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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 Intended User ............................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 4.2.3 Parts Counting – Check ........................35 4.2.4 Parts Counting – Fill ..........................36 4.2.5 Statistics for Parts Counting ......................... 37 Percent Weighing ............................ 39 4.3.1 Edit Settings ............................39 4.3.2 Application Setup ..........................41 Check Weighing ............................42 4.4.1 Standard Check Weighing (default) .....................
  • Page 5 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-3 4.16 Statistics ..............................97 4.17 Secondary Unit ............................97 4.18 Library ..............................98 4.18.1 Creating a Library Record ........................99 4.18.2 Retrieving a Library Record ......................... 99 4.18.3 Deleting a Stored Library Record ......................99 4.19 Additional Features ..........................100 4.19.1 Weigh Below ............................
  • Page 6 EN-4 EXPLORER BALANCES 5.10.9 Print Content ............................116 5.10.10 Print Layout ............................118 5.10.11 Data Transfer Function ........................119 5.10.12 Label Template ..........................120 5.10.13 Save to USB flash drive ........................120 5.11 Library ..............................122 5.12 Diagnostics ............................123 5.12.1 Routine Test ............................

  • 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 Bottom View Draft Shield 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 Bottom View Terminal cable storage clips Data label Bottom View e View Lock switch Weigh Below Access Illuminated Level Foot; Non- Indicator Adjustable Touchless Sensors Touchless Top View Bottom View Sensors with Leveling...

  • 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. Touch Close to close and return to the current Application.

  • 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 ID, Sample ID, or use RFID reader to get the sample name. Note: Since there are many brands of RFID device in the market, OHAUS tested and confirmed that below one from RFIDeas (www.RFIDeas.com) is compatible: RDR-6081AKU-C06. Since there are many brands of barcode scanners in the...

  • Page 29: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-27 To input a Sample ID, touch the Sample ID button. Enter the desired ID, and then press. 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.

  • Page 30: Statistics For Weighing

    EN-28 EXPLORER BALANCES The Weighing Application Setups are below (defaults in Bold) Item Available Settings Comments Enabled On, Off Turns Application on/off RFID On, Off To read RFID code to get sample name Secondary Unit On, Off To show the Second Display line Minimum Weight On, Off To enable Min Weight...
  • Page 31 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-29 Application Setup: First, enable Statistics Touch the Setup Icon (wrench) to enter Setup menu to enable Statistics. The Statistics options screen appears. Enable the desired mode (Manual, Auto) Press to return to the Setup menu. After you click your preference, the window will close automatically.
  • Page 32 EN-30 EXPLORER BALANCES Note: If you set Statistics Result in weighing application setup to continuous, the print output will only include sample weights without other statistic data. Statistic Result menu will only appear when the Statistics menu in weighing application setup is activated.

  • Page 33: Parts Counting

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-31 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 34 EN-32 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 35 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-33 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 36: Application Setup

    EN-34 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 37: Parts Counting - Check

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-35 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 38: Parts Counting - Fill

    EN-36 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 39: Statistics For Parts Counting

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-37 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 40 EN-38 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 41: Percent Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-39 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 42 EN-40 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 43: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-41 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 44: Check Weighing

    EN-42 EXPLORER BALANCES 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. Standard Check Weighing (default) 4.4.1 In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Check Weighing.

  • Page 45: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-43 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 46: Check Weighing - Nominal/Weight Tolerance Mode

    EN-44 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 47: Check Weighing - Nominal/Percent Tolerance Mode

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-45 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 48: Display Settings

    EN-46 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 49: Statistics For Check Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-47 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 50: Dynamic/Animal Weighing

    EN-48 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 51: Edit Settings

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-49 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 52: Dynamic Weighing - Semi-Auto

    EN-50 EXPLORER BALANCES Dynamic Weighing Application Setups (defaults in Bold) Item Available Settings Comments Enabled On, Off Turns Application on/off Auto Sample Mode To select the Mode Manual, Semi Automatic Automatic Statistics Off, Manual, Auto Lock Settings On, Off Press to lock the current setting(s) so they cannot be changed.

  • Page 53: Dynamic Weighing - Automatic

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-51 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 54: Statistics For Dynamic Weighing

    EN-52 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 55: Filling

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-53 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 56: Application Setup

    EN-54 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 57: Statistics For Filling

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-55 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 58 EN-56 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 59: Totalization

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-57 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 60: Application Setup

    EN-58 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 61: Totalization - Automatic

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-59 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 62: Formulation

    EN-60 EXPLORER BALANCES 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. Free Formulation (default) 4.8.1 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 63: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-61 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 64: Recipe Formulation

    EN-62 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 65 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-63 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 66 EN-64 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 67: Differential Weighing

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-65 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 68 EN-66 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 69: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-67 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 70: Differential Weighing With Auto-Process On

    EN-68 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 71: 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 72 EN-70 EXPLORER BALANCES temperature value entered (internal lookup table). 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.

  • Page 73: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-71 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 74: Measuring The Density Of A Buoyant Material Using Water

    EN-72 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 75: Measuring The Density Of A Liquid Using A Calibrated Sinker (Not Supplied)

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-73 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 76 EN-74 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 77: Measuring The Density Of Porous Material Using Oil

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-75 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 78 EN-76 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 79: Peak Hold

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-77 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 80: Application Setup

    EN-78 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 81: Peak Hold - Manual

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-79 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 82: Peak Hold - Automatic

    EN-80 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 83: Ingredient Costing (Not Available In Semi-Micro Models)

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-81 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 84 EN-82 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 85 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-83 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 86: Application Setup

    EN-84 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 87: Pipette Adjustment (Not Available In Ex12001, Ex24001, Ex35001)

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-85 Pipette Adjustment (not available in EX12001, EX24001, EX35001) 4.13 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 88 EN-86 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 89: Begin Pipette Adjustment Process

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-87 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 90: Application Setup

    EN-88 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 91: Statistical Quality Control (Sqc)

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-89 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 92: Begin The Sqc Process

    EN-90 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 93: Application Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-91 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 94 EN-92 EXPLORER BALANCES The SQC Application Setups (defaults in Bold) Item Available Settings Comments Enabled On, Off Turns Application on/off Number of Samples 2 – 130 (default 10) To select the number of samples in a Batch Tolerance Mode Tolerance used during measurements Weight, Percent Auto Sample Mode...

  • Page 95: Fill Weight Variation

    You can also use bar code scanner or RFID reader to input sample name. Note: Since there are many brands of RFID device in the market, OHAUS tested and confirmed that below one from RFIDeas (www.RFIDeas.com) is compatible: RDR-6081AKU-C06. Touch the Batch ID button. Enter the desired ID, and then...
  • Page 96 EN-94 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 97: Begin The Fill Weight Variation Process

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-95 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 98: Application Setup

    EN-96 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 99: Statistics

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-97 4.16 Statistics Statistics are used 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 operate manually (key press after each step) or automatically (weights automatically recorded when stable).

  • Page 100: Library

    EN-98 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.18 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: Characters Application Library...

  • Page 101: Creating A Library Record

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-99 4.18.1 Creating a Library Record To create a Library record, the Settings screen is used. From the home screen, touch the Edit Settings button. The Settings screen is now displayed. Touch the Edit Settings button. The Settings screen appears.

  • Page 102: Additional Features

    EN-100 EXPLORER BALANCES 4.19 Additional Features 4.19.1 Weigh Below The Explorer Balance is equipped with a weigh below hook for weighing below the balance. Note: before turning the balance over, remove the Pan, Pan Support, Wind Ring/Shield and Draft Shield elements (if present) to prevent damage.

  • Page 103: Menu Settings

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-101 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 104: Calibration

    EN-102 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 105: Auto Tm Interval (Hours)

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-103 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 106: User Calibration

    EN-104 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 107: User Management

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-105 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 108 EN-106 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 Operator, 10 Supervisor, 2 Log Viewer and 1 Admin who is by default in total. Please check the following table for the permission of each role.

  • Page 109: User Settings

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-107 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 110: Functions Configuration

    EN-108 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 111: Balance Setup

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-109 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 112: Auto Tare

    EN-110 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 113: Date & Time

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-111 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 114: Applications

    EN-112 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 115: Turning A Unit On/Off

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-113 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 116: Glp And Gmp Data

    EN-114 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 117: Baud Rate

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-115 Device Settings Menu: (RS232 shown) 5.10.2 Baud Rate Set the baud rate (bits per second). 1200 =1200 bps 2400 = 2400 bps 4800 = 4800 bps = 9600 bps 9600 19200 = 19200 bps 38400 = 38400 bps 5.10.3 Transmission Set the data bits, stop bit, and parity.

  • Page 118: Auto Print

    EN-116 EXPLORER BALANCES = values are printed only when the stability criteria are met. Print Numeric Value Only Set the printing criteria. = All data values are printed = Only numeric data values are printed Print Options Set the way to print. = Print the result through a printer.
  • Page 119 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-117 Balance ID Sample ID Set the status. Set the sample ID = the Sample ID is not printed. = the Balance ID value is not printed. = the Sample ID is printed. = the Balance ID value is printed. Sample ID: XXXXXXXXXXXX Balance Id: XXXXXXX Result...

  • Page 120: Print Layout

    EN-118 EXPLORER BALANCES Verified by: _______________ Note: “Verified by” is to be signed by an officer from local metrological regulation office to assert that the weighing and/or calibration results are in accordance with regulations. Note: The Information is dependent on the application and the ACCUMULATE setting. Examples are shown below.

  • Page 121: Data Transfer Function

    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 122: Label Template

    To select another label template, touch the other numbers. Templates #3 - #5 are empty templates in Explorer until they are edited by OHAUS label Designer and written to the balance. Overall 5 label templates can be stored in the balance.
  • Page 123 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-121 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. After the save to USB function is enabled and a USB flash drive is inserted, Save to USB button appears in main screen. To save weighing data to USB: Touch Save to USB.

  • Page 124: Library

    EN-122 EXPLORER BALANCES To automatically save weighing data to USB: Enable “Auto Print” in the “Communication – USB – Print Settings – Auto Print” menu. The On Stable, Interval and Continuous selections are available. Auto Save to USB applies to Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing and Filling.

  • Page 125: Diagnostics

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-123 5.12 Diagnostics Use this menu to enable the Diagnostics (troubleshooting) functions, and to enter the Service menu; 5.12.1 Routine Test To set settings for daily repeatability test and perform it. You can set Number of Repeatability Tests, Test Weight ID, Test Weight Value and Test Weight Class in this menu.

  • Page 126: Data Maintenance

    Activate System Log selection in the Date Maintenance menu. The System Log Review menu appears. Touch it. Touch View Calibration to view calibration logs. 5.12.7 Service Mode Used to enter the Ohaus Service menu (Service personnel only). A password is required to access this menu;...

  • Page 127: Factory Reset

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-125 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 128: Information

    EN-126 EXPLORER BALANCES EX12001, EX24001 and EX35001 switch 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 ...

  • Page 129: Legal For Trade

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-127 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 130: 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 131: Printout Examples

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-129 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. User name and Signature line will show the user name which is logged in at present.
  • Page 132 EN-130 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 12/07/2010 03:20:00 PM 12/07/2010 03:21:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: Balance Name:...
  • Page 133 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-131 Percent Weighing Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12/07/2010 03:27:00 PM Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name: Admin Project Name: ----------------------------------------------------------- Project Name: Application: Percent Weigh Sample Name: Sample ID: Batch ID: Percentage: 91 % N Gross:...
  • Page 134 EN-132 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 12/07/2010 03:35:00 PM 12/07/2010 03:37:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name:...
  • Page 135 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-133 Dynamic – >Statistics Dynamic Weighing Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/07/2010 03:38:00 PM 12/07/2010 03:41:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER...
  • Page 136 EN-134 EXPLORER BALANCES Formulation – >Recipe Totalization Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/07/2010 03:46:00 PM 12/07/2010 03:54:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name:...
  • Page 137 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-135 Differential Peak Hold Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/07/2010 03:57:00 PM 12/07/2010 04:00:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name: Admin...
  • Page 138 EN-136 EXPLORER BALANCES Pipette Adjustment Ingredient Costing Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/07/2010 04:04:00 PM 12/07/2010 04:09:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name:...
  • Page 139 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-137 Fill Weight Variation Company Name Company Name Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 12/07/2010 4:14:00 PM 12/07/2010 04:14:00 PM Balance ID: Balance ID: Balance Name: EXPLORER Balance Name: EXPLORER User Name: Admin...
  • Page 140 EN-138 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 12/06/2010 04:33 AM ---------------Internal Calibration-------------- HEADER 5 Balance ID: TIME Balance Name: EXPLORER RESULT...

  • Page 141: 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 142: 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 143: Technical Data

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-141 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Ambient conditions  Indoor use only Altitude: 2000 m  Operating temperature: 10 to 30°C   Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 30°C. Electrical supply: 100 - 240V～, 0.5A, 50/60Hz for models of EX12001x, EX24001x and EX35001x;...
  • Page 144 EN-142 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-1. SPECIFICATIONS EX125D EX125 EX225D EX225D/AD EX225/AD MODEL EX125DM EX125M EX225DM EX225DM/AD EX225M/AD Capacity (g) 52 g /120 g 120 g 120 g / 220 g 120 g / 220 g 220 g Readability d, fine range 0.01 mg 0.01 mg 0.01 mg...
  • Page 145 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-143 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 (g) 120 g 220 g 320 g Readability d (g) 0.0001 g （EX…N..model：0.0001 or 0.001） ≤5% of full load 0.00008 g Repeatability (sd.), Repeatability (sd.), 5% of full load to full range (g)
  • Page 146 EN-144 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-3. SPECIFICATIONS EX423 EX223 EX423/E EX1103 EX223/E MODEL EX423M EX623 EX1103M EX223N EX423N EX1103N EX223N/E EX423N/E Capacity (g) 220 g 420 g 620 g 1100 g Readability d (g) 0.001 g （EX…N..model：0.001 or 0.01） (sd.), ≤5% of full load (g) 0.0008 g Repeatability Repeatability (sd.), 5% of full load to full range (g)
  • Page 147 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-145 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 (g) 2200 g 4200 g 6200 g 10200 g Readability d (g) 0.01 g （EX…N..model：0.01 or 0.1） Repeatability (sd.), ≤5% of full load (g) 0.008 g Repeatability (sd.), 5% of full load to full range (g)
  • Page 148 EN-146 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) EX6201 EX10201 MODEL EX6201M EX10201M EX6201N EX10201N Capacity (g) 6200 g 10200 g Readability d (g) 0.1 g Repeatability (sd.), ≤5% of full load (g) 0.08 g Repeatability (sd.), 5% of full load to full range (g) 0.1 g Linearity deviation, typical (g) ±...
  • Page 149 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-147 TABLE 9-6. SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) EX12001 EX24001 EX35001 MODEL EX12001M EX24001M EX35001M EX12001N EX24001N EX35001N Capacity (g) 12000 g 24000 g 35000 g Readability d (g) 0.1 g （EX…N..model：0. 1g or 1g） Repeatability (sd.), ≤5% of full load (g) 0.08 g Repeatability (sd.), 5% of full load to full range (g) 0.1 g...

  • Page 150: Drawings And Dimensions

    EN-148 EXPLORER BALANCES 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 151 EXPLORER BALANCES EN-149 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 152: Parts And Accessories

    80850043 Grid Pan 30369673 30064202(EU); Printer SF-40A 30064203(AM) 30045641 (AP) 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 Ethernet Option Kit...

  • Page 153: Communication

    EXPLORER BALANCES EN-151 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 9-10. 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 General Notes: 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

    For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.ohaus.com/weee. This product complies with the applicable statutory standards of the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016.
  • Page 161 Unintentional Radiator per 47CFR Part B Trade Name: OHAUS CORPORATION Model: EX Party issuing Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity: 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 N © 2021 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved.

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