OHAUS TP200S Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. OHAUS Manuals
  4. Scales
  5. TP200S
  6. Instruction manual

OHAUS TP200S Instruction Manual

Precision plus series electronic balances
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the TP200S and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for OHAUS TP200S

Summary of Contents for OHAUS TP200S

  • Page 54 Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road Florham Park NJ 07932-0900 PRECISION Plus Electronic Balances Models TP200, TP400, TP400D, TP600, TP2K, TP4K and TP4KD Instruction Manual...
  • Page 55 NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO NOTICE: NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 56: Table Of Contents

    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 In-Service Cover ..........................7 Leveling the Balance ........................7 Draft Shield (TP200 and TP400D) ....................8 Pan and Pan Support ........................
  • Page 57 SETUP MENU ............................28 Setup Menu Protection ........................28 Reset to Factory Defaults ....................... 29 Unit Selection ..........................30 Taels .............................. 30 Custom Unit Conversion Factor ...................... 31 Parts Counting Error Level ......................33 Parts Counting Alternate Display ....................34 Percent Weighing Alternate Display ....................

  • Page 58: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual covers installation, operation and troubleshooting for the Ohaus Preci- sion Plus balances, Models TP200, TP400, TP400D, TP600, TP2K, TP4K and TP4KD. To insure proper operation of the balance, please read this manual completely. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 59: Unpacking

    UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING Your Precision Plus balance was shipped with the following items: • a pan • a pan support • an in-service cover • an AC power adapter • a weigh below hook • a draft shield (TP200 and TP400D only) includes draft shield and snap clamp •...

  • Page 60: Installation

    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: •...

  • Page 61: Draft Shield (Tp200 And Tp400D)

    Draft Shield (TP200 and TP400D ) Draft Shield (TP200 and TP400D ) Draft Shield (TP200 and TP400D ) Draft Shield (TP200 and TP400D ) Draft Shield (TP200 and TP400D ) To install the draft shield: Snap Position the draft shield on top of the Clamp balance as shown.

  • Page 62: Round Pan

    Round Pan Round Pan Round Pan Round Pan Round Pan Insert the pan support into the hole in the weighing mechanism. Place the pan on the support. SUPPORT Weigh Below Hook Weigh Below Hook Weigh Below Hook Weigh Below Hook Weigh Below Hook If the weigh below hook will be used, it may be installed in the bottom of the...

  • Page 63: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON With no load on the pan, switch the bal- ance ON by pressing the ON TARE but- ton.

  • Page 64: Auto Range Models (Tp400D And Tp4Kd)

    To lock out the other menus, press and repeat the procedure in MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE steps 3 and 4. List List List List List This submenu can be used to output a listing of current menu settings via the RS232 interface.

  • Page 65: Weighing

    Weighing Weighing Weighing Weighing Weighing STABILITY Press to rezero the display. TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE INDICATOR Place the object(s) or material to be weighed on the pan. Wait for the stability indicator to ap- pear before reading the weight. Taring Taring Taring...

  • Page 66: Parts Counting

    Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting Default Settings Parts Counting Default Settings Parts Counting Default Settings Parts Counting Default Settings Parts Counting Default Settings NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Parts counting must first be en- NOTE: abled in the Setup menu to use it.
  • Page 67 To change the sample size, repeat- edly press until the desired MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE quantity is displayed. Add the sample number of pieces to the container. Press TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE If Add X is displayed, the sample is too small to provide results within the se- lected error level (PC Err of the Setup menu).

  • Page 68: Percent Weighing

    Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent weighing permits you to place a Percent Weighing Default Settings Percent Weighing Default Settings Percent Weighing Default Settings Percent Weighing Default Settings Percent Weighing Default Settings reference load on the balance, then view other loads as a percentage of the refer- % Mode ........
  • Page 69 Place the reference load in the con- tainer (or directly on the pan if no container is used). Press TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE The display will show the reference load as the percentage you selected. NOTE: NOTE: To exit or restart percent weighing NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:...
  • Page 70 IF NET IF NET has been selected for the alternate IF NET IF NET IF NET Lights to indicate NET. display, you may repeatedly tare the bal- ance between weighings. The alternate display will show the net weight of mate- rial added since the last tare.

  • Page 71: 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 USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE BALANCE Precision Plus balances contain four display menus which enable you to calibrate and configure the balance for your specific operating requirements.

  • Page 72: Calibration Menu

    CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU Precision Plus balances can be calibrated in two ways: Span calibration or Linearity calibration. Span calibration resets the balance’s weighing range using two weight values: zero and a weight value at or near the balance’s capacity. Linearity calibration minimizes deviation between actual and displayed weights within the balance’s weighing range.

  • Page 73: Span Calibration

    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 TARE TARE TARE...

  • Page 74: Linearity Calibration

    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 MODE MODE MODE MODE...

  • Page 75: End

    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 .

  • Page 76: User Menu

    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.

  • Page 77: Reset To Factory Defaults

    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.

  • Page 78: Averaging Level

    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...

  • Page 79: Stability Range

    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.

  • Page 80: End

    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...

  • Page 81: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU The Setup menu is used to customize the operation of the balance for your specific requirements. It contains submenus which enable you to turn features on or off, and program balance parameters. The following table shows the sequence in which submenus appear on the Setup menu.

  • Page 82: Reset To Factory Defaults

    To access the Setup menu, press and hold until SETUP is displayed, then TARE TARE TARE TARE TARE release it. 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...

  • Page 83: Unit Selection

    Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit Selection Unit Selection The Unit Selection submenu permits you to specify which weighing units and oper- ating modes will be enabled for use during operation. The adjacent table lists the units and modes available on Precision Weighing Units and Modes Weighing Units and Modes Weighing Units and Modes...

  • Page 84: Custom Unit Conversion Factor

    Custom Unit Conversion Factor Custom Unit Conversion Factor Custom Unit Conversion Factor Custom Unit Conversion Factor Custom Unit Conversion Factor When you need to display weight mea- surements in a weighing unit other than those provided standard with the balance, this feature can be used to create your own custom weighing unit.
  • Page 85 Set the value of all digits in the same manner. If an error is made, you can press to backup to the desired PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT digit and change it. EXPONENTS EXPONENTS EXPONENTS EXPONENTS EXPONENTS After the last digit is entered, the Moves decimal point 3 places to the left.

  • Page 86: Parts Counting Error Level

    Parts Counting Error Level Parts Counting Error Level Parts Counting Error Level Parts Counting Error Level Parts Counting Error Level The parts counting error level is the level of accuracy you consider acceptable for parts counting results. The adjacent table lists error levels that you can choose from.

  • Page 87: Parts Counting Alternate Display

    Parts Counting Alternate Display Parts Counting Alternate Display Parts Counting Alternate Display Parts Counting Alternate Display Parts Counting Alternate Display In addition to displaying the number of parts, the parts counting feature offers an alternate display mode. Using the Pc Alt submenu, you can specify the following for the alternate display: •...
  • Page 88 To view the weight or gross number of parts on the pan, press MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE Alternate Display Weight is displayed in the weighing unit selected in PC ALT in the Setup menu. IF NET IF NET IF NET IF NET IF NET has been selected for the alternate display, you may repeatedly tare the bal-...

  • Page 89: Percent Weighing Alternate Display

    Percent Weighing Alternate Display Percent Weighing Alternate Display Percent Weighing Alternate Display Percent Weighing Alternate Display Percent Weighing Alternate Display In addition to displaying the percentage of material on the pan in relation to a refer- ence, the percent weighing feature offers an alternate display mode.

  • Page 90: Lockswitch

    Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch enables you to lockout one or more menu selections. Each menu can be individually locked on or off after all functions have been set. The Calibration, User, Setup and Print menus can be indi- vidually locked on or off by selecting the appropriate menu and then locked by the switch located under the right hand side of...

  • Page 91: List

    To lock out the other menus, press and repeat the procedure in MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE steps 3 and 4. List List List List List This submenu can be used to output a listing of current menu settings via the RS232 interface.

  • Page 92: Print Menu

    PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU The Print menu is used to configure the RS232 interface parameters and customize the balance’s print functions for your requirements. The following table shows the sequence in which submenus appear on the Print menu. PRINT MENU TABLE PRINT MENU TABLE PRINT MENU TABLE...

  • Page 93: Reset To Factory Defaults

    If SAFE is displayed, the Print menu has been locked out. Settings may be viewed but not changed. See the Menu Lock-Out Protection section to enable it for making changes. To access a submenu: Repeatedly press until the de- MODE MODE MODE MODE...

  • Page 94: Baud Rate

    Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate This submenu is used to select the de- sired baud rate. There are five available baud rates to choose from: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600. To view or change the baud rate: Access the Baud submenu to display the current setting.

  • Page 95: Parity

    Parity Parity Parity Parity Parity Parity can be set to Odd, Even, None, or a marker of 0 or 1 as follows: Access the Parity submenu to dis- play the current setting. Press to change the setting. MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE Press...

  • Page 96: Auto Print Feature

    Auto Print Feature Auto Print Feature Auto Print Feature Auto Print Feature Auto Print Feature When enabled, the Auto Print feature causes the balance to automatically out- put display data in one of three ways: continuously, at user specified time inter- vals, or upon stability.
  • Page 97 If Inter was selected in the Auto Print submenu, INTER will be displayed and you may continue with step 3. If it was not selected, NON-PL will be displayed. Proceed to step 7. To enter a time interval for automatic data output, press when TARE...

  • Page 98: Print Stable Data Only

    10. Set all digits in the same manner. If an error is made, press to backup PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT to the desired digit and change it. 11. After the last digit is entered, NON-PL will be displayed again. Press MODE MODE MODE...

  • Page 99: Print Numeric Data Only

    Print Numeric Data Only Print Numeric Data Only Print Numeric Data Only Print Numeric Data Only Print Numeric Data Only This submenu is used to select numeric data only, or full display data for RS232 output. Set this feature ON to output nu- meric display data only, or OFF to output full display data as follows: Access the Nu submenu to display...

  • Page 100: Menu Lock-Out Protection

    MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION Access to the Calibration, User, Setup and Print menus, can be disabled using the lock out switch located under the right side of the balance, near the display. Turn the display off and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 101: Rs232 Interface

    RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE Precision Plus balances are equipped with a bi-directional RS232 compatible inter- face for communication with printers and computers. When the balance is con- nected directly to a printer, displayed data can be output at any time by simply press- ing PRINT, or by using the Auto Print feature.

  • Page 102: Rs232 Commands

    RS232 Commands RS232 Commands RS232 Commands RS232 Commands RS232 Commands All communication is accomplished using standard ASCII format. Only the charac- ters shown in the following table are ac- TARE COMMAND TARE COMMAND TARE COMMAND TARE COMMAND TARE COMMAND knowledged by the balance. Any other commands, control characters or spaces Field: CR LF...
  • Page 103 RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE Command Command Command Command Command Character Character Character Description Description Description Character Character Description Description ? ? ? ? ? Print current mode Field: Mode Stab CR Length: blank if stable “...
  • Page 104 Command Command Command Command Command Character Character Character Character Character Description Description Description Description Description P P P P P Print display data Field: Weight Mode Stab CR LF Length: When “numeric only” display data is selected for output in the RS232 menu, the Mode Same as ? field is not output.

  • Page 105: Care And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 106: Error Codes

    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.

  • Page 107: Service Information

    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 Product...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MODEL TP200 TP200 TP400 TP400 TP400D TP400D TP600 TP600 TP2K TP2K TP4K TP4K TP4KD TP4KD MODEL MODEL MODEL TP200 TP200 TP200 TP400 TP400 TP400 TP400D TP400D TP400D TP600 TP600 TP600 TP2K TP2K TP2K TP4K TP4K TP4K TP4KD...

  • Page 109: Parts Information

    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...

  • Page 110: Limited Warranty

    Ohaus. In lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card, the warranty period shall begin on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer.
  • Page 111 Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA Tel: (973) 377-9000, Fax: (973) 593-0359 With offices worldwide. P/N 77330-03 R1295 © Ohaus Corporation 1993, 1995, all rights reserved.
  • Page 112 Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road Florham Park NJ 07932-0900 The pages you are about to view are for an accessory which is no longer available June 8, 2000...
  • Page 113 SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY THE BALANCE. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION THE EPROM IS SENSITIVE TO STATIC CHARGE AND MUST BE HANDLED PROPERLY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EPROM. © Ohaus Corporation 1992, all rights reserved.
  • Page 114 EPROM Removal and Replacement EPROM Removal and Replacement EPROM Removal and Replacement EPROM Removal and Replacement EPROM Removal and Replacement A medium phillips screwdriver and a small flat bladed screwdriver will be required. Remove the pan and pan sup- port. If the balance is equipped with a draft shield, remove it.
  • Page 115 Gently press the EPROM into the socket making sure all pins enter the socket. If the pins on the new EPROM are spread too wide to easily fit Pins spread into the socket, bend all pins on too wide. one side at the same time against a table top or other flat surface.
  • Page 116 1 decimal place Count mode. 10,000 - and up 0 decimal places YARN COUNT = 1,000/Weight in Grains ® OHAUS is the registered trademark of Ohaus Corporation as are the following ® ® ® ® trademarks: AUTOGRAM , BRAINWEIGH , CENT-O-GRAM , CHECK-O-GRAM ®...

This manual is also suitable for:

Tp400sTp4ksTp4kdTp400dTp600sTp2ks

Table of Contents