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- Page 1 Adventurer Balances Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................3 Description ..............................3 Features ............................... 3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols ....................3 Safety Precautions ............................3 Intended Use ..............................4 2. INSTALLATION ........................4 Unpacking ..............................4 Selecting the Location ..........................4 Leveling the Equipment .......................... - Page 3 EN-2 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.3.2 Language ............................... 34 5.3.3 User Setting ............................34 5.3.4 Filter Level .............................. 35 5.3.5 Auto Zero Tracking ..........................35 5.3.6 Auto Tare ..............................35 5.3.7 Graduations ............................35 5.3.8 Date & Time ............................35 5.3.9 Approved Mode ............................36 Weighing Units ............................
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Page 4: Introduction
Description The Adventurer balance is a precision weighing instrument that will provide you with years of service if properly cared for. The Ohaus Adventurer balances are available in capacities from 120 grams to 12,000 grams. Features Touch Controls: Quick, graphical access to all control functions, over a dozen applications and many features. -
Page 5: Intended Use
This instrument is intended for use in laboratories, pharmacies, schools, businesses and light industry. It must only be used for measuring the parameters described in these operating instructions. Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications, without written consent from OHAUS, is considered as not intended. - Page 6 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-5 Level Assist A level assist function is available to help leveling the Adventurer. There are two ways to access the function: 1. Weighing Application -> Item Settings -> Level Assist. See section 4.1.1 for more information. 2. Main Menu -> Balance Setup -> User Settings -> Level Assist. See section 5.3.3 for more information. Rotate the feet according to the image above depending on the location of the level bubble until the bubble is centered.
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Page 7: Connecting Power
EN-6 ADVENTURER BALANCES 2.4 Connecting Power Connect the DC output connector to the power receptacle on the rear of the balance. Then connect the AC power cord to a suitable electrical outlet. CAUTION: For use with CSA certified (or equivalent approved) power source, which must have a limited current output. -
Page 8: Operation
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-7 OPERATION 3.1 Overview of Display, Home Screen This equipment utilizes a touch-sensitive display with Touch areas and Buttons to control the equipment’s functions. CONTROLS Button Action User logout button Short Press (if powered Off): Turns on the scale Long Press (if powered On): Turns off the scale Note: The balance will automatically power on when power is connected. - Page 9 EN-8 ADVENTURER BALANCES Log in to the home screen: Short press button, select a user name, click button, and enter the home screen after entering the password. Main Application Screen Application User logout button Instructional Messages Stability (*), Net (NET), Result Field: Information Gross (G) and/or center varies by application...
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Page 10: Principal Functions And Main Menu
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-9 3.2 Principal Functions and Main Menu Zero Weighing: Press to set the display to zero. Place an item on the pan. Display indicates gross weight. Taring: With no load on the pan, press Zero to set the display to zero. Place an empty container on the pan and press Tare. -
Page 11: Overview Of Parts And Features - Draft Shield Models
EN-10 ADVENTURER BALANCES 3.3 Overview of Parts and Features – Draft Shield Models Level Indicator Adjustable Foot Power Input USB Host Adjustable Foot USB Device LFT Switch RS232 3.4 Overview of Parts and Features – Non Draft Shield Models Wing Ring Level Indicator Adjustable Foot RS232... -
Page 12: Applications
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-11 APPLICATIONS The balance can be configured to operate in various Application modes. Touch the top left Application field (weighing in the example below): The Adventurer Balance has 9 application modes, as follows: Weighing Parts Percent Dynamic Density Check Counting Weighing... -
Page 13: Batch Printing
EN-12 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.1.1 Batch Printing When the batch printing function is set to ON, the weighing results of multiple samples in the same batch can be displayed in one print record in the weighing mode. Steps: 1. In the weighing mode, short press the Item Settings to enter the sub-menu. -
Page 14: Item Settings
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-13 4.1.2 Item Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Item Settings button. The Settings screen appears. Minimum Weight: establish a minimum weight value to be used to verify a reading. If an actual weight is below the established Minimum Weight value, it is flagged by a color change: yellow. -
Page 15: Sample Name
If this happens, unplug the USB flash drive and try another USB flash drive. Ohaus takes no responsibility if data on USB flash drive is erased or if the USB flash drive breaks while it is connected to the balance. -
Page 16: Item Settings
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-15 4.2.1 Item Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Item Settings button. The Settings screen appears. Samples: The sample size can be 1 to 10 000 pieces. The default sample size is 10. Once a sample size is changed, the balance will immediately open the recalculate APW screen, expecting to establish a new APW. - Page 17 EN-16 ADVENTURER 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 Save. The display returns to the application home screen with the new APW value in the reference field.
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Page 18: Percent Weighing
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-17 4.3 Percent Weighing Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated. Use Percent Weighing to measure the weight of a sample displayed as a percentage of a pre-established reference weight. The default (or last) reference weight is displayed. Percent Weighing 1. -
Page 19: Dynamic Weighing
EN-18 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.4 Dynamic Weighing Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated. Use this application to weigh an unstable load, such as a moving animal. Two different start/reset modes can be selected: Manual (start and stop via key press) and Automatic (start and stop automatically). Dynamic Weighing –... -
Page 20: Density Determination
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-19 4.5 Density Determination Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated. Use this application to determine an object’s density. Four types of density determination can be made: 1. Solids denser than water 2. -
Page 21: Measuring The Density Of A Buoyant Material Using Water
EN-20 ADVENTURER BALANCES To measure the density, Step 1 of 2 – Weigh the Sample in Air. Press Start. Follow screen instructions, then press Accept to store the dry sample weight (“in air”). Step 2 of 2 – Weigh the Sample Submerged in the Liquid. -
Page 22: Measuring The Density Of A Liquid Using A Calibrated Sinker (Not Supplied)
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-21 Confirm the default values displayed (Liquid Density, etc) are correct. To adjust the Liquid Density value, touch the Auxiliary liquid button and select Other. A numeric input window appears. Key in the density in g/cm , then press Save. The display returns to the previous screen. -
Page 23: Measuring The Density Of Porous Material Using Oil
EN-22 ADVENTURER 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 24 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-23 The Density Determination – Porous Home ax 22 g d screen Main Display Line Reference Fields Functions Application Icon Confirm the default values displayed (Water Temp) are correct. To edit the default values, touch Item Settings. The Settings screen appears. The balance calculates water density based on the water temperature value entered (look-up table).
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Page 25: Check Weighing
EN-24 ADVENTURER BALANCES Step 2 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample in Air. Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the sample weight (oiled). Step 3 of 3 – Weigh the Oiled Sample Submerged in Liquid. Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the oiled sample weight (submerged in liquid). - Page 26 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-25 To set the Over Limit value, touch the Over Limit button To set the Under Limit value, touch the Under Limit button A numeric input window appears. Enter the desired Limit Weight, then press Save. To return to the CHECK WEIGHING home screen, touch Exit.
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Page 27: Item Settings
EN-26 ADVENTURER BALANCES 4.6.1 Item Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Item Settings button. The Settings screen appears. Sample Name: Assign a name to the sample. Print settings: Change printing settings. See section 7 for more information. 4.7 Display Hold Note: Before using any application, be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated. -
Page 28: Peak Hold
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-27 Peak Hold 4.7.2 Peak Hold 1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Display Hold 2. Choose Peak Hold Mode in Item Settings (see section 4.7.3). 3. Place sample on the pan and press Start to begin. 4. -
Page 29: Formulation
EN-28 ADVENTURER BALANCES Totalization 1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Totalization 2. Place item on the pan to begin. The sample weight is shown on the Main Display Line. 3. Press Accumulate to add the weight (when stable) of the item to the total. 4. -
Page 30: Item Settings
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-29 6. Press Save to USB to save the results to a USB flash drive or Exit to return to the Formulation Home screen. Note: The formulation results will be cleared when a new formulation starts. 4.9.1 Item Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Item Settings button. -
Page 31: Menu Settings
Single Header Only Approved Mode TWTael Print Options Tical Printer / PC Tola Output format Baht OHAUS / SICS / ST Custom1 Auto Print Unit Name Auto Print Off Factor On Stability Load / Load and Zero Exponent Interval (seconds) -
Page 32: Changing Settings
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-31 All menu navigation is performed by touching the display. To enter the Menu, touch Menu from any Application Home screen. The Main menu appears, with buttons for Back and Exit. Continue touching the appropriate list item to navigate to the Menu items. 5.1.1 Changing Settings To change a menu setting, navigate to that setting using the following steps:... -
Page 33: Calibration
EN-32 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.2 Calibration Adventurer Balances (InCal models) offer a choice of six calibration methods: Internal Calibration, Automatic Calibration, AutoCal™ Adjustment, Span Calibration, Linearity Calibration and Cal Test (Calibration Test). Note: The calibration unit is always in grams. Attention: Do not disturb the balance during any calibration. 5.2.1 Calibration sub-menu (InCal models) Internal... -
Page 34: Autocal™ Adjustment
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-33 5.2.4 AutoCal™ Adjustment Use this calibration method to adjust the span calibration point, without affecting the span or linearity calibration. Calibration Adjust may be used to adjust the result of the Internal Calibration by +100 divisions. Note: Before making a calibration adjustment, perform an Internal Calibration. To verify whether an adjustment is needed, place a test mass equal to the span calibration value on the pan and note the difference (in divisions) between the nominal mass value and the actual Balance reading. -
Page 35: Balance Setup
EN-34 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.3 Balance Setup Enter this sub-menu to customize Balance functionality. 5.3.1 Balance Set-up sub-menu Language User Settings Filter Level Auto Zero Tracking Auto Tare Graduations Date & Time Approved Mode Factory default settings are shown below in bold. 5.3.2 Language Set the language displayed for menus and displayed... -
Page 36: Filter Level
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-35 5.3.4 Filter Level Set the amount of signal filtering. = faster stabilization time with less stability. MEDIUM = normal stabilization time with normal stability. HIGH = slower stabilization time with more stability. 5.3.5 Auto Zero Tracking Set the automatic zero tracking functionality. disabled. -
Page 37: Approved Mode
EN-36 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.3.9 Approved Mode Use this menu to set the Legal for Trade status. OFF = standard operation. ON = operation complies with Legal Metrology regulations. Note: When Approved Mode is set to ON, the menu settings are affected as follows: Calibration Menu: Automatic Calibration is forced to be turned ON and hidden. -
Page 38: Units Sub-Menu
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-37 5.4.1 Units Sub-menu Milligram gram Kilogram carat ounce ounce troy Pound pennyweight Grain Newton momme mesghal Tael (HK) Tael (SG) Tael (TW) tical tola baht Custom Unit 1 Note: If Approved Mode is set to ON, some units will not be displayed. Use the Custom Unit to display weight in an alternative unit of measure. -
Page 39: Import From Usb
EN-38 ADVENTURER BALANCES Note: The function Save to USB needs to be set to ON to enable data transfer to USB. Please see section 5.6 for more information. 5.5.3 Import from USB Import weighing data from a USB flash drive. 5.5.4 Balance Info Enter to view information about the balance. -
Page 40: Print Settings
Set the printing criteria. Printer = Print data to a printer = Print data to a PC Output Format Select a print format: OHAUS =OHAUS Format SICS =Mettler Toledo Format =Sartorius Format 5.6.2.2 Auto Print Set the automatic printing functionality. = disabled ON STABILITY = printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met. -
Page 41: Save To Usb
“sample name”, “gross weight”, “tare weight”, “net weight”, and “signature column”. You can use the OHAUS Label Designer software to edit the label template. Please download the software via the OHAUS website Please contact an authorized dealer to obtain the software manual. Refer to the software instructions for details on how to set up the Label Designer. -
Page 42: Glp And Gmp Data
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-41 5.7 GLP and GMP Data Enter this menu to set the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) data and the Good Manufacturing Practices data. 5.7.1 GLP Data Sub-menu Header Balance Name User Name Project Name 5.7.2 Header Enables the printing of GLP headings. There are up to 5 headings available. Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available for each Header setting. -
Page 43: User Profiles
EN-42 ADVENTURER BALANCES 5.9.1 User Profiles You can create a new user, edit the authority of the user, or delete the user. To create a new user: ⚫ Short press Create button, enter user’s name, and then short press the Save button to confirm. To edit the user authority: Select the ⚫... -
Page 44: Change Password
ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-43 User Management Preset Authority Table Administ Setup and Program Supervisor Ordinary User rator Create/delete an √ (Only edit ordinary √ account users) Edit an account √ User data √ √ Edit a user’s name √ √ Modify the password √... -
Page 45: Legal For Trade (Lft)
EN-44 ADVENTURER BALANCES LEGAL FOR TRADE (LFT) When the balance is used in trade or a legally controlled application it must be set up, verified and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met. -
Page 46: Printing
Cal Test operation, and echo print commands sent to the scale. SPDC Software The Serial Port Data Collection or SPDC software is provided by Ohaus and can be used on operating systems that do not have the HyperTerminal software mentioned above. -
Page 47: Printout Examples
Balance ID: B234567890 Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Weighing... - Page 48 Balance ID: B234567890 Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Density Determination...
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Page 49: Maintenance
1/15/2014 14:22 Balance ID: B234567890 Balance ID: B234567890 Balance Type: AX224N Balance Type: AX224N Balance Name: Adventurer Balance Name: Adventurer User Name: ohaus User Name: ohaus Project Name: ax Project Name: ax Totalization Formulation Total: 734.6187 g Net Comp. Total: 11.4528 g Gross: 93.2557 g G... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
8.4 Service Information If the troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, contact an Authorized Ohaus Service Agent. Please visit our website to locate the Ohaus office nearest you. An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to assist you. -
Page 51: Technical Data
EN-50 ADVENTURER BALANCES TECHNICAL DATA 9.1 Specifications Equipment Ratings Indoor use only • Altitude: Up to 2000 m • Operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C • Humidity: maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31° C • decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C •... - Page 52 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-51 TABLE 9-1. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) InCal Model AX85 AX125D AX225D Maximum Capacity (g) 82/120 102/220 (Fine range/Full range) Readability d, Fine Range (mg) 0.01 0.01 0.01 Readability d, Full Range (mg) 0.01 Repeatability (sd.) , ≤5% of Full Load (mg) 0.01 Repeatability (sd.), 5% of Full Load to Fine 0.02...
- Page 53 EN-52 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-2. SPECIFICATIONS Model AX124 AX124/E AX224 AX224/E AX324 Capacity 120g 120g 220g 220g 320g Readability d 0.0001g Repeatability (sd.), ≤5% of Full 0.00008g Load Repeatability (sd.), 5% of Full 0.0001g Load to Full Range Linearity Deviation, Typical ±0.00006g Linearity Deviation ±0.0002g...
- Page 54 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-53 TABLE 9-3. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model AX223 AX223/E AX423 AX423/E AX523 AX523/E AX623 AX623/E Capacity 220g 220g 420g 420g 520g 520g Readability d 0.001g Repeatability (sd.), 0.0008g ≤5% of Full Load Repeatability (sd.), 5% of Full Load to 0.001g Full Range Linearity Deviation,...
- Page 55 EN-54 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-4. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model: AX422 AX422/E AX822 AX822/E Capacity 420g 420g 820g 820g Readability d 0.01g Repeatability 0.01g (std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) ± 0.02g Span Calibration Points 100g, 200g 100g, 200g 200g, 400g 200g, 400g 300g,400g 300g,400g 600g, 800g...
- Page 56 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-55 TABLE 9-5. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model AX622 AX622/E AX1502 AX1502/E AX2202 AX2202/E AX4202 AX4202/E AX5202 AX6202 AX6202/E Capacity 620g 620g 1520g 1520g 2200g 2200g 4200g 4200g 5200g 6200g 6200g Readability d 0.01g Repeatability (sd.), 0.008g ≤5% of Full Load Repeatability (sd.), 5% of Full Load to 0.01g...
- Page 57 EN-56 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-6. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model: AX4201 AX4201/E AX8201 AX8201/E AX12001 AX12001/E Capacity 4200g 4200g 8200g 8200g 12000g 12000g Readability d 0.1g Repeatability (sd.), ≤5% 0.08g of Full Load Repeatability (sd.), 5% 0.1g of Full Load to Full Range Linearity Deviation, ±0.06g...
- Page 58 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-57 TABLE 9-7. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Model AX85M AX125DM AX225DM AX124M AX224M AX324M AX223M AX423M AX523M AX623M 82g/120g 102g/220g 120g 220g 320g 220g 420g 520g 620g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.01g 0.01g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.00001/ 0.00001/ 0.00001 0.0001g 0.001g 0.0001...
- Page 59 EN-58 ADVENTURER BALANCES TABLE 9-8. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) MODEL AX1502M AX2202M AX4202M AX5202M AX6202M AX8201M AX12001M 1520g 2200g 4200g 5200g 6200g 8200g 12000g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.01g 0.1g 0.1g Approval Class Repeatability (sd.), ≤5% 0.008g 0.08g of Full Load (g) Repeatability (sd.), 5% of Full Load to Full 0.01g...
- Page 60 ADVENTURER BALANCES EN-59 TABLE 9-9. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) AX423N Model AX224N AX223N/E AX523N/E AX623N/E AX622N/E AX1502N/E AX2202N/E AX4202N/E AX6202N/E AX8201N/E AX120001N/E AX423N/E 220g 220g 420g 520g 620g 620g 1520g 2200g 4200g 6200g 8200g 12000g 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g...
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Page 61: Drawings And Dimensions
EN-60 ADVENTURER BALANCES Drawings and Dimensions Fully assembled dimensions Figure 9-1. Draft Shield models Figure 9-2. Non-Draft Shield models 9.2 Parts and Accessories TABLE 9-5. ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Auxiliary Display AD7-RS 30472064 SF40A Impact Printer 80241992 Density Determination Kit 80253384 Sinker Glass for Density Kit 83034024... -
Page 62: Communication
9.4 The USB Interface Handshake 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 63 When using the USB interface with programs Example of Windows XP Hardware Wizard that limit the number of COM port designations (e.g. Ohaus MassTracker allows only COM1, 2, 3, & 4), it may be necessary to assign one of these port numbers to the new virtual port.
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Page 64: Software Updates
Once Auto-Print is activated in the menu, the balance will send data as required. If there is data in the print buffer the printer will finish printing this data. SOFTWARE UPDATES Ohaus is continuously improving its balance software. To obtain the latest release, please contact your Authorized Ohaus Dealer or Ohaus Corporation. -
Page 65: 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 the OHAUS website. EN 61326-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 UL Std. - Page 66 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.
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