Ohaus T Series User Manual

Defender™ T Series Bases
Instruction Manual

Defender Series Base EN-1

INTRODUCTION

This manual covers installation and maintenance instructions for the Ohaus DefenderTM T Series Bases. Please read this manual
completely before installation and operation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For safe and dependable operation of this product, please comply with the following precautions:

• Use caution when lifting or moving heavy objects.

• Operate the base only under ambient conditions specified in this manual.

• Engage wheel brakes before operating the base.

• Ensure that the load cell cable does not pose an obstruction or tripping hazard.

• Do not operate the base in hazardous environments or unstable locations.

• Do not drop loads on the base.

• Do not lift the base by the top frame. Always lift from the bottom frame when moving the base.

• Service should only be performed by qualified personnel.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR BODILY HARM.

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

Unpack and inspect the product to make sure that all components have been included. The package includes the following:

• Base

• Weighing Pan

• Instruction Manual

When purchased as a complete Defender Series Scale, the package will also include:

• Indicator

• Column Assembly

Note: Remove the red plastic shipping tabs from the corners of the scale base.

Assembly

Weighing Pan

Place the weighing pan securely over the rubber load pads on the top frame of the base.

Wiring Connections

Install the load cell cable to an indicator using the wiring codes in Table 1.

Note: When purchased as a Defender Series Scale, the base is already pre-wired to the indicator.

TABLE 1. LOAD CELL CONNECTION

FUNCTION WIRE COLOR

+ Excitation Green
– Excitation Black
+ Signal White
– Signal Red
Ground Yellow