Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-1 1. INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ranger™ 2000 Series. Please read the manual completely before using the scale. 1.1 Safety Precautions Please follow these safety precautions: Verify that the AC input voltage printed on the data label matches the local AC power supply.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-2 2.3 Selecting the Location Use the scale on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air current, vibrations, heat sources or rapid temperature changes. Allow sufficient space around the scale. 2.4 Leveling the Equipment The Ranger Series has a level indicator as a reminder that the scale should be leveled for accurate weighing.
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Charging the scale must be performed in a dry environment. CAUTION: Battery is to be replaced only by an authorized Ohaus service dealer. Risk of explosion can occur if the rechargeable battery is replaced with the wrong type or if it is not properly connected.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-4 3. OPERATION 3.1 Controls Figure 3-1. Ranger 2000 Control Panel TABLE 3-1. Button Functions Button Functions On/Zero Short Press (when on): Sets display to zero (when off): Turns scale on Long Press (when on): Turns the scale off Short Press (in Menu): Selects/accepts displayed setting Print Short Press: Sends current display value to serial port...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-5 Figure 3-2. Display TABLE 3-2. Symbols Item Description Item Description NET symbol Dynamic symbol Center of Zero symbol Battery charge symbol Negative symbol Pound, Ounce, Pound:Ounce symbols Stable weight symbol Kilogram, gram symbols Preset Tare, Tare symbols Pieces symbol Pointer symbols Percent symbol...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-6 The colored LED indicators on the left side of the control panel are used in Check mode (section 3.6) and will light up according to the following rules: (Red) Loads > Upper limit (Green) Loads ≥ Lower limit and ≤ Upper limit (Yellow) Loads <...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-7 3.3 Weigh Mode This mode is the factory default setting. 1. If needed, press and hold Mode until [wWeIGH] (Weigh) is displayed. 2. If required, place an empty container on the pan and press Tare. 3. Add sample to the pan or container. The display shows the weight of the sample.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-8 8. To clear the stored APW press and hold Mode until [Count] is displayed. Press Yes when [Clr.pwW] is displayed. Note: Press Function to view the current APW. 3.6 Check Mode Use this mode to compare the Weight, Percent or Count of items to a target weight range.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-9 The scale will display [CL.lImM] (clear Check limits). Press No to use the stored check limits and proceed to step 9. Press Yes to establish new check limits. The scale will then display [Set. Lo]. Press Yes to view the “Low” limit value. Press Yes to accept or No to edit the “Low”...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-10 10. Place sample material on the pan or in the container. If the sample weight is under the target quantity range, the yellow LED will light. If the sample is within the target quantity range, the green LED will light. If the sample is over the target quantity range, the red LED will light.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-11 4. Manually reset the countdown timer by pressing the Function key. [rEAdY] (Ready) will then be displayed. Note: If Set0 has been selected, the countdown timer is not displayed. The first weight larger than 5d will be displayed and held. Semi-automatic operation (DYNAMIC is set to SEMI in the Mode menu): 1.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-12 3.8 Accumulation and Statistics The Accumulation feature enables manual or automatic totalizing of displayed values. Statistical data is stored in memory for review and printing. Accumulation works together with each application mode except Dynamic. 3.8.1 Accumulating Displayed Values With ACCUMULATE set to MANUAL, place the item on the scale and press the M+ key to add the weight to accumulation data.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-13 Accumulation Example: In weighing mode; sub menu ACCUmM setting, select mMaNU: If required, place an empty container on the pan and press Tare. Step i: Put the weight (0.04 kg) on the pan and press M+ key.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-14 3.9 Additional Features To use the Weigh Below hook feature, remove power from the scale and remove the protective cover for the weigh below opening. Install the hook (accessory) into the access hole at the bottom of the scale as shown. Do not over tighten, tighten finger tight.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-15 4. MENU SETTINGS The User Menu allows the customizing of scale settings. Note: Additional Sub-Menus may be available if Interface Options are installed. See Interface User Manual for the additional setting information. 4.1 Menu Structure User Menu: Menu: C.A.L S.E.t.U.P...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-16 4.2 Menu Navigation Summary of button navigation functions in menu mode: -- Yes Allows entry into the displayed menu. - Accepts the displayed setting and advances to the next item. -- No Skips by the displayed menu. - Rejects the displayed setting or menu item and advances to the next available item.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-17 4.3 Calibration Menu Enter this menu to perform calibrations. Initial Calibration When the scale is operated for the first time, a span calibration is recommended to ensure accurate weighing results. Before performing the calibration, be sure to have the appropriate calibration weights as listed in table 4-1.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-18 4.4 Setup Menu Enter this menu to set scale parameters. Reset: no, yes Power on unit: auto, kg, g, lb, oz, lb:oz Zero Range: 2%, 10% Beeper Signal: off, accept, under, over, under-over Beeper Key: off, on Accumulation: off, auto, manual End Setup:...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-19 Beeper Key [BP.key] Set whether the beeper sounds when a button is pressed. = no sound = sound Accumulation [aCCUmM] Set the accumulation functionality. = accumulation disabled AUTO = automatic accumulation MAN = manual accumulation End Setup [End] Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-20 Auto-Zero Tracking [AZt] Set the automatic zero tracking functionality. = disabled 0.5d = the display will maintain zero until a change of 0.5 divisions per second has been exceeded. = the display will maintain zero until a change of 1 divisions per second has been exceeded.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-21 4.6 Mode Menu This menu activates modes so they will be available for use with the Mode button. Reset: no, yes Weigh: off, on Percent: off, on Count: off, on Check: off, weigh, percnt, count Dynamic: off, man, semi, auto End Mode: Exit menu Reset [reset]...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-22 4.7 Unit Menu This menu activates units so they will be accessible with the Units button. The units in the menu must be turned “on” to be active. Note: Available units vary by model and local regulations.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-23 4.8 Print Menu Enter this menu to set printing parameters. Reset: no, yes Stable Only: off, on Auto Print: off, on stable, interval, continuous, accept Content: Result (-> off, on) Gross (-> off, on) Net (-> off, on) Tare (->...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-24 Content [CONtNt] Define the content of the printed data. Result Set the status. = disabled = the displayed reading is printed Gross Set the status. = disabled = the gross weight is printed Set the status. = disabled = the net weight is printed Tare...
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Notes: For Windows 7 setup, contact Ohaus. If the weighing value is a negative number, set the target cell in TEXT format. Otherwise, Excel will not distinguish it as a negative number.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-26 4.9 COM Menu Enter this menu to define communication parameters. Reset: no, yes 300…9600…19200 Baud Rate: Parity: 7 even, 7 odd, 7 none, 8 none Stop bit: 1, 2 Handshake: none, On-Off Print (A…P…Z), Tare (A…T…Z), Zero (A…Z) Alternate command: End COM: Exit menu...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-27 Alternate command [Alt.CmM] Define command character for the Print, Tare and Zero commands Print Set the alternate command character for Print. A to Z. Tare Set the alternate command character for Tare. A to Z. Zero Set the alternate command character for Zero.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-28 4.10 Lock Menu The Lock menu is a software controlled option which can lock menu settings to prevent tampering. Reset: no, yes Lock Cal: off, on Lock Setup: off, on Lock Read: off, on Lock Mode: off, on Lock Unit: off, on...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-29 Lock COM [l.COmM] Set the status. = COM menu is not locked. = COM menu is locked. End Lock [End] Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu. 4.11 End Menu Press ‘Yes’...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-31 5. LEGAL FOR TRADE When the scale 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.
Do not use solvents, chemicals, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives to clean the housing or control panel. 6.2 Troubleshooting The following table lists common problems and possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact OHAUS or your authorized dealer. TABLE 6-1 Symptom Possible Cause...
United States call toll-free 1-800-526-0659 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST. An OHAUS product service specialist will be available to provide assistance. Outside the USA, please visit our web site, www.ohaus.com to locate the OHAUS office nearest you.
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-34 7. TECHNICAL DATA The technical data is valid under the following ambient conditions: Operating temperature: -10° C to 40° C Relative humidity: 20% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Height above sea level: Up to 2000 m Power: AC power 200-240V 50/60 Hz, internal rechargeable sealed lead acid battery Main supply voltage fluctuations: up to ±...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-35 7.2 Drawings 117 mm / 311 mm / 12.2 in 4.6 in 327 mm / 12.9 in Figure 7-1. Dimensions...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-36 7.3 Communication The scale is equipped with an RS232 interface located under the Options Cover. Connecting the scale to a computer enables you to operate the scale from the computer, as well as receive data such as displayed weight. 7.3.1 Interface Commands Communicate to the scale using the command characters listed in Table 7-2.
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-37 7.4 Printouts The following sample print outs are generated by the Print button, “P” Command or alternate print command. The content of the printout is defined in the Print Content menu item. Weigh Mode Printout Description Comment If Printx ...
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Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-38 Percent Mode Printout Description Comment If Printx Content Result is ON 102.83 Result line If Printx Content Gross is ON and a 12.34 kg G Gross value line tare value is entered If Printx ...
Ranger™ 2000 Series EN-39 Dynamic Mode Printout Description Comment If Printx Content Result is ON 12.34 Result line If Printx Content Gross is ON and a tare 12.34 kg G Gross value line value is entered If Printx ...
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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