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APOLLO SERIES GX-A | GF-A
Precision Balances
Taking Weighing Precision and Protection to New Heights

DISCOVER PRECISION
Advanced Technologies Providing Innovative Solutions
Smart SHS Technology

A&D’s Smart-Super Hybrid Sensor (SHS) technology is the foundation
of the innovative solutions found in the Apollo Series. The Smart sensor
improvements stem from better design, construction, and materials,
resulting in better performance and turbo stabilization times of 1 second.
This increases productivity for all weighing work-flows in both labs and
production environments. Smart-SHS also gives higher maintainability with
a reduced number of parts while still offering maintenance accessibility,
unlike other Mono-type systems which only increase cost of ownership.
A&D’s easy eccentricity adjustment and hybrid design are two prime
examples of this high maintainability. We execute for the highest
performance, and keep our customer’s bottom-line in mind.

ECL

Electronically Controlled Load (ECL) Innovation
Auto Precision
Assessment

Beneficial
Outcomes

Smart
Reasoning

Innovative
Technology

Remarkable cost and time savings
at the touch of a button.

Dia-Check

The operator simply holds the mode key to first perform a self diagnostic check and
proceed to ECL where internally a repeatability test is performed without use of an
external weight. This critically checks the stability of analog-to-digital conversion
before applying a controlled load inside the balance (between 0.3% to 3% of the
weighing capacity). It does this by altering the equilibrium state of the weigh sensor
and takes 10 repeated measurements. The entire process takes only 1.5 minutes
versus traditional repeatability procedures which can take up to 10 minutes,
ultimately giving greater convenience and time savings to customers.
The ECL technology provides valuable information which Auto Precision
Assessment (APA) smartly processes into meaningful, beneficial outcomes
such as Dia-Check, Standard Deviation, Quick Min-S, and Min-S-Alert.
Dia-Check quickly gives users peace of mind to proceed with daily weighing
routines, providing a critical pass or fail indication. A powerful, dynamic tool to
diagnose, and verify balance performance.

Standard deviation

ECL steps it up a notch by producing the most valuable information, the
Standard Deviation (SD), allowing users to quickly assess the balance
performance under any given environment. This is helpful to include in daily
SOP checks.

QuickMin-S

SD also can determine the minimum sample weight with a feature called
QuickMin-S. QuickMin-S helps to overcome challenges with handling small weights,
accessibility to in-line systems, and in tough environmental conditions

Min-S Alert blinks

ECL goes one step further allowing users to set the minimum sample weight limit and
provides a real time alert with Min-S-Alert. Users always feel secure knowing they
are in compliance of USP 41 and does not limit how often a minimum sample weight
can be determined. This gives more flexibility to follow recommendations of USP
1251. What is so remarkable is this can be performed at the touch of a button, within
minutes, in challenging conditions, without the need of an external calibration weight.

APOLLO SERIES
Factory Tough–Laboratory Precise
Impact Shock Detection (ISD) Innovation

Often balances can be damaged or errors can occur due to sharp impacts
from automated machine loading or operators dropping material onto
the pan. The Apollo series educates, prevents and documents such
scenarios. ISD visually indicates the magnitudes of impact shocks that
a weigh sensor receives at four different levels. It audibly beeps once at
Level 3 and twice at Level 4 delivered through the feature of Impact-Alert.
This patented technology provides real-time feedback mechanisms
that prevent the sensor from being damaged and can ultimately train
and influence operator behaviors. ISD smartly strives for operators
to have better weighing techniques, while also helping to program
or modify loading in-line automated processes. Impact-Alert ensures
the investment of the balance is protected, helps to extend the life of
balance, reduce repair and replacement cost and ensure productivity can
be maintained by reducing downtime.

No Impact Shock		

Level 1			

Level 2		

Real-time feedback
prevents the
sensor from being
damaged.

Level 3		

Level 4

ISD takes protection one step higher with Shock-log that documents the
date, time, and shock level. This enables managers and quality officers to
pinpoint the exact moment a critical shock occurred to quickly assess and
fix critical failure to get operations back online.

Shock-log pinpoints the exact moment a critical shock
occurred to quickly assess and fix critical failure to get
operations back online
Overload Protection

The weight sensor is well protected against vertical and transverse static
overloading. It won’t break due to malfunction of the weighing system’s
actuator and the resulting excess “E” load. Additionally there are two leaf
springs that support the weighing pan of the Apollo series also mitigate
impact shocks significantly. A&D once again takes protection to heart
ensuring the Apollo series is the same A&D strong, A&D tough you’ve
come to know in labs and factories alike.

Leaf Springs

DISCOVER PRECISION
Keeping Your Devices in Sync for
Better Accuracy & Precision
Flow Rate Display (FRD) Innovation

Many operators use a stopwatch or PC to determine a flow rate. FRD helps to streamline
and improve both by offering a synced solution that improves accuracy and precision in
filling or dosing applications. For example, the internal clocks of external devices are never
in complete sync with precision balances. Therefore there is a time-clock disparity that is
most noticeable when measuring and recording flow rates of pumps, feeders and other
devices at short intervals*1. Therefore command speed and refresh rate will cause the PC to
intermittently produce irregular values or spikes even if the actual flow rate is constant.
The Apollo series through an FR-Cal function calculates, displays, & outputs (WinCT-FRD)
the mass flow rate, or the volume flow rate by entering the density of the material. Up to
10 densities can be saved to the device. Both the display refresh rate and interval (set
between 1 second and 1 hour) are regulated by the same internal clock of the balance,
making measurements free from the irregularity that rise from time clock disparity problem.

Time disparity of two different internal clocks

Now what is smart about FRD technology is that we can use a comparator function of
FR-Compare to provide a feedback mechanism to the user if the flow rate is going too
fast or too slow or indicate if flow rate is kept within the designated limits.
Lastly, if the worst happened with a power outage during the “loss-in-weight”
measurement, the tare value is stored in our non-volatile memory. The remaining amount
in the container can be displayed again and the application can continue through our FRSecure.*2 This avoids loss of sensitive materials and lost time.

Flow rate measurement using FRD as opposed to the conventional method

*1 Flow rate is determined from the weight variation that occurs during a given interval.
*2 When function is activated, the power-on/rezero/tare is toggled off.

APOLLO SERIES
Protecting and Adhering to Good Data Management,
Documentation and Compliance Practices

Quick Min-S

GLP/GMP/GCP/ISO Compliant Output

Min-S Alert

Universal Flexi Coms (UFC)

Password-Protect

Statistical Calculation Function (SCF)

Automatic Self-Calibration (ASC)

Gross/Net/Tare Output

From the standard deviation obtained using ECL described
earlier, the Apollo series also calculates and indicates the
minimum weight at the installation location*3 in accordance
with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standard.

To ensure that the measured sample quantity meets the
minimum weight requirement, the Apollo series can display
an alert until the sample quantity reaches the value entered
as the minimum weight.

Use of the balance can be password-protected
for authorized individuals (up to 11 including one
administrator)—the administrator can perform all
operations including calibration while other users can make
measurements only. Moreover, upon receiving a command
to disable its keys, the balance becomes operable only by
sending commands from an external device such as a PC.

The GX-A can be set to calibrate itself automatically
using its internal weight either (1) in response to
change in ambient temperature to prevent error due
to sensitivity drift, (2) at a set interval time, or (3) at
predetermined (up to three) times of the day. Internal
calibration can also be performed any time with one
key press.

For documentation requirements, the Apollo series can
output its manufacturer, model, serial number, ID number,
date + time, space for signature for calibration report,
calibration test report, and title & end blocks for a series of
weighing results.

UFC lets you edit serial data output/printout format.
With this function, label printing is also made possible
by connecting the balance to a commercially-available
printer*4, and enabling the arbitrary character strings output.

The Apollo series can display and output statistical
calculation data including number of data, sum, maximum,
minimum, range (maximum-minimum), average, standard
deviation, and coefficient of variation to facilitate the
analysis of measurements.

On receiving a command or with key operation, the
Apollo series outputs the gross, net, and tare values to an
external device such as a printer, PC or PLC.

*3 The effects of the ambient environmental conditions on repeatability is taken into account, unlike the values shown in catalogs as “ideal” or “typical”.
*4 Printers can be programmed to print from string sent via RS232C. Cross cables may be required based on the external device.

DISCOVER PRECISION
Advanced and Practical Features

RS-232C and USB Interfaces Standard

Security Slot

For the USB interface, you can toggle between the
Quick USB mode (plug-and-play with weighing data
output to a PC only) and the Virtual COM mode (for
bi-directional communication) with internal settings.
A USB cable is provided as standard.

An off-the-shelf (such as
Kensington) anti-theft lock can
be used to prevent the balance
from being lost.

Bright Bubble
Large, easy-to-see spirit level
with LED Illumination
The illumination blinks for 5 seconds after the
display is turned on to indicate that the balance
level needs to be checked.

Stainless
Steel Pan &
Dustplate
Easy to clean

Die cast
Aluminum
Housing
Top & Bottom
to increases
stabilization.

Large Reverse
Backlit LCD
Display
The contrast of black
and white provides
excellent visibility
even in poorly-lit
areas and also
prevents eye fatigue.

Easy 6 key
controls
Easy unit
toggle
One-touch Cal

Easy resolution
toggle

FlyThumbwheel
Anti-slip Feet
The leveling feet can be
adjusted up or down smoothly
using large thumbwheels.

APOLLO SERIES
Options
GXA-03
GXA-04

2nd RS-232C interface*5
Comparator relay output/buzzer/external key input interface*5

Enables signaling check weighing results (5 steps) by buzzer and/or external comparator
(traffic) lights. It also has two jacks for separately-sold foot switches.

GXA-06
GXA-09

Analog output interface*5 0-1 V, or 0.2-1 V for conversion to 4-20 mA.
Built-in rechargeable battery (factory-installed/dealer option) *5

GXA-10
GXA-12

Large glass breeze break
Animal weighing pan (for models of 320 g capacity or higher)

GXA-13

Density determination kit (for the 1 mg models only)

GXA-17

Large glass breeze break with built-in fanless ionizer

GXA-23-PRINT
GXA-23-REZERO
GXA-23-PLUG
GXA-24

External key input interface with the AX-SW137-PRINT foot switch*5
External key input interface with the AX-SW137-REZERO foot switch*5
External key input interface with the AX-T-314A-S plug*5
USB host interface (factory-installed/dealer option) *5

GXA-25

External fanless ionizer (static eliminator) *5

GXA-26

External IR switch*5

FXi-08

Ethernet interface*5

10 hours of charging for 14 hours of operation (the remaining battery level will be
indicated on the display). The balance can be used while recharging the battery.

Use together with the animal weighing (average & hold) mode.

Makes weighing the sample in air and in water quicker, easier and more precise. The
GX-A/GF-A series can then perform a density calculation automatically.
(static eliminator) The fanless ionizer can neutralize even extremely fine powders
without disturbance.

GXA-10 Large Glass
Breeze Break

Accepts an off-the-shelf USB flash drive to save weighing results in CSV format.

Power is supplied from the balance. Activated for a set duration with an IR sensor.
For touchless operation of print or re-zero (tare).

AX-SW137-PRINT

Accessories
AD-1641
AD-1682
AD-1683
AD-1684A
AD-1687
AD-1688
AD-1689
AD-1691
AD-8127
AD-8526
AD-8920A
AD-8922A
AX-GXA-31
AX-USB-9P
AD-8529PC-W
AD-8529PR-W

Air flow logger
Rechargeable battery unit
Static eliminator*6
Electrostatic field meter
Weighing environment logger
Weighing data logger
Tweezers for calibration weight
Weighing environment analyzer
Compact printer
Serial/Ethernet converter
Remote display
Remote controller
Main unit cover (5 pcs)
USB to Serial converter w/9pin to 9pin cable
Bluetooth Converter for PC
Bluetooth Converter for Printer
AD-8127 with AD-8529PR-W

*5 Only one of GXA-03, GXA-04, GXA-06, FXi-08, GXA-09, GXA-23-PRINT/REZERO/PLUG,GXA-24, GXA-25 or GXA-26 can be installed.
*6 9V Power needs to be supplied from an AC adapter.

Specifications

GF-123A

Capacity

122 g

GX-203A

GX-303A

GX-403A

GX-603A

GX-1003A

GX-1603A

GF-203A

GF-303A

GF-403A

GF-603A

GF-1003A

GF-1603A

220 g

320 g

420 g

620 g

1100 g

1620 g

Readability

0.001 g

Repeatability (std. deviation)

0.002 g (for 1600 g)
0.001 g (for 1000 g)

0.001 g

Linearity

±0.002 g

±0.003 g

Accuracy immediately after internal
calibration (for the GX-A series) i
Stabilization Time

Approx 1.5 sec

Approx. 1 sec (approx 0.8 sec for 5 g)

Sensitivity drift

Calibration

± 0.010 g (for
1000 g)

± 0.010 g

(approx 0.8 sec for 5 g)

±2 ppm / ˚C (10 ˚C to 30 ˚C / 50 ˚F to 86 ˚F, when automatic self-calibration is OFF)

Type

External

Wt. g.

50 g
100 g

GX Internal / GF External
50 g
100 g
200g

50 g
100 g
200 g
300 g

Display

50 g
100 g
(100 g interval)
400 g

50 g
100 g
(100 g interval)
600 g

50 g
100 g
(100 g interval)
1000 g

50 g
100 g
(100 g interval)
1600 g

Reverse Backlit LCD (Character height: 17.8 mm)

Display Refresh Rate

5 times / second, 10 times / second or 20 times / second
g (gram), oz (ounces), lb (pound), lb-oz (pound-ounce), ozt (troy ounce), ct (metric carat), mom (momme), dwt (pennyweight), gr (grain),
pcs (counting mode), % (percent mode), SG (specific gravity), and a user-programmable unit.

Units of Measure ii
Counting
mode

Min unit mass

0.001 g

Percent
mode

Min 100% ref mass

Number of samples

5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
0.100 g

Min 100% display

0.01%, 0.1% or 1% (depends on the reference mass stored)

Operating environment

5 ˚C to 40 ˚C / 41 ˚F to 104 ˚F, 85% R.H. or less (no condensation)

Power supply / consumption

AC adapter / approx. 30 VA

Communication Interface

RS-232C and USB

Weighing pan size

128 mm × 128 mm / 5 × 5 in

Dimensions (W × D × H)

212 (W) × 317 (D) × 93 (H) mm / 8.3 (W) × 12.5 (D) × 3.7 (H) in

Net weight

Approx. 5 kg / 11 lb

Specifications

GF-1202A

Capacity

GX-2002A

GX-3002A

GX-4002A

GX-6002A

GX-10002A

GX-6001A

GX-10001A

GF-2002A

GF-3002A

GF-4002A

GF-6002A

GF-10002A

GF-6001A

GF-10001A

2200 g

3200 g

4200 g

6200 g

10200 g

6200 g

1220 g

Readability

0.01 g

Repeatability (std. deviation)

0.02 g (for 10000 g)
0.01 g (for 5000 g)

0.01 g

Linearity

±0.02 g

Accuracy immediately after internal
calibration (for the GX-A series) i

± 0.10 g

Stabilization Time

Calibration

± 0.15 g

0.1 g

±0.03 g

±0.1 g

± 0.15 g (for 5000 g)

± 0.5 g (for 5000 g)

Approx 1.5 sec

Approx. 1 sec (approx 0.8 sec for 50 g)

Sensitivity drift

10200 g
0.1 g

Approx 1 sec

(approx 0.8 sec for 50 g)

(approx 0.8 sec for 500 g)

±2 ppm / ˚C (10 ˚C to 30 ˚C / 50 ˚F to 86 ˚F, when automatic self-calibration is OFF)

Type

External

Wt. g.

500 g
1000 g

GX Internal / GF External
500 g
1000 g
2000g

500 g
1000 g
2000 g
3000 g

Display

500 g
1000 g
(1000 g interval)
4000 g

500 g
1000 g
(1000 g interval)
6000 g

500 g
1000 g
(1000 g interval)
10000 g

500 g
1000 g
(1000 g interval)
6000 g

500 g
1000 g
(1000 g interval)
10000 g

Reverse Backlit LCD (Character height: 17.8 mm)

Display Refresh Rate

5 times / second, 10 times / second or 20 times / second
g (gram), oz (ounces), lb (pound), lb-oz (pound-ounce), ozt (troy ounce), ct (metric carat), mom (momme), dwt (pennyweight), gr (grain),
pcs (counting mode), % (percent mode), SG (specific gravity), and a user-programmable unit.

Units of Measure ii
Min unit mass

Counting
mode

0.01 g

Number of samples
Min 100% ref mass

Percent
mode

0.1 g

5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
1.00 g

Min 100% display

10.0 g

0.01%, 0.1% or 1% (depends on the reference mass stored)

Operating environment

5 ˚C to 40 ˚C / 41 ˚F to 104 ˚F, 85% R.H. or less (no condensation)

Power supply / consumption

AC adapter / approx. 30 VA

Communication Interface

RS-232C and USB

Weighing pan size

165 mm × 165 mm / 6.5 × 6.5 in

Dimensions (W × D × H)

212 (W) × 317 (D) × 93 (H) mm / 8.3 (W) × 12.5 (D) × 3.7 (H) in

Net weight

Approx. 5 kg / 11 lb

i Under stable environment (no rapid temperature/humidity change, vibration, draft, magnetism, static, etc). The mass of the internal weight may vary with age.
ii One additional unit from tael (Singapore/HK jewelry/Taiwan/China), tola or Newton can be added upon request.

SMART
Super
Hybrid
Sensor

GX-A
GF-A
Internal
External
Calibration Calibration

ISD
Impact
Shock
Detection

FRD
ECL
Flow Rate Electronically
Display
Controlled
Load

Reverse
Black Lit
LCD

A&D Australasia Pty Ltd
Head Office: (08) 8301 8136
www.andweighing.com.au

USB
Bidirectional

RS-232C

Counting
Function

Clock
Calendar

Percentage
Function

Compliance

Animal
Weighing

Universal Data Memory
Flexi Coms

Statistical
Calculation

Auto
Power

Comparator Underhook
Function

WinCT
Software

Password
Protect

Optional

LAN-Ethernet Rechargable USB Host
Interface
Battery

©2018 A&D Weighing



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