GXA-24 USB HOST INTERFACEINSTRUCTION MANUAL

3. How to use
Step 1Connect the AC adapter to the balance and turnthe power of the balance on.

Step 2

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Connect the USB memory to the USB A typeconnector of the balance while the balance’s
display is in weighing mode.

1. Features- Using the GXA-24 USB host interface, the USB memory can be connected to GX-A/GF-A series
Step 3balances.

When the USB memory is connected to the balance, “USb CHECK” blinks on thedisplay for approx. 5 seconds.

- By saving weighing data on the USB memory, the data can easily be acquired by a PC with Windows orWhen the USB memory is recognized by the balance, the buzzer will sound. TheMac OS. (Driver not required.)- The balance’s weighing data is saved on the USB memory in CSV format.

display enters weighing mode after “USb MEMoRy” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds,- The GXA-24 USB host interface is installed on the rear side of the balance beforehand.

and then the USB connection indicator lights up.

- In addition to directly connecting the USB memory to the USB A type connector of the GXA-24, the USB
memory can also be connected to the balance through the provided extension cable (Approx. 0.5 m length).

Note- There are cases where the balance will automatically be restarted when the USB memory is detected. In
this case, press the ON:OFF key to put the balance in weighing mode again.

USB mini B type connector (2)GXA-24

Connecting

USB A type connector (1)Connection established

Weighing modebeep(for extension)

Approx. 5
seconds later
Connection error(Automatic resetting)

CableApprox. 2seconds later
USB connection indicator

Balance rear sideNote- Only connect the USB memory to the USB A type connector (1).
- The USB A type connector (1) and USB mini B type connector (2) cannot simultaneously beconnected to peripheral devices.
A USB connector connected first has preference, and other devices subsequently connected will not berecognized.
- To remove the USB memory from the balance, make sure that the display is turned to off and theUSB connection indicator is not lit up. Operating the device improperly may result in data not being
written to the USB memory. (Refer to Step 6 in “3. How To Use”.)

ON:OFFStep 4

Change the USB data format (balance’s function settings) if necessary.
* The USB data format is set to A&D standard format at shipment. By changing the USB data
format to CSV format (), the data can be divided at the numerical value section. This isuseful for processing numerical values.
Step 5

Set the balance to Key mode or Auto print mode. By performing output operations using thebalance, the data can be transmitted to the USB memory.

2. Product composition
1) GXA-24: USB host interface (built in the balance)2) AX-KO3644-50: extension USB cable (0.5m)
3) Instruction manual (this document)

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Step 6

When removing the USB memory, perform the following.

4. Use or application examples

1) Press the ON:OFF key of the balance to turn the display off.

- GLP output can also be stored on the PC. The following example is when the data is displayed using

2) Confirm that the USB connection indicator is not lit up.

Excel.

(Power standby indicator is lit.)3) Remove the USB memory from the balance.
USB connection indicator(Confirm that the indicator isnot lit up.)Power standby indicator(Confirm that the indicator islit up.)

Display off status

Step 7

Connect the USB memory to the PC’s USB port.

Step 8A file named “GXA_T＊＊＊＊＊.csv” is created in root directory of the USB memory, andweighing data is saved in this file.
(The “＊”indicates the serial number for the balance.)
Copy this file to the PC for use in data management.

Step 9The following example is when data having date, time and weighing data outputted in CSV

5. Precautions for use and limit items

format is displayed using Excel.

1) To prevent a loss for the data, do not use the USB memory together with another device. It must only
be used for this device.
2) If other data has been saved on the USB memory beforehand, that may cause loss of data. We
cannot provide no warranty for loss of data due to this operation.
Make sure that the USB memory is formatted using the PC before using it with this product.
3) USB memory that has a security function such as Virus Buster cannot be used.
4) USB memory formatted in NTFS or exFAT cannot be used.
USB memory formatted in FAT (FAT16) or FAT32 must be used with this device.
5) There are cases when proper operations cannot be made even if USB memory that meets theconditions above is used. We cannot guaranty operation of all USB memory.
6) A USB hub cannot be used with the GXA-24.
7) When the balance cannot properly be operated due to connection of unsupported USB memory orimproper removal of it, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter from the balance and then turn thepower of the balance on again.

If the stored data is not needed after the data is copied to the PC, delete the “GXA_T＊＊＊＊＊.csv” file.
When the data is saved while previous data is in the file, the new data is added to a line
following that of previous data. (This operation does not create a new file.)3

6. Specifications
USB standard

Compatible with USB 2.0 Full-Speed/Low-Speed

Maximum supply current

500mA (5V)

FormatFAT(FAT16), FAT32

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