AD-8561-MI05
Multi Interface
Instruction Manual

2. About the AD-8561

3. Part Names and Accessories

2-1. Features

3-1. Main Unit

D-sub (9 pin)

The following operations are enabled when the AD-8561 is connected to theRS-232C output on the GC-series (hereinafter called ‘the counting scale’).
Transmitting and receiving data from D-sub 9 pin(between the counting scale and a connected device such as a printer)
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)Sending weighing data from an external scale connected to the terminal
block to the counting scale (from an external scale to the counting scale).

4-2. Connected Devices

LEDAccessorycable
USB (Type A)

Connector to thecounting scale

Counting scale

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

Status of the AD-8561

BlueActivatingRed(blinking)A barcode reader or keyboard is connected(HID setting: key mode)
A barcode reader or keyboard is connected(HID setting: command mode)
An input that exceeds 64 digits is received
from a keyboard(Command mode/Refer to “5-2 USBConnector (Type A): BARCODE READER”)
Not-supported devices connected toUSB Type-ARedErrorWhite
Yellow
Yellow(blinking)Communication
available
Communication
available
Communication
available
Restart the device.
Immediately remove
the USB drive
Communication
unavailable

DC jackUSB connector (Type A)

RS-232C connector

Terminal block

Safety Precautions
This manual describes the conditions to follow so that you can prevent
damages to yourself or anyone else and handle the product safely. To prevent
accidents due to inappropriate handling, this manual and the product containthe following warning signs. The meanings of the warning signs are as follows.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in personal injury or property damage.
(1) No parts of this manual may be reproduced without permission. Thismanual may not be copied, modified, or translated without the written
permission of A&D Company, Limited.
(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) Please contact A&D if you notice any uncertainty, errors, omissions, etc.
in this manual.
(4) A&D Company, Ltd. bears no liability for direct, indirect, special, orconsequential damages due to the operation of this product, even if
advised of the possibility of such damage regardless of (3) above.
© 2022 A&D Company, Limited* When there is any magnetically sensitive device such as a balance nearby, they canaffect the device. In this case, remove the magnets from the AD-8561.

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

Remove 2 screws

Rearz
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 transmission
Data format:
Baud rate *Bit length *Parity *Start bit
Stop bit
Code used
Terminator

Plug in and secure to the holes on the right and left sides of the terminal block4. Connection to Other Device
Supply power from the counting scale by connecting an accessory cable tothe connector on the AD-8561 (use a D-sub 9 pin).

AC adapter* 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

Supply power
Screw

GC-14

Make sure to check the specifications when using an AC adapter. An AC
adapter with a center negative plug that outputs DC 9 to 12V is usable.
The main unit is activated when it is connected to the counting scale orwhen an AC adapter is inserted into the DC jack. Once it is activated, ablue LED light is turned on.
To restart the interface, remove the cable or AC adapter and confirm that
the LED light is turned off. Then, reconnect it to turn the power on.

This manual describes how the AD-8561 multi interface works and how to get
the most out of it in terms of performance. Read this manual completely before
using the AD-8561. For the information on the AD-8561 and the related
products, please refer to the A&D website (https://www.aandd.jp).

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5-2. USB Connector (Type A): BARCODE READER

AD-8561

Screw

1. Introduction-1-

Supply power

When the accessory cable is not used, an AC adapter should be used tosupply power from the DC jack.
When using a commercially available cable to which the 9th pin of theconnector is not connected
When communicating between the counting scale and AD-8561 at adistance longer than 1 m

Accessory cable

Do not disassemble the AD-8561. Disassembling may cause damage tothe product. Damage caused by disassembling will not be covered by thewarranty.
If a problem has occurred and you cannot resolve it, stop using the AD-8561.

*The settings are changeable. (Refer to “6. Functions.”)
Note
When connecting to WinCT-Counting, please set the baud rate setting to9600 bps or higher. Refer to “6. Functions.”

Pin layout

Screw
Magnet

To attach to a wall

AD-8561
Cable with 9th pin unconnected

Magnets are not strong enough to secure the interface to wall. To attach toa 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 byhanging it on a wall). For the details, refer to the instruction manual for theGC-14.

2400 bps
7 bit
EVEN
1 bit
1 bit
ASCII
CRLF (CR: 0Dh, LF: 0Ah)4-1. Connection to Power Supply

Screw
MagnetWeighing platform

5-1. RS-232C Connector (D-sub 9 pin): PRINTER<How to attach the terminal cover>Counting scale<How to remove the magnets for attaching the interface>

Printer or PC

Set the function F-06-01 of the counting scale to other than ‘3.’
Set the function F-06-03 of a counting scale to ‘1.’

2-2. Precautions for Use
The power for AD-8561 can be supplied from the counting scale with anaccessory 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 theinternal circuitry.
Magnets are used for simple fixation.

Barcode reader
or keyboard

Terminal block(7-pin)

5. Communication Specifications

3-2. Accessories

Restart the device.
(For how to restart the device, refer to “4-1. Connection to Power Supply.”)

1WMPD4004601A

D-sub(9 pin)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
Current consumption : 300 mA max.
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 AD-8561 cannot recognize theconnected device. In this case, restart the AD-8561 and reconnect thedevice.
Red LED light blinks when a device of not supported device class isconnected. Note that data may be corrupted if a USB drive is mistakenlyattached.

-4-Modes and data to transmit *Modes are selectable. (Refer to “6. Functions.”)
Key mode: To be used when a counting scale searches/registers an IDor item.
- For searching/registering ID: The last 6 digits of the input data arerecognized 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 andforward-matching searching can be done.

Command mode: To be used when sending commands to a 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. Refer to“4-1. Connection to Power Supply.”)

CautionBarcode reader

5-4. Connector for the Counting Scale (D-sub 9 pin):
BALANCE/SCALE

This performs communication with the counting scale via RS-232C
interface.
Transmission system and transmission form are same as thosementioned in “5-1. RS-232C Connector (D-sub 9 pin): PRINTER.”
Signal type:

Pin layout

Baud rate

19200 bps

Bit length

8 bit

ParityNoneSet your barcode reader to add a linefeed code ‘Enter’ or ‘Tab’ to the suffix of data
(suffix setting).
- In command mode, a 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)(Refer to “4-1. Connection to Power Supply.”)

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

5-3. External Scale (terminal block): LOAD CELL

6. Functions
The function setting can be operated with commands.
1. Connect a PC to the AD-8561 to send commands for the function list.

z
Connect an optional weighing platform (SB series, etc.) to the terminal
block to send weighing data to the counting scale.
For how to use the external scale and the specifications of usable weighing
platform, refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale.
Pin layout
Terminal
1234567

Connection signal
ShieldEXC+
No connection
No connection
EXCSIG+SIG-

MSTB 2.5/7-STF-5.08(Phoenix Contact)

If there is no response, check the communication settings to send commands again.
Response
Meaning
Action to take
Saved

EC, E1

Undefined
command

Restart the device to apply the settings.
The command is not correct.

Restart the device and redo the procedures.
If the problem persists, there may be a problem
with the internal circuitry.
Note: When a string that starts with ‘@MI,’ is received, it is recognized as acommand for the AD-8561 and the data is not sent to other channels.
EC, E2Check the specifications of the USB device.

When a barcode Insufficient power
reader is connected, supply
the device does notwork.

Switch to AC adapter for power supply.

Communication
fails.

Connection error

Check the wiring of connector.

Communication
settings

Reconfirm communicationdifferent for each channel.

settings

are(5)

AD8561-11 (terminal block cover)Same cover as the accessory.

Check the wiring.
The counting scale is not set to the AD-8561
connection mode.

8-1. Specifications
Model

AD-8561-MI05

Power source
Temperature range

AC adapter (DC 9 V to 12 V/500 mA or higher)-10 °C to 40 °C (No condensation should be observed)

Display (LED)Power on (blue), USB Type A connected (white/yellow), Error (red)Power consumption Approximately 0.2 VA (when USB Type A is not connected)
Size (W x D x H)

195 x 60 x 40 [mm]WeightApproximately 190 [g]Materials

Case: ABS, magnets: ferrite, magnet support hole: iron

Items included

D-sub 9 pin cable (for connecting a counting scale), instruction
manualGC series counting scale (refer to the A&D website)

Compliance with FCC Rules
Please note that this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy. This equipment has been tested and has been found tocomply with the limits of Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection againstinterference when equipment is operated in a commercial environment. If thisunit is operated in a residential area, it may cause some interference andunder these circumstances the user would be required to take, at his own
expense, whatever measures are necessary to eliminate the interference.
(FCC = Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.A.)

Connector for a counting scale/RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin (male)
USB host: Type A
External scale: Terminal (7 pin)8-2. Related Software
The following software can be downloaded from the A&D website(https://www.aandd.jp).
(1) WinCT (data processing software for balances and scales)
Support > Software > WinCT.

Failed

3. The communication settings are saved and applied after the AD-8561 isrestarted.

Function list

Applicableconnectors[PRINTER]
RS-232C connector(D-sub 9 pin)

[BARCODEREADER]
USB connector(Type A)

-5-Internal circuitry error Restart the device.

LED does not light Connection error
white or yellow.

Connector form

<AK>

Turn on the power to the counting scale. If theproblem persists, switch to an AC adapter forpower supply.
Check the output rating of the AC adapter.

Red LED lights

Connectablecounting scale

2. ‘<AK>’ is returned when the setting is saved.

GC-14 (mounting hardware exclusively for GC, option for GC series
counting scales)
The GC-14JA should be attached to the counting scale as follows.

Action to take8. Specifications and Options

Vcc

Use the included cable (D-sub 9 pin, 1m) to connect to the counting scale.
Supply power to the AD-8561 from the 9th pin of this connector.

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.

Phenomenon
Possible cause
LED does not light Poor connection
blue when power of power sourceis supplied.

External scale not Connection errorworking

Keyboard(4)7. Troubleshooting: Factory settings

Setting details2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
Baud rate
14400 bps
19200 bps
28800 bps
38400 bps
7 bit, EVEN
Data length
7 bit, ODDparity
8 bit, no parity
Key mode
HID mode

8-3. 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 a counting scaleSame cable as the accessory

1 m: 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 a counting scale.
A separate AC adapter should be connected for power supply.

Commands@MI024@MI048@MI096@MI144@MI192@MI288@MI384@MI7EV@MI7OD@MI8NO(3)

D-sub 9 pin cable for RS-232C
2 m: AX-KO2466-200
5 m: AX-KO2466-500* If a 1-m cable is sufficient, a cable mentioned in (2) is usable.

(when searching and registering @MICKM
ID/items with the counting scale)Command mode

(when sending commands to the @MICCM
counting scale)-6--7--8-