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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how the compact printer, AD-8121B, works and how to get the most out of it
in terms of performance.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the printer and keep it at hand for future reference.
1-1 Features
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Impact dot matrix printer for superior readability and long storage
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Date and time printing with the built-in calendar/clock
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Interval printing with the built-in timer: 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min and 30 min
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Charting function with the built-in timer to print changes in the measurement data with time in
graph format
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Statistical calculation function: minimum, maximum, average, standard deviation, coefficient of
variation and range.
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Battery operation permits use anywhere
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Clock, calendar and preset functions are stored in non-volatile memory
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Compact and lightweight
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Accepts RS-232C and current loop input from A&D's electronic balances, scales, indicators, the
moisture analyzer, viscometer and other instruments produced by A&D that specify the
AD-8121B as the printer of choice. Hereafter, these will be referred to as "the instrument".
1-2 Compliance
Compliance
with FCC Rules
Please note that this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This equipment
has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of a Class A computing device pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference when equipment is operated in a commercial environment. If this unit is operated in a
residential area, it might cause some interference and under these circumstances the user would be
required to take, at his own expense, whatever measures are necessary to eliminate the interference.
(FCC = Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.A.)
Compliance with EMC Directives
This device features radio interference suppression in compliance with valid
EC Regulation 89/336/EEC.
