WinCT (Windows Communication Tools) Ver. 6.02 5/5/2024
for Windows 11 / Windows 10
Data communication software for windows© 1998-2024 A&D Company limited
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WinCT (Windows Communication Tools)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WinCT is a program for transmitting data from an A&D balance to a computer.
Below are instructions for installation and use of WinCT.

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1. System Requirements------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Computer OS Microsoft Windows 11 / Windows 10
Port differs depending on the connection method.
Connection method

PortRS-232C cable

RS-232C port(COM port)*1

USB cable

USB port *2Bluetooth

USB port *2(AD-8529PC-W)*1

If the computer has no COM port, a Serial/USB converter is available as anaccessory to add a COM port on the computer. A cable is also attached forconnecting the balance.

Product, Accessory
Balance has 25 pin

Balance has 9 pin RS-RS-232C

232C

Using Serial/USB converter

AX-USB-25

AX-USB-9P

Using Bluetooth converter

AD-8529PC-W

AD-8529PC-W

AX-K05363-30

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Balance An A&D balance with an RS-232C or USB *2 interface
Cable

An RS-232C cable or USB cable*2 USB…Bidirectional communication required

CAUTION- Use an English version of Windows for proper operation of WinCT.
- If WinCT is operated on Windows except for an English version, the computer may show incorrectcharacters of data which is already stored before installing WinCT.
- Back up your important data in the computer before installing WinCT.

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2. Installation Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Step 1 If a previous version of WinCT is installed on the computer,uninstall the previous version ofWinCT.

Step 2 Close all open applications in Windows.

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Step 3 Install WinCT.
Run WinCT_Setup.msi.

Step 4 Install WinCT following the instructions on the screen.

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3. Starting WinCT------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Select either RsCom or RsKey or RsWeight from the START menu. The default menu address is[Start] - [program] - [A&D WinCT]. You will find the instruction manual in the Readme file under[A&D WinCT].
RsComThis window is able to transmit the weighing date using a text file format to a computer.
This window also transmits commands for operating an A&D balance.

RsKey

Weighing data is imported directly into an application, such as MS Excel. However,this window cannot be used to send commands to a balance.

RsWeight

The weighing data can be retrieved from the balance and displayed in graph form on
the monitor screen in real-time. Maximum, minimum,average, standard deviation andcoefficient of variation values of data can be calculated and displayed.

CAUTION- WinCT is a program for balances that use the A&D format. A&D does not guarantee performanceor compatibility when other manufacture's balances are used with WinCT.
- If you have problems or questions about compatibility with third party software, contact themanufactures for information.

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4.License Agreement and Limited Warranty------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WinCT 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 is intended for the transmission of the weighing data from an A&D balance to a PC,and command transmission for controlling the balance.
- Under copyright laws, the WinCT program may not be copied, in whole or part, without the consent
of A&D, except as specified in the license agreement.
- WinCT should only be installed on the hard disk or peripheral storage devices of a computerconnected to an A&D balance.
- A&D bears no liability for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the WinCT program or the readme file, even when advised of the possibility ofsuch damage.
- A&D is not responsible or liable for the loss of any programs and/or data stored in the computer onwhich WinCT was installed, including the costs of recovering said lost programs or data.
Microsoft, Windows, Excel and Word are trademarks or registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation.

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5. Uninstall Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in the control panel to remove this program from your computer.

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