A&D Ethernet Converter AD-8526 Instruction Manual
AD-8526
Ethernet
Converter
The converter can connect the RS-232C interface of a weighing instrument to the Ethernet (LAN) port
of a computer that is not equipped with an RS-232C interface. When using the AD-8526, the weight
data of the weighing instrument can be managed with the computer connected to the network. The
weighing instrument can also be controlled by the computer connected.
Unpacking the AD-8526
Note: A substitute RS-232C cable, listed below, can be provided if specified when ordering.
D-Sub 9-pin to D-Sub 9-pin (AX-KO2466-200) or DIN 7-pin to D-Sub 9-pin (AX-KO1786-200)
Specification
1. Specification
3. RS-232C serial interface
Operating environment : -10°C to +40°C
Connector:
D-Sub 9-pin male
Transmission form: Asynchronous, bi-directional
AC adapter: Confirm that the adapter type is correct for
the local voltage and power receptacle type
Baud rate: 600, 1200, 2400*, 4800,
9600, 19200bps
Power consumption: Approx. 11VA (supplied to the AC adapter)
Data bits: 7* or 8 bits
Dimensions:
113(W) x 60(D) x 38(H) mm
Parity:
Even*, Odd, None
Net weight:
Approximately 250g
Data format
Stop bits: 1 bit* or 2 bits
2. Ethernet interface
Connector: RJ45
* : Factory settings
Protocol: TCP/IP
Applicable Instrument cables
What is required to connect to the AD-8526
Weighing instrument
The interface option for the instrument
Communications cable (Length 2 m)
GX, GF, GX-K, GF-K, GP, FP,
AD-4212, GR, HR
None (D-Sub 25-pin, standard accessories)
AX-KO1710-200
EK-i, EW- i, FC- i, FC-S i, GH, HR- i None (D-Sub 9-pin, standard accessories)
AX-KO2466-200
EK-G, EK-H, ET-W, EW-G
OP-03 (D-Sub 25-pin)
AX-KO1710-200
HV-G, HV-WP, HW-G, HW-WP
None (DIN 7-pin, standard accessories)
AX-KO1786-200
FG
OP-03 (DIN 7-pin)
AX-KO1786-200
FS, FS-KL
OP-03 (DIN 8-pin)
AX-KO1786-200
FG-L, FG-M
OP-23 (DIN 8-pin)
AX-KO1786-200
Connecting the Weighing instrument to a Computer
Caution
Contact the network manager before connecting the AD-8526 to a network.
The AD-8526 may generate a network error. A&D and dealers assume no responsibility for errors.
Affix the AC adapter labels to the AC adapter and the connector end of the cable.
Preset the IP address and subnet mask to the AD-8526 one at a time.
The IP address, 172.16.100.2, is set at the factory. Do not duplicate an IP address.
The IP address cannot be returned to factory setting.
We recommend that you write the IP address on the supplied label.
Step 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AD-8526.
Step 2 Connect the AD-8526 and the computer with a cross
cable directly or connect them with a hub and straight
cables.
Step 3 Input the IP addresses and a subnet mask of the
AD-8526 and computer. Refer to the procedure
[A&D WinCT-Plus] [Manual.PDF] of the CD-ROM
for the setting of devices.
Communication errors may occur with the wrong
procedure.
Step 4 Write the IP address on the "IP address label" and affix it
on the AD-8526 (and the weighing instrument
if
necessary), where you can see the address easily.
Step 5 Install the data acquisition software "RsMulti" into the
computer. Refer to the [A&D WinCT-Plus]
[Manual.PDF]
of the CD-ROM for this installation.
Step 6 Connect the accessory RS-232C cable between the
RS-232C interface of the weighing instrument and the
AD-8526’s port.
The Outline for the Windows Communication Software
Run the data acquisition software "RsMulti". Menu: [Start]
[Program]
[A&D WinCT-Plus]
[RsMulti].
Refer to the [A&D WinCT-Plus]
[Manual] for the operation.
The software can acquire data from multiple devices connected with a LAN or RS-232C.
The software can control these devices with commands.
The software can acquire data transmitted from devices.
Example: When pressing the
key of the balance, data is output and is acquired with the computer.
The stored data can be used with EXCEL. (Install Microsoft EXCEL before use.)
Example
A sample window of the "RsMulti"
Two balances are connected.
IP address
Subnet mask
Computer 172.16.100.1
GX-600 172.16.100.2
GP-30K 172.16.100.3
255.255.0.0
Hub
Step 2
Computer
Step 2
RS-232C cable
Step 6
Step 6
AD-8526
AC adapter
Step1
Straight cable
Cross cable
Weighing
instrument
AD-8526
172.16.100.1
172.16.100.2
172.16.100.3
GX-600
GP-30K
GX-600
GP-30K
GX-600
GP-30K
+0182.252
+0182.253
+0182.955
+0182.964
+0182.965
+0186.676
+0182.251
+0182.251
+0182.965
+0182.265
+0182.252
+0182.239
+019218.1
+019218.2
+019218.2
+019289.8
+019218.2
+019218.4
+019218.0
+019218.0
Hub
Computer
Note
Please confirm that
the AC adapter type
is correct for your
local voltage and
receptacle type.
MAC address
IP address label (5 labels)
Write a preset IP address and
affix it on the weighing instrument.
CD-ROM
Windows communication
software WinCT-Plus
AC adapter labels
Affix them to the AC adapter and
the connector end of the cable.
IP address protective cover
(5 labels)
Affix it on the IP address label.
A RS-232C cable
(Length: Approx.2m)
D-Sub 25-pin to D-Sub 9-pin (AX-KO1710-200)
AC adapter
AD8526
Ethernet converter
The position to affix
to AC adapter labels
(Example)
1WMPD4001294A