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Ranger RC Compact Scales
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Table of contentsRanger RC
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Table of contents
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1 Introduction .....................................................................................5
1.1 Safety instructions .............................................................................5
1.2 Description ......................................................................................6
1.3 Putting into operation ......................................................................10
2 Operation ......................................................................................12
2.1 Switching on and off .......................................................................12
2.2 Zeroing / Zero point correction ..........................................................12
2.3 Simple weighing .............................................................................12
2.4 Weighing with tare ..........................................................................13
2.5 Calling up the gross weight and tare value .........................................14
2.6 Displaying weight values with a higher resolution ...............................14
2.7 Displaying the capacity available ......................................................14
2.8 Dynamic weighing ..........................................................................14
2.9 Printing results ...............................................................................15
2.10 Switching scales .............................................................................15
2.11 Cleaning ........................................................................................16
3 Counting .......................................................................................17
3.1 Counting parts into a container .........................................................17
3.2 Counting parts out of a container ......................................................17
3.3 Counting with variable reference quantity ...........................................18
3.4 Counting with minimum accuracy ....................................................18
3.5 Reference optimization ....................................................................18
3.6 Counting with automatic reference determination ................................19
3.7 Counting with two scales .................................................................19
4 Settings in the menu ......................................................................21
4.1 Operating the menu ........................................................................21
4.2 Overview .......................................................................................23
4.3 Scale settings (SCALE) ....................................................................26
4.4 Application settings (APPLICATION) ..................................................28
4.5 Terminal settings (TERMINAL) ..........................................................30
4.6 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) .........................................31
4.7 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) ................34
5 Interface description ......................................................................35
5.1 OHAUS interface commands ............................................................35
5.3 TOLEDO Continuous mode ..............................................................40
6 Event and error messages ..............................................................42
7 Technical data and accessories ......................................................44
7.1 Technical data ................................................................................44
7.
2 Accessories ....................................................................................49
5.2 SICS interface commands ................................................................37
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8 Appendix ...................................................................................... 50
8.1 Information for certified scales in EC countries ................................... 50
8.
2 Safety checks ................................................................................. 50
8.3 Table of Geo Values ........................................................................51
8.4 Sample protocols ...........................................................................54
9 Index ............................................................................................ 55
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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Electric shock hazard!
Always pull out the mains plug before any work on the device.
DANGER!
Electric shock hazard if the mains cable is damaged!
Check the mains cable for damage regularly and replace it immediately if it is damaged.
On the rear side of the device, maintain a clearance of at least 3 cm in order to
prevent the mains cable bending too much.
CAUTION!
On
no account open the device!
The
warranty is void if this stipulation is ignored. The device may only be opened by
authorized persons.
Call OHAUS Service.
CAUTION
!
Do
not use Ranger RC in hazardous areas!
Ou
r product range includes special devices for hazardous areas.
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CAUTION!
Handle the compact scale with care.
The
scale is a precision instrument.
When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load
plate holder with a solid object!
Do not put excessive loads on the scale.
Avoid banging the weighing pan.
Not
e Use with foodstuffs
Parts
coming into contact with foodstuffs have smooth surfaces and are easy to clean.
The ma
terials used do not splinter and are free of harmful substances.
With foodstuffs, it is recommended to use the supplied protective cover.
Clean the protective cover regularly and carefully.
Replace damaged or very dirty protective cover immediately.
1.2 Description
This user manual applies to the following types of compact scales:
• Compact scale RC..S with strain gauge weighing cell
• Compact scale RC..M with Monobloc
The compact scales are available in a small and large size in various capacities and
resolution
s.
The
power supply is carried out via a built-in power supply device, an internal
rech
argeable battery with an external mains adapter or an external battery.
One of the following options can also be ordered:
• Additional interface RS232 or RS485
• Ethernet interface
• USB interface
• Digital I/O
• Analog second scale interface
Disposal
Observe the valid environmental regulations when disposing of the scale.
If the device has a rechargeable battery:
The
battery contains heavy metals and therefore must not be disposed of with normal
waste.
Observe the local regulations for disposing of environmentally hazardous materials
.
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1.2.1 Overview
1 Display
2 Scale specifications
3 Load plate
4 Adjustable foot
5 Keys
1 Power supply
connection
2 Optional interface
3 RS232 interface
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1.2.2 Display
1 7-segment display, 7 digits, with decimal point
2 Active interface
3 Symbol for displaying gross and net values
4 Active scale
5 Weighing range display
6 Battery charge level; only present on scales with a battery
7 Weight units
8 Selected reference quantity
9 Symbols for optimizing the average piece weight
10 Symbol for dynamic weighing
11 Graphic display of the weighing range
12 Stability monitor (goes out when a stable weight value is reached)
13 Sign
14 Identification for changed or calculated weight values, e.g. higher resolution,
minimum weight not reached
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1.2.3 Keypad
Main
functions
Additional functions
Ke
y Function in operating mode Function in the menu
Switching device on / off, abort To the last menu item –End-
Setting scale to zero Scrolling back
Taring scale Scrolling forward
Transfer
key
Long
key press: Calling up menu
Activating menu item
Accepting selected setting
Key Function
Switching between gross and net weight; displaying tare specification
Calling up additional information, e.g. gross weight, average piece weight, higher
resolut
ion ...
Switching the scale
Switching between weight value and number of pieces
Determining
average piece weight from 10 pieces
Determining
average piece weight from any number of pieces
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1.3 Putting into operation
1.3.1 Selecting or changing the location
The correct location is crucial to the accuracy of the weighing results!
Major geographical
location
changes
The manufacturer adjusts each scale to the local gravity conditions (GEO value). In
the event of major geographical location changes, this setting must be adjusted by a
se
rvice technician. Certified scales must also be recertified observing the national cer-
tifi
cation regulations. These steps are not necessary for scales with an internal cali-
br
ation weight.
Select a stable, vibration-free and if possible a horizontal location.
The gr
ound must be able to safely bear the weight of the fully loaded scale.
Observe the following environmental conditions:
• No direct sunlight
• No strong drafts
• No excessive temperature fluctuations
Aligning the scale
Onl
y scales that have been aligned precisely horizontally provide accurate weighing
re
sults. The certified scales have a spirit level to simplify alignment.
Turn the adjustable feet of the scale until the spirit level’s air bubble is inside the
inner
circle.
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1.3.2 Connecting the power supply
CAUTION!
Before connecting the scale to the mains, check whether the voltage value printed on
the
rating plate corresponds with the local mains voltage.
Never connect the device if the voltage value printed on the rating plate is different
to the
local mains voltage.
Plug the mains plug into the socket.
After connection, the device performs a self-test. When the zero display appears,
the
device is ready to weigh.
Calibrate the device in order to obtain the greatest possible precision, see
Sectio
n 4.3.2.
Not
e Partially certified scales (scales with first-level certification) must be certified by an
authorised body or by the OHAUS Service.
Call OHAUS Service.
Not
e The battery’s charging capacity can be reduced under continuous mains operation.
To maintain the charging capacity, after a maximum of 4 weeks discharge the battery
completely before recharging it.
Scales with a built-in battery can work independently from the mains for approximately 30 hours in normal operation. A prerequisite for this is that the background
lighting is switched off and that no peripheral devices are connected.
The device automatically switches to battery operation as soon as the mains supply
is
interrupted. When the mains supply is restored, the device automatically switches
back to mains operation.
The
battery symbol indicates the present charging level of the battery. 1 segment cor-
res
ponds to approx. 25 % capacity. When the symbol flashes the battery must be
cha
rged (min. 4 hours). The charging period is extended if work is continued during
cha
rging. The battery is protected against overcharging.
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Operation
2 Operation
2.1 Switching on and off
Switching on Press ON/OFF.
The scale conducts a display test. When the weight display appears, the scale is
rea
dy to weigh.
Switching
off Press ON/OFF.
Before
the display goes out, -OFF- appears briefly.
2.2 Zeroing / Zero point correction
Zeroing corrects the influence of slight changes on the load plate.
Manual 1. Unload scale.
2. Press ZERO.
The zero display appears.
Automatic In the case of scales that cannot be certified, the automatic zero point correction can
be deactivated in the menu or the amount can be changed.
As standard, the zero point of the scale is automatically corrected when the scale is
unloaded.
2.3 Simple weighing
1. Place weighing sample on scale.
2. Wait until the stability monitor goes out.
3. Read weighing result.
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2.4 Weighing with tare
2.4.1 Taring
Place the empty container on the scale and press TARE.
The zero display and the symbol NET appear.
The tare weight remains saved until it is cleared.
2.4.2 Clearing the tare
Unload scale and press TARE.
The symbol NET goes out, the zero display appears.
If A.CL-tr is activated in the menu, the tare weight is automatically cleared as soon
as the scale is unloaded.
2.4
.3 Automatic taring
Pr
erequisite
A-tArE is activated in the menu, the symbol T flashes in the display.
Place the container or packaging material on the scale.
The packaging weight is automatically saved as the tare weight, the zero display
and the symbol NET appear.
2.4
.4 Chain tare
Pr
erequisite
The
tare function CHAIn.tr is activated in the menu.
With
this function it is possible to tare several times if, for example, cardboard is
pl
aced between individual layers in a container.
1. Place the first container or packaging material on the scale and press TARE.
The packaging weight is automatically saved as the tare weight, the zero display
and the symbol NET appear.
2. Weigh the weighing sample and read/print out the result.
3. Place the second container or packaging material on the scale and press TARE
again.
The total weight on the scale is saved as the new tare weight. The zero display
appears.
4. Weigh the weighing sample in the second container and read/print the result.
5. Repeat the last two steps for other containers.
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Operation
2.5 Calling up the gross weight and tare value
1. Press G/N/T.
The gross weight is displayed for 2 seconds.
2. Press G/N/T again while the gross weight is displayed.
The
tare value is displayed. After a few seconds, the scale changes back to the net
wei
ght display.
2.6 Displaying weight values with a higher resolution
Press Info.
The current weight value is displayed for 2 seconds in a higher resolution. The
scale then changes back to the normal resolution.
2.7 Displaying the capacity available
The scale has a graphic display of the scale capacity available. The bar indicates how
ma
ny per cent of the scale capacity is already occupied and what capacity is still
available. In the example, approx. 65 % of the scale capacity is occupied.
2.8 Dynamic weighing
With the dynamic weighing function, it is possible to weigh restless weighing samples
such
as live animals. If this function is activated, the symbol appears in the dis-
pl
ay.
With
dynamic weighing, the scale calculates the mean value from 56 weighing oper-
ations
within 4 seconds.
With
manual start Prerequisite
AVErAGE -> MAnuAL is selected in the menu.
The
weighing sample must be heavier than 5 scale divisions.
1. Place the weighing sample on the scale and wait until it has stabilized.
2. Press PRINT to start dynamic weighing.
During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display, and the
dynamic result
is then displayed with the symbol *.
3. Unload the scale to be able to start a new dynamic weighing operation.
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With automatic start Prerequisite
AVErAGE -> AUtO is selected in the menu.
The
weighing sample must be heavier than 5 scale divisions.
1. Place the weighing sample on the scale.
The scale starts the dynamic weighing automatically.
During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display, and the
dynamic result
is then displayed with the symbol *.
2. Unload the scale to be able to perform a new dynamic weighing operation.
2.9 Printing results
If a printer or computer is connected to the scale, the weighing results can be printed
out
or sent to a computer.
Press PRINT.
The display contents are printed out and transferred to the computer. See
Sect
ion 8.4 for sample protocols.
2.10 Switching scales
If a second scale or a weighing platform is connected, e. g. via the optional analog
se
cond scale interface, the currently active scale is shown in the display.
The
second scale can be operated in exactly the same way as the first scale.
Press Scale Select.
The d
isplay changes from one scale to the other.
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Operation
2.11 Cleaning
CAUTION!
Electric shock hazard!
Before cleaning with a damp cloth, pull out the mains plug to disconnect the unit
from
the power supply.
CAUTION!
When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load plate
holder with a solid objec
t!
This could damage the weighing cell.
Other cleaning information:
• Use damp cloths.
• Do not use any acids, alkalis or strong solvents.
• Do not clean using a high-pressure cleaning unit or under running water.
• If very dirty, remove the weighing pan, protective cover (if present) and adjustable
feet
and clean these items separately.
• Follow all the relevant instructions regarding cleaning intervals and permissible
cleaning
agents.
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3 Counting
The Ranger RC compact scales have additional functions for piece counting.
The
relevant settings in the menu are described in Section 4.4.1.
3.1 Counting parts into a container
1. Place the empty container on the scale and press TARE.
The container is tared and the zero display appears.
2. Place 10 reference parts on the scale and press Sample 10.
-or-
Place the number of pieces displayed above the key Sample Size on the scale
and
press Sample Size.
The scale determines the average piece weight and then shows the number of
pie
ces.
3. Add more parts to the container until the required number of pieces is reached.
Not
e
• The average piece weight remains saved in the factory setting until a new average
pie
ce weight is determined.
• With Count Weight it is possible to switch between the number of pieces and the
wei
ght.
• When the number of pieces is displayed, it is possible to display the average
piece
weight with Info, i. e. the weight of a single reference part, for 2 seconds.
• If A.CL-APW ON is set in the menu, the average piece weight is automatically
cleared
after each counting operation. The average piece weight must be deter-
mine
d again for the next counting operation.
• If ACCurCY ON is set in the menu, the accuracy achieved is briefly shown after
the
number of pieces is determined.
3.2 Counting parts out of a container
1. Place the full container on the scale and press TARE.
The
container is tared and the zero display appears.
2. Remove 10 reference parts and press Sample 10.
-or-
Remove the number of pieces displayed above the key Sample Size and press
The
scale determines the average piece weight and then shows the number of
pie
ces removed, together with a minus sign.
3. Remove more parts from the container until the required number of pieces is
reache
d.
Sample Size
.
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Counting
3.3 Counting with variable reference quantity
If VAr-SPL ON is set in the menu, it is possible to select from 5 preset reference
quantities
via Sample Size.
Press Sample Size as often as necessary until th e display above the key has
changed to the desired reference quantity.
The rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
3.4 Counting with minimum accuracy
The item Min.rEFW in the menu allows to preset a minimum accuracy of 97.5 %,
99.
0 % or 99.5 %. On the basis of this, the scale calculates the minimum reference
weight
necessary to reach the defined accuracy.
1. Place the reference parts on the scale and press Sample 10 or Sample Size.
2. If the average piece weight is not sufficient to ensure the desired accuracy,
Ad
d x PCS appears.
3. Add the displayed number of pieces.
The scale then automatically determines the average piece weight with the larger
reference
quantity.
The rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
3.5 Reference optimization
The greater the reference quantity, the more accurately the scale determines the
number
of pieces.
3.5
.1 Automatic reference optimization
rEF.OPt -> AUtO must be set in the menu for this. The symbol Auto Opt appears
in the display.
1. Place the reference parts on the scale and press Sample 10 or Sample Size.
2. Place additional reference parts, max. the same number as for the first reference
de
termination, on the scale.
The
scale automatically optimises the average piece weight with the larger number
of reference parts
.
The
rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
Not
e The reference optimization can be performed several times.
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3.6 Counting with automatic reference determination
Prerequisite
A-SMPL ON is set in the menu.
➜ Place the number of pieces displayed above the key Sample Size into the
The
scale automatically determines the average piece weight and then shows the
quantity.
The
rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
3.7 Counting with two scales
For piece counting, it is possible to connect a second scale or weighing platform, e. g.
a floor scale for counting a large number of pieces via the optional analog second
scale
interface.
The
necessary settings for the application and interface parameters are described in
the Sections 4.
4.1, 4.6.1 and 4.6.4.
3.7.
1 Counting with a reference scale
Pr
erequisite
The
connected second scale is configured as reference scale.
1. Place the reference parts on the reference scale and press Sample 10 or
The
scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in
pie
ces (PCS).
2. Place the parts to be counted on the first scale.
The total quanti
ty is displayed.
Not
e
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bULK is set in the menu, only the number of pieces on the bulk
scale is displayed.
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bOtH is set in the menu, the reference quantity is added to the
bulk quant
ity.
container.
Sample Size
.
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3.7.2 Counting with a bulk scale
Pr
erequisite
The
connected second scale is configured as bulk scale.
1. Place the reference parts on the first scale and press Sample 10 or Sample Size.
The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in
pie
ces (PCS).
2. Place the parts to be counted on the bulk scale.
The total quantity is displayed.
Not
e
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bULK is set in the menu, only the number of pieces on the bulk
scale is displayed on the bulk scale.
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bOtH is set in the menu, the reference quantity is added to the
bulk quantity.
3.7
.3 Counting with an auxiliary scale
Not
e This configuration allows counting of diverse parts, for example very small parts on
one
scale and large parts on the other scale.
Pr
erequisite
The connected second scale is configured as an auxiliary scale. The scale doesn’t
chang
e automatically but only after pressing the Scale Select key.
1. Activate the appropriate scale.
2. Place the reference parts on this scale and press Sample 10 or Sample Size.
The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in
pie
ces (PCS).
3. Place the parts to be counted on the same scale.
The
number of pieces is displayed.
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4 Settings in the menu
Settings can be changed and functions can be activated in the menu. This enables
adaptation to individual weighing requirements.
The menu consists of 6 main blocks containing various submenus on several levels.
4.1 Operating the menu
4.1.1 Calling up the menu and entering the password
The menu differentiates between 2 operating levels: Operator and Supervisor. The
Supervisor level can be protected by a password. When the device is delivered, both
levels are accessible without a password.
Operator menu 1. Press MENU and keep it pressed until COdE appears.
2. Press MENU again.
The menu item tErMINL appears. Only the submenu dEVICE is accessible.
Supervisor menu 1. Press MENU and keep it pressed until COdE appears.
2. Enter the password and confirm with Yes.
The
first menu item SCALE appears.
Not
e No supervisor password has been defined when the device is first delivered. Therefore
respond
to the password inquiry with Menu when you call up the menu for the first time.
If a password has still not been entered after a few seconds, the scale returns to weighing mode.
Emergency password for Supervisor access to the menu
If
a password has been issued for Supervisor access to the menu and you have for-
got
ten it, you can still enter the menu:
Press ZERO 3 times and confirm with Yes.
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Set
tings in the menu
4.1.2 Selecting and setting parameters
Scrolling on one level Scroll forward: Press No.
Scroll back: Press Back.
Activating
menu items/
accepting se
lection
Press Yes.
Exiting men
u 1. Press Exit.
The
last menu item END appears.
2. Press Yes.
The
inquiry SAVE appears.
3. Confirm inquiry with Yes to save the settings and return to weighing mode.
-or-
Press No to discard changes and return to weighing mode.
SCALE
APPLIC
tErMIN
L COMMUNI
dIAGNOS
End
CAL dISPLAY tArE
SLEEP
PWr.OF
F b.LIGHt
MOdE
COM 1
...
PriNtE
r PArAMEt
dEVICE ACCESS
COdE
rESEt
COM 2
...
rSt
.
COMX
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4.2 Overview
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page
SCALE SCALE1/SCALE2 26
CAL 26
dISPLAY UNIt1
g, kg, oz, lb, t
26
UN
It2 g, kg, oz, lb, t
rESOLU
UNt.rOLL
ON
, OFF
tArE A-tArE
ON
, OFF
27
Ch
AIn.tr ON, OFF
A.CL-tr
ON
, OFF
ZErO AZM OFF; 0.5 d; 1 d; 2 d; 5 d; 10 d 27
rEStArt
ON
/OFF
27
FILtEr VibrAt
LOW
, MEd, HIGH,
27
Pr
OCESS UNIVEr, dOSING
StABILI FASt, StAndrd, PrECISE
FACt tEMP
OFF, 1K
, 2K, 3K, 5K
28
Min.WEiG ON/OFF
ON
, OFF
28
rESEt SUrE? 28
APPLI
C COUNt VAr-SPL
ON
, OFF
28
SP
L-qtY Sq1 ... Sq5
Mi
n.reFW OFF, 97.5%, 99.0%, 99.5%
rE
F OPt OFF, AUtO
A-
SMPL
ON
, OFF
A.
CL-APW
ON
, OFF
AC
CurCY
ON
, OFF
tO
tAL.Ct bULK, bOth
AVErAGE OFF, AUtO, MAnuAL 29
rESEt SUrE? 29
tERMIN
L dEVICE SLEEP OFF, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min 30
PW
r OFF YES, NO
b.
LIGHt
ON, OFF
ACCESS SUPErVI 30
rESEt SUrE? 30
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Set
tings in the menu
COMMUNI COM 1/COM 2 MOdE Print 31
A.Print
CONtINU
dIALOG
CONt.OLd
dIAL.OLd
dt-b GrOSS ON, OFF
tArE ON, OFF
nEt ON, OFF
dt-G GrOSS ON, OFF
tArE ON, OFF
nEt ON, OFF
COnt-Wt
COnt-Ct
2nd.dISP
rEF
bULK
AuXILIA
PriNtEr tEmPLat StdArd, tEMPLt1,
tEMP
Lt2
31
ASCi.Fm
t LINE.FMt MULtI
SINGLE
LENG
tH 1 ... 100
SEPA
rAt , ;...
Add
LF 0 ... 9
PA
rAMEt bAUd 300 ... 38400 32
PArit
Y 7 nonE, 8 nonE, 7 odd,
8 odd, 7 EVEN, 8 EVEN
H.SHAK
E NO, XONXOFF, nEt 422,
nEt
485
NEt.Add
r 0 ... 31
ChECSu
M
ON
, OFF
Vc
c
ON
, OFF
rS
t.COMx SUrE? 32
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page
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COMMUNI OPtION EtH.NEt IP.AddrS, SUbNEt, GAtEWAY 32
USb USb tESt 32
diGitAL IN 1 ... 4 OFF, ZErO, tArE,
Prin
t, rEF 10, rEF n,
SCAL
E, Unit
32
OU
T 1 ... 4 OFF, StAbLE, bEL.Min,
AbV.
Min, UndErLd,
OVEr
Ld, StAr
ANALOG Mode rEF, bULK, AuXILIA,
bYPA
SS
32
dEF.PrN tEMPLt1/
tE
MPLt2
LIN
E 1 ...
LINE 2
0
NOt.
USEd, HEAdEr,
SCAL
E.NO, GrOSS, tArE,
nEt,
APW, rEF Ct, PCS,
StAr
LN, CrLF, F FEEd
33
dIAGNO
S tESt SC intErN/ExtErN 34
KboArd
dISPLAY
SNr
SNr2
LiSt
LiSt2
rESEt.AL SUrE?
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page
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Set
tings in the menu
4.3 Scale settings (SCALE)
4.3.1 SCALE1/SCALE2 – Selecting scale
This menu item only appears if an analog second scale or a weighing platform is connected.
4.3
.2 CAL – calibration (adjustment)
This menu item is not available for certified scales without internal calibration weight.
4.3.
3 DISPLAY – weighing unit and display accuracy
In
ternal For scales with an internal calibration weight:
1. Unload scale.
2. Activate menu item CAL with Yes. The scale calibrates with the internal calibration weight. -Int CAL- appears in the display. After calibration is completed,
-don
E- appears briefly in the display, and the scale automatically returns to
wei
ghing mode.
External For scales without an internal calibration weight:
1. Unload scale.
2. Activate menu item CAL with Yes. The scale determines the zero point.
–0
- appears in the display. The calibration weight to be placed on the scale then
flashes
in the display.
3. If necessary, change the weight value displayed with No.
4. Place the calibration weight on the scale and confirm with Yes.
The
scale calibrates with the calibration weight loaded. After calibration is com-
pleted, -donE
- appears briefly in the display, and the scale automatically returns
to weighing mode.
UNIt1 Select weighing unit 1: g, kg, oz, lb, t
UNIt
2 Select weighing unit 2: g, kg, oz, lb, t
rESOL
U Select readability (resolution), model-dependent
UNt.rO
LL When UNT.rOLL is switched on, the weight value can be displayed in all available
units and as pieces with Count Weight.
Note
s
• On certified scales, the weighing units oz and lb are displayed with the symbol *.
• On certified scales, resolutions that deviate from the scale definition are displayed
wi
thout a weighing unit and with the symbol *.
• On dual-range/dual interval scales, resolutions marked with |<–> 1/2| are
divided
up into 2 weighing ranges / intervals, e.g. 2 x 3000 d.
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4.3.4 TARE – tare function
4.3.
5 ZERO – automatic zero update
4.3
.6 RESTART – automatic saving of zero point and tare value
4.3
.7 FILTER – adaptation to the ambient conditions and the weighing type
A-tAr
E Switching on/off automatic taring
CHAIn.tr Switching on/off chain tare
A.CL-tr Switching on/off automatic taring with automatic clearing of the tare weight when the
load
is removed from scale
AZM On certified scales, this menu item does not appear.
Switching on/off automatic zero update and selecting zeroing range.
Possible settings: OFF; 0.
5 d; 1 d; 2 d; 5 d; 10 d
ON/OFF When the Restart function is activated, the last zero point and tare value are saved.
After switching off / on or after a power interruption, the device continues to work with
the
saved zero point and tare value.
VIbrAt Adaptation to the ambient conditions
LOW
• Very steady and stable environment. The scale works very quickly, but is very
sensitive to external influences.
ME
d • Normal environment. The scale operates at medium speed.
HI
GH • Restless environment. The scale works more slowly, but is insensitive to external
influenc
es.
PrOCES
S Adaptation to the weighing process
UN
IVEr
• Universal setting for all weighing samples and normal weighing goods
dO
SING
• Dispensing liquid or powdery weighing samples
StAbIL
I Adjusting the weighing speed
FA
St
• The scale operates very fast.
St
Andrd
• The scale operates at medium speed.
Pr
ECISE
• The scale operates with the greatest possible reproducibility.
The
slower the scale works, the greater the reproducibility of the weighing results.
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4.3.8 FACT – automatic temperature-dependent adjustment
This menu item appears only on scales with an internal calibration weight.
4.3
.9 MIN.WEIG – minimum weight
This menu item appears only if the service technician has saved a minimum weight.
4.3.1
0 RESET – resetting scale settings to factory settings
4.4 Application settings (APPLICATION)
4.4.1 COUNT – settings for counting
TEM
P Defining the temperature difference for automatic calibration
OF
F
• Switching off automatic calibration in the case of a temperature difference
1K
/2K/3K/5K
• Automatic calibration in the case of a temperature change of 1 K, 2 K, 3 K or 5 K
since
the last adjustment
ON/OFF Switching minimum weight function on/off
If the weight on the scale falls below the stored minimum weight, an * appears on
the display in front of the weight indicator.
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset the scale settings to factory settings with Yes
• Do not reset scale settings with No
VAr-SPL Adaptation of the reference quantity
ON
• The reference quantity can be changed in operating mode
OF
F
• Counting only with defined reference quantities
SPL-qt
Y Reference quantity
Sq
1 ... Sq5
• Define 5 fixed reference quantities
Min.re
FW Monitoring the minimum reference weight
OF
F
• No monitoring of the minimum reference weight
97
.5, 99.0,
99
.5
• Monitoring the minimum reference weight so that a counting accuracy of
97.
5 %, 99.0 % or 99.5 % is achieved
rEF.OP
t Optimizing the average piece weight
OF
F
• No reference optimization
AU
tO • Automatic reference optimization
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4.4.2 AVERAGE – determining the average weight for an unstable load
4.4
.3 RESET – resetting application settings to factory settings
A-SMP
L Automatic determination of the average piece weight
ON
• After taring, the average piece weight is determined with the next weight placed
on the scale and the displayed reference quantity
OFF
• No automatic determination of the average piece weight
A.CL-APW Automatic clearing of the average piece weight
ON
• When the load is taken off the scale after a counting operation, the average piece
weig
ht is automatically cleared. The next counting operation begins with deter-
mining the average piece weight again.
OFF
• The average piece weight is maintained until a new average piece weight is deter-
mined
ACCurCY Displaying the counting accuracy
ON
• After the average piece weight is determined, the counting accuracy that can be
achie
ved is shown briefly in the display.
OFF • No counting accuracy display
tOtAl.
Ct Counting on two scales
bU
LK
• Display number of pieces for the parts on the bulk scale only
bO
th • Display number of pieces for all parts on the bulk and the reference scale
OFF Calculating average weight switched off
AUt
O Calculating average weight with automatic start of the weighing cycle
MAnuA
L Calculating average weight with manual start of the weighing cycle via PRINT
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset the application settings to factory settings with Yes
• Do not reset the application settings with No
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4.5 Terminal settings (TERMINAL)
4.5.1 DEVICE – Sleep mode, energy-saving mode and display backlighting
4.5
.2 ACCESS – password for Supervisor menu access
4.5
.3 RESET – resetting terminal settings to the factory settings
SLEE
P This menu item only appears on devices in mains operation.
When SLEEP is activated, the scale switches off display and backlighting after the
time period set when not in use. The display and backlighting are switched on again
at
the press of a key or if the weight changes.
Possible settings: OFF, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min
PWr OFF This menu item only appears on devices in battery operation.
When PWr OFF is activated, the device switches itself off automatically after
approx. 3 minutes when not in use.
b.LIGHt Switching the display backlighting on/off.
On scales with a battery, the background lighting switches itself off automatically if
ther
e has been no activity on the scale for 5 seconds.
Note This menu item is accessible without a Supervisor password.
SUPErVI Password entry for Supervisor menu access
ENtER.C Request to enter password
Enter the password and confirm with Yes
rE
tYPE.C Request to repeat the password entry
Enter the password again and confirm with Yes
Note
s
• The password can consist of up to 4 characters.
• The PRINT key must not be part of the password. It is required for confirming
the p
assword.
• The ZERO key may only be used in combination with another key.
• If you enter an impermissible code or make a typing error in the repetition,
COdE
.Err. appears in the display.
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset terminal settings to the factory settings with Yes
• Do not reset the terminal settings with No
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4.6 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION)
4.6.1 COM1/COM2 -> MODE – operating mode of the serial interface
4.6
.2 COM1/COM2 -> PRINTER – settings for protocol printout
Th
is menu item only appears if the mode "Print" or "A.Print" is selected.
Prin
t Manual data output to the printer with PRINT
A.Prin
t Automatic output of stable results to the printer (e. g. for series weighing operations)
CONtIN
U Ongoing output of all weight values via the interface
dIALO
G Bi-directional communication via OHAUS or MT-SICS commands, control of the
scale via PC
CONt.O
Ld As per CONtINU, see above, but with 2 fixed blanks in front of the unit (compatible
with Spider 1/2/3)
dIAL.O
Ld As per dIALOG, see above, but with 2 fixed blanks in front of the unit (compatible
with Spider 1/2/3)
dt-b DigiTOL-compatible format.
GROSS
• Transfer of the gross weight, identified with "G"
tArE
• Transfer of the tare weight
nEt
• Transfer of the net weight
dt-G As per dt-b, see above, gross weight identified with "G"
COnt-Wt TOLEDO Continuous mode
COnt-Ct TOLEDO Continuous mode, transfer of the number of pieces
2nd.dISP For connecting a second display (automatically activates the 5-V voltage supply at
Pin 9
)
rE
F Data transfer from the reference scale (automatic switchover)
bUL
K Data transfer from the quantity scale (automatic switchover)
AuXILI
A Data transfer from the reference or quantity scale (manual switchover)
tEmPLat Selecting protocol printout
St
dArd
• Standard printout
tE
mPLt1
• Printout in accordance with Template 1
tE
mPLt2
• Printout in accordance with Template 2
ASCi.F
mtT Selecting formats for the protocol printout
LI
NE.Fmt
• Line format: MULtI (multi-line) or SINGLE (single-line)
LE
NGtH
• Line length: 0 ... 100 characters, appears only with line format MULtI
SE
PArAt
• Separator: , ; . / \ _ and space; appears only with line format SINGLE
Ad
d LF
• Line feed: 0 ... 9
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4.6.3 COM1/COM2 -> PARAMET – communication parameter
4.6
.4 COM1/COM2 -> RESET COM1/RESET COM2 – resetting serial interface to factory
set
tings
4.6
.5 OPTION – configuring options
If no option is installed or is not yet configured, N.A. appears in the display.
bAU
d Selecting baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud
PArit
Y Selecting parity: 7 none, 8 none, 7 odd, 8 odd, 7 even, 8 even
H.SHAK
E Selecting Handshake: NO, XONXOFF, nEt422, nEt485 (network operation
as
per RS485 standard via the optional RS422/RS485 interface, only for COM1)
NET.Addr Assigning network address: 0 ... 31, only for NET 485
ChECSuM Activating checksum byte (appears only in TOLEDO Continuous mode)
Vcc Switching 5V voltage, e.g. for a bar code reader, on / off
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset interface settings to factory settings with Yes
• Do not reset the interface settings with No
EtH.NEt Configuration of the Ethernet interface
IP
.AddrS • Enter IP address
SU
BNEt • Enter Subnet address
GA
tEWAY • Enter Gateway address
US
b Configuration of the USB interface
US
b TEST
• Test of the USB interface. After the test has been passed, rEAdY appears in the
display.
diGitA
L Configuration of the digital inputs/outputs
IN
1 ... 4 Configuring inputs 1 ... 4
OF
F
• Input not assigned
ZEr
O
• ZERO Key
tAr
E
• TARE Key
PriN
t
• PRINT Key
rEF 1
0
• Sample 10 Key
rEF
n
• Sample Size Key
SCAL
E
• Scale Select Key
UNI
t
• Count Weight Key
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4.6.6 DEF.PRN – configuring templates
OU
T 1 ... 4
• Configuring outputs 1 ... 4
OFF
• Output not assigned
StAbLE
• Stable weight value
bEL.MIN
• Minimum weight not reached
AbV.MIN
• Minimum weight reached or exceeded
UNdErLd
• Insufficient load
OVErLd
• Overload
StAr
• Changed/calculated value
ANALOG Configuration of the analog second scale interface
Mode Operating mode of the second scale
rEF
• Second scale can only be used to determine the average piece weight
bULK
• Second scale can only be used as bulk scale
AuXILIA
• No difference between reference and bulk scale, all functions available on the
scale selected
BYPASS
• Second scale interface not assigned
tEMPLt1/tEMPLt2 Selecting Template 1 or Template 2
LINE 1 ... 20 Select line
NOt.U
SEd
• Line not used
HEAdE
r • Line as header. The contents of the header must be defined via an interface com-
mand,
see Section 5.1.
SCALE
.NO • Scale number
GROS
S • Gross weight
tAr
E • Tare weight
nE
t • Net weight
AP
W • Average piece weight
rEF C
t • Reference quantity
PC
S • Pieces
StARL
N • Line with ***
CrL
F • Line feed (blank line)
F FEE
d • Page feed
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4.7 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS)
tESt SC
Internal Testing scale with internal calibration weight
• -Int CAL- appears in the display during the test.
• After completion of the test, ideally *d=0.0g briefly appears in the display, after
whi
ch the scale changes to the next menu item KboArd.
External Testing scale with external calibration weight
1. The scale checks the zero point. -0- appears in the display. The test weight
flashes
in the display.
2. If necessary, change the weight value displayed with No.
3. Put the calibration weight on the scale and confirm with Yes.
4. The scale checks the calibration weight put on them.
5. After the test is completed, the deviation from the last calibration briefly appears
in
the display, ideally *d=0.0g, after which the scale changes to the next menu
item KboArd.
KboArd Keyboard test
PUSH 1 ... 10
• First press the large keys on the bottom row in order:
• Then press the smaller keys in the top row:
If
the key works, the scale changes to the next key.
Note
You cannot abort the keyboard test!
If
you have selected the menu item KboArd, you must press all keys.
dISPLA
Y Display test: The scale displays all functioning segments
SN
r Display of the serial number
SNr
2 Display of the serial number of scale 2. This menu item only appears if an analog
se
cond scale is connected.
LiS
t Printout of a list of all menu settings
LiSt
2 Printout of a list of all menu settings of scale 2. This menu item only appears if an
analog
second scale is connected.
rESEt.
AL Resetting all menu settings to the factory settings
SU
rE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset all menu settings to the factory settings with Yes
• Do not reset the menu settings with No
ON/OFF, ZERO, TARE, PRINT
G/N/T
, Info, Scale Select, Count Weight, Sample 10, Sample Size
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5 Interface description
5.1 OHAUS interface commands
The Ranger RC scales support the OHAUS command set. With OHAUS commands,
it
is possible to configure, query and operate the scale from a PC.
5.1
.1 Available OHAUS commands
5.1
.2 Requirements for communication between scale and PC
• The scale must be connected to the RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet interface of a
PC
with a suitable cable.
• The interface of the scale must be set to "Dialog" mode, see Section 4.6.1.
• A terminal progam must be available on the PC, e.g. HyperTerminal.
• The communication parameters baud rate and parity must be set in the terminal
program and on the scale to the same values, see Section 4.6.3.
5.1.3 Notes on network operation via the optional interface RS422/485
Up
to 32 scales can be networked with the optional RS422/485 interface. In network
operation,
the scales must be addressed from the computer before commands can be
sent
and weighing results received.
Comm
and Meaning
0S Set to print weight value immediately (stable or unstable) after P command
1S Set to print stable weight value after P command
SA Set to print stable weight value automatically
CA Set to print weight value continuosly
xA Set to print weight value at specified interval, where x = 1 to 3600 (seconds)
P Print displayed weight value
Z Zero the scale
T Tare the scale
xT Define the Preset Tare, where x = tare weight in grams
H x
"y" Define the Header H<space>x<space>"y", where x = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (line number)
and "y" = header text in quotes (up to 24 characters).
PSI Change to MT-SICS command set
POH Return to OHAUS command set
NOTE: All commands must be followed by a carriage return, line feed <CR><LF>
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5.1.4 Output format
Response to the P command
Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
POL SP SP W W W W W W W SP UN UN SP ST SP N N N CR LF
Field 1: POL = polarity, space if positive, - if negative
Fields 2, 4, 6, 8: SP = space
Field 3:
W = weight up to 6 digits plus the decimal point
Field 5: UN =
unit of measure 1 or 2 characters
Field 7: ST = stability status, space when stable, ? when unstable,
Field 9: N =
NET or B/G
Field 10: CR
LF = carriage return, line feed
Response t
o the Print key
Line Field
1 2 3
1
S C A L E : SP SC CR LF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2
G SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP POL W W W W W W W SP UN UN SP ST CR LF
3
T SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP POL W W W W W W W SP UN UN SP CR LF
4
N SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP POL W W W W W W W SP UN UN SP ST CR LF
Line 1
Field 1: SCALE:SP = heading and space
Field 2: SC =
scale identifier, 1 = scale 1, 2 = scale 2
Field 3: CR LF = carriage return, line feed
Lines 2, 3, 4
Field 1: G =
Gross, T = Tare, N = Net
Field 2: SP =
space, up to 13
Field 3: POL = pola
rity, space if positive, - if negative
Field 4: W = weight, up to 6 digits plus the decimal point
Field 5, 7: SP = space
Field 6: UN =
unit of measure, 1 or 2 characters
Field 8: ST = stability status, space when stable, ? when unstable, does not apply to Line 3
Field 9: CR LF =:carriage return, line feed
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5.2 SICS interface commands
The Ranger RC compact scales support the command set MT-SICS (METTLER
TOLEDO
Standard Interface Command Set). With SICS commands, it is possible to
co
nfigure, query and operate the scales from a PC. SICS commands are divided up
into
various levels.
5.2
.1 Available SICS commands
Comm
and Meaning
LEVEL 0 @ Reset the scale
I0 Inquiry of all available SICS commands
I1 Inquiry of SICS level and SICS versions
I2 Inquiry of scale data
I3 Inquiry of scale software version
I4 Inquiry of serial number
S Send stable weight value
SI Send weight value immediately
SI
R Send weight value repeatedly
Z Zero the scale
ZI Zero immediately
LEVEL 1 D Write text into display
DW Weight display
K Keyboard check
SR Send and repeat stable weight value
T Tare
TA Tare value
TA
C Clear tare
TI Tare immediately
LEVEL 2 C2 Calibrate with the external calibration weight
C3 Calibrate with the internal calibration weight
I1
0 Inquire or set scale ID
I1
1 Inquiry of scale type
P10
0 Print out on the printer
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To use the MT-SICS commands, first send the OHAUS command PSI. To return to the
OHAUS command set, send the OHAUS command POH.
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P101 Print out stable weight value
P102 Print out current weight value immediately
PWR Power On/Off
SIRU Send weight value in the current unit immediately and repeat
SIU Send weight value in the current unit immediately
SNR Send stable weight value and repeat after every weight change
SNRU Send stable weight value in the current unit and repeat after every weight change
SRU Send weight value in the current unit and repeat
ST After pressing the Transfer key, send the stable weight value
SU Send stable weight value in the current unit
TST2 Start test function with external weight
TST3 Start test function with internal weight
LEVEL 3 PW Average piece weight
LEVEL SPECIAL I31 Header for the printout
ICP Send configuration of the printout
LST Send menu settings
M01 Weighing mode
M02 Stability setting
M03 Autozero function
M1
9 Send calibration weight
M2
1 Inquire/set weight unit
P Print text
P13
0 Weight value, unit and price
PC
S Number of pieces
PR
N Print out at every printer interface
RE
F Average piece weight
RS
T Restart
SFI
R Send weight value immediately and repeat quickly
SI
H Send weight value immediately in high resolution
SW
U Switch weight unit
SX Send stable data record
SX
I Send data record immediately
SX
IR Send data record immediately and repeat
U Switch weight unit
Comm
and Meaning
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5.2.2 Requirements for communication between scale and PC
• The scale must be connected to the RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet interface of a
PC
with a suitable cable.
• The interface of the scale must be set to "Dialog" mode, see Section 4.6.1.
• A terminal progam must be available on the PC, e.g. HyperTerminal.
• The communication parameters baud rate and parity must be set in the terminal
program and on the scale to the same values, see Section 4.6.3.
5.2.3 Notes on network operation via the optional interface RS422/485
Up
to 32 scales can be networked with the optional RS422/485 interface. In network
operation,
the scales must be addressed from the computer before commands can be
sent
and weighing results received.
Description of the step
s Host Direction Scale
1. Host addresses the scale, e.g. with the address
3A hex.
<ESC>
3A –––>
2. Host sends a SICS command, e.g. SI SI <CRLF> –––>
3. The scale confirms receipt of the command and
send
s the address back
<––– <ESC> 3A
4. The scale responds to the command and returns
control
of the bus to the host
<––– S_S____45.02_kg
<CRLF>
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5.3 TOLEDO Continuous mode
5.3.1 TOLEDO Continuous commands
The scale supports the following input commands in TOLEDO Continuous mode:
5.3.2 Output format in TOLEDO Continuous mode
Weight values are always sent in the following format in TOLEDO Continuous mode:
Comm
and Meaning
P <CR><LF> Print out the current result
T <CR><LF> Tare the scale
Z <CR><LF> Zero the display
C <CR><LF> Clear the current value
Tx.xxx <CR><LF> Define tare
Status Field 1 Field 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
STX SWA SWB SWC MSD – – – – LSD MSD – – – – LSD CR CHK
Field 1
Field 2
STX
SWA, SWB, SWC
MSD
LSD
CR
CH
K
6 digits for the
weight value that is sent without a decimal point and unit
6 digits for the tare weight that is sent without a decimal point and unit
ASCII characters 02 hex, characters for "start of text"
Status words A, B, C, see below
Most significant digit
Least significant digit
Carriage
Return, ASCII characters 0D hex
Ch
ecksum (2-part complement of the binary sum of the 7 lower bits of all previously sent
ch
aracters, incl. STX and CR)
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Status word A
Status Bit
Function Selection 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Decimal
pos
ition
X00 0 1 0 0 0
X0 0 0 1
X 0 1 0
0.X 0 1 1
0.0X 1 0 0
0.00X 1 0 1
0.000X 1 1 0
0.0000X 1 1 1
Numerical
increment
X1 0 1
X2 1 0
X5 1 1
Status word B Status word C
Function / value Bit Function / value Bit
Gross / net: Net = 1 0 0 0
Sign: Negative = 1 1 0 1
Overload = 1
2 0 2
Movement
= 1 3 Print request = 1 3
lb/kg: kg = 1 4 Extended = 1 4
1 5 1 5
Powerup
= 1 6 Manual taring, only kg = 1 6
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6 Event and error messages
Error Cause Remedy
Display Dark
• Back lighting set too dark Set back lighting (b.LIGHt)
br
ighter
• No mains voltage Check mains
• Unit switched off Switch on unit
• Mains cable not plugged in Plug in mains plug
• Brief fault Switch device off and back on
again
Insufficient load
• Load plate not on the scale Place load plate on the scale
Set to zero
• Weighing range not reached
Overload
• Weighing range exceeded Unload scale
Reduce preload
• Result not yet stable If necessary adjust vibration
adapter or weigh dynamically
• Function not permissible Unload scale and set to zero
• Zeroing not possible with over-
load or insufficient load
Unload scale
• Average piece weight too low Select and place larger number of
reference parts
on the scale
• No valid value from the reference
scal
e
Check cable connection between
the un
its
Check interface settings
• No calibration Unplug the mains plug then plug
it back in; switch unit off and then
back on in battery mode
Calibrate scale
Call OHAUS Service
• Average piece weight too low Counting is not possible on this
scale with this average piece
weight
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• Unstable weight value when
referencing
Ensure stable surroundings
Ensure that the weighing pan is
freely
movable
Adjust vibration adapter
• Printout not yet ended End printout
Repeat required action
• Switching the weighing unit
impermissible during dynamic
weighing
End dynamic weighing
Switch weighing unit
• EAROM checksum error Unplug the mains plug then plug
it back in; switch unit off and then
back on in battery mode
Call OHAUS Service
Weight display unstable
• Restless installation location Adjust vibration adapter
• Draft Avoid drafts
• Restless weighing sample Dynamic weighing
• Contact between weighing pan
and/or weighing sample and
surr
oundings
Remedy contact
• Mains fault Check mains
Incorr
ect weight display • Incorrect zeroing Unload scale, set to zero and
repea
t weighing operation
• Incorrect tare value Clear tare
• Contact between weighing pan
and/or weighing sample and
surr
oundings
Remedy contact
• Scale tilted Level scale
Err
or Cause Remedy
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7 Technical data and accessories
7.1 Technical data
7.1.1 Type key
The Ranger RC compact scales are available with various capacities and platforms that can be seen from the complete type designation.
Example
RC6RS compact scale with capacity 6 kg and small platform
RC35LM compact scale with capacity 35 kg and large platform
RC3SM compact scale with capacity 3 kg and extra-small platform
7.1.
2 General data
RC..S, RC..M
Applications
• Weighing
• Dynamic weighing
• Counting with fixed or variable reference quantity
• Counting with reference and bulk scale
Settings • Resolution selectable
• Weighing unit selectable: g, kg, oz, lb, t
• Taring function: manual, automatic, chain tare
• Automatic zero point correction when the scale is switched on and during oper-
ation
• Filter for adapting to the ambient conditions (vibration adapter)
• Filter for adapting to the weighing type, e.g. dispensing (weighing process
adapter)
• Switch-off function, sleep mode for mains-operated devices, energy-saving
mode for battery operation
• Display lighting
• Add mode for determining the piece weight when counting
• Reference optimization
• Graphic display of the weighing range
Ac
curacy class OIML/NTEP • RC..S
• RC..M
III
II
Displa
y
• LCD (liquid crystal display), digits 16 mm high, with back lighting
Keypa
d
• Pressure point membrane keypad
• Scratch-proof labeling
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Housing • Diecast aluminum housing; chromium nickel steel weighing pan
• Dimensions, see Page 47
Protection Class (IEC 529,
DI
N 40050, EN60529)
• IP43 (not with Ethernet interface)
Mains connection Direct connection to the mains (MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of
the nominal voltage):
• 230 V, 50 Hz, 70 mA
• 240 V, 50 Hz, 70 mA
• 120 V, 60 Hz, 90 mA
• 100 V, 50/60 Hz, 90 mA
For
battery operation:
• Connection via mains adapter: 90 – 264 V, 47 – 63 Hz, 300 mA
• Infeed on the unit: 24 V, 1.3 A
Ba
ttery operation If the voltage supply is interrupted, the unit automatically switches over to battery
operation
Ambient conditions
• Use
• Altitude
• Temperature range RC..S
• Temperature range RC..M
• Overvoltage category
• Contamination level
• Relative humidity
Indoor use only
up to 2000 m
–1
0 .. +40 °C / 14 .. 104 °F
+10 .. +30 °C / 50 .. 86 °F
II
2
Maximum relative humidity 80 % for
temperatures up to 31 °C / 88 °F,
decreasing linearly to 50 % relative
humidity
at 40 °C / 104 °F
Int
erfaces
• 1 RS232 interface integrated
• 1 other optional interface possible
Re
solution of the analog
second scale interface
• 300000 points in noncertified configuration
• 7000 points in certified configuration
Supply of the weighing cell • 8.2 V
RC..S, RC..M
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7.1.3 Weighing ranges and readability RC..S
The RC..S compact scales with strain gauge weighing cells are supplied in the configuration 2 x 3000 d. Higher legibilities are available from the factory with the
optional "Premium" weighing cells.
7.1
.4 Weighing ranges and readability RC..M
Configurations up to 1 x 60.000 e are possible with the RC..M compact scales with
Mono
Bloc technology. Certified RC..M compact scales are supplied as standard with
an
internal calibration weight.
Capacit
y Configuration
2 x 3000 d (standard) 1 x 6000 d (with optional
"Premium"
weighing cells
Weighing
ranges
Readability
(certified)
Weighing
range
Readability
(certified
)
3 kg
1.5 kg / 3 kg 0.5 g / 1 g 3 kg 0.5 g
6 kg 3 kg / 6 kg 1 g / 2 g 6 kg 1 g
15 kg 6 kg / 15 kg 2 g / 5 g 15 kg 2 g
35 kg 15 kg / 35 kg 5 g / 10 g 35 kg 5 g
60 kg 30 kg / 60 kg 10 g / 20 g 60 kg 10 g
Model Weighing interval(s) Readability d Verification
va
lue e
RC3DSM 600 g / 3,1
00 g 0.01 g / 0.1 g 0.1 g
RC3SM 3,100 g
0.01 0.1 g
RC6DSM 1,200 g / 6,
100 g 0.01 g / 0.1 g 0.1 g
RC6SM 6,100 g
0.01 0.1 g
RC6DRM 1,200 g / 6,
100 g 0.1 g / 1 g 1 g
RC6RM 6,100
g 0.2 g 0.2 g
RC15DLM 3,500 g / 1
5,100 g 0.1 g / 1 g 1 g
RC15LM 15,10
0 g 0.5 g 0.5 g
RC35DLM 7,000 g / 3
5,100 g 0.1 g / 1 g 1 g
RC35LM 35,10
0 g 0.1 g 1 g
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7.1.5 Dimensions
7.1
.6 Net weights
A B C D E F G H I K L
RC..S..
1)
335 265 100 240 200 46 276 208 216 165 165
RC..R..
1)
335 265 100 240 200 46 276 208 216 – –
RC..L..
1)
370 360 115 350 240 52 310 304 310 – –
1)
Dimenions in mm
Model without battery with battery with internal calibration
wei
ght (without battery)
RC..RS 4.6 kg
5.3 kg –
RC..LS
8.2 kg 8.9 kg –
RC..SM 4.9 kg
5.6 kg 5.4 kg
RC..RM 4.7 kg
5.4 kg 5.2 kg
RC..LM 10.5 kg
11.2 kg 11.7 kg
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7.1.7 Interface connections
The compact scale can be fitted with a maximum of 2 interfaces. The following combinations are possible:
7.1
.8 Assignment of the interface connections
COM
1 COM2 Note
RS232 –
RS232 RS232
RS485 RS232 COM1 can be optionally operated as RS422 or RS485
RS232 Ethernet
RS2
32 USB
RS232 Digital I/O
RS232 Analog second
scale
interface
Pin RS232
(COM1
/
COM2
)
RS
422
(4-wire,
COM1
)
RS485
(2-wire,
COM1
)
Digital I
/O
(COM
2)
Analog
Interface
1 – – – GND + Excitation (+8.2 VDC)
2 TxD1/2 TxD1– TxD1–/RxD1– OUT0 + Sense
3 RxD1/2 RxD1– – OUT1 Shield
4 – – – OUT2 – Sense
5 GND GND GND OUT3 – Excitation (GND)
6 – – – IN0 –
7 – TxD1+ TxD1+/RxD1+ IN1 + Signal
8 – RxD1+ – IN2 – Signal
9 VCC VCC VCC IN3 –
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7.2 Accessories
Designation Order number
In Use Cover for RC..R.. 21203719
In Use Cover for RC..L.. 21203720
RS2
32 Cable for PC 80500525
RS2
32 Cable for Second Scale
RS2
32 Cable for SF42 Printer
Anti-theft Device
Carrying Case for RC..R..
Carrying Case for RC..L..
Printer
80500526
80850000
80850083
80850084
SF42
80500571
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8 Appendix
8.1 Information for certified scales in EC countries
Weighing instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear the preceding mark on
the
packing label and green "M" sticker on the descriptive plate. They may be set to
wor
k immediately.
We
ighing instruments which are verified in two steps have no green "M" on the
descriptive plate and bear the preceding identifaction mark on the packing label. The
se
cond step of the verification must be carried out by the approved OHAUS Service or
by the W&M authorities. Please contact OHAUS Customer Service.
The
first calibration step of the verification has been carried out at the manufacturing
plant.
It comprises all tests according to EN45501-8.2.2. Scales with analog connec-
tion
to the weighing platform require an additional test according to EN45501-
3.5.3.3. However, this test is not mandatory if the terminal bears the same serial
number as the weighing platform.
If national regulations in individual countries limit the period of validity of the certification, the operator of such a scale is himself responsible for its timely re-certification.
8.2 Safety checks
The compact scales of the Ranger RC series have been checked by accredited testing
institutions. They have passed the safety checks listed below and carry the relevant
test
symbols. Production is subject to production monitoring by the inspection
off
ices.
Country Test symbol Standard
Canada
US
A
CAN/CSA-C
22.2 No. 1010.1-92
UL Std
. No. 61010A-1
Other
countries CB Scheme
(no
identification)
IEC/EN610
10-1:2001
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8.3 Table of Geo Values
For weighing instruments verified at the manufacturer’s, the geo value indicates the
country or geographical zone for which the instrument is verified. The geo value set in
the instrument (e.g."Geo 18") appears briefly after switch-on or is specified on a label.
Table GEO VALUES 3000e shows the geo values for European countries.
Table GEO VALUES 6000e/7500e shows the geo values for different gravitation
zone
s.
8.3
.1 GEO VALUES 3000e, OIML Class III (European Countries)
Geographical
latitude Geo value Country
46°22' – 49°01' 18 Austria
49°30' – 51°30' 21 Belgium
41°41' – 44°13' 16 Bulgaria
42°24' – 46°32' 18 Croatia
48°34' – 51°03' 20 Czechia
54°34' – 57°45' 23 Denmark
57°30' – 59°40' 24 Estonia
59°48' – 64°00'
64°00'
– 70°05'
25
*
26
Finland
41°20'
– 45°00'
45°00'
– 51°00'
17
19
*
Fr
ance
47°00'
– 55°00' 20 Germany
34°48'
– 41°45' 15 Greece
45°45'
– 48°35' 19 Hungary
63°17'
– 67°09' 26 Iceland
51°05'
– 55°05' 22 Ireland
35°47'
– 47°05' 17 Italy
55°30'
– 58°04' 23 Latvia
47°03'
– 47°14' 18 Liechtenstein
53°54'
– 56°24' 22 Lithuiania
49°27'
– 50°11' 20 Luxemburg
50°46'
– 53°32' 21 Netherlands
57°57'
– 64°00'
64°00'
– 71°11'
24
*
26
Norway
49°00'
– 54°30' 21 Poland
36°58'
– 42°10' 15 Portugal
43°37'
– 48°15' 18 Romania
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47°44' – 49°46' 19 Slovakia
45°26' – 46°35' 18 Slovenia
36°00' – 43°47' 15 Spain
55°20' – 62°00'
62°00'
– 69°04'
24
*
26
Sweden
45°49'
– 47°49' 18 Switzerland
35°51' – 42°06' 16 Turkey
49°00' – 55°00'
55°00'
– 62°00'
21
*
23
United
Kingdom
* factory setting
Geographical
latitude Geo value Country
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8.3.2 GEO VALUES 6000e/7500e OIML Class III (Height ≤1000 m)
Geograhical latitud
e Geo value
00°00' – 12°44' 5
05°46' – 17°10' 6
12°44' – 20°45' 7
17°10' – 23°54' 8
20°45' – 26°45' 9
23°54' – 29°25' 10
26°45'
– 31°56' 11
29°25' – 34°21' 12
31°56' – 36°41' 13
34°21' – 38°58' 14
36°41' – 41°12' 15
38°58' – 43°26' 16
41°12' – 45°38' 17
43°26' – 47°51' 18
45°38' – 50°06' 19
47°51' – 52°22' 20
50°06' – 54°41' 21
52°22'
– 57°04' 22
54°41'
– 59°32' 23
57°04'
– 62°09' 24
59°32'
– 64°55' 25
62°09'
– 67°57' 26
64°55'
– 71°21' 27
67°57'
– 75°24' 28
71°21'
– 80°56' 29
75°24'
– 90°00' 30
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8.4 Sample protocols
Weighing with tare Dynamic weighing Printout with header
G = Gross weight
N = Net weight
T = Tare
Dyn
WT = dynamically determined weight
Protocol of
the scale settings (menu point List, see page 34)
SOFTWARE VER 16-1-1.04
SCALE
------------METROLO :NO APPr
SNR :0000000
Scale Build
SCAL.TYP :SINGLE.R
BAS.UNIT :g
SCL.CAP :6100.00
RESOL. :0.01 g
GEO :19
DISPLAY
UNIt1 :g
UNIt2 :kg
RESOLU :0.01 g
UNt.rOLL :OFF
tArE
A-TArE :OFF
CHAIn.tr :ON
A.CL-tr :OFF
PB.TArE :ON
ZERO
Z-CAPT :-2 18
AZM :0.5 d
RESTART :OFF
FILTER
VIBRAT :MED
PROCESS :UNIVEr
StABILI :StAnDrD
Min.WEiG
SEt.VAL :0.000 g
ONOFF :OFF
APPLICATION
-------------
COUNT
VAr-SPL
Spl-Qty
SQ1 :5
SQ2 :10
SQ3 :25
SQ4 :50
SQ5 :100
Min.RefW :99
REF OPT :OFF
A-SMPL :ON
A.CL-APW :OFF
ACCurCy :ON
tOtAL.Ct :BULK
DYNAMIC :OFF
TERMINAL
-------------
DEVICE
SLEEP :OFF
B.LIGHt :ON
COMMUNICATION
--------------
COM 1
MODE 1:Print
PriNtEr
tEmPLat 1:StdArd
ASCi.Fmt
LINE.FMT1:MULTI
LENGtH 1:24
ADD LF 1:0
PARAMET
BAUD 1:2400
PAriTY 1:8 odd
H.SHAKE 1:XONXOFF
ChECSUM 1:OFF
Vcc 1:OFF
COM 2
MODE 2:DIALOG
PARAMET
BAUD 2:9600
PAriTY 2:8 nonE
H.SHAKE 2:XONXOFF
ChECSUM 2:OFF
Vcc 2:OFF
OPTION
EtH.NEt :N.A.
USB :N.A.
ANALOG :N.A.
DiGitAL :N.A.
DEF.PrN
tEmPLt1
tEmPLt2
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9 Index
A
Accessorie
s ............................ 49
Adjustmen
t ............................. 26
Alignment ............................... 10
Ambient
conditions .................. 45
Application
s............................ 44
Auxiliary scale......................... 20
Averag
e............................ 14, 29
C
Calibrat
e................................. 26
Calling
up the gross weight ...... 14
Capacity
utilisation .................. 14
Chain tar
e............................... 13
Continuous mod
e .................... 40
Counting parts ........................ 17
D
Dimension
s ............................ 47
Displa
y .................................... 8
Display
accuracy..................... 26
Dynamic weighin
g............. 14, 29
E
Erro
r messages ....................... 42
F
Filte
r ...................................... 27
I
Interfaces
Configure.......................... 31
Connection
s...................... 48
K
Keyboar
d.................................. 9
M
Mains
connection .................... 45
Men
u
Application ....................... 28
Communicatio
n................. 31
Diagnosi
s......................... 34
Operation ......................... 21
Overvie
w .......................... 23
Scal
e ............................... 26
Termina
l........................... 30
Menu structure ........................ 22
Minimum accurac
y.................. 18
O
Operator
menu.........................21
Option
s...............................6, 32
P
Password................................21
Power suppl
y ..........................11
Protoco
l ..................................15
Q
Quantity scale
s ........................20
R
Readabilit
y ..............................46
Reference determination,
automati
c................................19
Reference optimisation..............18
Reference
scales ......................19
Reset
Application ........................29
Interfac
e............................32
Scal
e ................................28
Termina
l ...........................30
Resolution, higher ....................14
RS422/RS48
5 .........................39
S
Safety
checks ..........................50
Sample
protocols .....................54
Scales types ..............................6
Setting
s...................................44
SICS commands ......................37
Supervisor men
u......................21
Switching of
f............................12
Switching on ...........................12
T
Tare
Auto
matic..........................13
Chain tare .........................13
Clea
r ................................13
Terminal setting
s......................30
TOLEDO Continuous .................40
Two scale
s........................15, 19
Type ke
y .................................44
W
Weighing range
s ..................... 46
Weighing uni
t.......................... 26
Weight ...................................47
Z
Zeroin
g................................... 12
OHAUS commands..
.................35
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery through
the duration of the warranty period. During the warranty period Ohaus will repair, or, at its option, replace any
component(s) that proves to be defective at no charge, provided that the product is returned, freight prepaid,
to Ohaus.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, exposed to radioactive
or corrosive materials, has foreign material penetrating to the inside of the product, or as a result of service or
modification by other than Ohaus. In lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card, the warranty period
shall begin on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer. No other express or implied warranty is given by
Ohaus Corporation. Ohaus Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential damages.
As warranty legislation differs from state to state and country to country, please contact Ohaus or your local
Ohaus dealer for further details.
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Ohaus Corporation
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P.O. Box 2033
Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA
Tel: (973) 377-9000
Fax: (973) 844-7177
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