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OHAUS Ranger RD Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Ranger RD Compact Scales Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Terminal settings (TERMINAL) ............22 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) .........23 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) ....26 Interface description ..............27 OHAUS interface commands ............27 SICS interface commands ..............29 TOLEDO Continuous mode ..............32 Event and error messages ..............34 Technical data and accessories ............36 Technical data ................36...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Ranger RD 1 Introduction Safety instructions CAUTION! Do not use RD..S / RD..S IP65 / RD..M in hazardous areas! Our product range includes special devices for hazardous areas. CAUTION! Use only scales with Protection Class IP65, if: the scale is used in wet areas •...

  • Page 5: Description

    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 •...
  • Page 6 Introduction Ranger RD 1.2.1 Overview 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...
  • Page 7 Ranger RD Introduction 1.2.2 Display Active interface Weighing range display Battery charge level; only present on scales with a battery Symbol for displaying net values Symbol for dynamic weighing Weight units 7-segment display, 7 digits, with decimal point Stability monitor (goes out when a stable weight value is reached) Sign 10 Identification for changed or calculated weight values, e.
  • Page 8 Introduction Ranger RD 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 9: Putting Into Operation

    Ramger RD Introduction 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 10 Section 3.3.1. 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 11: Operation

    Ranger RD Operation 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 12: Weighing With Tare

    Operation Ranger RD 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 13: Dynamic Weighing

    Ranger RD Operation Dynamic weighing 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.

  • Page 14: Cleaning

    Operation Ranger RD 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 15: Settings In The Menu

    Settings in the menu Ranger RD 3 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 16 Settings in the menu Ranger RD 3.1.2 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.

  • Page 17: Overview

    Ranger RD Settings in the menu Overview Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page SCALE 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 18 Settings in the menu Ranger RD Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page dt-G GrOSS ON, OFF tArE ON, OFF ON, OFF COnt-Wt 2nd.dISP PriNtEr tEmPLat StdArd, tEMPLt1, tEMPLt2 ASCi.Fmt LINE.FMt MULtI SINGLE 1 ... 100 LENGtH , ;...

  • Page 19: Scale Settings (Scale)

    Ranger RD Settings in the menu Scale settings (SCALE) 3.3.1 CAL – calibration (adjustment) This menu item is not available for certified scales without internal calibration weight. Internal For scales with an internal calibration weight: 1. Unload scale. 2. Activate menu item CAL with Yes. The scale calibrates with the internal cali- bration weight.
  • Page 20 Settings in the menu Ranger RD 3.3.4 ZERO – automatic zero update On certified scales, this menu item does not appear. Switching on/off automatic zero update and selecting zeroing range. Possible settings: OFF; 0.5 d; 1 d; 2 d; 5 d; 10 d 3.3.5...

  • Page 21: Application Settings (Application)

    Ranger RD Settings in the menu 3.3.8 MIN.WEIG – minimum weight This menu item appears only if the service technician has saved a minimum weight. Switching minimum weight function on/off 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.

  • Page 22: Terminal Settings (Terminal)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RD Terminal settings (TERMINAL) 3.5.1 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 23: 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 24 Settings in the menu Ranger RD Assigning network address: 0 ... 31, only for NET 485 NET.Addr Activating checksum byte (appears only in TOLEDO Continuous mode) ChECSuM Switching 5V voltage, e.g. for a bar code reader, on / off 3.6.4 COM1/COM2 ->...
  • Page 25 Ranger RD Settings in the menu 3.6.6 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 26: Diagnosis And Printing Out Of The Menu Settings (Diagnos)

    Settings in the menu Ranger RD 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 27: Interface Description

    Ranger RD Interface description 4 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. 4.1.1 Available OHAUS commands Command...
  • Page 28 Interface description Ranger RD 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...

  • Page 29: Sics Interface Commands

    Standard Interface Command Set). With MT-SICS it is possible to configure, query and operate the scale from a 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 30 Interface description Ranger RD 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 31 Ranger RD Interface description 4.2.2 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 3.6.1.

  • Page 32: Toledo Continuous Mode

    Interface description Ranger RD TOLEDO Continuous mode 4.3.1 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 33 Ranger RD 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 34: Event And Error Messages

    Event and error messages Ranger RD 5 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 35 Ranger RD Event and error messages Error Cause Remedy Weight display unstable Restless installation location Adjust vibration adapter • Draft Avoid drafts • Restless weighing sample Dynamic weighing • Contact between weighing pan Remedy contact • and/or weighing sample and...

  • Page 36: Technical Data And Accessories

    6 Technical data and accessories Technical data 6.1.1 Type key The Ranger RD compact scales are available with various capacities. and platforms that can be seen from the complete type designation. Example RD6RS compact scale with capacity 6 kg and small platform...
  • Page 37 Ranger RD Technical data and accessories RD..S, RD..S IP, RD..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 •...
  • Page 38 Technical data and accessories Ranger RD 6.1.3 Weighing ranges and readability RD..S 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.
  • Page 39 Ranger RD Technical data and accessories 6.1.5 Dimensions RD..S.. RD..R.. – – RD..L.. – – Dimenions in mm 6.1.6 Net weights Model without battery with battery with internal calibration weight (without battery) RD..RS 4.6 kg 5.3 kg – RD..RS IP 4.7 kg...

  • Page 40: Accessories

    Technical data and accessories Ranger RD 6.1.7 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 41: 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 42: Table Of Geo Values

    Appendix Ranger RD 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 43 Ranger RD Appendix 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 44 Appendix Ranger RD ≤ 7.3.2 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 45: Sample Protocols

    Ranger RD Appendix 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 26) SOFTWARE VER 7-0-1.01b...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index Ranger RD 8 Index Accessories ......40 Password .......15 Adjustment ......19 Power supply ......10 Alignment......... 9 Protocol........13 Ambient conditions....37 Applications ......36 Readability......38 Average ......13, 21 Reset Application......21 Calibrate ........ 19 Interface......24 Chain tare ......12 Scale........21...
  • Page 47 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 48 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 *22017161* P/N 22017161 ©2007 Ohaus Corporation, all rights reserved Printed in Germany...

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