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Ranger™ 3000 Series
Instruction Manual
Manual_R31_V1

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  • Page 1 Ranger™ 3000 Series Instruction Manual Manual_R31_V1...
  • Page 3: Installation

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-1 1. INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ranger™ 3000 Series. Please read the manual completely before using the scale. 1.1 Safety Precautions Please follow these safety precautions:  Verify that the AC input voltage printed on the data label matches the local AC power supply.
  • Page 4: Selecting The Location

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-2 2.3 Selecting the Location Use the scale on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air current, vibrations, heat sources or rapid temperature changes. Allow sufficient space around the scale. 2.4 Leveling the Equipment The Ranger Series has a level indicator as a reminder that the scale should be leveled for accurate weighing.
  • Page 5 When [lo.bat] is displayed, the scale will shut off. Charging the scale must be performed in a dry environment. 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.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-4 3. OPERATION 3.1 Controls Figure 3-1. Ranger 3000 Control Panel with LCD display TABLE 3-1. Button Functions Button Primary Function On/Zero Print Function Tare Accumulates (Short Press) Turns the Sends the current Initiates an Enter/clear a the weight or scale on value to the...
  • Page 7 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-5 Figure 3-2. LCD Display TABLE 3-2. LCD Symbols Item Description Item Description NET symbol Dynamic symbol Center of Zero symbol Battery charge symbol Negative symbol Pound, Ounce, Pound:Ounce symbols Stable weight symbol Percent symbol Preset Tare, Tare symbols Kilogram, gram symbols Pointer symbols Pieces symbol, tonne symbol (not used)
  • Page 8: Turning Scale On/Off

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-6 The colored LED indicators on the left side of the control panel are used in Check mode (section 3.6) and will light up according to the following rules: (Red) Loads > Upper limit (Green) Loads ≥ Lower limit and ≤ Upper limit (Yellow) Loads <...
  • Page 9: Weigh Mode

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-7 3.3 Weigh Mode This mode is the factory default setting. 1. If needed, press and hold Mode until [wWeIGH] (Weigh) is displayed. 2. If required, place an empty container on the pan and press Tare. 3. Add sample to the pan or container. The display shows the weight of the sample. 3.4 Percent Mode This mode measures the weight of a sample as a percentage of a reference weight.
  • Page 10: Check Mode

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-8 3.6 Check Mode Use this mode to compare the Weight, Percent or Count of items to a target weight range. The scale supports positive, negative and zero check weighing. Refer to section 4.5 to set the desired Check sub-mode. 3.6.1 Check Weighing Set Checkweigh to Weight in the Mode menu.
  • Page 11 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-9 10. Place sample material on the pan or in the container. If the sample weight is under the target percentage range, the yellow LED will light. If the sample is within the target percentage range, the green LED will light. If the sample is over the target percentage range, the red LED will light.
  • Page 12: Dynamic Mode

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-10 Zero Check Zero check is used when comparing subsequent samples to an initial reference sample. In this case, the UNDER limit must be a negative value and the OVER limit must be a positive value. Place the reference item on the scale and press TARE. Remove the reference sample and place the item to be compared on the scale to determine if it is within the ACCEPT range.
  • Page 13 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-11 3.8 Accumulation and Statistics The Accumulation feature enables manual or automatic totalizing of displayed values. Statistical data is stored in memory for review and printing. Accumulation works together with each application mode except Dynamic. 3.8.1 Accumulating Displayed Values With ACCUMULATE set to MANUAL, place the item on the scale and press the M+ key to add the weight to accumulation data.
  • Page 14: Menu Settings

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-12 4. MENU SETTINGS The User Menu allows the customizing of scale settings. Note: Additional Sub-Menus may be available if Interface Options are installed. See Interface User Manual for the additional setting information. 4.1 Menu Navigation User Menu: Menu: C.A.L S.E.t.U.P...
  • Page 15 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-13 For menu items with numeric settings such as Capacity, the current setting is displayed with all digits flashing. Press the No button to begin editing. The first digit is displayed flashing. Press the No button to increment the digit or press the Yes button to accept the digit and move to the next digit.
  • Page 16: Setup Menu

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-14 Span: Perform Linearity: Perform Geographic Set 0…12…31* Adjustment: End Calibration: Exit menu *Bold always represents factory default value. Span [SpaN] Initiates a span calibration procedure (zero and span) Lin [LIN] Initiates a linearity calibration procedure (zero, mid-point and span). GEO [GEO] Geographical Adjustment Factor (GEO) is used to adjust the calibration based on the current location.
  • Page 17: Readout Menu

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-15 Zero Range [ZErO] Set the percentage of scale capacity that may be zeroed. = zero up to 2 percent of capacity = zero up to 10 percent of capacity Auto Tare [A.tArE] Set the automatic tare functionality. = Automatic Tare is disabled = the first stable gross weight is tared ON-ACC = stable gross loads within the accept limits are tared (in Check weighing mode)
  • Page 18 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-16 Reset [reset] Reset the Read menu to factory defaults. = not reset = reset Stable Range [Stable] Set the amount the reading can vary while the stability symbol remains on. 0.5d = 0.5 scale division = 1 scale division = 2 scale division = 5 scale division Filter [FILtEr]...
  • Page 19: Mode Menu

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-17 End Readout [End] Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu. 4.5 Mode Menu This menu activates modes so they will be available for use with the Mode button. Reset: no, yes Weigh: off, on...
  • Page 20 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-18 4.6 Unit Menu This menu activates units so they will be accessible with the Units button. The units in the menu must be turned “on” to be active. Note: Available units vary by model and local regulations. 4.7 Print1 Menu Enter this menu to set printing parameters.
  • Page 21 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-19 Auto Print [A.Print] Set the automatic printing functionality. = disabled ON.STAB = printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met INTER = printing occurs at the defined interval ACCEPT = printing occurs continuously CONT = printing occurs each time the display is within the Checkweigh accept range and stability criteria are met.
  • Page 22 Notes: For Windows 7 setup, contact Ohaus. If the weighing value is a negative number, set the target cell in TEXT format. Otherwise, Excel will not distinguish it as a negative number.
  • Page 23 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-21 End Print [End] Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu. 4.8 COM1 Menu Enter this menu to define communication parameters. Reset: no, yes 300…9600…19200 Baud Rate: Parity: 7 even, 7 odd, 7 none, 8 none Stop bit: 1, 2 Handshake:...
  • Page 24 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-22 Alternate command [Alt.CmM] Define command character for the Print, Tare and Zero commands Print Set the alternate command character for Print A to Z. Tare Set the alternate command character for Tare A to Z. Zero Set the alternate command character for Zero.
  • Page 25 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-23 Lock Mode [l.mMod] Set the status. = Mode menu is not locked = Mode menu is locked Lock Unit [l.Unit] Set the status. = Unit menu is not locked = Unit menu is locked Lock Print Set the status.
  • Page 26: Additional Features

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-24 4.11 Additional Features The Weigh Below Hook is provided with the scale. To use this feature, remove power from the scale and remove the protective cover for the weigh below opening. Install the hook into the access hole at the bottom of the scale as shown.
  • Page 27 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-25 TABLE 4-2. GEO CODES Elevation in meters 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250 3575 Elevation in feet 1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660 1060 2130 3200 4260...
  • Page 28: Legal For Trade

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-26 5. LEGAL FOR TRADE When the scale 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 29 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-27 5.4 Audit Trail Seal (USA only) For jurisdictions that use the audit trail method, the local weights and measures official or authorized service agent must record the current configuration and calibration event counter values at the time of sealing. These values will be compared to values found during a future inspection.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    6.2 Troubleshooting The following table lists common problems and possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact OHAUS or your authorized dealer. TABLE 6-1 Symptom...
  • Page 31: Service Information

    OHAUS service agent. For service assistance or technical support in the United States call toll-free 1-800-526-0659 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST. An OHAUS product service specialist will be available to provide assistance. Outside the USA, please visit our web site, www.ohaus.com to locate the OHAUS office nearest you.
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-30 7. TECHNICAL DATA The technical data is valid under the following ambient conditions: Operating temperature: -10° C to 40° C Relative humidity: 20% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Height above sea level: Up to 2000 m Power: AC power 100-240V 50/60 Hz, internal rechargeable sealed lead acid battery EMC: See Declaration of Conformity Pollution degree: 2...
  • Page 33 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-31 7.2 Drawings 117 mm / 311 mm / 12.2 in 4.6 in 327 mm / 12.9 in Figure 7-1. Dimensions...
  • Page 34 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-32 7.3 Communication The scale is equipped with an RS232 interface (COM1) located under the Options Cover. Connecting the scale to a computer enables you to operate the scale from the computer, as well as receive data such as displayed weight. 7.3.1 Interface Commands Communicate to the scale using the command characters listed in Table 7-2.
  • Page 35 Ranger™ 3000 Series EN-33 7.4 Printouts The following sample print outs are generated by the Print button, “P” Command or alternate print command. The content of the printout is defined in the Print Content menu item. A maximum of 24 characters can be printed on each line. Weigh Mode Printout Description Comment...
  • Page 36 This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the Non-Automatic Weighing Instrument Directive 2009/23/EC. The Declaration of Conformity is available online at europe.ohaus.com/europe/en/home/support/compliance.aspx. AS/NZS CISPR 11 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04, UL Std. No. 61010-1 Important notice for verified weighing instruments Weighing Instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear one of the preceding marks on the packing label and the green „M‟...
  • Page 37 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ISO 9001 Registration In 1994, OHAUS Corporation, USA, was awarded a certificate of registration to ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI), confirming that the OHAUS quality management system is compliant with the ISO 9001 standard‟s requirements. On June 21, 2012, OHAUS...
  • Page 38 OHAUS. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, exposed to radioactive or corrosive materials, has foreign material penetrating to the inside of the product, or as a result of service or modification by other than OHAUS.
  • Page 40 *30037453* P/N 30037453 © 2012 OHAUS Corporation, all rights reserved / todos los derechos reservados / tous droits réservés / Alle Rechte vorbehalten / tutti i diritti riservati. Printed in China / Impreso en la China / Imprimé en Chine / Gedruckt in China / Stampato in...

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