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OHAUS Ranger RC Instruction Manual

OHAUS Ranger RC Instruction Manual

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

    Terminal settings (TERMINAL) ............30 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) .........31 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) ....34 Interface description ..............35 OHAUS interface commands ............35 SICS interface commands ..............37 TOLEDO Continuous mode ..............40 Event and error messages ..............42 Technical data and accessories ............44 Technical data ................44...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Ranger RC Appendix ..................50 Information for certified scales in EC countries ........50 Safety checks .................50 Table of Geo Values ................51 Sample protocols ................54 Index ....................55...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Ranger RC Introduction 1 Introduction Safety instructions CAUTION! Do not use Ranger RC in hazardous areas! Our product range includes special devices for hazardous areas. DANGER! Electric shock hazard! Always pull out the mains plug before any work on the device.

  • Page 6: Description

    Introduction Ranger RC 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.
  • Page 7 Ranger RC Introduction 1.2.1 Overview Display Scale specifications Load plate Adjustable foot Keys Power supply connection Optional interface RS232 interface...
  • Page 8 Introduction Ranger RC 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...
  • Page 9 Ranger RC 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...

  • Page 10: Putting Into Operation

    Introduction Ranger RC 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.
  • 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 RC 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.

  • Page 13: Weighing With Tare

    Ranger RC 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.

  • Page 14: Calling Up The Gross Weight And Tare Value

    Operation Ranger RC Calling up the gross weight and tare value G/N/T. 1. Press The gross weight is displayed for 2 seconds. G/N/T 2. Press again while the gross weight is displayed. The tare value is displayed. After a few seconds, the scale changes back to the net weight display.

  • Page 15: Printing Results

    Ranger RC Operation 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.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Operation Ranger RC 2.11 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 17: Counting

    Ranger RC Counting 3 Counting The Ranger RC compact scales 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.

  • Page 18: Counting With Variable Reference Quantity

    Counting Ranger RC Counting with variable reference quantity If VAr-SPL ON is set in the menu, it is possible to select from 5 preset reference Sample Size. quantities via Press Sample Size as often as necessary until th e display above the key has changed to the desired reference quantity.

  • Page 19: Counting With Automatic Reference Determination

    Ranger RC Counting Counting with automatic reference determination Prerequisite A-SMPL ON is set in the menu. ➜ Place the number of pieces displayed above the key Sample Size into the container. The scale automatically determines the average piece weight and then shows the quantity.
  • Page 20 Counting Ranger RC 3.7.2 Counting with a bulk scale Prerequisite The connected second scale is configured as bulk scale. Sample 10 Sample Size. 1. Place the reference parts on the first scale and press The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in pieces (PCS).

  • Page 21: Settings In The Menu

    Ranger RC Settings in the menu 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.
  • Page 22 Settings in the menu Ranger RC 4.1.2 Selecting and setting parameters COdE tErMINL COMMUNI APPLIC dIAGNOS SCALE COM 2 dISPLAY tArE dEVICE ACCESS rESEt COM 1 PWr.OFF b.LIGHt SLEEP MOdE PriNtEr PArAMEt rSt. COMX Scrolling on one level Scroll forward: Press No .

  • Page 23: Overview

    Ranger RC 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...

  • Page 24: Level 6 Page

    Settings in the menu Ranger RC Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page COMMUNI COM 1/COM 2 MOdE Print A.Print CONtINU dIALOG CONt.OLd dIAL.OLd dt-b GrOSS ON, OFF tArE ON, OFF ON, OFF dt-G...
  • Page 25 Ranger RC Settings in the menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page COMMUNI OPtION EtH.NEt IP.AddrS, SUbNEt, GAtEWAY USb tESt IN 1 ... 4 diGitAL OFF, ZErO, tArE, Print, rEF 10, rEF n, SCALE, Unit OUT 1 ...

  • Page 26: Scale Settings (Scale)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RC Scale settings (SCALE) 4.3.1 SCALE1/SCALE2 – Selecting scale This menu item only appears if an analog second scale or a weighing platform is con- nected. 4.3.2 CAL – calibration (adjustment) This menu item is not available for certified scales without internal calibration weight.

  • Page 27: Stabili Fast Standrd Precise

    Ranger RC Settings in the menu 4.3.4 TARE – tare function Switching on/off automatic taring A-tArE Switching on/off chain tare CHAIn.tr Switching on/off automatic taring with automatic clearing of the tare weight when the A.CL-tr load is removed from scale 4.3.5...

  • Page 28: Application Settings (Application)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RC 4.3.8 FACT – automatic temperature-dependent adjustment This menu item appears only on scales with an internal calibration weight. Defining the temperature difference for automatic calibration TEMP Switching off automatic calibration in the case of a temperature difference •...

  • Page 29: A-Smpl On, Off

    Ranger RC Settings in the menu Automatic determination of the average piece weight A-SMPL After taring, the average piece weight is determined with the next weight placed • on the scale and the displayed reference quantity No automatic determination of the average piece weight •...

  • Page 30: Terminal Settings (Terminal)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RC 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 31: 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 32 Settings in the menu Ranger RC 4.6.3 COM1/COM2 -> PARAMET – communication parameter Selecting baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud bAUd Selecting parity: 7 none, 8 none, 7 odd, 8 odd, 7 even, 8 even...
  • Page 33 Ranger RC Settings in the menu Configuring outputs 1 ... 4 • OUT 1 ... 4 Output not assigned • Stable weight value • StAbLE Minimum weight not reached • bEL.MIN Minimum weight reached or exceeded • AbV.MIN Insufficient load •...

  • Page 34: Diagnosis And Printing Out Of The Menu Settings (Diagnos)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RC 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 35: Interface Description

    Ranger RC Interface description 5 Interface description OHAUS interface commands The Ranger RC 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 36 Interface description Ranger RC 5.1.4 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...

  • Page 37: 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 38 Interface description Ranger RC Command Meaning P101 Print out stable weight value P102 Print out current weight value immediately Power On/Off SIRU Send weight value in the current unit immediately and repeat Send weight value in the current unit immediately...
  • Page 39 Ranger RC Interface description 5.2.2 Requirements for communication between scale and PC The scale must be connected to the RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet interface of a • PC with a suitable cable. The interface of the scale must be set to "Dialog" mode, see Section 4.6.1.

  • Page 40: Toledo Continuous Mode

    Interface description Ranger RC 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 41 Ranger RC Interface description 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...

  • Page 42: Event And Error Messages

    Event and error messages Ranger RC 6 Event and error messages Error Cause Remedy Display Dark Back lighting set too dark Set back lighting (b.LIGHt) • brighter No mains voltage Check mains • Unit switched off Switch on unit •...
  • Page 43 Ranger RC Event and error messages Error Cause Remedy Unstable weight value when Ensure stable surroundings • referencing Ensure that the weighing pan is freely movable Adjust vibration adapter Printout not yet ended End printout • Repeat required action Switching the weighing unit End dynamic weighing •...

  • Page 44: Technical Data And Accessories

    7 Technical data and accessories Technical data 7.1.1 Type key The Ranger RC compact scales are available with various capacities and plat- forms that can be seen from the complete type designation. Example RC6RS compact scale with capacity 6 kg and small platform...
  • Page 45 Technical data and accesories Ranger RC RC..S, RC..M Housing Diecast aluminum housing; chromium nickel steel weighing pan • Dimensions, see Page 47 • Protection Class (IEC 529, IP43 (not with Ethernet interface) • DIN 40050, EN60529) Mains connection Direct connection to the mains (MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of...
  • Page 46 Technical data and accessories Ranger RC 7.1.3 Weighing ranges and readability RC..S The RC..S compact scales with strain gaug e weighing cells are supplied in the con- figuration 2 x 3000 d. Higher legibilities are available from the factory with the optional "Premium"...
  • Page 47 Ranger RC Technical data and accessories 7.1.5 Dimensions RC..S.. RC..R.. – – RC..L.. – – Dimenions in mm 7.1.6 Net weights Model without battery with battery with internal calibration weight (without battery) RC..RS 4.6 kg 5.3 kg – RC..LS 8.2 kg 8.9 kg...
  • Page 48 Technical data and accessories Ranger RC 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...

  • Page 49: Accessories

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

  • Page 50: 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 51: Table Of Geo Values

    Ranger RC 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.
  • Page 52 Appendix Ranger RC 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 53 Ranger RC 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 54: Sample Protocols

    Appendix Ranger RC Sample protocols Weighing with tare Dynamic weighing Printout with header G = Gross weight N = Net weight T = Tare Dyn WT = dynamically determined weight Protocol of the scale settings (menu point List, see page 34) SOFTWARE VER 16-1-1.04...

  • Page 55: Index

    Ranger RC Index 9 Index Accessories ......49 OHAUS commands....35 Weighing ranges ..... 46 Adjustment ......26 Weighing unit......26 Operator menu......21 Alignment ....... 10 Weight ........47 Options.......6, 32 Ambient conditions ....45 Applications......44 Zeroing........12 Password........21 Auxiliary scale......20 Power supply ......11...
  • Page 56 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 58 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 *22017167* P/N 22017167 ©2007 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved Printed in Germany...

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