Ohaus ADVENTURER BALANCES User Manual [en, es, fr]
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Ohaus Corporation, 19A Chapin Road, P.O. Box 2033, Pine Brook, NJ, 07058-2033, USA
Declaration of Conformity We, Ohaus Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the balance models listed below are in conformity with
the directives and standards mentioned.
Declaración de Conformidad
a continuación - están conformes con las directivas y normas citadas.
Déclaration de conformité Nous, Ohaus Corporation, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité, que les types de balance ci-dessous cité - sont
conformes aux directives et aux normes mentionnées ci-après.
Model/Type Adventurer Series ARx (where AR is the series name abbreviation and x is any combination of alpha and numeric characters.
Modelo/Tipo Adventurer Series ARx (donde AR es la abreviatura del nombre de serie y x es cualquier combinación de caracteres alfa-numéricos).
Modèle/Type Série Adventurer ARx (avec AR représentant l’abréviation du nom de la série et x une combinaison de caractères alphanumériques).
EC Marking: EC Directive Applicable Standards
Marcado EC Directiva EC Normas aplicables
Marquage CE Directive CE Normes applicable
Date: March 11th, 2004
Nosotros, Ohaus Corporation, declaramos bajo responsabilidad exclusiva que los modelos de balanzas indicados
73/23/EEC EN61010-1:2001
Low Voltage
Baja tensión
Basse tension
89/336/EEC EN61326:1997 +A1:98 +A2:01 (class B)
Electromagnetic compatibility EN61326:1997 +A1:98 +A2:01
Compatibilidad electromagnética (Minimal requirements)
Compatibilité électromagnétique
Ted Xia
President
Ohaus Corporation
Pine Brook, NJ USA
Urs MüllerUrs Müller
Urs Müller
Urs MüllerUrs Müller
Urs Müller
General Manager
Ohaus Europe
Greifensee, Switzerland
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada
ISO 9001 Registration
In 1994, Ohaus Corporation, USA, was awarded a certificate of registration to ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI), confirming
that the Ohaus quality management system is compliant with the ISO 9001 standard’s requirements. On May 15, 2003, Ohaus Corporation, USA,
was re-registered to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.
Registro ISO 9001
En 1994, Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI) le otorgó a Ohaus Corporation, EE.UU., un certificado de registro ISO 9001 el cual confirma
que el sistema administrativo de calidad de Ohaus cumple con los requerimientos del estándar ISO 9001. En mayo 15 del 2003, Ohaus
Corporation, EE.UU., fue registrada nuevamente al estándar ISO 9001:2000.
Standard
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92; UL Std. No. 3101-1
Safety requirements for Electrical Equip. for measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1; General Requirements
AS/NZS4251.1, AS/NZS4252.1 Emission and Immunity
Enregistrement ISO 9001
En 1994, le Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI) a octroyé la certification d’enregistrement ISO 9001 à Ohaus Corporation, États-Unis
d’Amérique, confirmant que le système de gestion de la qualité Ohaus était conforme aux conditions normalisées de l’ISO 9001. Le 15 mai 2003,
Ohaus Corporation, États-Unis d’Amérique, a été ré-enregistrée à la norme ISO 9001:2000.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual covers installation, operation and troubleshooting
for the OHAUS
eration of your balance, please read this manual completely.
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Adventurer
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Balances. To ensure proper op-
DESCRIPTION
The Ohaus Adventurer
struments, designed to provide years of service with virtually no
maintenance. Models are available with capacities from 65 to
4100g. The 65g through 310g balances include a draft shield.
Weigh below operation is made possible with a built-in weigh below hook.
The AdventurerTM balances are constructed with a durable housing, leveling feet, built-in leveling bubble, and a large custom
LCD. Control buttons are clearly marked as to their function,
with large Tare buttons located on either side of the front panel.
All AdventurerTM balances are initially factory set to measure in
grams and can be set to measure in *kilograms, milligrams,
carats, Newtons, pounds, ounces, troy ounces, grains, pennyweight, mommes, mesghals, Hong Kong T aels, Singapore T aels,
Taiwan Taels, Ticals, and Parts Counting. Simple three button
operation allows for the selection of measuring units, calibration and printing parameters. A standard RS232 interface permits communication to an external printer or computer.
*See specifications for measuring units which are available.
Power is supplied through an AC adapter. Accessories include:
an in-use cover, security device, calibration masses, printer,
and scoops. See accessory section.
Behind your instrument stands OHAUS Corporation, a leading
manufacturer of precision weighing equipment. An Aftermarket
Department with trained instrument technicians is dedicated to
provide you with the fastest service possible in the event your
instrument requires servicing. OHAUS Corporation also has a
Customer Service Department to answer any inquiries regarding applications and accessories.
TM
balances are precision weighing in-
MENUS
AdventurerTM balances contain four display menus which enable you to select measuring units, calibrate the balance, turn
on a tone signal which operates with each key stroke, and set
up communication/print parameters.
• UNITS Menu - Allows up to 16 measuring units to be selected plus parts counting.
• LIN Calibration Menu - Allows the balance to be calibrated
by using linearity calibration methods. Two masses are
required.
• SYS Menu - Enables tone signal with each keystroke.
UNPACKING
All AdventurerTM balances are supplied with a weighing platform, AC power adapter, built-in weigh below hook, instruction
manual and warranty card. Draft shields are supplied with 65g
through 310g balances.
Carefully unpack all items.
• Check the instrument for transport damage. Immediately
inform your Ohaus dealer if you have complaints or if parts
are missing.
• Store all parts of the packaging. This packaging guarantees the best possible protection for the transport of your
instrument.
INSTALLATION
Selecting the Location
The balance should be used indoors only and in an environment which is free from excessive air currents, corrosives, vibration, and temperature or humidity extremes (Max. 85%).
Maximum altitude not to exceed 4000 m above sea level. These
factors will affect displayed weight readings.
DO NOT install the balance:
• Next to open windows or doors causing drafts or rapid
temperature changes.
• Near air conditioning or heater vents.
• Near vibrating, rotating or reciprocating equipment.
• Near magnetic fields or equipment that generates mag-
netic fields.
• On an unlevel or unstable work surface.
NOTE: Manufacturer cannot guarantee the safety of the prod-
uct if it is not used according to the instructions.
Setting Up and Leveling the Balance
Exact horizontal positioning and stable installation are prerequisites for repeatable results. To compensate for small irregularities or inclinations at the location, the instrument can be
leveled.
For exact horizontal positioning, the balance is equipped with a
level indicator and two leveling feet located at the rear of the
balance.
Position the balance in the intended operating location. Adjust
the leveling feet at the rear of the balance until the air bubble in
the indicator is centered.
NOTE: The instrument should be leveled each time its location
is changed.
• PRINT Menu - Allows communication parameters to be
set which include Baud rate, Parity, Data and Stop bits. A
Reset function permits returning the communication parameters to factory settings.
• MENU END - When selected, balance returns to weigh
mode.
BUBBLE LEVEL
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LEVELING FEET (2)
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Connecting Power
NOTICE:
The socket/outlet must be installed near the equip
ment and shall be easily accessible. For use with an
certified (CSA or equivalent) power supply , which
must have a limited and SELV circuit output.
2.If it is necessary to rezero the display, momentarily press
>O/T<.
3.Place item(s) to be weighed on the pan and read the weight
on the display. The stability indicator appears when the
reading is stable.
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Connect the AC Adapter cord to the connector located at the
rear of the balance and to a suitable power source.
Pan Installation
Place the pan support and pan on the balance. The balance is
now ready for operation. Balances with a draft shield do not
have a pan support.
Weigh Below Hook
For below balance weighing applications (eg. density determination), a weigh below hook is installed at the bottom of the
balance and is part of the balance. To use, remove the protective plug cover located at the bottom of the balance. The balance should then be supported on an elevated level surface
which allows access to the weigh below hook. The balance
should be releveled. Measurements are made by the use of a
fine wire attached to the internal weigh below hook.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to remove the weigh below hook from the
balance as the balance may be damaged.
Security Bracket
A security bracket which is cast in the lower housing is provided
at the rear of the balance under the leveling bubble. This bracket
allows the balance to be secured by an optional cable and lock
accessory.
Taring
When weighing items that must be held in a container, taring
subtracts the container's weight from the total weight on the pan.
1. With an empty container on the pan, press >O/T< to zero
the display .
2.As material is added to the container, the net weight is displayed. Tared weight remains in balance memory until
>O/T< is pressed again.
MENU
The setup menu permits you to activate available weighing
units, parts counting, linearity calibration, keystroke tone and
print parameters. To enter the menu, the balance must first be
turned off. Press and hold the>O/T< until MENU is displayed
then release. To advance through the menus, press Mode Off.
To enter a selected menu, press >O/T<. After you make selec-
tions in any menu, you may continue to make additional
changes in other menus before exiting and saving. To exit a
menu and return to weigh mode without saving settings, press
and hold Mode Off until full display appears, then release.
NOTE: Selecting END in the UNITS, SYS and PRINT menus
will save the settings for each menu.
MENU
UNITS - g, kg, mg, ct, N, lb, oz, ozt, GN, dwt, mo,
m, Hong Kong taels, Singapore taels, Tai
wan taels, cL, and PCS. - Set each to ON
or OFF. NOTE: Only one Tael may be on at
a time. See specifications table for available units.
OPERATION
Turning the Balance ON
Press >O/T<, all segments will appear briefly followed by a software revision number (when plugged in first time) or after a power
interruption and then * 0.00g. Allow 20 minutes warm-up time.
When the balance is first turned on, it can be used to weigh in
grams or tare items without setting the menus.
Not used
Stability Indicator
Turning the Balance OFF
To turn the balance OFF, press and hold Mode Off until the display indicates OFF then release.
Weighing
With the balance turned ON, it is ready to weigh in grams.
1.If other measuring units are desired, refer to Menu Section
for setup procedure.
LIN - Performs linearity calibration.
SYS - Permits setting tone ON or OFF, with
each keystroke.
PRINT - Permits setting communication and print
parameters.
MENU - Exit menu and return to weigh mode.
END
Activating Units and Parts Counting (PCS)
1. With the balance OFF, press and hold >O/T< until MENU
is displayed, then release, UNITS is displayed.
2. Press >O/T<, On g is displayed. To turn this unit of measure
ON or OFF, press Mode Off to select ON or OFF condition.
3.To advance through all of the measuring units including parts
counting and to set each ON or OFF, press >O/T< to advance
to next unit then press Mode Off to select ON or OFF. You
must continue until END appears. NOTE: Only one Tael can
be activated at a time.
4. When END is displayed, press >O/T< to store unit selections.
5.To exit the menu, repeatedly press Mode Off until MENU
END is displayed, then press >O/T<. Balance returns to a
weighing mode.
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Setting Tone Signal On or Off
1. With the balance OFF, press and hold >O/T< until MENU
is displayed, release it and UNITS is displayed.
Setting Stop Bit
Pressing Mode Off, you can select STOP 1 or 2. Press
>O/T<, the display advances to STBL ON.
2. Press Mode Off until SYS is displayed.
3.Press >O/T<, BEEP ON is displayed.
4 Press Mode Off to select ON or OFF.
5.To store, press >O/T<, END is displayed, then press >O/T<.
6.To exit the menu, press Mode Off until MENU END is dis-
played, then press >O/T<. Balance returns to a weigh-
ing mode.
Resetting Communication and Printing
Parameters to Factory Defaults
Factory defaults are: Baud Rate= 2400, Parity = No, Data = 7,
Stop Bit = 2, Stbl = ON, Auto = OFF.
1. With the balance OFF, press and hold >O/T< until MENU
is displayed, release it and UNITS is displayed.
2. Press Mode Off repeatedly until PRINT is displayed.
3.Press >O/T<, RESET n is displayed (n=no). Select y=yes by
pressing Mode Off.
4. Repeately press >O/T< until MENU END is displayed, then
press >O/T<. The balance displays all of the communication
settings as you advance through the menu. Balance returns
to a weighing mode.
Setting Communication and Print
Parameters
Bolded setting shown below are the factory settings.
Setting Print Modes
The AdventurerTM balance offers a choice of manually printing
only stable or all data (STBL ON/OFF) at any time by pressing
the Print button or printing stable readings automatically (AUTO
ON/OFF). The default setting for automatic stable readings is
OFF. Only one of these may be set on at a time.
Stable Data On or Off
When STBL ON is displayed, press Mode Off to select ON or
OFF , then press >O/T< , AUTO OFF is displayed.
Auto Print On or Off
With Auto Print ON, the balance automatically prints stable
data when the display changes by at least five counts. Press
Mode Off and select ON or OFF, then press >O/T<, END is
displayed. To save settings, press >O/T<. MENU END is displayed. Press >O/T< to return to weigh mode.
Parts Counting
To use Parts Counting, it must first be activated in the Menu.
Refer to Menu section to activate parts counting. The balance
will count parts based on the weight of a reference sample of 5,
10, 20, 50 or 100 parts. For optimum results, the parts should
be uniform in weight.
1. Place a container on the pan and press >O/T< to tare it.
2. With the balance ON, press and hold >O/T< until SEt PCS is
displayed, then release it. The display shows SEt XX, where
XX is the last used counting sample. To change the sample
size, repeatedly press Mode Off and stop at the desired
sample number. Choices are 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 pieces.
3. Add the selected number of part s to the cont ainer, then press
>O/T<. The display shows the number of parts added.
1.To enter the Print Menu, with the balance OFF, press and hold
>O/T< until MENU is displayed, release it and UNITS is displayed.
2. Press Mode Off repeatedly until PRINT is displayed.
Setting Baud Rate
Press >O/T<, until bd 2400 is displayed. Using the Mode Off
button, you can select baud rates of 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or
9600. Once you have selected the proper baud rate for your
system, press >O/T<, the display advances to PAR no (parity).
Setting Parity
Repeatedly press Mode Off, to select either no, odd or E for
even. Once the desired parameter is selected, press >O/T<,
the display advances to DATA 7.
Setting Data
Pressing the Mode Off button allows the selection of DATA 7
or DATA 8. Once the desired parameter is selected, press
>O/T<, the display advances to STOP 2.
4. Add parts as desired and read the quantity on the display.
5. To read the weight of the parts, press Mode Off to change to
any of the activated weighing units. You can return to parts
counting at any time by repeatedly pressing Mode Off until
the parts counting indicator is displayed. Sample weight is
retained as long as the balance remains plugged in or you
change it by the procedure above.
6.To exit to weighing mode, press Mode Off until desired unit is
displayed. Press >O/T< to tare the balance.
CALIBRATION
AdventurerTM balances are calibrated before shipment, however, calibration can be affected by changes in location, temperature, or rough handling. AdventurerTM balances can be
calibrated in two ways: Span calibration or Linearity calibration. Span calibration resets the balance's weighing range using two weight values: zero and a weight value at or near the
balance's capacity. Linearity calibration minimizes deviation
between actual and displayed weights within the balance's
weighing range. Three weight values are used: zero, a weight
value within the balance's weighing range and a weight value
at or near the balance's specified capacity.
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CALIBRATION (Cont.)
Calibration Masses
Before beginning calibration, make sure masses are available.
If you begin calibration and realize calibration masses are not
available, exit the exit the procedure by pressing and holding
Mode Off until balance returns to weigh mode. The balance will
retain previously stored calibration data. Calibration should be
performed as necessary to ensure accurate weighing. Masses
required to perform the procedures are listed in the following
table.
CALIBRATION MASSES
LINEARITY SP AN ONLY
CAPACITY MASSES MASSES
65g 20g/50g 50g
110g 50g/100g 100g
150g 100g/150g 150g
210g 100g/200g 200g
310g 100g/300g 300g
510g 300g/500g 500g
1500g 500g/1500g 1500g
3100g 1000g/3000g 3000g
4100g 2000g/4000g 4000g
Masses must meet or exceed ASTM Class 1 Tolerance.
Calibration masses are available as accessories.
Span Calibration
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To keep the balance operating properly, keep the housing and
platform clean. If necessary, a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used. Keep calibration masses in a safe dry
place.
RS232 COMMAND DATA TABLE
Command
Character Description
P Print command
T Tare command
? Displays current mode
XS X=0 (zero) Stable off
XS X=S Stable on (default setting in balance)
XS X=A Auto print on stabilty
NOTE: Print commands entered through the computer are
temporary. When the balance is turned off, it will return to
balance menu settings when turned on again.
1. With the balance turned ON, press and hold >O/T< until CAL
is displayed.
2.Release >O/T< , -C- is momentarily displayed followed by the
value of the calibration mass which is to be placed on the pan.
Do not disturb the balance when -C- is displayed. Incorrect
calibration may result.
3. Place the indicated span calibration mass on the pan.
4.Press >O/T<, -C- is momentarily displayed, then the weight of
the mass on the pan is displayed.
5.Remove the calibration mass from the pan. The balance is
now calibrated and returns to the weighing mode.
Linearity Calibration
1. With the balance OFF, press and hold >O/T< until MENU is
displayed, then release it and UNITS is displayed. Press
Mode Off, LIN is displayed.
2.Press >O/T<, -C- is displayed followed by the value of the first
mass which must be placed on the pan.
3. Place the required mass on the pan and momentarily press
>O/T<, -C- is displayed followed by the value of the next
mass to be placed on the pan.
Do not disturb the balance while -C- is displayed.
4. Place the second required mass on the pan and momentarily
press >O/T<, -C- is displayed. When the weight on the pan
is displayed with the stability indicator, the balance is calibrated and returns to the weighing mode.
1N/C
2 Data Out (TXD)
3 Data In (RXD)
4N/C
5 Connected to pin 8
6N/C
7 Ground
8 Connected to pin 5
9N/C
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
No Display.
Incorrect weight
reading.
Calibration procedure does not
work.
Unable to display
weight in a particular weighing unit.
Balance won't
store selections
made in menu.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Power Adapter not
connected.
Balance out of cali-
bration.
Balance was not
rezeroed before
weighing.
Incorrect calibration
masses being used.
Weighing unit not activated in menu.
END selection was
not used to exit
menu.
12345
6789
REMEDY
Connect AC Adapter.
Calibrate the balance.
Press >O/T< with no
weight on the pan,
then weigh item.
Use correct masses.
Use Units menu to
set desired units ON
(see menu).
Y ou must use END to
exit each menu and
save selections.
5.Remove the calibration masses from the pan.
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