Counting Scales

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Because All You Want to Do Is “Count”
If people appear to be counting faster, it may not be that they are better trained.
Featuring A&D’s uniquely innovative solutions, the GC series of counting scales
let you spend much less time and eﬀort on setup and preparation so that you canstart counting right away. The GC series is also designed to be able to connect
with various other devices to expand their capabilities as needed, while being
extremely functional as well as being aﬀordable enough to be purchased forstand-alone operations.

Multiple displays for diﬀerent purposes
For maximum eﬃciency and ease of operation, the scale has three separate reverse-backlit LCD
displays for count, weight, and unit weight data, and one OLED*1 information display.

*1 Organic light-emitting diodeCount display • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Unit weightdisplay••

Weight display • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Information • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •display

The count and weight displays can be switched if you prefer that weight data be displayed in thelarger character size.

■ Information display also acting as a simpliﬁed guide for internal settings
In addition to icons and animations which help you intuitively grasp what operation is currently being
performed, it indicates parameter contents as a simpliﬁed guide during internal settings so you need notrefer to the instruction manual every time.

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Example of the response speed setting assisted by the OLED information display
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Separable display unit
The display unit can be detached from theweighing unit for ergonomic use depending on
the device layout. The length of the standard
cable that connects the display and weighing
units is approx. 1 m. An optional extension cable(GC-08, approx. 2 m) is also available to replace
the standard cable.

Display unit detached from the weighing unit

Diverse methods of unit weight setting
You can select one of three ways to set a unit weight (= weight of one piece of the item to becounted) as the situation demands.

Sample Mode

Have the scale calculate the average piece weight from the total
weight of a preset or arbitrary number of sample pieces.

Key ModeEnter a known unit weight value using the numeric keys on the scaleor from an external device such as a PC.

Search Mode

Call up the unit weight to use from the internal or external (MicroSDcard) memory data.

■ Unit weight entry navigator
No need to worry even if you are an inexperienced user. The scale navigates you through unit weight
setting with text and small red LED lamps as it is turned on.

B li n k ! B li n k ! B li n k !

B li n k ! B li n k ! B li n k !

B li n k !

Example of selecting Sample Mode to set a unit weight

Large internal memory to store data for up to 1,000 items
To recall and immediately use at any time, the GC series can store 20-character (max.) item code,tare weight, total count / number of additions and comparator limits, on top of 6-digit ID numberand unit weight for as many as 1,000 items.

■ Unit weight backup
The unit weight currently in use is backed up in the internal memory with the ID number 000000 so that it
can be retrieved at once even if the scale is accidentally reset or turned oﬀ.
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Memory capacity extension using a MicroSD card
The GC series also allows for the insertion and reading of aMicroSD card,*2 to which data for a practically inﬁnite number of
items can be created and saved in CSV format using a PC. You caneither call up the unit weight and other information of a desired
item directly from the MicroSD card, or transfer the list ﬁle to theinternal memory of the scale.*3
is not guaranteed for all MicroSD cards.
*23 Operation
The ﬁrst 1,000 items will be copied if the number* of items in the list ﬁle exceeds 1,000.

Slot for a MicroSD card

Automatic Item Search (AIS)♦ to instantly ﬁnd a desired unit weight
Individual item data can be easily called up from the vast list in the internal or external (MicroSDcard) memory by entering an ID number or item code (the scale performs a case-sensitive preﬁx
search when searching for an item code).
♦ Patent pending
Furthermore, when the Automatic Item Search (AIS) function is used, the scale will automaticallyﬁnd and set an item (unit weight) based on the weight detected by the scale.*4 You simply have toplace a piece of the item you are counting on the scale, and conﬁrm whether the set item is the one
you are looking for (or change to next match*5 if it is not) so that counting can begin straight away.

IC: SA Receiver
UW:17.0516 g••••••••••••••••••••

Just place a piece of the item youwish to count on the pan.

The scale automatically sets a unit weightbased on the weight on the pan.

Not only can this function save the hassle of having to enter an ID number / item code, but it canalso be extremely helpful in case you have diﬃculty remembering the ID number / item code forthe pieces at hand.
only when the unit weight is outside the near-zero range (±4 scale divisions in kg).
*45 Eﬀective
For the internal memory, ten closest unit weights within approx. ±5% of the weight on the scale* are suggested in approximate order. For the external (MicroSD card) memory, all unit weights
within approx. ±5% of the weight on the scale are suggested in order of listing in the ﬁle.

Any counting scale can let you perform counting. The GC series alsotells you what you are counting.
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WinCT-Counting (freeware) for easy management of item data
Consisting of four useful modes, the WinCT-Counting software lets you perform various tasks ona PC to enable more eﬀective and eﬃcient use of the GC series.

UFC Mode

Function Mode

Useful for editing and sending UFC
setting commands to a counting scalefor customization of printout contentand layout.

Useful for checking and conﬁguringinternal settings of a counting scale(enabled regardless of whether the scaleis password-locked).

WinCT-Counting
Command Mode

Memory Mode

Useful for sending commands to andreceiving/saving data from a countingscale.

Useful for reading/opening, creating,editing and saving a list of items andtheir data in either the internal orexternal (MicroSD card or PC) memory.

Conﬁguration of internal settings in Function ModeManagement of item data in Memory Mode

Selectable power sources including mobile battery via USB cable
The GC series is equipped as standard with a USB connector and cable.*6 It can be connected toeither the provided AC adapter, USB port of another device, or oﬀ-the-shelf mobile battery.*7
Power supply from a mobile battery is especially convenient if the scale is to be carried and used
at diﬀerent locations.

ACadapter

OR

Anotherdevice withUSB portORMobile
battery

1.5 m

For reference, continuous operation time with an oﬀ-the-shelf mobile battery is estimated to beapprox. 24 hours for 5,000 mAh and approx. 50 hours for 10,000 mAh with comparator lights oﬀ
and no other external device connected to the scale.
Type-C on the scale side and Type-A on the other side. Data communication is not supported.
*67 Operation
is not guaranteed with other AC adapters, USB ports of all devices, or all mobile batteries.
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RS-232C interface that supports digital connection with an A&D
balance/scale
The GC series is also equipped as standard with an RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin) interface so thatbi-directional serial communication (i.e. sending data and receiving commands) with an external
device such as a printer or PLC can be made. Moreover, an A&D balance/scale can also be connected
via the RS-232C interface,*8 which allows a high-precision balance to be used to set a minute unit
weight, or a large-capacity/platform scale to be used to count the target item of a large quantity.

Example of connecting an A&D analytical balance (GX-324AE) to the GC series
crossover RS-232C cable is required (AX-KO1371-200 is available from A&D). The RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin)*8 Ainterfaceof the AD-8561 series described below cannot be used for this purpose.

Expanded scope of application using the AD-8561 series of Multi-Interfaces(sold separately)With one of the following Multi-Interface options (connected to the RS-232C interface of thescale), multiple diﬀerent devices can be used with the GC series. All of these options have one
RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin) interface and one USB (Type-A) interface, in addition to one interface
speciﬁc to each model, as shown in the table below.

AD-8561-MI02
Model
CommonAD-8561

Equipped with

AD-8561-MI04
Intended for

RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) × 1

Printer/PC (bi-directional)

USB (Type-A) × 1

Barcode scanner/keyboard input-MI02

USB (Type-micro B) × 1

PC (bi-directional)-MI04

Terminal (4-pin) block × 1 Comparator relay output-MI05

Terminal (7-pin) block × 1 External scale (load cell) input

How the AD-8561-MI02 can be used to connect abarcode scanner, printer, and PC to the GC series

P.5AD-8561-MI05

CapacitySize

SB-15K10

Model15 kg

250 × 250 mm

SB-60K1160 kg

330 × 424 mm

SB-100K12100 kg

SB-200K12220 kg

FW-300KB4300 kg

FW-600KB4
FW-600KB3
FW-1200KB3

390 × 530 mm
700× 600 mm

600 kg1200 kg

1000 × 1000 mm

External scales available from A&D
How the AD-8561-MI05 can be used for analog connection
with an external scale (load cell)If you prefer not to leave the connected Multi-Interface
and cable loose, optional brackets (GC-14) can fasten
them securely to the scale.

The AD-8561-MI02 and cable fastened
to the scale by the GC-14

Discover increase in value through connectivity and augmentation
with various other devices.
Other useful features✔ Comparator function with highly-visible LED
traﬃc lights and buzzer for intuitive, error-freecheck counting/weighing

LED traﬃc lights✔ Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement(ACAI), which automatically optimizes the accuracy of the unit weight while counting✔ Accumulation (M+) function to determine the total count and the number of additions (i.e.
counts performed) from separate counting results✔ Stabilization of approx. 1 second (typical)*9 for high-speed counting/weighing✔ Universal Flexi Coms (UFC), by which you can customize printout content and layout forbarcode label printing as well as dump printing✔ Password lock function to prevent operators from making unauthorized changes to the scalesettings✔ Key lock function that helps avoid unnecessary/incorrect operations of the scale as well as
accidental changes to or deletion of stored data
✔ External input terminal that allows up to two commands to be entered using an external
switch or other device*10P.6

9 By default settings, the stabilization time is approx. 1.6 seconds.
*10* A 3.5 mm stereo plug (NYS231B from REAN or equivalent) is required.

Speciﬁcations
Capacity
Readability

GC-3K

GC-6K

GC-15K

3 kg

6 kg

15 kg

30 kg

0.0005 kg

0.001 kg

0.002 kg

0.005 kg

Units of measure

GC-30Kkg (kilogram), g (gram), lb (pound), oz (ounce), ozt (troy ounce), and pcs (pieces)

Number of samples

5, 10, 25, 50, 100, or an arbitrary number of pieces

Minimum unit weight*i

0.1 g / 0.005 g

0.2 g / 0.01 g

0.4 g / 0.02 g

Repeatability (std. deviation)

0.0005 kg

0.001 kg

0.002 kg

0.005 kgLinearity±0.0005 kg±0.001 kg±0.002 kg±0.005 kg

Stabilization time

Approx. 1 sec.*ii

Sensitivity drift±20 ppm / ˚C (5 to 35 ˚C / 41 to 95 ˚F)Operating environment

Display

1 g / 0.05 g

0 ˚C to 40 ˚C / 32 ˚F to 104 ˚F, 85% R.H. or less (no condensation)Count

7-segment reverse-backlit LCD (character height: 22 mm)

Weight7-segment reverse-backlit LCD (character height: 12.5 mm)

Unit weight

5 × 7 dot reverse-backlit LCD (character height: 6.7 mm)

Information

128 × 64 dot OLED

Display refresh rate

Approx. 10 times / second (for the count and weight displays)

Standard interface

RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin), MicroSD card*iii slot, External input terminal

Power supply

AC adapter (provided as standard), USB port of another device, or oﬀ-the-shelfmobile battery*iv via USB cable (Type-A to Type-C, 1.5 m)

Weighing pan size

300 × 210 mm / 11.81 × 8.27 in

Dimensions (W × D × H)

315 × 355 × 121 mm / 12.4 × 13.98 × 4.76 in

Weight (approx.)
Materials

4.9 kg / 10.8 lb
Display unit: ABS + polyester ﬁlm, Base unit: Die cast aluminum + ABS, Weighing pan: SUS430

by internal setting*iii Selectablevalue when the response characteristics and stability detection conditions are both set to prioritize speed.
*iii Typicaltype: SDHC. File system: FAT32. Operation is not guaranteed for all MicroSD cards (A&D veriﬁed operation with Panasonic's* CardRP-SMGA04GJK 4GB).
*iv Operation is not guaranteed with other AC adapters, USB ports of all devices, or all mobile batteries.

Options

Dimensions (mm/inches)
315/12.4

Brackets for AD-8561 and cable

300/11.81

AD-8561-MI02

Multi-Interface incl. USB (Type-micro B)

AD-8561-MI04

Multi-Interface incl. Terminal (4-pin) blockAD-8561-MI05

Multi-Interface incl. Terminal (7-pin) blockAD-8561-11

Terminal block cover*v

245/9.65

Accessories

192/7.56

GC-14

121/4.76

AX-KO1371-200 Crossover RS-232C cable (2 m)
AX-KO7215-150 USB cable for power supply (1.5 m)*vi
Provided as standard for the AD-8561-MI05 and can also be used for the AD-8561-MI04*vvi Provided
as standard for the GC series*Reverse Backlit
LCD + OLED

RS-232C
Interface

User AccessControl

280/11.02

Data Memory
Function

Countingwith ACAI

Accumulation
Function

Comparator
FunctionBi-directionalUSB

Rechargeable
Battery *vii

*vii Commercially-available
mobile battery

Optional
AutoPower ONAuto
Power OFF

Universal
Flexi Coms

A&D Company, Ltd. (JAPAN)

A&D Korea Ltd. (South Korea)

A&D Engineering, Inc. (USA)A&D Rus Co., Ltd. (Russia)

A&D Australasia Pty Ltd. (Australia)

A&D Instruments India (P) Ltd. (India)

A&D Instruments Ltd. (United Kingdom)

A&D Scientech Taiwan Ltd. (Taiwan)<German Sales Office>A&D Instruments Thailand Ltd. (Thailand)

URL: aandd.jp

URL: andonline.com

URL: andaustralasia.com.au
URL: andprecision.com
URL: andprecision.com

URL: andk.co.kr
URL: and-rus.ru

URL: aanddindia.in

URL: aandd.com.tw

URL: thai.andprecision.com* GC-ADCC-01-PR1-22a

355/13.98

Extension cable (2 m)

210/8.27

GC-08