AD-8527
Quick USB Adapter
Instruction Manual

6. Setting the Date and Time

1. Introduction
This manual describes how the AD-8527 works and how to get
the most out of it in terms of performance. Please read thismanual completely before using the AD-8527.

When the AD-8527 is in use, the cap
can be attached on the bottom.

Change the date and time as follows.

2. Features

Quick USB Adapter

AD-8527CANCEL(+)© 2009 A&D Company, Limited. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language
in any form by any means without the written permissionof A&D Company, Limited.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of theinstrument covered by this manual are subject to change
for improvement without notice.

 When connected to the RS-232C interface of a weighing
instrument and to a personal computer using USB
simultaneously, the AD-8527 can transmit the weighing datathat the weighing instrument outputs in real time to the personal
computer. This enables a personal computer without COM
ports to receive data.
 The AD-8527 functions similar to a USB keyboard. Thus, nosoftware installation such as a driver is not necessary. Once
connected as described above, the weighing data can betransmitted to the personal computer.
Note that Command transmission from the personal computer
to the weighing instrument is not available.
 The AD-8527 can transmit the data to any application such as
Excel, Word and Notepad for Windows.
 As power is supplied to the AD-8527 from the weighing
instrument or USB, no special power source is required.
 The AD-8527 has no data storage function. To store data
without using a personal computer, use the AD-1688 Weighing
Data Logger.
Note: The AD-8527 is supplied power and is turned on only
when it is connected to a weighing instrument or theUSB of a personal computer.

Each side has an opening. Use theopenings as follows.
BA

A: Attach a strap to carry.
B: Connect the cap and the main unit
so that the cap will not be lost.

4. Connection and Key Operations
USB cable
Personalcomputer

USB connector

Display

When operating this instrument, be sure to observe thefollowing:
Caution Do not open the case to repair the AD-8527. Only

qualified personnel can do that. Attempting repairs
yourself may cause damage to the AD-8527. Damage
caused by attempting to do the repair yourself will void
the warranty.

When unpacking, confirm that everything is contained.
・AD-8527 Quick USB Adapter
・USB extension cable (0.5 m)
・RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 9-pin connector (1 m) : AX-KO3571-100
・RS-232C cable with a D-Sub 25-pin connector (1 m) : AX-KO3572-100
・RS-232C cable with a 7-pin DIN connector (1 m): AX-KO3573-100
・Instruction manual (this document)

SET keyCaution

RS-232C cablewith a D-Sub 9-pin connector

 With the cap attached over the connectors, theAD-8527 is protected against water splashing(equivalent to IP65). Please note that it will not endure
immersion in water or high pressure running water.

CANCEL(+)(+) key The AD-8527 is supplied power and is turned on only

When pressed
When pressed and heldKey(To press and(To keep pressing
release immediately)for 2 seconds or more)
Displays the date
SET
Displays the function setting menus.
and time.
Starts or stops data transmission at a set(+)
Noneinterval. (Only in the interval mode)
CANCEL NoneNone5. Displaying the Date and Time

1. Standby displayPress

2. The display indicates the year and date for 2 seconds each,and then indicates the time.
DATEDATE

Quick USB Adapter

RS-232C cablewith a D-Sub 25-pin connector

AD-8527CANCEL(+)

3. Press any key to return to the standby display.
OK

when it is connected to a weighing instrument or theUSB of a personal computer.

RS-232C cablewith a 7-pin DIN connector

AD-8527

DATE

DATE

RS-232Cconnector

CANCEL key

OKDATE

Weighing instrument

AD-8527

CapPrecautions on Usage

2. After setting the year, month, day, hour and minute, press theSET key to return to the standby display.

OKAt the standby display, press the SET key to display the year, dateand time.
USB extension cable

Using the following keys to set the date and time.
(+) key:
Increase the value by one
CANCEL key: Decrease the value by one
When the above keys are held pressed, the value
is increased or decreased continuously
SET key:
Confirm the setting and go to the next item.

Quick USB Adapter

AD-8527

3. Unpacking

1. Refer to “5. Displaying the Date and Time” to display the date andtime.
When the year, date or time is displayed, press and hold theSET key for 2 seconds or more. The display flashes and theAD-8527 enters the setting mode.

RS-232C
cable

RS-232C connector

1WMPD4001958B

Using the AD-8527

Note: The date and time were set to the Japanese standard
time at the factory when shipped. Before use, set thedate and time to your local time.

7. Transmitting the Weighing Data
Transmitting data from a weighing instrument to a personal
computer.
1. Connect the AD-8527 to the USB port of a personal
computer and connect the AD-8527 to a weighing instrument
using the RS-232C cable.
Note: Insert the type L connector to the AD-8527 firmly
with clicky sound.
Use the cable appropriate to the RS-232C
connector of the weighing instrument.
Power is supplied to the AD-8527 andthe standby display appears.

OKStandby display
If either USB or RS-232C is notconnected, “- - - -“ appears.
2. Press the PRINT key of the weighing instrument to transmit
the data to the AD-8527.
Then, the AD-8527 transmits the data to thepersonal computer as keyboard input signals. OK
When transmitted, a buzzer sounds and “out”
appears for about 2 seconds.
Note: If data is not input into Excel correctly, refer to“10.2. If the Data Fails to be Input into ExcelCorrectly”.
When transmitting GLP output and statisticalresults, set the weighing instrument “Data output
pause (pU5e)” to “Pause (1.6 seconds)”.
3. Repeat step 2 as necessary.
4. Disconnect the weighing instrument from the AD-8527.
5. Disconnect the personal computer from the AD-8527.

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8.2. Function List

8. Function Settings
In the function setting mode, settings of the AD-8527
performance and communication can be changed.
Each function has parameters. By changing the parameter,
specify the performance of the function.
The set parameters are maintained in memory even if theAD-8527 is disconnected from the weighing instrument or
personal computer.

Description

Function
Baud rate

Parameter 600, 1200, 2400*, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

Data bit, parity

Parameter 7bit-Even*, 7bit-Odd, 8bit-None

Number of data on a line

Parameter 1*,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7Buzzer

Parameter Sounds the buzzer*, Does not sound8.1. Setting Procedure

1. At the standby display, press andhold the SET key for 2 seconds ormore.

OKPress and hold

2. The function display appears. (Refer to “8.2. Function List”.)
Press the (+) key to select afunction, and press the SET key todisplay the parameters.
Press
When the CANCEL key is pressed,or after 10 seconds of non operation,
the AD-8527 returns to the standby
display.
3. The parameter of the selectedfunction appears. The current
setting has themark at thelower right.
The flashing parameter can bechanged.

Current setting

When the interval mode is selectedInterval time
Parameter 1*,2,5,10,15,20,30,60,120,300,600,900,1200,1800,3600
SEC

Parameter Weight values only*, All data (with a header and unit)

Date and time data
DATE
SEC

Parameter Adds the date and time*, Does not add

Date format

DATE
SEC

(Note1) Parameter YMD*, MDY, DMY
DATE
DATE
DATE

(B) When the number of data on a line is 3, the ID, numberof samples and weight are input on one line.

ID

Number ofRemedy

The supplied voltage is low.

Confirm that the USB isconnected correctly.

The RS-232C cable is notconnected correctly.

Insert the type L connector
to the AD-8527 firmly withclicky sound.

The baud rate and parity of Set the same values forthe received data is different both the AD-8527 and thefrom the set values.
weighing instrument.
Ask for repair.

If data is not input into Excel correctly when using
Windows XP, do as follows.
1. Open “Control Panel”, andthen “Regional andLanguage Options”.

Weight(Note 1) Set this function according to the setting of the personal
computer used.
*: Factory setting
About the number of data on a line, interval mode, data totransmit, date and time data, refer to the following sections.

 In the interval mode, the weighing data is transmitted at a certain interval.
 Available intervals are:1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes / 1 hour

8.3. Data to Transmit

1. Connect the AD-8527 to a personal computer using USB.

The date and time when the AD-8527 receives the data can betransmitted to a personal computer. The date, time and weight
are separated by tabs.
e.g.: 6/10/2009<Tab>10:41:24<Tab>+00123.45<Enter>
Example below is when the data is transmitted to Excel

9. Interval Mode

2. Connect the AD-8527 to a weighing instrument using theRS-232C cable.
3. Select the interval mode (int) for thedata transmission mode (out) of thefunction setting and set the interval
time (120 seconds in the example).

OK

2. Select the Languages taband click on the Details
button.

3. Select the Advanced tab andcheck the Turn off advanced
text servises box.

SEC

Press the CANCEL key to return to thestandby display.
In the interval mode, themark turnson at the lower right.

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DATE

Selecting data to transmit
Two ways of transmitting data are available; weight values onlyor all data. Transmitting weight values only is convenient when
performing statistical calculations using Excel. When performing
GLP output, transmitting all data is required.
For example, the received data is “ST,+00123.45 g”. Whentransmitting weight values only is selected, “+00123.45” will betransmitted. When transmitting all data is selected,“ST,+00123.45 g” will be transmitted.
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DATESEC

Adding the date and timeAfter changes, a buzzer sounds,
the parameter and themark
appear for 1 second, and then thenext function appears.

10.1. Error Display

10.2. If the Data Fails to be Input into Excel Correctly

SEC

Data to transmit

10. Errors

Internal clock error such as
low backup battery

Data transmission mode Parameter Standard mode (All data)*, Interval mode

Samples

4. Using the following keys to change the parameter.
(+) key:
Display the parameters one by one
CANCEL key: Go to the next function without changes.
SET key:
Confirm the setting and go to the nextfunction.

5. Press the CANCEL key to return tothe standby display.

Number of data on a line
This function is useful for storing data with different contents oritems at the same time, for example, ID and number of samples
in a counting scale. When the number is set, <CR>s of up to thesetting are converted into commas. Once the number of <CR>s
is reached the setting, a new line starts.
For example, the ID, number of samples and weight are sent
individually. Using this function, these three data items can beplaced on one line as shown in (B).
Example data received to transmit to Excel
ID,000123<CR><LF>
QT,+00000056 PC<CR><LF>
ST,+0003.102 g<CR><LF>(A) When the number of data on a line is 1, the ID, numberof samples and weight are input on separate lines.

11. Specifications

OKDevicesto be connected

4. Set the data output mode of the weighing instrument to thestream mode.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to the instruction
manual of the weighing instrument.

Applicable OS
Clock error
Dedicated power supply

5. Press and hold the (+) key for 2 seconds ormore. The AD-8527 starts to transmit the data
at a set interval. “out” is displayed and themark flashes while the data is transmitted.

Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Dimensions
Mass

6. To stop transmitting the data, press and holdthe (+) key.
The
mark stops flashing and turns on.

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Balances and scales with an
RS-232C connector manufactured byA&D
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7/ 8 /10
1 minute / month
Not required
Power is supplied from a weighing
instrument or a personal computer.
5°C to 40°C
85%RH or less, no condensation
55x103x16.5 mm
Approximately 60 g

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