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OHAUS Ranger RP Series Instruction Manual

OHAUS Ranger RP Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Ranger RP Compact Scales Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Scale settings (SCALE) ..............34 Application settings (APPLICATION) ..........37 Terminal settings (TERMINAL) ............41 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) .........42 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) ....46 Interface description ..............48 OHAUS interface commands ............48 SICS interface commands ..............50 TOLEDO Continuous mode ..............53...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Ranger RP Event and error messages ..............55 Technical data and accessories ............57 Technical data ................57 Accessories ...................63 Appendix ..................64 Information for certified scales in EC countries ........64 Safety checks .................64 Table of Geo Values ................65 Sample protocols ................68 Index ....................69...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    On the rear side of the device, maintain a clearance of at least 3 cm in order to prevent the mains cable bending too much. CAUTION! On no account open the device! The warranty is void if this stipulation is ignored. The device may only be opened by authorized persons. Call OHAUS Service.

  • Page 6: Description

    Introduction Ranger RP CAUTION! Handle the compact scale with care. The scale is a precision instrument. When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load plate holder with a solid object! Do not put excessive loads on the scale. Avoid banging the weighing pan.
  • Page 7 Ranger RP Introduction 1.2.1 Overview Display Scale specifications Load plate Adjustable foot Numerical keys Function keys Power supply connection Optional interface RS232 interface...
  • Page 8 Introduction Ranger RP 1.2.2 Display 7-segment display, 7 digits, with decimal point Active interface Symbol for displaying gross and net values Active scale Weighing range display Battery charge level; only present on scales with a battery Weight units Selected reference quantity Symbols for optimizing the average piece weight and accumulating 10 Symbol for dynamic weighing 11 Graphic display of the weighing range, display for checkweighing...
  • Page 9 Ranger RP Introduction 1.2.3 Keypad Main functions Function in operating mode Function in the menu Switching device on / off, abort To the last menu item –End- Setting scale to zero Scrolling back Taring scale Scrolling forward Transfer key Activating menu item Long key press: Calling up menu Accepting selected setting Additional functions...

  • Page 10: Putting Into Operation

    Introduction Ranger RP Putting into operation 1.3.1 Selecting or changing the location The correct location is crucial to the accuracy of the weighing results! Select a stable, vibration-free and if possible a horizontal location. The ground must be able to safely bear the weight of the fully loaded scale. Observe the following environmental conditions: No direct sunlight •...
  • Page 11 Section 4.3.2. Note Partially certified scales (scales with first-level certification) must be certified by an authorised body or by the OHAUS Service. Call OHAUS Service. Scales with a built-in battery can work independently from the mains for approxi- mately 30 hours in normal operation. A prerequisite for this is that the background lighting is switched off and that no peripheral devices are connected.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Ranger RP 2 Operation Switching on and off Switching on Press ON/OFF. The scale conducts a display test. When the weight display appears, the scale is ready to weigh. Switching off Press ON/OFF. Before the display goes out, -OFF- appears briefly. Zeroing / Zero point correction Zeroing corrects the influence of slight changes on the load plate.

  • Page 13: Weighing With Tare

    Ranger RP Operation Weighing with tare 2.4.1 Taring Place the empty container on the scale and press TARE. The zero display and the symbol NET appear. The tare weight remains saved until it is cleared. 2.4.2 Clearing the tare Unload scale and press TARE. The symbol NET goes out, the zero display appears.
  • Page 14 Operation Ranger RP 2.4.5 Taring by calling up a saved tare value Ranger RP have a total of 100 memory locations for frequently used tare values, average piece weights, target weights and target quantities. In the factory setting, the memory locations 01 to 40 are reserved for tare values. The saved tare values are also preserved when the scale is switched off.

  • Page 15: Displaying The Capacity Available

    Ranger RP Operation 2.4.6 Chain tare Prerequisite The tare function CHAIn.tr is activated in the menu. With this function it is possible to tare several times if, for example, cardboard is placed between individual layers in a container. 1. Place the first container or packaging material on the scale and press TARE. The packaging weight is automatically saved as the tare weight, the zero display and the symbol NET appear.

  • Page 16: Weighing-In To A Target Weight And Checkweighing

    Operation Ranger RP With automatic start Prerequisite AVErAGE -> AUtO is selected in the menu. The weighing sample must be heavier than 5 scale divisions. 1. Place the weighing sample on the scale. The scale starts the dynamic weighing automatically. During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display, and the dynamic result is then displayed with the symbol *.
  • Page 17 Ranger RP Operation 2.7.2 Calling up target weights Enter the number of the memory location with the required target weight (factory setting: 81 ... 90) and press Mem briefly. The selected target weight and the tolerances are loaded from the memory and appear briefly in the display.

  • Page 18: Working With Identifications

    Operation Ranger RP Working with identifications Weighing series can be assigned 2 identification numbers ID1 and ID2 with up to 40 characters that are also printed out on the protocols. If for example a customer number and an article number are assigned, it can be clearly seen on the protocol which article was weighed for which customer.

  • Page 19: Displaying Info

    Ranger RP Operation 2.10 Displaying info Up to 13 different values to be displayed can be configured in the menu for the key Info. Depending on the configuration in the menu, see Section 4.4.5, the following values can be stored in any order (for example): Net quantity •...

  • Page 20: Totalising

    Operation Ranger RP 2.12 Totalising The compact scales Ranger RP can totalise weight values or pieces. Individual items can also be subtracted. A connected printer offers you the possibility of generating a printout for each individ- ual item and/or a complete printout. For settings in the menu, see Section 4.4.2. 2.12.1 Totalising items 1.

  • Page 21: Cleaning

    Ranger RP Operation 2.13 Cleaning CAUTION! Electric shock hazard! Before cleaning with a damp cloth, pull out the mains plug to disconnect the unit from the power supply. CAUTION! When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load plate holder with a solid object! This could damage the weighing cell.

  • Page 22: Counting

    Counting Ranger RP 3 Counting The compact scales Ranger RP have additional functions for piece counting. The relevant settings in the menu are described in Section 4.4.1. Counting parts into a container 1. Place the empty container on the scale and press TARE. The container is tared and the zero display appears.

  • Page 23: Counting Parts Out Of A Container

    Ranger RP Counting Counting parts out of a container TARE. 1. Place the full container on the scale and press The container is tared and the zero display appears. 2. Remove 10 reference parts and press Sample 10. -or- Remove the number of pieces displayed above the key Sample Size and press Sample Size.

  • Page 24: Reference Optimization

    Counting Ranger RP Reference optimization The greater the reference quantity, the more accurately the scale determines the number of pieces. 3.5.1 Automatic reference optimization rEF.OPt -> AUtO must be set in the menu for this. The symbol Auto Opt appears in the display.

  • Page 25: Counting By Calling Up A Saved Average Piece Weight

    Ranger RP Counting Counting by calling up a saved average piece weight The compact scales Ranger RP have a total of 100 memory locations for frequently used tare values, average piece weights, target weights and target quantities. In the factory setting, the memory locations 41 to 80 are reserved for average piece weights.

  • Page 26: Counting By Calling Up A Saved Target Quantity

    Counting Ranger RP Counting by calling up a saved target quantity The compact scales Ranger RP have a total of 100 memory locations for frequently used tare values, average piece weights, target weights and target quantities. In the factory setting, the memory locations 91 to 100 are reserved for target quanti- ties.

  • Page 27: Counting With Two Scales

    Ranger RP Counting 3.9.4 Clearing saved target quantities 1. Enter the number of the memory location with the target quantity to be cleared (fac- tory setting: 91 ... 100) and press Mem briefly. The saved target quantity with tolerances is displayed. 2.
  • Page 28 Counting Ranger RP 3.10.2 Counting with a bulk scale Prerequisite The connected second scale is configured as bulk scale. 1. Place the reference parts on the first scale and press Sample 10 or Sample Size. The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in pieces (PCS).

  • Page 29: Settings In The Menu

    Settings in the menu Ranger RP 4 Settings in the menu Settings can be changed and functions can be activated in the menu. This enables adaptation to individual weighing requirements. The menu consists of 6 main blocks containing various submenus on several levels. Operating the menu 4.1.1 Calling up the menu and entering the password...
  • Page 30 Settings in the menu Ranger RP 4.1.2 Selecting and setting parameters COdE tErMINL COMMUNI APPLIC dIAGNOS SCALE COM 1 COM 2 dISPLAY tArE dEVICE ACCESS rESEt PWr.OFF b.LIGHt SLEEP MOdE PriNtEr PArAMEt rSt. COMX Scrolling on one level Scroll forward: Press No. Scroll back: Press Back.

  • Page 31: Overview

    Ranger RP Settings in the menu Overview Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page SCALE SCALE1/SCALE2 dISPLAY UNIt1 g, kg, oz, lb, t UNIt2 g, kg, oz, lb, t rESOLU UNt.rOLL ON, OFF tArE A-tArE ON, OFF ChAIn.tr...
  • Page 32 Settings in the menu Ranger RP Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page MEMOrY CONFIG CLEAr.M SUrE? inFO.KEY INFO 1 ... Not.USEd, PCS NEt, GrOSS, tArE, INFO 13 APW, HIGHrES, ACCurCY, n, G tOtAL, N tOtAL, PCS.tOtL, tArGEt, dAtE, timE AVErAGE OFF, AUtO, MAnuAL...
  • Page 33 Ranger RP Settings in the menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page PriNtEr tEmPLat StdArd, tEMPLt1, tEMPLt2 ASCi.Fmt LINE.FMt MULtI SINGLE 1 ... 100 LENGtH , ;... SEPArAt 0 ... 9 Add LF 300 ...

  • Page 34: Scale Settings (Scale)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RP Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page dIAGNOS tESt SC intErN/ExtErN KboArd dISPLAY SNr2 LiSt LiSt2 LiSt.M WOrK.tim timE SHOW.tIM WEIGH SHOW.WGH rESEt.AL SUrE? Scale settings (SCALE) 4.3.1 SCALE1/SCALE2 –...
  • Page 35 Ranger RP Settings in the menu 4.3.3 DISPLAY – weighing unit and display accuracy Select weighing unit 1: g, kg, oz, lb, t UNIt1 Select weighing unit 2: g, kg, oz, lb, t UNIt2 Select readability (resolution), model-dependent rESOLU When UNT.rOLL is switched on, the weight value can be displayed in all available UNt.rOLL units and as pieces with Count...
  • Page 36 Settings in the menu Ranger RP Adaptation to the weighing process PrOCESS Universal setting for all weighing samples and normal weighing goods • UNIVEr Dispensing liquid or powdery weighing samples • dOSING Adjusting the weighing speed StAbILI The scale operates very fast. •...

  • Page 37: Application Settings (Application)

    Ranger RP Settings in the menu 4.3.10 RESET – resetting scale settings to factory settings Confirmation inquiry SUrE? Reset the scale settings to factory settings with • Do not reset scale settings with • Application settings (APPLICATION) 4.4.1 COUNT – settings for counting Adaptation of the reference quantity VAr-SPL The reference quantity can be changed in operating mode...
  • Page 38 Settings in the menu Ranger RP 4.4.2 ACCUMULATION – totalising Configure printout for accumulation PrINt Select interface for the connected printer / computer COM 1/COM 2 Printout for each individual item • LOt.PrINt Printout only at the end of accumulation •...
  • Page 39 Ranger RP Settings in the menu 4.4.4 MEMORY – configuring memory Configuring the memory partitions. CONFIG Ranger RP have a total of 100 memory localizations that can be assigned 40-40-10 to tare values, average piece weights, target weights and target quantities. Factory settings: 40 memory locations for tare values (01-40) •...
  • Page 40 Settings in the menu Ranger RP 4.4.5 INFO-KEY – assignment of the Info key Up to 13 additional values can be displayed via the key Info. INFO1 Info space not occupied • NOt.USEd Displays net weight in counting • PCS NEt Displays gross weight •...

  • Page 41: Terminal Settings (Terminal)

    Ranger RP Settings in the menu Terminal settings (TERMINAL) 4.5.1 DEVICE – Sleep mode, energy-saving mode and display backlighting This menu item only appears on devices in mains operation. SLEEP When SLEEP is activated, the scale switches off display and backlighting after the time period set when not in use.

  • Page 42: Configuring Interfaces (Communication)

    A.Print Ongoing output of all weight values via the interface CONtINU Bi-directional communication via OHAUS or MT-SICS commands, control of the dIALOG scale via PC As per CONtINU, see above, but with 2 fixed blanks in front of the unit (compatible CONt.OLd...
  • Page 43 Ranger RP Settings in the menu 4.6.2 COM1/COM2 -> PRINTER – settings for protocol printout This menu item only appears if the mode "Print" or "A.Print" is selected. Selecting protocol printout tEmPLat Standard printout • StdArd Printout in accordance with Template 1 •...
  • Page 44 Settings in the menu Ranger RP Configuration of the digital inputs/outputs diGitAL Configuring inputs 1 ... 4 IN 1 ... 4 Input not assigned • ZERO Key • ZErO TARE Key • tArE PRINT Key • PriNt C Key • CLEAr Sample 10 Key •...
  • Page 45 Ranger RP Settings in the menu 4.6.6 DEF.PRN – configuring templates Selecting Template 1 or Template 2 tEMPLt1/tEMPLt2 Select line LINE 1 ... 20 Line not used • NOt.USEd Line as header. The contents of the header must be defined via an interface com- •...

  • Page 46: Diagnosis And Printing Out Of The Menu Settings (Diagnos)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RP Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) tESt SC Internal Testing scale with internal calibration weight -Int CAL- appears in the display during the test. • After completion of the test, ideally *d=0.0g briefly appears in the display, after •...
  • Page 47 Ranger RP Settings in the menu Display of the operating time of the scale and the number of weighing operations WOrK.tim performed timE Operating time in hours, e.g. 56 h • SHOW.tim WEIGH Number of weighing operations, e. g. 135 •...

  • Page 48: Interface Description

    Interface description Ranger RP 5 Interface description OHAUS interface commands The Ranger RD scales support the OHAUS command set. With OHAUS commands, it is possible to configure, query and operate the scale from a PC. 5.1.1 Available OHAUS commands Command...
  • Page 49 Ranger RP Interface description 4.1.4 Output format Response to the P command Field 6 7 8 9 POL SP SP W W W W W W W SP UN UN SP ST SP N N N CR LF Field 1: POL = polarity, space if positive, - if negative Fields 2, 4, 6, 8: SP = space Field 3: W = weight up to 6 digits plus the decimal point Field 5: UN = unit of measure 1 or 2 characters...

  • Page 50: Sics Interface Commands

    PC. SICS commands are divided up into various levels. To use the MT-SICS commands, first send the OHAUS command PSI. To return to the OHAUS command set, send the OHAUS command POH.
  • Page 51 Ranger RP Interface description Command Meaning LEVEL 2 Calibrate with the external calibration weight Calibrate with the internal calibration weight Inquire or set scale ID Inquire or set current date Inquiry of scale type P100 Print out on the printer P101 Print out stable weight value P102...
  • Page 52 Interface description Ranger RP Command Meaning Set values for checkweighing Print out at every printer interface Average piece weight Restart SFIR Send weight value immediately and repeat quickly Send weight value immediately in high resolution Switch weight unit Send stable data record Send data record immediately SXIR Send data record immediately and repeat...

  • Page 53: Toledo Continuous Mode

    Ranger RP Interface description TOLEDO Continuous mode 5.3.1 TOLEDO Continuous commands The scale supports the following input commands in TOLEDO Continuous mode: Command Meaning P <CR><LF> Print out the current result T <CR><LF> Tare the scale Z <CR><LF> Zero the display C <CR><LF>...
  • Page 54 Interface description Ranger RP Status word A Status Bit Function Selection Decimal position 0.0X 0.00X 0.000X 0.0000X Numerical increment Status word B Status word C Function / value Function / value Gross / net: Net = 1 Sign: Negative = 1 Overload = 1 Movement = 1 Print request = 1...

  • Page 55: Event And Error Messages

    Unplug the mains plug then plug • it back in; switch unit off and then back on in battery mode Calibrate scale Call OHAUS Service Average piece weight too low Counting is not possible on this • scale with this average piece...
  • Page 56 EAROM checksum error Unplug the mains plug then plug • it back in; switch unit off and then back on in battery mode Call OHAUS Service Weight display unstable Restless installation location Adjust vibration adapter • Draft Avoid drafts •...

  • Page 57: Technical Data And Accessories

    Ranger RP Technical data and accessories 7 Technical data and accessories Technical data 7.1.1 Type key The Ranger RP are available with various capacities and platforms that can be seen from the complete type designation. Example RP6RS compact scale with capacity 6 kg and small platform compact scale with capacity 35 kg and large platform RP35LM RP3SM...
  • Page 58 Technical data and accessories Ranger RP 7.1.2 General data RP..S, RP..M Applications Weighing • Dynamic weighing • Counting with fixed or variable reference quantity • Counting with reference and bulk scale • Accumulating • Numerical definition of tare weights, average piece weights and reference quan- •...
  • Page 59 Ranger RP Technical data and accessories RP..S, RP..M Mains connection Direct connection to the mains (MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage): 230 V, 50 Hz, 70 mA • 240 V, 50 Hz, 70 mA • 120 V, 60 Hz, 90 mA •...
  • Page 60 Technical data and accessories Ranger RP 7.1.3 Weighing ranges and readability RP..S The RP..S compact scales with strain gauge weighing cells are supplied in the con- figuration 2 x 3000 d. Higher legibilities are available from the factory with the optional "Premium"...
  • Page 61 Ranger RP Technical data and accessories 7.1.5 Dimensions RP..S.. RP..R.. – – RP..L.. – – Dimenions in mm 7.1.6 Net weights Model without battery with battery with internal calibration weight (without battery) RP..RS 4.6 kg 5.3 kg – RP..LS 8.2 kg 8.9 kg –...
  • Page 62 Technical data and accessories Ranger RP 7.1.7 Interface connections The compact scale can be fitted with a maximum of 2 interfaces. The following com- binations are possible: COM1 COM2 Note RS232 – RS232 RS232 RS485 RS232 COM1 can be optionally operated as RS422 or RS485 RS232 Ethernet...

  • Page 63: Accessories

    Ranger RP Technical data and accessories Accessories Designation Order number In Use Cover for RP..R.. 21203719 In Use Cover for RP..L.. 21203720 RS232 Cable for PC 80500525 RS232 Cable for Second Scale 80500526 RS232 Cable for SF42 Printer 80500571 Anti-theft Device 80850000 Carrying Case for RP..R..

  • Page 64: Appendix

    Weighing instruments which are verified in two steps have no green "M" on the descriptive plate and bear the preceding identifaction mark on the packing label. The second step of the verification must be carried out by the approved OHAUS Service or by the W&M authorities. Please contact OHAUS Customer Service.

  • Page 65: Table Of Geo Values

    Ranger RP Appendix Table of Geo Values For weighing instruments verified at the manufacturer’s, the geo value indicates the country or geographical zone for which the instrument is verified. The geo value set in the instrument (e.g."Geo 18") appears briefly after switch-on or is specified on a label. Table GEO VALUES 3000e shows the geo values for European countries.
  • Page 66 Appendix Ranger RP Geographical latitude Geo value Country 47°44' – 49°46' Slovakia 45°26' – 46°35' Slovenia 36°00' – 43°47' Spain 55°20' – 62°00' Sweden 62°00' – 69°04' 45°49' – 47°49' Switzerland 35°51' – 42°06' Turkey 49°00' – 55°00' United Kingdom 55°00' –...
  • Page 67 Ranger RP Appendix ≤ 8.3.2 GEO VALUES 6000e/7500e OIML Class III (Height 1000 m) Geograhical latitude Geo value 00°00' – 12°44' 05°46' – 17°10' 12°44' – 20°45' 17°10' – 23°54' 20°45' – 26°45' 23°54' – 29°25' 26°45' – 31°56' 29°25' – 34°21' 31°56' –...

  • Page 68: Sample Protocols

    Appendix Ranger RP Sample protocols Weighing with tare Dynamic weighing Printout with header OHAUS CORP. www.ohaus.com G = Gross weight N = Net weight T = Tare Dyn WT = dynamically determined weight Protocol of the scale settings (menu point List, see page 46) SOFTWARE VER 5-2-1.04...

  • Page 69: Index

    Target weight ......16 Chain tare....... 15 Call up ......17 Checkweighing......16 Clear ........ 17 Configure memory ....39 OHAUS commands ....48 Save ........ 16 Continuous mode ....53 Operator menu......29 Terminal settings ..... 41 Counting parts ......22 Options.......6, 43...
  • Page 70 Ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery through the duration of the warranty period. During the warranty period Ohaus will repair, or, at its option, replace any component(s) that proves to be defective at no charge, provided that the product is returned, freight prepaid, to Ohaus.
  • Page 72 Ohaus Corporation 19A Chapin Road P.O. Box 2033 Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA Tel: (973) 377-9000 Fax: (973) 844-7177 www.ohaus.com with offices worldwide *22017173* P/N 22017173 ©2007 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved Printed in Germany...

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