OHAUS Adventurer AX224 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 5.3.3 User Setting ............................31 5.3.4 Filter Level .............................. 31 5.3.5 Auto Zero Tracking ..........................31 5.3.6 Auto Tare ..............................31 5.3.7 Graduations ............................32 5.3.8 Date & Time ............................32 5.3.9 Approved Mode ............................32 Weighing Units ............................33 5.4.1 Units 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: Check Weighing
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-21 Once the necessary weights have been determined, the density of the sample is displayed in g/cm (along with the weight in air, un-oiled and oiled, and weight in water) on the Application screen. The value stays on the display until Start is touched. Press Start to reset all the weight values and restart the process. -
Page 24: Item Settings
EN-22 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.6.1 Item Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Item Settings button. The Settings screen appears. Sample Name: Assign a name to the sample. Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7 for more information. 4.7 Display Hold Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated. -
Page 25: Peak Hold
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-23 Peak Hold 4.7.2 Peak Hold 1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Display Hold 2. Choose Peak Hold Mode in Item Settings (see section 4.7.3). 3. Place sample on the pan and press Start to begin. 4. -
Page 26: Formulation
EN-24 ADVENTURER BALANCES Totalization 1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Totalization 2. Place item on the pan to begin. The sample weight is shown on the Main Display Line. 3. Press Accumulate to add the weight (when stable) of the item to the total. 4. -
Page 27: Item Settings
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-25 6. Press Save to USB to save the results to a USB flash drive or Exit to return to the Formulation Home screen. Note: The formulation results will be cleared when a new formulation starts. 4.9.1 Item Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Item Settings button. -
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 Note: 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 Factory Application Modes Main Menu Calibration Balance Setup Weighing Units Data Maintenance Communication Lockout GMP 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) Internal... -
Page 32: Span Calibration
EN-30 ADVENTURER BALANCES To perform a Calibration Adjustment, touch AutoCal Adjustment from the Calibration Menu; Enter the value (positive or negative divisions) to match the difference noted earlier in the procedure. Recalibrate using Internal Calibration. After calibration, place the test mass on the pan and verify that the mass value now matches the displayed value. -
Page 33: Language
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-31 Factory default settings are shown below in bold. 5.3.2 Language Set the language displayed for menus and displayed messages. English German French Spanish Italian Polish Turkish Czech Hungarian 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”... -
Page 34: Graduations
EN-32 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.3.7 Graduations Set the displayed readability of the balance. 1 Division = standard readability. 10 Divisions = readability is increased by a factor of 10. For example, if the standard readability is 0.01g, selecting 10 Divisions will result in a displayed reading of 0.1g. -
Page 35: Weighing Units
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-33 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 36: Communication
EN-34 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 37: Transmission
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-35 5.6.3 Transmission Set the data bits, stop bit, and parity. 7 EVEN 1 = 7 data bits, even parity, stop bit 1 7 ODD 1 = 7 data bits, odd parity, stop bit 1 7 EVEN 2 = 7 data bits, even parity, stop bit 2 7 ODD 2 = 7 data bits, odd parity, stop bit 2... - Page 38 EN-36 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 39: Glp And Gmp Data
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-37 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 40: Legal For Trade (Lft)
EN-38 ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 41: 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 42: Printout Examples
Balance ID: B234567890 Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Weighing... - Page 43 Balance ID: B234567890 Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Density Determination...
- Page 44 Header 2 Header 3 Header 4 Header 5 1/15/2014 13:59 Balance ID: B234567890 Balance Type: AX224N Balance Name: Adventurer User Name: ohaus Project Name: ax Display Hold Sample Name: apple Hold Weight: 93.5968 g Gross: 97.5185 g G Net: 93.5967 g NET Tare: 3.9218 g T...
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Page 45: 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 46: Technical Data
EN-44 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°C Mains supply voltage fluctuations: up to ±10% of the nominal voltage ·... - Page 47 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-45 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 48 EN-46 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 49 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-47 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 50 EN-48 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 51 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-49 TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) MODEL AX124M AX224M AX324M AX223M AX423M AX523M AX1502M AX2202M AX4202M AX5202M AX8201M 120g 220g 320g 220g 420g 520g 1520g 2200g 4200g 5200g 8200g 0.01g 0.01g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.0001g 0.001g 0.01g...
- Page 52 EN-50 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 0.1g 0.001g...
- Page 53 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-51 TABLE 9-7. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) MODEL AX124AU AX224AU AX324AU AX223AU AX423AU AX523AU AX1502AU AX2202AU AX4202AU AX5202AU AX8201AU 120g 220g 320g 220g 420g 520g 1520g 2200g 4200g 5200g 8200g 0.01g 0.01g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.0001g 0.001g 0.01g...
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Page 54: Drawings And Dimensions
EN-52 ADVENTURER BALANCES Drawings and Dimensions 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... -
Page 55: Communication
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-53 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 56: The Usb Interface
ADVENTURER BALANCES 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 57: 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 58: Compliance
Standard This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Directive 2014/31/EU. The complete Declaration of Conformity is available online at www.ohaus.com/ce. EN 61326-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 UL Std. No. 61010-1... - Page 59 EN-57 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 60 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.
- Page 64 Ohaus Corporation 7 Campus Drive Suite 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA Tel: (973) 377-9000 Fax: (973) 944-7177 With offices worldwide. www.ohaus.com *30084016* P/N 30084016G © 2017 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved.
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