AD-1688 2. Unpacking • As power is supplied to the AD-1688 from the weighing 2.

2. Unpacking • As power is supplied to the AD-1688 from the weighing 2. Press the PRINT key of the weighing instrument to
instrument or USB, no special power source is required. transmit the data to the AD-1688.
When unpacking, confirm that everything is included.
Weighing Data Logger
Note: The AD-1688 is supplied power and is turned on only When the data is stored in the AD-1688, a
• AD-1688 Weighing Data Logger
when it is connected to a weighing instrument or the buzzer sounds and the data number increases.
Instruction Manual • USB extension cable (0.5 m) USB of a personal computer.
3. Repeat step 2 as necessary.
• 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 4. When the number of data necessary is stored,
• RS-232C cable with a 7-pin DIN connector (1 m) : AX-KO3573-100 4. Key Operations disconnect the AD-1688 from the weighing
instrument.
• Instruction manual (this document) When pressed When pressed and held
(+) Key The display of the AD-1688 turns off.
(To press and (To keep pressing
release immediately) for 2 seconds or more) Note: During the data storage operation, do not remove
CANCEL

Cap Displays the function

SET Displays the date and time. the RS-232C cable.
setting menus.
USB extension cable
5. Connect the AD-1688 to the
DISPLAY Switches between the Starts or stops data storage
display of data number and at a set interval. USB port of a personal computer.
(+) memory utilization rate. (Only in the interval mode) Use the USB extension cable as
© 2018 A&D Company, Limited. All rights reserved. Personal
CLEAR Enters the data deletion necessary. computer
None
No part of this publication may be reproduced, (CANCEL) mode. When connected for the first time,
USB connector RS-232C cable
CANCEL (+)

transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language with a D-Sub 9-pin connector a driver is installed automatically.
in any form by any means without the written permission RS-232C The AD-1688 is recognized as a removable disk.
of A&D Company, Limited. connector 5. Setting the Date/Time No special software is required.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of the Display CANCEL (+) Note: The date and time were set to the Japanese standard
instrument covered by this manual are subject to change RS-232C cable time at the factory when shipped. Before use, set the
for improvement without notice. with a D-Sub 25-pin connector date and time to your local time.

1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the

AD-1688
RS-232C cable.
Insert the type L connector to the AD-1688 firmly until it
RS-232C cable
1WMPD4001957E clicks.
with a 7-pin DIN connector
2. Refer to “8.2. Date/Time Display” to display the date and time.
When the year, date or time is displayed, press and hold the
SET key for 2 seconds or more. The display flashes and the
AD-1688 enters the setting mode.
Using the AD-1688 Using the following keys to set the date and time.
When the AD-1688 is in use, the cap 6. Open the removable disk using Windows explorer.
When operating this instrument, be sure to observe the following: can be attached on the bottom. DISPLAY (+) key: Increases the value by one The data is stored in a file named “AD-1688.csv”.
CLEAR (CANCEL) key: Decreases the value by one
CANCEL (+)

Copy this file into the personal computer to use.

Caution
When the above keys are pressed and held, the value increases
• Do not open the case to repair the AD-1688. Only qualified or decreases continuously.
personnel can do that. Attempting repairs yourself may
Each side has an opening. Use the SET key: Confirms the setting and goes to the next item.
cause damage to the AD-1688. Damage caused by
attempting to do the repair yourself will void the warranty. openings as follows.
3. After setting the year, month, day, hour and minute, press the
B SET key to return to the data number display.
A: Attach a strap to carry.
CANCEL (+)
B: Connect the cap and the main unit so
Precautions on Usage that the cap will not be lost.
6. Storing the Weighing Data An example of the data opened using EXCEL is shown below.
A
Caution 6.1. Basic Operation
• With the cap attached over the connectors, the 1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the
AD-1688 is protected against water splashing 3. Features RS-232C cable.
(equivalent to IP65). Please note that it will not endure • When connected to the RS-232C interface of a weighing Note: When the weighing instrument and a personal computer
immersion in water or high pressure running water. instrument, the AD-1688 can store the data that the weighing are connected simultaneously, communication with the
instrument outputs. Thus, storing weighing data is possible in an computer has priority. Data storage will not be performed.
• The AD-1688 is supplied power and is turned on only environment where a personal computer cannot be used.
when it is connected to a weighing instrument or the : Use the cable appropriate to the RS-232C connector of Note: # # # # # # may appear in column B.
• The AD-1688 has an internal clock. This allows the date and
USB of a personal computer. the weighing instrument. To display the date, broaden the column width.
time to be stored, along with the weighing data.
• The maximum data to be stored is approximately 5000, using When the cable is connected, power
the A&D standard format (15 characters in 1 data set). is supplied to the AD-1688 and the 7. After copied, delete the “AD-1688.csv” file from the
weighing data number appears. Weighing AD-1688 if necessary. Deleting unnecessary data
1. Introduction • The stored data can be read to a personal computer using USB. instrument
individually is also possible.
CANCEL (+)

This manual describes how the AD-1688 works and how to As the AD-1688 is recognized as USB memory, special software
get the most out of it in terms of performance. Please read is not required to read the data.
this manual completely before using the AD-1688. • The data is stored in CSV format and can be used easily by
software such as EXCEL.
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9. Function Settings 9.2. Function List 10. Interval Mode
7. Deleting the Weighing Data In the function setting mode, settings of the AD-1688 performance Function Description
• In the interval mode, the weighing data is stored at a certain interval.
Baud rate Parameter 600, 1200, 2400*, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps
Note: The AD-1688 performs as follows only when and communication can be changed. • Available intervals are:
connected to a weighing instrument. 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes / 1 hour
Each function has parameters. By changing the parameter, specify
the performance of the function. 1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing
Two ways of deleting data are available; deleting the most Data bit, parity Parameter 7bit-Even*, 7bit-Odd, 8bit-None
The set parameters are maintained in memory even if the AD-1688 instrument using the RS-232C cable.
recent data (or data with the most recent number) or all the
data. Use this to delete the incorrect data. is disconnected from the weighing instrument or personal computer. 2. Select the interval mode (int) for the data
Decimal point (Note1) Parameter Dot (.)*, Comma (,) storage mode (reC) of the function setting and
1. Data number display
9.1. Setting Procedure set the interval time (120 seconds in the
Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing
example). Press the CLEAR key to display the
instrument using the RS-232C cable. 1. Connect the AD-1688 to a weighing instrument using the SEC

No. RS-232C cable.

Number of data on a line Parameter 1*,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 data number. In the interval mode, the
When the data number appears, mark turns on at the lower right. No.
No.
press and hold the CLEAR key for 2. When the data number appears,
Press and hold press and hold the SET key for 2 3. Set the data output mode of the weighing
2 seconds or more. Buzzer Parameter Sounds the buzzer*, Does not sound
seconds or more. Press and hold instrument to the stream mode. For details on the setting
2. Selecting a deletion mode. 3. The function display appears. (Refer to “9.2. Function List”.) procedure, refer to the instruction manual of the weighing
The “CLR” segment turns on and the most recent data Press the DISPLAY key to select a instrument.
Data storage mode Parameter Standard mode (All data)*, Interval mode No.
number flashes. function, and press the SET key to 4. Press and hold the DISPLAY key for 2 seconds or
Under the above condition: Release the CLEAR key to display the parameters. more. The AD-1688 starts to store the data at a set
enter the mode to delete the most recent data. When the CLEAR key is pressed, or Press When the interval mode is selected interval. The mark flashes while the data is being stored.
Keep pressing the CLEAR key to display “ALL”. Release the after 10 seconds of non operation, Interval time 5. To stop storing the data, press and hold the No.
CLEAR key here to enter the mode to delete all the data. Parameter 1*,2,5,10,15,20,30,60,120,300,600,900,1200,1800,3600
the AD-1688 returns to the data DISPLAY key. The mark stops flashing and
If the CLEAR key is pressed and held, the display indicates number display. SEC SEC
turns on.
the most recent data number and “ALL” alternately. 4. The parameter of the selected Date and time data Parameter Adds the date and time*, Does not add
6. Remove the AD-1688 from the weighing instrument.
Mode to delete the Mode to delete function appears. The current setting DATE
SEC
DATE DATE 7. Connect the AD-1688 to a personal computer and read the
SEC SEC
most recent data all the data has the mark at the lower right. Current setting stored data.
No. Press and hold No.
The flashing parameter can be
CLR CLR Date format (Note1) Parameter YMD*, MDY, DMY
changed. DATE DATE DATE DATE 11. Error Display
Release Release
Error Description Remedy
3. Deleting the data (Note1) Set these functions according to the settings of the personal computer used. Data full.
Press the SET key to delete the designated data. The : Factory setting
No more storage is Delete the data.
display indicates the reduced data number. 5. Using the following keys to change the parameter. About the number of data on a line and the interval mode, refer to the following sections.
available.
If the SET key is not pressed within 5 seconds, the AD-1688 DISPLAY (+) key: Displays the parameters one by one. The voltage that is
returns to the data number display without deleting the data. CLEAR (CANCEL) key: Goes to the next function without changes. 9.3. Number of Data on a Line supplied from the Use a longer interval
Press Press SET key: Confirms the setting and goes to the weighing instrument time to store the data.
This function is useful for storing data with different contents or Errors 1 to 3
next function. is low.
No.
items 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 the Insert the type L
The RS-232C cable is
setting are converted into commas. Once the number of <CR>s connector to the
is reached the setting, a new line starts. not connected
After changes, the parameter and the AD-1688 firmly until it
For example, the ID, number of samples and weight are sent correctly.
8. Switching the Displays mark appear for 1 second, and then
individually. Using this function, these three data items can be
clicks
the next function appears. placed on one line as shown in (B). Error 7 The baud rate and
8.1. Memory Utilization Rate Set the same values for
parity of the received
Example data received to transmit to Excel both the AD-1688 and
When the data number is displayed, press the DISPLAY key to 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to the data is different from
ID,000123<CR><LF> the weighing instrument.
display the memory utilization rate. data number display. the set values.
QT,+00000056 PC<CR><LF>
Press the DISPLAY key again to display the data number. Internal clock error
No. ST,+0003.102 g<CR><LF>
such as low backup Ask for repair.
Data number display Memory utilization rate
Error 9 battery
No. Press (A) When the number of data on a line is 1, the ID, number of
samples and weight are stored on separate lines.
% 12. Specifications
Devices Balances and scales with an RS-232C
to be connected connector manufactured by A&D
8.2. Date/Time Display (Visit our website to determine which
When the data number is displayed, press the SET key to devices are applicable.)
display the year, date and time. Number of data Approximately 5000 data in the
to be stored standard format (15 characters in 1
1. Data number display data set).
No. (B) When the number of data on a line is 3, the ID, number of Clock error ±1 minute / month
Press samples and weight are stored on one line.
Applicable OS Windows2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 10/ 11
2. The display indicates the year and date for 2 seconds each, Dedicated power supply Not required
Power is supplied from a weighing
and then indicates the time. instrument or a personal computer.
DATE DATE
Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C
Windows Explorer and Excel are registered trademarks of Operating humidity 85%RH or less, no condensation
3. Press any key to return to the data number display. Microsoft Corporation. Dimensions 55x103x16.5 mm
Samples ID Number Weight Mass Approximately 60 g

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