Adam Equipment AE 403 Series User manual

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Adam Equipment
AE 403 Series Indicator
Service Manual
Software revisions V1.00 and above

© Adam Equipment Company 2019
Easy Reference:
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Serial number of the unit:
Software revision number
(Displayed when power is first turned on):
Date of Purchase:
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1.0CONTENTS
(P.N. 31066 14213, Revision B, October 2019)
1.0 CONTENTS...................................................................................................................1
2.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................2
3.0 SAFETY.........................................................................................................................2
4.0 PANEL INTERFACES...................................................................................................3
4.1 POWER......................................................................................................................3
4.2 DATA INTERFACES..................................................................................................3
4.3 LOAD CELL INTERFACES........................................................................................3
4.4 RELAY INTERFACES................................................................................................3
5.0 INDICATOR MENUS.....................................................................................................4
5.1 SUPERVISOR MENUS..............................................................................................4
5.1.1 “AdCnT”.................................................................................................................5
5.1.2 “dvAL”...................................................................................................................5
5.1.3 “APPro”.................................................................................................................6
5.1.4 “CAPA”...................................................................................................................6
5.1.5 “AVTo-z”...............................................................................................................6
5.1.6 “p-zEro”...............................................................................................................6
5.1.7 “k-zEro”...............................................................................................................7
5.1.8 “FiLtEr”...............................................................................................................7
5.1.9 “G1”......................................................................................................................7
5.1.10 “G2”....................................................................................................................7
5.1.11 “LinEAr”.............................................................................................................8
5.1.12 “m-TaRe”.............................................................................................................8
5.1.13 “doT”...................................................................................................................8
5.1.14 “C-Con”...............................................................................................................9
5.1.15 “ReseT”...............................................................................................................9
5.2 DEALER MENUS.......................................................................................................9
5.2.1 “L-CaL”...............................................................................................................10
5.2.2 “AdC”...................................................................................................................11
5.2.3 “ GRaviT”...........................................................................................................11
5.3 USER MENUS .........................................................................................................11
6.0 INDICATOR PARAMETERS .......................................................................................12
7.0 RS-232 PARAMETERS RS232...................................................................................15
7.1 Print settings ............................................................................................................15
7.2 PC settings...............................................................................................................16
7.3 RS-232 INTERFACE................................................................................................16
8.0 CONNECTION OF LOAD CELL..................................................................................17
8.1 Connector Assembly................................................................................................17
8.2 Load cell wire solder with PCB.................................................................................18
9.0 U-BRACKET ASSEMBLY............................................................................................22
10.0 CHANGING LOAD CELL AND RS232 CABLE..........................................................22
11.0 CHANGING BATTERY or BATTERY CABLE............................................................25
12.0 CHANGING TRANSFORMER...................................................................................26
13.0 CHANGING OVERLAY..............................................................................................28
14.0 ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS ...........................................................................28

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual will guide you through the normal service and calibration procedures
necessary to maintain the indicator. Please read this Manual thoroughly before performing
any service. This manual should be used in conjunction with the User operation manual.
3.0 SAFETY
HIGH VOLTAGE
The indicator has high voltage inside. This high voltage can be lethal.
When using the indicator, indicator power plug must connect to a reliable earthed external
power.
When service the indicator, power must be disconnected, it is essential to separate display
plug from external power.

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4.0 PANEL INTERFACES
The indicator has connectors for the power, data interface, load cell and Relay (option).
4.1 POWER
Make certain your indicator is compatible with the mains power supply in your area. If the
voltage is not the same the indicator can be damaged.
4.2 DATA INTERFACES
The indicator has data interfaces for a variety of applications.
The RS232 interface is a general purpose serial interface for communications with the
indicator, using a connector.
See the User manual section 9.0 for more details.
4.3 LOAD CELL INTERFACES
The indicator has load cell interfaces option, so user can connect it to a weighing platform
for using.
Due to approval or special requirement for application, some indicator models need the
user to connect load cell wire to the PCB board.
See section 11 for more installation details.
4.4 RELAY INTERFACES
The indicator has relay interfaces option. If you need this option, please contact Adam
Equipment or your dealer.
See the User manual section 10.0 for more details.

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5.0 INDICATOR MENUS
The AE 403 has a number of submenus for setting the operation of the indicator and the
communications. In addition to the Supervisors menu for setting the indicator to the needs
of the user, there is a Dealer menu that allows a service person to calibrate the indicator,
observe the ADC counts from the load cell.
Major
function
CHK SET DISP
0
Minor
function
ST PRINT FUNC MODE

Esc
auxiliary
function
CE   
All the operations can be performed by the keypad. See user manual section 4.0 for
specific keypad function.
5.1 SUPERVISOR MENUS
• Press and hold the [ ] key about 2 seconds to turn on the indicator, and wait for the
scale to do self-test.
• Before self-test completes, press the [ ] key when “p ”is displayed, enter the
supervisor password information.
• To enter the password, use the directional buttons [] to scroll through numbers 1-9. Use
the [] directional key to move to the next digit .

• Entering the correct password [1946] will bring you to the supervisor menu. The displays
will show the first parameters, called “AdCnT”.

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• Press the [ ] key to enter a parameter, the display will guide you through the parameter
selected and the options available.
• To exit a parameter, press the [Esc].
•Press []or [] key to select other parameters.
• Press the [Esc] key again to return to weighing.
The display will show the available parameters:
5.1.1 “AdCnT”
Press the [] key to enter this parameter. This parameter allows you to view the A/D
counts from the internal A/D converter.
This can be an aid to service.
The weight ADC counts are normally stable within a few counts if the load cell is
functioning correctly, the environment is stable and the temperature is stable. The range of
the ADC counts will depend upon the load cell used and if the bracket is in place or not.
5.1.2 “dvAL”
This p r meter is du l r nge.
1 “AdCnT” Display the A/D counts
2 “dvAL” whether dual division or dual capacity is necessary
3 “APPro” Approval type
4 “CAPA” Capacity
5 “AVTo-z” Zero tracking range
6 “P-zEro” Zero rang when power on
7 “k-zEro” Key zero range
8 “FiLtEr” Filter mode and range
9 “G1” Gravitational acceleration at place of manufacture
10 “G2” Gravitational acceleration at place of use
11 “LinEAr” Linearity calibration
12 “m-TaRe” Tare display mode
13 “doT” Setup dot or comma as decimal
14 “C-Con” Calibration control
15 “ReseT”Reset all parameters

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Press the [] key to enter this parameter, display will show “nonE”. Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are “nonE”， “d-ran G ”， “d-diw” options available to select,
press [] to accept the selected parameter . “d-ran G ” is dual range, “d-diw” is dual
division.
5.1.3 “APPro”
This parameter is for approvals
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, display will show “nonE”. Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are “nonE”， “oimL”， “sa”， “avs”， “ntEp” options
available to select, press [] to accept the selected parameter.
5.1.4 “CAPA”
This parameter sets unit, decimal point, capacity & division
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, display will show “dEC”. Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are0，0.0，0.00，0.000，0.0000 parameters available to select,
press [] to accept the selected parameter.
When the display shows “KG”, use [] or [] key to change the parameter. There are two
options “KG” and “Lb” , press [] to accept the selected parameter .
The display will show “CAPA H” , then jump to number “0”. Press [CE] key can clear all the
original readings. Use [] or [] key to change the parameter and press [] key to move
to the next digit. Press [] key to accept the selected parameter.
The display will show “inC H”, then jump to reading “0.001”. Use [] or [] key to change
the parameter and select suitable precision. There are 1，2，5, 10 parameters available
to select. After selecting the suitable precision, press [] to accept the selected parameter .
5.1.5 “AVTo-z”
This parameter sets the Auto zero range
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, display will show “2.0”. Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are 0.5，1.0，1.5，2.0，2.5，3.0 parameters available to select,
press [] to accept the selected parameter.
5.1.6 “p-zEro”
This parameter sets the power on zero range

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Press the [ ] key to enter this parameter, the display will show “10”. Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are off， 1，2，5，10，20，50，100 parameters available to
select, press [] to accept the selected parameter.
5.1.7 “k-zEro”
This parameter is for approved units only to set the allowable range for zero when key
pressed
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, the display will show “” . Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are1, 2,4,5,10,20 parameters available to select, press [] to
accept the selected parameter.
5.1.8 “FiLtEr”
This parameter sets the filter
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, the display will show “A CLr” . Use [] or []
key to change parameter, there are “SLowEr”， “SLowEs”， “FAStEs”， “FAStEr”
parameters available to select, press [] to accept the selected parameter and move to
the next menu.
Use [] or [] key to change the parameter and press [] to accept the selected
parameter .
5.1.9 “G1”
This parameter sets the gravity zone
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, the display will show a value. Use [] or [] key to
enter the actual acceleration of gravity for calibration location, then press [] to accept .
5.1.10 “G2”
This parameter allows you to select a pre-set gravity zone
Press the [] key to enter this parameter, display will show “VSER” . Use [] or [] key to
change parameter, there are “VSER”, “V k ”, “fr1”, “fr2”, “fr3” ,“fr ”, “nL”,
“Ge”,“itA”, “SA”, “VSA”, “aVs” parameters available to select, press [] to accept the
selected parameter.
If the location is not included in the area above, please select “VSER” , the display will show
a value, press [CE] key can clear original readings. Use [] or [] key to change the
parameter, use [] key to move to the next digit, enter the actual acceleration of gravity
for operation location and press [] to accept.

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5.1.11 “LinEAr”
This parameter allows you to do linearity calibration
• Press [] key to access linearity calibration parameter, the display will show “
~
NoLoAD” .
Make sure the weighing platform is empty and press [] key to accept .
• The display shows “KG”, use [] or [] key to change the parameter. There are “KG”
and “Lb” parameters, press [] to accept the selected parameter.
• The display shows “LoAD 1” , then jumps to “1.000” , the last digit is flashing. Press [CE]
key can clear original readings. Use [] or [] key to change the parameter, use [] key
to move to the next digit. Generally load 1 is set to1/2 of the capacity. Select integer for
actual weight and press [] to accept.
• When the display shows “
~
LoAD” , put specified weight on the weighing platform. When
stable symbol appears again, press [] to accept.
• The display shows“
~
LoAD 2” , then jumps to “3.000” , the last digit is flashing. Press [CE]
key can clear original readings. Use [] or [] key to change the parameter, use [] key
to move to the next digit. Generally load 2 is set to full capacity. Select integer for actual
weight and press [] to accept.
• When the display shows “
~
LoAD” , put specified weight on the weighing platform. When
stable symbol appears again, press [] to accept.
• Software will restart and display weighing status, now linearity calibration completes .
5.1.12 “m-TaRe”
This parameter sets automatic tare
Press the [ ] key to enter this parameter, the display will show “A CLr”. Use [] or []
key to change parameter, there are “A CLr” nd “disp” parameters available to select,
press [] to accept the selected parameter . “A CLr” automatically clears the tare when
the reading goes to zero , “disp” shows the tare value, and only allows, manual clearing of
the tare.
5.1.13 “doT”
Sets whether the decimal point is displayed as a dot or a comma.