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Scale settings (SCALE) ..............19 Application settings (APPLICATION) ..........21 Terminal settings (TERMINAL) ............22 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) .........23 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) ....26 OHAUS interface commands ............27 SICS interface commands ..............29 TOLEDO Continuous mode ..............32 Technical data ................36 Accessories ..................40 Information for certified scales in EC countries ........41...
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This user manual applies to the following types of compact scales: Ranger RD..S with strain gauge weighing cell, Protection Class IP43 • Ranger RD..S IP with strain gauge weighing cell, Protection Class IP65 • Ranger RD..M with MonoBloc, Protection Class IP43 •...
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Ranger RD Display Scale specifications Load plate Adjustable foot Keys Power supply connection Fast and fine pressure equalization, only with Protection Class IP65 Optional interface RS232 interface...
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Ranger RD Switching device on / off, abort To the last menu item Setting scale to zero Scrolling back Taring scale Scrolling forward Transfer key Activating menu item Long key press: Calling up menu Accepting selected setting Switching weight unit...
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Ranger RD Press The scale conducts a display test. When the weight display appears, the scale is ready to weigh. Press Before the display goes out, appears briefly. Zeroing corrects the influence of slight changes on the load plate. 1. Unload scale.
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Ranger RD Place the empty container on the scale and press The zero display and the symbol appear. The tare weight remains saved until it is cleared. Unload scale and press The symbol goes out, the zero display appears. Press The symbol goes out, the gross weight appears in the display.
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Ranger RD With the dynamic weighing function, it is possible to weigh restless weighing samples such as live animals. If this function is activated, the symbol appears in the dis- play. With dynamic weighing, the scale calculates the mean value from 56 weighing oper- ations within 4 seconds.
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Ranger RD 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. The menu differentiates between 2 operating levels: Operator and Supervisor. The Supervisor level can be protected by a password.
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Ranger RD Scroll forward: Press Scroll back: Press Press 1. Press The last menu item appears. 2. Press The inquiry appears. 3. Confirm inquiry with to save the settings and return to weighing mode. -or- Press to discard changes and return to weighing mode.
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Ranger RD This menu item is not available for certified scales without internal calibration weight. Internal For scales an internal calibration weight: 1. Unload scale. 2. Activate menu item with . The scale calibrates with the internal cali- bration weight.
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Ranger RD This menu item appears only if the service technician has saved a minimum weight. Switching minimum weight function on/off If the weight on the scale falls below the stored minimum weight, an * appears on the display in front of the weight indicator.
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Ranger RD This menu item only appears on devices in mains operation. When is activated, the scale switches off display and backlighting after the time period set when not in use. The display and backlighting are switched on again at the press of a key or if the weight changes.
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Manual data output to the printer with Automatic output of stable results to the printer (e. g. for series weighing operations) Ongoing output of all weight values via the interface Bi-directional communication via OHAUS or MT-SICS commands, control of the scale via PC As per...
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Ranger RD 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. Set to print weight value immediately (stable or unstable) after P command Set to print stable weight value after P command...
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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 Field 7: ST = stability status, space when stable, ? when unstable,...
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The scale supports the following input commands in TOLEDO Continuous mode: <CR><LF> Print out the current result <CR><LF> Tare the scale <CR><LF> Zero the display <CR><LF> Clear the current value x.xxx <CR><LF> Define tare Weight values are always sent in the following format in TOLEDO Continuous mode: SWA SWB SWC MSD –...
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No calibration Unplug the mains plug then plug • it back in; switch unit off and then back on in battery mode Calibrate scale Call OHAUS Service Printout not yet ended End printout • Repeat required action Switching the weighing unit End dynamic weighing •...
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The Ranger RD compact scales are available with various capacities. and platforms that can be seen from the complete type designation. RD6RS compact scale with capacity RD35LM compact scale with capacity RD3SM compact scale with capacity Applications Weighing • Dynamic weighing •...
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Ranger RD 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 •...
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The RD..S compact scales with strain gauge weighing cells are supplied in the configuration 2 x 3000 d. Higher readabilities are available from the factory with the optional "Premium" weighing cells. 3 kg 1.5 kg / 3 kg 0.5 g / 1 g 3 kg 0.5 g 6 kg...
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Ranger RD RD..S.. RD..R.. – – RD..L.. – – Dimenions in mm 4.6 kg 5.3 kg – 4.7 kg 5.4 kg – RD..LS 8.2 kg 8.9 kg – RD..LS IP 8.3 kg 9.0 kg – RD..SM 4.9 kg 5.6 kg 5.4 kg...
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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.
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