Adam AE-202 User manual

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Adam Equipment
AELP Pallet Beams
AE-202 Indicators
(P.N. 9359, Rev. A1, August 2008)

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 3
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 5
3.0 UNPACKING THE SCALE ............................................................................... 6
4.0 KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY............................................................................. 7
5.0 OPERATIONS.................................................................................................. 8
5.1 POWER....................................................................................................... 8
5.2 ZERO FUNCTION....................................................................................... 8
5.3 TARE FUNCTION ....................................................................................... 8
5.4 ACCUMULATION CONTROL SETTING..................................................... 9
5.5 MANUAL MEMORY ACCUMULATION ...................................................... 9
5.6 AUTOMATIC MEMORY ACCUMULATION .............................................. 10
5.7 ACCUMULATION VALUE DISPLAY, PRINT AND CLEAR....................... 10
5.8 SWITCH BETWEEN KILOGRAM TO POUND.......................................... 11
5.9 HOLD FUNCTION (ANIMAL WEIGHING )................................................ 11
5.10 COUNT OPERATION................................................................................. 11
5.11 HIGH RESOLUTION DISPLAY .................................................................. 12
6.0 BATTERY OPERATION ............................................................................... 13
6.1 BATTERY CAPACITY............................................................................... 13
6.2 BATTERY CHARGE PROMPT ................................................................. 13
6.3 OVER-DISCHARGE PROTECT ............................................................... 13
6.4 POWER SAVING MODE .......................................................................... 13
6.5 AUTO POWER OFF ................................................................................. 13
6.6 BATTERY LIFE ......................................................................................... 13
7.0 CALIBRATION ............................................................................................... 14
8.0 USER PARAMETERS.................................................................................... 15
8.1 FILTER...................................................................................................... 16
8.2 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ......................................................... 16
8.2.1 COMMUNICATION ADDRESS ............................................................... 16
8.2.2 BAUD RATE............................................................................................ 17
8.2.3 A/D COUNT ............................................................................................ 17
9.0 RS-232 INTERFACE...................................................................................... 18
10.0 LOAD CELL CONNECTION........................................................................... 19
11.0 ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING....................................... 20
12.0 SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................. 21

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
AELP Pallet Beam Scales come with the following standard
features:
•Lightweight for ease of handling
•Supplied complete with the AE 202 Indicator in plastic
housing
•Precision load cells for accurate weighing results every time
•Handles for portability
•Low profile beams to allow easy weighing of pallets
•2 beams per set

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The AE-202 Indicator offers:
•Large clear red LED Display, highly visible in all work areas
•Simple user-friendly operations
•Full range tare
•Manual or automatic memory accumulation facility
•Selectable automatic power off
•Bi-directional RS-232 Interface
•Operation from internal rechargeable battery or main power
•Lockable keyboard calibration and configuration for security
•Selectable digital filtering for stability
•Hold function to lock the display
•Unit of weight can be switched between kg and lb when
enabled
•Counting function
•High resolution setting when enabled

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
AELP 1000 AELP 2000
Readability 0.2 kg 0.5 kg
Repeatability 0.2 kg 0.5 kg
Linearity 0.4 kg 1 kg
Tare Function Full
Units of measure Kg or lb when enabled
Power supply 230 VAC/110 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 watts or internal 6 V
lead acid battery charged by internal power supply
Interface Bi-directional RS-232 Interface
RS-232 Connector 9 Pin d sub-miniature socket
Display LED
Calibration Lockable keyboard calibration
Housing Plastic
Indicator Overall
dimension
220 x 160 x 105 mm.
8.7” x 6.3” x 4.1”
Beam Dimension 1200 x 120 x 85 mm.
47.2” x 4.7” x 3.3”
Net weight 45 kg / 99 Lb.
Functions Weighing,
Manual and automatic memory accumulation facility,
Manual and automatic print,
Automatic power off
Counting

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3.0 UNPACKING THE SCALE
•Remove the 2 sets of pallet beams using the handles provided.
•Take care while removing the beams to avoid banging or injury.
•Remove the Indicator and the power supply adapter packed
separately.
•Place it on a level and firm floor.
•Position the beams side by side.
•Plug in the Indicator into the socket provided at the back of
the pallet beams.
•Ensure both the beams are connected.
•Switch the main supply to ON.
•Read this User Manual before starting the weighing
operation.
• Place the pallets on the beams for weighing.

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4.0 KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY
The AE-202 indicator has the following LED symbols:
Power Main power is applied to the indicator
Lo Bat Battery needs charging
Count Parts counting mode
Auto The automatic accumulation function is active
Stable The weight is stable
NET A weight has been tared, the display is showing the net weight.
Zero The scale is at zero
Lb Show pounds as unit of weight
The keys perform the following functions:
[Zero] Zero the display, set the zero point or enter a tare value.
[Tare] Tare the balance
[x10
/Inc]
Show resolution x 10
Increase the flashing digit during parameter setting
[Acc
/]
Manual accumulation function (if enabled)
Move the flashing digit to the right during parameter setting
[Kg/lb
/Set]
Selection of units (normally factory setting is done for kg only)
Selection and setting of parameters
On/Off function, enter parts counting or exit setting up mode

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5.0 OPERATIONS
5.1 POWER
•Attach the mains power adapter to the power supply. The
indicator will charge the internal battery whenever it is
connected to the 230VAC power supply.
•To turn on the AE-202, turn on the power switch at the rear of
the indicator and then press the [On/Off] key.
•The display will show the software revision then a self test,
showing the segments are all working. The message “bPt xx”
will be shown before the display goes to zero. This is an
indication of the percentage of charge of the internal battery.
The value “xx” will vary from a low value of about 10% to a
maximum of 99%.
•To switch off the power press the [On/Off] key again. It may
be necessary to hold the key a few seconds, until display
shows “– oFF – “. When the power is to be off for a long time as
in storage or shipping, turn off the switch at the rear to save
the battery from being drained.
5.2 ZERO FUNCTION
•To zero the display press the key [Zero] with nothing on the
platform.
•The Zero indicator will be on.
5.3 TARE FUNCTION
•When the scale has a container on it press the [Tare] key
when the Stable indicator is on. It will display zero. The NET
indicator will be turned on.
•To cancel the tare value, press the [Tare] key again. The NET
indicator will be switched off and the gross weight will be
displayed.

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ACCUMULATION
5.4 ACCUMULATION CONTROL SETTING
NB. If printing control is set to 99 Manual then the weight output will be
printed with accumulation.
•Press [Kg/lb /Set] twice, quickly.
•Display will show auto-accumulation state as “Aut 0”.
The rightmost digit = 0means manual accumulation.
The rightmost digit = 1means auto accumulation when load is stable.
The rightmost digit= 2means auto save displaying value when load is
stable. When unload to less than minimum weighing
value, the last stable value will be accumulated
automatically.
•Use the [x10 /Inc] key to select and the [Kg/lb /Set] key to
enter your selection and return to normal weighing.
Note: In automatic accumulation state, the Auto indicator will be on.
5.5 MANUAL MEMORY ACCUMULATION
If the accumulation function is enabled (refer to section 7.0), when
weighing is stable, press [Acc/], the accumulated value and the
number of accumulation will be displayed as “n 26”. The value of “n” is
the number of weights that are stored. If communication address is 99,
the weighing value will be printed.
Note: Accumulation can only be used once in one weighing process.
The next accumulation is available only after displaying value is less
then minimum weighing value set in user parameters section 7.0.
Alternatively the indicator can be set to do an automatic memory
accumulation, see section below.

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5.6 AUTOMATIC MEMORY ACCUMULATION
•The indicator can also be set to store the weight values in
memory automatically as above accumulation control setting.
Ensure it has been enabled (see section 8.0).
•To check the total accumulation, press the [Kg/lb /Set] key. If
the memory already has values stored in it the display will
show how many entries have been stored. i.e. “n 5”,
followed by the total stored value, this value will scroll across
the display if it is too large to fit the display digits (> 999999).
•If the memory has previously been cleared it will show “n 0”
followed by zero weight.
•If you wish to clear the memory press the [Kg/lb /Set] to view
totals then [Zero] when the totals are being displayed key.
5.7 ACCUMULATION VALUE DISPLAY, PRINT AND CLEAR
•Press [Kg/lb /Set] key.
•The display will indicate the times of accumulation for
example; “n 52”, 2 seconds later display the accumulated
weight “23506.5”if in the weighing mode.
•If in count mode, it will display the times of accumulation, “n
52”, 2 seconds later the total number of count accumulated
will be displayed “12508”.
•When the number “n 52” is displayed and before the total is
shown, press the [Acc/] key, the accumulated value will be
printed if communication address is 99.
•When the number “n 52” is displayed and before the total is
shown, press [Zero] to clear the accumulated value.

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5.8 SWITCH BETWEEN KILOGRAM TO POUND
•The scale can be switched from kilograms to pounds when
enabled in the user settings. Press the [Kg/lb /Set] key for 2
seconds to change. The LED below the lb symbol will be
turned on.
•Press the [Kg/lb /Set] key for 2 seconds to change back.
5.9 HOLD FUNCTION (ANIMAL WEIGHING ).
•The scale will automatically hold a weight value that is greater
than the minimum weight value when the filter is set from 2 to
9. See section 8.6 Filter. The display will remain unchanged
even when the weight is increased or returns to zero.
The higher the value the stronger the filter will be for animal
weighing applications.
•To un-Hold the display to continue weighing or return to zero
you may press the [Zero] key. If the weight returns below the
minimum weight setting, the next time the scale is loaded it
will un-hold automatically.
•To disable this function return the filter setting to 0or 1. This
can be found in parameter settings directly after User
parameters.
5.10 COUNT OPERATION
If the count function is enabled as explained in section 8.0, the following
operation is available.
•In weighing mode when zero is displayed, press the [On/Off]
key to enter count mode.
•The display will show –SanP- and the Count indicator will be on.

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•Use the [Acc/]and [x10 /Inc] keys to input sample value.
This value will be stored for the next sample until power is
removed.
•Place a known quantity and press the [Kg/lb /Set] key. After
few seconds, the count will be displayed.
•If at –SanP- the sample value is not set and the [Kg/lb /Set] is
pressed directly, the value shown will be based on the sample
value set previously.
•Press the [On/off] key to enter weighing mode and the Count
indicator will be switched off.
5.11 HIGH RESOLUTION DISPLAY
This operation is available only if the function is enabled as explained in
section 8.0.
In weighing mode, press the [x10 /Inc] to enter high resolution display (10
times) and the right most decimal point will be lit.
Press the [x10 /Inc] key again to return to the normal weighing display.

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6.0 BATTERY OPERATION
6.1 BATTERY CAPACITY
During switching the power of the indicator to on or off, if the display
shows “Pbt 85”it means battery capacity is 85% of the full capacity.
6.2 BATTERY CHARGE PROMPT
When battery capacity is less than 30%, the LED indicator above “Lo Bat”
will be on to remind that the battery needs to be re-charged.
When battery capacity is less than 20%, the indicator will be flickering to
remind to charge immediately.
6.3 OVER-DISCHARGE PROTECT
When battery capacity is less than 10%, the indicator will be switched off
automatically to avoid battery over-discharge.
6.4 POWER SAVING MODE
Auto power saving mode: If there is no weighing operation for 3 minutes
and if auto power off mode has been set, the display will show [ - ] to
minimize the battery consumption.
6.5 AUTO POWER OFF
Auto power off mode: If there is no weighing operation for 15 minutes and
if auto power off mode has been set, the power will be switched off
automatically.
6.6 BATTERY LIFE
The battery life of 6V / 4Ah built-in maintain-free battery supplied with the
indicator is 48 hours if it is fully charged.

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7.0 CALIBRATION
If you need to calibrate then the indicator has to be openned for a link to
be fitted to the PCB jumper marked “EN” Contact your supplier or Adam
Equipment for details. After calibration the link should be returned to “DS”
to lock the calibration to the user and enable [Kg/lb /Set] key functions.
•Enter Calibration by pressing the [Kg/lb /Set] key.
•The display will show “CAL SP”
•Press [Acc /]. The display will show “CAL 00”
•With no load on the scale and stable press the [Kg/lb /Set] key.
•The display will show maximum capacity. You must input the
calibration mass to be loaded using the [Acc /]and the [x10 /Inc]
keys and load the mass onto the scale.
•Wait for the stable indicator and press the [Kg/lb /Set] key.
•After the calibration is complete the display will return to the normal
weighing mode.
Note 1 If the zero point is correct and just range calibration is
needed as the, then when the display shows “CAL
00” press the [Zero] key to skip zero point
calibration and enter range calibration directly.
Note 2 If only the zero point needs calibration, then instead of
entering a calibration mass value input zeros, then
press the [Kg/lb /Set] key, to skip range calibration
and return to normal weighing display.
After calibration, turn the power off. Put the setting link back to the DS
side, and then turn on the power to use.
A/D VALUE DISPLAY
A/D value display can be used to check whether the meter or the sensor
is working correctly. Normally A/D value is around 38000 when no load (or
unplug the sensor plug)

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8.0 USER PARAMETERS
Switch the power to off. Press and hold [Acc /] and switch on the
power again. The factory parameters will be skipped and user function
parameters will be displayed for setting.
Please see the full AE 202 User manual for access to factory parameters.
Switch the power to off. Press and hold [Acc /] and switch on the
power again. The factory parameters will be skipped and user function
parameters will be displayed for setting.
•If you enter this section, the user functions will be displayed in the
format “F - AbCdE” The related functions are listed below.
•Press [Acc /]. The first digit will start flashing.
•Press the [x10 /Inc] key to change the options. (0or 1).
•Press [Acc /] to move to the next digit.
•Once all the values are entered, press [Kg/lb /Set] to move to the
next parameter for setting the filter.
A = 0
: No auto power off function
A = 1: With auto power off function (If the weighing value does not
change in 15 minutes, the indicator will be turned power off)
b = 0: No unit switch to lbs
b = 1: With unit switch enabled
c = 0: No count function
c = 1: With count function enabled
d = 0: No accumulation function.
d = 1: With accumulation function enabled.
E = 0: No high resolution display function
E = 1: With high resolution X10 display function enabled.

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8.1 FILTER
•The value as set by the factory will be displayed (for ex. “F L t 0”).
•Press the [x10 /Inc] key to scroll through the other options (0to 9
see Note below).
•Select the desired setting by pressing [Kg/lb /Set] and move to the
next parameter for setting the communication parameters.
Note: FLt 0 = Standard filter.
1 = Increased filter.
2 to 9 = High filter with hold for animal weighing.
Select the desired settings by pressing [Kg/lb /Set] and move to the next
parameter.
8.2 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
These set of parameters allow you to set the values for functions that
control communicating with a PC or a printer via the RS-232 interface.
8.2.1 COMMUNICATION ADDRESS
•The value as set previously will be displayed (for ex. “A d S 00”).
•If you wish to change it, press [Acc /]. The first digit will start
flashing.
•Use the [Acc /] key to advance to the next digit and the [x10 /Inc]
key to increment the value of the digit.
Note: AdS 00 = Continuous output mode.
01-98 = External command mode from PC
99 = Manual print mode with [Acc /]
Once the value is entered, press [Kg/lb /Set] to move to the next
parameter for setting the baud rate.
Store the desired settings by pressing [Kg/lb /Set] and move to the next
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8.2.2 BAUD RATE
•The value as set previously will be displayed (for ex. “b 9600”).
•Press the [x10 /Inc] key to scroll through the other options (1200,
2400, 4800, 9600).
•Select the desired setting by pressing [Kg/lb /Set] and move to the
last parameter for viewing the A/D Count.
8.2.3 A/D COUNT
Press [Acc /] to show the A/D Count or press [Kg/lb /Set] to return to
normal weighing.
When viewing the A/D count press [Kg/lb /Set] to return to normal
weighing.

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9.0 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 connector is a 9 pin d-subminiature socket mounted on the
rear panel.
COMMUNICATION CONNECTION:
Pin 2: RXD RS-232 input
Pin 3: TXD RS-232 output
Pin 5: GND
PC COMMAMNDS: (upper case)
P<CR> <LF> Print current weight.
T <CR> <LF> Send Total of accumulator.
C <CR> <LF> Clear Totals of accumulator.
Z <CR> <LF> Zero/Tare the scale.
OUTPUT FORMATS: (n=item number, w= the weight, u=units)
Continuous output: 14 ASCII Characters, leading zeros are spaces denoted by “_”
+ _ w w w w . w _ _ K G <cr> <lf>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
i.e.
+ _ _ _ 1 4 . 6 _ _K G <cr> <lf>
Accumulation into memory: 16 ASCII characters, leading zeros are spaces ( “_”)
n n n n : w w w w w . w u u <cr><lf>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314 15 16
i.e.
_ _ 1 2 : _ _ 5 4 . 5 K G <cr><lf>