AND AD-8552EIP EtherNet IPConverter Instruction Manual

• Make sure that IP addresses do not overlap in the connected network.
  3. Refer to ”4-2 Connecting example”, “5-2 Connections”, “6-2 Connecting cable” for connecting.
  ・Normally, when using the AD-4212C/AD-4212D, power can be supplied from the RS-232C terminal, so connecting to the power terminal of the AD-4212C/AD-4212D is not required.
  ・ When connecting to the AD-4212D, connect to the AD-8552EIP using the AD- 4212D display connector.
  4. Turn on the device power.

9-2 Output data (Instance150)
The data transferred from PLC etc. to the AD-8552EIP is called Output data.
Output data is used when outputting a command to the measuring instrument.
■ Output data layout (O->T) [ PLC etc. -> AD8552EIP -> Weighing device(CH1 to 4) ]

■ Details of the Output data
・Command output [CH1～4 Command] (CH1:byte 0,1、CH2:byte 2,3、CH3: byte 4,5、CH4: byte 6,7)
The following command is output to the weighing device connected to CH1-4.

※1．The AD-8552EIP outputs each command to the connected instrument when a “1” is written.
※2．The operation differs depending on the weighing device. For individual operation commands, refer to “3-2 Applicable model” or the instruction manual of the relevant weighing device.

9-3 Input data (Instance100)
The data transferred from AD-8552EIP to PLC, etc. is called Input data.
Input data is used when acquiring data from the weighing device.
■ Input data layout (T->O) [ Weighing device (CH1 to 4) -> AD8552EIP -> PLC, etc. ]

※1．If you connect to anything other than the AD-4212C / D, the functions will be limited.
※2．This function can be used only when connected to the AD-4212C / D.

9-4 Detailed information of the Input data１
■Weighing value [CH1 to 4 Weighing value] (CH1:byte 0 to 3, CH2:byte 18 to 21, CH3:byte 36 to 39、CH4:byte 54 to 57), Decimal point position [CH1 to 4 Decimal point position] (CH1: byte 6,7 CH2: byte 24,25, CH3: byte 42,43, CH4: byte 60,61)
Example of weighing value and decimal point value by output of Weighing device (CH1)（When the decimal point position setting by SW-5 is AUTO）

Weighing value of the weighing device (CH1)| Byte| Name| Contents| Data| Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---
123.456g| 0 to 3| CH1 Weighing value| Weighing value| 0x0001E240| ⇒ 123456
6,7| CH1 Decimal point position| Decimal point position| 0x0003| ⇒ 3
123.456g| 0 to 3| CH1 Weighing value| Weighing value| 0x00003039| ⇒ 12345
6,7| CH1 Decimal point position| Decimal point position| 0x0002| ⇒ 2

■ Status information of the weighing device [CH1 to 4 Status information] (CH1:byte 4,5, CH2:byte 22,23, CH3:byte 40,41, CH4:byte 58,59)

display
2| Non-weighing status flag| 0：When receiving the current weighing value from the weighing device 1：When weighing value is interrupted for 2 seconds or more, and rezero or calibration is in progress.
3| Rezeroing flag| 1：Rezero processing in progress※１
4| | No function
5| Adjustment in progress flag| 1：Adjustment in progress※１
6| Adjustment error flag※２| 1 ： When calibrating If the value of the weighing calibration weight is not appropriate. （This flag returns to 0 when shifting to the weighing mode.）
7| | No function
8 to 15|

※1．The flag does not change when operated with the keys of the weighing device.
※2．This flag can be used only when connected to the AD-4212C / D.
Caution: Be sure to read “Weighing value” and “Weighing value status information” at the same time. If they are read separately, the correspondence between the “weighing value” and the “weighing value status information” may differ depending on the update timing, so the weighing value status cannot be determined accurately.
■ Weighing unit [CH1～4 Weighing unit] (CH1:byte 8,9, CH2:byte 26,27, CH3:byte 44,45, CH4:byte 62,63)
Relationship between value and unit

Value| Unit (mode)| Value| Unit (mode)| Value| Unit (mode)
---|---|---|---|---|---
0x0000| g (gram)| 0x0006| Mom (Momme)| 0x000C| TL (Tael)
0x0001| mg (milligram)| 0x0007| OZ (Ounce)| 0x000D| Tol (Tola)
0x0002| kg (kilogram)| 0x0008| Lb (Pound)| 0x000E| MES (Messghal)
0x0003| PCS (pieces)| 0x0009| OZt (Troy Ounce)| 0x000F| N (Newton)
0x0004| % (percent)| 0x000A| dwt (pennyweight)| 0x0010| MLT (Programmable unit)
0x0005| ct (carat)| 0x000B| GN (Grain)| 0xFFFF| Indistinguishable

9-5 Detailed information of the Input data2（Only for AD-4212C／AD4212D）
The following items change only when connected to the AD-4212C / AD-4212D.
When connected to other weighing devices, it will be the initial value.
■ Response characteristics [CH1 ～ 4 Response characteristics] (CH1:byte 10,11, CH2:byte 28,29, CH3:46,47, CH4:byte 64,65)

※１．You can switch between FAST / MID / SLOW with the “U” command.（Refer to “9-2. Output data”）
※２．With AD-4212C, the response characteristics are set in detail.
(Refer to the WinCT-AD4212C additional instruction manual for the setting method)
■ Adjustment status [CH1 to 4 Adjustment status] (CH1:byte 12,13, CH2:byte 30,31, CH3:byte 48,49, CH4:byte 66,67)

■ Adjustment weight value [CH1 to 4 Adjustment weight value] (CH1:byte 14 to 17, CH2:byte 32 to 35, CH3:byte 50 to 53, CH4:byte 68 to 71)
You can check the value of the calibration weight to be used when performing calibration (sensitivity adjustment) with your own weight.
‐The unit is grams and the decimal point is a value without a decimal point.
‐The value of the calibration weight to be used is used only when “Waiting for calibration weight to be weighed”.
The initial value is “0xFFFFFFFF”. When you return to the weighing mode, it will return to the initial value.
Example of Adjustment weighing value for weighing device (CH1)

9-6 Operating example（When connected to the AD-4212C/AD-4212D）
This is the procedure for performing basic operations on the weighing device via EtherNet/IP communication.
（Describes the case where a weighing device is connected to CH1. When using CH2, 3, 4, make the data layout correspond to the relevant CH (channel).）
■ How to read the weighing value (Weighing device CH1))

Steps| Items| Contents| Input data layout (Instance150, Attribute3)| Output data layout (Instance100 ,Attribute3)| Status confirmation contents
---|---|---|---|---|---
AD-4212C| AD-4212D
1| Confirmation of decimal point position| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 6,7 [CH1 Decimal point position]| Confirm the decimal point position
eg) 0x0003 →   Decimal point 3 digits
2| Confirmation of weighing unit| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 8,9
[CH1 Weighing unit]| Confirm the corresponding unit of weighing value
eg) 0x0000  →   Unit：g
3| Confirmation of weighing value※１| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 0-3
[CH1 Weighing value]| Confirm the weighing value

eg) 0x00BC614E →   12345678

Byte 4,5
[CH1 Status information]| Confirm the status information
eg) 0x0000 →   Stable weighing value
4| Determines the measured value by steps 1 to 3| | | | eg) 12345.678 g (stable)
5| Repeat steps 3 to 4.※2| | | |

※１．Be sure to read “Weighing value” and “Weighing value status information” at the same time. If they are read separately, the correspondence between the “weighing value” and the “weighing value status information” may differ depending on the update timing, so the weighing value status cannot be determined accurately.
※２．If you change the decimal point position or unit, or if you want to use the smart range function, perform steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
■ Execution example of rezero (zero reset) (Weighing device CH1)

Steps| Items| Contents| Input data layout (Instance150, Attribute3)| Output data layout (Instance100 ,Attribute3)| Status confirmation contents
---|---|---|---|---|---
AD-4212C| AD-4212D
1| Instructs to start rezero| Sets “1” to the corresponding data layout| Byte 0,1 [CH1 Command] Bit 3 (“R” command)| |
2| Confirms to start of rezero| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 4,5
[CH1 Status information] bit3| Waits until bit3 changes from 0 to 1※３
3| Confirms during rezero| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 4,5
[CH1 Status information] bit3| Waits until bit3 changes from 1 to 0
4| Confirms the completion of rezero| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 0 to 3
[CH1 Weighing value]| Confirms to become 0x00000000※４
5| Command clear| Sets “0” to the corresponding data layout| Byte 0,1 [CH1 Command] Bit 3 (“R” command)| |

※ 3．Normally, changes immediately after setting “1” to the corresponding data layout in the previous step.
When the weighing value is stable, rezeroing is completed instantly and bit3 returns to “0”, so the “1” state may not be read depending on the reading timing.
※ 4．If weighing value is unstable, re-zero cannot be executed. Be sure to confirm completion of re-zero by confirming that the weighing value is “0x00000000”.
■Example of calibration (sensitivity adjustment) with external weight（Possible only with AD-4212C／AD-4212D）

Steps| Items| Contents| Input data layout (Instance150 ,Attribute3)| Output data layout (Instance100 ,Attribute3)| Status confirmation contents
---|---|---|---|---|---
AD-4212C| AD-4212D
1| Instructs to start the sensitivity adjustment mode| Sets “1” to the corresponding data layout| Byte 0,1 [CH1 Command]| |
bit 1‟CAL”| bit 0 ‟EXC”
2| Confirms the sensitivity adjustment mode| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte12,13 [CH1 Adjustment status]| Wait until 0x0001※１
3| Instructs to start weighing at zero point| Sets “1” to the corresponding data layout| Byte 0,1 [CH1 Command] bit 2 ‟PRT”| |
4| Confirms to start weighing at zero point| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte12,13 [CH1 Adjustment status]| Wait until 0x0002※１
5| Confirms during weighing at the zero point| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte12,13 [CH1 Adjustment status]| Wait until 0x0003※２
6| Command clear| Sets “0” to the corresponding data forma| Byte0,1 [CH1 Command] bit 2 ‟PRT”| |
7| Confirms the value of the sensitivity weight to be used※４| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte14-17
[CH1 Adjustment weight value]| Weight value to use（eg） 0x000000C8 ⇒200g
8| Places the weight| | | |
9| Instructs to start weighing the weight| Sets “1” to the corresponding data layout| Byte0,1 [CH1 Command]  bit 2「PRT」| |
10| Confirms to start weighing weight| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte12,13 [CH1 Adjustment status]| Wait until 0x0004※１
11| Confirms during weighing weight| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte12,13 [CH1 Adjustment status]| Wait until 0x0005※２※３
12| Replaces the weight| | | |
13| Confirms the transition to the weighing state| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 0-3 [CH1 Weighing value]| Wait until 0x00000000
14| Command clear| Sets “0” to the corresponding data layout| 0,1 [CH1 Command] bit 2 ‟PRT”| |
bit 1 ‟CAL”| bit 0 ‟EXC”

※1．Normally, it changes immediately after setting “1” to the bit of the previous step.
※2．If the weighing device is unstable, the sensitivity adjustment will not be executed and the weighing state will automatically shift to the weighing state (0x00000000).
※3．If the value of the weighed sensitivity adjustment weight is not appropriate, a sensitivity adjustment error (0x0006) will occur. After that, it automatically shifts to the weighing state (0x00000000).
※4．If you want to change the value of the sensitivity adjustment weight to be used, please check the instruction manual of the relevant weighing device.
■ Calibration (sensitivity adjustment) execution example using the built-in weight（Only with the AD-4212D）

Steps| Items| Contents| Input data layout (Instance150 ,Attribute3)| Output data layout (Instance100 ,Attribute3)| Status confirmation contents
---|---|---|---|---|---
AD-4212D
1| Calibration (sensitivity adjustment) execution example using the built-in weight| Sets “1” to the corresponding data layout| Byte0,1 [CH1 Command] bit 1 ‟CAL”| |
2| Confirms to start the sensitivity adjustment| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 4,5 [CH1 Status information]| Wait until bit 5 becomes 1※１
3| Confirms the completion| Refer to the corresponding data layout.| | Byte 4,5 [CH1 Status information]| Wait until bit 5 becomes 0※１
Byte 12,13 [CH1 Adjustment status]| Confirms becomes 0x0005※５
4| Command clear| Sets “0” to the corresponding data layout| Byte0,1 [CH1 Command] bit 1 ‟CAL”| |

※5．Normally, changes immediately after setting “1” to bit in the previous step.
※6．If the weighing value is unstable, Sensitivity adjustment completed (0x0005) is not entered, and it switches automatically to weighing mode. Also, if the weighing value is not appropriate, Sensitivity adjustment error (0x0006) will occur. After that, it automatically shifts to weighing status (0x0000).

WEB Interface

• The WEB interface is a function that allows to confirm the operation of the weighing device from a PC browser. The WEB interface can be used to check the operation when starting up the production line or when troubleshooting.

Caution

• Establishing communication between the WEB interface and Ether Net/IP at the same time is not recommended.
  （It may conflict with Ether Net/IP communication.）

• Communication may become unstable depending on the environment, so using for continuous connection and monitoring are recommended.

• The browsers that have been confirmed to work are Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.

10-1 Preparing for communication

1. Prepare in the same way as “9-1. Preparation for communication” (9. Ether Net/IP).
2. Enter the IP address of the AD-8552EIP in the address bar of your browser.
3. Press “Connect”.
4. Enter “and” in the “Password” field and press “send Password”.

10-2 HOME display

connected to CH.1 to 4.
②| Data layout| Displays the data layout of EtherNet/IP communication
③| Weighing device display switching button| The “10-3. Weighing device operation screen” connected to each channel is displayed.
④| Property| Displays the “Network Settings” and “MAC Address” of the AD- 8552EIP.
⑤| Network setting button| The AD-8552EIP “10-4. Network Setting Screen” is displayed.

10-3 Weighing Device Operation Screen

• The weighing device operation screen has a mode (CH1 to 4) that displays one channel on one screen and a mode (ALL) that displays four channels.

■ 1 channel display (CH1 to 4)

connected to the channel display.
②| Channel display| Displays channels
③| Weighing device display switching button| “10-3. Weighing Device Operation Screen” connected to each channel is displayed.
④| HOME button| “10-2. HOME display” is displayed.
⑤| Key switch| Operates the weighing device※１

※1．The key switches that can be operated differ depending on the measuring instrument to be connected. The contents are in table of “3-2. Compatible models” and each measuring instrument.
Please refer to the instruction manual.

■ 4 channel display (ALL) ※2

※2．”4 channel display (ALL)” only displays the weighing values of 4 weighing devices.
（When operating the weighing device from the WEB interface, use the channel to which the weighing device to be operated is connected. Please go from “1 channel display”.）
10-4 Network Setting Screen

• On the network setting screen, you can set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Note

• Please consult with your network administrator before connecting to the network.
• Set the IP address so that it does not overlap with other devices.

■ Network setting screen

| Name| Setting value（setting range）| Description
---|---|---|---
①| IP address| 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Please consult your network administrator for the setting values.| Displays the IP address of this device.
②| Sub-net mask| Displays the subnet mask of this unit.
③| Default gateway| Displays the default gateway of this device.
④| OK button| ―| The display returns to “10-2. HOME display”.

Troubleshooting

the power supply terminal of the AD- 8552EIP.
・Is the voltage correct?（DC 24V）
・Is the cable connected correctly?
NS LED does not turn green| The connection with the scanner (PLC) has not been established.
・Is the IP address set so that it does not overlap?
・Is the signal output from the scanner?
NS LED is flashing| The connection with the scanner (PLC) has timed out.
・Is the Ether Net/IP communication cable broken?
・Is the scanner turned on?
IP address cannot be changed| Turn the power of the AD-8552EIP off and then on again. When the power is turned on, the changes made to the switch and WEB interface are read and reflected in the operation.
Non-weighing status flag is “1”.| Check the setting of the weighing device.
・Check the RS-232C communication settings of the corresponding channel.
・Is the output format of the weighing device set to the A&D standard format?
AD-8552EIP settings cannot be changed.| Turn the AD-8552EIP off and then on again. When the power is turned on, the switch status is read and reflected in the operation.

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