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  • Page 1 ® Explorer Balances Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................5 Description ..............................5 Features ............................... 5 Safety Precautions ............................6 2. INSTALLATION ..............................7 Unpacking ..............................7 2.2.1 Terminal Setup ............................8 2.2.2 Installing the Wind Ring, Weighing Platform on Semi-Micro models ............8 2.2.3 Installing the Wind Ring, Weighing Platform on Models EX124 , EX224...
  • Page 4 EN-2 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.2.2 Application Setup ........................... 33 Parts Counting – Check ......................... 34 4.2.3 Parts Counting – Fill ..........................35 4.2.4 4.2.5 Statistics for Parts Counting ........................36 Percent Weighing ............................38 4.3.1 Edit Settings ............................38 4.3.2 Application Setup ........................... 40 Check Weighing ............................
  • Page 5 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-3 4.15.3 Application Setup ........................... 95 4.16 Statistics ..............................95 4.17 Library ................................ 96 4.17.1 Creating a Library Record ........................96 4.17.2 Retrieving a Library Record ........................97 4.17.3 Deleting a Stored Library Record ......................97 4.18 Additional Features ............................ 97 4.18.1 Weigh Below ............................
  • Page 6 EN-4 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.10.9 Print Content ............................114 5.10.10 Print Layout ............................117 5.10.11 Data Transfer Function ........................117 5.11 Library ..............................118 5.12 Diagnostics ............................... 118 5.12.1 Routine Test ............................118 5.12.2 Level Bubble Light (not available in EX12001, EX24001, EX35001) ..........119 5.12.3 Draft Shield Light (Analytical models) ....................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The Ohaus Explorer balances are available in capacities from 120 grams to 35,000 grams. Features Modular Design: Ohaus Explorer balances are composed of two interconnected modules: a Terminal and a Base. Depending on the user’s needs, the unit can be operated with the Terminal either attached to, or remote from, the Base, with a single interconnect cord 1 meter long.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    (Explosion hazard due to spark formation, corrosion caused by the ingress of gases). 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. Dispose of the rechargeable battery according to local laws and regulations.

  • Page 9: Installation

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-7 INSTALLATION Unpacking Carefully remove your Explorer 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. EX2202 EX125 EX223 EX4202...

  • Page 10: Terminal Setup

    EN-8 EXPLORER BALANCES Installing Components Refer to the illustrations and instructions below to identify and assemble your Explorer balance with its components. All components must be assembled before using the balance. 2.2.1 Terminal Setup When the Explorer is delivered, the Terminal is already attached (docked) to the Base. No additional setup is necessary.
  • Page 11 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-9 2.2.5 Installing the Weighing Pan on Models EX12001, EX24001 and EX35001 1. Position the Platform on the base. Notes: 1 Includes Automatic draftshield door Model 2 Includes ExCal Model 2.2.6 Installing the Draft Shield Glass and Doors on Draft Shield Models 1.

  • Page 12: Installing The Glass Shelf (On Semi-Micro Models)

    EN-10 EXPLORER BALANCES Top Door Installation Align 2. Press Down Insert Top Door’s hooked ends in grooved pegs. Press gently to seat. Check for smooth movement. Close door. 2.2.7 Installing the Glass Shelf (on Semi-Micro models) Align and press down the shelf on the two supporting pegs. Note: If the sliding doors and top lid have been installed, first open the sliding glass doors on both sides and open the top lid to make space for the glass shelf.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Location

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-11 Selecting the Location Avoid excessive vibrations, heat sources, air current, or rapid temperature changes. Allow sufficient space. Note: Interface cables connect to the terminal. The terminal can be detached and mounted on a wall or positioned on a table separate from the balance. Leveling the Equipment The Explorer has an illuminated level indicator as a reminder that the balance should be leveled for accurate weighing.

  • Page 14: Models With Ac Power Cord

    EN-12 EXPLORER BALANCES 2.5.2 Models with AC Power Cord For models with an AC power cord, connect the power cord to a suitable electrical grounded outlet 2.5.3 Power ON Button on EX12001, EX24001 and EX35001 The models EX12001, EX24001 and EX35001 have no AC Adapter. Just connect the power plug to a suitable electrical outlet and press the ON button on the side of the base (see figure below).

  • Page 15: Remote Terminal Operation

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-13 Remote Terminal Operation The Terminal communicates with the weighing base via the Terminal cable. This cable must be plugged into the Terminal for the Explorer to display properly. If desired, the Explorer balance may be operated either with the Terminal attached (as-shipped), or remotely (up to 1 meter away).

  • Page 16: Initial Calibration

    EN-14 EXPLORER BALANCES Initial Calibration When the Balance is first installed, and when it is moved to another location, it must be calibrated to ensure accurate weighing results. The Explorer Balances have built in AutoCal which can calibrate the balance automatically and does not require calibration masses.

  • Page 17: Operation

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-15 OPERATION Overview of Display, Home Screen This equipment utilizes a touch-sensitive display. Touch areas and Buttons to control the equipment’s functions. CONTROLS Touch to access application setup menu Touch to change Touch to access applications available libraries Touch for information menu Instructional Messages Battery life indicator (shown...

  • Page 18: Overview Of Parts And Features

    EN-16 EXPLORER BALANCES Overview of Parts and Features Terminal cable storage clips Data label Weigh Lock switch Below Access Illuminated Foot; Non- Level Adjustable Indicator Touchless Sensors Draft Shield Bottom View Top View Light Ionizer (EX*AD Glass Shelf models only)* Touchless Sensors with Indicator Lights...

  • Page 19: Overview Of Parts And Features -Draft Shield Models

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-17 Overview of Parts and Features –Draft Shield Models Terminal cable storage clips Data label Weigh Lock switch Below Access Illuminated Level Foot; Non- Indicator Adjustable (hidden) Touchless Sensors Top View Bottom View Draft Shield Light Touchless Sensors with Power Indicator Lights Connection...

  • Page 20: Overview Of Parts And Features - Non-Draft Shield Models

    EN-18 EXPLORER BALANCES 3.5 Overview of Parts and Features – Non-Draft Shield Models Terminal cable storage clips Data label Weigh Lock switch Below Access Illuminated Level Foot; Non- Indicator Adjustable Touchless Sensors Touchless Top View Bottom View Sensors with Leveling Power Indicator Lights Thumbwheels...

  • Page 21: Overview Of Parts And Features - Ex12001, Ex24001 And Ex35001

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-19 3.6 Overview of Parts and Features – EX12001, EX24001 and EX35001 Terminal cable storage clips Battery cover Level Touchless Foot; Non- Indicator Sensors Adjustable Top View Bottom View Leveling Power Power button Thumbwheels Connection Rear View Side View Figure 3-4.

  • Page 22: Overview Of Parts And Features - Terminal

    EN-20 EXPLORER BALANCES Overview of Parts and Features – Terminal Hooks Terminal Terminal (to attach Side View Release Bracket to base) Buttons Capacity sticker (Approved models only) Angular Adjust Buttons Touchless Sensors with Indicator Lights Foot Top View USB Device Connections Option Port...

  • Page 23: Functions And Their Icons

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-21 Functions and Their Icons Seven Icons are initially available to operate the Balance and access the Menu. These Icons can be customized based on user preference. For setup information, see User Settings. 3.8.1 Standby Touch Standby to shut down the display. Note: After initial start-up (Section 2), in Standby your balance needs no warm-up time and is immediately available for weighing by touching the Start-up icon.

  • Page 24: Graduations

    EN-22 EXPLORER BALANCES 3.8.9 Graduations Touch Graduations to set 1d or 10d resolution for display. 3.8.10 Routine Test Touch Routine Test to perform 10 times repeatability test by using the test weight close to working point. 3.8.11 Applications The balance can be configured to operate in various Application modes. Touch Applications to choose –...

  • Page 25: Stopwatch

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-23 3.8.18 Stopwatch To use the built-in stopwatch application, touch Stopwatch. A countdown timer with interval (lap) timer is available.  Press Start to begin using the Stopwatch timer.  Press Reset to reset the timer to Zero. ...

  • Page 26: Application

    EN-24 EXPLORER BALANCES APPLICATION The balance can be configured to operate in various Application modes. Touch Applications to choose – or the top button in the Application area: Note: If an application mode does not appear in the list of available Applications it must be enabled in the User Menu: touch Menu, then select Application Modes.

  • Page 27: Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-25 Weighing Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated. Use this application to determine the weight of items in the selected unit of measure. Note: The Explorer is shipped with all units enabled. Weighing 1.
  • Page 28 EN-26 EXPLORER BALANCES A numeric input window appears. Use the keys to enter the desired Minimum Weight, then press . The display reverts to the previous screen with the new Minimum Weight value highlighted: orange. To return to the Weighing home screen, touch Return to Application at bottom-right of that screen.

  • Page 29: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-27 To clear the Minimum Weight, Sample Name, Batch ID and Sample ID you set, touch the Clear All button. Touch Yes to confirm. 4.1.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup. The Application Setup Menu is now displayed.

  • Page 30: Save To Usb

    EN-28 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.1.3 Save to USB Insert the USB flash drive into the USB slot located on the front of the balance. Next, press the Save to USB button to save the data to the USB flash drive. Once saved, the button will momentarily change color to orange. Notes: The first time a USB flash drive is connected to the balance there might be some delay time before the button Save to USB works.
  • Page 31 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-29 Accumulating displayed values & viewing data – Manual Once Statistics-Manual is enabled, two buttons appear on the Application screen: Statistics and Accumulate. Application – Auto Mode Statistics Auto mode is similar to Manual mode, except the Accumulate button is not shown. The weight of each sample is automatically captured.

  • Page 32: Parts Counting

    EN-30 EXPLORER BALANCES Parts Counting Use this application to count samples of uniform weight. Three different modes can be selected: Standard Counting, Check Counting, or Fill Counting. 4.2.1 Standard Parts Counting (default) In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Counting. The default (or last) Average Piece Weight (APW) is displayed.
  • Page 33 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-31 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 . The display returns to the previous screen with the new APW value highlighted.
  • Page 34 EN-32 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.2.1.2 Sample Size 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. The current sample size is shown on the Settings screen.

  • Page 35: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-33 4.2.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup. The Application Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 36: Parts Counting - Check

    EN-34 EXPLORER BALANCES Parts Counting – Check 4.2.3 This feature permits establishing a set quantity of pieces as criteria for similar items that can be quickly checked against a sample. Press the Setup (wrench) button to enter the Counting Setup menu. Change Counting Mode to...

  • Page 37: Parts Counting - Fill

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-35 Parts Counting – Fill 4.2.4 This feature permits establishing a set quantity of pieces as a reference, so when pieces are added, their percentage of the reference amount appears. A Progress bar indicates the percentage. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Parts Counting. (The option will appear if it has been enabled in the Application Modes menu.) Press the Setup (wrench) button...

  • Page 38: Statistics For Parts Counting

    EN-36 EXPLORER BALANCES A new screen appears saying: Place reference weight on the pan. Press Accept to continue. This establishes a new reference weight with a sample. Alternatively, fill in values in the screens for APW, Samples and Target, as shown below. After following these instructions, and setting all values as desired, press Return to Application.
  • Page 39 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-37 Accumulating displayed values & Viewing data – Manual Once Statistics is enabled, two buttons appear on the Application screen:39 Statistics and Accumulate. To add the sample to the data set, place the item on the pan and press Accumulate.

  • Page 40: Percent Weighing

    EN-38 EXPLORER BALANCES Percent Weighing 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. Place an object on the pan. The difference between the sample and the Reference Weight is displayed as both a weight and a percentage.
  • Page 41 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-39 Establishing a Known Reference Weight The current Reference weight value is shown on the Settings screen. To adjust the Reference weight directly, touch the Reference button. A numeric input window appears. Key in the desired Reference Weight, then press . The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted.

  • Page 42: Application Setup

    EN-40 EXPLORER BALANCES The Edit Settings screen shows current Reference Adjust value. To change it, touch Reference Adjust button. A numeric input window appears. Key in the desired Reference Weight Adjustment, then press . The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily. To return to the Percent weighing home screen, touch Return to Application.

  • Page 43: Check Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-41 Check Weighing Check Weighing is used to compare the weight of a sample against target limits. Three different modes can be selected: Over and Under, Nominal Weight Tolerance, or Nominal Percent Tolerance. 4.4.1 Standard Check Weighing (default) In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Check Weighing.

  • Page 44: Application Setup

    EN-42 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.4.3 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter the Application Setup from the home screen: The Setup Menu is now displayed. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 45: Check Weighing - Nominal/Weight Tolerance Mode

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-43 Check Weighing – Nominal/Weight Tolerance Mode 4.4.4 With this feature you can establish a Target or Nominal weight value and pre-set tolerance in weight. To enable this feature, enter the Setup menu. Change the mode to Nominal/wt. Tolerance. The Check Weighing options screen returns.

  • Page 46: Check Weighing - Nominal/Percent Tolerance Mode

    EN-44 EXPLORER BALANCES Check Weighing – Nominal/Percent Tolerance Mode 4.4.5 With this feature you can establish a Target or Nominal weight value and pre-set tolerance in percent. To enable this feature, enter the Setup menu. Change the mode to Nominal, % Tolerance. The Check Weighing options screen returns. Press Done to begin Check Weighing.

  • Page 47: Display Settings

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-45 4.4.6 Display Settings The results can be displayed with the check status (Under, Accept, or Over) either in the Progress bar (Weighing) or in the main Weighing Line (Check Status). To display the results in the main Weighing Line, set the Display Setting to Check Status, using the Application Setup screen.

  • Page 48: Statistics For Check Weighing

    EN-46 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.4.7 Statistics for Check Weighing Use the Statistics function to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data. A minimum of three samples is required. Statistics can be determined manually (with key press after each step) or automatically (weights recorded automatically when stable).

  • Page 49: Dynamic/Animal Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-47 Dynamic/Animal Weighing Use this application to weigh an unstable load, such as a moving animal. Three different start/reset modes can be selected: Manual (start and stop via key press), Semi-Automatic (auto-start with manual reset), and Automatic (start and stop automatically). Dynamic Weighing –...

  • Page 50: Edit Settings

    EN-48 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.5.1 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings: Press the Edit Settings button. (See Home Screen, previous page.) The Settings screen appears. The Application Settings Screen. Settings available: Averaging Time, Sample Name, Sample ID, Batch ID, Clear All. Note: please refer to section 4.1.1 for details about setting Sample Name, Sample ID, Batch ID and Clear All.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Weighing - Semi-Auto

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-49 Dynamic Weighing Application Setups (defaults in Bold) Item Available Settings Comments Enabled On, Off Turns Application on/off Auto Sample Mode Manual, To select the Mode Semi Automatic Automatic Statistics Off, Manual, Auto Lock Settings On, Off Press to lock the current setting(s) so they cannot be changed.

  • Page 52: Dynamic Weighing - Automatic

    EN-50 EXPLORER BALANCES Dynamic Weighing – Automatic 4.5.4 The cycle begins when an object (animal) is placed on the pan, and the held value is automatically reset when the object is removed from the pan (10-second delay). To enable this feature, enter the Dynamic Weighing Setup menu. Press Auto Sample, and change the mode to Automatic.

  • Page 53: Statistics For Dynamic Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-51 4.5.5 Statistics for Dynamic Weighing Use the Statistics function to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data. A minimum of three samples is required. Statistics can be determined manually (Manual mode, with key press after each step) or automatically (Automatic Mode: weights are automatically recorded when stable).

  • Page 54: Filling

    EN-52 EXPLORER BALANCES Filling This application allows the user to slowly fill a container to a pre-determined target weight. The progress bar displays the filling status, and within 10 percent of the target value the progress bar converts to fine resolution (+/–...

  • Page 55: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-53 Using a Sample to establish new Target Weight – Derived To establish a new Target Weight value, press the Recalculate Target Weight button. The New Target Screen appears, with a message: Place the target weight on the pan. Press Accept to continue.

  • Page 56: Statistics For Filling

    EN-54 EXPLORER BALANCES The Filling Application Setups (defaults in Bold) Item Available Settings Comments Enabled On, Off Turns Application on/off Secondary Unit On, Off To show the Second Display line Statistics Off, Manual, Auto Lock Settings On, Off Press to lock the current setting(s) so they cannot be changed.
  • Page 57 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-55 Accumulating Displayed Values & Viewing Data – Manual Once Statistics is enabled, two buttons appear on the Application screen: Statistics and Accumulate. To add the sample to the data set, place the item on the pan and press Accumulate. When stable, the Statistics button momentarily lights to show the item is added to the set and the data set quantity increments by one.

  • Page 58: Totalization

    EN-56 EXPLORER BALANCES Totalization Totalization measures the cumulative weight of a sequence of items. Two different Totalization accumulation modes can be selected: Manual accumulation (requires key press) and Automatic accumulation. The cumulative total may exceed the capacity of the Balance. Totalization –...

  • Page 59: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-57 4.7.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter the Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 60: Totalization - Automatic

    EN-58 EXPLORER BALANCES Totalization – Automatic 4.7.3 The weight of the item is added automatically (when stable). To enable this feature: 1. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup. 2. Press Auto Sample to turn this feature On. Clear the pan (if necessary).

  • Page 61: Formulation

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-59 Formulation Use this application for compounding and recipe making. The number of components can be 2 to 99. Formulation has two available modes of operation: Free Formulation and Recipe Formulation. 4.8.1 Free Formulation (default) This mode of Formulation allows the user to freely add components. A filler material is asked for at the end. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Formulation.

  • Page 62: Application Setup

    EN-60 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.8.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 63: Recipe Formulation

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-61 4.8.3 Recipe Formulation Recipe Formulation requires the formula to be entered first, followed component by component. To enable this feature, press the Setup icon (wrench) to enter the Formulation Setup menu. Change the mode to Recipe Based. Press Done in the main setup options screen.
  • Page 64 EN-62 EXPLORER BALANCES Enter the new name, then press . The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily. To change the default component weight, press Edit Weight. The numeric entry screen appears. Enter the new weight, then press .
  • Page 65 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-63 Formulation Results Press Print to send the results to the enabled COM port. To close the Results window and return to the Application home screen, press Close.

  • Page 66: Differential Weighing

    EN-64 EXPLORER BALANCES Differential Weighing Differential weighing stores weight values so samples can be dried or processed and the difference in weight calculated. Up to 99 samples can be stored. Differential weighing has two operating modes:  Auto-Process On, where the initial and final weights are sequentially gathered for a set of items, with no need to return to Item Settings.
  • Page 67 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-65 Enter the new name, then press . The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily. Continue adding items as required using Add New. New items can be added at any time. To delete an item, touch the item to highlight it, then press Delete Item.

  • Page 68: Application Setup

    EN-66 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.9.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired. To return to the Application home screen, touch Done.

  • Page 69: Differential Weighing With Auto-Process On

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-67 4.9.3 Differential Weighing with Auto-Process On Differential weighing with Auto Process On requires the initial and final weights to be sequentially gathered for a single item. To enable this feature, touch the Setup icon (wrench) from the home screen to enter Application Setup.

  • Page 70: Density Determination

    4. Porous material (impregnated with oil) A density determination kit is designed to be used with Ohaus Explorer balances. Illustrations in this procedure refer to the density kit. However, you may use whatever lab apparatus that suits the requirements for density measurements.
  • Page 71 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-69 Measure the actual water temperature using a precision thermometer. A numeric input window appears. Enter the actual water temperature, then press Done. The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted. To return to the Density Determination home screen, touch Return to Application.

  • Page 72: Application Setup

    EN-70 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.10.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 73: Measuring The Density Of A Buoyant Material Using Water

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-71 4.10.3 Measuring the Density of a Buoyant Material Using Water Press the Setup button (the wrench) to open Settings screen. Confirm the following Setups are selected:  Density Type: Solid  Liquid Type: Water  Porous Material: Off Press Done to return to the Density Determination home screen.

  • Page 74: Measuring The Density Of A Liquid Using A Calibrated Sinker (Not Supplied)

    EN-72 EXPLORER BALANCES To return to the Density Determination home screen, touch Return to Application. Begin the Density determination process as per above. 4.10.5 Measuring the Density of a liquid using a Calibrated Sinker (not supplied) Enable this feature, enter the Density Setup menu and select the following; Density Type: Liquid. (See Application Setup.) Note: when the Density Type is set to Liquid, the Liquid type and Porous material selections are disabled.
  • Page 75 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-73 Step 1 of 2 – Weigh the Sinker in Air. Follow the screen instructions, then press Accept to store the sinker weight (“in air”). 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).

  • Page 76: Measuring The Density Of Porous Material Using Oil

    EN-74 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.10.6 Measuring the Density of Porous Material Using Oil To enable this feature, enter the Density Determination Setup menu, and set the following:  Density Type: Solid  Liquid Type: Water  Porous Material: On The DENSITY DETERMINATION – POROUS Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields...
  • Page 77 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-75 Press Begin Density Calculation. Step 1 of 3 – Weigh the Un-Oiled Sample in Air. Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the dry sample weight (in air). Step 2 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample in Air. Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the sample weight (oiled).

  • Page 78: Peak Hold

    EN-76 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.11 Peak Hold The Peak Hold application allows the user to capture and store the highest stable or unstable weight in a series of weight measurements. Three different start/reset modes can be selected:  Manual (start and stop the capture via key press), ...

  • Page 79: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-77 4.11.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 80: Peak Hold - Manual

    EN-78 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.11.3 Peak Hold – Manual For manual start and reset, choose Manual mode. To enable this feature, enter the Peak Hold Setup menu: Change the mode to Manual. The PEAK HOLD – Manual Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons...

  • Page 81: Peak Hold - Automatic

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-79 4.11.4 Peak Hold – Automatic For automatic start and reset, choose Automatic mode. To enable this feature, enter the Peak Hold Setup menu. Change the mode to Automatic. The HIGH POINT – Auto Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons...

  • Page 82: Ingredient Costing (Not Available In Semi-Micro Models)

    EN-80 EXPLORER BALANCES Ingredient Costing (not available in semi-micro models) 4.12 This application allows the user to determine the cost of a formula or recipe based on the known cost and quantity of the components or ingredients. Up to 99 components are allowed. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Ingredient Costing.
  • Page 83 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-81 To change the default component cost per unit, Press Edit Cost. The numeric entry screen appears. Enter the new weight, then press . The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily. To change the default component Unit, press Edit Unit. The Weighing Units screen appears.
  • Page 84 EN-82 EXPLORER BALANCES Once setup is complete and the application screen is displayed, follow the screen instructions: Add the first item then press Accept to store the value in memory. The weight of the item is recorded, then the screen prompts for the next component. Unit Cost, Total Weight and Total Cost are also displayed.

  • Page 85: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-83 4.12.2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu is now displayed. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 86: Pipette Adjustment (Not Available In Ex12001, Ex24001, Ex35001)

    EN-84 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.13 Pipette Adjustment (not available in EX12001, EX24001, EX35001) Pipette adjustment checks the accuracy and precision values of pipettes by weight analysis. The balance has a built-in density reference table for water at temperatures between 10° C and 30° C. If other liquids are used for pipette calibration, enter the liquid’s density at current room temperature in g/cm .
  • Page 87 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-85 To adjust the water temperature, touch the Water Temp button. The balance calculates water density based on the water temperature value entered. Measure the actual water temperature using a precision thermometer. A numeric input window is displayed. Key in the desired temperature, then press .

  • Page 88: Begin Pipette Adjustment Process

    EN-86 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.13.2 Begin Pipette Adjustment Process Touch Begin Pipette Adjustment. Follow the screen instructions, to Place container on the pan. Then Press Tare. Step 1 – Dispense the First Sample Follow the screen instructions, then press Accept to store the first sample weight (liquid).

  • Page 89: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-87 4.13.3 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter the Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu appears. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired.

  • Page 90: Statistical Quality Control (Sqc)

    EN-88 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.14 Statistical Quality Control (SQC) The Statistical Quality control (SQC) feature is useful during various types of process filling operations, to monitor and/or control the process to eliminate under- and over-filling. As samples are weighed and stored in the balance, a Trend Analysis is developed and can be displayed. Up to 10 batches with up to 80 samples in a batch are visible for quality control purposes.

  • Page 91: Begin The Sqc Process

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-89 Continue to enter the required information following the above procedure: Positive Tolerance 1, via the +Tolerance 1 button. Negative Tolerance 1, via the –Tolerance 1 button. Positive Tolerance 2, via the +Tolerance 2 button. Negative Tolerance 2, via the –Tolerance 2 button. Tolerances can be in either weight (default) or percent –...

  • Page 92: Application Setup

    EN-90 EXPLORER BALANCES To view the process results of this batch (and any other saved batch), press the View Batch History button. The Batch History screen shows the basic information – Maximum, Minimum, Average (mean), and Standard Deviation – for all currently saved batches. Press Select to see (and print) the Batch Information screen for any saved batch.
  • Page 93 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-91 The SQC Application Setups (defaults in Bold) Item Available Settings Comments Enabled On, Off Turns Application on/off 2 – 130 (default 10) Number of Samples To select the number of samples in a Batch Tolerance Mode Weight, Tolerance used during measurements Percent Auto Sample Mode...

  • Page 94: Fill Weight Variation

    EN-92 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.15 Fill Weight Variation Fill weight variation application is the workstation to check whether the individual pill weight is in the tolerance of the average of total pill weight. To ensure the consistency of dosage units, each unit in batch should have a drug substance content within a narrow range around the label claim.
  • Page 95 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-93 Touch the Sample ID button. Enter the desired sample name, and then press. Then touch the Return to Application button to return to the main screen. Touch the Samples Average button. A numeric input window appears. Key in the number of samples, then press. The default value is 20 pieces.

  • Page 96: Begin The Fill Weight Variation Process

    EN-94 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.15.2 Begin the Fill Weight Variation Process Touch Begin. Follow the screen instructions to place sample 1 on the pan. Then Press Accept. After that follow the onscreen instruction to place sample 2 on the pan, and touch the Accept button to continue. When a sample is placed, the screen will show if the result is Under, Accept or Over the +/- Limit % value you set.

  • Page 97: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-95 4.15.3 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences. Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Application Setup from the home screen. The Setup Menu is now displayed. Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired. To return to the Application home screen, touch Done.

  • Page 98: Library

    EN-96 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.17 Library When an item is processed on a regular basis, the item’s data may be stored in memory for future use. This memory is referred to as the Balance’s Library. The following data is stored for the Application used: Parameters Preset Ref Wt.

  • Page 99: Retrieving A Library Record

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-97 4.17.2 Retrieving a Library Record Load a Library record from the home screen. Press the Library bar in the upper right area of the screen. (It shows the name of the most recently used library file.) The Library manager popup is now displayed. Touch the Library Record to highlight it, then touch Recall to load the record’s settings into the Application.

  • Page 100: Menu Settings

    EN-98 EXPLORER BALANCES MENU SETTINGS Menu Navigation 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 Main, Back and Done. Continue touching the appropriate list item to navigate to the Menu items or touch a button to change location.

  • Page 101: Calibration

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-99 Calibration Explorer Balances offer a choice of six calibration methods: Internal Calibration, Automatic Calibration (AutoCal), Calibration Adjust, Span Calibration, User Calibration and Calibration Test. ExCal models have three calibration methods: Span Calibration, User Calibration and Calibration test. Note: Do not disturb the balance during any calibration.

  • Page 102: Auto Tm Interval (Hours)

    EN-100 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.3.4 Auto Interval (Hours) Enter this menu to set hours for the balance to start Internal Calibration (AutoCal™). The value can be set from 3-11 hours. 5.3.5 AutoCal™ Adjustment Use this calibration method to adjust the zero calibration point, without affecting the span or linearity calibration.

  • Page 103: User Calibration

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-101 TABLE 5-1 Calibration Masses Model Span Calibration Points Weight Class EX125D; EX125DM 50g, 100g ASTM Class 1 OIML E2 EX125; EX125M 50g, 100g ASTM Class 1 OIML E2 EX225D; EX225DM 100g, 150g, 200g ASTM Class 1 OIML E2 EX225D/AD;...

  • Page 104: User Management

    EN-102 EXPLORER BALANCES User Management Enter this menu to set user profiles and password policy. 5.4.1 User Profiles To create new users or edit or delete the current users. To add new user, press the New button and insert a user name, and then press .
  • Page 105 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-103 To delete a user, select the user you want to delete and press Delete. Then press Yes to confirm. For Group selection, you can set up to 100 operators, 10 Supervisor I, 2 Supervisor II and 1 Admin who is by default in total. Please check the following table for the permission of each role.

  • Page 106: User Settings

    EN-104 EXPLORER BALANCES User Settings When using the Balance for the first time, enter this sub-menu to set User-defined values like Language, Display Settings, Volume, Functions Configuration and the Touchless Sensor setup. 5.5.1 User Settings Sub-menu Change Language Volume Display Functions Sensor Draft...

  • Page 107: Functions Configuration

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-105 5.5.6 Functions Configuration Touch Functions Configuration to see a table of Selected and Available functions. Press > to move a function from Available to Selected, and press < to move them back. To move all functions to the right, Press >> and press << to move them back.

  • Page 108: Balance Setup

    EN-106 EXPLORER BALANCES Balance Setup Enter this sub-menu to customize Balance display functionality. 5.6.1 Balance Set-up sub-menu Stability Filter Level Auto Zero Audible Signal Auto Tare Indicator Range Tracking Gross Indicator Legal For Trade Graduations Date & Time (for Approved models) Factory default settings are shown below in bold.

  • Page 109: Auto Tare

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-107 5.6.6 Auto Tare Set the automatic Tare. OFF = disabled. ON = enabled. 5.6.7 Gross Indicator Set the symbol displayed for gross weights. OFF = no symbol is displayed. GROSS = the G symbol is displayed. BRUTTO = the B symbol is displayed. 5.6.8 Legal For Trade Use this menu to set the Legal for Trade status.

  • Page 110: Date & Time

    EN-108 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.6.10 Date & Time Set the current Date and Time. Change the format (if desired), then enter the current value. Select  to return to the sub-menu.

  • Page 111: Applications

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-109 Applications Enter this sub-menu to activate the desired Balance Applications. Only one application can be running at a time. (The use of each Application is described in detail in Section 4.) 5.7.1 Turning an Application ON/OFF Touch line of the desired application.

  • Page 112: Turning A Unit On/Off

    EN-110 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.8.2 Turning a Unit ON/OFF Select the desired unit, then touch the item to toggle it either on or off. The current menu item status is shown. = disabled = enabled 5.8.3 Custom Units Use each Custom Unit to display weight in an alternative unit of measure. The custom unit is defined using a conversion factor, where the conversion factor is the number of custom units per kilogram expressed in scientific notation (Factor x 10^Exponent).

  • Page 113: Glp And Gmp Data

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-111 5.9 GLP and GMP Data Enter this menu to set the Good laboratory Practices (GLP) data. 5.9.2 GLP Data Sub-menu 5.9.3 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 114: Communication

    EN-112 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.10 Communication Enter this menu to define external communication methods and to set printing parameters. Data may be output to either a printer or PC (See Section 5.9.8 for output samples.) Factory default settings are shown in bold. Notes: The COM3 menu is only available if the optional Interface is installed.

  • Page 115: Handshake

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-113 5.10.4 Handshake Set the flow control method. NONE = no handshaking XON-XOFF = XON/XOFF handshaking HARDWARE = hardware handshaking (COM1 menu only) 5.10.5 Alternate Command Enter this sub-menu to set a different command character for the P (Print), T (Tare) or Z (Zero) commands.

  • Page 116: Print Calibration Data

    EN-114 EXPLORER BALANCES When INTERVAL is selected, set the time interval using the numeric keypad. Settings of 1 to 3600 seconds are available. 5.10.8 Print Calibration Data Set the automatic Calibration Data printing functionality. = disabled = enabled 5.10.9 Print Content Enter this sub-menu to define the content of the printed data.
  • Page 117 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-115 Project Name Set the status. Set the status. = the Project Name is not printed. = the net weight is not printed. = the Project Name is printed. = the net weight is printed. Project Name: XXXXXXXXXXXX 10.000 kg NET Tare Set the status.
  • Page 118 EN-116 EXPLORER BALANCES Note: The Information is dependent on the application and the ACCUMULATE setting. Examples are shown below. Mode Accumulate set OFF Accumulate set ON Weighing None N: 10 Total: 10.000 kg Avg: 1.000 kg Std: 0.001 kg Min: 0.999 kg Max: 1.001 kg...

  • Page 119: Print Layout

    Setup is easy and no additional software is required. Note: Data Transfer Function is not supported in Win7, Win8 and Win10. OHAUS provides SPDC software for Win7, Win8 and Win10 users. = do not print. = print the specified settings.

  • Page 120: Library

    EN-118 EXPLORER BALANCES Check Use Serial Keys, and click the Settings button. Select the Serial Port, and set the Baud rate to 9600. After selecting, click OK to close setting for serial keys. Close the Control Panel. Run Excel to open one blank sheet. Focus the cursor on one item. At this time, if scale sends data to the PC through the RS232 port, the data will be put into the cell, and the cursor will automatically move to the next vertical cell.

  • Page 121: Level Bubble Light (Not Available In Ex12001, Ex24001, Ex35001)

    USB flash diver. Then the pop-up message will show the log file has deleted. 5.12.7 Service Mode Used to enter the Ohaus Service menu (Service personnel only). A password is required to access this menu;...

  • Page 122: Factory Reset

    EN-120 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.13 Factory Reset Use this sub-menu to reset the menus to their Factory default settings. 5.13.1 Factory Reset Sub-menu Calibration User Settings Balance Setup Application Weighing Units Reset Reset Reset Modes Reset Reset GLP and GMP Communication Reset All Data Reset Reset...

  • Page 123: Information

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-121 5.15 Information Information is available from any application as well as from the Main Menu. A brief descrtiption of the item selected is displayed. This feature is menu based. 5.15.1 Using Information  Touch the Info Icon to bring up the menu (UPPER RIGHT) ...

  • Page 124: Legal For Trade

    EN-122 EXPLORER BALANCES LEGAL FOR TRADE 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 125: Printing

    Two printers compatible with Explorer Balances are available from Ohaus. (See Section 9.) Connect a straight-through serial cable to the scale’s RS232 port. See sample Print Output Formats below. Two printers compatible with explorer balances are available from Ohaus. Connect a straight through serial cable to the scale...

  • Page 126: Printout Examples

    EN-124 EXPLORER BALANCES Printout Examples Examples for each Application are shown with all items turned ON in the Print Content menu. The default values for Header lines 1-5 are also shown. Note: If a Library name has been selected, “Library Name:” will appear below “Application” in the printout. Weighing –...
  • Page 127 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-125 Parts Counting – >Standard Parts Counting – >Check Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 3:20:00 PM 12/7/2010 3:21:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: Balance Name:...
  • Page 128 EN-126 EXPLORER BALANCES Percent Weighing Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12/7/2010 3:27:00 PM Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name: Project Name: ----------------------------------------------------------- Project Name: Application: Percent Weigh Sample Name: Sample ID: Batch ID: Percentage: 91 % N Gross: 1.401 g...
  • Page 129 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-127 Check Weigh – > Nom, % Tol Check Weighing – >Statistics Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 3:35:00 PM 12/7/2010 3:37:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name:...
  • Page 130 EN-128 EXPLORER BALANCES Dynamic – >Statistics Dynamic Weighing Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 3:38:00 PM 12/7/2010 3:41:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER...
  • Page 131 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-129 Formulation – >Recipe Totalization Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 3:46:00 PM 12/7/2010 3:54:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name:...
  • Page 132 EN-130 EXPLORER BALANCES Differential Peak Hold Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 3:57:00 PM 12/7/2010 4:00:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name: User Name:...
  • Page 133 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-131 Pipette Adjustment Ingredient Costing Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 4:04:00 PM 12/7/2010 4:09:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: User Name: EXPLORER...
  • Page 134 EN-132 EXPLORER BALANCES Fill Weight Variation Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/7/2010 4:14:00 PM 12/7/2010 4:14:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name: User Name:...
  • Page 135 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-133 Internal Calibration, Span Calibration and User Calibration: Internal Calibration Content Company Name HEADER 1 Address 1 HEADER 2 Address 2 Address 3 HEADER 3 Address 4 HEADER 4 12/6/2010 4:33 AM ---------------Internal Calibration-------------- HEADER 5 Balance ID: TIME Balance Name: EXPLORER RESULT...

  • Page 136: Output Format

    7. The Termination Characters field contains CRLF, Four CRLF or Form Feed (ASCII 12), depending on the LINE FEED menu setting. 8. The PFMT command can be used to control the printout format of OHAUS products to be compatible with the printout format of other brands' products.

  • Page 137: 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 138: Technical Data

    EN-136 EXPLORER BALANCES TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Ambient conditions  Indoor use only  Altitude: Up to 2000 m  Specified Temperature range: 10° C to 30° C; 10° C to 25° C (for Semi-Micro models)  Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 ° C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 30°...
  • Page 139 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-137 TABLE 9-1. SPECIFICATIONS EX125D EX125 EX225D EX225D/AD EX225/AD MODEL EX125DM EX125M EX225DM EX225DM/AD EX225M/AD Capacity 52g/120g 120g 120g/220g 120g/220g 220g Readability d 0.01mg/0.1mg 0.01mg 0.01mg/0.1mg 0.01mg/0.1mg 0.01mg Repeatability (std. dev.) 0.015mg 0.015mg 0.015mg 0.015mg 0.015mg (20g) Repeatability (std. dev.) 0.1mg/0.1mg 0.02mg 0.02mg/0.1mg...
  • Page 140 EN-138 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-2. SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) EX224 EX324 EX124 EX224M EX324M MODEL EX124M EX224M/AD EX324M/AD EX124M/AD EX224N EX324N EX224N/AD EX324N/AD Capacity 120 g 220 g 320 g Readability d 0.0001 g 0.0001 g （EX…N..model：0.0001 or 0.001） Repeatability (std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) + 0.0002 g Verification interval, e...
  • Page 141 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-139 TABLE 9-3. SPECIFICATIONS EX423 EX223 EX423/E EX1103 EX223/E MODEL EX423M EX623 EX1103M EX223N EX423N EX1103N EX223N/E EX423N/E Capacity 220 g 420 g 620 g 1100 g 0.001 g （EX…N..model：0.001 or 0.01） Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) 0.001 g Linearity + 0.002 g Verification interval, e...
  • Page 142 EN-140 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-4. SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) EX4202 EX6202 EX2202 EX4202/E EX10202 EX6202/E MODEL EX2202/E EX4202M EX10202M EX6202N EX2202N/E EX4202N EX10202N EX6202N/E EX4202N/E Capacity 2200 g 4200 g 6200 g 10200 g 0.01 g （EX…N..model：0.01 or 0.1） Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) 0.01 g Linearity + 0.02 g...
  • Page 143 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-141 TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) EX6201 EX10201 MODEL EX620M EX10201M EX620N EX10201N Capacity 6200 g 10200 g Readability d 0.1 g Repeatability (std. dev.) 0.1 g Linearity + 0.2 g Verification interval, e 0.1 g (EX…M.. / EX…N..model only) Approval Class (EX…M..
  • Page 144 EN-142 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-6. SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) EX12001 EX24001 EX35001 MODEL EX12001M EX24001M EX35001M EX12001N EX24001N EX35001N 12000 g 24000 g 35000 g 0. 1 g （EX…N..model：0. 1g or 1g） Readability d Repeatability (std. dev.) 0.1 g Linearity +0.2 g Verification interval, e (EX…M..

  • Page 145: Drawings And Dimensions

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-143 Drawings and Dimensions Fully assembled dimensions 6.3 in. 160 mm Figure 9-1. Explorer Semi-Micro Balance 13.8 in. 350 mm 9.1 in. 15.5 in. 230 mm 393 mm Figure 9-2. Draft Shield models 3.9 in. 98 mm 9.1 in. 15.5 in.
  • Page 146 EN-144 EXPLORER BALANCES 17.4 in. 443 mm 14.8 in. 12.1 in. 311 mm 377 mm 1.9 in. 48 mm 4.7 in. 120 mm Figure 9-4. EX12001, EX24001 and EX35001 models...

  • Page 147: Parts And Accessories

    Draft Shield kit 83021084 Security Device 80850043 30064202(EU); Printer SF-40A 30064203(AM) Interface Cable, Printer Contact Ohaus Interface Cable, PC 25 pin Contact Ohaus Interface Cable, PC 9 pin Contact Ohaus Interface Cable, USB (Type A to B) 83021085 Second RS232 Option kit...

  • Page 148: Icons List

    EN-146 EXPLORER BALANCES Icons List TABLE 9-9. EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION User Settings Standby Menu Balance Setup Print Menu Application Modes Applications Menu Weighing Units Sensors Menu GLP and GMP AutoCal™ Data Menu Communication Main Menu Menu More Functions…...
  • Page 149 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-147 TABLE 9-9. EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS (Continued) ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION AutoCal™ Internal Stability Indicator Range Calibration Automatic Filter Level Calibration AutoCal™ Auto Zero Tracking Adjustment Span Calibration Auto Tare User Calibration Gross Indicator Calibration Test Legal For Trade Language Graduations Volume...
  • Page 150 EN-148 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-9. EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS (Continued) ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION Weighing Formulation Parts Counting Differential Density Percent Weighing Determination Check Weighing Peak Hold Ingredient Costing Dynamic Weighing (not available in semi-micro models) Filling Pipette Adjustment Totalization Fill Weight Variation...
  • Page 151 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-149 TABLE 9-9. EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS (Continued) ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION Milligram unit Momme unit Gram unit Mesghal unit Hong Kong Tael Kilogram unit unit Carat Singapore Tael unit unit Ounce unit Taiwan Tael unit Ounce Troy unit Tical unit Pound unit Tola unit...
  • Page 152 EN-150 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-9. EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS (Continued) ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION Header Service Menu Balance Name Calibration Reset User Settings User Name Reset Balance Setup Project Name Reset Application Modes RS 232 Standard Reset Weighing Units USB Standard Reset GLP and GMP Repeatability Test...

  • Page 153: Communication

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-151 Communication 9.5.1 Interface Commands Commands listed in the following table will be acknowledged by the balance. The balance will return “ES” for invalid commands. TABLE 9-10. EXPLORER INTERFACE COMMAND LIST Command Function Characters Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable). Attention: for EX…N…models, when LFT ON, IP could only print stable displayed weight.
  • Page 154 EN-152 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-10. EXPLORER INTERFACE COMMAND LIST (continued) Command Function Characters Print Serial Number. Print terminal software version, base software version and LFT ON (if LFT is set ON). Set Counting APW (x) in grams. (must have APW stored) Print Counting application APW.
  • Page 155 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-153 Commands sent to the indicator must be terminated by a carriage return-line feed (CRLF). Alternate command characters may be defined by the user. Data output is always terminated with a carriage return-line feed (CRLF). Note 1) There is 40-second timeout control for print under stable requirement. If the unstable condition continues over 40 seconds, balance will respond “ES”.

  • Page 156: Rs232 (Db9) Pin Connections

    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 157 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-155 Balance Setup for USB Interface A) The Ohaus Interface is preset to communicate using the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 bit, no parity, no handshake, 1 stop bit. This is a fixed setting and cannot be changed.
  • Page 158 EN-156 EXPLORER BALANCES Data sent from the Interface is in standard ASCII format terminated with a [CRLF] (carriage return-line feed). The output format is as follows: [weight] 10 characters (right justified) [space] 1 character [unit] 5 characters max (left justified) [space] 1 character “?”...

  • Page 159: Software Updates

    If there is data in the print buffer the printer will finish printing this data. A second press will resume Auto-Printing. SOFTWARE UPDATES Ohaus is continuously improving its balance software. To obtain the latest release, please contact your Authorized Ohaus Dealer or Ohaus Corporation.

  • Page 160: Compliance

    This product complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE). Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment. For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.ohaus.com/weee. EN 61326-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 UL Std.
  • Page 161 Unintentional Radiator per 47CFR Part B Trade Name: OHAUS CORPORATION Model: EX balance Issuing Party that Assembled the Product: Ohaus Instruments (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. 2F, 22 Block, 538 West Hehai Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou Jiangsu 213022, China Phone: +86 519 85287270 Responsible Party –...
  • Page 162 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 164 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 *83021171* P/N 83021171 M © 2019 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved.

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