WinCT-ParamSet_Setup_EN_Ver. 1.001
for Windows 10 / Windows 8.1
Copyright (c) 2020 A&D Company, limited
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1. WinCT-ParamSet-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This software, “Windows Communication Tools for Parameter Setting” (“WinCT-ParamSet”), canChange the internal settings of A&D electronic balances on a PC.
Below are instructions for installation and use of WinCT-ParamSet.
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2. System Requirements-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-1. PC
Supported OSMicrosoft Windows 10 / Windows 8.1

RS-232C interface or USB port with serial/USB converter.
- If the PC does not have an RS-232C (COM) port, a USB port can be used withthe separately-sold serial/USB converter with cable to add a COM port.
- When connecting with the GX-AE/GX-A/GF-A series USB interface, the RS-232C interface is not
required.
2-2. Balance
Weighing instrument

Precision balances

ModelSoftware VersionBA series

Available in all versions

GX-AE/GX-A/GF-A series

1.400 or later

GX-M/GF-M series

Available in all versions

FZ-i/FX-i series

4.310 or later- In order to check software version of balance, please refer to instruction manual of the balance.

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3. Installation Instructions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-1. Preparation
1) Before setting up WinCT-ParamSet, back up critical data on the PC.
2) Close all applications.
3-2. WinCT-ParamSet installation
Step1 Run Setup-ParamSet.msi.

Step2 Install WinCT-ParamSet following the instructions on the screen.

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4. How to connect-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-1. Connecting the weighing instrument to a PC with RS-232C
D-Sub 9- pin arrangement
Pin No.

Direction

Meaning, remarks

1Signalname--

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9TXD
RXD
SGDSR
RTS
CTS-Output
Input
OutputInput
OutputOutputN.C. (same potentialwith SG)
Transmitted data
Received data
N.C.
Signal ground
Data set ready
Request to send
Clear to send
N.C. (12V output)

987

6DTE singal names (except TXD and RXD)
Connecion diagram (when connecting to a PC)
Balance（DCE） Pin No.
TXD

2RXD

3RTS

7CTS

8DSR

6SG

55 432

1

PC（DTE）
Inch screw #4-40UNC

RXD
TXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG1) If the PC is equipped with an RS-232C port:
After checking the D-Sub 9-pin arrangement of the weighing instrument and the pinarrangement of the PC, connect with an appropriate RS-232C cable.
2) If the PC is not equipped with an RS-232C port, or if you want to use the PC’s USB port:- Required cable

AX-USB-9P USB converter and cable set(The USB driver must be installed)- Installing the driver(1) Connect the USB converter to the PC’s USB port.
(2) Install the driver on the PC.
For installation, please refer to the instruction manual of the USB converter.
(3) Connect the USB converter to the measuring device with the included RS-232C cable.
The COM port name will be “USB Serial Port”.
34-2. Connecting the weighing instrument to a PC with USB. (Only for the GX-AE/GX-A/GF-A series)- Required cable … USB cable supplied with the balance (The driver installation is required.)- Preparation … Change the balance’s internal settings to ‘Virtual COM’ mode.
(1) Set the balance to the weighing(2) Press and hold the(3) Press the(4)UFnc

SAMPLESAMPLE
PRINT(6) Press theCAL

key (approx. 2sec.) to display

key several times and press theis displayed. Press(5) Press themode

RE-ZERObA5Fnc

PRINT

key withkey several times to display

UFnc

U5b .
VCOM .

key to return to the internal settings.

key fromAP Fnc

to return to weighing display.

- Installing the driver
Windows 10:
When you connect the GX-AE/GX-A/GF-A to the PC, the driver is installed automatically.
The device name is “USB Serial Device”.
Windows 8.1:
(1) Extract the compressed folder "GXA_GFA_DRIVER" downloaded from ourwebsite (http://www.aandd.jp/).
(2) Please refer to “GX-A/GF-A series USB interface How to install the Virtual COM
mode driver” in the folder for installation.
The device name is “AND USB Port for Balance”.
Note- For weighing instruments other than GX-AE/GX-A/GF-A series, please refer to the manual of
the intended model.
- Operation with this software is not guaranteed when connected to a balance made by another company.
- For details on the PC, please contact each manufacturer.

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5. Starting WinCT-ParamSet-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To begin, click the Start button on the PC.
Then, navigate to All Programs > A&D WinCT-ParamSet > WinCT-ParamSet to start WinCT-ParamSet.
Also, you can start by double-clicking the WinCT-ParamSet icon on the desktop.

Refer to the WinCT-ParamSet Instruction Manual located in the WinCT-ParamSet install folder for
more information.

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6. Uninstallation Instructions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in the control panel to remove this program from your PC.

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7. License Agreement and Limited Warranty------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WinCT-ParamSet is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
by A&D to support earlier versions or to make changes to support non standard computers.
- WinCT-ParamSet is intended for the transmission of data from an A&D balance to a PC, andcommand transmission for controlling the balance.
- Under copyright laws, the WinCT-ParamSet program may not be copied, in whole or part, without
the consent of A&D, except as specified in the license agreement.
- WinCT-ParamSet should only be installed on the hard disk or peripheral storage devices ofa PC connected to an A&D weighing instrument.
- A&D bears no liability for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the WinCT-ParamSet program or the readme file, even when advisedof the possibility of such damage.
- A&D is not responsible or liable for the loss of any programs and/or data stored in the PC on
Which WinCT-ParamSet was installed, including the costs of recovering said lost programs or data.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
11/2020
A&D

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