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Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road Florham Park NJ 07932-0900 PRECISION Standard Electronic Balances JR Series Instruction Manual...
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NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO NOTE: NOTE: COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PUR- SUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PRO- TECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................5 DESCRIPTION ..................... 5 UNPACKING ......................6 INSTALLATION ....................7 Environment ....................7 Draft Shield ....................7 Pan and Pan Support ..................8 AC Adapter ....................
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SETUP MENU ....................22 Setup Menu Protection ................22 Unit Selection ....................23 Lock Switch ....................24 End ......................25 MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION ..............25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................26 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................26 Error Codes ....................27 SERVICE INFORMATION ................. 28 SPECIFICATIONS .....................
INTRODUCTION This manual covers installation, operation and troubleshooting for the Ohaus Precision Standard balances, Models JR120, JR200, JR400, JR400D, JR600, JR2K, JR4K and JR4KD. To insure proper operation of the balance, please read this manual completely. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
Precision Standard Balance Square Pan Round Pan AC Adapter Pan Support Pan Support (Round pan and support (Square pan and support for for Models JR120, Models JR2K, JR4K and JR200, JR400, JR600, JR4KD) and JR400D)
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Environment Environment Environment Environment Environment The balance should always be used in an environment which is free from excessive air currents, corrosives, vibration, and temperature or humidity extremes. These factors will affect displayed weight readings. DO NOT install the balance: •...
Pan and Pan Support Pan and Pan Support Pan and Pan Support Pan and Pan Support Pan and Pan Support Square Pan Square Pan Square Pan Square Pan Square Pan Insert the pan support into the hole in the weighing mechanism as shown in the il- lustration.
Auto Range Models Auto Range Models Auto Range Models Auto Range Models Auto Range Models (JR400D and JR4KD) (JR400D and JR4KD) (JR400D and JR4KD) (JR400D and JR4KD) (JR400D and JR4KD) Auto range balances offer both a fine...
Checking Calibration Checking Calibration Checking Calibration Checking Calibration Checking Calibration Before using the balance, calibration should be checked. The balance has been calibrated before shipment, however, it could be influenced by factors such as: • Variations in the earths gravitational field at different latitudes of the world.
Taring Taring Taring Taring Taring When weighing material or objects that must be held in a container, taring enables you to store the container weight in the balance’s memory, separate from the weight of the material in the container. Place an empty container on the pan. Its weight will be displayed.
USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE BALANCE USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE BALANCE USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE BALANCE USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE BALANCE USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE BALANCE Precision Standard balances contain four display menus which enable you to calibrate and configure the balance for your specific operating requirements.
2kg, 4kg the procedure without weights. The bal- JR2K 1kg, 2kg ance will use previously stored calibration JR4KD 500g, 4kg data. Calibration should be performed as necessary to ensure accurate weighing. It is recommended that masses must meet or exceed ASTM Class 1 Toler- Weights required to perform the proce- ance.
Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Calibration Press and hold until CAL is TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE displayed, then release it. Balance will display SPAN. Press TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE When is released, C 0g will be TARE TARE TARE...
Linearity Calibration Linearity Calibration Linearity Calibration Linearity Calibration Linearity Calibration Turn Balance on. After zero reading, press and hold until CAL is TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE displayed, then release. Balance will display SPAN. Press and the display will show MODE MODE MODE...
Press . The display will show TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE -C- momentarily, then C followed by the next weight to be placed on the pan. Do not disturb the balance when -C- is displayed. Disturbances will result in improper calibration. Place the required weight on the pan, then press .
USER MENU USER MENU USER MENU USER MENU USER MENU The User menu is used to adapt the balance to environmental conditions. It contains submenus which enable you to reset the balance to factory default settings or to select specific range settings. Access to the User menu can be disabled using the Lock Out switch.
To access a submenu: Repeatedly press until the de- MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE sired submenu is displayed. Press to select the displayed TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE submenu. NOTE NOTE NOTE: You must use END to store any NOTE NOTE changes you make to the User menu.
Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging level compensates for vibra- tion or excessive air currents. During op- eration, the balance continually takes weight readings from the weighing cell. Successive readings are then digitally pro- cessed to achieve a stabilized display. Use this submenu to specify how much AVERAGING LEVEL AVERAGING LEVEL...
Stability Range Stability Range Stability Range Stability Range Stability Range The stability range specifies how much a displayed weight may change while the stability indicator remains ON. When dis- played weight changes beyond the allow- able range, the stability indicator turns OFF indicating an unstable condition.
To view or change the Auto-Zero setting: Access the Auto-0 submenu to dis- play the current setting. Press to change the setting. MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE AUTO ZERO AUTO ZERO AUTO ZERO AUTO ZERO AUTO ZERO Press to accept the displayed TARE TARE TARE...
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU The Setup menu enables you to retain program balance parameters once they have been set. Access to the Setup menu can be disabled using the Lock Out switch. The following table shows the sequence in which submenus appear on the Setup menu. SETUP MENU TABLE SETUP MENU TABLE SETUP MENU TABLE...
Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit selection permits you to specify which weighing units will be enabled for use during operation. The adjacent table lists the units available. To enable or disable the various weighing Weighing Units units, use the following procedure: g grams...
Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch enables you to lock out one or more menu selections. Each menu can be individually locked on or off after all func- tions have been set. The Calibration, User, and Setup menus can be individu- ally locked on or off by selecting the appropriate menu and then locked by the switch located under the right hand side of...
To lock out the other menus, press and repeat the procedure in MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE steps 3 and 4. You must use END to exit the Setup menu. Changes you make in the Setup menu Changes you make in the Setup menu Changes you make in the Setup menu Changes you make in the Setup menu Changes you make in the Setup menu...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep the balance operating properly, the housing and pan should be kept clean and free from foreign material. If necessary, a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used.
Error Codes Error Codes Error Codes Error Codes Error Codes The following list describes the various error codes and which can appear on the display and the suggested remedy. Data Errors Data Errors Data Errors Data Errors Data Errors Transient error (hardware error, probably static discharge). If error persists, the balance must be serviced.
SERVICE INFORMATION If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, you will need to contact an authorized Ohaus Service Agent. For Service assistance in the United States, please call Ohaus Corporation toll-free at (800) 526-0659, an Ohaus...
PARTS INFORMATION PARTS INFORMATION PARTS INFORMATION If you require replacement parts or would like to purchase accessories, please call Ohaus Corporation toll-free at (800) 526-0659, an Ohaus Product Parts Specialist will be available to help you. REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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