A&D AD-1688 Instruction Manual
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CANCEL
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USB extension cable
RS-232C cable
with a D-Sub 9-pin connector
RS-232C cable
with a D-Sub 25-pin connector
RS-232C cable
with a 7-pin DIN connector
USB connector
RS-232C
connector
Display
Cap
AD-1688
Weighing Data Logger
Instruction Manual
© 2009 A&D Company, Limited. 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, Limited.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of the
instrument covered by this manual are subject to change
for improvement without notice.
1WMPD4001957B
Using the AD-1688
When operating this instrument, be sure to observe the following:
Caution
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Do not open the case to repair the AD-1688. Only qualified
personnel can do that. Attempting repairs yourself may
cause damage to the AD-1688. Damage caused by
attempting to do the repair yourself will void the warranty
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Precautions on Usage
Caution
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With the cap attached over the connectors, the
AD-1688 is protected against water splashing
(equivalent to IP65). Please note that it will not endure
immersion in water or high pressure running water.
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The AD-1688 is supplied power and is turned on only
when it is connected to a weighing instrument or the
USB of a personal computer.
1. Introduction
This manual describes how the AD-1688 works and how to
get the most out of it in terms of performance. Please read
this manual completely before using the AD-1688.
2. Unpacking
When unpacking, confirm that everything is contained.
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AD-1688 Weighing Data Logger
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USB extension cable (0.5 m)
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RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 9-pin connector (1 m) : AX-KO3571-100
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RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 25-pin connector (1 m) : AX-KO3572-100
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RS-232C cable with a 7-pin DIN connector (1 m)
: AX-KO3573-100
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Instruction manual (this document)
When the AD-1688 is in use, the cap
can be attached on the bottom.
Each side has an opening. Use the
openings as follows.
A: Attach a strap to carry.
B: Connect the cap and the main unit so
that the cap will not be lost.
3. Features
• When connected to the RS-232C interface of a weighing
instrument, the AD-1688 can store the data that the weighing
instrument outputs. Thus, storing weighing data is possible in an
environment where a personal computer can not be used.
• The AD-1688 has an internal clock. This allows the date and
time to be stored, along with the weighing data.
• The maximum data to be stored is approximately 5000, using the
A&D standard format (15 characters in 1 data set).
• The stored data can be read to a personal computer using USB.
As the AD-1688 is recognized as USB memory, special software
is not required to read the data.
• The data is stored in CSV format and can be used easily by
software such as EXCEL.
• As power is supplied to the AD-1688 from the weighing
instrument or USB, no special power source is required.
Note: The AD-1688 is supplied power and is turned on only
when it is connected to a weighing instrument or the
USB of a personal computer.
4. Key Operations
Key
When pressed
(To press and
release immediately)
When pressed and held
(To keep pressing
for 2 seconds or more)
SET
Displays the date and time.
Displays the function
setting menus.
DISPLAY
(+)
Switches between the
display of data number and
memory utilization rate.
Starts or stops data storage
at a set interval.
(Only in the interval mode)
CLEAR
(CANCEL)
None
Enters the data deletion
mode.
5. Setting the Date/Time
Note: The date and time were set to the Japanese standard
time at the factory when shipped. Before use, set the
date and time to your local time.
Change the date and time as follows.
For easier setting, the AD-1688 Setting Tools is available for
downloading from our website.
1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the
RS-232C cable.
2. Refer to “8.2. Date/Time Display” to display the date and time.
When the year, date or time is displayed, press and hold the
SET key for 2 seconds or more. The display flashes and the
AD-1688 enters the setting mode.
Using the following keys to set the date and time.
DISPLAY (+) key:
Increase the value by one
CLEAR (CANCEL) key: Decrease the value by one
When the above keys are held pressed, the value is increased
or decreased continuously.
SET key:
Confirm the setting and go to the next item.
3. After setting the year, month, day, hour and minute, press the
SET key to return to the data number display.
6. Storing the Weighing Data
6.1. Basic Operation
1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the
RS-232C cable.
Note: When the weighing instrument and a personal computer
are connected simultaneously, communication with the
computer has priority. Data storage will not be performed.
: Use the cable appropriate to
the RS-232C connector of
the weighing instrument.
When the cable is connected, power
is supplied to the AD-1688 and the
weighing data number appears.
2. Press the PRINT key of the weighing instrument to
transmit the data to the AD-1688.
When the data is stored in the AD-1688, a
buzzer sounds and the data number increases.
3. Repeat step 2 as necessary.
4. When the number of data necessary is stored,
disconnect the AD-1688 from the weighing
instrument.
The display of the AD-1688 turns off.
Note: During the data storage operation, do not remove
the RS-232C cable.
5. Connect the AD-1688 to the
USB port of a personal computer.
Use the USB extension cable as
necessary.
When connected for the first time,
a driver is installed automatically.
The AD-1688 is recognized as a removable disk.
No special software is required.
6. Open the removable disk using Windows explorer.
The data is stored in a file named “AD-1688.csv”.
Copy this file into the personal computer to use.
An example of the data opened using EXCEL is shown below.
Note: ###### may appear in column B.
To display the date, broaden the column width.
7. After copied, delete the “AD-1688.csv” file from the
AD-1688 if necessary. Deleting unnecessary data
individually is also possible.
AD-1688
CANCEL
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A
B
CANCEL
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CANCEL
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Continued to the reverse side
Personal
computer
Weighing
instrument