Check Weighing Scales
FS-6Ki
FS-15Ki
FS-30Ki

1WMPD4001332A

This Manual and Marks
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follows:
WARNINGCAUTION

A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious injury.
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Note This manual is subject to change without notice at any time to improve the product. No part of thismanual may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the priorwritten consent of the A&D Company.
Product specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the
manufacture.

Copyright

2018

Contents
1. COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................. 3
2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 4
3. UNPACKING .................................................................................................... 4
4. CAUTION ......................................................................................................... 5
4-1. Precautions for Installing the Scale ........................................................... 5
4-2. Precautions for Operating the Scale.......................................................... 5
4-3. Precautions for Storing the Scale .............................................................. 5
5. SETTING UP .................................................................................................... 6
5-1. Attaching a display pod to the display support column .............................. 6
5-2. Installing the scale..................................................................................... 6
6. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 7
7. BASIC OPERATION .......................................................................................11
7-1. Turning the power ON and OFF ...............................................................11
7-2. Selecting a weighing unit..........................................................................11
7-3. Basic operation ........................................................................................11
7-4. Weighing with Preset Tare....................................................................... 12
7-5. To Clear a Tare Weight ............................................................................ 12
7-6. Weight display resolution ........................................................................ 13
7-7. Simplified operation mode....................................................................... 13
7-8. LCD backlight.......................................................................................... 13
8. CHECK WEIGHING ......................................................................................... 14
8-1. Target weight setting mode ..................................................................... 14
8-2. Upper & Lower limits weight setting mode .............................................. 17
8-3. The comparator memory ......................................................................... 18
8-4. AUTO-TARE FUNCTION......................................................................... 20
9. ANALOG SWEEP DISPLAY............................................................................. 21
9-1. Selecting a display mode ........................................................................ 21
9-2. Example of the analog sweep display ..................................................... 22
10. CALIBRATION ............................................................................................. 24
10-1. Calibration using a weight ..................................................................... 24
10-2. Gravity acceleration correction.............................................................. 25
11. FUNCTIONS................................................................................................. 26
11-1. The procedure for setting parameters.................................................... 26
11-2. Function list ........................................................................................... 27112. HC-02i

BATTERY ...................................................................................... 30

12-1. Using the HC-02 i SLA Battery .............................................................. 30
13. FS-03i

RS-232C / RELAY OUTPUT .......................................................... 32

13-1. Installation ............................................................................................. 32
13-2. FS-03i Specifications............................................................................. 33
13-3. Command Mode.................................................................................... 36
13-4. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) function........................................... 40
14. FS-04i

RS-422 / 485 / RELAY OUTPUT.................................................... 43

14-1. Installation ............................................................................................. 43
14-2. FS-04i Specifications............................................................................. 44
14-3. Data output............................................................................................ 45
15. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 47
15-1. Specifications ........................................................................................ 47
15-2. Dimensions ........................................................................................... 48
16. GRAVITY ACCELERATION MAP ................................................................ 49

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1. COMPLIANCE
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 to comply with thelimits of a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules.
These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference
when equipment is operated in a commercial environment. If this unit is operated in a
residential area it might cause some interference and under these circumstances theuser would be required to take, at his own expense, whatever measures arenecessary to eliminate the interference.
(FCC = Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.A.)

Classification of protection provided by enclosures
 The equipment is designed to comply with the IP Code of IEC 60529.
The “IP65” is explained as follows:“IP”

International Protection.

“6”

Against ingress of solid foreign objects.
Dust-tight. No ingress of dust.

“5”

Against ingress of water with harmful effects.
Protected against water jets (no power full jets). Water projected in jets
against the enclosure form any direction shall have no harmful effects.

NSF listed
 The equipment is certified and listed to NSF/ANSI Standard 169 by NSF
International. NSF International evaluated the equipment and certified that it iscompliant with food protection and sanitation requirements for the design,
construction and materials.

32. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how this scale works and how to get the most out of it interms of performance.
FS-i series check weighing scales have the following features: The FS-i series has three kinds of weight display resolution, 1/3,000, 1/6,000(~1/7,500) and 1/12,000 (~1/15,000) to cover various applications.
 There are 2 sizes of weighing pan. The FS-30Ki has a larger pan and the FS-6Ki /FS-15Ki has a smaller pan.
 Weighing units are kg kilogram, g gram, lb pound; oz ounce; and lb-oz pound andounce.
 Waterproof to IP-65 specifications.
 Constructed from stainless steel for harsh working environment.
 Large liquid crystal display with back lighting and analog sweep display of 60
segments with back lighting.
 Scale may be operated by AC power source or an optional SLA (sealed lead acid)battery.
 Built in comparator with large and bright LED display of results.
 Three colors of comparator results for better visibility.
 Two modes of comparator operation, Target weight setting and Upper/Lower limits
setting.
 Optional serial data and comparator relay interface.

3. UNPACKING
Unpack the scale carefully and keep the packing material if you are likely to transport
the scale again in the future.
When unpacking, check whether all of the following items are included:

CAUTION
Do not pull the load cell cable.

Instruction manual
Display pod

FS-i series

Weighing pan

Main power cord

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please confirm that the main
power type is correct for yourlocal voltage and receptacle.

Base unit44. CAUTION
4-1. Precautions for Installing the Scale Ground the scale so that the user will not be subjected an electric shock.
 Do not handle the main power cord with wet hands.
 The AC plug is not water-resistant. Install it in an area where it does not get wet.
 Do not install the scale where there is flammable or corrosive gas present.
 Do not install the scale under water.
 Do not pull, fold or arrange cables forcibly.

Consider following conditions to get the most from your scale.
 Install the scale where the temperature and relative humidity is stable. There is nodraft and a stable power source is available.
 Install the scale on a solid and level surface.
 Do not install the scale in direct sunlight.
 Do not install the scale near heaters or air conditioners.
 Do not install the scale where there is flammable or corrosive gas present.
 Do not install the scale near equipment which produces magnetic fields.
 Do not install the scale in a place where it is apt to be chraged with static electricity,or where the relative humidity is lower than 45% RH. Plastic and isolators are apt tobe charged with static electricity.
 Do not use an unstable power source.

4-2. Precautions for Operating the Scale Periodically ensure that the weighing value is correct.
 Calibrate the scale periodically to keep weighing accuracy (See “10. CALIBRATION”).
 Calibrate the scale when you move it to another location.
 Do not place anything on the pan that is heavier than the weighing capacity.
 Do not apply a shock load to the scale.
 Do not use a sharp instrument such as a pencil or ball-point pen to press the keys.
 Make sure that the STABLE annunciator is ON whenever reading or storing a value.
 We recommend you to press the ZERO or TARE key before each weighing toprevent possible error.

4-3. Precautions for Storing the Scale Do not disassemble the scale.
 Do not use solvents to clean the scale.
 For best cleaning of the display pod, wipe with a lint free cloth that is dry or
moistened with warm water and mild detergent.
 The base unit is can be cleaned with gentle water jet and brushing. Dry the unit wellbefore use.
 Do not use a powerful water jet.
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5. SETTING UP
5-1. Attaching a display pod to the display support column
1. Take out whole of the scale from the box
taking care not to pull the load cell cable.
2. Remove 2 clamps and 2 M4x12 screws.

Display pod

3. Attach the display pod to the display
support column and tighten theM4x12 screws removed at step 2.
4. Attach the clamps and tighten themafter tilting the display pod where
you like to use.

Clamp
M4x12 screws

 Put the excess part of the load cell
cable into the display support
columnClamp

5-2. Installing the scale
1. Select the place for installing the scale.
Refer to “Cautions for installing the scale”
below.
2. Adjust the level of the base, using the spirit
level and leveling feet. There is an extra footunder the display support column. Adjust
this foot to reach floor after adjusting thelevel of the base.

Earthterminal

ClampsSpiritlevel

Leveling footEarthterminal

Columnsupport foot3. Connect the main power cord to the outlet thathas the earth wiring.

4. If necessary, adjust the viewing angle of thedisplay by loosening the 2 clamps, changing
the angle and re-tightening the clamps.

66. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Display pod
CAL switch cover
Cable hook
DisplaycolumnEarthterminal

Weighing pan

Columnsupport footSpirit level

Leveling foot

5

2

1
`

6

8
7
9
10

4

3

4

11

7

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1

WEIGHT DATA DISPLAY.
This display shows the weight on the weighing pan.

2

WEIGHING UNIT INDICATOR.
This display area shows the weighing unit in use.

3

ANALOG WEIGHT DISPLAY.
This scale has a 60 segments analog sweep display representing zero to fullscale when the simple weighing mode display is selected. In the limit checkweighing display mode, this display shows comparison limits and results.

4

OVER RANGE INDICATORS.
This mark comes ON when the weight is outside the range of analog sweep
display..

5

COMPARISON INDICATORS.
The indicators LO (RED), OK (GREEN) and HI (YELLOW) show the results of
the weight comparison.

6

STABLE ANNUNCIATOR.
This annunciator will come ON when the weight reading is STABLE.

7

ZERO ANNUNCIATOR.
This annunciator will come ON when the scale is showing the center of ZERO.

8NET ANNUNCIATOR.
This annunciator will come ON when the scale is displaying the NET weight on
the weighing pan.

9

PT ANNUNCIATOR.
This annunciator will come ON when the scale is displaying the preset tareweight.

10 PRINT ANNUNCIATOR.
This annunciator will come ON for a moment when the scale sends out theweight data by pressing the PRINT key or auto-printing.
11 PRECAUTION AGAINST LOW BATTERY.
This annunciator will come ON when the optional battery is getting close to low
battery.
12 KEYPAD.
A 13 key pad provides control and number keys.

8Description of Key Operations
ON/OFF Key
The ON/OFF key turn the power on or off. When turned on,
the scale will be automatically set to zero (power-on zero).

ZERO / ± Key
The ZERO key zeros the scale when the weight is stable(STABLE annunciator ON). In the data entry sequence this key
switches the sign “+” and “-”.

TARE KeyThe TARE key switches the scale to net weight mode andzeros the weight display when the weight is plus and stable.
The ZERO and NET annunciators will come ON.

PT KeyThe PTpad.

key is used to enter a tare weight via the 10-key

SAMPLE / 9 Key
The SAMPLE key will register the sample weight as thetarget. In the data entry sequence this key displays the number
9.

KEY / 8 Key
The KEY key allows you to enter a target weight using the
keypad. In the data entry sequence this key displays thenumber 8.

RECALL / 7 Key
The RECALL key is used to recall target weight and/or
HI/LO limits. In the data entry sequence this key displays thenumber 7.

HI / 6 Key
The HI key allows you to enter the comparator HI limit
using the numeric keypad. In the data entry sequence this key
displays the number 6.

LO / 5 Key
The LO key allows you to enter the comparator LO limit
using the numeric keypad. In the data entry sequence this key
displays the number 5.

9STORE / 4 Key
The STORE key is used to store target weight and/or HI/LO
limits. In the data entry sequence this key displays the number
4.

DISP. / 3 Key
When the DISP. key is pressed the analog weight display
steps through the 4 available modes of simple weighing, target
weighing, limit check weighing and display off. In the data entry
sequence this key displays the number 3.

UNITS / 1 Key
The UNITS key is used to select the desired weighing unit .
In the data entry sequence this key displays the number 1.

PRINT / ENT Key
The PRINT key is used when the serial data option FS-03i
or FS-04i is installed and sends one data string. In the data
entry sequence this key is used to ENTER the numeric data
into the scale memory.

C Key
The C key is used to clear an incorrect data entry from thenumeric keys.

0 and 2 Keys
These keys are used to display the number 0 or 2 during a data
entry sequence.

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7. BASIC OPERATION
7-1. Turning the power ON and OFF
1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the power ON.
All the display symbols are displayed and the scale waits for the weighing data to
become stable.
After the weighing value internally becomes stable, the display turns off for a
moment and zero is shown with the ZERO annunciator (power-on zero).
If the weighing value is unstable, the display will continue to “88888888”. Check ifanything touches the weighing pan, or check if there is strong wind or vibration.
The range for power-on zero is within ±50% of the weighing capacity (kg) around thecalibrated zero point.
If the power is switched ON while there is a load beyond this range, the scale shows“-------”. Remove the load on the weighing pan.
2. Pressing the

ON/OFF

key again, and the power will be switched OFF.

 Auto power-off function
It is possible to have the power automatically switched OFF, if zero is displayed forapproximately 5 minutes. See “11-2. Function list” and set the function “F1-1”.

7-2. Selecting a weighing unit
Press theUNITS

key to select the weighing unit if necessary.

lb

oz

lb-oz

kg

g

 It is possible to specify the display unit that will be shown first when the power isswitched on. See the Function “F3”.
 In some countries or areas “kg” or “g” only is available and thenot work.

UNITS

key does

7-3. Basic operation
1. Press the

ON/OFF

key to switch on the scale.

2. Select a weighing unit using the

UNITS

key if necessary.

3. When the display doesn’t show zero, press the
zero.

ZERO

key to set the display to

4. When using a tare (container), place the container on the weighing pan, and press
the TARE key to set the display to zero (net weight display).
5. Place the item to be weighed on the pan or in the container, and wait for the STABLE
annunciator to come on and read the value.
6. Remove the item from the weighing pan.
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Note for the Legal for Trade Models
 The range for power-on zero is within ±10% of the weighing capacity around thecalibrated zero point.
 The ZERO key will zero the scale if the weight is within ±2% of the weighing
capacity around the power-on zero point. The ZERO annunciator turns on. When theweight exceeds ±2% of the weighing capacity, the key does not work.

7-4. Weighing with Preset Tare
Using

PT

key, known tare weight can be entered via the 10-key pad.

1. Remove everything on weighing pan.
2. Press the PT key. The display will blink with the preset tare weight previously
entered, or will show blank if there is no preset tare entered.
3. Use the 10-key pad to display the known tare weight.
 If you hit the wrong key, press theagain.

C

key to return to the display at step 2 and try

4. Press the ENT key. The weight display changes to net weight mode and the NET
annunciator comes on.
5. Place the item together with the tare (container) to display the net weight.

7-5. To Clear a Tare Weight
Either:
1. Remove all items from the weighing pan.
2. Press theZEROkey. Then the display will go to zero and tare will be cleared.

 The NET annunciator goes off.
 In some countries or areas, the ZERO key does not clear the tare weight. Press
the TARE key after zeroing at step 2. Then the tare weight will be cleared.

Or:
1. Press the PT key. The display will blink with the preset tare weight previously
entered, or will show blank if there is no preset tare entered.
2. Press the0

key and .press the

ENT

key.

3. The tare weight is cleared and the NET annunciator goes off.

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7-6. Weight display resolution
The FS-i series has three kinds of weight display resolution, NORMAL, HIGH andHIGHER. The following is about “kg” and “lb” display for reference. See the “12.
SPECIFICATIONS” in detail.
NORMAL:HIGH:
HIGHER:

1/3,000
1/6,000 ~ 1/7,500 (depending on capacity)
1/12,000 ~ 1/15,000 (depending on capacity)

The factory setting is the NORMAL resolution, but it is possible to change by Function“F2”. Set this function according to the application.
 The resolution of the Legal for Trade Models is fixed to NORMAL, and thesetting F2 cannot be changed.

7-7. Simplified operation mode
If desired, the FS-i scale can be set in a Simplified Operation Mode. There are twokinds of mode according to the Function F14-1 and F14-2. In this mode, the following
keys are active.

f14-1:

Set the upper/lower limits in the setting F14-0 fist and change it to F14-1. Then,the target weight only can be set using the SAMPLE key. This setting will be
used with Function F7-1 or F7-2.

f14-2:

Set the target weight and upper/lower limits in the setting F14-0, and change it toF14-2. Then, The settings can not be changed accidentally.
 Be sure to set the Function F3 (weighing unit to be used) and F16 (analog
sweep display mode) together with the setting above. Because the weighing
unit and analog display cannot be changed in the simplified operation mode.

7-8. LCD backlight
The Function F17 controls how the LCD backlight turns off. If F17-2 or F17-3 isselected, the backlight will automatically turn off after the weight display continues to bestable for 30 or 60 seconds. It will turn on when the weight changes more than 4d (d=minimum display division) or any key operation is pressed.

138. CHECK WEIGHING
The FS-i series provides for easy check weighing of products. There are twocomparison modes according to number of parameters to set, “Target weight settingmode” and ”Upper & lower limits weight setting mode”. The comparator results areindicated by HI (yellow), OK (green) or LO (red) lights on the display. The results arealso audible by the buzzer inside the scale.
The analog sweep display will help to see where the weight is in the OK range or how
far from the OK range. See “9. ANALOG SWEEP DISPLAY” in detail.
If the optional FS-03i or FS-04i is installed, comparator relay output is also available.
 It is necessary to set the "comparator function (F8-0 ~ F8-6)" parameters, upper limit(HI), lower limit (LO) and target weight (Target weight setting mode only) in advanceto use comparator function.
 Select the operating conditions to compare (see the Function F8).
F8-0: Comparator OFF.
F8-1: Compare when weight is stable or moving.
F8-2: Compare when weight is stable. (STABLE annunciator lit.)
F8-3: Compare when weight is stable or moving and more than +4d or less than -4d.
F8-4: Compare when weight is stable and more than +4d or less than -4d.
F8-5: Compare when weight is stable or moving and more than +4d above zero.
F8-6: Compare when weight is stable and more than +4d above zero.
d = minimum weight display in “kg”. (see “15-1 Specifications”)
 If necessary, use the buzzer sound for comparator results. The Function set thebuzzer to sound with which result (see the Function F9).
 The brightness of comparator lights is adjustable. See the Function F15 to adjust.

8-1. Target weight setting mode
The TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE uses a target weight and +/- deviation fromthe target. The target weight is entered via the 10-key pad or a sample product to beweighed. The upper (HI) and lower (LO) limits are entered via the 10-key pad. Those
will be deviation weight or % of the target weight.
 Set the Function setting “F7-1 Target weight setting mode with HI/LO limit weight” or“F7-2 Target weight setting mode with HI/LO limit % of the target weight”.
 The formula to compare is as follows:
LO < Lower limit value ≤ OK ≤ Upper limit value < HI
Lower limit value = Target weight – LO limit
Upper limit value = Target weight + HI limit

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Setting the target weight by sample
1. Press the ZERO
necessary.

key to zero the weight display if

2. Place the sample on the weighing pan. The display
shows the sample item’s weight.
3. Press the SAMPLE key. The sample weight flashes
and the central part of analog display turns on.
 Press the ON/OFF key orwithout anything changed.

SAMPLE-000.
000◄-003.000-003.000

key to exit

4. Wait for the STABLE annunciator to come on and press
the ENT key to store the sample weight in memory.
5. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

for a few seconds and-5toredSetting the target weight by key
1. Press the KEY key and the last target weightentered will flash and the central part of analog display
turns on.

-003.500

2. Enter the target weight via the 10-key pad.

-003.000 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the oldtarget weight is re-displayed. Continue data entry again.
 You can place minus value using the
key toggles the sign.
3. Press the

ENT±key. This

key to store the target weight in memory.

4. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

for a few seconds and-5toredSetting the HI limit weight and LO limit weight Set the Function setting “F7-1 Target weight setting mode with HI/LO limit weight”.
1. Press the HI key. Then, the last HI limit weightentered will flash and the right part of analog display
turns on.

2. Enter the HI limit weight via the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the old
HI limit weight is re-displayed. Continue data entry
again.
 You cannot enter the “+” or “-” sign for the LO limit.
15-000.060-000.050

3. Press the

ENT

key to store the HI limit weight in memory.
for a few seconds and-5tored

5. Press the LO key. Then, the last LO limit weightentered will flash and the left part of analog display
turns on.

-000.040

4. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

6. Enter the LO limit weight via the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the LO
limit weight is re-displayed. Continue data entry again.

-000.030

 You cannot enter the “+” or “-” sign for the LO limit.
7. Press the

ENT

key to store the LO limit weight in memory.

8. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

for a few seconds and-5tored Example:
Target weight: 3.000 kg, HI limit weight: 0.050 kg, LO limit weight: 0.030 kg
Then,Upper limit = 3.000 kg + 0.050 kg = 3.050 kg
Lower limit = 3.000 kg - 0.030 kg = 2.970 kg
LO: weight < 2.970 kg
OK: 2.970 kg ≤ weight ≤ 3.050 kg
HI: 3.050 kg < weight

Setting the HI limit % and LO limit % Set the Function setting “F7-2 Target weight setting mode with HI/LO limit %”.
1. Press the HI key. Then, the last HI limit % entered
will flash and the right part of analog display turns on.

2. Enter the HI limit % via the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the old
HI limit % is re-displayed. Continue data entry again.

-0001.50-0001.00

 You cannot enter the “+” or “-” sign for the HI limit.
3. Press the

ENT

key to store the HI limit % in memory.

4. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

for a few seconds and16-5tored5. Press the LO key. Then, the last LO % weightentered will flash and the left part of analog display
turns on.

6. Enter the LO limit weight via the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the LO
limit % is re-displayed. Continue data entry again.

-0000.60-0000.50

 You can not enter the “+” or “-” sign for the LO limit.
7. Press the

ENT

key to store the LO limit % in memory.

8. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

for a few seconds and-5tored The HI/LO limit % has 2 decimal places fixed in the setting mode above.
 The HI/LO limit weight entered in the previous section will not be converted to %, andvice versa.
 Example:
Target weight: 3.000 kg, HI limit weight: 1.00 %, LO limit weight: 0.50 %Then,Upper limit = 3.000 kg + 3.000kg x 1.00 % = 3.030 kg
Lower limit = 3.000 kg - 3.000kg x 0.50 % = 2.985 kg

8-2. Upper & Lower limits weight setting mode
The UPPER & LOWER LIMITS WEIGHT SETTING MODE uses an upper limit weight
and a lower limit weight. The target weight is not used. These upper (HI) and lower (LO)limits are entered via the 10-key pad directly.
 Set the Function “F7-0 Upper & Lower limit weight setting”.
 The formula to compare is as follows:
LO < Lower limit value ≤ OK ≤ Upper limit value < HI

Setting the upper (HI) limit weight and lower (LO) limit weight Set the Function “F7-0 Upper & Lower limit weight setting”.
1. Press the HI key and the last HI limit weight entered
will flash and the right part of analog display turns on.

2. Enter the HI limit weight via the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the old HI
limit weight is re-displayed. Continue data entry again.
 You can enter minus value using the
toggles the sign.

±

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key. This key-002.340-003.050

3. Press the

ENT

key to store the HI limit weight in memory.
for a few seconds and-5tored

5. Press the LO key and the last LO limit weightentered will flash.

-003.560

4. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

6. Enter the LO limit weight via the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong key, press the C key and the LO
limit weight is re-displayed. Continue data entry again.
 You can enter minus value using the
toggles the sign.
7. Press theENT±-002.950

key. This key

key to set the LO limit weight in memory.

8. The display shows 5tored
returns to weighing mode.

for a few seconds and-5tored Example:
Upper (HI) limit weight: 3.050 kg, Lower (LO) limit weight: 2.950 kg
Then,
LO: weight < 2.950 kg
OK: 2.950 kg ≤ weight ≤ 3.050 kg
HI: 3.050 kg < weight

8-3. The comparator memory
The FS-i scale can store up to 100 comparator limits by 2 digit numbers, form 00 to 99.
 To use this function, the scale must not be set to the simplified operation mode.

Storing a set of limits in memory
1. Set the comparator data according to the previous sections “8-1. Target weight
setting mode” (target weight, HI limit and LO limit) or “8-2. Upper & Lower limits
weight setting mode” (HI limit and LO limit).
2. Press the STORE
show 5d 00 .

key. Then the display will

3. Press the memory number, for example 6.

-f5d-00

key, the scale-f5d-06

4. Press the ENT key to store the data to into thememory. The display shows 5tored for a few
seconds and returns to weighing mode.

-5tored If you stop to store, press thereturns to the weighing mode.

C

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Recalling a set of limits from memory
1. Press the RECALL
show rd 00 .

key. Then the display will

2. Press the memory number, for example 3.
 If you stop to recall, press thereturns to the weighing mode.
3. Press the

ENTC

key, the scale-frd-00-frd-03

key to recall the data from the memory.

4. The display shows a set of data for a few seconds one by one and returns toweighing mode.

TARGET WEIGHT(Target weight setting mode only)-003.000

HI LIMIT-000.050

LO LIMIT-000.030
WEIGHING MODE

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8-4. AUTO-TARE FUNCTION
The auto-tare function will be used with comparator function enabled. If the weightvalue is within the OK range and stable for seconds of time, then the scale willautomatically tare the weight and show zero. The Function “f22” designates thetiming to tare automatically.
 To use the auto-tare function, set the function settings below.
f08-1:
Compare all weighing data (the other setting may be used dependingon the application).
f21-1:
Auto-tare function enabled.
f22-0~9: Select the timing to tare automatically to avoid the wrong tareoperation.
 Take-away check weighing “f24-1”
To use the scale with take-away check weighing (negative comparison), set the
Function “f24-1” together with the auto-tare function enabled “f21-1”. The scale
operates as “take-away the stuff”  “OK and stable”  “auto-tare”  “take-away
the stuff”  ······.
In this mode, the comparator results are shown as below.
f07-1:-(|Target|+HI limit)
f07-0:-|Upper limit|
Negative value
HI-(|Target|-LO limit)-|Lower limit|
Net 0
OK

Weight display

LO When the Function “f23-1 Tares the initial (container) weight.” is set:
To start the auto-tare function application, usually the weight of container (filledwith stuff) must be tared using the TATE key. When the Function “f23-1 ” is set,
the scale will tare the initial (container weight) weight automatically.
Remove all load on the weighing pan to return to zero point, the tare weight will be
automatically cleared. If the scale could not return to zero point because of thezero shift, press the ZERO key to clear the tare weight.
 If the scale is equipped with the optional RS-232C interface, the OK weighing data
only can be sent out automatically. Set the Function setting “f06-7 Auto-print
mode +/- data & OK”.

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9. ANALOG SWEEP DISPLAY
The FS-i series has a 60 segments analog sweep display. The
its display mode.

DISP.

key switches

Simple weighing display
Target weighing display

Except the UPPER & LOWER
LIMIT WEIGHT SETTING MODE
(F07-0).

Limit check weighing display
Analog display OFF
 It is possible to specify the display mode that will be shown first when the power isswitched on. See the Function F16.
 Use the analog sweep display with positive target and limit weights.

9-1. Selecting a display mode
Simple weighing display mode
The 60 segments represent zero to full scale. When the scale is in the net mode, theanalog sweep display shows net weight.
In the TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE (F07-1 or F07-2), the target weight will beshown on the display as a flashing segment.
 The UPPER & LOWER LIMIT WEIGHT SETTING MODE (F07-0) does not show thetarget weight segment.

Target weighing display mode
The 60 segments represent zero to full scale. When the scale is in the net mode, theanalog sweep display shows net weight.
In the TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE, the 40th segment will flash as the target
weight. Thus the 60 segments represent the relative weight that the target weight isscaled to the 40 segments.
As the weight increases, the analog segments approach the flashing segment. This will
provide a simple way of filling the container to the target weight.
 The UPPER & LOWER LIMIT WEIGHT SETTING MODE (F07-0) does not have thisdisplay.

Limit check weighing display mode
The display shows comparison limits and results. The lower limit is shown at the 21st
segment flashing and the upper limit is shown at the 40th segment flashing. The results
will be known by the segments turned on.

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9-2. Example of the analog sweep display
Simple weighing display mode
FS-30Ki / d=0.01 kg
TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE
(F07-1 or F07-2)
Target weight
Target weight = 15.00 kg.
Net weight display (tare entered)-00005.00

NET ◄ZERO ◄

FS-30Ki / d=0.01 kg
UPPER & LOWER LIMIT WEIGHT SETTING MODE
(F07-0)-00015.00

Target weighing display mode
FS-30Ki / d=0.01 kg
TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE
(F07-1 or F07-2)
Target weight
Target weight = 15.00 kg.

-00010.00

 As the weight increases, the analog segments
approach the flashing segment. This will
provide a simple way of filling a container to atarget weight.
 The UPPER & LOWER LIMIT WEIGHT SETTING MODE (F07-0) does not have thisdisplay mode.

Limit check weighing display mode
FS-30Ki / d=0.01 kg
TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE
(F07-1 or F07-2)
Target weight = 5.00 kg.
HI = 0.10 kg, LO = 0.09 kg

Below the lower limit

Upper limit-00004.80

Lower limit
Within the limits-00005.00

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Above the upper limit-00005.20

FS-30Ki / d=0.01 kg
UPPER & LOWER LIMIT WEIGHT SETTING MODE
(F07-0)Target weight = 5.00 kg.
Upper limit
HI = 10.10 kg, LO = 9.91 kg

Below the lower limit-00009.80

Lower limit
Within the limits-00010.00

Above the upper limit-00010.20

 Outside the range of the analog sweep display
FS-30Ki / d=0.01 kg
NET ◄TARGET WEIGHT SETTING MODE
ZERO ◄(F07-1 or F07-2)
Target weight = 5.00 kg.
HI = 0.10 kg, LO = 0.09 kg
Lower than range

Below the lower limit-00000.00
Above the upper limit-00005.43
Higher than range

2310. CALIBRATIONThis function adjusts the scale for accurate weighing.
Calibrate the scale in the following cases.
 When the scale is first used.
 When the scale has bee moved.
 When the ambient environment haschanged.
 For regular calibration.

Calibration (CAL) switch

CAL switch
cover

Loose the lock screws on the rear side ofthe display pod, and remove the CAL
switch cover. Then, there is a calibration
switch inside.

10-1. Calibration using a weight
1. Warm up the scale for at least half an hour with nothing on the weighing pan.
 Change Function setting “F1” or place something on the pan to disable the auto
power-off function.
2. Press and hold the calibration (CAL) switch until
Cal
appears, and release the switch.

 Press and hold the 0 key for about 5 seconds,-00Cal00

then you can also enter the calibration mode.
 Press the ON/OFF
calibration.

key or CAL switch to exit without

3. Press the ENT key, then the gravity acceleration
value will be displayed.

 It is not necessary to set the gravity acceleration-009.7985

value when calibrating the scale with a calibration
weight at the place where it is to be used. (See thenext section about the gravity acceleration
correction.)
4. Press thedisplayed.

ENT

key, then the

Cal 0will be-00Cal00

5. Make sure that there is nothing on the weighing pan,and wait until the STABLE annunciator turns on.
6. Press the ENT key. The scale calibrate the zero
point, and the display shows “5pn 1” and the weightvalue to calibrate (SPAN calibration).

 The weight value is equal to the capacity. Whenyou enter with “kg” or “g” mode, then the value is“kg”. Entering with “lb” or “oz”, then “lb”.

-05pn010-00030.00

 If you do not need SPAN calibration, turn the power off to exit from the calibration
procedure.
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7. To calibrate with the different weight, change thedisplayed value using the 10-key pad.
 If you hit the wrong number, press the C key. The
value returns to the capacity and enter again.

-00020.00

8. Place the calibration weight on the pan with the samevalue as displayed, and wait until the STABLE
annunciator turns on.
9. Press the ENT key. The scale calibrate SPAN andendwill appear. Remove the weight from the pan,and turns the power off.

-00end00

 NoteThe value set in step 7 will be cleared after the power is switched off.
If the scale will suppose to move to another location, set the gravity
acceleration value for the current location and calibrate the scaleaccording to the procedure above. See the next section to set thevalue.

10-2. Gravity acceleration correction
When the scale is first used or has been moved to different place, it should becalibrated using a calibration weight.
But if a calibration weight is not available, the gravity acceleration correction willcompensate the scale. Change the gravity acceleration value of the scale to the valueof area where the scale will be used. Refer to the gravity acceleration map appended tothe end of this manual.

 NoteIt is not necessary to set the gravity acceleration correction whencalibrating the scale with a calibration weight at the place where it is
to be used.
1. At step 3. of the previous section “10-1. Calibration
using a weight”, enter a new value using 10-key pad.
 The integral part “9” is fixed and enter the value after
the decimal point.

-009.8050

 If you hit the wrong number, press the C key. The
value returns to the original number. Enter again.
2. Press thedisplayed.

ENT

key, then the

Cal 0will be3. If necessary to calibrate the scale using a calibration
weight, go to step 5 of “10-1. Calibration using aweight”. To finish the setting, turn the power off.

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-00Cal00

11. FUNCTIONSThe scale has Function settings to expand your applications.
The parameters set in the Function settings are maintained even if the power switchedoff.

-f01-01
Function number

Parameter11-1. The procedure for setting parameters
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold the ZERO key and turn the poweron via the ON/OFF key. Then the fist function
number is displayed.
3. Enter the Function number using the 10-ley pad.
4. Press theappears.

ENT

key. Then the parameter stored is

3. Enter the parameter value using the 10-ley pad.
 If you do not need to change the parameter, turn the
power off without pressing ENT key.
 If you like to go to the next function number, press theZERO key and set the new parameter if necessary.
4. Press the ENT key. The display showsend
a few seconds and returns to weighing mode.

for Be sure to press the ENT key because all of the newparameters are not stored until
end
is displayed.

26-f01-01-f07-01-f07-01-f07-00-f08-01-00end00

11-2. Function list
Item
Auto power-off
function
Display
resolution
Weighing unit
when poweredon
Serial interface
Baud rate
Serial interface
Data bit / Parity
Serial interface
Data output
mode

Comparison
mode

Function number f 1- 0
f 1- 1
 f 2- 0
f 2- 1
f 2- 2
f 3- 0f 3- 1
 f 3- 2
f 3- 3f 3- 4
 f 4- 0
f 4- 1
f 4- 2
 f 5- 0
f 5- 1
f 5- 2
f 6- 0f 6- 1
 f 6- 2
f 6- 3
f 6- 4f 6- 5f 6- 6f 6- 7f 7- 0 f 7- 1
f 7- 2Comparator
operatingcondition

Comparator
buzzerResponse /Filtering

Description
Auto power-off disabled
Auto power-off enabled
Normal (1/3,000 class)High (1/6,000~1/7,500 class)Higher (1/12,000~1/15,000 class)
kg
g
lb
oz
lb-oz
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
7 bit / Even parity
7 bit / Odd parity
8 bit / Non parity
Stream mode
Command mode
Print key mode

Auto-print mode + data
Auto-print mode +/- data
Multi-connection with Print key mode (RS-422/485)
Auto-print mode + data & OK
Auto-print mode +/- data & OK

Automaticallypower off
Legal for trade isNormal only.
Factory
setting
may be different
depending on the
area
to
be
shipped.

Optional RS232C/422/485
Optional RS232C/422/485
Optional RS232C/422/485.
The UFC format
is applicable tof6-2 to 4.

Upper & Lower limits weight setting mode Way to set
Target weight setting mode with parameters.
HI/LO limit weight
Target weight setting mode with
HI/LO limit % of the target weight
Comparator disabled
Conditions toCompares all datacompare.
Compares all stable datad = minimum
Compares data > +4d or < -4d
display division
Compares stable data > +4d or < -4dCompares data > +4d
Compares stable data > +4d
Buzzer does not sound.
Buzzer sounds
Buzzer sounds at LO
according toBuzzer sounds at OK
the comparator
Buzzer sounds at LO and OK
results
Buzzer sounds at HI
Buzzer sounds at LO and HI
Buzzer sounds at OK and HI
Buzzer sounds at LO, OK and HI
SoftwareFast / Weak (sensitive)
filteringf 8- 0 f 8- 1
f 8- 2
f 8- 3
f 8- 4
f 8- 5
f 8- 6
 f 9- 0
f 9- 1
f 9- 2
f 9- 3
f 9- 4
f 9- 5
f 9- 6
f 9- 7
f10- 0 f10- 1
f10- 2
f10- 3
Slow / Strong (stable)
f10- 4
 Factory setting
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Function number
Item
Description
Stability detection
Condition to
Narrow
f11- 0width
detect stability
 f11- 1
Wide
f11- 2
Stability detection
Short
f12- 0time f12- 1Long
f12- 2
Zero tracking
Zerotracking OFF
Legal for tradef13- 0
Zero tracking ON, 0.5d/sec
models cannot
 f13- 1
set F13-2 and 3.
f13- 2
Zero tracking ON, 1.0d/sec
f13- 3
Zero tracking ON, 2.0d/sec
 f14- 0
Key operation
All keys enabled
Simplified
ON/OFF, ZERO, TARE, SAMPLE & operation
f14- 1
available
PRINT/ENT only enabled.
ON/OFF, ZERO & TARE only enabled
f14- 2Brightness
Comparator lightf15- 0Dark
controlbrightness
f15- 1
f15- 2
f15- 3
f15- 4f15- 5
 f15- 6
f15- 7Brightf15- 8
 f16- 0
Analog sweep
Simple weighing display mode
display when
Targetweighing display mode
f16- 1
powered on
Limit check weighing display mode
f16- 2
Display off
f16- 3
LCD backlight
Always OFF
Weight change
f17- 0or key operation
 f17- 1
Always ON
Turns off after 30 sec. weight stability turns on.
f17- 2
Turns off after 60 sec. weight stability
f17- 3

Serial interface
Optional RSf18- 00 00 RS-232C must be set to this.
Address
232C/422/485
f18- ## ## = 01~99 RS-422/485
 f19- 0
Serial interface
RS-232C
RS-422
f19- 1
RS-485f19- 2
Serial interface
Reply to the command is sent.
F6-1
f20- 0operation mode f20- 1
No reply to the command.
UFC format
F6-2, 3 or 4
f20- 2

f210
Auto-tarefunctiondisabled.
Auto-tare function
f21- 1
Auto-tare function enabled.
 Factory setting

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Item

Function number

f22- 0f22- 1
 f22- 2
f22- 3f22- 4f22- 5f22- 6f22- 7f22- 8f22- 9Auto-tare for the  f23- 0
initial weightf23- 1
Normal/Negativ  f24- 0
e comparison
f24- 1
 Factory setting
Auto-taretimingDescription
Immediately after OK and stable
0.5 sec. after OK and stable
1.0 sec. after OK and stable
1.5 sec. after OK and stable
2.0 sec. after OK and stable
2.5 sec. after OK and stable
3.0 sec. after OK and stable
4.0 sec. after OK and stable
5.0 sec. after OK and stable
6.0 sec. after OK and stable
Function disabled
Tares the initial (container) weight.
Normal comparison
Negative comparison for take-away

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Timing to tareautomaticallyafter the comp.
OK and weightstable.
To be used with
f21-1.

Automatic
operation.

12. HC-02i BATTERY
12-1. Using the HC-02 i SLA Battery
 The scale can be operated with an SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) battery that will becommercially available.
 The scale (with no other options) can be operated with a fully charged battery for;LCD backlight OFF and Comparator light OFF: approximately 80 hours
LCD backlight OFF and Comparator light ON: approximately 55 hours
LCD backlight ON and Comparator light ON: approximately 25 hours
 The battery will take about 15 hours to be fully charged.
 The battery life will vary depending on how the scale is used, the ambient
temperature and so on.
 Use a GS Yuasa Battery NP4-6 (6V, 4Ah).
 There will be risk of explosion if the battery is connected
improperly or replaced with the incorrect type.
 Dispose of a used battery according to the local laws andregulations.

Installing the battery
Do not remove
rubber O-rings.

Hexagon head screws

Battery NP4-6

Rear cover“-” (BLACK) wire

M3x8 screws
Battery support“+” electrode (RED)“+” (RED) wire30“-” electrode (BLACK)1. Disconnect the main power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove the ten hexagon head screws and open the rear cover.
Take care not to drop the rear cover or the wires connecting between front
display and rear cover will be damaged.
3. Loosen the screws fixing the battery support and remove it.
4. Connect the wires inside the display pod to the battery.
Be sure to connect RED wire to positive (+ / RED) terminal and BLACK wire tonegative (- / BLACK) terminal. Or there is a risk of explosion.
5. Place the battery into the rear cover and fix with screws and battery support thatremoved at step 3 above.
6. Attach the rear cover to the front display firmly using the ten hexagon head bolts.
7. Connect the main power cord to the outlet.
8. Press the ON/OFF key and check that the scale works normally.
9. Disconnect the main power cord again and check that the scale still works.

Charging the battery When the weight display shows “lb1”, the battery voltage is low in voltage andshould be recharged. Connect the main power cord to the outlet. The charging
process will start while the scale is powered on or not.
 When the battery is getting close to the low battery, the annunciator (PRECAUTIONAGAINST LOW BATTERY) will come on. Prepare to charge the battery.
 The scale can be used while the battery is charging. After fully charged, the scale willchange the charging process to trickle charge automatically.
 The battery cannot be charged with the OP-04 in operation. Turn the power off tocharge.

 Charge the battery at a temperature between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
Preferably 5°C (41°F) ~ 35°C (95°F) is recommended.

 Charge the battery when using for the first time.
 The battery must be recharged regularly if the scale is not used for a long
period of time. Every 3 months in a warmer area and every 6 months in acooler area will be needed.

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13. FS-03i RS-232C / RELAY OUTPUT
This interface allows the FS-i series to be connected with a multifunction printer or apersonal computer, and the relay outputs for comparator result are obtained.
 The FS-03i unit includes an interface board, a connector cable, a cable gland andtwo screws (M3x6).

13-1. Installation
Ten hexagon screws
Rear coverM3x6 screws
Interface board
Connector cable

Cable gland

From external device

Main board

COM
OK
LO
HI

SHLD
FG
SG
DSR
TXD
RXD

Interface board

6 mm (AWG 26~16)

Terminal block32

1. Disconnect the main power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove the ten hexagon screws and open the rear cover.
3. Connect the cable from external device through the cable gland to the terminal
blocks on the interface board. Also connect a yellow/green wire inside the display
pod directly to “FG” on the terminal block.
Take care not to drop the rear cover or the wires connecting between front
display and rear cover will be damaged.
4. Connect the connector cable included in the FS-03i to the connectors on theinterface board and the main board inside the display pod.
5. Fix the interface board with 2 M3 x 6 screws included in the FS-03i.
6. Tighten the cable gland and attach the rear cover to the front display firmly using theten hexagon bolts.
7. Connect the main power cord to the outlet.
8. Set the function parameters F04, F05, F06, F18, F19 and F20 according yourapplication.

 The FS-03i RS-232C must have settings F18-00 and F19-0.

13-2. FS-03i Specifications
RS-232C Specification
Transmission form
Data format

Asynchronous, bi-directional, half-duplex
Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600 bps
Data:
7 bits + parity 1bit (even / odd) or 8 bits (non-parity)
Start bit:
1 bit
Stop bit:
1 bit
Code:
ASCII
Terminator: CRLF
LSB
0

1

2

3

4

MSB
5
6

Data bit

Start bit

Maximun rating of the Relau Outoput
The maximum rating of the replay output is as follows.
 Maximum voltage:

50V DC Maximum current:

100 mA DC

 Maximum ON resistance:8Ω

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Parity bit

1 (-15V~-5V)
0 (5V~15V)
Stop bitCircuit diagram
1
2
3
4
5
6

Receive data RXD
Transmit data TXD
Data set ready DSR
Signal ground SG
Frame ground FG
Shield SHLD FS-i is designed as DCE (Data Communication Equipment).

1
2
3
4

Solid sate relay

Relay output HI
Relay output LO
Relay output OK
Relay common COM

FS-i inside

Data format
S

T

,

+

0

0

0

Header

0

0

.

0

0

_

Data

k
Unit

g CR LF
Terminator There are 3 headers for the weighing data.
ST:
US:
OL:

Stable weighing data
Unstable weighing data
Out of weighing range

 The data consists of 9 characters including polarity and decimal point.
 There are 5 units.
_ k g: Weighing unit “kg”
_ _ g: Weighing unit “g”_ l b: Weighing unit “lb”
_ o z: Weighing unit “oz”
_ _ %: HI/LO limit % (F07-2)
 Example of data
Weighing data “kg” (+)

S T,+ 0 0 1

Weighing data “g” (-)

S T

,

-

Out of rage (+)

O L,+ 9 9 9
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0 0

2

.

3 4 5 _

kg CR LF

0 0 1 2 3 4 _ _ g CR LF
9 9

9 9 9 _

kg CR LF

Data output mode (F06) Stream Mode (F06-0)
Data is sent continuously. The data-update rate is approximately 20 times per
second. But for 2400 bps, it is too slow to send 20 times. If necessary, set the baudrate 4800 bps or more.
 Command Mode (F06-1)
The scale is controlled by commands that come from an external device, computeretc. See “2-3. Command mode” in detail.
 Print Key Mode (F06-2)
When the weight display is stable, data is sent by pressing the PRINT key. The
PRINT annunciator will turn on for a short while when the data has been sent.
 Auto-print Mode + data (F06-3)
Data is sent if the weight display is stable at +5d (d = weighing display division) andabove. The next transmission can not occur until after the weight display falls below+5d.
 Auto-print Mode +/- data (F06-4)
Data is sent if the weight display is stable at ±5d (d = weighing display division) andabove/below. The next transmission can not occur until after the weight display falls
between –5d and +5d.
The commands can be used in all data output mode (F06-1 is command mode only).
As the new modes, the F06-5, F06-6 and F06-7 are added to the Function “F06”.
 Auto-print Mode + data and OK (F06-6)
Data is sent if the weight display is stable at +5d (d = weighing display division) andabove, and the comparator result OK in addition. The next transmission cannot occur
until after the weight display falls below +5d.
 Auto-print Mode +/- data and OK (F06-7)
Data is sent if the weight display is stable at ±5d (d = weighing display division) andabove/below, and the comparator result OK in addition. The next transmission cannot
occur until after the weight display falls between –5d and +5d.
 Multi-connection with Print key mode (RS-422/485) (F06-5)
This is one of applications when a PC and more than one FS-i (RS-422/485 installed)connected. Refer to “Multi-connection with Print key mode” in detail.

Baud Rate (F04)
Select the baud rate according to the device to be connected.
 2400 bps (F04-0)

Select 2400 bps to connect with an AD-8127.

 4800 bps (F04-1)
 9600 bps (F04-2)

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13-3. Command Mode
 In the command mode, the scale is controlled by commands that come from anexternal device, computer etc.

Command List
Command
Definition
Q
Send data immediately.
Z
Zero the scale when the weight is stable.
T
Tare the scale when the data is stable.
U
Switch the weighing unit.
D
Switch the analog sweep display mode.

Notes
Same as the ZERO key.
Same as the TARE key.
Same as the UNITS key.
Same as the DISP. key.
Set “+” and 6 digit number
without decimal point.

PT

Set a known (preset) tare weight.

CT?PT

Clear tare weight.
Send a preset tare weight in-use.

?TR
?OK
?HI
?LO
OK
HI
LO

Send a tare weight in-use.
Send a target weight in-use.
Send a HI limit value or upper limit weight in-use.
Send a set value.
Send a LO limit value or lower limit weight in-use.
Set a target weight.
Set “+” and 6 digit (5 digit for %)Set a HI limit value or upper limit weight.
number without decimal point.
Set a LO limit value or lower limit weight.

ML

Store the comparator limits into the specified
memory number.

CM

Clear the contents of specified memory number.

Including preset tare.

Examples of command and reply (“_” shows “Space” (20H).)
Examples below are for F20-0 (Reply to command is sent.) Request a weight data.
Command

Q CR LF

Reply

S T , + 0 0 1 2 . 3 4 5 _ k g CR LF Stable Positive Data
U S , + 0 0 0 7 . 8 9 0 _ k g CR LF Unstable Positive Data
O L , + 9 9 9 9 . 9 9 9 _ k g CR LF ‘E’ display Zero the scale.

(No reply for F20-1.)

Command

Z CR LF

Reply

Z CR LF The scale is within the zero range and stable.

36 Tare the scale.

(No reply for F20-1.)

Command

T CR LF

Reply

T CR LF The scale shows positive and stable data.

 Switch the weighing unit. (No reply for F20-1.)
Command

U CR LF

Reply

U CR LF Switch the weighing unit to the next weighing unit.

 Switch the analog sweep display mode. (No reply for F20-1.)
Command

D CR LF

Reply

D CR LF Switch the display mode to the next display mode.

 Set a preset tare weight. (No reply for F20-1.)
CommandP T , + 0 0 1 2 0 0 CR LF Decimal point follows the weight display.

Reply

P T , + 0 0 1 2 0 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki : The preset tare weight 1.200 kg is subtracted and the display shows net
weight.
 Clear tare weight. (No reply for F20-1.)
CommandC T CR LF

Reply

C T CR LF

 Send a preset tare weight in-use.
Command? P T CR LF

Reply

P T , + 0 0 0 1 2 .

0 0 _ k g CR LF

 Send a tare weight in-use.
Command? T R CR LF

Reply

T R , + 0 0 0 1 2 .

0 0 _ k g CR LF

 Send a target weight in-use.
Command? O K CR LF

Reply

O K , + 0 0 0 1 0 .

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0 0 _ k g CR LF

 Send a HI limit value or upper limit weight in-use.
Command? H I CR LF

Reply

H I

, + 0 0 0 3 . 0 5 0 _ k g CR LF Upper limit weight (F07-0)

H I, + 0 0 0 0 . 0 5 0 _ k g CR LF HI limit weight (F07-1)

H I, + 0 0 0 0 1 .

0 0 _ _ % CR LF HI limit % (F07-2)

 Send a LO limit value or lower limit weight in-use.
Command? L O CR LF

Reply

L O , + 0 0 0 2 . 9 5 0 _ k g CR LF Lower limit weight (F07-0)
L O , + 0 0 0 0 . 0 3 0 _ k g CR LF LO limit weight (F07-1)
L O , + 0 0 0 0 0 .

5 0 _ _ % CR LF LO limit % (F07-2)

 Set a target weight. (Use with F07-1 or F07-2. No reply for F20-1.)
CommandO K , + 0 0 1 0 0 0 CR LF Decimal point follows the weight display.

Reply

O K , + 0 0 1 0 0 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki : Target weight 1.000 kg will be set.
 Set a HI limit value or upper limit weight. (No reply for F20-1.)
F07-0 or F07-1 is set, the command should have “+/-” (“+/-” only for F07-1) and 6
digit number without decimal point.
CommandH I, + 0 0 0 2 0 0 CR LF Decimal point follows the weight display.

Reply

H I

, + 0 0 0 2 0 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki :F07-0: 0.200 kg will be set as an upper limit weight.
F07-1: 0.200 kg will be set as a HI limit weight.

F07-2 is set, the command should havepoint.

“+” and 5 digit number without decimal

CommandH I, + 0 0 2 0 0 CR LF Assume 2 decimal place number.

Reply

H I

, + 0 0 2 0 0 CR LF 2.00% will be set as HI limit %.

 Set a LO limit value or lower limit weight. (No reply for F20-1.)
F07-0 or F07-1 is set, the command should have “+/-” (“+/-” only for F07-1.) and 6
digit number without decimal point.
Command

L O , + 0 0 0 1 0 0 CR LF Decimal point follows the weight display.

Reply

L O , + 0 0 0 1 0 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki :F07-0: 0.100 kg will be set as a lower limit weight.
F07-1: 0.100 kg will be set as a LO limit weight.

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F07-2 is set, the command should have “+” and 5 digit number without decimal point.
Command

L O , + 0 0 1 0 0 CR LF Assume 2 decimal place number.

Reply

L O , + 0 0 1 0 0 CR LF 1.00% will be set as LO limit %.

 Store the comparator limits into the specified memory number. (No reply for F20-1.)
F07-0 is set, the command should have 2 digit memory number and 2 setting values
that have a polarity and 6 digit number without decimal point.
CommandM L ,0 1 , + 0 0 1 2 0 0 , + 0 0 0 9 0 0 CR LF

Reply

M L ,

0 1 , + 0 0 1 2 0 0 , + 0 0 0 9 0 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki : Store upper limit weight +1.200 kg and lower limit weight +0.900 kg into
the memory number “01”.
F07-1 is set, the command should have 2 digit memory number, target weight thathas a polarity and 6 digit number without decimal point, and HI/LO limit weight thathas “+” and 6 digit number without decimal point.
CommandM L ,0 1 , + 0 0 1 0 0 0 , + 0 0 0 2 0 0 ,+ 0 0 0 1 0 0 CR LF
Reply

M L ,

0 1 , + 0 0 1 0 0 0 , + 0 0 0 2 0 0 ,+ 0 0 0 1 0 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki : Store target weight 1.000 kg, upper limit weight +0.200 kg and lower limit
weight +0.100 kg into the memory number “01”.
F07-2 is set, the command should have 2 digit memory number, target weight thathas a polarity and 6 digit number without decimal point, and HI/LO limit % that has“+” and 5 digit number without decimal point.
CommandM L ,0 1 , + 0 0 1 0 0 0 , + 0 0 0 2 0 ,+ 0 0 0 1 0 CR LF
Reply

M L ,

0 1 , + 0 0 1 0 0 0 , + 0 0 0 2 0 ,+ 0 0 0 1 0 CR LF

FS-15Ki : Store target weight 1.000 kg, upper limit +0.2 % and lower limit +0.1 % into
the memory number “01”.
 Clear the contents of specified memory number. (No reply for F20-1.)
CommandC M ,0 1 CR LF Clear the contents of memory number “01”.

Reply

C M ,

0 1 CR LF

Reply in case of the function setting F20-0
There are other replies to the commands other than examples above, when thefunction setting F20-0 is selected.
 The scale is not in a state where a command could be executed. Then, the scale will
reply “I”.
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CommandZ CR LF

Reply

I CR LF The scale is not within the zero range or unstable.

 Command does not exist for the scale. Then, the scale will reply “?”.
Command

B CR LF Undefined command for the scale.

Reply? CR LF

 When the function setting F20-1 is selected, there is no reply to those commands.

13-4. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) function
 The UFC function allows you to format the print out (UFC format).
 The scale can store the UFC format as text data. It will include parameters to replacewith the weight data, tare data and so on.
 The maximum number of text data is 300 characters.
 To use the UFC function, the text data has to be sent to the scale from thecomputer using “PF” command in the command mode (F06-1) in advance.
Then, connect the scale with the printer and set the F06-2, F06-3 or F06-4.
 When the PRINT key is pressed or by auto-print mode (F06-2, F06-3 or F06-4),
the scale will send the stored text data with the parameters replaced by the originaldata.

Store Text Data into the Scale Memory
CommandP F ,‘ T E X T

$ C R , $ L F ,
Reply

,

’

# 2 0 , $ S P  2 , &$ W T ,

$ C R , $ L F CR LF

P F CR LF

The “PF” command sends text data that will include: Parameters for the scale data and control codes.
Parameter
Data & Code
$WT
Weight$TR
Tare weight in use$CPComparator result$OK
Target weight$HI
HI limit value or upper limit
weightParameter
Data & Code$CM
Comma (2CH)$SP
Space (20H)$CR
CR (0DH)$LF

LF (0AH)$LO

LO limit value or lower limit
weight These parameters must be used in capital letters.

40 ASCII text string
A text string is described in single quote marks as ‘Data’. The single quote itself is
written as ’’(2 single quotes).
Example:Text ABC is described as ‘ABC’.
Text ‘ABC’ is described as ‘’’ABC’’’.

 The ASCII hexadecimal code
The ASCII hexadecimal codes are written in the form “#" + 2 hexadecimal digits. This
will mainly be used to send control codes that can’t be described as a text string.
Example:#04“EOT” of ASCII code

 Repeat data
The control codes $SP, $CR and $LF can be used with “ plus a 1 or 2 digit
number”. That code will be repeated the number of times designated.
Example:$LF 9

Repeat “$LF” 9 times.

$SP 12

Use 12 “Spaces”.

 Link mark “&”If you will send more than 2 lines of data, attach “&” to the end of the first line. Then,the scale considers the data to be continued.

 A “Space” or “,” will be used to separate these data. You can skip them toreduce the number of characters, but you cannot skip “,” after “PF”. You must
start with “PF,”.

Data Format for the Scale Data (“_” shows “Space” (20H).)
Parameters for the scale data will be replaced by the format below when the scale
sends them out.
 Data has a fixed number of digits including a sign and a decimal point. The
insignificant zeros are replaced by “Space (20H)”.
$WT_ _ _ + 1 .

2 3 4 _ k g

1.234 kg / 9 digit weight data + 3 digit unit$TR

_ _ _ + 1 .

2 3 4 _ k g

1.234 kg / 9 digit tare data + 3 digit unit$CP

O K Comparator result ”OK” / 2 characters
H I

Comparator result ”HI” / 2 characters

L O Comparator result ”LO” / 2 characters_ _No Comparator result / 2 spaces$OK_ _ _ + 1 .

0 0 0 _ k g

1.000 kg / 9 digit target data + 3 digit unit$HI

_ _ _ + 0 .

2 0 0 _ k g

0.200 kg / 9 digit HI data + 3 digit unit$LO

_ _ _ + 0 1 . 0 0 _ _ % 1.00 % / 9 digit LO data + 3 digit unit

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Examples of PF command and AD-8127 Printout Sample
AD-8127(FS-i  AD-8127)“PF” Command(Computer  FS-i )PF,‘Weight’,$CR,$LF,&$SP 4,$WT,$CR,$LF,&‘CHECK’,$CR,$LF,&$SP 7,$CP,$CR,$LF,&$CR,$LF,&#1B,#44,$CR,$LF,&#1B,#54,$CR,$LF,&$CR,$LF,&‘ ~~A&D ~FS-15Ki’,$CR,$LF

Weightüüüüüüü+1.234ükg
CHECKüüüüüüüOK
DATEü09/18/2006
TIMEüüü12:34:56
üüA&DüFS-15Ki

Terminator code"~" shows "Space.".
 Normally the printer needs to receive the terminator, and do not forget to add
the terminator code to the end of text data.

4214. FS-04i RS-422 / 485 / RELAY OUTPUT
This interface allows a personal computer to connect and control up to 16 FS-i scales,
and the relay outputs for comparator result are obtained.
 The FS-04i unit includes an interface board, a connector cable, two cable glands andtwo screws (M3x6).
 The relay output specifications are same as the FS-03i. See “13-2. FS-03i
Specifications”.

14-1. Installation
Ten hexagon screws
Rear coverM3x6 screws
Interface board
Connector cable

Cable gland

SHLD
FG
COM
OK
LO
HI

SG
TRM
RDB
RDA
SDB
SDA

From external device
To other FS-i
Interface board

Terminal block
6 mm (AWG 26~16)

Terminal block43

 Installation is similar to the FS-03i. See “13-1. Installation”.
 Set the function parameters F04, F05, F06, F18, F19 and F20 according yourapplication.

 The function setting F19-1 must be set for RS-422 and F19-2 must be RS-485. To
connect more than one scale with a computer, set a different address to each scaleby F18-##.

14-2. FS-04i Specifications
RS-422/485 Specifications
Transmission form
Data format

Asynchronous, bi-directional, half-duplex
Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600 bps
Data:
7 bits + parity 1bit (even / odd) or 8 bits (non-parity)
Start bit:
1 bit
Stop bit:
1 bit
Code:
ASCII
Terminator: CRLF
A-B
LSB
0

1

Start bit2

3

4

Data bit

MSB
5
6

Parity bit

1 (-2V~-5V)
0 (2V~15V)
Stop bit

Circuit diagram

Solid sate relay

FS-i inside

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1
2
3
4
5
6

SDA (RS-422 Out)SDB (RS-422 Out)RDA (RS-422 In / RS-485 In-Out)
RDB (RS-422 In / RS-485 In-Out)
TRM (Termination)
SG (Signal ground)

1
2
3
4
5
6

Relay output HI
Relay output LO
Relay output OK
Relay common COM
Frame ground FG
Shield SHLDExample of connection
RS-422

RS-485
Terminator (may bebuilt in the computer).

Host computer

Terminator (may bebuilt in the computer).

RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB

Host computer

FS-i
Address 01(F18-01)

SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
TRM

FS-i
Address 01(F18-01)

SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
TRM

FS-i
Address 02(F18-02)

SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
TRM

FS-i
Address 02(F18-02)

SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
TRM

FS-i
Address 16(F18-16)

SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
TRM

FS-i
Address 16(F18-16)

SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
TRM

A
B

Connect TRM with RDB
at the farthest FS-i fromthe host computer.

 The polarity (A, B) of the host computer signal depends on model. Check thetechnical manual of the computer.

14-3. Data output
Data and commands for the RS-422/485 are same as the RS-232C except following.
 When used with the setting F19-1 (RS-422) or F1-2 (RS-485), set a different address
F18-## (## = 01 ~ 99) to each scale.
 Add “@##” (## is the address of the scale to send a command) at the head ofcommand of the RS-232C. All of data or reply from the scale have “@##” at the
head.

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Examples of command and reply (“_” shows “Space” (20H).)
Following examples are for F20-0 (Reply to command is sent.)
The address ## = 23 (F18-23).
 Request a weight data.
Command@ 2 3 Q CR LF

Reply@ 2 3 S T , + 0 0 1 2 .

3 4 5 _ k g CR LF Stable data

@ 2 3 U S , + 0 0 0 7 .

8 9 0 _ k g CR LF Unstable data

@ 2 3 O L , + 9 9 9 9 .

9 9 9 _ k g CR LF “E” display Zero the scale.

(No reply for F20-1.)

Command@ 2 3 Z CR LF

Reply@ 2 3 Z CR LF The scale is within the zero range and stable.

 Send a target weight in-use.
Command@ 2 3 ? O K CR LF

Reply@ 2 3 O K , + 0 0 0 1 0 .

0 0 _ k g CR LF

Multi-connection with Print key mode (new function)
This is one of applications when a PC and more than one FS-i are connected. The
scale will prepare the weighing data by pressing the PRINT key first and will sendout the prepared data after receiving a command from the PC.
1. Set the Function “F06-5” for all of the scales.
2. Weigh something and wait for the stable annunciator to turn on (the scale having F18-##).
3. Press the PRINT key, the scale will temporarily store the weight data and turnthe PRINT annunciator on.
 The scale does not accept thePRINT

key while the PRINT annunciator on.

4. Send the “@##S” command to the scales from the PC.
5. The scale (F18-##) will respond the command to send the weight data memorized
and turn the PRINT annunciator off.
The address ## = 23 (F18-23).
 Request a weight data.
Command @ 2 3 S CR LF
Reply
Reply

@ 2 3 S T , + 0 0 1 2 . 3 4 5 _ k g CR LF@ 2 3 I CR LF The scale does not have a stored data to send.

 While the PRINT annunciator is on, the scale will send back “@##I” to thecommands other than “@##S” command.
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15. SPECIFICATIONS
15-1. Specifications
MODEL
Capacitykg

Min. display
CapacitygMin. display
CapacitylbMin. display
Capacityoz

Min. display

Capacity
Min. display
Repeatability(Std. deviation)
Linearity error
Span drift
lb-oz

Display
Display update
Operating temp.
Power supply
Weighing pan size
Dimension
Weight(approximately)
Calibration weight

FS-6Ki
60.002 *
0.001
0.0005
6000
2*
1
0.5
15
0.005 *
0.002
0.001
240
0.1 *
0.05
0.02
15
0.1

FS-15Ki
15
0.005 *
0.002
0.001
15000
5*
2
1
35
0.01 *
0.005
0.002
560
0.2 *
0.1
0.05
35
0.1

0.001 kg

0.002 kg

FS-30Ki
30
0.01 *
0.005
0.002
30000
10 *
5
2
70
0.02 *
0.01
0.005
1120
0.5 *
0.2
0.1
70
0.1
0.005 kg

±0.002 kg±0.005 kg±0.01 kg
±20 ppm / °C (5°C~35°C / 41°F~95°F)
7 segment LCD display (Character height 18.6 mm) with backlight
60 segment analog sweep display with backlight
Approximately 20 times per second-10°C~40°C / 14°F~104°F, less than 85% R.H.
AC main (100V~240V) or SLA Battery (option)
380 x 300 mm
250 x 250 mm / 9.8 x 9.8 in.
15.0 x 11.8 in.
250(W) x 414(D) x 496(H) mm
380(W) x 464(D) x 496(H) mm
9.8(W) x 16.3(D) x 19.5(H) in.
15.0(W) x 18.3(D) x 19.5(H) in.
8.1 kg /17.9 lb
6 kg
15 lb

14.9 kg / 32.8 lb
15 kg
30 lb

*) Factory setting

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30 kg
60 lb

15-2. Dimensions

414

FS-6Ki
FS-15Ki

48

250

98

250

496

250

464

FS-30Ki

300

48

107

380

496

250

Unit: mm48

16. GRAVITY ACCELERATION MAP
Values of gravity at various locations
Amsterdam
AthensAuckland NZ
BangkokBirmingham
Brussels
Buenos Aires
Calcutta
Cape Town
ChicagoCopenhagen
CyprusDjakarta
Frankfurt
Glasgow
HavanaHelsinki
KuwaitLisbonLondon (Greenwich)
Los Angeles
Madrid

9.813 m/s2
9.807 m/s2
9.799 m/s2
9.783 m/s2
9.813 m/s2
9.811 m/s2
9.797 m/s2
9.788 m/s2
9.796 m/s2
9.803 m/s2
9.815 m/s2
9.797 m/s2
9.781 m/s2
9.810 m/s2
9.816 m/s2
9.788 m/s2
9.819 m/s2
9.793 m/s2
9.801 m/s2
9.812 m/s2
9.796 m/s2
9.800 m/s2

ManilaMelbourne
Mexico City
Milan
New York
Oslo
OttawaParis
Rio de Janeiro
Rome
San Francisco
Singapore
Stockholm
SydneyTaichung
TaiwanTaipeiTokyo
Vancouver, BC
Washington DC
Wellington NZ
Zurich49

9.784 m/s2
9.800 m/s2
9.779 m/s2
9.806 m/s2
9.802 m/s2
9.819 m/s2
9.806 m/s2
9.809 m/s2
9.788 m/s2
9.803 m/s2
9.800 m/s2
9.781 m/s2
9.818 m/s2
9.797 m/s2
9.789 m/s2
9.788 m/s2
9.790 m/s2
9.798 m/s2
9.809 m/s2
9.801 m/s2
9.803 m/s2
9.807 m/s2

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