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ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Description ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Features .................................................................................................................................................
EN-2 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.3.5 Auto Zero Tracking ................................................................................................................................. 32 5.3.6 Auto Tare ................................................................................................................................................ 32 5.3.7 Graduations ............................................................................................................................................
ADVENTURER BALANCES 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Description EN-3 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 Touch Controls: Quick, graphical access to all control functions, over a dozen applications and many features. 1.
EN-4 2. 2.1 ADVENTURER BALANCES INSTALLATION 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. Included Components Balance Power Adapter Wind Ring (only for 0.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 2.4 EN-5 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. CAUTION: For use with CSA certified (or equivalent approved) power source, which must have a limited current output. Attention: For optimal weighing performance, allow the balance to warm up for 60 minutes prior to use. 2.
EN-6 3. ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 3.2 Principal Functions and Main Menu Weighing: Taring: Zero: EN-7 Press Zero to set the display to zero. Place an item on the pan. Display indicates gross weight. 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.
EN-8 3.3 ADVENTURER BALANCES Overview of Parts and Features – Draft Shield Models Pan Level Indicator Adjustable Foot USB Host Adjustable Foot USB Device LFT Switch RS232 Power Input 3.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 4. EN-9 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: Weighing Parts Counting Percent Weighing Display Hold Totalization Formulation 4.1 Dynamic (Animal) Weighing Density Determination Check Weighing Weighing Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated.
EN-10 4.1.1 ADVENTURER BALANCES Item Settings 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.1.2 EN-11 Sample Name Press this button to add a sample name. An alphanumeric input window appears. Press between Lower and Upper case characters. Lower Case: Upper Case: to alternate 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.
EN-12 4.2.1 ADVENTURER BALANCES Item Settings 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-13 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.
EN-14 4.3 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.4 EN-15 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.
EN-16 4.5 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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. 2. 3. 4. Solids more dense than water Solid less dense than water Liquid density Porous material (impregnated with oil) The Density Determination Home screen Main Display Line Reference Fields Function Buttons 4.5.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-17 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). Once the necessary weights have been determined, the density of the sample is displayed in g/cm (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. 4.5.
EN-18 4.5.4 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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. 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-19 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, 3 the density of the Liquid sample is displayed in g/cm (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. 4.5.
EN-20 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES Step 2 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample in Air. Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the sample weight (oiled). Step 3 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample Submerged in Liquid. Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the oiled sample weight (submerged in liquid). Once the necessary weights have been determined, the density 3 of the sample is displayed in g/cm (along with the weight in air, un-oiled and oiled, and weight in water) on the Application screen.
EN-22 4.6 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-23 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. The Display Hold Home screen Main Display Line Reference Fields Application Icon Function Buttons Display Hold 4.7.1 1. 2. 3. 4.
EN-24 4.7.3 ADVENTURER BALANCES Item Settings 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. 4.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-25 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. The Formulation Home screen Main Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Application Icon Formulation 1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Formulation 2. Press Start to begin the compounding process. 3.
EN-26 4.10 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 5. EN-27 MENU SETTINGS 5.
EN-28 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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: Enter the Menu From any Application screen, Touch Menu. The Main Menu List appears on the display.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-29 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.
EN-30 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-31 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.
EN-32 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-33 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.
EN-34 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-35 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.
EN-36 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.6.3 Transmission Set the data bits, stop bit, and parity. 7 EVEN 1 7 ODD 1 7 EVEN 2 7 ODD 2 7 NONE 1 8 NONE 1 7 NONE 2 8 NONE 2 = 7 data bits, even parity = 7 data bits, odd parity = 7 data bits, even parity = 7 data bits, odd parity = 7 data bits, no parity = 8 data bits, no parity = 7 data bits, no parity = 8 data bits, no parity 5.6.4 Handshake Set the flow control method.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-37 5.6.6 Auto Print Set the automatic printing functionality. OFF = disabled 1 ON STABILITY = printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met. 2 INTERVAL = printing occurs at the defined time interval. CONTINUOUS = printing occurs continuously. 1 When ON STABILITY is selected, set the conditions for printing. LOAD LOAD ZERO = Prints when the displayed load is stable. = Prints when the displayed load and zero reading is stable.
EN-38 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 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.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 6. EN-39 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.
EN-40 7. ADVENTURER BALANCES PRINTING 7.1 Connecting, Configuring and Testing the Printer/Computer Interface 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).
ADVENTURER BALANCES 8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 Calibration EN-41 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 WARNING: Disconnect the Adventurer Balance from the power supply before cleaning. Make sure that no liquid enters the interior of the balance. Clean the Balance at regular intervals.
EN-42 ADVENTURER BALANCES 9. TECHNICAL DATA 9.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-43 TABLE 9-1. SPECIFICATIONS Model: Capacity Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) Span Calibration Points (g) Calibration Weighing units Applications Stabilization time (typical) Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K) Typical Min-Weight USP (u=0.10%,k=2) Optimized Min-Weight USP (u=0.10%,k=2) Display Display size Backlight Controls Communication Balance power input Power supply AX124 120g AX124/E 120g AX224 220g 0.0001g 0.0001g ±0.
EN-44 Model: Capacity Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) Span Calibration Points (g) Calibration Weighing units Applications ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-2. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) AX223 AX223/E AX423 AX423/E 220g 220g 420g 420g 0.001g AX523/E 520g 0.001g ±0.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-45 TABLE 9-3. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model: Capacity Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) Span Calibration Points (g) Calibration Weighing units Applications AX622 620g AX622/E 620g AX1502 1520g AX1502/E 1520g AX2202 2200g 0.01g AX2202/E 2200g AX4202 4200g 4200g 5200g ±0.
EN-46 Model: Capacity Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) Span Calibration Points (g) Calibration Weighing units Applications Stabilization time (typical) Sensitivity Temperature Drift (PPM/K) Typical Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2) Optimal Operating Range USP (u=0.10%,k=2) ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-4. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) AX4201 AX4201/E AX8201 AX8201/E 4200g 4200g 8200g 8200g 0.1g 0.1g ±0.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-47 TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 0.01g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 5g d= 0.0001g 0.001g 0.01g 0.1g e= 0.001g 0.01g 0.1g 1g 0.01g 0.1g Approval Class I Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) 0.0001g Linearity (g) ±0.0002g II 0.001g ±0.002g 50g, 100g 150g, 200g ± 0.
EN-48 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-6. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model AX224N AX223N/E AX423N AX 423N/E AX523N/E AX622N/E AX1502N/E AX2202N/E AX4202N/E AX8201N/E Max 220g 220g 420g 420g 520g 620g 1520g 2200g 4200g 8200g Min 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 5g d= 0.0001g 0.001g 0.01g 0.1g e= 0.001g 0.01g 0.1g 1g Approval Class I II Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) 0.0001g 0.001g 0.01g 0.1g Linearity (g) ±0.0002g ±0.002g ±0.02g ±0.
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-49 Fully assembled dimensions Figure 9-1. Draft Shield models Figure 9-2. Non-Draft Shield models 9.3 Parts and Accessories TABLE 9-5.
EN-50 9.4 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 Command Characters IP P CP SP SLP SLZP xP 0P H Z T xT PT ON OFF C IC AC PSN PV x# P# x% P% xS xRL Function Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable). Print displayed weight (stable or unstable). Continuous Print. Print on Stability.
ADVENTURER BALANCES 9.4.2 EN-51 RS232 (DB9) Pin Connections Data GND 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 1 5 9 6 Female Handshake 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).
EN-52 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 BALANCES 11. EN-53 COMPLIANCE Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product. 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.
EN-54 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
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.
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