AND AD-8561-MI02 Multi Interface Barcode Reader Instruction Manual

AND AD-8561-MI02 Multi Interface Barcode Reader

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Caution

• Do not disassemble the interface. It may cause damage or malfunction, which is not included in the warranty.
• Immediately stop using the interface if an abnormality occurs.

Introduction

This manual describes how to handle the Multi-Interface AD8561. Read the instruction manual thoroughly before use.
For the information on the AD- 8561 and its related products, please refer to the A&D website ( https://www.aandd.co.jp/ ).

About the AD-8561

Features

The following operations are enabled when the AD-8561 is connected to the RS- 232C output on the GC-series (hereinafter called ‘counting scale’).

• Transmitting and receiving data from D-sub 9 pin
  (between the counting scale and a connected device such as a printer)

• Transmitting and receiving data from USB micro B: AD-8561-MI02 only (between the counting scale and a connected device such as PC)

• Comparator output: AD-8561-MI04 only
  (from the counting scale to a connected device such as a comparator lamp)

• Sending texts to the counting scale from USB Type-A with a barcode reader or keyboard (from a barcode reader/keyboard to the counting scale)

Each color of the LED lights shown below indicates different status.

Communication available
Yellow| A barcode reader or keyboard is connected (HID setting: command mode)| Communication available
Yellow (blinking)| An input that exceeds 64 digits is received from a keyboard (Command mode/Refer to ‘5-2. USB Connector’)| Restart the device.
Red (blinking)| Not-supported devices connected to USB Type-A| Immediately remove the USB drive
Red| Error| Restart the device.

(For how to restart the device, refer to ‘4-1. Connection to Power Supply’)

Precautions for Use

• The power for the AD8561 can be supplied from the counting scale with an accessory cable. When another cable is used, an AC adapter for power supply may be required. (Refer to ‘4-1. Connection to Power Supply’)

• Make sure to check the rating of the AC adapter before attaching it.
  Inappropriate power supply may cause malfunction or damage to the internal circuitry.

• Magnets are used for simple fixation.
  *When there is any magnetically sensitive device such as a balance nearby, they can affect the device. In this case, remove the magnets from the AD-8561.

  

• Magnets are not strong enough to secure the interface to a wall. To attach to a wall, first attach the AD-8561 to a GC-14, an option for the counting scale, with screws, and then attach the GC-14 to a wall (with screws or by hanging it on a wall). For the details, refer to the instruction manual for the GC-14.
  

Part Names and Accessories

Main Unit

Accessories

• Instruction manual (This manual)
• Cable (1m, D-sub 9 pin, female-female, for connecting to the counting scale㸧

Connection to Other Devices

Connection to Power Supply

• Supply power from the counting scale by connecting an accessory cable to the connector on AD-8561 (use a D0-sub 9 pin).
  Counting scale
  

• When the accessory cable is not used, an AC adapter should be used to supply power from the DC jack.

• When using a commercially available cable to which the 9th pin of the connector is not connected

• When communicating between the counting scale and AD-8561 at a distance longer than 1m
  *A cable longer than 1m, which is optionally available, is not connected to the 9th pin of the connector and therefore requires power supply from an AC adapter. (Refer to (3) in ‘8-3. Optional Devices’)
  Counting scale
  

Connected Devices

• Set the function F-06-03 of the counting scale to ‘1.’

Communication Specifications

RS-232C Connector (D-sub 9 pin): PRINTER

• Communication between the counting scale and a printer (or PC) is operable with an RS-232C interface.
• Transmission system: EIA RS-232C
• Transmission form: Asynchronous, bidirectional, half-duplex
• Data format:

*The settings are changeable (Refer to ’6. Functions’)

• Pin layout
  

USB Connector (Type A): BARCODE READER

• Attach a barcode reader or keyboard to send entered text to the counting scale.

  • Transmission system : USB 2.0
  • Connector : Type A
  • Device class : HID

• Once the device is connected, the color of the LED light changes from blue to white or yellow.

  • The color does not change if the AD8561 cannot recognize the connected device. In this case, restart the AD-8561 and reconnect the device.
  • Red LED light blinks when a device of not supported device class is connected.
    Note that data may be broken if a USB memory is mistakenly attached.

• Modes and data to transmit *Modes are selectable (Refer to ‘6. Functions’).

  • Key mode: To be used when the counting scale searches/registers an ID or item.

• For searching/registering ID: The last 6 digits of the input data are recognized as an ID.

• For searching/registering item code: Up to 20 digits from the beginning of the input data are recognized as an item code and forward-matching searching can be done.

  • Command mode: To be used when sending commands to the counting scale

• For commands, refer to the instruction manual for the counting scale.

• Up to 64 digits in a string can be transmitted.
  (The data is deleted without being sent if more than 64 digits are input. Restart the AD-8561 to prevent errors in a subsequent communication data.)

• Caution

  • Barcode reader
    Set your barcode reader to add a linefeed code ’Enter’ to the suffix of data.

  • Keyboard

• In command mode, the counting scale cannot recognize the input data until ’Enter’ key is pressed. Make sure to press ’Enter’ key at the end of each data entry. Characters are not shown while being entered.

• Re-enter from the beginning if wrong characters are entered.

• Characters that can be entered

  • Numerical: 0 – 9

  • Alphabetical: A – Z
    (Disable caps lock to enter lower-case letters)

  • Symbols: Refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale for symbols that can be entered to the device. The keyboard entry is based on the US keyboard (101 / 104). For the details, please refer to the A&D website.

*USB Connector (micro B): PC ( AD-8561-MI02 only)**

• Communication between the counting scale and a PC via USB interface.
  • Transmission system : USB 2.0
  • Connector : micro B
  • Device class : CDC
  • Transmission form: bidirectional communication with virtual COM port
  • Data format:
    Baud rate| 19200 bps
    ---|---
    Bit length| 8 bit
    Parity| None
• Supported OS is Windows 7 or later. For the older OS than Windows 10, a USB driver needs to be installed.
• Install a communication tool such as the Win CT in a PC to connect. (Refer to ‘8-2. Related Software’)

*Comparator (Terminal Block)
COMPARATOR (AD-8561-MI04 only)**

• Relay outputs the comparator result of the counting scale.

• Maximum rating of the relay output
  Maximum voltage: 50V DC Maximum current: 100mA DC
  Maximum on-resistance: 8Ω

• The upper/lower limit values cannot be set with the AD8561. They should
  be set with the counting scale.

• Set the function F-06-10 for the counting scale to ‘1.’

• Pin layout
  

Connector for the Counting Scale (D-sub 9 pin): BALANCE / SCALE

• Performs communication with the counting scale via RS-232C interface

  • Transmission system and transmission form are same as those mentioned in ‘5-1. RS-232C Connector (D-sub 9 pin): PRINTER.‘

  • Data format:
    Baud rate| 19200 bps
    ---|---
    Bit length| 8 bit
    Parity| None

  • Pin layout
    

  • Use the accessory cable (D-sub 9 pin, 1m) to connect it to the counting scale.

  • Supply power to AD-8561 from the 9th pin of this connector.
    (Refer to ‘4-1. Connection to Power Supply’)

  • When operating the function setting for AD-8561 with this connector, supply power with an AC adapter by connecting to a PC instead of the counting scale with a crossover cable.

Functions

The function setting can be operated with commands.

1. Connect a PC to AD-8561 to send commands for the function list.
   

2. ‘’ is returned when the setting is saved.
   If there is no response, check the communication settings to send commands again.
   Note: When a string that starts with ‘@MI,’ is received, it is recognized as a command for the AD-8561 and the data is not sent to other channels.Response| Meaning| Action to take
   ---|---|---

   | Saved| Restart the device to apply the settings. EC, E1| Undefined command| The command is not correct. EC, E2| Failed| Restart the device and redo the procedures. If the problem persists, there may be a problem with the internal circuitry.

3. The communication settings are saved and applied after the A D-8561 is restarted.

Function list

[PRINTER]

RS-232C connector (D- sub 9 pin)

| Baud rate| 2400 bps| @MI024
4800 bps| @MI048
9600 bps| @MI096
14400 bps| @MI144
19200 bps| @MI192
28800 bps| @MI288
38400 bps| @MI384
Data length parity| 7 bit, EVEN | @MI?EV
7 bit, ODD| @MI7OD
8 bit, no parity| @MI8NO
[BARCODE READER]

USB connector (Type A)

| HID mode| Key mode

(when searching and registering ID/items with the counting scale)

| @MICKM
Command mode

(when sending commands to the counting scale)

| @MICCM

Troubleshooting

switch to an AC adapter for

power supply.

Check the output rating of AC adapter.
Red LED lights| Internal circuitry error| Restart the device.
LED does not light white or yellow.| Connection error| Check the specifications of the USB device.
When a barcode reader is
connected, the device does
not work.| Insufficient power supply| Switch to AC adapter for power supply.
Communication fails.| Connection Error| Check the wiring of connector.
Communication

settings

| Reconfirm communication settings are different

for each channel.

The comparator cannot be input.| Connection error| Check the wiring.
The counting scale is not set to comparator output.

Specifications and Options

Specifications

(red)
Power consumption| Approximately 0.2 VA (when USS Type A is not connected)
Size (W X D X H)| 195 x 60 x 40 [mm]
Weight| Approximately 190 [g]
Materials| Case: ABS, magnets: ferrite, magnet support hole: iron
Items included| D-sub 9pincable (for connecting the counting scale),instruction manual
Connectable counting scale| GC series counting scale (refer to the A&D website)
Connector form| Connector for the counting scale/RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin (male)
USS host: Type A
USB function: micro B| Comparator output: terminal (4-pin)

Related Software

The following software can be downloaded from the A&D website ( https://www.aandd.co.jp/ ).

1. Win CT (data processing software for balances and scales) Support > Software > Win CT.
2. USB driver for AD-8561-MI02 USB Function From the products page on the A&D website.

Optional Devices

1. AC adapter
   Check for the latest adapter in the products page on the A&D website.

2. D-sub 9 pin cable for connecting the counting scale
   Same cable as the accessory

   • 1m: AX-KO2741-100

• If a longer cable is required, a 2-m/5-m cable listed in (3) is usable. However, when a cable listed in (3) is used, power cannot be supplied from the counting scale.
  A separate AC adapter should be connected for power supply.

  3. D-sub 9 pin cable for RS-232C
     • 2m: AX-KO2466-200
     • 5m: AX-KO2466-500

• If a 1-m cable is sufficient, the cable mentioned in (2) is usable. 4. Discrete wire cable for connecting a terminal block

  • 2m: AX-KO8561-N200

  5. USB cable for the AD-8561-MI02 USB function (micro B – Type A)

     • 1.2m: AX-TB-AMB2A12BK

  6. GC-14 (mounting hardware exclusively for GC series counting scales)
     

  7. AD8561-11 (a cover for the terminal block on the AD-8561-MI04)
     

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