414 Rev A, February 2019
1.0INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.0INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2LOCATING......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1Fixing the cable and the indicator...................................................................................... 7
4.0KEY DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.0DISPLAYS ............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1WEIGHT DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................ 9
5.2UNIT WEIGHT DISPLAY ................................................................................................................. 10
5.3COUNT DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.4SYMBOL ICONS ............................................................................................................................. 10
6.0OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1ZEROING THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................ 10
6.2TARING ........................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2.1Preset tare .......................................................................................................................... 11
6.3CHECKWEIGHING .......................................................................................................................... 12
6.3.1Setting the checkweighing limits ..................................................................................... 12
6.4PARTS COUNTING ......................................................................................................................... 13
6.4.1The unit weight of object is unknown ............................................................................. 13
6.4.2The unit weight of object is known .................................................................................. 13
6.4.3Automatic update of unit weight ...................................................................................... 13
6.4.4Accumulation/ Totalising .................................................................................................. 13
6.5SETTING THE PLU DATA .............................................................................................................. 14
6.5.1Edit the PLU data ............................................................................................................... 14
6.5.2Input letter .......................................................................................................................... 15
6.5.3Setting by PC (recommend) .............................................................................................. 15
7.0USER PARAMETERS ......................................................................................................................... 17
8.0CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1SIMPLE CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................... 19
9.0LABEL PRINTING FUNCTION ........................................................................................................... 19
9.1LABEL EDITING COMPUTER SOFTWARE ................................................................................... 19
9.1.1Label editor software interface ......................................................................................... 20
9.1.2Operation method .............................................................................................................. 20
9.1.3Label customisation .......................................................................................................... 21
9.1.4Adding Text ........................................................................................................................ 22
9.1.5Adding Photos ................................................................................................................... 22
9.1.6Adding Barcodes ............................................................................................................... 23
9.1.7Adding QR Codes .............................................................................................................. 24
9.1.8Deleting items ................................................................................................................... 24
9.2LABEL DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE VIA RS 232 CABLE .............................................................. 25
10.0RS-232 INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................... 25
10.1 INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT ................................................................................................... 27
10.2 REAL TIME CLOCK SETUP ....................................................................................................... 28
10.3AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION ........................................................................................................... 28
11.0BATTERY AND BACKLIGHT OPERATION .................................................................................. 28
11.1BATTERY .................................................................................................................................... 28
11.2CHARGING.................................................................................................................................. 29
11.3BACKLIGHT FOR LCD ................................................................................................................ 29
12.0ERROR CODES .............................................................................................................................. 30
13.0REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................................ 31
14.0SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 32
WARRANTY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 33
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The AE 504 series provides a versatile check counting and weighing application perfect
for general warehouse and production.
The indicators can be set to verify counts up to 60000 divisions
All indicators are supplied with a RS-232 bi-directional interface and real time clock
(RTC).
The indicator has a sealed keypad with colour coded membrane switches and there is
a large, easy to read liquid crystal type display (LCD). The LCD is supplied with a
backlight.
The indicator includes checkweighing, percentage weighing and parts counting
applications.
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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT SECTION
Load Cells 8 at 350 ohm
Connection 4 wire, auto compensation for long distance ≤ 10 meters
Excitation DC 5V: 1 ≤150mA
Sensitivity ≥0.02 μ V/e
Linearity 0.01% FS
Zero Range 0-10mv
Signal range -20mV～20mV
A/D conversion
method
∑—△
DIGITAL SECTION
Capacity 1-800000kg
Verified counts 1/30000-1/60000
A/D conversion
speed
8 times/sec
Max. A/D
conversion bits
24
Operating
Temperature
0°C to +40°C / +32°F to +104°F
Power supply AC 12V/3A; DC inside rechargeable 6V/10AH battery
Battery Internal rechargeable battery
Calibration Manual calibration
Display 667 digits LCD
Indicator
Housing
ABS Plastic
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Overall
Dimensions
(wxdxh)
300x170x125mm
Net Weight 2.8kg/6pcs
Label sticker roll
size
Wide=50mm, Diameter=80mm
Functions Parts counting, weighing, percentage weighing, checkweighing,
pre-set count with alarm
Interface RS-232 bi-directional interface
English, German, French, Spanish selectable text
Date/Time Real Time Clock (RTC),
To print date and time information
(Dates in Year/month/day, Day/month/year or
Month/day/year formats- Battery backed)
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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 UNPACKING
This indicator must be connected to a load cell platform and calibrated as necessary to
match the platform and user requirements.
The user’s application and the technical specifications of the platform or load cell will
determine the necessary configuration.
3.2 LOCATING
The indicator should not be placed in a location that
will reduce the accuracy.
Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in
direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.
Avoid unsuitable tables. The table or floor must be
rigid and not vibrate.
Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near
large users of electricity such as welding equipment
or large motors.
Do not place near vibrating machinery.
Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation.
Avoid direct contact with water. Do not spray or
immerse the indicator in water.
Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening
doors. Do not place near open windows or air-
conditioning vents.
Keep the indicator clean. Do not stack material on
the indicator when they are not in use.
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3.3 CONNECTION
This indicator must be connected to a load cell platform and calibrated as necessary to
match the platform and user requirements.
The AE 504 has a connector configured for 4-6 wire load cells. Connect the load
cells/platform to the indicator as shown below. The cable length should be as short as
possible, using a large size wire to minimise errors due to resistance in the leads.
3.3.1 Fixingthecableandtheindicator
Thread the cable through the pillar, then insert the pillar into the scale/ platform base,
fasten the fixed screw, then place the cable through the holder. Insert the holder into the
bracket of the indicator. Fix the load cell connector. Adjust the holder for right position, and
then fasten the plastic screw on the display.
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4.0 KEY DESCRIPTIONS
Keys Functions
[0-9,.] Numeric entry keys, used to manually enter a value for tare weights, unit
weight, and sample size.
Secondary functions: Used to type letters where necessary; used to add a
decimal point.
[PST/ CE] Clea
r
the preinstall value.
[M+]
A
dd all the quantities and store, the max Total Number of Additions is 99.
[AVG.] On/Off the automatic average function.
[QTY/ PST] Preinstall the High/low Limit values.
[ID] Press this key to enter the ID setting.
[UNITS] Choose the units
[PLU] Used to access any stored PLU weight values
[CE/
BACKLIGHT]
Used to clear numeric totals on the display.
Secondary function: Allows the backlight to be configured to ON/ OFF/ AUTO
[U 1-6] Fetch a stored PLU value directly
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Used to add a decimal point when entering a number on the display
[PRINT/ SAVE] Print the total weight, unit weight, quantity of percent
[SMPL] Used to input the number of items in a sample.
[UNIT W.T.] Used to enter the weight of a sample manually.
[Tare]
Tares the scale. Stores the current weight in memory as a tare value, subtracts
the tare value from the weight and shows the results. This is the net weight.
Entering a value using the keypad will store that as the tare value.
[0/ Zero] Sets the zero point for all subsequent weighing to show zero.
5.0 DISPLAYS
The indicator includes one LED display separated into three. These are “Weight”, “Unit
Weight” and “Count”.
5.1 WEIGHT DISPLAY
: Stability indicator
0 : Zero indicator
Weight: The weight of goods.
Unit weight: The unit weight of goods.
Total Count: The total count of goods.
Tare: Used as tare key in pricing mode
Lo-bat: When battery power lower than 5.6V, it will show.
Kg / Lb / g / ct /dr / oz / : Symbols shown for the units
lb:oz / mm / T / Ton
Net: Net weight- The scale has been tared
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5.2 UNIT WEIGHT DISPLAY
This display will show the unit weight of a sample. This value is either input by the user or
computed by the scale. The unit of measurement is grams if grams if kilograms is selected
for the weighing unit, or pounds if pounds is selected.
5.3 COUNT DISPLAY
This display will show the number of items on the scale or the value of the accumulated
count.
5.4 SYMBOL ICONS
“Z” or Zero: “Zero” indicator “0”
Tare: “Tare” displays the deduction of the container weight.
M+: “M+” Totaliser.
If the piece weight is smaller than “Minimum Sampling Weight”, “ ” will be
displayed. In order to clear the “ ” symbol, increase the size of the sample.
If the piece weight is smaller than “Minimum Unit Weight”, “ ” will be displayed.
The scale will still weigh even though the piece weight is too small, however this
may affect the count accuracy.
Press [Q’TY PST] key to enter the H/L Limit value for Quantity Preset in the
weighing mode. ”LIMOF” is used to configure the alarm settings, quantity or weight.
In the unit weight Window, it will show “weight” or “count”, press [M+] key to
change the alarm settings.
6.0 OPERATION
NOTE: AE 504 only
SETTING THE WEIGHING UNIT, lb or kg
The indicator will turn on displaying the last weighing unit selected, either kilograms or
pounds. To change the weighing unit press the [Units] key when the “Unit Weight”
display shows zero. If necessary press the [CE] key to clear the unit weight before
changing.
6.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY
Press the Zero key to re-zero the display with no load on the weigh pan. If the balance was
damaged or the weight is bigger than the range of the zero, this function will be inactive. It
may be necessary to re-zero the scale over a period of time to account for minor drifting.
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6.2 TARING
Zero the scale by pressing the [Zero/0] key if necessary. The indicator
“0” will be ON.
Place a container on the platform and its weight will be displayed.
Press [Tare] to tare the scale. Once the scale stabilises, it will display the net
weight and the NET sign will be displayed.
As a product is added, only the weight of the product will be shown. The scale
could be tared a second time if another type of product was to be added to the first
one. Again only the weight that is added after taring will be displayed.
When the container is removed a negative value will be shown. If the scale was
tared just before removing the container, this value is the gross weight of the
container plus all products those were removed. The indicator “0” will also be
ON because the platform is back to the same condition as it was when the [Zero/
0] key was pressed last.
6.2.1 Preset tare
When the scale/ platform is empty, press the [Tare] key on the indicator, the display will
now show “Pre-tare”. Enter the weight value of the container, then press the [Tare] key.
Now, Pre-set Tare is complete.
The User mode function to operate the“Pre-set tare”is to set“on”, the scale can perform
a pre-set tare when there is a weight on the scale.
Operation is as follows:
Place the container on the scale/ platform then enter the weight value of the container and
press the [Tare] key. When the container is removed from the platform, the weight display
on the indicator will show a negative sign. Press the [Tare] key to clear the pre-tare value
and the weight display will reset to zero, the icon adjacent to the NET symbol will now
show.
TARE WEIGHT IS KNOWN (PRE-TARE)
When the pan is empty, press [Tare] key, the display will show “P - TARE”. Input the
weight of the container, press [Tare] key, Pre-tare complete. User can set follow function
ON or OFF in F5 PTE:
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In weighing mode, when tare weight is known, input tare weight, then press [Tare] key to
Pre-tare.
Specific operation as follows:
Put the container and weights on the pan, input the container’s weight and press [Tare]
key, the weight window will show the net weight of the weights. Take away the container
and weights, the weight windows will show a negative value. At this time, press [Tare] key
to remove the tare weight value. Now, the weight window back to zero.
6.3 CHECKWEIGHING
6.3.1 Setting the checkweighing limits
To set the checkweighing limits ensure there is nothing on the scale/ platform and that the
display shows zero.
Press the [Q’TY/PST] key to bring up the checkweighing display. You should now
see “LIMOF” then “Weight” or “Count” on the display, press the [M+] key in order
to alternate between the two.
Once selected, press the [Q’TY/PST] key to move to the next setting. “CHLn0d H
L” should now appear on the display.
Press the [M+] key to set the check alarm configuration, this will position a small
dash on either side of the “H” and “L” or in between. (i.e. H-L, -H L, H L- etc).
There are 6 various customisable alarm options:
- H L
The beep is on when the weighing
mass is more than the set high limit.
H - L
The beep is on when the weighing
mass is between the set high and
low limit.
H L -
The beep is on when the weighing
mass is below the set low limit.
- H L -
The beep is on when the weighing
mass is both more than and below
the set limits.
- H - L
The beep is on when the weighing
mass is in between the set limits and
more than the set high limit.
H - L -
The beep is on when the weighing
mass is in between the set limits and
below the set low limit.
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Press [Q’TY/PST] to confirm and move to the next setting. “LIM-Hi” should now
appear on the display with zero digits on the right of the display. Use the numeric
keys [1-9] to manually enter the high check limit. Press [Q’TY/PST] to confirm.
“Lim-Lo” should now appear on the display with the same zero digits on the right of
the display. Use the numeric keys to enter to low limit and press the [Q’TY/PST]
key to confirm.
6.4 PARTS COUNTING
6.4.1 The unit weight of object is unknown
Place a sample quantity of items on the scale/ platform, Enter the quantity of items by
using the numeric keys on the indicator, then press the [SMPL] key. Once the scale
stabilises, the quantity will show on the total quantity display and the balance will enter
the counting mode automatically.
6.4.2 The unit weight of object is known
Enter the known weight of the item using the numeric keys on the indicator, Press the
[UNIT W.T.] key, the quantity is shown on the quantity display and enter the counting
mode automatically.
The larger the sample weight is, the more accurate the quantity will be.
With both the “Unit weight” and “Quantity” displays showing zero, pressing either
the [UNIT W.T]. Key or the [SMPL] key will recall the latest piece weight value.
When Press the [UNIT W.T]. key to get the unit weight, if the value which you place
next time is more than 10% of the last sampling value and less than the last
sampling value of present, the balance will automatically re-calibration the unit
weight. User can set this function on /off in “F2 AVG”.
If the unit weight and quantity all known, the balance will recalculate the unit weight
according the quantity shows in the total quantity display when you press the [UNIT
W.T].
6.4.3 Automatic update of unit weight
The scales will automatically update the unit weight when a sample less than the initial
sample count is added. A beep will be heard when the value is updated. It is wise to check
the quantity is correct when the unit weight has been updated automatically.
The user can turn this function ON/OFF by pressing the AVG key.
6.4.4 Accumulation/ Totalising
The totalising function can be used up to a maximum of 99 times before it must be reset.
The totalising display is limited to seven digits maximum.
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When the quantity is shown on the quantity display, Press [M+] Key, and then enters the
totalising function. The quantity display shows “Add XX “, XX means the Total Number of
Additions. After 3 seconds, the scale will return to the counting mode.
VIEWING ACCUMULATED DATA
When the weight window shows zero, press [M+] key to show the accumulative data. First,
the scale will show total accumulative data as indicated by t – XX in the weighing window.
Press [M+] again, the scale will show all individual stored values as indicated by Add XX in
the weighing window, followed by the stored amount. Press [M+] to view each stored
value.
When the scale shows one of the stored values, press [PST CE] to delete the selected
stored value.
When the scale shows all accumulated data, press [PST CE], all accumulated data will be
deleted.
In weighing mode, press [PST CE], all accumulated will be deleted.
6.5 SETTING THE PLU DATA
In pricing computing mode, use number keypad to input PLU serial number, then press
[PLU] ,can get the weights name and unit weight of the corresponding weights. The
display will show the item name once and back to pricing computing mode.
6.5.1 Edit the PLU data
In pricing computing mode, press and hold [PLU] key for 3s to enter PLU date edit mode.
The weight window shows “set”, user input the PLU serial number, then press [PLU] (or
press “Ux” key directly), the weight window will show the input PLU serial number. Now,
scale enter into unit weight edit mode.
If this PLU serial number already stored, the weight window will show the stored unit
weight. If it is a new one, the weight window will show the unit weight which get in pricing
computing mode. In this two way, user can edit the unit weight by use keypad.
Press [PLU] again to store the unit weight and enter SKU ID edit. User can use number
and letter keypad to input. SKU ID can include letters, please check the step 6.5.2 for
details on how to input. After inputting ID, press [PLU] to store. When finished, press [CE]
to exit.
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6.5.2 Input letter
Press [.ABC] once, there will have an arrow sign appear on the display point to “ABC”, or
show an “ABC” sign on the display. This means enter to letter input mode.
Now, the user can input a letter by using the numeric keypad. Press [2abc] once, the
display will now show “A” and blink, press once again, the display will show “B”, and so
on. After the letter stops flashing, it means this letter has been inputted. To return to
number input mode, press [.ABC], the letter input sign will also disappear.
6.5.3 Setting by PC (recommend)
Connect the scale with PC by RS232, open ScaleSetPlu.exe, and choose the right port.
SINGLE PLU SETTING
Press , software will show
Input the serial number, unit weight, SKU ID, name as follow picture. if need scale increase
the serial number automatically, please choose “Auto inc”.
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Choose the right com port, Click , if this succeeds, this will show “Success”.
The user can then set the next PLU.
DOWNLOAD MULTIPLE PLU BY TABLE (RECOMMEND)
Use table edit software (such as Excel, WPS, Numbers) to new built a file, then input PLU
data by follow format:
Then save as xls file.
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1. In ScaleSetPlu.exe, click ”Open”
2. Choose the right com port, Click “download file”
if succeed, will show “Success”.
7.0 USER PARAMETERS
To access the user parameters menu, press the [PLU] key and the [CE/ BACKLIGHT]
key at the same time to enter the user parameter setting, the display will show the first
parameter ”P1 TRA”, this is RS232 communication setting.
In this menu. Pressing the [PRINT] key will enter the next parameter. Pressing the [PLU]
key will enter the sub parameter setting. Alternatively, the user can press the number key
that links to a corresponding sub parameter setting. For example, in “T1 FC”, press [3],
the display will jump to “T3 bps”. Press the [M+] key use to choose the right parameter.
RS 232 Parameters
The RS232 parameters are divided into two categories: P1 TRA and P2 FUN.
P1 TRA – Communication settings
Parameter Definition Options
T1 FC Communication mode: Continuous transfer
mode, stable transfer mode and response.
1-6
T2 Add Communication address, effective in multi-
machine communication.
1-20
T3 Bps Communication baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 56000, 115200
Parameter Definition Options
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T4 Fmt This parameter can be set to: n81 check bit/o71
data bit /e71 stop bit.
N81
O71
E71
T5 PFM Label format. Set to 0, can print out the format
which named FORMCOIN LP-50. For LP-50,
please choose 0 or 1.
0-19
T6 Chk Turn XOR check on or off.
T7 FC2 Communication mode: 1-6
T8 PF2 Print functions 1-9
P2 FUN – Other function settings
Parameter Definition Options
F1 BL For setting the backlight ON
OFF
Auto
F1C SL Setting the sleep time of the backlight in
seconds.
1-45 seconds
F2 ARG For setting the average unit weight function
automatically.
ON
OFF
F3 CST Tare and zero stable waiting time. ON
OFF
F4 MAE Turn ON/OFF next add up when not returning to
zero after the previous add up.
ON
OFF
F5 PTE Set pre-taring ON/OFF when pre-inputting the
tare value.
ON
OFF
F6 UNT Selecting the Weighing Unit Kg, lb, oz, g
F7 FIL Filter speed settings ON
OFF
F8 ZPE To set if the scale can alarm when weight is 0. ON
OFF
F9 FAL On means full alarm mode.
OFF means simple alarm mode.
ON
OFF
F10 BC To set if the Hi-Lo relay runs after stable. ON
OFF
Press ‘’ID’’ to escape and return to normal weighing mode.
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8.0 CALIBRATION
8.1 SIMPLE CALIBRATION
The following steps will allow the user to conduct the simple calibration procedure.
Power off the indicator.
Press and hold [Q’TY PST] key, then power on.
The weight window will show the version number, total quantity window will show -
CAL-, about 2 second later, alarm will beep once.
Input the value of the weights, put on the right weights, after the stable sign
appeared, press [Q’TY PST], and then calibration succeed.
For more specific details about how to calibrate your indicator, please contact the
manufacturer directly.
NOTE: AE504 indicators will have the lb or kg indicator on, to show the unit of the weight
requested. If the scale was in pounds before starting the calibration, the weights requested
will be in pound values or if the scale was weighing in kilograms then metric weights will be
requested.
9.0 LABEL PRINTING FUNCTION
In normal weighing mode, press [Print/Save] to print through built in label printer.
Printing can also be done through RS 232 connectivity.
Labels can also be printed via the built-in printer when in the accumulation recall
function and in parts counting.
9.1 LABEL EDITING COMPUTER SOFTWARE
The AE 504 is supplied with RS-232 interface which allows for connection between
computer and indicator to edit labels for the inbuilt label printer and set printing
parameters.
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