AD4212A-08

Connecting the AD4212A-08 to a Computer
CautionEthernet Interface

This Ethernet Interface can connect the AD4212A to the LAN port of a computer. When using theEthernet Interface, the weight data of the weighing instrument can be managed through the network.

Unpacking the AD4212A-08
MAC address
CD-ROM
Windows communication software WinCT-Plus

Contact the network manager before connecting the AD4212A-08 to a network.
The AD4212A-08 could generate a network error. A&D and dealers assume no responsibility forerrors.
Preset the IP address and subnet mask to the AD4212A-08 one by one.
The IP address, 172.16.100.2, is set for all units at the factory. Do not duplicate an IP address.
(Preset the IP address to matched MAC address if necessary.)
The IP address can not be returned to factory setting automatically.
We recommend that you write the IP address on the supplied label.
Step 1 Connect the AD4212A-08 and the computer using a hub andstraight cables. (When connecting directly without using hub,use a cross cable)
Step 2 Reconnect the AC adapter to the AD4212A.

AD4212A-08 board
Ethernet Interface

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

Installing the AD4212A-08

Step 5 Install the data acquisition software "RsMulti" into thecomputer. Refer to [A&D WinCT-Plus] [Manual.PDF] ofthe CD-ROM for this installation.

Caution: Remove the AC adapter from the AD4212A while doing the following work.

Step 2 Remove the two screws that secure the I/O
unit to the rear of the display unit and pull out
the I/O unit board gently. Do not pull the cable
excessively.
(The I/O unit board can be pulled out only
Approx.10 cm.)

Step 5 Be careful that the cable will not be crushed andinsert the AD4212A-08 board.
Attach the AD4212A-08 with the two screws
removed in Step 3.

Step1
Cross cable

Step2
Computer

The Outline for Windows Communication Software

I/O unit board

Screw
Cable

Step 3Screw
Hook

Step 4

AD4212A-08
board

Step 5

Step 6
HookConnector
with hook

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 PRINT key of the balance, data is output and is acquired with the computer.
The stored data can be used with EXCEL. (Install the Microsoft EXCEL before use.)

ExampleA sample window of the "RsMulti"

Two balances are connected.
IP address
Subnet mask
Computer
172.16.100.1
AD4212A-100 172.16.100.2 255.255.0.0
AD4212A-1000 172.16.100.3

Step 3 Push the hook aside and remove the connector
from the I/O unit board.
Step 4 Insert the connector into the AD4212A-08 board.

Step2

Step 3 Input the IP addresses and a subnet mask of theAD4212A-08 and computer. Refer to the procedure[A&D WinCT-Plus] [Manual.PDF] of the CD-ROM forthe setting of devices.Communication errors may
occur with the wrong procedure.
Hub
Step 4 Write the IP address on "the IP address label" and affix it
where you can see the address easily.
Straight cable

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

Step 1 Record the MAC address* (Hardware address)
printed on the AD4212A-08 board.
The MAC address is required when specifying
the IP address.
* Example: 00-20-4A-84-23-D6

AC adapter

HubStraight cable×3

Computer
172.16.100.1 172.16.100.2(AD4212A-100)

172.16.100.3(AD4212A-1000)