WinCT-Counting

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Contents
1. Software Overview....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. How to Connect .............................................................................................................................................5
1.2. Sections of the software (common to all modes) ..........................................................................................6
1.3. Operation (common to all modes)...............................................................................................................10

2. UFC-Dump Mode....................................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Abilities of the UFC-dump mode .................................................................................................................132.2. How to use the UFC-dump mode ...............................................................................................................132.3. Features of the UFC-dump mode ...............................................................................................................142.4. Sections of the UFC-dump mode................................................................................................................15
2.5. How to operate the UFC-dump mode .........................................................................................................16

3. UFC-Barcode Mode ................................................................................................................... 17
3.1. Abilities of the UFC-barcode mode .............................................................................................................173.2. How to use the UFC-barcode mode ...........................................................................................................173.3. Features of the UFC-barcode mode ...........................................................................................................18
3.4. Sections of the UFC-barcode mode............................................................................................................19
3.5. How to operate the UFC-barcode mode .....................................................................................................22
3.6. Example of creating the UFC output format ...............................................................................................23

4. Function Mode ........................................................................................................................... 24
4.1. How to use the function mode ....................................................................................................................24
4.2. Features of the function mode ....................................................................................................................24
4.3. Sections of the function mode .....................................................................................................................25
4.4. How to operate the Function Mode .............................................................................................................26

5. Command Mode ........................................................................................................................ 28
5.1. Features of the command mode .................................................................................................................28
5.2. Sections of the command mode .................................................................................................................28
5.3. How to operate the Command Mode ..........................................................................................................30

6. Memory Mode ............................................................................................................................ 31
6.1. How to use the memory mode ....................................................................................................................31
6.2. Features of the memory mode ....................................................................................................................31
6.3. Sections of the memory mode ....................................................................................................................33
6.4. How to operate the memory mode..............................................................................................................35
6.5. Usage example of the memory function .....................................................................................................37

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1. Software Overview
This software, “Windows Communication Tools for Counting Scale” (hereinafter called “WinCT-Counting”), is asetting tool that assists the use of counting scales manufactured by A&D as follows.
□ Edits on a PC the “UFC output format" output by the counting scale and saves it to the counting scale.
□ Checks the function settings of the counting scale with a PC, and saves changes to the counting scale.
□ Transmits commands to the counting scale.
□ Checks internal memory of the counting scale with a PC. Saves a list to the PC, and then saves it to the counting scale.
“WinCT-Counting” can be downloaded from the A&D website ( https://www.aandd.jp/ ).
To setup “WinCT-Counting”, please refer to the WinCT-Counting_SetUp_EN file in the downloaded A&D
WinCT-Counting folder.

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1.1. How to Connect
1. Connecting the counting scale to a PC
(1) If the PC is equipped with an RS-232C interface
Check the RS-232C interface pin arrangement of the counting scale and PC. Ready an RS-232C cable and connect them.

RS-232C cableD-Sub(9 pin)D-Sub(9 pin)Counting scalePC(2) If the PC is not equipped with an RS-232C interface, or if you prefer to use a USB interface
Required item: AX-USB-9P USB converter cable set(Driver needs to be installed. Refer to the instruction manual of the USB converter.)

AX-USB-9P USB converter cable set

D-Sub(9 pin)USB
Type ACounting scalePC(3) When the GC series counting scale is routed through the AD-8561-MI02, ready a USB micro B - to - A
cable and connect the USB interface of the AD-8561-MI02 and the one for the PC.
(A USB driver for the AD-8561 is required. Refer to the instruction manual of the AD-8561.)
However, the AD-8561 is not usable with the UFC function (barcode label).

GC series counting scale

RS-232C cableUSB
micro B – A cableD-Sub(9 pin)USB
micro BD-Sub
(9 pin)USB
Type A

AD-8561

PC

Note
When the RS-232C interface of the AD-8561 is used, the procedure is same as that of (1) and (2) above.
However, in that case, set the baud rate of the RS-232C port for the AD-8561 to 9600 bps or more.
(For the settings, refer to the instruction manual of the AD-8561.)
2. Check the COM port name and COM port number with the Device Manager, etc.
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1.2. Sections of the software (common to all modes)(1) Menus(3) Mode switching tabs
(2)(4) Operation Guide(5) Connect/Send button(6) Clear Received Data/Disconnect button(7) Send Data/Received Data boxes(1) Menus
File menus
Operates files.
Name
Open
Send Data
Barcode Data
New
Send Data
Received Data
Save
Send Data
Received Data
Barcode Data
Print
Send Data
Received DataEnd

Description
Reads files.
Reads transmitted data.
Reads data created in the UFC-barcode mode.
Clears data
Clears transmitted data.
Clears received data.
Saves data in files.
Saves data in the Send Data box.
Saves data in the Received Data box.
Saves data created in the UFC-barcode mode.
Outputs to a printer.
Outputs transmitted data.
Outputs received data.
Exits WinCT-Counting.

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RS232C menu
The RS-232C communication settings
Name
Com Port
Baud Rate
ParityLengthStop Bit
Terminator

Description
Sets the COM port. Displays the list of available ports.
Sets the baud rate.
600 / 1200 / *2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 14400 / 19200 / 28800 / 38400 bps
Sets the parity.
*Even (E) / Odd (O) / None (N)Sets the data length.
*7 / 8 bits
Sets the stop bit.
*1 / 1.5 / 2 bits
Sets the terminator.
*CR/LF / CR

* Default setting

Wait[s] menu
A transmission interval is inserted between lines. Specify it according to the intended counting scale orconditions as it varies depending on the receive buffer size or the data processing time of the counting scale.
Name
Description
A transmission interval inserted between lines [second(s)].
0.0 / 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 / 0.6 / 0.7 / 0.8 / 0.9 / 1.0 /
1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0

Model menu
Specifies the counting scale (displays the list of compatible models).
Name

Description
Specifies the counting scale.

Option menu
Optional setting
Name
Language

Description
Selects the preferred language.
Japanese / *English* Default setting(2) Model
The currently selected model is displayed.
To change the model, use the Model menu.

7(3) Mode switching tabs
Name
UFC-Dump

UFC-Barcode

Function
CommandMemoryDescription
UFC function
Creates UFC commands in the UFC-dump mode and stores UFC format on
the counting scale. This mode is for printing data transmitted from thecounting scale as it is.
UFC function
Creates UFC commands in the UFC-barcode mode and stores UFC format
on the counting scale. This mode is for printing data transmitted from thecounting scale on a barcode label.
Function settings
Confirms or changes the current function settings of the counting scale.
Commands
Selects commands that are valid on the counting scale and transmits
to the counting scale.
Memory function□ Reads internal memory of the counting scale, and builds lists, and savethem in a csv file.
□ Reads memory data from a file and saves it to the counting scale.
□ Creates and saves memory data of the SD card for external memory.

(4) Operation Guide
Displays the simplified operating procedures for each function.

(5) Connect/Send buttons
Name
Connect button
Send button

Description
Starts communication with the counting scale.
(When communication starts, Connect changes to Send.)
Transmits the character strings in the Send Data box to the counting scale.
(When the Disconnect button is pressed, Send changes to Connect.)(6) Clear Received Data/Disconnect buttons
Name
Disconnect button
Clear Received Data button

Description
Ends communication with the counting scale.
(When communication ends, Disconnect changes to Clear Received Data.)
Clears the Received Data box.
(When the Connect button is pressed, Clear Received Data changes to
Disconnect.)8(7) Send Data & Received Data boxes
Name
Send Data box

Received Data box

Description
Displays commands to transmit to the counting scale. The user can typetext in here directly.
When a blank line (a line with a terminator only) is inserted, the blank line
and following lines will not be transmitted. Remarks, output results, etc.
put there will be useful for future reference.
Displays the character strings received from the counting scale. The user
can type text in here directly.

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1.3. Operation (common to all modes)
1. Starting the WinCT-Counting software
To begin, click the Start button on the PC.
Then, navigate to All Programs > A&D WinCT-Counting > WinCT-Counting or search for
WinCT-Counting application to start WinCT-Counting.

2. Selecting a model
Click the Model menu and select the model of the counting scale to connect.

3. Configuring the communication settings
Click the RS232C menu and select from COM Port the COM port for communicating to communicate
with the counting scale. Make sure that the settings of RS-232C match the communication settingsof the counting scale.
(The initial values of WinCT-Counting’s communication settings are the same as the factory settingsof the A&D counting scale.)
The COM port number can be confirmed with the Device Manager.
Note
When the AD-8561 is used with a GC series counting scale, set the communication settings of thecounting scale to AD-8561-MI mode, and then make the communication settings of WinCTCounting match those of the AD-8561.
(For the communication settings of the AD-8561, refer to the instruction manual of the AD-8561.)

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4. Setting a counting scale
When using the UFC function, make sure that the counting scale is set to UFC mode. For the method ofsetting, refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale. The settings can be confirmed/changed by thefunction setting.

5. Click the Connect button to connect to the counting scale.

6. When transmitting the contents of a file saved on a PC directly to the counting scale
Click Open in the File menu, and then select Send Data to select and open the file created.
You can create commands in a txt file or a csv file and batch send to the counting scale.

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7. When saving text in Send Data or Received Data
Click Save in the File menu and select Send Data or Received Data, and then save as a new file.
You can save the text in txt or csv format.

8. Closing the WinCT-Counting window
Click End in the File menu or the “X” (close) button on the upper right corner of the window.

122. UFC-Dump Mode

2.1. Abilities of the UFC-dump mode
□ A&D counting scales equipped with the UFC function can output weighing data in customized formats (UFC
Output Format*1).
Thus, the user can change the form of output data, the order to print, etc. when printing with a printer capableof dump printing.
With the AD-8127, set the printer to dump print mode.
(For the settings, refer to the instruction manual of the printer.)□ With UFC Output Format, the following three can be output: Static text, variable data that a counting scale holds(such as weighing data) and the control code in ASCII. Each of them can be combined with the others to be
output together. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale.

2.2. How to use the UFC-dump mode
□ To output data in UFC Output Format from a counting scale with the UFC function, the UFC Output Format
settings must be already stored in the counting scale.
□ To store the UFC Output Format settings to the counting scale, it is necessary to transmit commands in a specificformat (UFC Setting Commands*2) from a PC to the counting scale.
□ The UFC Mode of WinCT-Counting is an application designed for editing UFC Output Format on a PC as well
as for transmitting UFC Setting Commands to the counting scale.

Edits or sets UFC Output Format

Counting scale

Outputs or prints in the format that has been set

PC

Counting scale

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Printer

*1 UFC Output Format may be referred to as "UFC format", "output format" or "format" in the instruction manualof the counting scale used.
*2 A UFC Setting Command may be referred to as a “PF command”, “UFC command” or “UFC program command”
in the instruction manual of the counting scale used.

Note□ UFC Setting Commands transmitted to the counting scale are saved even when the power is turned off.
□ The number of characters that can be stored, UFC Setting Command format, and the cable/options required forconnection to a PC will vary depending on the counting scale. For details, please refer to the instruction manualof the counting scale used.

2.3. Features of the UFC-dump mode
□ UFC Output Format can be easily created by selecting data to be printed, such as weighing values, unit weight,
etc. and also by entering text to be printed.
□ Editing and adjusting formats can be done effortlessly on a PC screen thanks to the Preview Screen, whichdisplays the UFC Output Format to be output from the counting scale.
□ UFC Setting Commands can be automatically generated from the edited format and can be transmitted to andstored on the counting scale. Data received from the counting scale can be displayed on the PC screen.
□ The contents of the edited UFC Output Format, UFC Setting Commands, and data received from the counting
scale can be saved as and imported to a csv file. Printing to a printer from the PC is also possible.

142.4. Sections of the UFC-dump mode

(1) Tools for editing(2) Editing Screen(3) Preview Screen(1) Tools for editing
Output data can be edited with these tools.
Name
Command List menu
Add Command button
Text Box
Add Text button
Row Up button ( )Row Down button ( )Clear Editing Screen button

Description
Displays the list of available variable data.
Adds the variable data selected in Command List to Editing Screen.
Text entered here is added to Editing Screen by pressing the Enter key.
(A blank space can be also added.)
Adds the text displayed in Text Box to Editing Screen.
Moves the row selected in Editing Screen (highlighted in blue) up one row.
Moves the row selected in Editing Screen (highlighted in blue) down one row.
Clears the data listed in Editing Screen.

(2) Editing Screen
The UFC Output Format can be edited on this screen.
Name
Text column

CRLF column

Button column

Description
Lists the variable data and text added by the user.
Text can be edited on this screen. Variable data is displayed with a graybackground and cannot be edited.
If the check box next to an item has a checkmark in it, a line break code isadded at the end of the line. If it does not have a checkmark, no line breakcode is added, so the line is connected with the next line.
Clicking the Delete button in a row deletes that row.

(3) Preview Screen
A print preview is displayed on this screen.
Displays in the UFC Output Format data edited in Editing Screen. In this preview, the part corresponding tovariable data is replaced by a sample form of data for the purpose of showing an example of the counting scale’s
output. This example has the same number of characters as actual data, although its content is not the same.
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2.5. How to operate the UFC-dump mode
Perform steps 1 to 4 in “1.3. Operation (common to both modes)”.
Select the UFC Mode tab to open the UFC function screen.

5. Creating UFC Output Format
6. Sending UFC Setting Commands from the PC to the counting scale(1) Click the Connect button, which will then change to the Send button when communication starts.
(2) When you click the Send button, the commands displayed in the Send Data box will be sent line byline to the counting scale. Between the lines, the time set in Wait[s] will be inserted.
(3) Transmitted UFC Setting Commands are stored in the counting scale.
Step 5. Creating UFC Output Format

Step 6. Sends UFC Setting Commands by clicking the Connect button which will change to the Send button

Displays a reply to the commands sent

Displays commands to send

7. Receiving data from the counting scale□ To output data, press the print key on the counting scale.
□ The data output is displayed in the Received Data box, so check that the contents of the data arecorrect.

8. Ending communication
Click the Disconnect button.
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3. UFC-Barcode Mode

3.1. Abilities of the UFC-barcode mode
□ A&D counting scales equipped with the UFC function can output weighing data directly from the counting scale
to print on barcode labels or two-dimensional code labels without PC, by editing the UFC Output Format*1 insuch a way as to output a control character with a label printer.
SAMPLE

Label printer(Compatible with ZPL®/ZPL

ABC-123

SAMPLE

ABC-123®)□ With UFC Output Format, the following three can be output: Static text, variable data that a counting scale holds(such as weighing data) and the control code in ASCII. Each of them can be combined with the others to be
output together. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale.

3.2. How to use the UFC-barcode mode
□ To output data in UFC Output Format from a counting scale with the UFC function, the UFC Output Format
settings must be already stored in the counting scale.
□ To store the UFC Output Format settings to the counting scale, it is necessary to transmit commands in a specificformat (UFC Setting Commands*2) from a PC to the counting scale.
□ The UFC Mode of WinCT-Counting is an application designed for editing UFC Output Format on a PC as well
as for transmitting UFC Setting Commands to the counting scale.
Edits or sets UFC Output Format

Counting scale

Outputs or prints in the format that has been set

PC

Counting scale

Label printer

The AD-8561 is not usable with the UFC-barcode mode.
*1 UFC Output Format may be referred to as "UFC format", "output format" or "format" in the instruction manualof the counting scale used.
*2 A UFC Setting Command may be referred to as a “PF command”, “UFC command” or “UFC program command”
in the instruction manual of the counting scale used.
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Note
□ UFC Setting Commands transmitted to the counting scale are saved even when the power is turned off.
□ The number of characters that can be stored, UFC Setting Command format, and the cable/options required forconnection to a PC will vary depending on the counting scale. For details, please refer to the instruction manualof the counting scale used.

3.3. Features of the UFC-barcode mode
□ UFC Output Format can be easily created by selecting data to be printed, such as weighing values, unit weight,
etc. and also by entering text to be printed.
□ Editing and adjusting formats can be done effortlessly on a PC screen thanks to the Preview Screen, whichdisplays the UFC Output Format to be output from the counting scale.
□ UFC Setting Commands can be automatically generated from the edited format and can be transmitted to andstored on the counting scale. Data received from the counting scale can be displayed on the PC screen. The
program for printing barcode labels can be edited with a label printer (which programming language iscompatible with ZPL® and ZPL® ).
□ The contents of the edited UFC Output Format, UFC Setting Commands, and data received from the counting
scale can be saved as and imported to a csv file. Printing to a printer from the PC is also possible. The printabletypes of barcodes and two-dimensional codes with the UFC-barcode mode are QR codes, DataMatrix codes,
and Code 39.

SAMPLE ABC-123

SAMPLE ABC-123

SAMPLE ABC-123

Print example of a QR code

Print example of a DataMatrix code

Print example of a Code 3918

3.4. Sections of the UFC-barcode mode
(1) Barcode Type/Print Settings/Text Data

(6) Design Preview(7) Create UFC Commands(2) Barcode Data

(4) Size(3) Editing Screen(5) Data Preview(1) Barcode Type/Print Settings/Text Data
Barcode types and print settings can be selected, and printing text can be edited with these tools.
Name
QR CodeData Matrix
Code 39
Res menu
Height menu
Width menu
# of Prints menu
Type menu
Text box

Size menu

Description
Prints QR code and text.
Prints DataMatrix code and text.
Prints Code 39 and text.
Selects the print head resolution of a label printer.
203 dpi [8 dot/mm]/300 dpi [12 dot/mm]/406 dpi [16 dot/mm]/600 dpi [24 dot/mm]
Enters the label length. The unit is mm. (10 to 100 mm)
Enters the label width. The unit is mm. (10 to 100 mm)
Enters the number of sheets to print at a time. (1 to 10 sheets)
Selects the variable data and text.
Text/Command
Select [Text] from [Type], and it turns the entry field for letters.
Select [Command] from [Type], and it enables selection of the variablecommands. The type of command differs depending on models.
Sets the text size. The unit is dot.

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(2) Barcode Data
The barcode data can be edited with these tools.
Name
Command List menu
Add Command button
Text box
Add Text button
Row Up button ( )Row Down button ()

Description
Displays the list of available variable data.
Adds the variable data selected in Command List to Editing Screen.
Text entered here is added to Editing Screen by pressing the Enter key.
(A blank space can be also added.)
Adds the text displayed in Text Box to Editing Screen.
Moves the row selected in Editing Screen (highlighted in blue) up one row.
Moves the row selected in Editing Screen (highlighted in blue) down one row.

(3) Size
Name
Height menu
Width menu
Magnification menu

Description
Sets the barcode height. (DataMatrix code and Code 39 only)
Sets the barcode width. (Code 39 only)
Sets the barcode magnification. (QR code only)(4) Editing Screen
The barcode data can be edited with these tools.
Add data here to put data in a barcode.
For a two-dimensional barcode, each data is put on a new line.
For a one-dimensional barcode, all data is put on one line.
Name
Text column
CRLF column

Delete column

Description
Lists the variable data and text added by the user.
Text can be edited on this screen.
If the check box next to an item has a checkmark in it, a line break codeis added at the end of the line. If it does not have a checkmark, no line
break code is added, so the line is connected with the next line.
Clicking the Delete button in a row deletes that row.

(5) Data Preview
Added variable data or character strings are displayed on this screen.
This is a preview screen for barcode data.
Displays a preview of data in the Editing Screen. In this preview, the part corresponding to variabledata is replaced by a sample form of data for the purpose of showing an example of the counting scale’s
output. This example has the same number of characters as actual data, although its content is not the
same.

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(6) Design Preview
Adjusts the printing position of objects.
Name
Text object

Barcode object

Description
Displays the printing position of text data.
The position can be changed by drag-and-drop actions.
The contents in the Text Data menu are applied to the characters andsize of text. A red point on the upper left of the object is the reference forthe printing position.
The position can be changed by drag-and-drop actions.
Sample data is set for the contents of the barcode.
In the Design Preview, the contents of barcode data are not applied.
The barcode size is adjustable on the Size menu. A red point on the upper
left of the object is the reference for the printing position.

(7) Create UFC Commands
Converts the contents edited for label printing to the UFC setting commands.
Converted data is displayed on the Send Data box.

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3.5. How to operate the UFC-barcode mode
Perform steps 1 to 4 in “1.3. Operation (common to both modes)”.
Select the UFC-Barcode tab to open the UFC-barcode label settings screen.

5. Creating UFC Output Format
Edit Barcode Type, Print Settings, Text Data, Barcode Data, and Design Preview, and then press theCreate UFC Commands button.
6. Sending UFC Setting Commands from the PC to the counting scale(1) Click the Connect button, which will then change to the Send button when communication starts.
(2) When you click the Send button, the commands displayed in the Send Data box will be sent to thecounting scale.
(3) Transmitted UFC Setting Commands are stored in the counting scale.
Step 5. Creating UFC Output Format

Step 6. Sends UFC Setting Commands by clicking the Connect button which will change to the Send button

Displays commands to send

Displays a reply to the commands sent

7. Receiving data from the counting scale□ To output data, press the print key on the counting scale.
□ The data output is displayed in the Received Data box, so check that the contents of the data arecorrect. Confirm that the data displayed in the Received Data box starts with “^XA” and ends with“^XZ”. If it does not end with “^XZ”, the data count is too large. Reduce data to add in Barcode Data.

8. Ending communication
Click the Disconnect button.
223.6. Example of creating the UFC output format
Print result

Contents* TextZ D 5.6V“Item code”* QR code* “Number of pieces”* UW “Unit weight”

The QR code above is for illustrative purposes only.

1. Select QR Code in the Barcode Type.
2. Select Command from the Type menu in Text Data. Then, select Item Code from the Text box.
3. Select Count data from the Command List menu in Barcode Data. Then, click the Add Command button.
Enter “UW ” in Text, and press the Add Text button.
Remove a checkmark in the “UW ” text column in the Editing Screen.
Select Unit weight from the Command List. Then, press the Add Command button.
4. Adjust the positions of text and barcode in the Design Preview.
5. Press the Create UFC Commands button to create UFC Setting Commands in the Send Data box.

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4. Function Mode

4.1. How to use the function mode
□ There are differences in settable items depending on destinations. Make sure that English is selected for the
language in the Option menu.

4.2. Features of the function mode
□ You can select items and values for the function settings by using the pull-down menu.
□ The current function setting can also be called up, which can be referred to or confirmed when the setting ischanged.
□ By using the check boxes, you can select items to send from the list.

244.3. Sections of the function mode

(1) Tools for editing(2) Function List

(1) Tools for editing
The function mode can be selected and the function list can be edited with these tools.
Name
Category menu

Item menu
Setting menu
Add Function button
Clear List button
Read Function button

Description
Selects the large classification of the function setting. Options to be
displayed vary depending on the model.
F-00 / F-01 / F-02 / F-03 / F-04 / …
Selects the small classification of the function setting.
Options to be displayed vary depending on the Category menu.
Selects the setting to change.
Items can be selected /not be selected if they have check boxes.
Adds the contents selected in the Setting menu to the Function List.
Deletes items in the Function List.
Reads all function setting values in the counting scale connected anddisplays in the Function List.

(2) Function List
Added items can be previewed and commands to send can be selected in this screen.
Name
Editing column
Preview column
Send column

Description
Displays added items.
Displays commands.
Adds checkmarks to commands to send.
Click the column name button to add checkmarks to all items in the Item list.
Removes all checkmarks if the button is clicked with checkmarks in all of
the boxes.

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4.4. How to operate the Function Mode
Perform steps 1 to 4 in “1.3. Operation (common to both modes)”.
Select the Function Mode tab to open the function settings screen.

5. Selecting the function setting to be changed(1) Select items to be changed from the Category menu and then the Item menu.
To check the current function settings, click the Read Function button.
Clicking on the function setting displayed in the Function List, the Category menu and the Item menu
are automatically selected.
(2) Select the setting to be changed from the Setting menu, and click the Add Function button.
The item is added to the Function List.
(3) Add a checkmark to the Send box on the right in the Function List only for the item to be changed.
Commands are generated in the Send Data box only for the item checked.

6. Sending the function setting commands from the PC to the counting scale.
(1) Click the Connect button, which will then change to the Send button when communication starts.
(2) When you click the Send button, the commands displayed in the Send Data box will be sent line byline to the counting scale. Between the lines, the time set in Wait[s] will be inserted.
Step 5. (1) Selects and adds the item to be changed.

Step 5. (3) Add checkmarks to the Sendbox of the command to be sent.

Click the column name button to add
checkmarks to all items in the Item list.

Step 5. (2) Select the setting to be changed andclick the Add Function button to add
the item to the Function List.
Step 5. (1) Reads the current function setting.
Step 6. Sends commands by clicking the Connect button, which will change to the Send button.

Displays commands to be sent.

Displays responses to the commands sent.

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7. Receiving data from the counting scale□ Confirm that the same number of responses (<AK>) as that of commands sent are returned.
If it is not, there may be items that could not be saved. In that case, adjust the time in the Wait[s]menu and send commands again.
□ If an error (EC,E*) is received, correct and resend the data.
For the meaning of the error, refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale.
Note
The factory setting of the GC series is for no command response.
Change function setting F-06-07 to “1” (reply to command).

8. Ending communication
Click the Disconnect button.

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5. Command Mode
5.1. Features of the command mode
□ You can select usable commands by using the pull-down menu.
□ As item names of commands for which values (unit weight, tare weight, etc.) need to be entered are shown
before the text, you can create commands instinctively.
□ When the digits of a value entered do not match, it cannot be written in the text box.
Other out-of-range errors can be written in the text box, so check responses after sending commands.
□ It is recommended that key commands be sent one by one, not collectively.
□ By using the check boxes, you can select items to send from the Command List.
□ Refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale for the characters of Item code that can be used.
", (comma)" is not allowed in the item code.

5.2. Sections of the command mode

(1) Tools for editing(2) Command List

(1) Tools for editing
The command mode can be selected and the command list can be edited with these tools.
Name
Command Type menu
Command menu

Add Command button
Clear List button

Description
Selects the large classification of the function setting.
Options displayed vary depending on the model.
Selects commands.
Options displayed vary depending on the Command Type. A text box isdisplayed for commands for which values need to be entered.
Enter values to set based on the description (ID, UW, Tare, etc).
Adds the content selected in the Command menu to the Command List.
Clears the items in the Command List.
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(2) Command List
Added items can be previewed and commands to send can be selected in this screen.
Name
Editing column
Preview column
Send column

Description
Displays added items.
Displays commands.
Adds checkmarks to commands to send.

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5.3. How to operate the Command Mode
Perform steps 1 to 4 in “1.3. Operation (common to both modes)”.
Select the Command Mode tab, and open the command mode screen.

5. Selecting commands(1) Select command from the Command Type menu and then the Command menu.
Enter setting values or any other items that need to be input.
(2) Click the Add Command button to add the item to the Command List.
(3) Add a checkmark to the Send box on the right in the Command List for only the command to be sent.
Commands are generated in the Send Data box for only the item with a checkmark.

6. Sending commands from the PC to the counting scale(1) Click the Connect button, which will then change to the Send button when communication starts.
(2) When you click the Send button, the commands displayed in the Send Data box will be sent line byline to the counting scale.
Some commands do not function when they are sent simultaneously. If it happens, send commands
one by one by adding a checkmark one at a time in each the Send box again, or adjust the time in
the Wait[s] menu and send commands again.

7. Receiving data from the counting scale□ Command responses are output to the Received Data box.
Step 5 (3) Displays commands after the
Add Command button is checked.
Add a checkmark to the Send boxof the command to be sent.

Step 5 (1) Selects command
Step 5 (2) Adds the command selectedto the Command List
Step 6

Sends commands by clicking the Connect button, which will change to the Send button

Displays commands to be sent

Displays responses to the commands

8. Ending communication
Click the Disconnect button.
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6. Memory Mode

6.1. How to use the memory mode
□ The only factory setting items stored in the internal memory of the counting scale are unit weight (and item code). It is
recommended that all items (upper and lower limit values, tare, total, etc.) be set to be “items that are called up by theinternal memory." For details about the function settings, refer to the instruction manual of each model.
Ex.) With the GC series, set function setting F-08-01 to “111”.
□ If the decimal separator that is displayed or output with the counting scale is set to ", (comma)", it may not beread to the Item List. In that case, set it to ". (dot)".
Ex.) With the GC series, set function setting F-04-07 to “0”.

6.2. Features of the memory mode
□ The memory contents in the current counting scale can be listed, which makes it easy to manage.
□ You can directly edit a list with text that has been read. Changed items are colored, which makes it easy tovisually recognize where has been edited.
□ By using check boxes, you can select items to be sent from the Item List.
□ By saving the list read as a csv file, you can save to memory with a PC and create a file on external memory
with the SD card (external memory is available only with the models that can use SD cards).
□ Refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale for the characters of Item code that can be used.
", (comma)" is not allowed in the item code.
□ By using a csv file saved on a PC, you can batch write to internal memory of the counting scale.
□ Note that items that can be stored in internal memory vary depending on the model.
□ For items and their sequence, check the Item List column in the Memory tab.
□ Csv files saved with the Save List button are generated in the same item array regardless ofmodels so that lists can be used as is when the model is changed.
Items that cannot be stored in internal memory (items that are not displayed in the Item List) arefilled with 0. Item code is output in blank.
□ When editing or creating a list on an Excel file, fill undefined items other than item code with 0 before
converting it to a csv file.

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<Example of a csv file saved>
A: ID, B: Item code, C: Unit weight, D: Tare, E: Upper limit value,
F: Lower limit value, G: Total count, H: Number of additions32

6.3. Sections of the memory mode(2) Item List

(1) Operation buttons(1) Operation buttons
The Item List can be edited with these tools.
Name
Counting Scale button
CSV File button
Add Item button

Description
Reads all memory data in the counting scale connected, and displaysthem in the Item List.
Reads a csv file saved on a PC, and displays it in the Item List.
Adds a new item.
If the Add Command button is clicked without the ID having been edited,
the line is deleted.

Save List button
Add Command button

AD-8561 check box

Saves items displayed in the Item List in a csv file.
If they are copied to the SD card, the card can be used as external memory.
Generates commands for the items whose check boxes have checkmarksin the Update column. The commands generated are displayed in the Send
Data box.
Changes the format of commands to be generated.
When communicating with the GC series counting scale via the USB interface
for the AD-8561-MI02, add a checkmark to the box. It is not displayed withmodels other than the GC series counting scale.

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(2) Item List
The contents of memory that has been read and added are displayed in this screen.
Name
No. column
ID column
Item Code column
UW column
Tare column
HI column
LO column
Total column
Addition column
Clear column

Update column

Description
Displays the sequence of memory displayed in the Item List.
Displays the ID numbers in memory.
By clicking the ID column, you can sort the ID numbers in order.
Displays the item codes in memory. Some models do not display this column.
Displays the unit weights in memory.
Displays the tare weights in memory.
Some models cannot edit or change this item, although they can read it.
Displays the comparator upper limit value in memory.
Displays the comparator lower limit value in memory.
Displays the total count in memory.
Some models do not display this column.
Displays the number of additions in memory.
Some models do not display this column.
Add checkmarks to the items to be deleted from internal memory of thecounting scale. They are not deleted unless their check boxes in theUpdate column do not have checkmarks.
Click the column name button to add checkmarks to all items in the Item List.
Removes all checkmarks if the button is clicked with checkmarks in all of
the boxes.
Add checkmarks to the items to be changed or added.
Click the column name button to add checkmarks to all items in the Item List.
Removes all checkmarks if the button is clicked with checkmarks in all of
the boxes.

346.4. How to operate the memory mode
Perform steps 1 to 4 in “1.3. Operation (common to both modes)”.
Select the Memory tab, and open the memory mode screen.

5.

Creating an item list
(1) Expand the memory information in the Item List.
To check the current internal memory, click the Counting Scale button.
To check the csv file saved on the PC, click the CSV File button.
To add a new item, click the Add Item button.
To rewrite the contents displayed in the Item List, move the cursor to the item and edit the texts.
(2) For the items to be stored on the counting scale, add checkmarks to the check boxes in the Update
column on the right in the Item List.
□ Click the Update column name to add checkmarks to all items in the Item List.
This removes all checkmarks if the button is clicked with checkmarks in all of the boxes.
(3) For the items whose check boxes in the Clear column on the right in the Item List have checkmarks,
clear command for the item is generated.
□ For the items to be cleared, add checkmarks to the check boxes both in the Clear and theUpdate columns.
□ Click the Clear column name to add checkmarks to all items in the Item List.
This removes all checkmarks if the button is clicked with checkmarks in all of the boxes.
(4) Click the Add Command button to generate commands in the Send Data box only for items with acheck mark in the check box.
(5) To save the current Item List to a csv file, click the Save List button.
□ Enter a file name and save the file with “save as”.
Note 1In the following case, the color of cells in the Item List changes.
Yellow

An item for which text has been corrected or a new item added

Red

Unusable numeric value or unusable character(Ex. 000000 is entered in the ID column, or characters other than numbers areentered in the Unit Weight column)
For items that include red cells, commands cannot be generated with the
Add Command button.

PurpleID is duplicated in the Item List.
You can easily find which ID is duplicated by clicking the ID column to sort IDs.

Note 2
With the GC series counting scale, you can divide the MR command, when there is a checkmark in the
check box of the AD-8561, into MR, MI, ML, and MA. When communicating via USB interface for the AD8561-MI02, make sure to add a checkmark to the check box. Although there is no difference in operation
when directly communicating with the GC series, the number of commands increases, which may require
longer time after starting transmission until the end.
Note 3For communication through the RS-232 interface for the AD-8561, there is no need to put a checkmarkin the check box of the AD-8561. However, make sure to set the baud rate of the RS-232C port for the
AD-8561 to 9600 bps or more. If it is set to 4800 bps or less, data may not be read in the Memory List
while being read to the counting scale.
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Sorts IDs by clicking
the ID column

Step 5. (1)Reads the list

Step 5. (2)(3)
To add or change items in internal memory, add
checkmarks to the check boxes of the Update column.
To delete items, add checkmarks to both the Clear andUpdate columns.
Click the column name button
to add checkmarks to
all items in the Item List.

This check box must have acheckmark when using the USB
interface of the AD-8561-MI02.
Displays commands to send
Step 5. (4)Generates a command for the ID where thecheck box of the Update column has a checkmark

Step 6. Sends commands by clicking theConnect button, which will change
to the Send button.

Step 5. (5) Saves the Item List as a csv file6.

Sending setting commands from the PC to the counting scale(1) Click the Connect button, which will then change to the Send button when communication starts.
(2) When you click the Send button, the commands displayed in the Send Data box will be sent line byline to the counting scale.
Between the lines, the time set in Wait[s] will be inserted.

7.

Receiving data from the counting scale□ Confirm that the same number of responses (<AK>) as that of commands sent are returned.
□ If it is not, there may be items that could not be saved. In that case, adjust the time in the Wait[s]menu and send commands again.
□ If an error (EC,E*) is received, correct and resend the data.
For the meaning of the error, refer to the instruction manual of the counting scale.
Note
The factory setting of the GC series is for no command response.
Change function setting F-06-07 to “1” (reply to command).

8. Ending communication
Click the Disconnect button.
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6.5. Usage example of the memory function<How to partly change internal memory >
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Click the Counting Scale button to display internal memory in the Item List.
Move the cursor to the item to be changed and correct texts.
Add a checkmark to the check box in the Update column of the item changed.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 above.
Click the Add Command button to generate commands to rewrite the target item.
Send the commands to the counting scale with the Send button.

<How to save internal memory as a csv file on a PC>
1.
2.

Click the Counting Scale button to display internal memory in the Item List.
Click the Save List button to save the file.
Note
By writing the file created to an SD card, you can use it as external memory.

<How to store the contents of a csv file saved to internal memory of the counting scale>
1.
2.
3.
4.

Click the CSV File button, and then select the file saved to display it in the Item List.
Click the Update column name button, and then add a checkmark to the check boxes of all items in the Update column.
Click the Add Command button to generate commands to rewrite the target item.
Send the commands to the counting scale with the Send button.

<How to browse/correct the contents of an SD card>
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Save a file (csv format) on an SD card to a PC.
Click the CSV File button, and then select the file saved in Step 1 to display it in the Item List.
Move the cursor to the item to be changed and correct texts
Click the Save List button to save as a new file.
Replace the file (csv format) on the SD with the file saved in Step 4 above.

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