A&D Weighing FC-05i Remote Scale Connection

The A&D FC-05i is an optional interface that allows a compatible FC-i or FC-Si counting scale to connect to a remote weighing scale/platform. This enables a two-scale counting setup, which is useful when users need the counting functions of the main scale while weighing larger or heavier loads on a separate platform.

No. The FC-05i is an interface accessory, not a standalone weighing scale or indicator. It must be installed and used with a compatible A&D FC-i/FC-Si counting scale and an appropriate remote scale setup. Buyers looking for a complete counting system should make sure they have the required compatible equipment in addition to the FC-05i.

The FC-05i is listed by A&D as the remote-scale interface option for the FC-i/FC-Si Series counting scales. The series includes models such as the FC-500i, FC-1000i, FC-2000i, FC-5000i, FC-10Ki, FC-20Ki and FC-50Ki, as well as FC-Si models. Compatibility of the complete remote platform configuration should be confirmed before installation.

Adding a remote scale can provide greater flexibility when counting items that exceed the capacity or physical size of the main counting scale. The main FC-i/FC-Si unit can provide the counting interface and unit-weight functions, while the remote platform accommodates the larger load. This can be useful for inventory, warehousing, packaging and production counting applications.

No. The FC-05i is specifically an interface for a remote scale, while A&D offers separate options for additional RS-232C connections. For example, the FC-03i provides two additional RS-232C channels, and the FC-04i provides an RS-232C channel plus comparator relay output. The appropriate option depends on whether the application requires a remote weighing platform, additional data communication, or comparator output.