Rice Lake Adventurer Pro Series Precision, Ohaus User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................3

1.1 Description ................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols ................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 3

2. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................4

2.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Selecting the Location .................................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 Leveling the Equipment ................................................................................................................................ 4

2.4 Connecting Power ........................................................................................................................................ 5

2.5 Connecting the Interface .............................................................................................................................. 5

2.6 Initial Calibration ........................................................................................................................................... 5

3. OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................6

3.1 Overview of Display, Home Screen ............................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Principal Functions and Main Menu ............................................................................................................ 7

3.3 Overview of Parts and Features – Draft Shield Models ............................................................................... 8

3.4 Overview of Parts and Features – Non Draft Shield Models ....................................................................... 8

4. APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................................................9

4.1 Weighing ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.1.1 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 10

4.1.2 Sample Name ......................................................................................................................................... 11

4.1.3 Save to USB ........................................................................................................................................... 11

4.2 Parts Counting............................................................................................................................................ 11

4.2.1 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 12

4.3 Percent Weighing ....................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3.1 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 14

4.4 Dynamic Weighing ..................................................................................................................................... 15

4.4.1 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 15

4.5 Density Determination ................................................................................................................................ 16

4.5.1 Measuring the Density of a Solid Using Water (default) ........................................................................ 16

4.5.2 Measuring the Density of a Buoyant Material Using Water ................................................................... 17

4.5.3 Measuring the Density of a Solid Using an Auxiliary Liquid ................................................................... 17

4.5.4 Measuring the Density of a liquid using a Calibrated Sinker (not supplied) ........................................... 18

4.5.5 Measuring the Density of Porous Material Using Oil ............................................................................. 19

4.6 Check Weighing ......................................................................................................................................... 22

4.6.1 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 22

4.7 Display Hold ............................................................................................................................................... 23

4.7.1 Display Hold ........................................................................................................................................... 23

4.7.2 Peak Hold ............................................................................................................................................... 23

4.7.3 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 24

4.8 Totalization ................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.9 Formulation ................................................................................................................................................ 25

4.9.1 Item Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 25

4.10 Additional Features .................................................................................................................................... 26

4.10.1 Weigh Below .......................................................................................................................................... 26

5. MENU SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 27

5.1 Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................ 27

5.1.1 Changing Settings .................................................................................................................................. 28

5.2 Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 29

5.2.1 Calibration sub-menu (InCal models) ..................................................................................................... 29

5.2.2 Internal Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 29

5.2.3 Automatic Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 29

5.2.4 AutoCal™ Adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 30

5.2.5 Span Calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2.6 Linearity Calibration................................................................................................................................ 31

5.2.7 Calibration Test ...................................................................................................................................... 31

5.3 Balance Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 31

5.3.1 Balance Set-up sub-menu ...................................................................................................................... 31

5.3.2 Language ............................................................................................................................................... 31

5.3.3 User Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 32

5.3.4 Filter Level .............................................................................................................................................. 32

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5.3.5 Auto Zero Tracking ................................................................................................................................. 32

5.3.6 Auto Tare ................................................................................................................................................ 32

5.3.7 Graduations ............................................................................................................................................ 32

5.3.8 Date & Time ........................................................................................................................................... 33

5.3.9 Approved Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 33

5.4 Weighing Units ........................................................................................................................................... 34

5.4.1 Units Sub-menu ...................................................................................................................................... 34

5.5 Data Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 34

5.5.1 Data Maintenance sub-menu ..................................................................................................................... 34

5.6 Communication .......................................................................................................................................... 35

5.6.1 Communication Sub-menu ..................................................................................................................... 35

5.6.2 Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................................. 35

5.6.3 Transmission .......................................................................................................................................... 36

5.6.4 Handshake ............................................................................................................................................. 36

5.7 GLP and GMP Data ................................................................................................................................... 38

5.7.1 GLP Data Sub-menu .............................................................................................................................. 38

5.7.2 Header .................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.7.3 Balance Name ........................................................................................................................................ 38

5.7.4 User Name ............................................................................................................................................. 38

5.7.5 Project Name .......................................................................................................................................... 38

5.8 Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................................. 38

5.9 Lockout ....................................................................................................................................................... 38

6. LEGAL FOR TRADE (LFT) .................................................................................................. 39

6.1 Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 39

6.2 Verification .................................................................................................................................................. 39

6.3 Sealing ....................................................................................................................................................... 39

7. PRINTING ............................................................................................................................ 40

7.1 Connecting, Configuring and Testing the Printer/Computer Interface ....................................................... 40

7.2 Output Format ............................................................................................................................................ 40

8. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 41

8.1 Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 41

8.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 41

8.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 41

8.4 Service Information .................................................................................................................................... 41

9. TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................................................. 42

9.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 42

9.2 Drawings and Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 49

9.3 Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 49

9.4 Communication .......................................................................................................................................... 50

9.4.1 Interface Commands .............................................................................................................................. 50

9.4.2 RS232 (DB9) Pin Connections ............................................................................................................... 51

9.5 The USB Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 51

10. SOFTWARE UPDATES ....................................................................................................... 52

11. COMPLIANCE...................................................................................................................... 53

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Touch Controls: Quick, graphical access to all control

functions, over a dozen applications and many features.

CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or servicing this equipment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain all instructions for future reference.

Direct current

Alternating current

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The Adventurer balance is a precision weighing instrument that will provide you with years of service if properly cared for. The Ohaus Adventurer balances are available in capacities from 120 grams to 8,200 grams.

1.2 Features

1.3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols

Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.

Signal Words WARNING For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in injuries or death if not

avoided.

CAUTION For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or

the property or in loss of data, or injuries if not avoided.

Attention For important information about the product Note For useful information about the product

Warning Symbols

General Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard



1.4 Safety Precautions

 Verify that the AC adapter’s input voltage range and plug type are compatible with the local AC power

to be used.

 Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping hazard.  The balance is for indoor use only.  Use the balance only in dry locations.  Do not drop loads on the pan.  Use only approved accessories and peripherals.  Operate the equipment only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.  Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when cleaning.  Do not operate the equipment in hazardous or unstable environments.  Service should only be performed by authorized personnel.  Do not position the balance such that it is difficult to reach the power connection.

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Included Components

 Balance

 Power Adapter

 Wind Ring (only for 0.1 mg and 1 mg models)

 Warranty Card

 Software Compact Disk

2.3 Leveling the Equipment

The Adventurer has a level bubble in a small round window beside the display. To level the balance, adjust the 4 Leveling Feet until the bubble is centered in the

circle. See the Level Assist section below on information about how and which feet to turn. Be sure the equipment is level each time its location is changed.

Level Assist

A level assist function is available to help leveling the Adventurer. There are two ways to access the function:

1. Weighing Application -> Item Settings -> Level Assist. See section 4.1.1 for more information.

2. Main Menu -> Balance Setup -> User Settings -> Level Assist. See section 5.3.3 for more information.

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking

Carefully remove your Adventurer balance and each of its components from the package. The included components vary depending on the balance model (see table below). Save the packaging to ensure safe storage and transport. Please read the manual completely before installing and using the Adventurer balance to avoid incorrect operation.

2.2 Selecting the Location

Avoid excessive vibrations, heat sources, air current, or rapid temperature changes. Allow sufficient space.

Rotate the feet according to the image above depending on the location of the level bubble until the bubble is centered.

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CAUTION: For use with CSA certified (or equivalent approved) power source,

which must have a limited current output.

Use the built-in RS-232 Port to connect either to a computer or a printer with a standard (straight-through) serial cable. Or connect using the scale’s USB port.

Interface connections on the rear of the balance: USB connection on the front of the balance:

USB1: Used to connect to PC only USB2: Used to connect a USB flash driver only RS232: Used to connect to PC or Printer

Note: For configuration and interface commands, see the Communication Menu Settings section. For Connecting, Configuring and Testing the Printer/Computer Interface, and for sample Print Output Formats, see the Printing section.

USB1

RS232

USB2

2.4 Connecting Power

Connect the DC output connector to the power receptacle on the rear of the balance. Then connect the AC power cord to a suitable electrical outlet.

2.5 Connecting the Interface

2.6 Initial Calibration

When the Balance is first installed, and when it is moved to another location, it must be calibrated to ensure accurate weighing results. Most Adventurer Balances have built in AutoCal which can calibrate the balance automatically and does not require calibration masses. If preferred, the balance can be manually calibrated with external masses. Have the appropriate calibration masses available before beginning calibration. Refer to the Calibration Section for masses and calibration procedure.

¤ AutoCal™

Fully automatic internal calibration system that assists with routine maintenance by automatically calibrating the balance daily is available on most models.

Automatically calibrates the system when it senses a temperature change sufficient enough to affect weighing accuracy (>1.5°C), or every 11 hours.

¤ External Calibration

Select precision models feature traditional external calibration in which external weights (user’s choice of calibration weight values) are used to calibrate the balance to ensure accuracy.

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Button

Action

Short Press (if powered Off): Turns on the scale Long Press (if powered On): Turns off the scale

Note:

The balance will automatically power on when power is connected.

Short Press: Prints the present data to a printer or a computer.

Short Press: Perform Zero operation

Short Press: Perform Calibration operation

Short Press: Perform Tare operation

Application

Instructional Messages

Stability (*), Net (NET), Gross (G) and/or center of zero (>0<) indicators

Reference Fields

Application Buttons: Functions vary by application

Result Field: Information varies by application Touch g to change unit

Capacity and readability

3. OPERATION

3.1 Overview of Display, Home Screen

This equipment utilizes a touch-sensitive display with Touch areas and Buttons to control the equipment’s functions.

CONTROLS

Main Application Screen

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Touch Menu to open the menu list.

Calibration: Touch to view calibration options.

Balance Setup:

Touch to view and change balance settings.

Weighing Units:

Touch to view and change weighing units.

Data Maintenance:

Touch to view data maintenance settings.

GLP and GMP Data: Insert user data for traceability.

Factory Reset:

Touch to do a Factory reset of menu settings.

Communication:

Touch to view COM Device Settings and Print Settings.

Lockout:

Touch to view lockout options.

Secondary result line and unit-of-measure indicator

Instructional Message line

Stability indicator,

NET, G, and/or

>0< (center of 0).

Capacity Bar: Color indicates capacity used. Meaning varies by application.

Primary result line and unit-of-measure indicator

Results lines – meaning varies by application.

Touch control function Icons to…

…access more functions

…Call up the menu or specific functions…

Tare and application buttons – functions vary by application

3.2 Principal Functions and Main Menu

Weighing: Press Zero to set the display to zero. Place an item on the pan. Display indicates gross weight. Taring: With no load on the pan, press Zero to set the display to zero. Place an empty container on the pan

and press Tare. Add material to the container and its net weight is displayed. Remove container and container’s weight appears as a negative number. Press Tare to clear.

Zero: Press Zero to zero the balance

MENU & SCREEN NAVIGATION

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USB Host

USB Device

Power Input

RS232

LFT Switch

Adjustable Foot

Level Indicator

USB Host

Adjustable Foot

USB Device

LFT Switch

RS232

Power Input

Pan

Adjustable Foot

Pan

Wing Ring

Adjustable Foot

3.3 Overview of Parts and Features – Draft Shield Models

3.4 Overview of Parts and Features – Non Draft Shield Models

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Weighing

Parts Counting

Percent

Weighing

Dynamic

(Animal)

Weighing

Density

Determination

Check

Weighing

Display Hold

Totalization

Formulation

The WEIGHING Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Application Buttons

Application Icon

Touch g to change unit

4. APPLICATIONS

The balance can be configured to operate in various Application modes. Touch the top left Application field (weighing in the example below):

The Adventurer Balance has 9 application modes, as follows:

4.1 Weighing

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Use this application to determine the weight of items in the selected unit of measure.

Weighing

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Weighing (this application is the default).

2. Press Tare or Zero if necessary to begin.

3. Place objects on the pan to display the weight. When stable, the * appears.

4. The resulting value is displayed in the main Display Line in the active unit of measure.

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To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen appears.

Minimum Weight: establish a minimum weight value to be used to verify a reading. If an actual weight is below the established Minimum Weight value, it is flagged by a color change: yellow.

To adjust the Minimum Weight value, touch the

Minimum Weight

button.

A numeric input window appears. Use the keys to enter the desired Minimum Weight,

then press Save. The display reverts to the previous screen. To return to the Weighing home screen, touch

Exit at the bottom of that screen.

Capacity Bar: When set to ON, a capacity bar is

displayed in the reference field. The capacity guide will show the current weight as a percentage of balance capacity.

If Capacity Bar is set to OFF, the reference field will show Minimum Weight and Sample Name.

Weighing Units: Change the displayed unit. See section 5.4 for more information

Note: Touching the weighing unit from application home screen will also open the Weighing Units screen.

Filter Level: Change Filtering level. See section 5.3.4 for more information

GLP & GMP Data: See section 5.7 for more information

Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7 for more information.

Level Assist: Instructions on how to move the balance feet to level the balance.

4.1.1 Item Settings

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CAUTION:

The weighing data will be saved to USB every day. However, if different weighing modes are used the data will be separately saved to individual files. Depending on the USB drive used, all data might not be transferred from the balance or the display might freeze. If this happens, unplug the USB flash drive and try another USB flash drive. Ohaus takes no responsibility if data on USB flash drive is erased or if the USB flash drive breaks while it is connected to the balance. To minimize the risk of problems arising, Ohaus suggests using a high quality USB flash drive.

The Parts Counting Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Application Buttons

Application

Icon

4.1.2 Sample Name

Press this button to add a sample name. An alphanumeric input window appears. Press to alternate between Lower and Upper case characters.

Lower Case: Upper Case:

Key in the desired sample name and press Save to save the name and return to weighing home screen.

4.1.3 Save to USB

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB slot located on the front of the balance. Next, press the Save to USB button to save the data to the USB flash drive. Once saved, the button will momentarily change color to orange.

Notes: The first time a USB flash drive is connected to the balance there might be some delay time before the button Save to USB works. This is due to that the balance is creating the necessary folders on the USB flash drive where the data will be stored.

The Density Determination and Check Weighing applications do not have a Save to USB button.

4.2 Parts Counting

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Use this application to count samples of uniform weight.

Parts Counting

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Parts Counting

2. Press Tare or Zero if necessary to begin.

3. Place objects on the pan to display the weight. When stable, the * appears.

4. The resulting value is displayed in the main Display Line in pieces (PCS).

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To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen appears.

Samples: The sample size can be 1 to 10 000 pieces. The default sample size is 10. Once a sample size is changed, the balance will immediately open the recalculate APW screen, expecting to establish a new APW.

To adjust the sample size, touch the

Samples

button.

A numeric input window appears. Use the keys to enter the desired sample size,

then press Save.

The next screen appears, with the message to place the reference weight on the pan.

Place the reference weight on the pan, then touch Accept to capture the value, the screen shows number of pcs.

Establish an Average Piece Weight (APW):

Each time a new type of part is counted, the nominal weight of one piece (Average Piece Weight or APW) must be established using a small quantity of pieces. This APW is stored until replaced by another APW.

There are two methods to establish the APW value:

1. The actual APW is known

2. The APW must be derived by weight. For this case the current sample size will be used

4.2.1 Item Settings

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Set a known Average Piece Weight (APW)

To adjust the APW value directly, touch the

APW

button.

A numeric input window appears. Key in the desired APW Weight, then press Save. The display returns to the application home screen with the new APW value in the reference field.

Set a new Average Piece Weight (APW) – Derived

To establish a new APW, place the reference weight on the pan and press Accept to continue.

Note: The sample size that is displayed will be used. To use a different sample size, change that first. (See above.)

The home screen shows the number of pieces at the new APW

Auto Optimization: When set to On, improves counting accuracy by re-calculating the piece weight automatically as parts are added. Default is Off.

Notes:

APW Optimization occurs only when the number of pieces added to the pan is between one and three times the number already on the pan. If the APW is entered manually by the numeric keypad, APW auto optimization will not occur.

Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7 for more information. Note: The Save to USB button will only appear after a USB flash drive has been connected to the balance.

See section 4.1.3 for more information.

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The Percent Weighing Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Application Buttons

Application

Icon

To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen

appears.

Recalculate Ref. Wgt: To establish a new reference weight value, touch the recalculate reference weight button.

Follow the screen instructions to establish a new reference weight.

Alternatively, press the

Ref. Weight

button from the Percent Weighing Recalculate Ref. Wgt screen to establish a new reference weight manually through a numerical keypad.

Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7 for more information.

Note: The Save to USB button will only appear after a USB flash drive has been connected to the balance. See section 4.1.3 for more information.

4.3 Percent Weighing

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Use Percent Weighing to measure the weight of a sample displayed as a percentage of a pre-established reference weight. The default (or last) reference weight is displayed.

Percent Weighing

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Percent Weighing.

2. Place an object on the pan. The difference between the sample and the reference weight is displayed as a percentage.

4.3.1 Item Settings

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The Dynamic Weighing Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Application Buttons

Application

Icon

To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen

appears. Averaging Time: Set the averaging time to a value

between 1 and 99 seconds. Default is 5 seconds.

Automatic Mode: When set to On, the cycle begins when an object is placed on the pan, and the held value is automatically reset when the object is removed from the pan.

Sample Name: Assign a name to the sample. Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7

for more information. Note: The Save to USB button will only appear after a

USB flash drive has been connected to the balance. See section 4.1.3 for more information.

4.4 Dynamic Weighing

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Use this application to weigh an unstable load, such as a moving animal. Two different start/reset modes can be selected: Manual (start and stop via key press) and Automatic (start and stop automatically).

Dynamic Weighing – Manual (default)

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Dynamic Weighing

2. Place objects on the pan and press the Start button.

3. The balance begins a countdown (averaging process). During the countdown, the information line displays the time remaining.

If necessary, press Stop to quit.

4. When the countdown ends, the result line is displayed and held. Press Clear to clear the held weight and return to the initial screen.

Note: Clear the pan before beginning a new Dynamic weighing cycle.

4.4.1 Item Settings

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The Density Determination Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Function Buttons

Application

Icon

Press the Item Settings button to open the Density Determination Settings screen.

Confirm the following Setups are selected:

 Density Type: Solid  Auxiliary Liquid: Water  Porous Material: Off

To adjust the water temperature value, touch the Water Temp. button.

The balance calculates water density based on the water temperature value entered.

Measure the actual water temperature using a precision thermometer.

A numeric input window appears. Enter the actual water temperature, then press Save.

To return to the Density Determination home screen, touch Back.

Step 1 of 2 – Weigh the Sample in Air.

Press

Start

. Follow screen instructions, then press

to store the dry sample weight

(“in air”).

4.5 Density Determination

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Use this application to determine an object’s density. Four types of density determination can be made:

1. Solids more dense than water

2. Solid less dense than water

3. Liquid density

4. Porous material (impregnated with oil)

4.5.1 Measuring the Density of a Solid Using Water (default)

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Step 2 of 2 – Weigh the Sample Submerged in the Liquid.

Follow the screen instructions, then press Accept to store the sample weight (submerged in liquid).

Press the Item Settings button to open Settings screen. Confirm the following Setups are selected:

 Density Type: Solid  Liquid Type: Water  Porous Material: Off

Press

Back

to return to the Density Determination home

screen. Follow the same procedure as Solid Material above, except

in Density Determination step 2, push the sample down into the liquid until it is fully submerged.

Confirm the default values displayed (Liquid Density, etc) are correct.

To adjust the Liquid Density value, touch the Auxiliary liquid button and select Other.

A numeric input window appears. Key in the density in g/cm3, then press Save.

The display returns to the previous screen.

To return to the Density Determination home screen, touch Back.

Begin the Density determination process as per above.

Once the necessary weights have been determined, the density of the sample is displayed in g/cm3 (along with the weight in air, weight in water) on the Application screen.

Press

4.5.2 Measuring the Density of a Buoyant Material Using Water

to reset all the weight values and restart the process.

Start

4.5.3 Measuring the Density of a Solid Using an Auxiliary Liquid

To enable this feature, enter the Density Determination Setup menu and select the following:

Density Type: Solid; Liquid Type: Other; Porous Material: Off.

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The DENSITY DETERMINATION – LIQUID Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Function Buttons

Application Icon

Confirm that the default value displayed (sinker volume) is correct. To edit the default values, touch

Sinker Volume

To adjust the Sinker volume value, touch the

Sinker Volume

button.

A numeric input window is displayed. Key in the desired value, then press Save.

The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted.

To return to the Density Determination home screen, touch Back.

Press

Start

to start the process.

Step 1 of 2 – Weigh the Sinker in Air.

Follow the screen instructions, then press

to store the sinker weight (“in air”).

4.5.4 Measuring the Density of a liquid using a Calibrated Sinker (not supplied) To enable this feature, enter the Density Setup menu and select the following; Density Type: Liquid.

Note: when the Density Type is set to Liquid, the Liquid type and Porous material selections are disabled.

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Step 2 of 2 – Weigh the Sinker Submerged in the Test Liquid.

Follow the screen instructions, then press Accept to store the sinker weight (submerged in liquid).

Once the necessary weights have been determined, the density of the Liquid sample is displayed in g/cm3 (along with the weight in air, weight in water) on the Application screen.

Press

Start

to reset all the weight values and restart the process.

To enable this feature, enter the Density Determination Setup menu, and set the following:

 Density Type: Solid  Liquid Type: Water  Porous Material: On

The DENSITY DETERMINATION – POROUS Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields

Functions Application Icon

4.5.5 Measuring the Density of Porous Material Using Oil

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Confirm the default values displayed (Water Temp) are correct. To edit the default values, touch

Item Settings

The Settings screen appears. The balance calculates water density based on the

water temperature value entered (look-up table). Measure the actual water temperature using a

precision thermometer. To adjust the Water Temperature or Oil Density

values, touch the Water Temp or Oil Density button.

Numeric input windows appear. Key in the desired value,

then press Save. The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted.

To return to the Density Determination home screen, touch Exit.

Press Begin Density Calculation.

Step 1 of 3 – Weigh the Un-Oiled Sample in Air.

Follow the screen instructions then press

to store the

dry sample weight (in air).

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Step 2 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample in Air.

Follow the screen instructions then press

to store the sample weight (oiled).

Step 3 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample Submerged in Liquid.

Follow the screen instructions then press

to store the oiled sample weight (submerged in liquid).

Once the necessary weights have been determined, the density of the sample is displayed in g/cm3 (along with the weight in air, un-oiled and oiled, and weight in water) on the Application screen.

The value stays on the display until Start is touched. Press

Start

to reset all the weight values and restart the process.

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The Check Weighing Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Function Buttons

Application

Icon

To set the Over Limit value, touch the Over Limit button To set the Under Limit value, touch the

Under Limit

button A numeric input window appears. Enter the desired Limit Weight, then press Save.

To return to the CHECK WEIGHING home screen, touch

Exit

To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen appears.

Sample Name: Assign a name to the sample.

Print settings: Change printing settings. See section

7 for more information.

4.6 Check Weighing

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Check Weighing is used to compare the weight of a sample against target limits.

Check Weighing

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Check Weighing

2. The default (or last) Check weight limits are displayed.

3. Place objects on the pan.

4. The Under/Accept/Over status is shown in the progress bar area while the actual weight of the item is shown on the main Display Line.

4.6.1 Item Settings

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The Display Hold Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Function Buttons

Application Icon

4.7 Display Hold

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Two Modes are available:

Display Hold - allows the user to capture and store a stable weight. Peak Hold - allows the user to capture and store the highest stable weight.

Display Hold

4.7.1 Display Hold

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Display Hold

2. Place the sample on the pan and press Hold at any time while the weight is being captured.

3. The Main Display Line now shows the first stable weight.

4. Press Clear to remove the hold and return to Display Hold Home screen.

Peak Hold

4.7.2 Peak Hold

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Display Hold

2. Choose Peak Hold Mode in Item Settings (see section 4.7.3).

3. Place sample on the pan and press Start to begin.

4. Continue to weigh samples. The highest stable weight will be held.

5. To remove the hold and return to normal operation press Stop.

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To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen appears.

Mode: Choose between Peak Hold and Display Hold (default).

Sample Name: Assign a name to the sample.

Print settings: Change printing settings. See section

7 for more information.

Note: The Save to USB button will only appear after a USB flash drive has been connected to the balance. See section

4.1.3 for more information.

The Totalization Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Application Buttons

Application

Icon

4.7.3 Item Settings

4.8 Totalization

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Totalization measures the cumulative weight of a sequence of items. The cumulative total may exceed the capacity of the Balance. The maximum number of samples (n) is 99.

Totalization

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Totalization

2. Place item on the pan to begin. The sample weight is shown on the Main Display Line.

3. Press Accumulate to add the weight (when stable) of the item to the total.

4. Remove the item from the weighing pan, then add the next item and continue as above.

5. Press Result to view the results from the totalization.

6. When finished, press the Clear Total button to reset the accumulated weight to zero.

7. Press Save to USB to save the result to a USB flash drive or Exit to return to the Totalization Home screen.

Note: Changing units converts the Accumulation results to the selected unit.

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The Formulation Home screen

Main Display Line

Reference Fields Application Buttons

Application

Icon

To view or adjust the current settings

Touch the

Item Settings

button. The Settings screen

appears. Filler: If set to On, a filler material is asked for at

the end of the formulation. Automatic Mode: If set to On, the balance will

automatically Tare after the component weight has been accepted.

Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7 for more information.

4.9 Formulation

Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.

Use this application for compounding and recipe making. The maximum number of components is 50.

Formulation

1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Formulation

2. Press Start to begin the compounding process.

3. Place the first ingredient on the pan (or in a tared container) and press Accept to store the component.

4. Continue adding components and pressing Accept to store the weight of the individual components until the formula is complete. The Total line shows the total weight of all the components.

5. Press Stop to finish the Formulation. The Formulation results are displayed: Note: If Filler is set to On (see section 4.9.1 below), the balance will ask to add a filler material to complete

the formulation. Add the filler material and press Accept to complete the formulation and display the results.

6. Press Save to USB to save the results to a USB flash drive or Exit to return to the Formulation Home screen.

Note: The formulation results will be cleared when a new formulation starts.

4.9.1 Item Settings

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Weigh below protective cover

Weigh below hook

4.10 Additional Features

4.10.1 Weigh Below

The Adventurer balance is equipped with a weigh below hook for weighing below the balance. Note: Before turning the balance over, remove the pan and draft shield elements (if present) to prevent damage

Attention: Do not place the balance on the pan support cone or Load cell Pins

To use this feature, remove power from the balance, then remove the protective cover for the weigh below opening.

The balance can be supported using lab jacks or any other convenient method. Ensure the balance is level and secure. Power on the balance, then use a string or wire to attach items to be weighed.

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Application Modes

Main Menu

Calibration

Balance Setup

Weighing Units

Data Maintenance

Communication

GLP and GMP

Data

Factory

Reset

Lockout

Weighing App

Calibration

Internal Cal

Language

Milligram

Export to USB

RS232 Standard

Headers

Calibration

Min Weight

Balance Setup

Automatic Cal

User Settings

Gram

App. Mode Settings

Baud Rate

Header 1

Balance Setup

Capacity Guide

Weighing Units

AutoCalTM

Touch Calibrate

Kilogram

Menu Settings

2400

Header 2

Weighing Units

Units

Data Maintenance

Span Cal

Brightness

Carat

Import from USB

4800

Header 3

Data Maintenance

Filter Level

Communication

Linearity Cal

Beep

Ounce

App. Mode Settings

9600

Header 4

Communication

GLP and GMP Data

Cal Test

Auto Dim

OunceTroy

Menu Settings

19200

Header 5

GLP and GMP data

Print Settings

Factory Reset

Level Assist

Pound

Balance_Info

38400

Balance Name

Factory Reset

Level Assist

Lockout

Filter Level

Pennyweight

Transmission

User Name

Counting App

Auto Zero Tracking

Grain 7 E 1

Project Name

Sample Size

Auto_Tare

Newton

7 E 2

APW

Graduation

Momme

7 N1

Auto Opt

Date & Time

Mesghal 7 N2

Print Settings

Date

HKTael

7 O 1

Percent App

Time

SGTael

7 O2

Recalculate Ref Wgt

Approved Mode

TWTael 8 N1

Print Settings Tical

8 N 2

Dynamic App Tola

Handshake

Average Time

Baht

Print Settings

Auto Mode

Custom1

Print Output

Sample Name

Unit Name

Stable Weight

Only

Print Settings

Factor

Numeric Value

Only

Density App

Exponent

Single Header

Only

Density Type 10-3

Print Options

Auxiliary Liquid 10-2

Auto Print

Water Temp.

10-1

Auto Print Off

Porous Material

100

On Stability

Oil Density

101

Interval (seconds)

Sinker Volume

102

Continuous

Liquid Temp.

103

Print Content

Print Settings

LSD Selection

CheckWeighing App

0.5 Header

Sample Name

Date & Time

Print Settings

Balance ID

DisplayHold App

Balance Name

Display Hold Mode

User Name

Sample Name

100

Project Name

Print Settings

Application Name

Totalization App

Sample Name

Formulation App

Result

Filler

Gross

Automatic Mode

Net

Print Settings

Tare

Information

Signature Line

Line Feed

Save To USB

5. MENU SETTINGS

5.1 Menu Navigation

User menu structure:

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Enter the Menu

From any Application screen, Touch Menu. The Main Menu List appears on the display.

Select the Sub-Menu

Find the item of the Main Menu List and touch it. The Sub-Menu appears.

Select the Menu Item

Continue until the desired setting is chosen in the Menu list. Touch the setting to change it. The changed setting will be displayed as highlighted yellow for about 1 second to confirm the changed value.

Calibration

Balance Setup

Weighing

Units

Data

Maintenance

Communication

GLP and GMP

Data

Factory

Reset

Lockout

All menu navigation is performed by touching the display. To enter the Menu, touch Menu from any Application Home screen. The Main menu appears, with buttons for Back and Exit. Continue touching the appropriate list item to navigate to the Menu items.

5.1.1 Changing Settings

To change a menu setting, navigate to that setting using the following steps:

Exit the Menu and Return to the Current Application After the setting is confirmed, touch Exit to return to the Application.

Note: at any time the Back & Exit buttons can be touched to navigate to the desired area of the menu or return to

the current Application. Continue until the desired setting is chose in the menu list. The Adventurer balance Main menu structure is illustrated below.

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Internal

Calibration

Automatic

Calibration

AutoCal™

Adjustment

Span

Calibration

Linearity

Calibration

Cal

Test

5.2 Calibration

Adventurer Balances (InCal models) offer a choice of six calibration methods: Internal Calibration, Automatic Calibration, AutoCal™ Adjustment, Span Calibration, Linearity Calibration and Cal Test (Calibration Test).

Note: The calibration unit is always in grams. Attention: Do not disturb the balance during any calibration.

5.2.1 Calibration sub-menu (InCal models)

Note: /E models only have Span Calibration, Linearity Calibration and Cal Test.

5.2.2 Internal Calibration

Calibration is accomplished with the internal calibration mass. Internal Calibration can be performed at any time, provided the balance has warmed up to operating temperature and is level.

With the Balance turned ON and no load on the pan, touch Internal Calibration. Alternatively, press the Cal key on the balance. The Balance begins to calibrate. And no load on the pan, touch Internal Calibration.

The display shows the status, then returns to the current application. To cancel at any time, press Save.

5.2.3 Automatic Calibration When Automatic Calibration is set ON, the balance performs a self-calibration:

• when it senses a temperature change of 1.5°C

• or every 11 hours

AutoCal will automatically calibrate the Balance (using the internal mass) each time there is a change in temperature significant enough to affect accuracy or every 11 hours.

An information screen will appear when an Automatic Calibration is about to start. Three option buttons will be displayed:

Now – Press to perform the calibration directly. 5 min – Press to perform the calibration after 5 minutes. Deactivate – Press to deactivate the Automatic Calibration function.

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5.2.4 AutoCal™ Adjustment

Use this calibration method to adjust the span calibration point, without affecting the span or linearity calibration.

Calibration Adjust may be used to adjust the result of the Internal Calibration by +100 divisions. Note: Before making a calibration adjustment, perform an Internal Calibration. To verify whether an

adjustment is needed, place a test mass equal to the span calibration value on the pan and note the difference (in divisions) between the nominal mass value and the actual Balance reading. If the difference is within +1 division, calibration adjustment is not required. If the difference exceeds +1 division, calibration adjustment is recommended.

Example:

Actual weight reading: 200.014 Expected weight reading: 200.000 (Test mass value) Difference Weight (d): 0.014 Difference weight in digits: –14 (Adjust value)

To perform a Calibration Adjustment, touch AutoCal Adjustment from the Calibration Menu; Enter the value (positive or negative divisions) to match the difference noted earlier in the procedure.

Recalibrate using Internal Calibration. After calibration, place the test mass on the pan and verify that the mass value now matches the displayed value. If not, repeat the procedure until Internal Calibration reading agrees with the test mass.

Once completed, the balance stores the Adjustment value and the display returns to the current application.

5.2.5 Span Calibration

Span calibration uses two calibration points, one at zero load and the other at specified full load (span). For detailed calibration mass information please see the specification tables in section 9.

Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. With the balance turned ON and no load on the pan, touch Span Calibration to initiate the procedure.

Additional calibration values to be used are shown on the display. The best accuracy is achieved using the mass closest to the full span value.

Note: To change the span calibration point, touch the alternate weight shown on the display. Follow the screen instructions and place the specified calibration weight on the scale when prompted to do so. When complete, the display shows the Span calibration status and returns to the current application.

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Language

User Settings

Filter Level

Auto Zero

Tracking

Auto Tare

Graduations

Date & Time

Approved Mode

5.3.2 Language

Set the language displayed for menus and displayed messages.

English German French Spanish Italian Russian Chinese Japanese Korean

5.2.6 Linearity Calibration

Linearity calibration uses three calibration points, one at zero load and the others at specified loads. With no load on the scale, press Linearity Calibration to begin the process. The balance captures the zero point, and then prompts for the next weight. Continue to follow the instructions on the display until the calibration is completed.

To cancel at any time, press Cancel.

5.2.7 Calibration Test

Use Calibration Test to compare a known calibration weight against the stored span calibration data. With no load on the scale, press Cal Test to begin the process.

The balance captures the zero point, then prompts for the span value. The display shows status, followed by the difference between the current calibration weight and the

stored calibration data.

5.3 Balance Setup

Enter this sub-menu to customize Balance functionality.

5.3.1 Balance Set-up sub-menu

Factory default settings are shown below in bold.

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5.3.3 User Setting

Use this sub-menu to change the setting for:

Touch Calibrate

“Runtime calibration, please touch the screen at the center of the ring”

(First top-left, then bottom-right.)

Screen Brightness: LOW = low screen brightness.

MEDIUM = normal screen brightness.

HIGH = high screen brightness.

Beep: OFF = disabled ON = enabled Auto Dim (Dims the display if no Screen Activity for x minutes) OFF = disabled 10 min

20 min 30 min

Level Assist: Instructions on how to move the balance feet to level the balance.

5.3.4 Filter Level

Set the amount of signal filtering.

LOW = faster stabilization time with less stability. MEDIUM = normal stabilization time with normal stability. HIGH = slower stabilization time with more stability.

5.3.5 Auto Zero Tracking

Set the automatic zero tracking functionality.

OFF = disabled.

0.5 D = display maintains zero up to a drift of 0.5 graduation per second

1 D = display maintains zero up to a drift of 1 graduation

per second.

3 D = display maintains zero up to a drift of 3 graduations

per second.

5.3.6 Auto Tare

Set the automatic Tare.

OFF = disabled. ON = enabled.

‘Place container on the pan’ will be displayed when an Automatic Tare is about to start. A Deactivate button is displayed underneath the text. Press this button to deactivate the Automatic Tare function

5.3.7 Graduations

Set the displayed readability of the balance.

1 Division = standard readability. 10 Divisions = readability is increased by a factor of 10.

For example, if the standard readability is 0.01g, selecting 10 Divisions will result in a displayed reading of 0.1g.

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5.3.8 Date & Time

Set the current Date and Time. Change the format (if desired),

then enter the current value. Press Save to confirm the new value.

5.3.9 Approved Mode

Use this menu to set the Legal for Trade status.

OFF = standard operation.

ON = operation complies with Legal Metrology regulations. Note: When Approved Mode is set to ON, the menu settings are affected as follows: Calibration Menu:

AutoCal internal Calibration is forced to ON and hidden. Internal Calibration and Calibration Test functions are available. All other functions are hidden.

Balance Setup Menu:

Filter Level is locked at the current setting. Auto Zero Tracking is limited to 0.5 Division and OFF. The selected setting is locked. Auto Tare is locked at current setting. Graduations is forced to 1 Division and the menu item is hidden.

Communication Menu (Communication->Print Settings->Print Output):

Stable Weight Only is locked ON. Numeric Value Only is locked OFF.

Communication Menu (Communication->Print Settings->Auto Print):

Auto print mode selections are limited to OFF, On Stability, and Interval. Continuous is not available.

Data Maintenance Menu:

Export to USB is hidden Import from USB is hidden

Lockout Menu:

Menu is hidden

Note: The security switch located at the rear of the balance must be in the locked position to set Approved Mode to ON. The security switch must be in the unlocked position to set Approved Mode to OFF. See Section 6.

Weighing application main screen with LFT turned ON.

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Milligram

gram

Kilogram

carat

ounce

ounce troy

Pound

pennyweight

Grain

Newton

momme

mesghal

Tael (HK)

Tael (SG)

Tael (TW)

tical

tola

baht

Custom Unit 1

Export to USB

Import from

USB

Balance Info

5.4 Weighing Units

Enter this sub-menu to activate the desired units of measure. This menu can also be accessed by pressing the unit symbol in an application home screen.

Note: Due to national laws, the balance may not include some of the units of measure listed.

5.4.1 Units Sub-menu

Note: If Approved Mode is set to ON, some units will not be displayed.

Use the Custom Unit to display weight in an alternative unit of measure. The custom unit is defined using a conversion factor, where the conversion factor is the number of custom units per gram expressed in scientific notation (Factor x 10^Exponent).

For example: To display weight in troy ounces (0.03215075 troy ounces per gram) enter a Factor of 0.3215075 and an Exponent of -1.

The Custom Unit’s name can be customized up to 3 characters.

5.5 Data Maintenance

Enter this sub-menu to customize data transfer settings.

5.5.1 Data Maintenance sub-menu

The Export and Import functions Setting up multiple balances is simple by exporting the profile from a master balance via a USB drive. The data

maintenance tool allows you to save user and application settings to a USB, which can be easily transferred to other Adventurer balances. The data can then be used to configure additional Adventurer balances with the data imported from original balance.

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5.5.2 Export to USB

Export weighing data to a USB flash drive. Two types of data can be exported:

- Application settings (APW, Ref. weight and etc.)

- Menu settings (balance setup function and etc.)

Note: The function Save to USB needs to be set to ON to enable data transfer to USB. Please see section 5.6 for more information.

5.5.3 Import from USB Import weighing data from a USB flash drive.

5.5.4 Balance Info Enter to view information about the balance. Information displayed includes: Balance Type, Balance ID, Capacity, Readability and Software Version.

RS-232 Standard

Print Settings

Save to USB

5.6.2 Baud Rate

Set the baud rate (bits per second).

2400 = 2400 bps

4800 = 4800 bps

9600 = 9600 bps

19200 = 19200 bps

38400 = 38400 bps

5.6 Communication

Enter this menu to define external communication methods and to set printing parameters. Data may be output to either a printer or PC.

Factory default settings are shown in bold. Enter to view information about the balance.

5.6.1 Communication Sub-menu

RS-232 Standard:

Enter this sub-menu to customize RS-232 Standard settings.

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5.6.3 Transmission

Set the data bits, stop bit, and parity.

7 EVEN 1 = 7 data bits, even parity

7 ODD 1 = 7 data bits, odd parity

7 EVEN 2 = 7 data bits, even parity

7 ODD 2 = 7 data bits, odd parity

7 NONE 1 = 7 data bits, no parity

8 NONE 1 = 8 data bits, no parity

7 NONE 2 = 7 data bits, no parity

8 NONE 2 = 8 data bits, no parity

5.6.4 Handshake

Set the flow control method.

NONE = no handshaking

XON-XOFF = XON/XOFF handshaking

HARDWARE = hardware handshaking

Print Output

Auto Print

Print Content

Feed

5.6.5 Print Output Stable Weight Only

Set the printing criteria.

OFF = values are printed immediately, regardless of stability.

ON = values are printed only when the stability criteria are met.

Numeric Value Only

Set the printing criteria.

OFF = All Result and G/N/T data values are printed. See

section 7.2 for more information

ON = Only numeric data values are printed

Single Header Only

Set the printing criteria.

OFF = Headers will be printed for every print requirement ON = Headers will be printed once a day

Print Options

Set the printing criteria.

Printer = Print data to a printer PC = Print data to a PC

Print Settings

Enter this sub-menu to customize data transfer settings.

Print Settings sub-menu

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5.6.6 Auto Print

Set the automatic printing functionality.

OFF = disabled

ON STABILITY1 = printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met.

INTERVAL2 = printing occurs at the defined time interval.

CONTINUOUS = printing occurs continuously.

When ON STABILITY is selected, set the conditions for printing.

LOAD = Prints when the displayed load is stable.

LOAD ZERO = Prints when the displayed load and zero reading is stable.

When INTERVAL is selected, set the time interval using the numeric keypad.

Settings of 1 to 3600 seconds are available. Default is 0.

5.6.7 Print Content Define the content of the printed data.

Selection

Set the status.

Deselect All = all are set to OFF Select All = all are set to ON

Header Date & Time Balance ID Balance Name User Name Project Name Application Name Sample Name Result Gross Net Tare Information Signature Line

5.6.8 Feed

Set the paper feed.

1 LINE = move the paper up one line after printing.

4 LINE = move the paper up four lines after printing.

Save to USB

Set the status.

OFF = the data will not be saved to USB

ON = the data will be saved to USB

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Header

Balance Name

User Name

Project Name

5.7.2 Header

Enables the printing of GLP headings. There are up to 5 headings available.

Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available for

each Header setting.

5.7.3 Balance Name

Set the balance identification.

Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available. The default

setting is Adventurer.

5.7.4 User Name

Set the user identification.

Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available. The default

setting is blank.

5.7.5 Project Name

Enter this menu to set the Project identification. Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available. The default setting is blank.

5.7 GLP and GMP Data

Enter this menu to set the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) data and the Good Manufacturing Practices data.

5.7.1 GLP Data Sub-menu

5.8 Factory Reset

Use this sub-menu to reset the all menu settings to their Factory default settings. Note: Calibration data is not affected.

Reset All = resets all menus to their factory default settings. Exit = return to application main screen without resetting any menus.

5.9 Lockout

Use this sub-menu to lock/unlock certain menus. Once locked, a small lock will appear on the menu icon and the user will not be able to enter that menu. Click on a menu and choose:

OFF = the menu is unlocked

ON = the menu is locked

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Un-Locked

Locked with Paper Seal

Locked with Wire Seal

6. LEGAL FOR TRADE (LFT)

When the balance is used in trade or a legally controlled application it must be set up, verified and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met.

6.1 Settings

Before verification and sealing, perform the following steps in order:

1. Verify that the menu settings meet the local weights and measures regulations.

2. Verify the units turned On meet the local weights and measures regulations.

3. Perform a calibration as explained in Section 5.

4. Set the position of the Security Switch to the locked position.

5. Set Approved Mode to ON in the Balance Setup menu.

Note: When Approved Mode is set to ON, external calibration can’t be performed.

6.2 Verification

A weights and measures official or authorized service agent must perform the verification procedure.

6.3 Sealing

After the Balance has been verified, it must be sealed to prevent undetected access to the legally controlled settings. Before sealing the device, ensure that the security switch is in the Locked position and the Approved Mode setting in the Balance Setup menu has been set to ON.

If using a paper seal, place the seal over the security switch and Bottom Housing as shown. If using a wire seal, pass the sealing wire through the holes in the security switch and Bottom Housing as shown.

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Use the built-in RS-232 Port to connect either to a computer or a printer. If connecting to a computer, use HyperTerminal or similar software like SPDC described below. (Find HyperTerminal under Accessories/Communications in Windows XP.)

Connect to the computer with a standard (straight-through) serial cable. Choose New Connection, “connect using” COM1 (or available COM port). Select Baud=9600; Parity=8 None; Stop=1; Handshaking=None. Click OK. Choose Properties/Settings, then ASCII Setup. Check boxes as illustrated:

(Send line ends…; Echo typed characters…; Wrap lines…) Use RS232 Interface Commands (Section 9.6.1) to control the balance from a PC. Note: When the HyperTerminal configuration is complete, it will automatically

print the results of a Cal Test operation, and echo print commands sent to the scale.

SPDC Software The Serial Port Data Collection or SPDC software is provided by Ohaus and can be used on

operating systems that do not have the HyperTerminal software mentioned above. Choose the export file type and export file path and then press Run as shown below.

Note: The SPDC software only supports English language.

Field:

Label 1

Space 2

Weight 3

Space2

Unit 4

Space

Stability 5

Space

G/N 6

Space

Term. Characters 7

Length:

1 11 1

 1

 3 0  8

7. PRINTING

7.1 Connecting, Configuring and Testing the Printer/Computer Interface

7.2 Output Format

The Result Data, and G/N/T data, is output in the following format.

1. The length of the label field is not fixed.

2. Each field is followed by a single delimiting space (ASCII 32).

3. The Weight field is 11 right justified characters. If the value is negative, the “–“ character is located at the immediate left of the most significant digit.

4. The Unit field contains the unit of measure abbreviation up to 5 characters.

5. The Stability field contains the “?” character if the weight reading is not stable. The Stability field and the

following Space field are omitted if the weight reading is stable.

6. The G/N field contains the net or gross indication. For net weights, the field contains “NET”. For gross

weights, the field contains nothing, “G”.

7. The Termination Characters field contains CRLF, Four CRLF or Form Feed (ASCII 12), depending on

the LINE FEED menu setting.

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WARNING: Disconnect the Adventurer Balance from the power supply before cleaning.

Make sure that no liquid enters the interior of the balance.

Step 1.

On the back of the balance, press the pin and slide out the door.

Step 2.

After cleaning, slide the doors into the slot while pressing the pin mentioned in step 1.

Step 3.

Slide the doors into the slot until the back stopper aligns with the other door.

Symptom / Display

Possible Cause

Remedy

Balance will not turn on

No power to Balance

Verify connection and voltage

Poor accuracy

Improper calibration Unstable environment

Perform calibration Move balance to suitable location

Cannot calibrate

Calibration Menu locked Approved Mode set to on Unstable environment

Incorrect calibration masses

Turn Calibration menu lock off Turn Approved Mode off Move balance to suitable location

Use correct calibration masses

Cannot change menu settings

Sub-menu locked

Approved Mode set to on

Unlock sub-menu Turn Approved Mode off

Low Reference weight

Reference weight too small The weight on the pan is too small to

define a valid reference weight.

Increase sample size

Invalid Piece Weight

Average piece weight is too small

Increase average piece weight

Operation Timeout

Weight reading is not stable

Move balance to suitable location

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Busy (tare, zero, printing, waiting for a stable weight)

Wait until completion

8. MAINTENANCE

8.1 Calibration

Periodically verify calibration by placing an accurate weight on the balance and viewing the result. If calibration is required, refer to section 5.2 for instructions.

8.2 Cleaning

Clean the Balance at regular intervals. Housing surfaces may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild

cleaning agent. Glass surfaces may be cleaned with a commercial glass cleaner. Please follow the steps below

on how to remove and install the sliding doors.

Attention: Do not use solvents, harsh chemicals, ammonia or abrasive cleaning agents.

Removing and reinstalling the glass doors for cleaning:

8.3 Troubleshooting

TABLE 8-1. TROUBLESHOOTING

8.4 Service Information

If the troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, contact an Authorized Ohaus Service Agent. Please visit our website www.ohaus.com to locate the Ohaus office nearest you. An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to assist you.

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9. TECHNICAL DATA

9.1 Specifications

Ambient conditions  Indoor use only

Altitude: Up to 2000 m



Specified Temperature range: 10°C to 30°C



Humidity: maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 30°C



decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C

 Mains supply voltage fluctuations: up to ±10% of the nominal voltage  Installation category II

Pollution degree: 2



Materials

Bottom Housing; die-cast Aluminum, Painted



Top Housing: Plastic (ABS)



Weighing Platforms: 18/10 stainless steel



Draft Shield: Glass, plastic (ABS)



Feet: Plastic (ABS)



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Model:

AX124

AX124/E

AX224

AX224/E

AX324

Capacity

120g

220g

320g

Readability d

0.0001g

Repeatability (std. dev.) (g)

0.0001g

Linearity (g)

±0.0002g

Span Calibration Points (g)

25g, 50g

75g, 100g

25g, 50g

75g,

100g

50g, 100g

150g,

200g

50g,

100g

150g,

200g

100g

200g, 300g

Calibration

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

Weighing units

Baht, carat, grain, gram, milligram, mesgal, momme, Newton,

ounce, pennyweight, pound, Tael (Hong Kong), Tael,

(Singapore), Tael (Taiwan), tical, tola, troy ounce, custom (1)

Applications

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing,

Animal Weighing, Formulation, Density Determination,

Totalization, Display Hold

Stabilization time (typical)

≤ 3 seconds

Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K)

1.5

Typical Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.20 g – 120 g

0.20 g – 220 g

0.20 g – 320 g

Optimal Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.082 g – 120 g

0.082 g – 220 g

0.082 g – 320 g

Display

Full-Color WQVGA Graphic LCD

Display size

4.3 in / 10.9 cm (diagonal)

Backlight

White LED

Controls

4-wire resistive touch screen + 6 membrane keys

Communication

RS-232, USBx2

Balance power input

12 VDC, 0.5A

Power supply

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz

AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A

Platform size (diameter)

90 mm / 3.5 in

Assembled dimensions (W x D x H)

230 x 354 x 340 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 13.4 inch

Shipping dimensions (W x D x H)

387 x 507 x 531 mm

15.4 x 20.0 x 20.9 inch

Net weight

5.1 Kg / 11.3 lb

Shipping weight

7.8 Kg / 17.2 lb

TABLE 9-1. SPECIFICATIONS

EN-44 ADVENTURER BALANCES

Model:

AX223

AX223/E

AX423

AX423/E

AX523

AX523/E

Capacity

220g

420g

520g

Readability d

0.001g

Repeatability (std. dev.) (g)

0.001g

Linearity (g)

±0.002g

Span Calibration Points (g)

50g,

100g

150g,

200g

50g, 100g

150g,

200g

100g,

200g

300g,

400g

100g, 200g 300g, 400g

200g, 300g 400g, 500g

Calibration

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Weighing units

Baht, carat, grain, gram, milligram, mesgal, momme, Newton, ounce,

pennyweight, pound, Tael (Hong Kong), Tael, (Singapore), Tael (Taiwan), tical,

tola, troy ounce, custom (1)

Applications

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing,

Formulation, Density Determination, Totalization, Display Hold

Stabilization time (typical)

≤ 2 seconds

Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K)

Typical Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

2.0 g – 220 g

2.0 g -220 g

2.0 g – 420 g

2.0 g – 520 g

Optimal Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.82 g 220 g

0.82 g -

420 g

0.82 g -420 g

0.82 g – 520 g

Display

Full-Color WQVGA Graphic LCD

Display size

4.3 in / 10.9 cm (diagonal)

Backlight

White LED

Controls

4-wire resistive touch screen + 6 membrane keys

Communication

RS-232, USBx2

Balance power input

12 VDC, 0.5A

Power supply

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz

AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A

Platform size (diameter)

130 mm / 5.1 in

Assembled dimensions (W x D x H)

230 x 354 x 340 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 13.4 inch

Shipping dimensions (W x D x H)

387 507 x 531 mm

15.4 x 20.0 x 20.9 inch

Net weight

5.8Kg/12.8lb

5.6Kg/12.4lb

5.8Kg/12.8lb

5.6Kg/12.4lb

5.8Kg/12.8lb

5.6Kg/12.4lb

Shipping weight

8.5Kg/18.8lb

8.3Kg/18.3lb

8.5Kg/18.8lb

8.3Kg/18.3lb

8.5Kg/18.8lb

8.3Kg/18.3lb

TABLE 9-2. SPECIFICATIONS (continued)

ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-45

Model:

AX622

AX622/E

AX1502

AX1502/E

AX2202

AX2202/E

AX4202

AX4202/E

AX5202

Capacity

620g

1520g

2200g

4200g

5200g

Readability d

0.01g

Repeatability (std. dev.) (g)

0.01g

Linearity (g)

±0.02g

Span Calibration Points (g)

300g,

400g

500g,

600g

300g,

400g

500g,

600g

500g

1000g,

1500g

500g

1000g,

1500g

500g,

1000g

1500g,

2000g

500g,

1000g

1500g,

2000g

1000g,

2000g

3000g,

4000g

1000g,

2000g

3000g,

4000g

2000g,

3000g

4000g,

5000g

Calibration

Auto-

Cal

External

Auto-

Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-

Cal

Weighing units

Baht, carat, grain, gram, kilogram, mesgal, momme, Newton, ounce, pennyweight, pound, Tael (Hong

Kong), Tael, (Singapore), Tael (Taiwan), tical, tola, troy ounce, custom (1)

Applications

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing, Formulation,

Density Determination, Totalization, Display Hold

Stabilization time (typical)

≤ 1.5 seconds

Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K)

1.9

Typical Operating Range USP(u=0.10%,k=2)

20.0 g

-620 g

20.0 g 620 g

20.0 g 1520 g

20.0 g 2200 g

20.0 g 4200 g

20.0 g 5200 g

Optimal Operating Range USP(u=0.10%,k=2)

8.2 g -

620 g

8.2g 620 g

8.2 g -

1520 g

8.2 g -

1520 g

8.2 g -

2200 g

8.2 g -

2200 g

8.2 g -

4200 g

8.2 g -

4200 g

8.2 g -

5200 g

Display

Full-Color WQVGA Graphic LCD

Display size

4.3 in / 10.9 cm (diagonal)

Backlight

White LED

Controls

4-wire resistive touch screen + 6 membrane keys

Communication

RS-232, USBx2

Balance power input

12 VDC, 0.5A

Power supply

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz

AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A

Platform size

175 x 195 mm / 6.9 x 7.7 in

Assembled dimensions (W x D x H)

230 x 354 x100 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 4.0 inch

Shipping dimensions (W x D x H)

392 x 557 x 301 mm

15.5 x 22.0 x 11.9 inch

Net weight

4.6Kg/

10.2lb

3.9Kg/

8.6lb

4.6Kg/

10.2lb

3.9Kg/

8.6lb

4.6Kg/

10.2lb

3.9K/

8.6lb

4.6Kg/

10.2lb

3.9Kg/

8.6lb

3.8Kg/

8.4lb

Shipping weight

6.5Kg/

14.4b

5.8Kg/

12.8b

6.5Kg/

14.4b

5.8Kg/

12.8b

6.5Kg/

14.4b

5.8Kg/

12.8b

6.5Kg/

14.4b

5.8Kg/

12.8b

5.7Kg/

12.6lb

TABLE 9-3. SPECIFICATIONS (continued)

EN-46 ADVENTURER BALANCES

Model:

AX4201

AX4201/E

AX8201

AX8201/E

Capacity

4200g

8200g

Readability d

0.1g

Repeatability (std. dev.) (g)

0.1g

Linearity (g)

±0.2g

Span Calibration Points (g)

1000g, 2000g 3000g, 4000g

2000g, 4000g 6000g, 8000g

Calibration

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Weighing units

Baht, carat, grain, gram, kilogram, mesgal, momme, Newton, ounce, pennyweight,

pound, Tael (Hong Kong), Tael, (Singapore), Tael (Taiwan), tical, tola, troy ounce,

custom (1)

Applications

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing,

Formulation, Density Determination, Totalization, Display Hold

Stabilization time (typical)

≤ 1.5 seconds

Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K)

Typical Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

200.0 g – 4200 g

200.0 g – 8200 g

Optimal Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

82 g - 4200 g

82 g – 8200 g

82 g - 8200 g

Display

Full-Color WQVGA Graphic LCD

Display size

4.3 in / 10.9 cm (diagonal)

Backlight

White LED

Controls

4-wire resistive touch screen + 6 membrane keys

Communication

RS-232, USBx2

Balance power input

12 VDC, 0.5A

Power supply

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz

AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A

Platform size

175 x 195 mm / 6.9 x 7.7 in

Assembled dimensions (W x D x H)

230 x 354 x 100 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 4.0 inch

Shipping dimensions (W x D x H)

392 x 557 x 301 mm

15.5 x 22.0 x 11.9inch

Net weight

4.6Kg / 10.2lb

3.9Kg / 8.6lb

3.8Kg / 8.4lb

3.4Kg / 7.5lb

Shipping weight

6.5Kg / 14.4b

5.8Kg / 12.8b

5.7Kg / 12.6lb

5.3Kg / 11.6lb

TABLE 9-4. SPECIFICATIONS (continued)

ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-47

MODEL

AX124M

AX224M

AX324M

AX223M

AX423M

AX523M

AX1502M

AX2202M

AX4202M

AX5202M

AX8201M

Max

120g

220g

320g

220g

420g

520g

1520g

2200g

4200g

5200g

8200g

Min

0.01g

0.02g

0.5g

0.0001g

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

Approval Class

Repeatability (std. dev.) (g)

0.0001g

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

Linearity (g)

±0.0002g

±0.002g

±0.02g

± 0.2g

Span Calibration Points (g)

25g, 50g

75g,

100g

50g,

100g

150g,

200g

100g

200g,

300g

50g,

100g

150g,

200g

100g,

200g

300g,

400g

200g,

300g

400g,

500g

1000g,

1500g

500g,

1000g

1500g,

2000g

1000g,

2000g

3000g,

4000g

2000g,

3000g

4000g,

5000g

2000g,

4000g

6000g,

8000g

Calibration

Auto-Cal

Weighing units

milligram, gram, carat

kilogram, gram, carat

Applications

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing, Formulation, Density

Determination, Totalization, Display Hold

Stabilization time (typical)

≤ 3 seconds

≤2 seconds

≤1.5 seconds

Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K)

1.5 3 3

1.9

Typical Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.20 g – 120 g

0.20 g – 220 g

0.20 g – 320 g

2.0 g – 220g

2.0 g 420 g

2.0 g – 520 g

20.0 g – 1520 g

20.0 g – 2200 g

20.0 g – 4200 g

20.0 g – 5200 g

200.0 g – 8200 g

Optimal Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.082 g –

120 g

0.082 g –

220 g

0.082 g –

320 g

0.82 g – 220 g

0.82 g – 420 g

0.82 g – 520 g

8.2 g – 1520 g

8.2 g – 2200 g

8.2 g – 4200 g

8.2 g – 5200 g

82 g –

8200 g

Display

Full-Color WQVGA Graphic LCD

Display size

4.3 in / 10.9 cm (diagonal)

Backlight

White LED

Controls

4-wire resistive touch screen + 6 membrane keys

Communication

RS-232, USBx2

Balance power input

12 VDC, 0.5A

Power supply

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz

AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A

Platform size (diameter)

90 mm / 3.5 in

130 mm / 5.1 in

175x195 mm / 6.9x7.7 in

Assembled dimensions (W x D x H)

230 x 354 x 340 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 13.4 inch

230 x 354 x 340 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 13.4 inch

230 x 354 x 100 mm

9.1 x 13.9 x 4.0 inch

Shipping dimensions (W x D x H)

387 x 507 x 531 mm

15.4 x 20.0 x 20.9 inch

387 x 507 x 531 mm

15.4 x 20.0 x 20.9 inch

392 x 557 x 301 mm

15.5 x 22.0 x 11.9 inch

Net weight

5.1 Kg / 11.3 lb

5.8 Kg / 12.8 lb

4.6 Kg / 10.2 lb

3.8 Kg / 8.4 lb

Shipping weight

7.8 Kg / 17.2 lb

8.5 Kg / 18.8 lb

6.5 Kg / 14.4 lb

5.7 Kg / 12.6 lb

TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (continued)

Note: M = OIML Approved

EN-48 ADVENTURER BALANCES

Model

AX224N

AX223N/E

AX423N

AX 423N/E

AX523N/E

AX622N/E

AX1502N/E

AX2202N/E

AX4202N/E

AX8201N/E

Max

220g

420g

520g

620g

1520g

2200g

4200g

8200g

Min

0.01g

0.02g

0.5g

0.0001g

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

Approval Class

Repeatability (std. dev.) (g)

0.0001g

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

Linearity (g)

±0.0002g

±0.002g

±0.02g

±0.2g

Span Calibration Points (g)

50g, 100g

150g,

200g

50g, 100g

150g,

200g

100g,

200g

300g,

400g

100g, 200g 300g, 400g

200g, 300g 400g, 500g

300g, 400g 500g, 600g

500g

1000g,

1500g

500g, 1000g

1500g, 2000g

1000g, 2000g 3000g, 4000g

2000g,

4000g

6000g,

8000g

Calibration

Auto-Cal

External

Auto-Cal

External

Weighing units

gram, milligram, carat, pennyweight,

grain, ounce, troy ounce

gram, kilogram, carat, pennyweight,

grain, pound, ounce, troy ounce

Applications

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing, Formulation, Density Determination, Totalization, Display

Hold

Stabilization time (typical)

≤ 3

seconds

≤2 seconds

≤1.5 seconds

Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K)

1.5

Typical Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.20g – 220 g

2.0 g – 220 g

2.0 g – 420 g

2.0 g – 520 g

20.0 g – 620 g

20.0 g –

1520 g

20.0 g –

2200 g

20.0 g – 4200 g

200.0 g – 8200g

Optimal Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2)

0.082 g – 220 g

0.82 g – 220 g

0.82 g – 420 g

0.82 g – 520 g

8.2 g – 620 g

8.2 g –

1520 g

8.2 g – 2200 g

8.2 g – 4200 g

82 g –

8200 g

Display

Full-Color WQVGA Graphic LCD

Display size

4.3 in / 10.9 cm (diagonal)

Backlight

White LED

Controls

4-wire resistive touch screen + 6 membrane keys

Communication

RS-232, USBx2

Balance power input

12 VDC, 0.5A

Power supply

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz

AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A

Platform size (diameter)

90 mm / 3.5 in

130 mm / 5.1 in

175x195 mm / 6.9x7.7 in

Assembled dimensions (W x D x H)

354x230x340 mm

13.9x9.1x13.4 inch

354x230x100 mm

13.9x9.1x4.0 inch

Shipping dimensions (W x D x H)

557x392x301 mm

22.0x15.5x11.9 inch

Net weight

5.1 Kg /

11.3 lb

5.6 Kg /

12.4 lb

5.8 Kg /

12.8 lb

5.6 Kg / 12.4 lb

3.9 Kg / 8.6 lb

3.4 Kg /

7.5 lb

Shipping weight

7.8 Kg /

17.2 lb

8.3 Kg /

18.3 lb

8.5 Kg /

18.8 lb

8.3 Kg / 18.3 lb

5.8 Kg / 12.8 lb

5.3 Kg /

11.6 lb

TABLE 9-6. SPECIFICATIONS (continued)

Note: N = NTEP Approved

ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-49

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

Auxiliary Display

80251396

Density Kit

80253384

Cable, USB Device (Type A-B)

83021085

Security Device (Laptop Lock)

80850043

RS232 Cable, PC 25 Pin

80500524

RS232 Cable, PC 9 Pin

80500525

Dust Cover

30093334

9.2 Drawings and Dimensions

Fully assembled dimensions

9.3 Parts and Accessories

Figure 9-1. Draft Shield models

Figure 9-2. Non-Draft Shield models

TABLE 9-5. ACCESSORIES

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Command Characters

Function

Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable).

Print displayed weight (stable or unstable).

Continuous Print.

Print on Stability.

SLP

Auto Print stable non-zero displayed weight.

SLZP

Auto Print stable non-zero weight and stable zero reading.

Interval Print x = Print Interval (1-3600 sec) 0P ends interval Print

See above

Enter Print Header Lines

Same as pressing Zero Key

Same as pressing Tare Key.

Establish a preset Tare value in displayed unit. X = preset tare value. Sending 0T clears tare (if allowed).

Prints Tare weight stored in memory.

Brings out of Standby

OFF

Goes to Standby.

Begin Span Calibration

Begin internal Calibration, same as trigger from calibration menu.

Abort Calibration. Attention: when LFT ON, the operation is not allowed.

PSN

Print Serial Number.

Print terminal software version, base software version and LFT ON (if LFT is set ON).

Set Counting APW (x) in grams. (must have APW stored)

Print Counting application APW.

Set Percent application reference weight (x) in grams. (must have reference weight stored)

Print Percent application reference weight.

0 = print unstable data, same as IP; 1 = print stable only1), same as SP.

xRL

0 = disable response; 1 = enable response. This command only controls the “OK!” response.

9.4 Communication

9.4.1 Interface Commands

Commands listed in the following table will be acknowledged by the balance. The balance will return “ES” for invalid commands.

TABLE 9-6. ADVENTURER INTERFACE COMMAND LIST

ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-51

1. Insert the supplied CD into the computer’s CD

drive. Different versions of Windows® have slightly different steps to load the driver that is on the CD. In all versions the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the required steps to select the driver that is located on the CD.

2. After clicking Finish, the virtual port should be

ready for use. Windows® typically adds the virtual port in sequence after the highest number COM port.

For example, on PC’s equipped with up to 4

COM ports, the virtual port will be COM5.

When using the USB interface with programs

that limit the number of COM port designations (e.g. Ohaus MassTracker allows only COM1, 2, 3, & 4), it may be necessary to assign one of these port numbers to the new virtual port.

Example of Windows XP Hardware Wizard

Data

GND

Handshake

Female

9.4.2 RS232 (DB9) Pin Connections

Pin 2: Balance transmit line (TxD) Pin 3: Balance receive line (RxD) Pin 5: Ground signal (GND) Pin 7: Clear to send (hardware handshake) (CTS) Pin 8: Request to send (hardware handshake) (RTS)

9.5 The USB Interface

The Ohaus USB Interface is a unique solution to the problem of connecting a balance to a computer using a Universal Serial Bus (USB). USB devices are categorized into classes such as disk drives, digital cameras, printers, etc. Balances do not have a commonly used class so the Ohaus USB interface uses a generic interface based on the RS232 serial standard.

Data sent from the balance to a computer is in USB format. The USB data is directed to a virtual port. This port then appears as an RS232 port to the application program.

When sending a command from a computer to the balance, the application program sends a command to the virtual port as if it were an RS232 port. The computer then directs the command from the virtual port to the computers USB connector where the balance is connected. The port receives the USB signal and reacts to the command.

The USB Interface includes a CD with the software drivers to create the required virtual port on the computer.

System Requirements

 PC running Windows 98®, Windows 98SE®, Windows ME®, Windows 2000®, Windows XP®, Windows 7® or

Windows 8® (32-bit).

 Available USB port (Type A, 4-pin, female)

USB Connection

The balance’s USB port terminates with a 4-pin, female, USB Type B connector. A USB Cable (type B/male to type A/male) is required (not supplied).

1. Ensure that the balance is powered on and working properly.

2. Power on the computer and verify that its USB port is enabled and working properly.

3. Plug the cable’s USB connectors into the computer’s USB port and the balance’s USB port. Windows® should detect a USB device and the New Hardware Wizard will be initialized.

Virtual Port Software Installation

This can be done in the Port Settings of the Device Manager utility, found in the Windows Control Panel.

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USB INPUT

The balance will respond to various commands sent via the interface adapter. Terminate the following commands when with a [CR] or [CRLF].

Adventurer Commands zC perform span calibration 0S print unstable data 1S print stable data only P same as pressing Print SP print stable weight only IP immediate print of displayed weight (stable or unstable) CP Continuous print of weights SLP Auto-print stable non-zero weight only SLZP Auto-print stable non-zero weight and zero reading xP Auto-print on 1 to 3600 second intervals (x = 1 to 3600) 0P Ends interval print T same as pressing Tare Z same as pressing Zero PV print software version

Auto-Print Operation

Once Auto-Print is activated in the menu, the balance will send data as required. If there is data in the print buffer the printer will finish printing this data.

10. SOFTWARE UPDATES

Ohaus is continuously improving its balance software. To obtain the latest release, please contact your Authorized Ohaus Dealer or Ohaus Corporation.

ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-53

Mark

Standard

This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Directive 2009/23/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity is available online at http://europe.ohaus.com/europe/en/home/support/compliance/ce-declaration-of-conformity.aspx..

AS/NZS CISPR 11, AS/NZS 61000.4.3

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 UL Std. No. 61010-1 (3rd edition)

Important notice for verified weighing instruments

Weighing instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear one of the preceding marks on the packing label and the green ‘M’ (metrology) sticker on the descriptive plate. They may be put into service immediately.

Weighing instruments to be verified in two stages have no green ‘M’ (metrology) on the descriptive

plate and bear one of the preceding identification marks on the packing label. The second stage of the initial verification must be carried out by the approved service organization of the authorized representative within the EC or by the national weights and measures (W+M) authorities.

The first stage of the initial verification has been carried out at the manufacturer’s work. It comprises all tests according to the adopted European standard EN45501:1992, paragraph

8.2.2. If national regulations limit the validity period of the verification, the user of the weighing instrument

must strictly observe the re-verification period and inform the respective W+M authorities.

11. COMPLIANCE

Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product.

FCC 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.

Industry Canada Note

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-001.

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Disposal

In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.

The Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC introduces new requirements from September 2008 on removability of batteries from waste equipment in EU Member States. To comply with this Directive, this device has been designed for safe removal of the batteries at end-of-life by a waste treatment facility.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device.

Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related.

For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to http://europe.ohaus.com/europe/en/home/support/weee.aspx

Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

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 June 21, 2012, OHAUS Corporation, USA, was re-registered to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. In conformance with the European

ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-55

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.

Ohaus Corporation 7 Campus Drive Suite 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA Tel: (973) 377-9000 Fax: (973) 944-7177

With offices worldwide. www.ohaus.com

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