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  • Page 1 Adventurer Pro Balances Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adventurer Pro EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................EN-3 Description ....................EN-3 Features ....................EN-3 Safety Precautions ..................EN-3 INSTALLATION ................... EN-4 Unpacking ....................EN-4 Installing Components ................EN-4 2.2.1 Assembly of Models AV412, AV812, AV2101, AV2102, AV3102, AV4101, AV4102, AV8101 ............. EN-4 2.2.2 Assembly of Models AV64, AV114, AV213, AV264, AV313, AV413, AV513 ..................
  • Page 4 EN-2 Adventurer Pro TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Application Modes ................... EN-17 3.5.1 Weighing ................... EN-17 3.5.2 Parts Counting ................EN-17 3.5.3 Percent Weighing ................ EN-18 3.5.4 Check Weighing ................. EN-19 3.5.5 Animal Weighing ................. EN-20 3.5.6 Display Hold ................EN-21 3.5.7 Totalize ..................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Adventurer Pro EN-3 1 INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ohaus Adventurer Pro balances. Please read the manual completely before using the balance. 1.1 Description The Adventurer Pro balances are precision weighing instruments that will provide you with years of service if properly cared for.
  • Page 6: Installation

    EN-4 Adventurer Pro 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking Carefully remove your Adventurer Pro balance and each of its components from the package. Save the packaging to ensure safe storage and transport. 2.2 Installing Components Use the illustrations and instructions below to identify and assemble your Adventurer Pro model with its components.
  • Page 7 Adventurer Pro EN-5 2.2.2 Assembly of Models AV64, AV114, AV213, AV264, AV313, AV413, AV513C, AV53C Note: Assembly instructions also apply to models with the suffix C, CR, CU, R or U. 1. Insert the Platform Assembly on the Mounting Cone in the center of the balance. 2.
  • Page 8: Assembly Of Models Av64, Av114, Av213, Av264, Av313, Av413, Av513

    EN-6 Adventurer Pro 2.2.2 Assembly of Models AV64, AV114, AV213, AV264, AV313, AV413, AV513, AV53C (Cont.) 4. Install the glass doors in the sides of the Draft Shield framework. Note: The glass doors must be inserted in the Draft Shield framework before inserting the top door; likewise, you must remove the top door before you remove the side doors.
  • Page 9 Adventurer Pro EN-7 2.2.2 Assembly of Models AV64, AV114, AV213, AV264, AV313, AV413, AV513C, AV53C (Cont.) 6. Install the top door panel. • Insert the top door in the Draft Shield by holding the door vertically over the top of the Draft Shield framework, as shown.
  • Page 10: Assembly Of Model Av53

    EN-8 Adventurer Pro 2.2.3 Assembly of Model AV53 Note: Assembly instructions also apply to models with the suffix R or U. 1. Insert the Sub-platform on the mounting cone in the center of the balance. 2. Place the Weighing Pan on the Sub-platform. 3.
  • Page 11: Assembly Of Models Av212

    Adventurer Pro EN-9 2.2.4 Assembly of Models AV212 Note: Assembly instructions also apply to models with the suffix C, CR, CU, R or U. 1. Insert the Sub-platform on the Mounting Cone located in the center of the balance. 2. Place the Weighing Pan on the Sub-platform. 3.
  • Page 12: Connecting Power

    EN-10 Adventurer Pro 2.5 Connecting Power 2.5.1 AC Adapter Connect the AC Adapter to the wall outlet. Connect the plug into the receptacle on the rear of the balance. For use with CSA Certified (or equivalent approved) power source, which must have a limited circuit output.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Adventurer Pro EN-11 3 OPERATION 3.1 Overview of Controls & Display Functions 3.1.1 Models AV53, AV212, AV412, AV812, AV2101, AV4101, AV8101 2 3 4 Top Views Bottom View Rear View 3.1.2 Models AV64, AV64C, AV114, AV114C, AV212C, AV53C, AV213, AV213C, AV313, AV313C, AV264, AV264C, AV412C, AV413, AV413C, AV513C, AV812C, AV2101C, AV2102, AV2102C, AV3101C, AV3102, AV4101C, AV4102, AV4102C, AV8101C Top Views...
  • Page 14: Data Label

    EN-12 Adventurer Pro 3.1 Overview of Controls and Display Functions (Cont.) Digital Display Window TABLE 3.1-1 ADVENTURER PRO CONTROLS AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS. No. Description No. Description 1 On / Zero / Off / Yes Button 18 Lock Switch 2 Print Unit / No Button 19 Primary (7 segment) display 3 Level Bubble 20 Brackets...
  • Page 15: Button Control Functions

    Adventurer Pro EN-13 3.2 Button Control Functions Four multifunction buttons are used to to operate the balance and navigate the menus. The function of each button is shown below. Press and Release Press and Hold Back Exit Menu Function Tare Print Function On/Zero...
  • Page 16: Using The Button Control Functions

    EN-14 Adventurer Pro 3.3 Using the Button Control Functions 3.3.1 Setting the Balance to Zero Remove the load from the pan and press the Zero button to set the display to zero. When the weighing pan or platform is empty, The Center of Zero indicator turns on when the measurement is within + 1/4 d of the zero setting.
  • Page 17: Menu Structure

    Adventurer Pro EN-15 3.4 MENU 3.4.1 Menu Structure The Adventurer Pro balance menu structure is illustrated below. SETUP (3.7.3) CALIBRATION (3.7.1) READOUT (3.7.4) Legal Trade Auto Zero Internal Calibration (InCal) Auto Tare Filter Span Auto Off Gross Ind. Linearity Back Light * End Read Calibration test (CalTest) End Setup...
  • Page 18: Menu Navigation

    EN-16 Adventurer Pro 3.4.2 Menu Navigation The Adventurer Pro menu structure consists of three levels. The top level is the main menu which consists of a number of sub-menus. Enter TOP LEVEL CALIBRATION SETUP READOUT MODE UNIT PRINT-1 PRINT-2 LOCKOUT RESET GLP PRINT GLP DATA...
  • Page 19: Application Modes

    Adventurer Pro EN-17 3.5 Application Modes The Adventurer Pro balance incorporates Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing, Display Hold and Totalize application modes. The default setting has the weighing mode turned on and all other application modes turned off. Note: Before using any application modes, they must be turned on in the Mode menu (See Section 3.3.4).
  • Page 20: Percent Weighing

    EN-18 Adventurer Pro 3.5.2 Parts Counting (Cont.) Place the specified number of parts on the pan. Press the Function button to accept. The primary display will now indicate the number of parts. The weight is shown on the secondary display. Pressing the Function button momentarily displays the APW on the secondary display.
  • Page 21: Check Weighing

    Adventurer Pro EN-19 3.5.3 Percent Weighing (Cont.) Place the sample on the pan and press the Function button. This example illustrates 50 grams as the reference weight. Remove the reference weight and place the item to be compared on the pan. The balance indicates the actual percentage on the primary display.
  • Page 22: Animal Weighing

    EN-20 Adventurer Pro 3.5.4 Check Weighing (Cont.) Editing Limits The limits are edited one digit at a time. The digit being edited is blinking. Its value can be incremented by pressing the No button or decremented by pressing the Back button. When the desired value is displayed, press the Yes button to accept the value and proceed to the next digit.
  • Page 23: Display Hold

    Adventurer Pro EN-21 3.5.5 Animal Weighing (Cont.) Completed Animal Cycle The primary display shows the weight of the animal and the secondary display alternates between ANIMAL and HOLD. Automatic Mode The balance returns to the Ready condition when the animal is removed from the pan. If the Function button is pressed before the animal is removed from the pan, the primary display shows the actual weight and the secondary display alternates between ANIMAL and CLEAR PAN until the animal is removed from the pan.
  • Page 24: Totalize

    EN-22 Adventurer Pro 3.5.7 Totalize Totalize measures the cumulative weight of items. Refer to Section 3.4.3 to enable totalizing. Press Mode , then release the button when Totalize is displayed. The primary display shows the current weight. The secondary display alternates between TOTALIZE and the current totalized weight.
  • Page 25: Battery Operation

    Adventurer Pro EN-23 3.6.2 Battery Operation Refer to Section 5.2 to determine if your Adventurer Pro model operates on battery power when AC power is not supplied. Models with the battery operation feature will display the battery change indicator, as shown below. If batteries are installed and AC power is not present, the balance operation is affected as follows: •...
  • Page 26: Balance Settings

    EN-24 Adventurer Pro 3.7 Balance Settings Refer to Section 3.4.2 to enter and navigate the menus. 3.7.1 Calibration Adventurer Pro balances offer a choice of five calibration methods: Internal Calibration (InCAL Span Calibration, Linearity Calibration, Calibration Test and Calibration Adjust. •...
  • Page 27 Adventurer Pro EN-25 Internal Calibration (InCal models) Models equipped with the internal calibration can be calibrated without using an external weight. With the balance on, press and hold the Menu-Cal button until MENU CALIBRATE is displayed, then release the button. Press Yes to initiate the internal calibration process.
  • Page 28 EN-26 Adventurer Pro Linearity Calibration NOTICE: Linearity Calibration is required only if the linearity error exceeds tolerance in specification table. With the balance on, press and hold the Menu-Cal button until MENU CALIBRATE is displayed, then release the button. CALIBRATE (blinking). Press the Yes button to enter calibration.
  • Page 29 Adventurer Pro EN-27 Calibration Test (InCal models) Calibration test allows a check of a known calibration mass against the last stored calibration information in the balance. Press and hold the Menu-Cal button until MENU CALIBRATE is displayed. Press Yes to enter calibration. Press No until CAL TEST is displayed.
  • Page 30 EN-28 Adventurer Pro Calibration Adjust (InCal models) 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 on the platform and note the difference (in divisions) between the nominal mass value and the actual reading.
  • Page 31 Adventurer Pro EN-29...
  • Page 32: Setup

    EN-30 Adventurer Pro 3.7.3 Setup Gross Ind. Allows setting the gross indicator to G (gross), SETUP B (brutto) or Off. Legal Trade On/Off Auto Tare On/Off Auto Off Off, 1, 2, 5 min End Read Back Light On/Off End Setup Press the Yes button to advance to the Mode submenu.
  • Page 33: Unit

    Adventurer Pro EN-31 Enter the Factor, following the instructions for Display Hold Editing Limits in Section 3.5.4. Enter the Use to set the Display Hold Mode to Auto, Semi- Exponent and LSD using the Yes No buttons. automatic or Manual. Totalize Use to set the Totalize Mode to Auto, Manual or Factor...
  • Page 34 EN-32 Adventurer Pro 3.7.7 Print-1 and Print-2 (Cont.) Layout Determines the format of data output to a printer PRINT-1 or computer. If Line Format is set to Multi, a Output When Stable On/Off multi-line printout is generated. If it is set to GLP Tare On/Off Single, a single line printout is generated.
  • Page 35: Rs232-1 And Rs232-2

    Adventurer Pro EN-33 Entering a User ID or Project ID 3.7.8 RS232-1 and RS232-2 (Cont.) Enter the user or Project ID one character at a When the balance is operated from batteries, time. The character to be entered is highlighted the menu item is available and the default setting by a blinking cursor (underscore).
  • Page 36: Glp Print

    EN-34 Adventurer Pro 3.7.10 GLP Print Unit Select GLP items to be printed by setting them to Select Yes to return all Unit menu items to their factory settings. GLP PRINT Time On/Off Print-1 Balance ID On/Off User ID On/Off Select Yes to return all Print-1 menu items to Project ID On/Off...
  • Page 37: Lockout

    OIML, EEC, NTEP and Setup Measurement Canada weights and measures Set On to lock the Setup Menu. regulations. Contact Ohaus for further details about availability. Readout Set On to lock the Readout Menu. When the LEGAL TRADE menu item setting is...
  • Page 38: Sealing Access To The Balance Settings

    To regain access to the locked balance settings, break the seal and press the recessed Lock switch momentarily while OHAUS is displayed during power up. Sealing the Balance Wire Seal Paper Seal...
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the balance, as the finish may be damaged. 4.3 Troubleshooting The following table lists common problems, possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact Ohaus or your authorized Ohaus dealer. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Balance will not turn on •...
  • Page 40: Service Information

    If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, contact your authorized 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.
  • Page 41: Accessories

    Adventurer Pro EN-39 4.5 Parts (Cont.) Description Ohaus Part Number In-Use Cover Kit (10 x 7.6 in. / 25.4 x 19.3 cm housing) 12103980 In-Use Cover Kit (11.8 x 8.7 in. / 30 x 22 cm housing) 12103879 Top Door Kit 12103873 Glass Door Kit (8.7 in.
  • Page 42: Technical Data

    EN-40 Adventurer Pro 5. TECHNICAL DATA Ambient conditions The technical data are valid under the following ambient conditions: • Ambient temperature: 10 °C to 30 °C • Relative humidity: 15 % to 80 % at 31 °C non-condensing, decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C •...
  • Page 43: Drawings

    Adventurer Pro EN-41 5.1 Drawings Figure 5-2 Figure 5-1 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Note: See table on next page for model designations and dimensions.
  • Page 44 EN-42 Adventurer Pro 5.2 Drawings (Cont.) FIGURE MODELS OVERALL HEIGHT OVERALL WIDTH OVERALL DEPTH 30 cm 22 cm 30 cm AV64, AV64C, AV114, 12 in 8.7 in 11.8 in. AV114C, AV264, AV264C 19 cm 22 cm 30 cm AV53C, AV213, AV213C, 7.5 in.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Adventurer Pro EN-43 5. TECHNICAL DATA 5.2 Specifications Item Number AV64 AV114 AV264 AV213 AV313 AV413 AV53* AV53C** AV513C** AV64C** AV114C** AV264C** AV213C** AV313C** AV413C** Capacity Readability 0.001 0.001 0.0001 0.0001 Repeatability 0.001 0.001 0.0001 0.0001 (Std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) ±0.002 ±0.002 ±0.002...
  • Page 46: Specifications (Cont)

    EN-44 Adventurer Pro 5. TECHNICAL DATA 5.2 Specifications (cont) Item Number AV2102 AV212* AV412* AV812* AV212C** AV412C** AV812C** AV2102C** Capacity 2100 Readability 0.01 Repeatability 0.01 (Std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) ±0.02 Weighing Units † Milligram, Gram, Kilogram, Ounce, Pound, Carat, Pennyweight, Ounce Troy, Grain, Newton, Hong Kong Tael, Singapore Tael, Taiwan Tael, Momme, Tical, Baht, Mesghal, Tola, Custom Application Modes Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal Weighing, Display Hold,...
  • Page 47 Adventurer Pro EN-45 5. TECHNICAL DATA 5.2 Specifications (cont) Item Number AV3102 AV4102 AV2101* AV4101* AV8101* AV2101C* AV4101C* AV8101C* AV3102C** AV4102C** Capacity 3100 4100 2100 4100 8100 2100 4100 8100 Readability 0.01 Repeatability 0.01 (Std. dev.) (g) Linearity (g) ±0.02 ±0.2 Weighing Units †...
  • Page 48: Capacity X Readability

    EN-46 Adventurer Pro 5.3 Capacity x Readability Unit AV53 AV64 AV114 AV264 AV213 AV53C AV64C AV114C AV264C AV213C baht 3.3553 x 0.0001 4.27632 x 0.00001 7.23684 x 0.00001 17.10526 x 0.00001 13.8158 x 0.0001 carat 255.000 x 0.005 325.0000 x 0.0005 550.0000 x 0.0005 999.995 / 1300.000 x 1050.000 x...
  • Page 49 Adventurer Pro EN-47 5.3 Capacity x Readability (cont.) Unit AV313 AV413 AV513 AV212 AV412 AV812 AV313C AV413C AV513C AV212C AV412C AV812C baht 20.3947 x 26.9737 x 33.5526 x 0.001 13.816 x 0.001 26.974 x 0.001 53.289 x 0.001 0.0001 0.0001 carat 1550.000 x 2050.000 x...
  • Page 50 EN-48 Adventurer Pro 5.3 Capacity x Readability (cont.) Unit AV2102 AV3102 AV4102 AV2101 AV4101 AV8101 AV2102C AV3102C AV4102C AV2101C AV4101C AV8101C baht 138.158 x 0.001 203.947 x 0.001 269.737 x 0.001 138.16 x 0.01 269.74 x 0.01 532.89 x 0.01 carat 105.000 x 0.05 15500.00 x 0.05 20500.00 x 0.05 10500.0 x 0.5...
  • Page 51: Communication

    Adventurer Pro EN-49 5.4 Communication The balance is equipped with an RS232 interface (COM1). Some models are also equipped with a second RS232 interface (COM2). Connecting the balance to a computer enables you to operate the balance from the computer, as well as receive data such as displayed weight. 5.4.1 Commands Commands listed in the following table will be acknowledged by the balance.
  • Page 52: Connections

    * External PRINT and/or TARE switches may be installed as shown in the diagram. Momentary contact switches must be used. To enable this feature, contact Ohaus Aftermarket. A 6-pin Mini DIN connector is provided when the optional second RS232 interface is installed.
  • Page 53 Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related. For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.ohaus.com, choose your country then search for WEEE. Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.
  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ISO 9001 Registration In 1994 Ohaus Corporation, USA, was awarded a certificate of registration to ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritus Quality International (VQI), confirming that the Ohaus quality management system is compliant with the ISO 9001 standard’s requirements.
  • Page 56 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 © 2011 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved *80251161* P/N 80251161B Printed in China...

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