High-Capacity Weigh Modules

AD-4212FSeries

Heavy Materials, Precise Results

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Meet A&D’s Latest Solutions for In-Line
Weighing With Increased Capacities
The AD-4212F series of high-capacity weigh modules are superbly built for
installation in automated systems to weigh heavy materials or materials with heavy
jigs/containers, such as those increasingly in demand for electronic vehicle battery
manufacturing. With A&D’s cutting-edge technologies and software, these weighmodules also greatly expand the scope of your design and make your work easier.

Adaptability in installation
Compact size and space-saving with an integrated A/D converter
The width of 80 mm is ideal to use built-in or for alignment in a system with limited space.
Furthermore, the AD-4212F series outputs digital weighing data directly to a PLC or PC*1 without
requiring a separate display unit for A/D conversion, which substantially saves space needed forinstallation.

PLCORPC

80 m m

RS-232C/USB converter, such as AX-USB-9P (sold separately),*1 An
is required for a PC that has no RS-232C interface.

Special weighing pan/jig

weight of the special weighing pan/jig is arbitrary*2 Thewithin the deﬁned range.

Pan support dimensions(68.8/2.71)

4-M4 (Intervals:90°)+0(68.8/2.71)

The AD-4212F series allows for the standard weighing pan
to be removed so that you can design and mount a special
weighing pan/jig*2 that meets your system/application
requirements.

ø50/1.97 –0.2/0.008
ø5.2/0.20(mm/inches)

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Assurance of productivity
Super Hybrid Sensor (SHS) for fast stabilization and high resolution
A combination of a high-stiﬀness Roberval-structure spring material and an electromagnetic
force restoration mechanism simultaneously accomplishes both fast stabilization and highresolution for eﬃcient, precise weighing. Typical stabilization time is approx. 0.5 seconds for up
to 300 g excluding tare*3, which helps realize a short takt time.

Smart-range function (AD-4212F-6203D)*3 For the AD-4212F-10202 and AD-4212F-22001.
Capacity: 6200 g

PerformTARE

The smart-range model (AD-4212F-6203D) always provides areadability of 0.001 g for up to 510 g even after tare hasbeen performed for a jig/container.

Accident-proof
IP65 dust and waterproof

5690 gStandard range(0.01 g)

510 g

Precision range(0.001 g)

Before3000 gCapacity: 6200 g
Standard range(0.01 g)2690 gPrecision range(0.001 g)

510 g

Tare

3000 g

After

Precision range (0.001 g) of the AD-4212F-6203D
before/after performing tare

The IP65 construction*4 enables weighing of liquid or powder materials without worrying aboutdamaging the weigh module due to accidental spillage that may be caused by actuator malfunction.
Cleaning after use is also easy.
For IP65 protection, the AC adapter input jack must be plugged all the way in and the RS-232C/485 connector must be*4 connected
to a cable (one supplied by A&D). When the weigh module is not in use, the provided rubber caps must be in place.

Impact Shock Detection (ISD)The AD-4212F series detects impact loads applied to theweight sensor and indicates an alert according to theimpact level. The impact level is displayed in ﬁve levels
from 0 to 4 by the shock indicator of WinCT-AD4212F*5.
In addition, the red LED lamp on the weigh module blinks
if a Level 3 or Level 4 impact shock is detected*6.
By using this function and designing the system so that
impact loads are not applied (automatic loading by amachine may cause more shocks to the weight sensor
than expected), it is possible to mitigate variations inweighing values due to shocks and reduce the risk ofeventual weight sensor failure.
For inspection after use, the AD-4212F series also logs up
to 50 impacts of Level 3 and Level 4 with timestamps(data will then be overwritten in order from the weakest
impact) while the power is on.
Available when the weigh module is connected via RS-232C only. Details of*5 WinCT-AD4212F
are described later in this brochure.
6 Level 3 means that "impacts equal to or greater than this should not be* applied" and Level 4 means that "this may cause damage to the weight sensor".

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Impact alert via red LED

Various connectivity methods
RS-232C/RS-485 output
The AD-4212F series supports both RS-232C and RS-485, and you can choose which output to use
by connecting either an RS-232C or RS-485 cable (sold separately). With RS-485, it is possible toconnect and send commands to up to 31 units of the AD-4212F series by means of daisy-chain
connection*7.

PLC
For daisy-chain connection, the AD4212F-29 optional interface is required.
*7 (Itis not required if RS-485 communication is to be made with just one unit.)

Embedded terminating resistor
Owing to an embedded terminating resistor (100 Ω) which can be connected by turning on the slide switch inside therear panel, there is no need to prepare an external terminating resistor for the termination unit when multiple units ofthe AD-4212F series are connected via RS-485.

Conﬁgurable data transmission rate
The data transmission rate can be set between approx. 3 times/sec and 100 times/sec*8 by changing the baud rate
(when the weigh module is set to continuous output mode) depending on the system/application requirements.
default setting is approx. 13 times/sec (2400 bps). The data is always*8 Theupdated 100 times/sec inside the weigh module.

Diverse peripherals available to expand communication methods
with PLCs
The following devices can be used for conversion between RS-232C and a diﬀerent interface/output
to connect the AD-4212F series to a PLC:

AD-8922A

AD-8923-BCD/CC(Remote controller)(Remote controller)

For BCD, comparator,
or analog output*9

For BCD (AD-8923-BCD)
or CC-Link (AD-8923-CC)

AD-8551R

AD-8552EIP(RS-232C to ModbusRTU converter)(RS-232C to EtherNet/IPconverter)

For Modbus-RTU

For EtherNet/IP*9 One of AD-8922A optional interfaces needs to be installed.
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Free dedicated software WinCT-AD4212F
Weighing data display/logging
WinCT-AD4212F displays weighing data transmitted from theAD-4212F series (multiple weighing data are displayed when
multiple units are connected via RS-485). In addition, it
enables logging and saving weighing data to a text ﬁle, with orwithout timestamps*10.
Weighing data display/logging

Response characteristics settingsThree preset combinations of weighing speed and stability (FAST, MID, and SLOW) are available
as standard settings to choose from, depending on the levels of drafts and vibrations at thelocation. The slower the weighing speed, the more stable the display becomes.
To further optimize performance, WinCT-AD4212F also lets you make more detailed, customized
settings for zero tracking, stability, re-zero, averaging and digital ﬁlter conditions.

Weighing Data Simulator (WDS)The WDS function*10 visualizes (graphs) and helps compare how the response of the weigh module will vary with eachsetting change after one initial test load in the actual conditions of use. This greatly reduces the time and eﬀort
required to examine and adjust response characteristics settings at the time of installation.

Weighing Data Simulator (WDS)*10 Available when the weigh module is connected via RS-232C only.
Self-check by using the Electronically Controlled Load (ECL)
ECL is A&D's patented technology of artiﬁcially generating a minute load (0.3 to 3% of the weighmodule capacity) by altering the equilibrium state of the weight sensor.
WinCT-AD4212F can produce the standard deviation (i.e. repeatability) calculated from 10
repeated measurements of this ECL, and thereby enable quick evaluation of performance undera given installation environment without having to take time and load/unload an actual weight,
which is especially convenient when the weigh module is conﬁned in a system.
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Speciﬁcations
ModelsAD-4212F-6203D

AD-4212F-10202

AD-4212F-22001

Capacity

510 g / 6200 g*i

10200 g

22000 gReadability (d)0.001 g / 0.01 g*

0.01 g

0.1 g

Repeatability (standard deviation)

0.002 g / 0.01 g

0.01 g0.1 g±0.02 g±0.03 g±0.2 gd = 0.001 g : 1.3 secs

0 to 300 g : 0.5 secs

0 to 300 g : 0.5 secs

d = 0.01 g : 1.0 sec

300 to 10200 g : 1.0 sec

300 to 22000 g : 1.0 seciLinearity
Stabilization time*iiData transmission rate

Approx. 3 times/sec to 100 times/sec (approx. 13 times/sec*iii)

I/O unit (RS-232C / RS-485)

Bi-directional, 600 to 115200 bps (2400 bps*iii)

Sensitivity drift (10 to 30 ˚C/50 to 86 ˚F)±2 ppm/˚C

Operating environment±3 ppm/˚C

5 to 40 ˚C/41 to 104 ˚F, 85 %RH or less (no condensation)

Allowable eccentric load

1 Nm or less (with respect to the center of the weighing pan)

Applicable weight value for sensitivity
adjustment

50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 300 g,500 g, 1000 g, 2000 g, 3000 g,500 g, 1000 g, 2000 g*ii, 3000 g,4000 g, 5000 g*ii, 6000 g,4000 g, 5000 g, 6000 g

7000 g, 8000 g, 9000 g, 10000 g

1000 g, 2000 g, 5000 g,

Weighing pan size

70 × 70 mm

External dimensions

80 (W) × 320 (D) × 128 (H) mm

Net weight

10000 g*ii, 20000 g

Approx. 3.2 kg

Dust and waterproof rating

IP65

Power supply / consumption

AC adapter / approx. 30 VA

range function: Automatically switches between the precision and standard ranges, and recovers the full precision range as the tare operation*i Smart
is performed.
when the weighing speed is set to FAST and the stability band width to ±3 digits.
*iiiii Typical* Factory setting

Options

Dimensions (mm/inches)

AX-KO3590-200

RS-232C cable (2 m)

AX-KO3590-500

RS-232C cable (5 m)

128±1/5.04±0.04
26.7/1.05 85.3/3.36 16/0.63

64±0.2/2.52±0.008

46.8/1.84

Accessories

80/3.1570/2.76

13.6/0.54

ø8/0.32
When securing,
Use the M6

70/2.76

RS-485 interface for daisy-chain
connection(8/0.32)

AD4212F-29

RS-485 cable for daisy-chain
connection (2 m)

AD-1683

Static eliminator

AX-USB-9P

RS-232C/USB converter with cable

14.6/0.57

AX-KO7622-200

320/12.6

RS-485 cable for connection with a
PLC (loose-end wire) (5 m)Connector protrusion
Approx. 40/1.58

AX-KO7522-500

304±0.2/11.97±0.008

AX-KO7796-1000 RS-232C cable (UL-compliant) (10 m)

233/9.17

AX-KO3590-1000 RS-232C cable (10 m)

ø35/1.38
20/0.79 Air hole

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