OHAUS AX224N Instruction Manual
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................3 Description ..............................3 Features ............................... 3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols ....................3 Safety Precautions ............................3 2. INSTALLATION ........................4 Unpacking ..............................4 Selecting the Location ..........................4 Leveling the Equipment ..........................4 Connecting Power ............................ - Page 4 EN-2 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 Weighing Units ............................34 5.4.1 Units Sub-menu ............................34 Data Maintenance ............................34 5.5.1 Data Maintenance sub-menu ........................
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Page 5: Introduction
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. Features Touch Controls: Quick, graphical access to all control functions, over a dozen applications and many features. -
Page 6: Installation
EN-4 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. -
Page 7: Connecting Power
ADVENTURER BALANCES 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. -
Page 8: Operation
EN-6 ADVENTURER BALANCES OPERATION 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. -
Page 9: Principal Functions And Main Menu
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-7 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. -
Page 10: Overview Of Parts And Features - Draft Shield Models
EN-8 ADVENTURER BALANCES Overview of Parts and Features – Draft Shield Models Level Indicator Adjustable Foot Power Input USB Host Adjustable Foot USB Device LFT Switch RS232 3.4 Overview of Parts and Features – Non Draft Shield Models Wing Ring Level Indicator Adjustable Foot LFT Switch RS232... -
Page 11: Applications
ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 Dynamic Density Check Weighing... -
Page 12: Item Settings
EN-10 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.1.1 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. -
Page 13: Sample Name
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. -
Page 14: Item Settings
EN-12 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.2.1 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. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Percent Weighing
EN-14 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. -
Page 17: Dynamic Weighing
ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 –... -
Page 18: Density Determination
EN-16 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. Solids more dense than water 2. -
Page 19: Measuring The Density Of A Buoyant Material Using Water
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. -
Page 20: Measuring The Density Of A Liquid Using A Calibrated Sinker (Not Supplied)
EN-18 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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. The DENSITY DETERMINATION –... -
Page 21: Measuring The Density Of Porous Material Using Oil
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, the density of the Liquid sample is displayed in g/cm (along with the weight in air, weight in water) on the Application screen. - Page 22 EN-20 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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.
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Page 23: Adventurer Balances En
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-21 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). -
Page 24: Check Weighing
EN-22 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. -
Page 25: Display Hold
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... -
Page 26: Item Settings
EN-24 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.7.3 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. -
Page 27: Formulation
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 Icon... -
Page 28: Additional Features
EN-26 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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. -
Page 29: Menu Settings
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-27 MENU SETTINGS 5.1 Menu Navigation User menu structure: GLP and GMP Factory Application Modes Main Menu Calibration Balance Setup Weighing Units Data Maintenance Communication Lockout Data Reset Calibration Weighing App Calibration Internal Cal Language Milligram Export to USB RS232 Standard Headers Balance Setup... -
Page 30: Changing Settings
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:... -
Page 31: Calibration
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. 5.2.1 Calibration sub-menu (InCal models) AutoCal™... -
Page 32: Autocal™ Adjustment
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. 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. -
Page 33: Linearity 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. -
Page 34: User Setting
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 screen brightness. MEDIUM = normal screen brightness. HIGH = high screen brightness. -
Page 35: Date & Time
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. -
Page 36: Weighing Units
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. 5.4.1 Units Sub-menu Milligram... -
Page 37: Communication
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. -
Page 38: Transmission
EN-36 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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... - Page 39 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-37 5.6.6 Auto Print Set the automatic printing functionality. = disabled ON STABILITY = printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met. INTERVAL = 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.
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Page 40: Glp And Gmp Data
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. -
Page 41: Legal For Trade (Lft)
ADVENTURER BALANCES 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. -
Page 42: Printing
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. -
Page 43: Maintenance
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. -
Page 44: Technical Data
EN-42 ADVENTURER BALANCES TECHNICAL DATA 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°... - Page 45 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-43 TABLE 9-1. SPECIFICATIONS Model: AX124 AX124/E AX224 AX224/E AX324 Capacity 120g 120g 220g 220g 320g Readability d 0.0001g Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) 0.0001g Linearity (g) ±0.0002g 50g, 25g, 50g 50g, 100g 25g, 50g 100g 100g Span Calibration Points (g) 75g, 150g, 75g, 100g...
- Page 46 EN-44 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-2. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) AX523/E Model: AX223 AX223/E AX423 AX423/E AX523 Capacity 220g 220g 420g 420g 520g 520g Readability d 0.001g Repeatability (std. 0.001g dev.) (g) Linearity (g) ±0.002g 50g, 100g, 50g, 100g Span Calibration 100g 200g 100g, 200g 200g, 300g 200g, 300g...
- Page 47 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-45 TABLE 9-3. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) AX4202/E AX5202 Model: AX622 AX622/E AX1502 AX1502/E AX2202 AX2202/E AX4202 Capacity 620g 620g 1520g 1520g 2200g 2200g 4200g 4200g 5200g Readability d 0.01g Repeatability (std. 0.01g dev.) (g) Linearity (g) ±0.02g 300g, 300g, 500g, 500g, 1000g,...
- Page 48 EN-46 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-4. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model: AX4201 AX4201/E AX8201 AX8201/E Capacity 4200g 4200g 8200g 8200g Readability d 0.1g Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) 0.1g Linearity (g) ±0.2g 1000g, 2000g 1000g, 2000g 2000g, 4000g 2000g, 4000g Span Calibration Points (g) 3000g, 4000g 3000g, 4000g 6000g, 8000g...
- Page 49 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-47 TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) AX124M AX224M AX324M AX223M AX423M AX523M AX1502M AX2202M AX4202M AX5202M AX8201M MODEL 8200g 120g 220g 320g 220g 420g 520g 1520g 2200g 4200g 5200g 0.01g 0.01g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.1g 0.0001g 0.001g...
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Page 50: Drawings And Dimensions
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 220g 220g 420g 420g 520g 620g 1520g 2200g 4200g 8200g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.0001g 0.001g 0.01g... -
Page 51: Parts And Accessories
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-49 Fully assembled dimensions Figure 9-1. Draft Shield models Figure 9-2. Non-Draft Shield models Parts and Accessories TABLE 9-5. ACCESSORIES 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... -
Page 52: Communication
EN-50 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 Function Characters Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable). Print displayed weight (stable or unstable). -
Page 53: Rs232 (Db9) Pin Connections
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). USB devices are categorized into classes such as disk drives, digital cameras, printers, etc. -
Page 54: Software Updates
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. SOFTWARE UPDATES Ohaus is continuously improving its balance software. To obtain the latest release, please contact your Authorized Ohaus Dealer or Ohaus Corporation. -
Page 55: Compliance
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) - Page 56 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.
- Page 57 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.
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