Instruction manual

3. CONNECTION

3.1. Setting the weighing instrument and the AD-8923-BCD

Set the following items so that the weighing instrument and the

AD-8923-BCD have the same value for each item.

Item Weighing instrument AD-8923-BCD

Baud rate 600, 1200, 2400*, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

Data bits, parity 7 bits EVEN*

Stop bit 1 bit*

Terminator <CR><LF>*

Data format A&D standard format −

Communication control No RTS/CTS control −

Data output mode Stream mode −

* Factory setting for the AD-8923-BCD. The factory setting for the weighing instrument is

the same unless otherwise specified.

3.2. Connecting the cables

Connect the cables using the connectors located on the rear of the

AD-8923-BCD.

Connection example to the AD-4212C and a PLC

Note

Be sure to ground the AD-4212C and the AD-8923-BCD.

PLC

D-8923-BCD

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

AD-4212C

Connect to the power supply

Refer to “3.3. Turning the power on”.

RS-232C cable provided

with the AD-4212C

BCD connector (Half pitch 50-pin)

round

BCD signals

Ground