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Scales ™ The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but Ohaus Corporation assumes no liability arising from the use or misuse of this material. Reproduction of this material is strictly prohibited.
Traveler Scales with Square Draft Shield: Housing & Parts ........5-2 Traveler 203 Scale with Round Draft Shield: Housing & Parts........5-4 Traveler Scales with No Draft Shield: Housing & Parts ..........5-6 Appendix A STANDARD CALIBRATION Calibration......................... A-1 Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales: Service Manual...
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The RS232 Interface connects to the scale through the Bottom Housing.... C-1 RS232 Interface (PN 71147376 or 72206287)............. C-1 Com Port Configuration screen with default settings ........... C-2 Config Tool’s Test Command screen ..............C-2 Config Tool’s Configuration Screen..............C-3 Traveler™ Series Scales: Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
INTRODUCTION This service manual contains the information needed to perform routine maintenance and service on the Ohaus Traveler Series scales. Familiarity with the scale’s Instruction Manual is assumed. The contents of this manual are contained in five chapters: Chapter 1 Getting Started – Contains information on service facilities, tools and test equipment, specifications, and the mechanical and electronic functions of the scale.
(PN 71147376 or 72206287.) SPECIFICATIONS Complete specifications for the Ohaus Traveler Scales are listed in Table 1-2. When a scale has been serviced, it must meet the specifications listed in the table. Before servicing the scale, determine what specifications are not met.
To capacity by subtraction ≤3 seconds Stabilization Time Operating Temperature Range 50° - 104°F / 10° - 40°C Operating Humidity Range 30% - 90% Pan Size (mm) 120 dia. 123 x 124 Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
To capacity by subtraction Tare range Stabilization ≤3 seconds Time Operating 50° - 104°F / 10° - 40°C Temperature Range Operating 30% - 90% Humidity Range Pan Size 137 x 140 (mm) Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
After temperature stabilization, allow an additional 20 minutes after turning the scale on, for the scale electronics to stabilize. Figure 1-3. Transportation Lock on Bottom Housing. Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
Secondary function (Long Press) – Starts Span calibration. Primary function (Short Press) – Advances to next available unit. Unit Menu function – (No) Used to reject the displayed setting and advance to next available setting. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
Display Panel’s control switches. See the Instruction Manual for a full description of the menus and how to access them. 1.5.6 Menu Structure The Menu Structure and default settings are shown in Table 1-7, next page. Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
Handshake Handshake none none tola tical lb:oz Hold Totalize Spec. Gr *Print, RS232, and USB menus are only seen after the corresponding interface is installed. Menu selections in bold are default settings. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
"ES" error indicates the balance has not recognized the command. Commands sent to the balance must be terminated with a carriage return (CR) or a carriage return-linefeed (CRLF). Data output by the balance is always terminated with CRLF. Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
(esc)T Print raw temperature data (esc)C Turn on all CLD segments. (Press any button to turn it off.) (esc)@ Toggle On/Off ‘continuous print’ of filtered raw weight and raw temperature data. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com 1-10 Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
If more than one symptom is observed, approach one area at a time, and remember that the symptoms may be interrelated. If a problem arises that is not covered in this manual, contact Ohaus Corporation for further information. Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
Internal data error. Restore data. (See Appendix C.) Replace PCB. Battery symbol Battery power is low. Replace batteries soon. flashing Batt Low message Battery power is too low for Replace batteries. proper operation. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Ohaus scales are precision instruments and should be carefully handled, stored in a clean, dry, dust-free area, and cleaned periodically. Follow these precautionary steps: – When a scale has had chemicals or liquids spilled on it, all exterior surfaces should be cleaned as soon as possible with warm water on a damp cloth.
Chapter 5 for parts lists.) Follow these steps in reverse order to install the new PCB. Figure 3-2. Printed Circuit Board and Display. 5. Install the PCB using the Software Service Tool. (See Appendix C.) Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
The Function Label may need to be replaced, due to wear. Use a broad blade, such as a razor blade, to remove the label. Clean the glue residue from the Housing surface. Then carefully place the new label where the old one was. Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
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CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
4.1.1 Test Masses Required The masses required to test the Ohaus Traveler scales must meet the requirements of ASTM Class 4 or OIML F2 Tolerance. The mass values needed for Span and Linearity calibration are listed in the Specifications Tables 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 and 1-4.
3. Remove the mass from the platform. 4. Repeat this test starting at Step 1 until you record a total of ten readings Fill in the worksheet (Table 4-1) with the ten readings. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
Note: If the balance does not meet specifications, move it to a suitable location, ensure that it is level, and try again. If it still does not meet specifications, perform a service calibration, and try again. (See Appendix B for Service Calibration.) Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
5. Maximum allowable change in displayed weight readings for each of the four positions can be found in Tables 1-1 – 1-4 (Specifications, page 1-2 – 1-4). If this maximum is exceeded, follow procedures in Section 4.4.3, Adjusting Off Center Load. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
Note: It is not recommended that you try to adjust more than –5 counts if the beam has been filed already. If the beam has not been filed previously, you can adjust –10 counts. Remember, when filing you are weakening the beam. File a little at a time. Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
Specification Table in Chapter 1. If not, calibrate (see Appendix A.1) and repeat the test. 9. If the Scale remains out of tolerance, the Load Cell may need to be replaced. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Scales Service Manual...
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In all cases where a part is replaced, the balance must be thoroughly checked after the replacement is made. The balance MUST meet the parameters of all applicable specifications in this manual. If further technical information is needed, please contact your local Ohaus distributor, or: Ohaus Corporation, www.ohaus.com 19A Chapin Road P.O.
CHAPTER 5 PARTS LISTS & DIAGRAMS TRAVELER SCALES WITH SQUARE DRAFT SHIELD: HOUSING & PARTS Figure 5-1. Traveler Scales with Square Draft Shield: Housing & Internal Parts Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
Housing, Top, Bottom Load Cell Hardware Kit PCB, Main Battery Cover, with Weigh Below Hook Interface Cover Feet, 4 Adapter For all Traveler Models, see specific parts lists through your Ohaus distributor, or at www.ohaus.com. Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
CHAPTER 5 PARTS LISTS & DIAGRAMS TRAVELER SCALES WITH ROUND DRAFT SHIELD: HOUSING & PARTS Figure 5-2. Traveler Scales with Round Draft Shield: Housing & Parts. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
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Draft Shield, Round Pan, 100mm Pan Support, 100mm Level, Bubble Function Label Housing, Top, Bottom Load Cell Hardware Kit PCB, Main Cover, Battery, w/ Weigh Below Hook Interface Cover Feet, 4, Adjustable Adapter Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
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CHAPTER 5 PARTS LISTS & DIAGRAMS TRAVELER SCALES WITH NO DRAFT SHIELD: HOUSING & PARTS Figure 5-4. Traveler Scales with No Draft Shield: Housing & Parts. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
The scale will retain previously stored calibration data. See Specification Tables in Chapter 1 for mass weights for all Traveler models. Calibration masses are available as accessories from any Ohaus dealer. Note: Be careful not to touch the scale or the table while calibration is in progress, as it will cause the process to fail.
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APPENDIX A STANDARD CALIBRATION Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
Pan. It will vary with other scales. To exit the ramp function, press No. The scale advances to the Linear calibration menu. Press Yes to perform Linear Calibration. (See next page.) Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
Press No to move to Span calibration. Then press Yes. Note: Be careful not to touch the scale or the table while calibration is in progress, as it will cause the process to fail. Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
Then try to calibrate again. If it continues to fail, there may be an internal problem. To resolve internal problems, follow procedures in Chapter 3. Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
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APPENDIX B THE SERVICE MENU Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
(PN 71147376 black or 72206287 white). 4. Install the software on a Personal Computer running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later, or Microsoft Windows 98 or later. 5. Run the program Service Tool. (See next page.) Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
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Figure C-3. Config Tool’s Test Command screen. – Enter a “P” command. The scale should respond with a weight value (e.g., 0.02g). – Enter a “V” command. The response should be the software version (e.g., Sr: 1.03) Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
4. The bar (G) is a graphical measure of the Load Cell output currently being used. 5. Turn the scale off, perform a Service Calibration (see Appendix B), followed by Operational and Performance tests (Chapter 4). Traveler™ Series Service Manual Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com...
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APPENDIX C SOFTWARE SERVICE TOOL INSTRUCTIONS Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com Traveler™ Series Service Manual...
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