FXi-08 / GXM-08 / GXL-08 Ethernet Interface
1WMPD4001351E
When this Ethernet interface (Below, this product) is installed into the A&D balances, the balances can communicate
with a computer through the LAN port and the weighing data can be managed with the software "WinCT-Plus".
Target models
FXi-08

Step 4 Insert the rubber packing and plug the this product into the balance.
Screw the panel of this product.
Caution When inserting the this product, pay attention to the top and bottom orientation of the board.
 The rubber packing has a deep groove on the balance side.

FX / FZ、FX- i / FZ-i、HR-A / HR-AZ、GX-A / GF-A Series

GXM-08GXL-08Connector with lock

GX-L / GF-L Series

Unpacking the Ethernet Board

Screw

Connector with lock

Step 1

GXL-08GXM-08Connector

MAC address

MAC address

Step 1

Step 4

MAC address

IP address protective cover (5 covers)
Affix a protective cover over the IP address label.

Connecting the Ethernet Board to a Computer

In case of FXi-08
Step 1 Remove the two screws from the rear of the balance andremove the panel. Peel the connector off that is attached onthe panel with double-side adhesive tape.
Step 2 Connect the connector to the this product.

FXi-08Panel

Step 1CableScrews

Step 2

Step 3 Insert this product into the balance and screw the panel.
In case of GXM-08 / GXL-08
Step 1 Remove the two screws from the panel and remove theRS-232C / USB board from the balance.

MAC address
Ethernet board

Step 2 Pull gently and remove the two cables from the RS-232C / USB board.
Step 3 Insert the two connectors into the product.

Connector

MAC address

Ethernet board

Ethernet boardRemove the AC adapter from the balance before doing the following work.

Connector
Step 4

Step 3IP address label (5 labels)
Write the IP address on a label and use it for identification.

When setting the IP address, you may need the MAC address* (hardware address) to identify the productindividually, so make a note of the stated MAC address.
* Example: 00-20-4A-84-23-6A

Back side

RS-232C/USB board
Step 3

MAC address

Installing the Ethernet Board

Caution:

Step 2

Screw

RS-232C/USB board
Connector

Connector

Step 2

Step 2Ethernet Interface boardFXi-08

Rubberpacking

Rubberpacking

Cable

GX-M / GF-M Series

GXL-08GXM-08

CautionContact the network manager before connecting the this product to a network.
A network error may occur due to the this product. A&D and dealers assume no responsibility for errors.
Preset the IP address and subnet mask into the this product one by one. The IP address, 172.16.100.2, is set
for all this product at the factory. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
The IP address cannot be restored to factory setting.
We recommend that you write the IP address on the supplied label.
AC adapter
Preparation
Please download each software from A&D website（https://www.aandd.jp/products/software/software.html）for below.
(1) Setting procedure “WinCT-Plus” instruction manual(2) IP address setting software “Device Installer”(3) Data acquisition software “WinCT-Plus”

Step 1 Connect the Ethernet board and the computer using a hub and straightcables. (When connecting directly without using a hub, use a crosscable)
Step 2 Reconnect the AC adapter to the balance.
Step 3 Preset the IP addresses and subnet mask of the this product and thecomputer. For the setting procedure, refer to the “WinCT-Plus” instruction
manual.
A communication error may occur with the wrong operation.
Step 4 Write the IP address on "IP address label" and affix it where you can
see the address easily.
Step 5 Install the data acquisition software to refer to the “WinCT-Plus”
instruction manual.

Rear of thebalance

Step 2

Step 1

Cross cable

Step 1

Straight cable

HubComputer( Connection example with FXi-08 )Step 3
FXi-08 / GXM-08 / GXL-08