Setup manual (PDF 45KB)

WinCT (Windows Communication Tools) Ver. 5.12 28/03/2016 for Windows 10 Windows 8.1 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista

English edition

CD-ROM for windows

Copyright (c) 1998 A&D Company limited.

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WinCT (Windows Communication Tools)

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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

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Computer OS Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 8.1 / Windows 7 / Windows

Vista

RS-232C 1port

- If the computer has no COM port, a Serial/USB converter is

available as an accessory to add a COM port on the computer.

A cable will also be attached for the connection with a balance.

The balance's RS-232C has 25 pins -> Model No. AX-USB-25P-EX

The balance's RS-232C has 9 pins -> Model No. AX-USB-9P-EX

Balance An A&D balance with an RS-232C interface

Cable An RS-232C cable

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 incorrect characters 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

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Step 1 If a previous version of WinCT is installed on the computer, uninstall the previous version of WinCT.

Step 2 Close all open applications in Windows.

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

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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].

RsCom This 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 and coefficient 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 performance or compatibility when other manufacture's balances

are used with WinCT.

- If you have problems or questions about compatibility with third party

software, contact the manufactures for information.

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4.License Agreement and Limited Warranty

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- 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 computer connected 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 of such damage.

- A&D is not responsible or liable for the loss of any programs and/or

data stored in the computer on which WinCT was installed, including the

costs of recovering said lost programs or data.

Microsoft, Windows, Excel and Word are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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5. Uninstall Instructions

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

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