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1. n ii e A y a ott 3 Position glass door to slide Open lock tab top insert in top groove and slide inside bottom groove Close lock tab Front Panel Installation 1 Release 2 Align terminal iii 3 Push to 4 Reconnect rear terminal Press button to separate Terminal from Base Seat panel s hooked ends in base Swing panel to vertical position Top Door Installation 1 Align 2 Press Down a s mi Insert Top Door s hooked ends in grooved pegs Press gently to seat Check for smooth movement Close door EXPLORER BALANCES EN 9 2 2 5 Installing the Weighing Pan amp Wind Shield Non Draft Shield Models Note Assembly instructions also apply to models with the suffix M or N 1 Place the four Support Caps onto the Balance as shown 2 Place the Weighing Pan on the Support Caps 3 Place the Wind Shield onto the Balance as shown Note The balance can be operated without the Wind Shield However depending on ambient conditions the displayed results may be slightly less stable 2 3 Selecting the Location Avoid excessive vibrations heat sources air current or rapid temperature changes Allow sufficient space Note Interface cables connect to the terminal The terminal can be detached and mounted on a wall or positioned on a table separate from the balance 2 4 Leveling the Equipment The Explorer has an illuminated level indicator as a reminder that the bal
2. a 4 2 4 Parts Counting Fill This feature permits establishing a set quantity of pieces as a reference so when pieces are added their percentage of the reference amount appears A Progress bar indicates the percentage In the upper left portion of the home screen select Parts Counting The option will appear if it has been enabled in the Application Modes menu Parts Counting Li Ta Te j Press the Setup wrench button to enter the Counting Setup menu Herb Thams o ee a 4 ne A a ee Deele ams h o A i J PI A a Sy Change Counting Mode to Fill Counting in ee A A e et The PARTS COUNTING Fill Home screen Parts Counting Main Display Line Second Display Line apni by Cel a Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions The default or last Average Piece Weight APW is displayed Place objects on the pan to display the Fill Status 4 2 3 1 Edit Settings To use the Parts Counting Fill mode the Target in pieces and Difference values in percent must be set up in the Settings Menu Touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen appears EN 28 EXPLORER BALANCES The buttons for APW Samples and Target show default Parti counting Tirar B or previously set values To change values touch the button Placa 10 pieces Presi accent A keyboard screen appears Key in the new value and press Done nii 7 21 1 6 To set a new average piece weig
3. More Up Move Down Cer flmiumio Apelication EXPLORER BALANCES EN 55 Enter the new name then press y Edit Name The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily calcium OER ED ERA ENEA TARNE ahhaa fro ls dedos dolo ai lafsjafrfalalilrj x eto dove balboa im bl Formiran i ul rary i J To change the o me O 1 A mo default gt component Z Mem 2 100 00 q 3 ake 100 099 weight press Edit Weight rx 1 MVE Y The numeric Add Mew Eine Edin Weight entry screen Es SS AA e appears EER Mere do Motos Clea Ml Enter the new weight then tite press Y Aged ication The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily A Continue adding components as required for your formula Formulation To change the order of a component in the formula touch the ES mn Ss re item to highlight it then press Move Up or Move Down 1 kare 2 100009 To delete a component touch the item to highlight it and y re ps press Delete Item E To clear all components press Clear All AddNew Edit Name Edit Weight Delete item A confirmation is required Pay ma OO When finished press Return to Application hire Up h TT tuto Aged icaibor a a tian ir ary e fi Press Begin Formulation Follow the screen instructions Add the required component in the formula Step 1 of 3
4. 2 OHAUS Explorer Balances Instruction Manual 1 EXPLORER BALANCES EN 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION tai atea lola cctaeceo adecco cido coo cad 5 ket E a aaa 5 RS a a aa a a II 5 13 Sale Precautions si xsacttractosi Maciauetdeaetdedt ast alesidenaniel a aa dtdn oatanlvavaidvatieuates eatateness 5 INSTALLATION 0 o do ds cl 6 es o A O A O A A 6 22 fs Late COMPONEN od aliado aer T P O A a A EE A 7 2 2 2 Installing the Wind Ring Weighing Platform on Models EX124 EX224 and EX324 cc cecccceseeeeeeeeee T 2 2 4 Installing the Draft Shield Glass and Doors on Draft Shield ModelSs ooocccccconnnccncccccoccnccononccnnnnos 8 2 2 5 Installing the Weighing Pan amp Wind Shield Non Draft Shield Models oooccccocccccccoccnccconcncnnnconnnnos 9 2 Selecing ME docs dt idolo 9 24 Leveling ANS EGQUIDIM CMU muissa a a ia aa a a aea eaa aTa 9 Zo COMME CII FOWO F oeie a Taa E a a pectinases 10 Ze A A 10 2 0 Conhecting the Internado cis a a E TAS E a T a a a a 10 2 7 Adjusting the View Angle of the Terminal oonccccccnnncoccccnncconnnncnnaconcnnanonnononnnonnnrnnnnnnnnnnonanrnnnnnnrnnnnnaninnos 10 2 8 Remote Termi al Opera serca a A a a Ea O E 11 2 8 1 Separating the Terminal from the Weighing Base ooncccccccccncccoccnncccncnnononcnnononcnnconanonconannnnononcncnnaninnos 11 20 2 Terminal MOUNINO esse E a aa sn eds aa a Eea EEN ERa 11 29 Atal alp FAO Meana a a hes aaa
5. E a Device Settings Print Settings Choosing a Settings item brings up yet another menu level the device settings are dependent on the COM chosen RS232 shown Device Settings Menu RS232 shown 5 9 2 Baud Rate Set the baud rate bits per second 2400 2400 bps 4800 4800 bps 9600 9600 bps 19200 19200 bps 38400 38400 bps 5 9 3 Transmission Set the data bits stop bit and parity 7 EVEN 1 7 data bits even parity 7 ODD 1 7 data bits odd parity 7 NONE 1 7 data bits no parity 8 NONE 1 8 data bits no parity 7 EVEN 2 7 data bits even parity 7 ODD 2 7 data bits odd parity 7 NONE 2 7 data bits no parity 8 NONE 2 8 data bits no parity EN 100 a ASCII EXPLORER BALANCES 5 9 4 Handshake Set the flow control method NONE no handshaking XON XOFF XON XOFF handshaking HARDWARE hardware handshaking COM1 menu only 5 9 5 Alternate Command Enter this sub menu to set a different command character for the P Print T Tare or Z Zero commands Note The selected character can only be used for one command Alternate Print Command Set the alternate command character for Print Settings of A to Z are available The default setting is P Alternate Tare Command Set the alternate command character for Tare Settings of A to Z are available The default setting is T Alternate Zero Command Set the alternate command character for Zero Settings of A to Z are
6. Project Name Application Check Weighing Result Accept Gross 1 401 y Net 0 455 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Over Limit 619 999 g Under Limit 0 010 g Signature Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 35 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Check Weighing Result Under Gross 1 399 g Net 0 453 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Target 310 000 g Tolerance 50 00 Tolerance 50 00 Signature EXPLORER BALANCES Check Weigh gt Nom Wt Tol Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 34 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Check Weighing Result Under Gross 1 401 g Net 0 455 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Target 310 000 g Tolerance wt 155 000 g Tolerance wt 155 000 g Signature Check Weighing gt Statistics Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 37 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Statistics Number of Samples 3 Total 2 725 g Average 0 908 g Standard Deviation 0 372 g Minimum 0 453 g Maximum 1 364 g Difference 0 911 g Signature EXPLORER BALANCES Dynamic Weighing Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 38 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Dynamic Weigh Averaging Time 1
7. ik pi id e ES dl Pe hers ae nme ae E atl A E a CAF La a LA a E n T A i Berni L rada fom me Weigh oiled sample in alr Than press Accept 201 7 81 i hes earch Cl O LE Chen deals e Wen cited sample in kald Then press Accept 1076 00 eread ade ET LN Lieu 1 8534 oen Doral mye 2 Dry Wg whe 174 i g i ij E Y pe Pe f Er a pE fits Miia mai nen Wa gt gt gt Y EXPLORER BALANCES EN 69 4 11 Peak Hold The Peak Hold application allows the user to capture and store the highest stable weight in a series of weight measurements Three different start reset modes can be selected Y Manual start and stop the capture via key press v Semi Automatic start automatically reset manually and Y Automatic start and stop the capture automatically This application allows both stable and unstable weights to be captured 4 11 1 Peak Hold Semi Automatic default In the upper left portion of the home screen select Peak Hold Follow the screen instructions to begin CTS teen The PEAK HOLD Home screen Place sample on he pin to pegin Peak Hold 0 0 0 Main Display Line ro Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon Place item on the pan The capture process starts automatically LT A n 160 Highest weight is curieri Sein bed The highest reading is held on the display To release the reading press End P
8. 999 kg 001 kg 0 002 kg 0 10 000 kg 000 kg 001 kg 2999 kg 001 kg 0 002 kg a multiple line printout is generated A CRLF is added after each data a single line printout is generated A TAB delimiter is added between Output weighing results directly to a PC application Setup is easy and no additional software is required OFF ON do not print print the specified settings EN 104 Click the Start Menu in Windows XP system and click Settings gt open Control Panel Double click Accessibility Options in Control Panel Select the General tab in Accessibility Options Check Use Serial Keys and click the Settings button A EXPLORER BALANCES cl ea oman ergo ar FG O ret on of er Ba m p i a E a yr op eHh pe IMP ce MEN O finest gonaren 9 tea A and Time ae bie ee Fee a cord da rn e a em s Deh Corircibrari rae n ae oe Dept unta lt a ae Susman Ce os CE apat as Cp cp A E PR a ei A Ei Tee il eenah Aarm en i ie er ee a dr a E ee ag ee cal a eE Lt re ee ees ee tn qa a ae fe aim das d pgp y mpi u e ee a Select the Serial Port and set the Baud rate to 9600 After selecting click OK to close setting for serial keys Close the Control Panel tana o a Cim Run Excel to open one blank sheet Focus the cursor on one item gt At this time if scale sends data to the PC through the RS232 po
9. Statistical Quality Control Display size O AC Adapter Output 12 VDC 1 5A 90 mm WxDxH 7 1 x 6 1 x 2 7 inch WxDxH 9 1 x 10 2 x 13 8 inch WxDxH 9 1 x 15 5 x 13 8 inch Display size 5 7 in 14 5 cm diagonal Net weight mee Shipping weight o Note Default Calibration weights shown in Bold EN 124 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9 2 SPECIFICATIONS Cont Assembled dimensions 230 x 393 x 350 mm WxDxH 9 1 x 15 5 x 13 8 inch 6 9 kg 15 2 Ib 9 7 kg 21 3 lb nn Baht carat grain gram milligram mesgal momme Newton ounce Weighing units pennyweight pound Tael Hong Kong Tael Singapore Tael Taiwan tical tola troy ounce custom 3 Weighing Parts Counting Percent Weighing Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing Filling Totalization Formulation Differential Weighing Peak Hold Density Determination Pipette Adjustment Ingredient Costing Statistical Quality Control AC Adapter Output 12 VDC 1 5A 5 1 in WxDxH 7 1 x6 1 X 2 7 inch WxDxH 9 1 x 10 2 x 13 8 inch 7 9 kg 16 5 Ib 10 3 kg 22 7 lb Net weight Shipping weight Note Default Calibration weights shown in Bold EXPLORER BALANCES EN 125 TABLE 9 3 SPECIFICATIONS Cont MODEL EX2202 EX4202 EX6202 EX10202 Capacity 2200 g 4200 g 6200 g 10200 g Readability d 0 01 g Repeatability std dev 0 01 g Linearity 0 02 g AS 20009 3000g 30009 40009 25009 50009 Span Calibration Points 10009 2000g 40009 50009 60009 75009 10 0009
10. Add 70 00 grams of hem T Press Accept The component weight is shown on the Main Display Line The progress bar displays the fill status Within 10 percent of the target value the progress bar converts to fine resolution display Press Accept to add the weight of the component to the total The new total appears on the Second Display Line The Difference to the target is displayed for each component in weight and percent Follow the screen instructions to continue adding components and pressing Accept to complete the Formula When finished the Formulation Results screen is displayed EXPLORER BALANCES EN 56 Formulation Results Press Print to send the results to the enabled COM port To close the Results window and return to the Application home Tart hi A T 315199 screen press Close 21199 y cS EXPLORER BALANCES EN 57 4 9 Differential Weighing Differential weighing stores weight values so samples can be dried or processed and the difference in weight calculated Up to 99 samples can be stored Differential weighing has two operating modes o Differential e Auto Process On where the initial and final weights are PM phan On sequentially gathered for a one item and OS e Auto Process Off where initial weights are gathered for gt teProces e a set of items then all the final weights for each item are Pyar gathered afterwards nie Touch the Setup icon wrench to enter Application Setup from E
11. CS ha Gane Check Weighing Application Setups defaults in Bold tem Available Settings Enabled On Off Turns Application on off Limits Setting Mode Over and Under To select the Mode Nominal Weight Tol Nominal Percent Tol Secondary Unit On Off To show the Second Display line Audible Signal On Off Beeps if reading is under or over Statistics Of Manual Auto Check Status on Main Display Line OA A Sotney cannot be ange so they cannot be changed Reference fields Gross Tare On Off Used for Nominal Checkweigh Positive Tolerance On Off Used for Nominal Checkweigh On Off Gross weight is displayed Ne on of Net weights displayed On Off Tare weight is displayed Print Options See Printing Section Over timit ORO Under Limit ono Under Limit On Off Over weight limit EN 36 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 4 4 Check Weighing Nominal Weight Mode With this feature you can establish a Target or Nominal weight 2 Check Weighing value and pre set tolerance in weight Limits Setting Mode To enable this feature enter the Setup menu En Over and Linder r hd Nominal wt Tolerance mae Nominal Tolerance Change the mode to Nominal Wt Tolerance The Check Weighing options screen returns Press Done to begin Check Weighing E es A Ie E 1 Check Weighing Library GY CHECK WEIGHING Nominal Wt Tolerance home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line not shown
12. FUNCTION FUNCTION Weighing Differential l Density Pan SO anung Determination Percent Weighing Check Weighing A Ingredient Costing Dynamic Weighing Pipette Adjustment Statistical Quality Filling Control Totalization EN 134 EXPLORER BALANCES con 9 9 EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS EN E ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION unit ct Carat Singapore Tael unit unit Grain unit Custom unit 1 EXPLORER BALANCES EN 135 TABLE 9 9 EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS Continued ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION Balance Name User Settings Reset pa User Name Project Name RS 232 Standard Level Bubble Light 9 Balance Setup Reset Application Modes Reset E Weighing Units Reset GLP and GMP Data Reset Communication Reset a En den E i i i D 3 i J i i i EN 136 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9 9 EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS Continued ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION User Settings Lockout Balance Setup Lockout Application Modes Lockout Weighing Units Lockout GLP and GMP Data Lockout is L Communication f Lockout I O Settings Lockout Factory Reset Lockout EXPLORER BALANCES EN 137 9 5 Communication 9 5 1 Interface Commands Commands listed in the following table will be acknowledged by the balance The balance will return ES for invalid commands TABLE 9 10 EXPLORER INTERFACE COMMAND LIST Command Characters Immediate Print o
13. Note and _ indicate spaces eee 192219 Manual Continuous or On Stable printing datas OF OT g unstable reading 0 01 g 00 00 00 Interval Printing example 15sec interval 176 30_g_ 00 00 15 unstable reading 192 08 g 00 00 30 192 219 207 80_g_TOTAL Accumulate Mode Manual printing only EXPLORER BALANCES USB INPUT The balance will respond to various commands sent via the interface adapter Terminate the following commands when with a CR or CRLF Explorer Commands PV print current mode turn Auto print off Auto print on prints on stability Continuous Auto print Auto print on 1 to 3600 second intervals n 1 to 3600 perform span calibration perform linearity calibration gram mode ounce mode troy ounce mode pennyweight mode parts counting mode pound mode tare balance same as pressing ON ZERO print software version reset balance to factory defaults same as pressing PRINT print last error code i e Err 0 print unstable data print stable data only same as pressing Print print stable weight only immediate print of displayed weight stable or unstable Continuous print of weights Auto print stable non zero weight only Auto print stable non zero weight and zero reading Auto print on 1 to 3600 second intervals x 1 to 3600 turns auto print off print current mode advance to the next enabled mode print current unit advance to the next enabled unit
14. tri METIDA 1 3 Safety Precautions Caution Read all safety warnings before installing making connections or servicing this equipment Failure to comply with these warnings could result in personal injury and or property damage Retain all instructions for future reference e Verify that the input voltage range printed on the data label and the plug type matches the local AC power to be used Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping hazard Use the balance only in dry locations Do not drop loads on the pan Use only approved accessories and peripherals Operate the equipment only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when cleaning Do not operate the equipment in hazardous or unstable environments Service should only be performed by authorized personnel EN 6 EXPLORER BALANCES 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Unpacking Carefully remove your Explorer balance and each of its components from the package The included components vary depending on the balance model see table below Save the packaging to ensure safe storage and transport EX2202 EX4202 EX6201 EX6202 EX10201 EX10202 Temna Joo Weighing Base Support Caps 4 Pcs Instruction Manual ee Quick Start Guide Warranty Card EXPLORER BALANCES EN 7 2 2 Installing Components Refer to the illustrations and instructions below to identify and assem
15. was awarded a certificate of registration to ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritus Quality International BVQI confirming that the OHAUS quality management system is compliant with the ISO 9001 standard s requirements On May 21 2009 OHAUS Corporation USA was re registered to the ISO 9001 2008 standard Disposal In conformance with the European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste This also applies to countries outside the EU per their specific requirements The Batteries Directive 2006 66 EC introduces new requirements from September 2008 on removability of batteries from waste equipment in EU Member States To comply with this Directive this device has been designed for safe removal of the batteries at end of life by a waste treatment facility Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment If you have any questions please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device 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 LIMITED WARRANTY Ohaus products are wa
16. 6 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user Filling preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter the Application Setup menu from the home screen P el gt Re a lt A T e H ENE UME f a VA AA m la Fu ili m E AE itd l ur Y a i 2 y a F fi LLA ie MA DI ary a E The Setup Menu appears z Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done Enabled Secondary Unit Sa blatics amp 23 2 9 Lock Settings ee o PP Mde MD Or EXPLORER BALANCES EN 47 The Filling Application Setups defaults in Bold Item Available Settings Comments _______________ Secondary Unit On Off __ To show the Second Display line Statistics Off Manual Auto Press to lock the current setting s so they Lock Settings cannot be changed Reference fields TS y O Gross Jonot Gross weightis displayed Cne TOO Netweightis displayed are onon Tare weightis displayed Print Options See Printing Section Target Weight TOO Difference Weight Om O C Diference Percent Om O 4 6 3 Statistics for Filling Use the Statistics function to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data A minimum of three samples is required Statistics can be determined manually Manual mode with key press after
17. 88 A A le as O 88 SITTING Melo tr a A A AAA 89 EXPLORER BALANCES EN 3 9 0 Calbratho Neser ee ee et ee eee eee ees 89 5 9 1 Calibration SUb MeNUss cs ad 89 5 32 Antermal Calibration AutoC al series in ads 89 5 99 AULO0 Mal O La ee eee ieee ces 89 O04 Acal AGIUS Mota 90 A SR eh tas dee tah eed ol aa deal iG ato dua alan 90 S30 A icinse set esieie nae a hi tah oe bahia dace can aula cal heh ieee laa 91 Sor Calpain Te Siosan e a eal etc deca aes haiae dae E ela 91 Or User ocaso ola 92 Oral USER SCHINGS SUD MEN do 92 AZ lang dina did 92 e 92 OAs O A need ceased aveged dates dae E a A 92 DAO SCM MANAGST x aa ati 92 9540 Funcions OMMOUKAUIO Isis caida A a lion 93 OAs TOUCKLESS Sensor clinicas io laico 93 A A A 93 SO A A A A 94 5 5 1 Balance Set up SUD MENU cccccccccceececseseeeseeeeceeeeeseaeeeseaeesseeesseeeceaeeeseaeeeseaeessaeessaeeeseeesseaeesseneesss 94 Do2 A A A A O e oe 94 A A A eA eee 94 o AOZA AA t NM 5 seed ema aeensaateee ace aides sanm aint 94 LLS AUO TA Oroi a a eee 95 Os FOSS o a a a a a wie houeceeee 95 A A aaa 95 O Sada ON Sart oo ble elecnes debo ici 95 A AS o loe 95 O APDDICA MON Sarco id trapo s ads 96 5 01 TUraIing a Application ON OPE cian is 96 Oe WVCIQMING UMES sssezcccscpevauarouanere A e obsess sued e a ets 96 Sel AA vase a a iaa e a E 96 5 1 2 TUmng a UMEON OPE cd 97 SS CUS OMMUNI APA PA a a a a E E 97 50 GER tamer GOME Data std E A E E a E EE EEA
18. Application Set a new Average Piece Weight APW Derived A Fanaa E To establish a new APW touch the Recalculate APW button Place 10 pieces Press acre The APW Screen is displayed NOTE The sample size that is displayed will be used To use a different sample size change that first See below Follow the screen instructions to establish a new APW Actions available Tare Cancel or Accept Place TO pieces Pressa crepe Press Accept to capture the value and return to the Settings i 887 R 7 screen oa inc The Settings screen returns with the new APW value highlighted To return to the Counting home screen touch Return to Application The home screen shows 10 pieces at the new APW Parts Counting EN 24 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 2 1 2 Sample Size The sample size can be 1 to 100 pieces The default sample size is 10 Once a sample size is changed the balance will immediately open the Recalculate APW screen expecting to establish a new APW The current sample size is shown on the Settings screen To adjust the sample size touch the Samples button A numeric input window appears Key in the desired Sample Size then press v The next screen appears with the message to place the number of pieces entered in the numeric input window Place the indicated number of pieces on the platform Then touch either Tare Cancel or Accept Press Accept to capture the value and return to the Settings screen
19. Baht carat grain gram kilogram mesgal momme Newton ounce pennyweight pound Tael Hong Kong Tael Singapore Tael Taiwan tical tola troy ounce custom 3 Weighing units Weighing Parts Counting Percent Weighing Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing Filling Totalization Formulation Differential Weighing Peak Hold Density Determination Pipette Adjustment Ingredient Costing Statistical Quality Control Within 1 second Applications Stabilization time typical Display Display size Backlight Controls Communication Balance power input Full Color VGA Graphic LCD 5 7 in 14 5 cm diagonal White LED 4 wire resistive touch screen RS 232 USB 12 VDC 0 5A AC Adapter Input 100 240 VAC 0 6A 50 60 Hz AC Adapter Output 12 VDC 1 5A 190 x 200 mm 7 5 x 8 0 in Terminal Housing dimensions 195 x 155 x 68 mm WxDxH 7 7 x6 1x2 7 inch Base Housing dimensions 230 x 260 x 98 mm W x D x H 9 1 x 10 2 x 3 9 inch Power supply Platform size Assembled dimensions 230 x 393 x 98 mm WxDxH 9 1 x 15 5 x 3 9 inch 5 0kg 11 0 1b 7 5 kg 16 5 Ib Note Default Calibration weights shown in Bold EN 126 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9 4 SPECIFICATIONS Cont MODEL EX6201 EX10201 Capacity 6200 g 10200 g Readability d Repeatability std dev 0 1g Linearity 0 29 eee 3000g 4000g 2500g 5000g Span Calibration Points 5000g 6000g 7500g 10 000g Baht carat grain gram kilogram mesgal momme Newton
20. Chase Wal ahi Key in the desired Averaging Time then press Done 1 The display returns to the previous screen with the new value A To return to the Dynamic Weighing home screen me ging touch Return to Application 103 pong 4 5 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user Dynaniic Weighing terary preferences Place sample on tha pin Press degin Dynarec to start avenging Touch the Setup wrench to enter the Application Setup from the home screen apa zan EEEE The Setup Menu appears Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired To return to the Application home screen press Done Lock Settings ot E ias EN 42 EXPLORER BALANCES Dynamic Weighing Application Setups defaults in Bold Item Available Settings Enabled On Off Turns Application on off Auto Sample Mode Manual To select the Mode Semi Automatic Automatic Statistics Off Manual Auto Lock Settings Press to lock the current GS SDE so they cannot be changed Reference fields O OSSOS ross On OFF TO O Net omon Netweight is displayed are onon Tare weight is displayed Print Options See Printing Section Averaging Time onn 4 5 3 Dynamic Weighing Semi Auto The cycle begins when an object animal is placed on the pan but the held value must be reset manually To enable this feature touch the Setup Icon wrench in the e Dynamic Weighing top center of the
21. Chieti Milo Reference Fields v Application Buttons Functions Application Icon To use this mode touch Edit Settings to set the Nominal and Check Weighing Upper and Lower Tolerance values in weight See keyboards below Press Return to Application when settings are complete Return ho ily icai ort EXPLORER BALANCES EN 37 4 4 5 Check Weighing Nominal Percent Tolerance Mode With this feature you can establish a Target or Nominal weight value and pre set tolerance in percent Change the mode to Nominal Tolerance The Check Weighing options screen returns To enable this feature enter the Setup menu Press Done to begin Check Weighing Check Weighing Library The CHECK WEIGHING Nominal Percent Tolerance home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line not shown Reference Fields Application Buttons gt Application Icon Functions To use this mode touch Edit Settings to set the Target Check Weighing Weight and Upper and Lower Tolerance values in percent See keyboards below Press Return to Application when settings are complete EN 38 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 4 6 Display Settings The results can be displayed with the check status Under Accept or Over either in the Progress bar Weighing or in the main Weighing Line Check Status To display the results in the main Weighing Line set the Display Setting to Check Status using the Applica
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23. Library name displayed and the stored parameters active eS o 4 16 3 Deleting a Stored Library Record To delete a stored record follow Retrieving a Library Record above but press Delete instead of Recall EXPLORER BALANCES EN 87 4 17 Additional Features 4 17 1 Weigh Below The Explorer Balance is equipped with a weigh below hook for weighing below the balance Note before turning the balance over remove the Pan Pan Support Wind Ring Shield and Draft Shield elements if present to prevent damage A CAUTION Do not place the balance on the pan support cone or Load cell Pins To use this feature remove power from the balance then remove the protective cover for the weigh below opening 2 screws The protective cover is reversible for easy storage The balance can be supported using lab jacks or any other convenient method Ensure the balance is level and secure Power on the Balance then use a string or wire to attach items to be weighed EN 88 5 MENU SETTINGS 5 1 Menu Navigation EXPLORER BALANCES All menu navigation is performed by touching the display To enter the Menu touch Menu from any Application Home screen The Main menu appears with buttons for Main Back and Done Continue touching the appropriate list item to navigate to the Menu items or touch a button to change location FR Weighing PA T E Fiir atam Tie 5 1 1 Changing Settings Main Menu Calibration
24. Library menu is not locked ON the Library menu is locked 5 14 10 Lock I O Settings Set the status OFF the I O Settings menu is not locked ON the I O Settings menu is locked 5 14 11 Factory Reset Set the status OFF the Factory Reset menu is not locked ON the Factory Reset menu is locked 5 15 Securing the Menu and Key Lock menu settings EXPLORER BALANCES A slide switch is used to secure the Lock menu settings When the switch is set to the ON position the Lock menu settings may be viewed but not changed This switch is located under the Base Set the position of the switch to ON by sliding the external Lock Switch to LOCKED as shown in Section 6 When the switch is in the ON position the start up display includes the LOCK ON message Note This switch is also used in conjunction with the Legal for Trade menu item When the Legal for Trade menu is set to ON the switch must be set to the ON position to prevent calibration and changes to metrologically significant settings Refer to Section 6 for more information EXPLORER BALANCES EN 109 5 16 Information Information is available from any application as well as from the Main Menu A brief descrtiption of the item selected is displayed This feature is menu based 5 16 1 Using Information e Touch the Info Icon to bring up the menu UPPER RIGHT e Information topics beginning with en default icons are avallable to eVel ASSISI ane rate the b
25. M Manual Set 1 second print delay set x 0 for OFF or x 1 for ON xD XFL Set filter level to x 1 low 2 med 3 high Set Auto zero to x x 1 for Od x 2 for 0 5d x 3 for 1d x 4 for 3d gt E Esc R Resets all Balance menus to factory defaults Attention The binary code of this commands is 1B 20 52 OD OA or 1B 52 OD OA Print current user Name Program user Name Attention only allowed numeric input Set Totalize Mode x A Automatic M Manual X X PTIME Print current time PDATE Print current date XTIME Set Time x format hh mm ss xDATE Set Date x format mm dd yyyy Continuous weight same as CP Stable load same as SLP Set AutoPrint off same as OP Begin Span Cal same as C xA Set Animal Mode to Auto Semi Auto Manual Same as xAW A S M Prints current mode same as PM 0 print unstable data same as IP 1 print stable only same as SP XRL O disable response 1 enable response This command only controls the OK response Interval Print x interval in sec 1 3600 O off same as xP ID TL CA SA XA OA SC M XS EXPLORER BALANCES General Notes Commands sent to the indicator must be terminated by a carriage return line feed CRLF Alternate command characters may be defined by the user Data output is always terminated with a carriage return line feed CRLF EN 139 Note 1 There is 40 second timeout control for print under
26. Side View Figure 3 2 Explorer Base models EX2202 EX4202 EX6202 EX10202 EX6201 EX10201 EXPLORER BALANCES EN 15 3 5 Overview of Parts and Features Terminal Terminal e a a Terminal Bracket to base 4 ha PS Buttons f Capacity sticker Approved models only W Angular N Adjust Buttons Touchless Sensors with Indicator Lights Side View Connection Option Port USB Device 1 DI Terminal Terminal RS232 Cable Cable Clamp Connection from Base Back View Figure 3 3 Explorer Terminal EN 16 EXPLORER BALANCES 3 6 Functions and Their Icons Seven Icons are initially available to operate the Balance and access the Menu These Icons can be customized based on user preference For setup information see User Settings o m L f Ay y ar e 3 6 1 Standby Touch Standby to shut down the display Note After initial start up Section 2 in Standby your balance needs no warm up time and is immediately available for weighing by touching the Start up icon 3 6 2 Printing Data Touch Print to send the displayed value to a printer or computer via the active COM port Note Ensure proper setup of connections printing and interface parameters Note Data may also be printed using the Touchless Sensors by configuring these for Printing Data may also be printed using the P command from a computer connected to the COM port 3 6 3 Applications The balanc
27. USB signal and reacts to the command The USB Interface includes a CD with the software drivers to create the required virtual port on the computer System Requirements e PC running Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows 7 e Available USB port Type A 4 pin female USB Connection The balance s USB port terminates with a 4 pin female USB Type B connector A USB Cable type B male to type A male is required not supplied 1 Ensure that the balance is powered on and working properly 2 Power on the computer and verify that its USB port is enabled and working properly 3 Plug the cable s USB connectors into the computer s USB port and the balance s USB port Windows should detect a USB device and the New Hardware Wizard will be initialized Virtual Port Software Installation 1 Insert the supplied CD into the computer s CD drive Different versions of Windows have slightly different steps to load the driver that is on the CD In all versions the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the required steps to select the driver that is located on the CD 2 After clicking Finish the virtual port should be ready for use Windows typically adds the virtual port in sequence after the highest number COM port For example on PC s equipped with up to 4 COM ports the virtual port will be COM5 When using the USB interface with programs that limit the number of COM port designat
28. appears Minimum Weight establish a minimum weight value to be used to verify a reading If an actual weight is below the established Minimum Weight value it is flagged by a color change yellow To adjust the Minimum Weight value touch the Minimum Weight button amara Aorlicatton A numeric input window appears Use the keys to enter the desired Minimum Weight then press y The display reverts to the previous screen with the new Minimum Weight value highlighted orange To return to the Weighing home screen touch Return to Application at bottom right of that screen EN 20 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 1 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter Application Setup SN The Application Setup Menu is now displayed Select the list item to view or change the setting as a Enabled On al desired W HI man Secondary Urii om To return to the Application home screen touch Done Eh Minimum Weight n pe Statistics cet Ed Lock settings om Reference h m The Weighing Application Setups are below defaults in Bold item Available Settings Comments Secondary Unt n of To show the Second Display ne Lock Settings to lock the current setting s so they cannot be changed Reference fields O OoOo ross on off cross weights displayed Cne Om Om Netweightis displayed Tare onom Tre weights
29. assistance in the United States call toll free 1 800 526 0659 between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM Eastern Standard Time An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to assist you Outside the USA pleas visit our website www ohaus com to locate the Ohaus office nearest you EN 122 9 9 1 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Ambient conditions Indoor use only Altitude Up to 2000 m Specified Temperature range 10 C to 30 C Humidity maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of the nominal voltage Installation category Pollution degree 2 Operability is assured at ambient temperatures between 5 C and 40 C Materials Base Housing die cast Aluminum Painted Top Housing Base Terminal plastic ABS Weighing Platforms 18 10 stainless steel In use Cover Terminal plastic PET Draft Shield Glass plastic ABS EXPLORER BALANCES EXPLORER BALANCES EN 123 TABLE 9 1 SPECIFICATIONS 1509 2009 3009 egg Baht carat grain gram milligram mesgal momme Newton ounce Weighing units pennyweight Tael Hong Kong Tael Singapore Tael Taiwan tical tola troy ounce custom 3 Weighing Parts Counting Percent Weighing Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing Filling Totalization Formulation Differential Weighing Peak Hold Density Determination Pipette Adjustment Ingredient Costing
30. available The default setting is Z Print Settings Menu Note If LEGAL FOR TRADE is set to ON the print Output Stable setting is not reset 5 9 6 Print Output Print Stable Weight Only Set the printing criteria OFF values are printed immediately regardless of stability ON values are printed only when the stability criteria are met Print Numeric Value Only Set the printing criteria OFF All data values are printed ON Only numeric data values are printed EXPLORER BALANCES EN 101 5 9 7 Auto Print Set the automatic printing functionality ue OFF disabled ON STABLE printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met INTERVAL printing occurs at the defined time interval CONTINUOUS printing occurs continuously When ON STABLE is selected set the conditions for printing LOAD Prints when the displayed load is stable LOAD ZERO Prints when the displayed load or zero reading is stable When INTERVAL is selected set the time interval using the numeric keypad Settings of 1 to 3600 seconds are available 5 9 8 Print Calibration Data jun Set the automatic Calibration Data printing functionality gt OFF disabled o ON enabled gt 5 9 9 Print Content i E Enter this sub menu to define the content of the printed data See details below EN 102 Header Set the status OFF the user defined header is not printed ON the user defined header is printed DEFINE
31. briefly to show the item is added to the set and the data set quantity increments by one Continue to add items and press Accumulate to build the statistical data set At any time press the Statistics button to view the results Lapa tp ded amp E F F capi oe F aT Aa are 5 i VE h d Ar 2 z w The Statistics Results screen Press Print to send to the enabled COM port Press Close to return to the Application home screen with the current statistics set or Press Clear Data to clear the results and return to the Application home screen Statistics Automatic Statistics Automatic mode is similar to manual mode above except the first stable weight is automatically captured Thus the Accumulate button is not used EN 30 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 3 Percent Weighing Use Percent Weighing to measure the weight of a sample displayed as a percentage of a pre established Reference Weight The default or last Reference Weight is displayed Place an object on the pan The difference between the sample and the Reference Weight is displayed as both a weight and a percentage To Access Percent Weighing Press the upper left portion of the home screen so the available Application Modes are visible Select Percent Weighing BW Weighing ET Parts Counting Percent Weighing Cheek Weighing ae A Ed isin aW i F The Percent Weighing Home Screen appears Percent Weighing 9 Library J The PERCENT WEIGHING Ho
32. each step or automatically Automatic Mode weights are automatically recorded when stable To use the statistics function enable it first in the Application Setup menu Application Setup First Enable Statistics z mz Touch the Setup ni Filling Icon wrench See Statistics Wy Embed tii below to enter NU ai a iD secondary Uni Setup menu i il Manual i Siats Dii w i Autoenatic Ad A Lock Settings CMT Touch A AA Statistics 5 4 Choose either A Print Oprbona Manual or E tk E Automatic Mn ha Den amp _ SS a I Io mode then Q 3OO0Q 0 0 press Done EN 48 EXPLORER BALANCES Accumulating Displayed Values amp Viewing Data Manual Once Statistics is enabled two buttons appear on the Application screen Statistics and Accumulate To add the sample to the data set place the item on the pan Ty Filing and press Accumulate When stable the Statistics button momentarily lights to show the item is added to the set and the data set quantity increments by one Continue adding items and pressing Accumulate to build the statistical data set At any time press the Statistics button to view the results Statistics A ce MI The Statistics Results screen Press Print to send to the enabled COM port Press Close to return to the Application home screen with the current statistics set Press Clear Data to clear the results and return to the Application home
33. established APW Optimization occurs a Auto Optimization cur when the number of pieces added to the pan is between one and three times the number already on the pan The screen UD ms Jana Con momentarily indicates Auto Optimization in the information a ine map Secondary Lint On gp Statistics om a A Lock Settings ott y O Eo ao 4 2 1 1 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen is now displayed Settings available APW Sample Size Functions available Recalculate APW Return to Application Establish an Average Piece Weight APW Each time a new type of part is counted the nominal weight of one piece Average Piece Weight or APW must be established using a small quantity of pieces This APW is stored until replaced by another APW There are two methods to establish the APW value 1 The actual APW is known or 2 The APW must be derived by weight For this case the current sample size will be used To choose a different value establish it beforehand using the Sample Size button See below EXPLORER BALANCES EN 23 Set a known Average Piece Weight APW To adjust the APW value directly touch the APW button A numeric input window appears Key in the desired APW Weight then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new APW value highlighted Piri Coan tiri To return to the Counting home screen touch Return to
34. item and continue as above When finished press the Clear Total button to reset the Second Display Line to zero When stable the new total is shown on the secondary Display Line 5 1 7 06 di A Tasai 1318 48 9 EN 50 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 7 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter the Application Setup Fo Totalication from the home screen Place sample on the pan Press Accumulate to add to th toto 0 00 A E The Setup Menu appears Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done nh Aseo The Totalization Application Setups defaults in Bold tem Available Settings Comments Auto Sample Mode On Ot Toselectthemode Reference fields To display the number of samples weighed Gross on ot Gross weightis displayed Cne o ono Netweight is displayed are ono Tare weight is displayet Print Options See Printing Section ee Average weight O O Standard Deviation Om O IO A IN Minimum weight On Off Maximum weight On Off On Of EXPLORER BALANCES 4 7 3 Totalization Automatic The weight of the item is added automatically when stable To enable this feature 1 Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter Application Setup es PF 2 Press Auto Sample to turn this feature On Clear t
35. ll User Settings Balance Setup Application Moke Weighing Linit eee ele GLP and GMP Data To change a menu setting navigate to that setting using the following steps Enter the Menu From any Application screen Touch Menu The Main Menu List appears on the display Select the Sub Menu Scroll down to the selected item of the Main Menu List and touch it The Sub Menu appears Select the Menu Item Continue until the desired setting is chosen in the Menu list Touch the setting to change it The changed setting will be displayed as highlighted for 2 seconds to confirm the changed value Exit the Menu and Return to the Current Application Fa Application Modes ni Welch Parts Courting Ao Percera Weighing Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing TIAE Filing J e Eo ao After the setting is confirmed touch Done to return to the Application Note at any time the Main Back amp Done buttons can be touched to navigate to the desired area of the menu or return to the current Application EXPLORER BALANCES EN 89 5 2 Main Menu The Explorer balance Main menu structure is illustrated below IK ha Y mg AS A A Calibration User Balance Application Weighing GLP and Communication Settings Setup Modes Units GMP Data a nn Library I O Diagnostics Factory Lockout Information Settings Reset 5 3 Calibration Explorer Balances offer a choice of six calibration methods Inter
36. new name then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new value afalalafsjolz7 jeja jo highlighted momentarily pEppprpgoprrpEp ela falrflafrjo lr jo Elxdejetbelsimi To change the default component cost per unit ingredient Costing Library 4 Press Edit Cost ET m ia SS Te The numeric entry screen appears TE 150 q Edit Name Bedi Cont O iin Delete item Enter the new weight then press Done The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily To change the default component Unit press Edit Unit The Weighing Units screen appears Apalication EXPLORER BALANCES Continue adding items as required using Add New New items can be added at any time To delete an item touch the item to highlight it then press Delete Item To clear all items press Clear All A confirmation is required When finished press Return to Application Once setup is complete and the application screen is displayed follow the screen instructions Add the first item then press Accept to store the value in memory The weight of the item is recorded then the screen prompts for the next component Unit Cost Total Weight and Total Cost are also displayed Continue follow the screen instructions to add the items to the pan and touch the Accept button until each item has been weighed Press the View Data button at any time to show the current results Item
37. off Mode Free Formulate To select the mode ee Respond nem Filer On Off To prompt for a filler material Secondary Unt On Off To show the Second Display ine Reference fields Gross OM OFF Gross weight is displayed Net Onoff Netweightisdisplayed Tare OM OFF Tareweightis displayed On Off o Print Options See Printing Section Total Om of o o O On Off For Recipe Based mode EN 54 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 8 3 Recipe Formulation Recipe Formulation requires the formula to be entered first Formulation followed component by component sr _ Formulation Mode To enable this feature press the Setup icon wrench to ha Free Formulate s Recipe Bared l cee E enter the Formulation Setup menu Change the mode to Recipe Based Press Done in the main setup options screen 7 Formulation Main Display Line second Display Line Lapa by Gadde Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Press Begin Formulation atacan If no items have been previously set up the Settings screen gt appears If items already exist in memory Formulation begins Press the Add New button A new default component is added to the end of the Formula default Name Weight Mataro Application To change the default component Name Press Edit Name Formulation The alpha numeric entry screen appears me al i ag ono taste EdirMame Edin Weight B E T
38. s Total Cost 1 82 Signature EXPLORER BALANCES EN 119 Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 4 14 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application SQC Batch Name x Samples 4 Unit g Nominal Weight 310 000 g Average 1 141 y Maximum 1 834 g Minimum 0 454 g Standard Deviation 0 514 g Relative Deviation 0 451 g Range 1 380 g gt 712 0 00 O gt 11 0 00 O T11 gt N gt T1 0 00 0 lt T1 0 00 O lt T2 100 00 4 Signature EN 120 EXPLORER BALANCES Span Calibration and User Calibration Span Calibration User Calibration HEADER 1 Company Name Company Name HEADER 2 Address 1 Address 1 Address 2 Address 2 cae F Address 3 Address 3 Address 4 Address 4 HEADER 5 12 6 2010 4 33 AM 12 6 2010 4 36 AM TIME Span Calibration User Calibration RESULT Balance ID Balance ID RESULT Balance Name EXPLORER Balance Name EXPLORER RESULT User Name User Name RESULT Project Name Project Name RESULT New Calibration 1999 99 g New Calibration 1999 99 g Old Calibration 2000 00 g Old Calibration 2000 00 g Difference 0 01g Difference 0 01g Weight ID Weight ID Signature Signature The CAL TEST printout is automatically printed when a Calibration Test is performed Calibration Test HEADER 1 Company Name HEADER 2 Address 1 HEADER 3 Address 2 Address 3 HEADER 4 Address 4 HEADER 5 12 6 2010 4 33 AM
39. same as pressing Tare same as pressing Zero print software version Auto Print Operation Once Auto Print is activated in the menu the balance will send data as required To temporarily stop Auto Printing press PRINT If there is data in the print buffer the printer will finish printing this data A second press will resume Auto Printing EN 143 EN 144 EXPLORER BALANCES 10 SOFTWARE UPDATES Ohaus is continuously improving its balance software To obtain the latest release please contact your Authorized Ohaus Dealer or Ohaus Corporation EXPLORER BALANCES EN 145 11 COMPLIANCE Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product Standard This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and the Non automatic Weighing Instruments Directive 2009 23 EC The complete Declaration of Conformity is available online at www ohaus com R AS NZS CISPR 11 AS NZS 61000 4 3 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 UL Std No 61010 1 Important notice for verified weighing instruments Weighing instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear one of the preceding marks on the packing label and the green M metrology sticker on the descriptive plate They may be put into service immediately Weighing instruments to be verified in two stages have no green M metrology on the descriptive plate and bear one of the preceding identificati
40. stable requirement If the unstable condition continues over 40 seconds balance will respond ES Note 2 Application list Index Application Note 3 Unit list T Formulation Differential Peak Hold Density Determination 10 Milligram 0 m Kilogram Carat f Ounce Ounce Troy Pound E m E A 7 10 EN 140 EXPLORER BALANCES 9 5 2 RS232 DB9 Pin Connections Pin 2 Balance transmit line TxD Pin 3 Balance receive line RxD Pin 5 Ground signal GND Pin 7 Clear to send hardware handshake CTS Pin 8 Request to send hardware handshake RTS 9 6 The USB Interface The Ohaus USB Interface is a unique solution to the problem of connecting a balance to a computer using a Universal Serial Bus USB USB devices are categorized into classes such as disk drives digital cameras printers etc Balances do not have a commonly used class so the Ohaus USB interface uses a generic interface based on the RS232 serial standard Data sent from the balance to a computer is in USB format The USB data is directed to a virtual port This port then appears as an RS232 port to the application program When sending a command from a computer to the balance the application program sends a command to the virtual port as if it were an RS232 port The computer then directs the command from the virtual port to the computers USB connector where the balance is connected The port receives the
41. x minutes Default value OFF disabled Range is 1 to 240 minutes 5 4 5 User Manager Enter this sub menu to create user profiles if desired User Level Default is Standard User Administrator is available Change PIN Set password if desired Lockout Can be used by Administrator to lockout the Menu items of a named User EXPLORER BALANCES EN 93 5 4 6 Functions Configuration Touch Functions Configuration to see a table of Selected and FN Available functions Press gt to move a function from Available to x E Selected and press lt to move them back ual To move all functions to the right Press gt gt and press lt lt EJ to move them back Cal Tess alcuilatoe a E 5 4 7 TouchLess Sensor Setup tt a If desired assign Print Zero Tare or Calibrate T punina i to the Touchless Sensors Terminal Right Terminal Left ti x Ca W gt 1 AutoCal ra W Base Right and Base Left nt ci e 5 4 8 Draft Shield light Set the status of the lighted Draft Shield feature OFF disabled ON enabled EN 94 5 5 Balance Setup Enter this sub menu to customize Balance display functionality EXPLORER BALANCES 5 5 1 Balance Set up sub menu AZT gt Me Stability Filter Level Auto Zero Auto Tare Indicator Range Tracking G B ET WIO EN T j Gross Indicator Legal For Trade Graduations Date amp Time Factory default settings
42. 0 seconds Gross 2 310 g Net 1 364 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Final weight 12 643 g Signature Filling Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 42 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Filling Result 1 825 g Net Gross 2 771 9 Net 1 825 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Target 10 000 g Diff Weight g 8 175 g Diff Percent 81 8 Signature EN 115 Dynamic gt Statistics Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 41 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Statistics Number of Samples 3 Total 181 092 g Average 60 364 g Standard Deviation 40 027 g Minimum 31 404 g Maximum 116 966 g Difference 85 563 g Signature Filling gt Statistics Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 44 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Statistics Number of Samples 3 Total 5 021 g Average 1 674 y Standard Deviation 0 435 g Minimum 1 366 g Maximum 2 289 g Difference 0 923 g Signature EN 116 Totalization Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 46 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Totalization Total 5 939 g NET Gross 2 778 9 Net 1 832 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Samples 4 Average 1 485 y Standard Deviation 0 382 g Minimum 0 911 g
43. 001 0 002 0 005 0 01 0 02 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 and 1000 are available Note Least Significant Digit setting selections are dependent on the Factor and Exponent settings Selections are limited EN 98 EXPLORER BALANCES 5 8 GLP and GMP Data Enter this menu to set the Good laboratory Practices GLP data 5 8 1 GLP Data Sub menu 5 8 2 Header Enables the printing of GLP headings There are up to 5 headings available Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available for each Header setting 5 8 3 Balance Name Set the balance identification Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available The default setting is blank 5 8 4 User Name Set the user identification Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available The default setting is blank 5 8 5 Project Name Enter this menu to set the Project identification Alphanumeric settings up to 25 characters are available The default setting is blank EXPLORER BALANCES EN 99 5 9 Communication Enter this menu to define external communication methods and to set printing parameters Data may be output to either a printer or PC See Section 5 9 8 for output samples Factory default settings are shown in bold Note The COM3 menu is only available if the optional Interface is installed we y RS232 USB Standard 5 9 1 Communication Sub menu Choosing an item brings up another menu level RS232 shown
44. 259 34 EN 44 4 5 5 Statistics for Dynamic Weighing EXPLORER BALANCES Use the Statistics function to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data A minimum of three samples is required Statistics can be determined manually Manual mode with key press after each step or automatically Automatic Mode weights are automatically recorded when stable To use the statistics function enable it first in the Application Setup menu Application Setup First Enable Statistics e Dynamic Weighing Touch the Setup Pas Icon wrench to Y See ia enter Setup n Auto Sample Aum onnatic menu Y Statistics ont A FA A pia bai Press Statistics Relerence Choose either Manual or ES Print Options Automatic Hark Rone mode then Accumulating Displayed Values amp Viewing Data Manual a E Zz Er Dynamic Weighing on Statistics Off a tae r Actorwati Once Statistics is enabled two buttons appear on the Application screen Statistics and Accumulate To add the sample to the data set place the item on the pan and press Accumulate When stable the Statistics button momentarily lights to show the item is added to the set and the data set quantity increments by one Continue adding items and pressing Accumulate to build the statistical data set At any time press the Statistics button to view the results The Statistics Results screen P
45. 98 20 A a a a a e aa a E a EA 98 goZ AN 98 90o Balance NaMe a O e e o a a T ETA 98 IGA Ser NAME A Aone ele ati E Mh nal tate i aa 98 D165 AA A A A binxs aa a E 98 A E ene ee eae 99 5 951 COMMMUUAICATIOM SUD MENU id redada dea Waite Guetta Gatnialen eoeed Sad se ceinee 99 A A ee ate ee ee ee ees 99 F e an a ee A ee eee ee ee 99 a mr 210 051 e E ee ee ee ee ne eee ere eee 100 599 Alternate Command sis ere e eee cerca ghee bie vis ceed hanes een neces ae tee ete 100 990 Ao eal ees ee O hat cena ae yeh geek hae E 100 997 AUO o ll a eee ene 101 5 98 Print Callbraon Dala yn ceeete sos dak E ae apnea eueed cn ed eee ote a ee 101 99 9 A 101 DOS ERA La CUE a S 103 0 9 11 Data Trahster FUNGUO siii ios 103 Double click Accessibility Options in control panel ccoooccccccnnccccnnconcncconnnocnnnnonanononanononannnonnnnnnnnnnonananenos 104 DAMOS AAA 105 Ski MO Sensei 105 912 Dla gnos IS AAA A 105 51241 Level Bubble Litas ios 105 5 12 2 Draft shield Light Analytical Mode Suicida 105 A O 105 IZ SONCE Men iia 105 De lO FACON ROS iia as 106 lol Factor Reset ob Men si 106 AS A A nace Gerais eee 106 A A lava a malas Mann a a tla ne N 106 EN 4 EXPLORER BALANCES 9 194 Reset Balance octal ie eee Shae bocanada 106 5 19 0 Reset Applicaton MOISES ui A AI A E 106 190 0 Reser VVGIGMING UNIS usa ia 106 5 13 7 ResetGLP and GMP Dalai o A ee ee 106 519 9 Reset COMMUNICATION ii A E cease 106 5 13 9 Reset V O SetihgS at d
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47. Application Density Solid Density Determ 1 9668 g cc Gross 1 832 g Net 0 886 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Weight in air 1 799 g Weight in liquid 0 886 g Auxiliary liquid Water Water Temp 20 0 C Porous Material Off Signature EN 117 Peak Hold Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 4 00 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Peak Hold Peak weight 115 722 g Gross 0 921 g Net 0 025 g Net Tare 0 946 g T On Stability No Signature EN 118 EXPLORER BALANCES Pipette Adjustment Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 4 04 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Pipette Adjust Result Fail Nominal Volume 2 ml Inaccuracy 77 12 Imprecision 0 68 Water Temp 20 0 C Barometric Unit 1 0 ATM Pipette Name Pipette Number Number of Samples 4 gt 25 0 00 0 gt 15 25 00 1 1S gt Mean gt 1S 75 0 3 lt 1S 0 00 0 lt 2S 0 00 0 Signature Ingredient Costing Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 4 09 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Ingredient Cost Total Items 4 Total Weight 4 570 g Total Cost 13 73 Item 1 Item Weight 0 454 g Unit Cost 1 00 g Item s Total Cost 0 45 Item 2 Item Weight 0 910 g Unit Cost 2 00 g Item
48. BALANCES Density Determination rt Enabled On F Density Type Solid A Uta type Water gy Porous Material ott Auto Print Rens ot M Auto Sample ott To enable this feature enter the Density Setup menu and select the following Density Type Solid Liquid Type Other Porous Material Off See Application Setup eee O The DENSITY DETERMINATION SOLID Home screen 3 2674 g cc Main Display Line Reference Fields Functions Confirm the default values displayed Liquid Density etc are correct To edit the default values touch Edit Settings and the application Settings screen appears Settings available Liquid Density Functions Available Return to Application To adjust the Liquid Density value touch the Liquid Density button Measure the actual liquid density of the Density setup and enter it A numeric input window appears Key in the density in g cc then press Done The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted Application Buttons Second Display Line Application Icon Aunt a EXPLORER BALANCES EN 65 To return to the Density Determination home screen Density Determination touch Return to Application Begin the Density determination process as per above 4 10 5 Measuring the Density of a liquid using a Calibrated Sinker not supplied Enable this feature enter the Density Setup menu and select the following Density Type Liquid See Applicati
49. Change the format if desired then enter the current value z PP Tq Clr T B t Select v to return to the sub menu EN 96 5 6 Applications EXPLORER BALANCES Enter this sub menu to activate the desired Balance Applications Only one application can be running at a time The use of each Application is described in detail in Section 4 5 6 1 Turning an Application ON OFF Application Medes Touch line of the desired PA application In the Item SS Weging option screen touch the AA Enabled line to toggle it on or off T Deve sighing Once an Application is Y check Weighing enabled turned on it fs may be chosen from the h Ounle Weighing Applications shortcut top left of all home A es Y screens The current menu item status is shown OFF disabled ON enabled 5 Weighing Units Enter this sub menu to activate the desired units of measure Percent Weighing D Enabled On A Lock Settings On l Reberence i Print Options rar Note Due to national laws the indicator may not include some of the units of measure listed 5 7 1 Units Sub menu mg g kg ct milligram gram kilogram carat Ib dw n N pound pennyweight grain Newton HKt SGt TWi tical Tael HK Tael SG Tael TW tical Ci C2 C3 Custom Unit 1 Custom Unit 2 Custom Unit 3 Note If LEGAL FOR TRADE is set to ON the Unit menu is locked OZ OZ ounce ounce troy mom msg momme mes
50. Communication Menu Settings section For Connecting Configuring and Testing the Printer Computer Interface and for sample Print Output Formats see the Printing section BA Thread printer cable along cable coils on bottom of balance Or pass cable through groove near release button 2 7 Adjusting the View Angle of the Terminal To adjust the Terminal display s viewing angle press in the Terminal Adjust buttons on both sides of the Terminal EXPLORER BALANCES EN 11 2 8 Remote Terminal Operation The Terminal communicates with the weighing base via the Terminal cable This cable must be plugged into the Terminal for the Explorer to display properly If desired the Explorer balance may be operated either with the Terminal attached as shipped or remotely up to 1 meter away 2 8 1 Separating the Terminal from the Weighing Base P To detach press both the Release buttons inward both at the same time and gently pull the Terminal towards you outward until the Terminal is detached These Release buttons disengage the two hooks holding the Terminal to the Base A cable is attached to the Terminal Take care to not damage or disconnect this cable 2 To reattach the Terminal press in the two Release buttons and slide the Terminal into the Base until the Terminal hooks click and engage to hold the Terminal in place Release Button Base and Terminal Terminal Cable Note If a longer operation distance is required a Termin
51. D DEFINED DEFINED DEFINED DEFINED NOTE The header information must be defined using the H x text interface command See Section 5 1 Date and Time Set the status OFF the time and date are not printed ON the time and date are printed Balance ID Set the status OFF the Balance ID value is not printed ON the Balance ID value is printed Balance Id XXXXXXXXXXXX Balance Name Set the status OFF the Balance Name is not printed ON the Balance Name is printed Balance Name XXXXXXXXXXXXXX User Name Set the status OFF the User Name is not printed ON the User Name is printed User Name XXXXXXXXXXXX Project Name Set the status OFF the Project Name is not printed ON the Project Name is printed Project Name XXXXXXXXXXXX EXPLORER BALANCES Application Name Set the status OFF the Application Name is not printed ON the Application Name is printed Result Set the status OFF the displayed reading is not printed ON the displayed reading is printed NUMERIC ONLY only the numeric portion of the displayed reading is printed Gross Set the status OFF the gross weight is not printed ON the gross weight is printed Net Set the status OFF the net weight is not printed ON the net weight is printed Tare Set the status OFF the tare weight is not printed ON the tare weight is printed Information Set the status OFF the reference info is no
52. EN 107 5 14 Lockout Use this menu to prevent unauthorized changes to menu settings When the menu is locked and the security switch is set to ON the locked menus can be viewed but not changed Factory default settings are shown in bold 5 14 1 Lockout Sub menu a A Calibration User Settings Balance Setup Application Weighing Units Lockout Lockout Lockout Modes Lockout Lockout GLP and GMP Communication Library I O Settings Factory Reset Data Lockout Lockout Lockout Lockout Lockout 5 14 2 Lock Calibration Set the status OFF the Calibration menu is not locked ON the Calibration menu is locked 5 14 3 Lock User Settings Set the status OFF the User Settings menu is not locked ON the User Settings menu is locked 5 14 4 Lock Balance Setup Set the status OFF the Balance Setup menu is not locked ON the Balance Setup menu is locked 5 14 5 Lock Application Modes Set the status OFF the Applications menu is not locked ON the Applications menu is locked 5 14 6 Lock Weighing Units Set the status OFF the Units menu is not locked ON the Units menu is locked 5 14 7 Lock GLP and GMP Data Set the status OFF the GLP and GMP Data menu is not locked ON the GLP and GMP Data menu is locked EN 108 5 14 8 Lock Communication Set the status OFF the Communication menu is not locked ON the Communication menu is locked 5 14 9 Lock Library Set the status OFF the
53. Explorer Balance incorporates the following Applications Main Menu Percent Weighing i i LD calibration A Do trato On pa Liner Settings mal Secondary Unit on Balance Serup B Lock Settings cnt y Application Modes Heleren e y mas We v Weighing Parts Counting Percent Check Dynamic Filling Weighing Weighing Animal Weighing Totalization Formulation Differential Density Peak Hold Ingredient Weighing Determination High Point Costing eS Pipette Statistical Library Adjustment Quality Control complements most Applications SQC EXPLORER BALANCES EN 19 4 1 Weighing Note Before using any application be sure the balance has been leveled and calibrated Use this application to determine the weight of items in the selected unit of measure Note The Explorer is shipped with all units enabled Weighing 1 In the upper left portion of the home screen select Weighing this application is the default Press Tare or Zero if necessary to begin 2 3 Place objects on the pan to display the weight When stable the appears 4 The resulting value is displayed in the main Weighing Line in the active unit of measure Main Display Line Second Display Line not shown Reference Fields ravsetting tare Ol Application Buttons Application Icon Functions 4 1 1 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen
54. Item Cost and Item Weight After the last item has been weighed press View Data to see the results Cancel the current data set by pressing Clear Data Ingredient Costing Results Press Print to send the data to the enabled COM port Press Close to close the results window and return to the Application home screen EN 75 ngredient Coding _ 4 de ta mt yee nes fern d 350 a EdirName Elin Cont Return p E 2 MS O Press bem Settings lo begin weighing RC ingredient Costny ajiki ja e PRO ingredient Cavting la Face Hemi hea ii bu BET 6333 151146 q EN 76 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 12 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter Application Setup from E gico ON lbs M8 the home screen Press Item Settings to begin weighing The Setup Menu is now displayed Select the list item to view or change the setting as er desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done yi Currency Label Heiti erie za The Ingredient Costing Application Setups defaults in Bold tem Available Settings Comments Reference fields TO Gress ono Gross weight is displayed Cne mot Netweightis displayed Tare omot Tare weightis displayed Print Options See Printing Section Total Cost On Of O EXPLORER BALANCES EN 77 4 13 Pipette Adjustment Pipette adjus
55. J x x o oo To o To Too poo PeakHod NA N A NA NA NA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA a E E eee op Pipette Adjustment SQC 4 16 1 Creating a Library Record To create a Library record the Settings screen is used From the home screen touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen is now displayed Til sac AAA O Touch the Edit to Settings button 3 The Settings n screen appears Esa Confirm the perpa E XO application settings Nornirial i Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2 then touch Save ete par Set the diskette Tolerance 1 Toterance 2 Ee setting ue ew tree tvs der el top right 10 00 20009 An alphanumeric entry screen appears to enter the Library Record name EN 86 EXPLORER BALANCES Enter Record Name Enter the Record name then press y sqclib RRA net ran necor names Em OS en ee NS Bats fal tpg ph halka i A Record is saved message El E SR FSH EH FR h seal appears Press OK then mA Co Press Return to Application 4 16 2 Retrieving a Library Record Load a Library record from the home screen Press the Library bar in the upper right area of the screen It shows the name of the most recently used library file The Library manager popup is now displayed Touch the Library Record to highlight it then touch Recall to load the record s settings into the Application Then press Close to return to the home screen with the
56. Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Edit Settings Tare Application Buttons p mi oo THT a e Mora BIE miy Frnt fnplcibon Sa A nu a Application Icon Functions 4 4 2 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen appears The Application Settings Screen Settings available Over Limit Under Limit Functions Available Return to Application The check limit values are displayed in the settings screen To set the Over Limit value touch the Over Limit button To set the Under Limit value touch the Under Limit button sj etum to Apelicaibon A numeric input window appears Check Walking Enter the desired Limit Weight then press OK The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily To return to the CHECK WEIGHING home screen touch Return to Application EXPLORER BALANCES EN 35 4 4 3 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter the Application Setup f Check Weighing from the home screen ER re Y WL aa ka Limits Setting Mode er arid Linda a x CET a i The Setup Menu is now displayed g Secondary Unh an Select the list item to view or change the setting as ap Sedie Signal at desired f I Statistica chi To return to the Application home screen touch Done 6 Display Weight Ww
57. Maximum 1 832 g Range 0 921 g Signature Formulation gt Free Formulat Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 50 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name xiao Project Name AURORA Application Formulation Result 1 345 g Net Gross 2 291 g Net 1 345 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Item 1 1 833 g Item 2 0 888 g Item 3 1 344 g Total 4 065 g Signature EXPLORER BALANCES Formulation gt Recipe Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 54 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name AURORA Application Formulation Total Target 3 000 g Total Actual 5 401 g Total Diff 80 0 Item 3 Target 1 000 g Actual 1 345 g Diff 34 5 Item 2 Target 1 000 g Actual 1 800 g Diff 80 0 Item 1 Target 1 000 g Actual 2 256 g Diff 125 6 Signature EXPLORER BALANCES Differential Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 57 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Differential Result 1 341 g Net Gross 2 287 9 Net 1 341 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Item Name Item 3 Initial wt 1 338 g Final wt 1 343 g Difference 0 005 g Difference 0 4 Signature Density Determination Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 4 01 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name
58. SEMEEI ne The Settings screen appears with the new APW value highlighted To begin counting pieces touch Return to Application atu he 5 r E wait en ca po EXPLORER BALANCES EN 25 4 2 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter Application Setup Parts Counting X A IS The Application Setup Menu appears Parts Counting Select the list item to view or change the setting as OD Enabled On desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done s hato Optimization on Counting Mode Standard Counting mak Secondary Linit On mu Static Cet Ley A Lock Settings ott e o ao The Counting Application Setups are below defaults in Bold item o Available Settings Comments Enabled On Off Turns Application on off Auto Optimization On Off Counting Mode Standard Counting Select the Mode Check Counting Fill Counting Secondary Unit On Off To show the Second Display line Statistics Off Manual Auto OO A AA Press to lock the current setting s so they cannot be changed Reference fields On OI Gross weightis displayed Ono Net weightis displayed On OIT Tare weight is displayed Print Options See Printing Section Caw No A S Sample Size ono EN 26 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 2 3 Parts Counting Check This feature permits establishing a set quantity of pieces as criteria for
59. TIME Calibration test RESULT New Calibration 3999 97 g RESULT Old Calibration 4000 00 g RESULT Difference 0 03g RESULT Weight ID RESULT 7 3 Output Format The Result Data and G N T data is output in the following format Free Lana spas wi suo Characters teng a lo a aeo se 1 In certain cases a Label field of up to 11 characters is included 2 Each field is followed by a single delimiting space ASCII 32 3 The Weight field is 9 right justified characters If the value is negative the character is located at the immediate left of the most significant digit 4 The Unit field contains the unit of measure abbreviation up to 5 characters 5 The Stability field contains the character if the weight reading is not stable The Stability field and the following Space field are omitted if the weight reading is stable 6 The G N field contains the net or gross indication For net weights the field contains NET For gross weights the field contains nothing G or B depending on the GROSS INDICATOR menu setting 7 The Termination Characters field contains CRLF Four CRLF or Form Feed ASCII 12 depending on the LINE FEED menu setting EXPLORER BALANCES EN 121 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 Calibration Periodically verify calibration by placing an accurate weight on the balance and viewing the result If calibration is required perform a Balance internal calibration 8 2 Clean
60. To select the mode of operation Semi Automatic Automatic Lock Settings Press to lock the current setting s so they cannot be changed Reference fields Print Options See Printing Section Number of Batches On Off Number of Samples Om O Average ORFS Coa A SS Maximum ORO Minimum ono S Range On Of EXPLORER BALANCES EN 85 4 15 Statistics Statistics are used to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data A minimum of three samples is required Statistics can operate manually key press after each step or automatically weights automatically recorded when stable To use the statistics feature enable it in the Application Setup menu This feature is available in Weighing Counting Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing and Filling applications 4 16 Library When an item is processed on a regular basis the item s data may be stored in memory for future use This memory is referred to as the Balance s Library The following data is stored for the Application used een S oe S Ti ae Application and setups Tare or Target size Limit Limit Level Weighing Em oo o IESO ST ST eg AO OO BE E a O E E x Tones fe pe fx ee TA DynamioWeighing x fF x FP pos Filing x pp Pe o Yo Totalization NA N A NA NA NA NIA NIA N A NIA NIA Formulation NA N A NA NA NA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Density Determination x
61. Y dl Vent x J A message prompts for Item 1 to be placed on the pan again then to press Accept to establish Final Weight AF i i K After Acceptis m Place iem 1 on the pan Press Accept to establah Final wet pressed the dif Press item Settings fo begin weighing 54 i ference be 6 9 9 A 6 tween initial and a final weights Unpaity one appears in the Divx rita PAG y Reference And we gt Fields A message prompts to start the process again if desired EXPLORER BALANCES EN 61 4 10 Density Determination The Explorer can be used to determine an object s density Four types of density determination can be made 1 Solids more dense than water 2 Solids less dense than water 3 Liquid density 4 Porous material impregnated with oil A density determination kit is designed to be used with Ohaus Explorer balances Illustrations in this procedure refer to the density kit However you may use whatever lab apparatus that suits the requirements for density measurements The balance software includes a built in reference density table for water at temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Review this entire section before attempting density measurements When making density measurements the material should weigh at least 10 mg on an analytical balance and 100 mg on a precision balance Density can be determined manually with a key press after each step or automatically weights are automatically recorded Before ma
62. al Extension cable is available as an accessory 2 8 2 Terminal Mounting If desired the Terminal may be mounted to a wall or table using fasteners not supplied that are appropriate for the type of mounting surface The Terminal bracket will accommodate 4mm 8 screws Locate the mounting holes as shown in Figure 2 1 56 5 mm 2 2 in 112 mm 4 4 in Figure 2 1 Terminal Mounting Dimensions 2 9 Initial Calibration When the Balance is first installed and when it is moved to another location it must be calibrated to ensure accurate weighing results The Explorer Balances have built in AutoCal which can calibrate the balance automatically and does not require calibration masses If preferred the balance can be manually calibrated with external masses Have the appropriate calibration masses available before beginning calibration Refer to the Calibration Section for masses and calibration procedure EN 12 EXPLORER BALANCES 3 OPERATION 3 1 Overview of Display Home Screen This equipment utilizes a touch sensitive display Touch areas and Buttons to control the equipment s functions CONTROLS Touch to access application setup menu Touch to change applications Totalization Touch to available Library Instructional Messages Place sample on the pan J Touch unit indicator to Y ts g change weighing unit Stability Net NET Gross G and or center of zero gt 0 lt indicators Tota
63. alance and access the e Touch the word or the in front menu These icons can be customized of it to open a topic a User Settings based on user prelerences in the amp Balance Setup Functions Configuration mena e Touch X to close the Information a Application Modes topic E Factory Reset 3 Latkout EN 110 EXPLORER BALANCES 6 LEGAL FOR TRADE When the balance is used in trade or a legally controlled application it must be set up verified and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met 6 1 Settings Before verification and sealing perform the following steps in Order 1 Verify that the menu settings meet the local weights and measures regulations 2 Units menu should be reviewed Verify the units turned On meet the local weights and measures regulations 3 Perform a calibration as explained in Section 5 3 Set the position of the Security Switch to the locked position 4 Set Legal for Trade to ON in the Balance Setup menu 6 2 Verification A weights and measures official or authorized service agent must perform the verification procedure 6 3 Sealing After the Balance has been verified it must be sealed to prevent undetected access to the legally controlled settings Before sealing the device ensure that the security switch is in the Locked position and the Legal for Trade setting in the Balanc
64. alculate Target Weight Return to Application Establish a Target Weight Each time a new item is used for filling the Target Weight fill to weight must be established There are two 2 methods to establish the Target Weight 1 The actual Target Weight is known or 2 The Target Weight can be derived from a sample Aum to Apedllcaitlor Establish using a Known Target Weight The current Target Weight appears on the Settings screen on the Target Weight button See above To adjust the Target weight value directly touch the Target Weight button A numeric input window appears Enter the desired Target Weight then press Done The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted Press Return to Application to go to the Filling home screen EN 46 EXPLORER BALANCES Using a Sample to establish new Target Weight Derived To establish a new Target Weight value press the Recalculate Target Weight button Percale Haat Tarde Male The New Target Screen appears with a message Place target weight on the pan Press Accept to continue 1910 06 Place the target weight on the pan Press Accept to continue Place the weight on the pan or in a tared container Press Accept to return to the Settings screen The display returns to the Settings screen with the new Target Weight value highlighted momentarily To return to the Filling home screen touch Return to Application 4
65. ance should be leveled for accurate weighing There is a level bubble in a small round window on the front of the Base To level the balance adjust the Leveling Thumbwheels at each corner until the bubble is centered in the circle Be sure the equipment is level each time its location is changed Note The feet cannot rotate The Thumbwheels must be used for leveling See the Level Assist screen in the Information Menu To see the Level Assist menu touch More on the bottom right corner of the main screen Then touch Level Assist The Level Assist screen shows which direction to turn the thumbwheels to z center the level bubble a EN 10 EXPLORER BALANCES 2 5 Connecting Power 2 5 1 AC Adapter Connect the power cord of the AC Adapter supplied to the power receptacle on the rear of the Base Then connect the AC adapter plug to a suitable electrical outlet Caution For use with CSA certified or equivalent approved power source which must have a limited current output Note Allow equipment to warm up for 60 minutes for optimal weighing performance Standby When unit is plugged in it starts in Standby mode Press the Standby icon to start 2 6 Connecting the Interface Use the built in RS 232 10101 Port to connect either to a computer or a printer with a standard straight through serial cable Or connect using the scale s USB port Note For configuration and interface commands see the
66. and ACCESSOMECS o A 130 o a E A sree ad E E E E 131 9 0 COMMUNICAION T A E A ise ademas heehee ee eset 137 9041 menace Commands ssh AA a A deste iecuiues 137 952 JRSZ8Z DB9 Rim COMMGCUOMS arani a ds 140 9 6 ITMeUSE IMG aCe as id ci ds 140 10 SOFTWARE UPDATES ciani ibica la 144 MECOMPEIANO Etna 145 EXPLORER BALANCES EN 5 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Description The Explorer balance is a precision weighing instrument that will provide you with years of service if properly cared for The Ohaus Explorer balances are available in capacities from 120 grams to 10 200 grams 1 2 Features Modular Design Ohaus Explorer balances are composed of two interconnected modules a Terminal and a Base Depending on the user s needs the unit can be operated with the Terminal either attached to or remote from the Base with a single interconnect cord 1 meter long EIA a I I III i AA A Touch Controls Quick graphical access to all control wa Weighing Ubay e _ 0 00 functions over a dozen applications and many features Touchless Sensors can be assigned functions when activated Zero Print Tare etc Statistics available in Weighing Counting Percent E as Weighing Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing Filling Density Determination Pipette Adjustment and Statistical Quality Control applications ST A ee Ji F i RADA Edit Settings Tare At i ul CO ee gy ts i allr amrer O F y Peery A Earth pp
67. are shown below in bold 5 5 2 Stable Range Set the amount the reading can vary while the stability symbol remains on 0 5 D 0 5 graduations 1D 1 graduation 2D 2 graduations 3 D 3 graduations 5D 5 graduations Note When LEGAL FOR TRADE below is set to ON the setting is forced to 1 D The setting is locked when the Security Switch is set to the ON position 5 5 3 Filter level Set the amount of signal filtering LOW faster stabilization time with less stability MEDIUM normal stabilization time with normal stability HIGH slower stabilization time with more stability 5 5 4 Auto Zero Tracking Set the automatic zero tracking functionality OFF disabled 0 5 D display maintains zero up to a drift of 0 5 graduation per second 1D display maintains zero up to a drift of 1 graduation per second 3D display maintains zero up to a drift of 3 graduations per second Note When Legal for Trade is set to ON the AZT setting is forced to 0 5 D The OFF setting is still available The setting is locked at the current setting when the security switch is set to the ON position EXPLORER BALANCES EN 95 5 5 5 Auto Tare Set the automatic Tare OFF disabled ON enabled oy 5 5 6 Gross Indicator f 5 Set the symbol displayed for gross weights ui OFF no symbol is displayed GROSS the G symbol is displayed BRUTTO the B symbol is displayed 5 5 7 Legal For Trade Use this
68. ble Return to Application Application To adjust the pipette Nominal Capacity value touch the Nominal button Enter the Nominal Capacity in the keyboard screen that appears and press y The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted Note Capacity can be measured in mL or uL depending on the Application Setup EN 78 EXPLORER BALANCES To adjust the water temperature touch the Water Temp button Wiser Tiii The balance calculates water density based on the water temperature value entered Measure the actual water temperature using a precision thermometer A numeric input window is displayed Key in the desired temperature then press Done RKP The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted Continue to enter the required information following the above procedure Inaccuracy Pipe the Name E A lll dada RAD ee dela ae dadeke poponpnnn Az ee ee ee ee n m Pipette Inaccuracy via the Inaccuracy button Pipetto Ae jurtmen Barometric Pressure via the Barometric Pressure button Pipette Imprecision via the Imprecision button Pipette Name via the Pipette Name button Pipette Number via the Pipette number button When finished press Return to Application The Application home screen appears and you can begin the Pipette Adjustment process Bete to fol at my EXPLORER BALANCES EN 79 4 13 2 Begin P
69. ble your Explorer balance with its components All components must be assembled before using the balance 2 2 1 Terminal Setup When the Explorer is delivered the Terminal is already attached docked to the Base No additional setup is necessary However for Draft Shield models the Terminal needs to be detached temporarily in order to assemble parts of the Draft Shield Refer to the illustrations and instructions below to identify and assemble your Explorer Balance Note The Terminal is identical for all Explorer Balance models 2 2 2 Installing the Wind Ring Weighing Platform on Models EX124 EX224 and EX324 Note Assembly instructions also apply to models with the suffix M or N 1 Place the Wind Ring in position 2 Insert the Platform Assembly onto the Mounting Cone located in the center of the Balance 2 2 3 Installing the Sub Platform and Weighing Pan on Models EX223 EX423 EX623 and EX1103 1 Place the Sub platform in position 2 Position the Platform on the Sub platform EN 8 EXPLORER BALANCES 2 2 4 Installing the Draft Shield Glass and Doors on Draft Shield Models 1 Carefully remove each of the four glass Draft Shield sections from the packaging NOTE Before installing side doors be sure to set the lock tabs in the proper position as shown here UNLOCK LOCK 2 Follow the steps below to install side front and top doors of the Draft Shield Side Door Installation 1 Unlock 2 Align
70. ce item 2 Press Accept Toral El A Continue adding components and pressing Accept to store the weight of the individual components until the formula is complete The Total line shows the total weight of all the components Press Print at any time in the process to print the recipe atoy p Then press End Formula The display may prompt for a Filler material If the formula calls for a filler material press OK A popup message window appears prompting for the Filler Material to be added Add the filler if needed then press Accept If no filler is needed press Accept without adding filler The results are then displayed in a pop up window Free Formulation Results Press Print to send data to the enabled COM port Press Close to close the Results window and return to the Application home screen EXPLORER BALANCES EN 53 4 8 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup icon wrench to enter Application Setup from the home screen ar Formulabor The Setup Menu appears Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done M Formulation Mode Free Formulate Filler Def BD secondary Unit Cit map ry Let f Reference TA Print Options ao The Formulation Application Setups defaults in Bold Item ss Available Settings Comments Enabled On Off Turns Application on
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72. displayed Print Options l See Printing Section Min Weight ono ODS EXPLORER BALANCES EN 21 4 1 3 Statistics for Weighing The Statistics function allows you to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of each sample from the mean along with other statistical data A minimum of three samples is required Statistics can be determined manually requires key press after each step or automatically weights are automatically recorded when stable To use the Statistics function enable it in the Application Setup menu This feature is available in Weighing Counting Check Weighing Dynamic Animal Weighing and Filling applications Application Setup First enable Statistics Touch the Setup Icon wrench to WS Weighing enter Setup menu to enable pa Ps D h e Enable n Statistics ee F ig The Statistics options screen maj eonda Uns ii appears ToT Minimum Weight On mM SAA Cet EL Lock Settings om Reference Ww km km Enable the desired mode Manual Auto E Weighing Press Close to return to the Setup menu om Statistics To return to the Application home screen press Done wW an map Marni y on Automatic Accumulating displayed values viewing data Manual Once Statistics Manual is enabled two buttons appear on the Application screen Statistics and Accumulate Application Auto Statistics Auto mode is similar to Manual mode except the first stable weight is automatically cap
73. e Setup menu has been set to ON If using a wire seal pass the sealing wire through the holes in the security switch and Bottom Housing as shown If using a paper seal place the seal over the security switch and Bottom Housing as shown F Un Locked Locked with Wire Seal Locked with Paper Seal EXPLORER BALANCES EN 111 7 PRINTING 7 1 Connecting Configuring and Testing the Printer Computer Interface Use the built in RS 232 Port to connect either to a computer or a printer If connecting to a computer use HyperTerminal or similar software Find HyperTerminal under Accessories Communications in Windows XP Connect to the computer with a standard straight through serial cable E PC HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Choose New Connection connect using COM1 or available COM port ee Select Baud 9600 Parity 8 None Stop 1 Handshaking None Click OK Parity 8 None stop Choose Properties Settings then ASCII Setup Check boxes as illustrated Handshakine Nene Send line ends Echo typed characters Wrap lines Bes Tank Use RS232 Interface Commands Section 9 6 1 to control the balance from a PC Note When the HyperTerminal configuration is complete it will automatically print the results of a Cal Test operation and echo print commands sent to the scale Printer Connection Two printers compatible with Explorer Balances are available from Ohaus See Section 9 Connect a
74. e can be configured to operate in various Application modes Touch Applications to choose or the top button in the Application area 3 6 4 TouchLess Sensor Status Explorer balances have four TouchLess sensors that can be assigned a unique function when activated e g zero print tare etc To assign a task for each TouchLess sensor press Sensors Note To activate a sensor move an object over it from a distance of 1 2 inches or 3 cm The sensor shows a green light and beeps when activated If the sensor cannot be activated sensor is disabled during certain instances like when the Menu is displayed the sensor shows a red light 3 6 5 AutoCal When AutoCal is ON the balance performs a self calibration AutoCal will automatically calibrate the Balance using the internal mass each time a change in temperature significant enough to affect accuracy or after every 11 hours Touch AutoCal to initiate Default status is ON 3 6 6 Menu Touch Menu to enter the balance s menu list 3 6 7 More Touch More to access Level Assist Zero Tare Units Pretare Cal Test Calculator and Stopwatch 3 6 8 Level Assist For assistance with Leveling the Balance the Level Assist screen shows which direction to turn the thumbwheels to center the level bubble 3 6 9 Zero Operation Remove the load from the pan and touch Zero to set the display to zero When weighing pan is empty the gt 0 lt indicator turns on when the measurement i
75. e sample on ha pin Press Begin Dynamec to start averaging Place objects on the pan Press the Begin Dynamic button remaining If necessary press Cancel to quit and return to the Home screen gt Dynamic Weighing er Musto Sarnpte wW Manual Ms Semi Automatic m Automatic The DYNAMIC WEIGHING Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon Drpraric Weighing 3 Dynamic Wernphihg in process AseconKs Temaming The balance begins a countdown averaging process 7 Y T 5 5 Y During the countdown the information line displays the time oo When the countdown ends the result is displayed and held cynamic Weighing Press Reset to clear the held weight and return to the Initial screen Note Clear the pan before beginning a new Dynamic Weighing cycle Averaging complete Press Reve tp clear averaged weight 1775 52 g EXPLORER BALANCES EN 41 4 5 1 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings Press the Edit Settings button Dynarnit Weighing See Home Screen previous page The Settings screen appears The Application Settings Screen Settings available Averaging Time Functions Available Return to Application The Averaging Time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds The default value is 10 To change it press the button Hatur to Aoplicatbor A numeric input window is displayed
76. e the mode to Manual Cnt e O G The PEAK HOLD Manual Home screen Place sample on the Aim Press dagin Penk Hord to begin 0 0 0 Main Display Line E HE Second Display Line Reference Fields Uapaiiiy Csia Application Buttons Functions Application Icon Follow the screen instructions Place item on the pan raknia O e e n 6 Press Begin Peak Hold to begin the capture process Ja ali weight t curet Bang nia 1506 43 g The following screen appears Capacity Gadde The highest stable weight reading is held indefinitely LIT Place sample on the gum Press fegin Peak Hoti to begin Press End Peak Hold then clear the pan to reset the display and re start the process 7 5 0 6 A 3 r gt a Capacity Gaida EN 72 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 11 4 Peak Hold Automatic For automatic start and reset choose Automatic mode led Peak Hold To enable this feature enter the Peak Hold Setup menu D See Manual RY Ts hemi Automatic Change the mode to Automatic Automati C E The HIGH POINT Auto Home screen Place sample on thre pin to pegin Peak Hold 0 O 0 Main Display Line ES _ 5 Second Display Line Reference Fields Caparity Gadde Application Buttons Functions Application Icon Place item on the pan The capture process starts automatically e TFS a C Highest wenpht is cureti Sein hekd 2663 50 g Capel ity Gadde The highest stable w
77. eak Hold 1 2 O 54 g The following screen appears Clear the pan or press Tare to reset the display and re start the mmn process Cleat pan or tate balance 1210 54 Laparjiy Gaida EN 70 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 11 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup icon wrench to enter Application Setup from Se the home screen a Pam The Setup Menu appears endl Peak Hold Select the list item to view or change the setting as Po ebiad x desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done M Auto Sampie Semi Automatic k Sable Webgha Cirily ti E Secondary Lini Oat Reference Pa Print Options e O m The Peak Hold Application Setups defaults in Bold Item Available Settings Enabled On Off Turns Application on off Auto Sample Mode Manual To select the mode of operation Semi Automatic Automatic Stable Weight Only On Off To capture Stable values only Secondary Unit On Off To show the Second Display line Reference fields Gross OM Om Gross weight s displayed Net On Of Netweightis displayed are Om Om Tere weights displayed Print Options See Printing Section Stable Weight Ony Om O EXPLORER BALANCES EN 71 4 11 3 Peak Hold Manual For manual start and reset choose Manual mode eed Peak Hold To enable this feature enter the Peak Hold Setup menu Sy Chang
78. ect Name Application Check Counting Quantity 3 PCS Net Status Under Gross 2 323 g Net 1 377 g Net Tare 0 946 g T APW 0 4551 g Samples 1 PCS Over Limit 30 PCS Under Limit 10 PCS Signature EXPLORER BALANCES Parts Counting gt Fill Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 23 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Fill Counting Quantity 3 PCS Net Gross 2 324 g Net 1 378 y Net Tare 0 946 g T APW 0 4551 g Samples 1 PCS Target 4 PCS Difference 1 PCS Signature Percent Weighing Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 27 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Percent Weigh Percentage 91 Net Gross 1 401 g Net 0 455 g Net Tare 0 946 g T Reference 0 500 g Reference Adjust 100 Difference 0 045 g Difference 9 00 Signature EN 113 Parts Counting gt Statistics Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 11 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Statistics Number of Samples 3 Total 6 PCS Average 2 PCS Standard Deviation 1 PCS Minimum 1 PCS Maximum 3 PCS Difference 2 PCS Signature EN 114 Check Weigh gt Over Under Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 32 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name
79. eight reading is held until the weight is La eee ee 6 removed Place sample on the pan to begin Peak Hold The process starts automatically once the weight is removed 0 0 0 a from the pan after 10 sec delay lada EXPLORER BALANCES EN 73 4 12 Ingredient Costing This application allows the user to determine the cost of a formula or recipe based on the known cost and quantity of the components or ingredients Up to 99 components are allowed In the upper left portion of the home screen select Ingredient Costing Follow the screen instructions to begin LAA fx ar y T The INGREDIENT COSTING Home screen Press tem Settings fo begin Wwetghing 0 0 0 Main Display Line yo 0 T Second Display Line ME z o ao Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon 4 12 1 Item Settings Press Item Settings to set up items in memory The Edit Settings Screen Settings available Add New Edit name Edit Cost Edit Unit Delete Item Clear All Functions Available Return to Application limon to Apelication To set up the item s in memory Press Add New A new item is added default Name with default info cost per weight and weight unit e ro EdirName Etem f Echt Unit Celete lem eur to Apelicaiion EN 74 EXPLORER BALANCES To change the default item name Press Edit Name Edit Namie The alpha numeric entry screen appears Enter the
80. ench from the home screen i Percent Weighing SS Enabled The Setup Menu appears Select the item to view or change To return to the Application home screen press Done ro E Secondary Liri y Lock Settings cet Helerence Print Opiions Hs B E a Percent Weighing Application Setups defaults in Bold Item Available Settings Comments a al so they cannot be changed Reference fields reference weight reference weight as percentage Gross On Off Grossweightisdisplayed CNet OM Of Netweightis displayed Tare Om Of Tareweightis displayed Print Options SeePrintingSecti n Reference Weight OnOf SSS O Reference Adjust Onom o Difference weight On Off Difference percent On Of ee EN 34 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 4 Check Weighing Check Weighing is used to compare the weight of a sample against target limits Three different modes can be selected Over and Under Nominal Weight Tolerance or Nominal Percent Tolerance 4 4 1 Standard Check Weighing default In the upper left portion of the home screen select Check Weighing The default or last Check weigh limits are displayed Place objects on the pan The Under Accept Over status is shown in the progress bar area while the actual weight of the item is shown on the main Display Line Library The CHECK WEIGHING Home screen 0 00 0 00 q Check Weighing e Main Display
81. f displayed weight stable or unstable Attention when LFT ON IP could only print stable displayed weight Print displayed weight according to Stable only setting in the communication menu Attention when LFT ON P could only print stable displayed weight CP Continuous Print Attention when LFT ON CP could not work SP Print on Stability SLP Auto Print stable non zero displayed weight Attention the corresponding settings in the communication menu are modified too Auto Print stable non zero weight and stable zero reading Attention the corresponding settings in the communication menu are modified too Interval Print x Print Interval 1 3600 sec OP ends interval Print Attention the corresponding settings in the communication menu are modified too See above Enter or get Print Header Lines Attention header text length is up to 25 characters the setting 09 li SLZP gt lt U format is H x header line text and H x could get the corresponding header line in the balance Same as pressing Zero Key Same as pressing Tare Key Establish a preset Tare value in displayed unit X preset tare value Sending OT clears tare if allowed l a _ Z T xT PT PM xM M Print Current weighing unit g Kg Ib oz etc Begin Span Calibration same as trigger from calibration menu Attention when LFT ON the xU U ON OFF operation is not allowed Begin in
82. gal tola bht tola baht EXPLORER BALANCES EN 97 5 7 2 Turning a Unit ON OFF Select the desired unit then touch the item to 8 kG Weighing Units toggle it either on or off g Gram On The current menu item status is shown OFF disabled KO ogam On ON enabled ci Carat On We Cure On OZI Cunce Troy On if Pound On v 5 7 3 Custom Units Use each Custom Unit to display weight in an alternative unit of measure The custom unit is defined using a conversion factor where the conversion factor is the number of custom units per kilogram expressed in scientific notation Factor x 10 Exponent For example To display weight in troy ounces 32 15075 troy ounces per kilogram enter a Factor of 0 321508 and an Exponent of 2 Set the status OFF disabled ON enabled When Custom Unit is set to ON the Factor Exponent and Least Significant Digit must be set Factor Set the conversion factor using the numeric keypad Settings of 0 00001 to 1 9999999 are available The default setting is 1 000000 Exponent Set the factor multiplier 0 multiply the Factor by 1 1x10 1 multiply the Factor by 10 1x10 2 multiply the Factor by 100 1x10 3 multiply the Factor by 1000 1x10 3 divide the Factor by 1000 1x107 2 divide the Factor by 100 1x10 divide the Factor by 10 1x10 Least Significant Digit Set the graduation Settings of 0 00001 0 00002 0 00005 0 0001 0 0002 0 0005 0
83. he pan if necessary Add a new sample The item weight is shown on the Main Display Line The weight of the item is automatically added when stable to the total The new total is shown on the Second Display Line Remove the item from the weighing pan then add the next item and continue the same as in manual mode When finished press the Clear Total button to reset the Second Display line to zero EN 51 Totalization r Enabled On ig onto gt leo Peterenee Ea Print Options T Totalitation Lapa ep de de EN 52 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 8 Formulation Use this application for compounding and recipe making The number of components can be 2 to 99 Formulation has two available modes of operation Free Formulation and Recipe Formulation 4 8 1 Free Formulation default This mode of Formulation allows the user to freely add components A filler material is asked for at the end In the upper left portion of the home screen select Formulation The FREE FORMULATION Home screen Main Display Line second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions To start the compounding process press Begin Formulation eer 3 A prompt says Place component 1 then press Accept Place component 1 Press Accept The item weight is displayed on the main display Line i 3 Place the first ingredient on the pan or in a tared container we 5 Press Accept to store the first component Er A prompt says Pla
84. ht press Recalculate APW 721 649 A new screen appears saying Place 10 pieces Press Accept After following these instructions and setting all values as desired press Return to Application 4 2 5 Statistics for Parts Counting Use the Statistics function to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data A minimum of three samples is required Statistics can be determined manually Manual mode with key press after each step or automatically Auto Mode weights are automatically recorded when stable To use the statistics function enable it first in the Application Setup menu Application Setup First Enable Statistics Touch the Setup gt pants counting A Parts Counting Icon wrench as O abies a O Statistics de above to enter e cm Setup menu sm Ato Optimization oF am Tam gt J Counting Mode Fill Courting if Automatic RY ag Secondary Linit Or l gp statistic ott A Lock Settings ott Press Statistics and choose either Manual or Automatic then press Close Press Done on the main options menu to return to the home screen EXPLORER BALANCES EN 29 Accumulating displayed values amp Viewing data Manual Once Statistics is enabled two buttons appear on the Application screen Statistics and Accumulate To add the sample to the data set place the item on the pan and press Accumulate When stable the Statistics button lights
85. i 106 5 13 10 Reset All Global Res ian e ar E E ee 106 OTA SOCK UI cronin N E E EE E AEG 107 Sida EGEKOUU SUD MENU sa cient cate rd dead 107 5 14 Z Eock CADEA a ern ee ee een etree eee een eae eer re ere eee ree 107 Os 143 LOCK User SENGS ayala ON an pice etre ASA 107 Osa LocK Balance SetiD cause cat wc de tet wa cect tla cnet eee ats Seach anh kc Me a a Dealt ul ed 107 0214 9 LOCK ADDICTION WIOGCS acter ie dase a Meee a fake al ite a et 107 SAG JOCK WEENING UNIS a la 107 DAF MOCO Rand GMP Dita ad 107 Sido LOCK COMUNICA ado 108 SAA OCDE A t 108 NA TO Lock VOS cunda A oeleadena a e E a a N 108 MFA 11 PACIONY ROSG idin a a a a a a N 108 5 15 Securing the Menu and Key Lock menu SettingS oooccccccoccncoconcnnononcnnonnnnnconononnnnoncnnnonanonnonancnnonaners 108 A A O ER 109 DICT Using TOU ATOM ria 109 LEGAL FOR TRADE siii noi ida 110 o A E E ald alana a 110 0 2 Verification esecas asi oa seek tier N dia 110 O elder AAA ee eee eee 110 PRINTING 111 7 1 Connecting Configuring and Testing the Printer Computer Interface oooccccconncncccoccnnccnconconanonnonanons 111 Le ii A T a a a a ainved Sable Geant a E 112 Lo OQUPUCFONM A Fca aaa a a Al E a a ol 120 MAINTENANCE usaras 121 A A A EE 121 2 O A A A A A ene RNR 121 ola nn andes potest nese iat stes S tienen uatner ed aeeniatis 121 Oe eo 121 gt TECHNICAL DATA usaba naa 122 ST SPSCiINCATOMS comia n E E A E N 122 92 Drawings and DIMENSIONS ad A a 129 93 Pans
86. ical data can be viewed The filling process operation can be effectively monitored by observing the results on the View Trace screen SQC collection can be done manually Manual mode requires key press after each step or automatically Auto Mode the weights are automatically recorded when stable In the upper left portion of the home screen select SQC Main Display Line second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon 4 14 1 Edit Settings Confirm the default values Nominal Inaccuracy Imprecision Density Atmospheric Pressure Water Temperature etc are correct To view edit the default values touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen appears Nornarial Tolerance Tolerance Settings available Nominal Target weight ee e eet LM Tolerance 1 Tolerance 1 erty ey ance 1 Tolerance 2 Tolerance 2 Tolerance 2 1 009 20 009 Functions Available Return to Application To adjust the Nominal Target weight value touch the Nominal button A numeric input window appears Key in the desired Nominal Weight then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted EN 82 EXPLORER BALANCES Continue to enter the required information following the above procedure Positive Tolerance 1 via the Tolerance 1 button Negative Tolerance 1 via the Tolerance 1 button Positive Tolerance 2 via the Tolera
87. iew remote I O Settings E sj ig kg mg e ODG amp Main Menu Calibration Liser Settings Balance Setup Application Modes Weighing Units GLP and GMP Data a Diagnostics Touch to view Diagnostics items Factory Reset Touch to do a Factory reset Lockout Touch to access the Lockout menu list Information Touch to view list of topics EXPLORER BALANCES EN 13 3 3 Overview of Parts and Features Draft Shield Models Terminal cable OE Y storage clips l Weigh Below Access Lock switch Illuminated i Foot Non eve Adjustable Indicator Touchless x eee Sensors A i _A i ri Top View Bottom View o Draft Shield Light l Touchless Sensors with Power Indicator Lights Connection Leveling Thumbwheels Ee p a i adl Type label Rear View M N models only Side View Figure 3 1 Explorer Balance models EX124 EX224 EX324 EX223 EX423 EX623 EX1103 EN 14 EXPLORER BALANCES 3 4 Overview of Parts and Features Non Draft Shield Models Terminal cable storage clips Level Foot Non Adjustable Data label Lil oF MB Lock switch T Weigh if I Below E Access Illuminated p I Touchless A z Top View Bottom View Touchless Leveling tite Sensors with Thumbwheels ay lll Indicator Lights Type label Rear View M N models only
88. ing Disconnect the Explorer Balance from the power supply before cleaning A Make sure that no liquid enters the interior of the Terminal or Base Clean the Balance at regular intervals Housing surfaces may be cleaned with a lint free cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild cleaning agent Glass surfaces may be cleaned with a commercial glass cleaner Do not use solvents harsh chemicals ammonia or abrasive cleaning agents 8 3 Troubleshooting TABLE 8 1 TROUBLESHOOTING No power to Balance power to Balance Verify connection and voltage connection and voltage Unstable environment Move balance to suitable location Cannot calibrate Calibration Menu locked Turn Calibration menu lock off LFT set to on Turn LFT off Unstable environment Move balance to suitable location Incorrect calibration masses Use correct calibration masses Cannot change menu Sub menu locked Unlock sub menu settings LFT set to on Turn LFT off Low Reference weight Reference weight too small Increase sample size The weight on the pan is too small to define a valid reference weight Invalid Piece Weight Average piece weight is too small Increase average piece weight Operation Timeout Weight reading is not stable Move balance to suitable location pt OOOO O Busy tare zero printing Wait until completion 8 4 Service Information If the troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem contact an Authorized Ohaus Service Agent For service
89. ions tae com e g Ohaus MassTracker allows only COM1 2 3 amp 4 it may be necessary to assign one of Example of Windows XP Hardware Wizard these port numbers to the new virtual port Add Hardware Wizard Welcome to he Add Hardware Wizard Mess trend halipi you inched dota bo suppor the hardware yo add fo youl corepudar Tiowdlrshcotprobles you nte bo Parar ith pour hantet FA ii your hardware came wih an installation COL ii is reoommcndind thet you click Ganor to chose this wizard and use ho monufmchanme a CO to lotrel thin r Ta commas click fled This can be done in the Port Settings of the Device Manager utility found in the Windows Control Panel EXPLORER BALANCES EN 141 Balance Setup FOR USB INTERFACE A The Ohaus Interface is preset to communicate using the following settings 2400 baud 7 bit no parity no handshake To use different settings it will be necessary to change either the balance settings or the computer settings B Configure the balance to the desired USB and printing parameters PRINT USB Stable USB On Off On Off A Print Baud Cont On Stbl On Acc 5sec 15sec 30sec 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 60sec off Parity End even 7 odd 7 none 8 none Yes No Handshake Note Print and USB menu selections may None Xon Xoff RTS CTS vary between the different balance series END Yes No SETUP DEFINITIONS PRINT Stable On Balance transmits stable data onl
90. ipette Adjustment Process Pipotte Adjustment La T re Touch Pipette Adjurtmani cS yo e Begin Pipette Place container on Ho pan Press Tare i Adjustment 0 00 a Follow the e screen instructions to Place container on the pan Then Press Tare Step 1 Dispense the First Sample oy E Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the ONER EENEN OL IU AUNE ETE PRES ESAD EA first sample weight liquid Continue to follow the screen instructions by dispensing samples and pressing Accept to store each sample weight liquid The default number of samples is 10 It can be changed in Setup from 2 to 30 samples Once all the sample Pipette Adjustment Result weights have been dispensed the Results screen is automatically displayed Press Graph to see results plotted Press Result to return to the result screen Press Close to return to the Pipette Adjustment home screen Note To view either the results or graph screens again from the home screen press the View Result button To start a new Pipette Adjustment process press Begin Pipette Adjustment EN 80 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 13 3 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter the Application Setup f Pipette Adjustment rom the home screen D Enabled Ori h w n Aag Sample ai a The Setup Menu appears na iii ii Select the list item to view or change the
91. isplayed Difference Weight On Off Displays the Difference to initial in weight Difference Percent On Off Displays the Difference to initial in percent Gross Onofrf Gross weight is displayed On Off Net weight is displayed On Off Tare weight is displayed Tare Print Options Initial Weight On Off AAA Final Weight On Off A See Printing Section Difference Weight On Off Difference Percent On Off EN 60 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 9 3 Differential Weighing with Auto Process On Differential weighing with Auto Process On requires the initial and final weights to be sequentially gathered for a single item To enable this feature touch the Setup icon wrench from the oS Differential home screen to enter Application Setup pa Enabled On y ES o Helerence g Press Auto Process to turn it On Follow the screen instructions to begin Dihterermiial The DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING Auto Home screen Press Item Settings To begin weighing Main Display Line second Display Line not shown Capacity Geld e e m _ Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon Follow the screen instructions CAP itay A Press Item Settings to set up items in memory if necessary ay A A O e Use the buttons as necessary Pm z DATA Follow the same steps as shown on page 57 Press Return to Application when ready ENS Ciema
92. items are collected next Once the items initial weight and a final weight are stored the values are displayed along with the Difference in weight and percent The items are stored in memory To begin a new Differential weighing session delete the initial and or final weights EXPLORER BALANCES El ferinntial Sr A AA re ee P Edit Name lll ia Delete item ini i E AddMew Clear au Return two Apolication Edit Name ifajsflalsfof7lo oja ajwfje r fofolifofr Bannon Didberuntial hem ken i A 2 Edin Name ne ta Delete item gt A ale A Aa A i AddNew Clear Al ae j Fa a s Otflererntial ary ft Place tum 1 on the pan Pres Accept to establish iiti wet EXPLORER BALANCES EN 59 4 9 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup icon wrench to enter Application Setup from the home screen Differential Enabled On ur Auto Process on Relerernce Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired A Prt Options To return to the Application home screen touch Done AA m 5 F The Setup Menu appears The Differential Weighing Application Setups defaults in Bold Enabled Auto Process Mode Reference fields Initial Weight The initial weight is displayed Final Weight On Off The final weight is d
93. king density measurements establish the Application Settings GEST C The DENSITY DETERMINATION Home screen Main Display Line second Display Line not shown Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon 4 10 1 Measuring the Density of a Solid Using Water default Press the Setup button the wrench to open the Density i i i A Density Determination Determination Settings screen E sf D imien On pos gt 4 a Dermity Type Solid Confirm the following Setups are selected A uid Type Water v Density Type Solid Porma Material om Jam Liquid Type Water RESTAN v Porous Material Off Press Done to return to the Density Determination home screen Ao Sena on ww E The Edit Settings Screen Density Determination Litrar B Settings available Water Temp Functions Available Return to Application To adjust the water temperature value touch the Water Temp button E A A Water Temp The balance calculates water density based on the water mc temperature value entered internal lookup table Measure the actual water temperature using a precision thermometer EN 62 A numeric input window appears Enter the actual water temperature then press Done The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted To return to the Density Determination home screen touch Return to Application To begin the Density Determination process press Begin De
94. l 430 39 g Result Fields mples _ 1 Minimume 430399 Information varies by erage 430 39 g Maximum 430399 application is Urola a Application Buttons Tare II Cies tor Functions vary by 0 00 g access libraries Touch for information menu gt Capacity or Status Guides _ Vary by application application Touch icons to perform A cr ggm W DO specific functions or access other functions Sundby Print Acie 3 2 Principal Functions and Main Menu Autola Weighing Press Tare to set the display to zero Place an item on the pan Display indicates gross weight Taring With no load on the pan press Tare to set the display to zero Place an empty container on the pan and press Tare Add material to the container and its net weight is displayed Remove container and container s weight appears as a negative number Press Tare to clear MENU amp SCREEN NAVIGATION Touch Menu to open the menu list Touch and drag the Scroll bar to view additional items T Calibration Touch to view calibration options User Settings Touch to view user preferences Balance Setup Touch to view balance settings Application Modes Touch to view application modes Weighing Units Touch to view weighing units GLP and GMP Data Insert user data for traceability Communication Touch to view COM Device Settings and Print Settings Library Touch to delete all Library records I O Settings Touch to v
95. lue o il touch the Recalculate Reference button The New Reference screen appears Follow the Manir ho Applicailon screen gt instructions to establish a new Reference Weight Recent Wi eiglamy Recalcuiue Aetereny Actions available Tare Cancel or Accept Press Accept to capture the value and return to the Settings screen The display returns to the Settings screen with the new Reference weight value highlighted momentarily To return to the Percent weighing home screen touch Return to Application EN 32 EXPLORER BALANCES Reference Weight Adjustment Reference Adjust The Reference Weight adjustment can be 1 to 1000 percent Examples 100 means the sample is displayed as compared to 100 of the Reference Weight 25 means the sample is displayed as compared to 400 of the Reference Weight The Edit Settings screen shows current Reference Adjust value To change it touch Reference Adjust button I A numeric input window appears Perren Weighing Purteni Weighing Key in the desired Reference Weight Adjustment then press Done TUN Recalculle Hatim to Reterenye Jipolicaiton The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily To return to the Percent weighing home screen touch Return to Application EXPLORER BALANCES EN 33 4 3 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Press Setup wr
96. main screen to enter the i Dynamic Weighing Setup menu wa BE q Nn Aute Sample Semi Automatic e Statistic Manual Change the mode to Semi Automatic R Lock Settings on Relerence The Dynamic Semi Automatic screen appears with the default or last Averaging Time displayed DEA Place specimen Dynamic Weighing A Weighing w library Place samp e on the pan fo begin averaging on the Pan The Avereging complete Preis Aetet io char averaged aii cycle starts 0 00 automatically 1775 52 g After the cycle ends the weight reading is held Press the Reset button to clear the reading and return to zero na Erie EXPLORER BALANCES EN 43 4 5 4 Dynamic Weighing Automatic The cycle begins when an object animal is placed on the pan and the held value is automatically reset when the object is removed from the pan 10 second delay To enable this feature enter the Dynamic Weighing Setup menu 38 Dynamic Weighing EN Auto Sample LA po a Semi Automatic Press Auto Sample and change the mode to Automatic ie dase r E The Dynamic Automatic screen appears with the default or last Averaging Time displayed Cainamic wee hing in proces Place objects on the pan to begin 1 2 5 9 3 A The cycle starts automatically After the cycle ends remove the specimen and the balance returns Dynamic Weighing to the Home screen automatically after a 10 second delay erging comple We rane EE 1
97. me screen Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon 4 3 1 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings To adjust the Application settings touch the Edit Settings Percent Weighing button See above The Settings screen is now displayed Settings available Reference Reference Adjust Functions Available Recalculate Reference Return to Application Return o a acalcullre Relerenpe EXPLORER BALANCES EN 31 Establishing a Reference Weight There are two methods to establish the Reference Weight value 1 Direct If the actual Reference Weight is known it can be entered directly 2 Derived The sample s weight can be used to establish the reference weight Establishing a Known Reference Weight The current Purrent Weighing Reference weight value is shown on the Settings screen To adjust the Reference weight directly touch the Recalcuiue Return to Reference Aeterenye ippica n button A numeric input window appears Key in the desired Reference Weight then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted To return to the Percent Weighing home screen touch Return to Application Using a Sample to Establish a Derived Reference Weight To establish a Percent Weighing Library B new Reference Place reber rice wesht on the pan Presi actept to continue A weight va
98. menu to set the Legal for Trade status OFF standard operation ON operation complies with Weights and Measures regulations Note When Legal for Trade is set to ON the menu settings are affected as follows Calibration Menu AutoCal internal Calibration is forced to ON and hidden Automatic Calibration and Calibration Test functions are available All other functions are hidden Balance Setup Menu Stability Indicator Range is locked at 1 Division Auto Zero Tracking is limited to 0 5 Division and OFF Auto Tare and Gross Indicator are locked at their current setting Graduations is forced to 1 Division and the menu item is hidden Weighing Units menu all units are locked at their current settings Communication Menu Stable Weight Only is locked ON Numeric Value Only is locked OFF Auto print mode selections are limited to OFF On Stability and Interval Continuous is not available Note The security switch under the Base must be in the locked position to set Legal for Trade to ON The security switch must be in the unlocked position to set Legal for Trade to OFF See Section 6 5 5 8 Graduations 1 FO Set the displayed readability of the balance 1 Division standard readability 10 Divisions readability is increased by a factor of 10 For example if the standard readability is 0 01g selecting 10 Divisions will result in a displayed reading of 0 1g l 5 5 9 Date amp Time EPA Set the current Date and Time
99. n subtraction multiplication and division mathematical operations is available e Perform a numeric operation using the keypad Calculator e Press to view the result e To Clear the display Press CE to clear the entry C to clear all e Touch X to close and return to the current Application 3 6 15 Stopwatch To use the built in stopwatch application touch Stopwatch A countdown timer with interval lap timer is available e Press Start to begin using the Stopwatch timer Stopwatch e Press Reset to reset the timer to Zero e Touch Close to close and return to the current Application a 3 6 16 Logout Used for User logout and return to User Login screen This feature is only active if a user profile has been created and a User has logged in EN 18 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 APPLICATIONS The balance can be configured to operate in various Application modes Touch Applications to choose or the top button in the Application area Weighing 4 h FE Weighing Note If an application mode does not appear in the list of available Applications it must be enabled in the User Menu touch Menu then select Application Modes The full list of modes appears Touch the one you want to enable Then touch Enabled in the setup menu for that application mode Percent Weighing in the example below Each enabled mode appears in the Applications menu Weighing Linit Print Options La GLP and GMP Gata ill lll The
100. nal Calibration AutoCal Calibration Calibration Adjust Span Calibration linearity Calibration and User Calibration Note Do not disturb the balance during any calibration 5 3 1 Calibration sub menu E O E E AutoCal Automatic AutoCal Span User Calibration Internal Calibration Adjustment Calibration Calibration Test Calibration 5 3 2 Internal Calibration AutoCal Calibration is accomplished with the internal calibration mass Internal calibration can be performed at any time provided the balance has warmed up to operating temperature and is level With the Balance turned ON and no load on the pan touch AutoCal Internal Calibration The Balance begins to calibrate Alternately touch the shortcut Calibration Icon from any Application home screen A to initiate an Internal Calibration E The display shows the status then returns to the current application To cancel at any time press Cancel 5 3 3 Automatic Calibration When Automatic Calibration is set ON the balance performs a self calibration when a measured predefined change occurs in temperature or time AutoCal will automatically calibrate the Balance using the internal mass each time a change in temperature significant enough to affect accuracy or after every 11 hours EN 90 EXPLORER BALANCES 5 3 4 AutoCal Adjustment Use this calibration method to adjust the zero calibration point without affecting the span or linearity calibration Calib
101. nce 2 button Negative Tolerance 2 via the Tolerance 2 button Tolerances can be in either weight default or percent See Application Setup Section 4 14 3 When finished press Return to Application and the SQC home screen appears Return to Agolication 4 14 2 Begin the SQC Process Touch the Begin New Batch soen oromet Mai 2 s s 7 for the Batch ppgpEernnpppran Edit Name name Enter the Batch name then press v The Process screen is then displayed Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the sample weight The current number of Samples along with the Average Sum Minimum value Maximum value and Range are displayed Continue to follow the screen instructions by weighing samples and pressing Accept to store each sample s weight The sample size is 10 default It can be changed in Setup from 2 to 80 pieces At any time press End Batch to see the Individual results screen showing results for the current Batch Once all the samples have been weighed the Results screen appears automatically If the COM interface is enabled press Print to send the results either to a computer or a printer Press Close to return to the current Batch process i lt A message offers the chance to save the batch if desired EXPLORER BALANCES EN 83 To view the process results of this batch and any other saved batch press the Vie
102. nker weight submerged in liquid o Sinker Volare 00m AirWeight 725268 1 diii iia ha 1 E i Ff i a f a ke et js Once the necessary weights have been determined E Density Determination the density of the Liquid sample is displayed in g cc ith th ight in air weight t Ya o La ur rial ll 29 5827 g cc Press Begin Density Determination to reset all the weight fe ea a a values and restart the process A ae Fiy Ae A od TTT 17 5 A A A a a a a EA M a ee ney Cain Tita Ta EXPLORER BALANCES 4 10 6 Measuring the Density of Porous Material Using Oil To enable this feature enter the Density Determination Setup menu and set the following v Density Type Solid v Liquid Type Water Y Porous Material On EN 67 a Density Determination O Emea On r y sa Density Type Solid A Lieuid Type Water ogy Porous Material On fi a OW cenit Determination 17 try The DENSITY DETERMINATION POROUS Home screen 3 2674 g cc e E y E p 1 1 ET a m Ei 4 ME Al a a eon Derry Ca olstion E ee ee j E a Functions Confirm the default values displayed Water Temp are correct To edit the default values touch Edit settings The Settings screen appears Settings available Water Temp Oil Density Functions Available Return to Application The balance calculates water density based on the water temperature value entered look up table Measure the actual water
103. nsity Determination See below WY Density Determination 4 br any le 3 1268 g cc i api bp dd y 2 PT 7 peri 1 wink Tr 7 pa Lidl i pe E toms A i ee ns ae stimi p gt ET kerai Gilena Oo 4 F Weigh sample in quid Then press Accept 168 54 ape es ll a TT z OET AT ree Ee A er LS Step 1 of 2 Weigh the Sample in Air Press Begin Density Calculation Follow screen instructions then press Accept to store the dry sample weight in air Step 2 of 2 Weigh the Sample Submerged in the Liquid Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the sample weight submerged in liquid EXPLORER BALANCES Deniity Delerrmina ie e A A IO m 5 i ETET F F p al Al Lens ultimas e Weigh sample in air Then press Accept 0 00 3 2674 g cc Y Density Determination apartes dd e E ago La El i ih L EE EMO EL e eee ey AA Once the necessary weights have been determined the density of the sample is displayed in g cc along with the weight in air weight in water on the Application screen Press Begin Density Determination to reset all the weight values and restart the process EXPLORER BALANCES EN 63 4 10 2 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences E a ua l MY Density Determination T T Utay 6 Touch the Setup Icon wrench
104. on Draft Shield models EN 130 EXPLORER BALANCES 93 Parts and Accessories TABLE 9 7 PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 83033633 Universal AC Adapter without power Cord 46001884 190 200mmPan Front Door kit o O Left Glass Door kit OOS Right Glass Door kit S Top Glass Door kit o 190 x 200 mm Pan Front Door kit Left Glass Door kit Right Glass Door kit Top Glass Door kit TABLE 9 8 ACCESSORIES Printer Printer Interface Cable USB Type A to B EXPLORER BALANCES EN 131 9 4 Icons List TABLE 9 9 EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION F Standby L Calibration Menu User Settings Print Menu Balance Setup Applications MEU Application Modes Sensors Menu Weighing Units TM AutoCal Menu GLP and GMP Data Menu Main Menu Communication More Functions Menu Level Assist Library I O Settings menu Diagnostics Tare Menu Factory Reset Unit Menu lockout Pre T re are Menu Cal Test Information Menu Calculator Stopwatch Logout D em i omw O O soam OA o EN 132 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9 9 EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS Continued ICON FUNCTION ICON FUNCTION if AutoCal Internal hes Stability Indicator Calibration Range a ee MIES IES ee Ki Functions Configuration y Draft Shield Light Display Settings 7 EXPLORER BALANCES EN 133 T 9 9 EXPLORER BALANCE ICONS Continued
105. on Setup Note when the Density Type is set to Liquid the Liquid type and Porous material selections are disabled E Density Determination rary The DENSITY DETERMINATION LIQUID Home screen 67 2640 g cc Main Display Line second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon Confirm that the default value displayed sinker volume is Ceristty Determination correct To edit the default values touch Edit Settings and the Settings screen is now displayed Settings available Sinker Volume Functions Available Return to Application To adjust the Sinker volume value touch the Sinker Volume button EN 66 EXPLORER BALANCES A numeric input window is displayed Candity Hetermiaation Key in the desired value then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new value imi E To return to the Density Determination home screen Siria Vo touch Return to Application ma Toe Press Begin Density Determination to start the process Step 1 of 2 Weigh the Sinker in Air E Dansir oemei Follow the screen instructions then press Accept AA Nah Tian press AOA to store the sinker weight in air Upa bp did pl a ail all ts oe Bi r Step 2 of 2 Weigh the Sinker Submerged in the Test AO A Liquid Weigh sinker In quid Then press Accept Papa bp Do dl Follow the screen instructions then press Accept A a to store the si
106. on marks on the packing label The second stage of the initial verification must be carried out by the approved service organization of the authorized representative within the EC or by the national weights and measures W M authorities The first stage of the initial verification has been carried out at the manufacturer s work It comprises all tests according to the adopted European standard EN45501 1992 paragraph 8 2 2 If national regulations limit the validity period of the verification the user of the weighing instrument must strictly observe the re verification period and inform the respective W M authorities FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada Note This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 EN 146 EXPLORER BALANCES ISO 9001 Registration In 1994 OHAUS Corporation USA
107. ote Factory default settings are shown in bold TABLE 5 1 Calibration Masses Model Span Calibration Points Weight Glass 1009 1509 200g 100g 160g 200g 2009 3009 4009 3009 4009 500g 600g 30009 40009 50003 60009 30009 40009 50003 60009 With the balance turned ON and no load on the pan touch Span Calibration to initiate the procedure Additional calibration values to be used are shown on the display The best accuracy is achieved using the mass closest to the full span value Note To change the span calibration point touch the alternate weight shown on the display Follow the screen instructions and place the specified calibration weight on the scale when prompted to do so When complete the display shows the Span calibration status and returns to the current application EXPLORER BALANCES EN 91 5 3 6 User Calibration User Calibration is used to calibrate the balance using a user defined mass With no load on the scale press User Calibration from the calibration sub menu The display shows the current full load Span calibration point and calibration unit of measure To change the value to a user defined weight touch ENTER VALUE Enter the weight via the popup screen The balance then prompts for the User defined weight Place the specified calibration weight on the balance and the calibration process completes The display shows status then returns to the current application 5 3 7 Calibration Test U
108. ounce pennyweight pound Tael Hong Kong Tael Singapore Tael Taiwan tical tola troy ounce custom 3 0 19g Weighing units Weighing Parts Counting Percent Weighing Check Weighing Dynamic Weighing Filling Totalization Formulation Differential Weighing Peak Hold Density Determination Pipette Adjustment Ingredient Costing Statistical Quality Control Within 1 second Applications Stabilization time typical Display Display size Backlight Controls Communication Balance power input Full Color VGA Graphic LCD 5 7 in 14 5 cm diagonal White LED 4 wire resistive touch screen RS 232 USB 12 VDC 0 5A AC Adapter Input 100 240 VAC 0 6A 50 60 Hz Power supply AC Adapter Output 12 VDC 1 5A Platform size ao UL 7 5 x 8 0 in Terminal Housing dimensions 195 x 155 x 68 mm WxDxH 17 7 x 6 1 x 2 7 inch Base Housing dimensions 230 x 260 x 98 mm WxDxH 9 1 x 10 2 x 3 9 inch Assembled dimensions 230 x 393 x 98 mm WxDxH 9 1 x 15 5 x 3 9 inch 5 0 kg 11 0 Ib 7 5 kg 16 5 Ib Net weight Shipping weight Note Default Calibration weights shown in Bold EXPLORER BALANCES EN 127 TABLE 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS Cont MODEL EX224x EX324x EX423x EX1103x ax 2209 Vin dog ooog ooig oo0ig CO f oo oog omg oog approvals A a ag ezo M Models milligram gram carat N Models gram milligram carat pennyweight Weighing units grain ounce troy ounce Weighing Parts C
109. ounting Percent Weighing Dynamic Weighing Totalization Formulation Stabilization time typical Within 2 seconds Within 3 seconds Within 1 5 seconds Applications WxDxH 9 1 x 15 5 x 13 8 inch 6 9 kg 15 2 Ib 9 7 kg 21 3 Ib AC Adapter Output 12 VDC 1 5A 90 mm 130 mm WxDxH 7 1 x 6 1 x 2 7 inch WxDxH 9 1 x 10 2 x 13 8 inch 7 9 kg 16 5 Ib 10 3 kg 22 7 lb Net weight Shipping weight Note 1 M EC Type approved N NTEP certified and Measurement Canada approved Note 2 Default Calibration weights shown in Bold EN 128 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9 6 SPECIFICATIONS Cont MODEL EX4202x EX10202x EX10201x ax Min CS o oos oog ongs CO Y A EE o O o approval Glass A CdS 20009 30009 40009 A M Models kilogram gram carat N Models gram kilogram carat pennyweight Weighing units grain pound ounce troy ounce Weighing Parts Counting Percent Weighing Dynamic Weighing Totalization Formulation AC Adapter Output 12 VDC 1 5A 190 x 200 mm WxDxH 7 1 x 6 1 X 2 7 inch W x D x H 9 1 x 10 2 x 3 9 inch Assembled dimensions 230 x 393 x 98 mm WxDxH 9 1 x 15 5 x 3 9 inch 6 8 kg 15 0 lb Note 1 M EC Type approved N NTEP certified and Measurement Canada approved Note 2 Default Calibration weights shown in Bold EXPLORER BALANCES EN 129 9 2 Drawings and Dimensions Fully assembled dimensions Figure 9 1 Draft Shield models 15 5 in Figure 9 2 N
110. ration 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 equal to the span calibration value on the pan and note the difference in divisions between the nominal mass value and the actual Balance reading If the difference is within 1 division calibration adjustment is not required If the difference exceeds 1 division calibration adjustment is recommended See Table 5 1 below Example Actual weight reading 200 014 Expected weight reading 200 000 Test mass value Difference Weight d 0 014 Difference weight in digits 14 Adjust value To perform a Calibration Adjustment touch AutoCal Adjustment from the Calibration Menu Enter the value positive or negative divisions to match the difference noted earlier in the procedure and press v Recalibrate using Internal Calibration After calibration place the test mass on the pan and verify that the mass value now matches the displayed value If not repeat the procedure until Internal Calibration reading agrees with the test mass Once completed the balance stores the Adjustment value and the display returns to the current application 5 3 5 Span Calibration Span calibration uses two calibration points one at zero load and the other at specified full load span Refer to Table 5 1 for Span values N
111. ress Print to send to the enabled COM port Press Close to return to the Application home screen with the current statistics Press Clear Data to clear the results and return to the Application home screen Statistics Automatic A Weighing Library w To Averaging complete Reme sample to reset 1748 72 q Statistics 2 l Accirmidane Corel Statistics Automatic mode is similar to manual mode above except the first stable weight is automatically captured Thus the Accumulate button is not used EXPLORER BALANCES EN 45 4 6 Filling This application allows the user to slowly fill a container to a pre determined target weight The progress bar displays the filling status and within 10 percent of the target value the progress bar converts to fine resolution 10 for accurate results In the upper left portion of the home screen select Filling The default or last Target weight is displayed Place objects on the pan to begin C The FILLING Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon The progress bar displays the filling status and within 10 percent of the target value the progress bar converts to fine resolution display 4 6 1 Edit Settings To view or adjust the current settings Touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen appears Settings available Target Weight Functions Available Rec
112. rranted 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 This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse exposed to radioactive or corrosive materials has foreign material penetrating to the inside of the product or as a result of service or modification by other than Ohaus In lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card the warranty period shall begin on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer No other express or implied warranty is given by Ohaus Corporation Ohaus Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential damages As warranty legislation differs from state to state and country to country please contact Ohaus or your local Ohaus dealer for further details OHAUS 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 8 3 0 2 1 1 7 1 P N 83021171 2011 Ohaus Corporation all rights reserved
113. rt the data J5 will be put into the cell and the cursor will automatically move to the next _ vertical cell Cpe rm go me MEE ee EA E n i Note If the weighing value is a negative number set the target cell in Ca jes d TEXT format Otherwise Excel will not distinguish it as a negative number EXPLORER BALANCES EN 105 5 10 Library When an item is processed on a regular basis the item s data may be stored in memory for future use This memory is referred to as the Balance s Library Refer to Section 4 for details 5 11 I O Settings Enter this menu to set the optional input and output device parameters Set the function to be controlled by an optional external input device such as a footswitch There are four possible settings for each OFF disabled ZERO equivalent to pressing the ZERO button TARE equivalent to pressing the TARE button PRINT equivalent to pressing the PRINT button 5 12 Diagnostics Use this menu to enable the Diagnostics troubleshooting functions and to enter the Service menu 5 12 1 Level Bubble Light Q To verify proper operation of the illuminated Level Bubble When selected this light should blink 5 12 2 Draft Shield Light Analytical models Q To verify proper operation of the Draft Shield Light When selected this light should blink 5 12 3 Sensors To verify proper operation of each Touchless Sensor When operated each sensor should light and make a so
114. s within division d of the zero setting Note The balance also features Auto Zero Tracking AZT that automatically maintains a Center of Zero within the tolerances set in the AZT menu see Balance Settings 3 6 10 Taring a Container Taring sets the weight of a container as zero so only the weight of objects held in the container net weight is displayed Manual Tare Place the empty container on the pan and touch Tare when stable Add material to the container The net weight of the material is displayed To clear the Tare value remove the container from the pan and touch Tare EXPLORER BALANCES EN 17 3 6 11 Weighing Units The balance can be configured to measure in a variety of weighing units including three 3 custom units Touch Units to choose from the displayed list Scroll down to see all options Note The active weighing Unit can also be accessed by touching the unit area of the Main Display line If a unit is not displayed in the list it must first be turned on via the User Menu 3 6 12 Preset Tare To enter a Preset Tare press the Icon and then enter a value enter 0 to clear the Preset Tare The display will show the PT symbol and the tare value as a negative number 3 6 13 Calibration Test is used to compare a known calibration weight against the last stored span calibration data 3 6 14 Calculator To use the built in calculator application touch Calculator A four function calculator with additio
115. screen Statistics Automatic Statistics Automatic mode is similar to manual mode above except the first stable weight is automatically captured Thus the Accumulate button is not used EXPLORER BALANCES EN 49 4 7 Totalization Totalization measures the cumulative weight of a sequence of items Two different Totalization accumulation modes can be selected Manual accumulation requires key press and Automatic accumulation The cumulative total may exceed the capacity of the Balance 4 7 1 Totalization Manual Default Touch the upper left portion of the home screen i Filling A drop down menu appears Select Totalization if it is present If not touch the Menu icon in the bottom left corner then choose Application Modes scroll down to find Totalization press it then press Enabled to turn it On It will now appear in 2 Totalization the Application Modes menu on the home screen Formulatiogy eremia Place objects on the pan to begin Density Determenation The TOTALIZATION Home screen Place simple on the pan Press Accumulate to add to the tote Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon The sample weight is shown on the Main Display Line E Totalization an Press Accumulate to add the weight of the item to the total Place sample on the pan Press Aceumulate to add to th toth Remove the item from the weighing pan then add the next
116. se Calibration Test to compare a known calibration weight against the stored span calibration data With no load on the scale press Cal Test to begin the process The balance captures the zero point then prompts for the span value The display shows status followed by the difference between the current calibration weight and the stored calibration data After 3 seconds the display returns to the current application EN 92 EXPLORER BALANCES 5 4 User Settings When using the Balance for the first time enter this sub menu to set User defined values like Language Display Settings Volume Functions Configuration and the Touchless Sensor setup w 5 4 1 User Settings Sub menu ips Language Volume Display User Functions Sensor Draft Shield Settings Manager Configuration Setup Light Analytical models Factory default settings are shown below in bold 5 4 2 Language Set the language displayed for menus and displayed messages English default German French Spanish Italian 5 4 3 Volume Controls the built in Speaker loudness Default value 5 mid level O disabled Off Range is 0 to 10 5 4 4 Display Settings Use this sub menu to change the setting for Screen Brightness Default value 50 mid level Range is 20 to 100 Touch Calibrate Touch the screen at the center of the ring O Press here First top left then bottom right Auto Dim Dims the display if no Screen Activity for
117. setting as A Liquidity riti desired F y j Barornetric kvi ATM To return to the Application home screen touch Done q a LL al Volume Lindt mi vV La O Ee The Pipette Adjustment Application Setups defaults in Bold tem T Available Settings Comments Auto Sample Mode On Offo To select the mode of operation Unit of Pressure ATM inHg KPa To select Atmospheric Pressure unit mbar mmHg PSIA Volume Unit Pipette mL uL Nominal capacity unit Capacity unit Secondary Unit OnjOff To show the Second Display line ja Press to lock the current setting s so they cannot be changed Reference fields Print Options __ See Printing Section Nominal Volume on eeo Inaccuracy On Off imprecision Ton of liquid Densiy ono Barometic Unt Om of o ooo Waer Temperature on EXPLORER BALANCES EN 81 4 14 Statistical Quality Control SQC The Statistical Quality control SQC feature is useful during various types of process filling operations to monitor and or control the process to eliminate under and over filling As samples are weighed and stored in the balance a Trend Analysis is developed and can be displayed Up to 10 batches with up to 80 samples in a batch are visible for quality control purposes Each batch of samples is shown with the maximum minimum standard deviation and mean values for each batch An on going examination of the relative deviation of the samples along with other statist
118. similar items that can be quickly checked against a sample Parts Counting a Library Ea 0 Press the i Parts Counting Setup ro se wrench e La A button to enter Z delirios bn the Counting Setup menu Get Counting Mode Check Counting Si Secondary Linit On 2 Change 4 Counting B Mode to Check Counting The PARTS COUNTING Check Home screen Parts Counting Main Display Line Second Display Line l CHH Ahia i Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions The default or last Average Piece Weight APW is displayed Place objects on the pan to display the Check Status number of pieces 4 2 2 1 Edit Settings To use the Parts Counting Check mode the Over Limit and Under Limit values must be set The Average Piece Weight and standard sample size can also be set Follow these steps Touch the Edit Settings button The Settings screen appears The buttons for APW Samples Over Limit and Under Limit show default or previously set values To change any value touch the button A keyboard screen appears See keyboard screens next page To set a new average piece weight press the Recalculate APW button A new screen appears with the message Place 30 pieces Press Accept Default is 10 pieces but message matches number of pieces in Samples button After following these instructions press Return to Application on the main Edit Settings screen EXPLORER BALANCES EN 27
119. ss Accumulate When stable the Statistics button momentarily lights to show the item is added to the set and the data set quantity increments by one Continue adding items and pressing Accumulate to build the statistical data set At any time press the Statistics button to view the results Statistics con MIN The Statistics Results screen Ta GheckWighing SE Uerar Press Print to send to the enabled COM port Samia Ew Press Close to return to the Application home screen dm RA with the current statistics set No Press Clear Data to clear the results and return to oven the Application home screen Statistics Automatic Statistics Automatic mode is similar to manual mode above except the first stable weight is automatically captured Thus the Accumulate button is not used EN 40 4 5 Dynamic Animal Weighing EXPLORER BALANCES Use this application to weigh an unstable load such as a moving animal Three different start reset modes can be selected Manual start and stop via key press Semi Automatic auto start with manual reset and Automatic start and stop automatically Dynamic Weighing Manual default To set the mode touch the Setup wrench When you make a selection the Setup options screen re appears Press Done On the Dynamic Weighing home screen the default or last Averaging Time is displayed Follow the screen instructions eee ee 18 Plac
120. straight through serial cable to the scale s RS232 port or connect using the scale s USB port See sample Print Output Formats below EN 112 7 2 Printout Examples EXPLORER BALANCES Examples for each Application are shown with all items turned ON in the Print Content menu The default values for Header lines 1 5 are also shown Weighing gt Statistics Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 00 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Weighing Result 2 771 g Net Gross 4 148 g Net 2 771 g Net Tare 1 377 g T Minimum Weight 0 000 g Signature Parts Counting gt Standard Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 20 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Application Parts Counting 3 PCS Net 2 325 g 1 379 g Net Tare 0 946 g T APW 0 4551 g Samples 1 PCS Signature Quantity Gross Net Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 04 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Project Name Statistics Number of Samples 3 Total 2 737 g Average 0 912 g Standard Deviation 0 372 g Minimum 0 457 g Maximum 1 369 g Difference 0 912 g Signature Parts Counting gt Check Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 12 7 2010 3 21 PM Balance ID Balance Name EXPLORER User Name Proj
121. t printed ON the reference info is printed Note See below for more clarification Signature Line Set the status OFF ON the Signature Line is not printed the Signature Line is printed Signature EXPLORER BALANCES NOTE The Information is dependent on the application and the ACCUMULATE setting Examples are shown below Mode Accumulate set OFF Weighing Counting Percent Check Weighing Dynamic Accumulate set ON None APW 0 100 kg Ref Wt 1 23 ef we 1 23 bg o 0 995 kg 1 005 kg N 10 Total Avg Std Min Max Diff APW N 10 Avg Std Min Max Diff Under Over Over N 10 Total Avg Std Min Max Diff Level N 10 Total Avg Std Min Max Diff 5 9 10 Print Layout This sub menu is used to define the format of the data output to a printer or computer Format Set the printing format MULTI output SINGLE each data output Feed Set the paper feed NONE the paper remains in its current position after printing LINE move the paper up one line after printing 4 LINE move the paper up four lines after printing FORM a form feed is appended to the output 5 9 11 Data Transfer Function Total Ref Wt Under 10 000 kg 1 000 kg 0 001 kg 0 999 kg 1 001 kg 0 002 kg 0 100 kg 1000 Pcs 100 Pcs 1 Pes 99 Pcs 101 Pcs 2 Pcs 1 23 kg 0 995 kg 1 005 kg 10 000 kg 000 kg 001 kg
122. temperature using a precision thermometer To adjust the Water Temperature or Oil Density values touch the Water Temp or Oil Density button Numeric input windows appear Key in the desired value then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted To return to the Density Determination home screen touch Return to Application Main Display Line Second Display Line Reference Fields Application Buttons Application Icon Water Temp 200 C a etum to i Application EN 68 Press Begin Density Calculation Step 1 of 3 Weigh the Un Oiled Sample in Air Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the dry sample weight in air Step 2 of 3 Weigh the Oiled Sample in Air Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the sample weight oiled Step 3 of 3 Weigh the Oiled Sample Submerged in Liquid Follow the screen instructions then press Accept to store the oiled sample weight Submerged in liquid Once the necessary weights have been determined the density of the sample is displayed in g cc along with the weight in air un oiled and oiled and weight in water on the Application screen The value stays on the display until Begin Density Determination is touched Press Begin Density Determination to reset all the weight values and restart the process EXPLORER BALANCES Weigh sample in air Then press Accept
123. ternal Calibration same as trigger from calibration menu User Calibration uses default weight same as trigger from calibration menu Attention when LFT ON the operation is not allowed C Abort Calibration Attention when LFT ON the operation is not allowed Set user defined weight and trigger one user calibration Attention the user defined weight is gt x E O only used for this command EN 138 EXPLORER BALANCES TABLE 9 10 EXPLORER INTERFACE COMMAND LIST continued Command charactors Fume PSN Set Counting APW x in grams must have APW stored Set Percent application reference weight x in grams must have reference weight stored Set Dynamic Weigh Level to x x 1 99 seconds Set Dynamic Weigh Mode x A Automatic S Semi Automatic M Manual CW Clear locked weight weight lt threshold in Dynamic Weigh same as button Reset Display Hold same as button End Peak Hold Set Checkweigh mode 1 over under 2 target tolerance 3 Target weight tolerance xC Set Checkweighing tolerance x Attention when x is a positive value it is used to set the tolerance value vice versa PC Print Checkweighing tolerance xCW set Checkweighing weight tolerance x Attention when x is a positive value it is used to set the tolerance value vice versa Print Checkweighing weight tolerance Set Display Hold mode Peak Hold x A Automatic S Semi Automatic
124. the home screen MIA The DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING Home screen ly Dilleramilal Press Item Settings fo begin weighing Main Display Line second Display Line Capacity Gadde Reference Fields Application Buttons Functions Application Icon 4 9 1 Item Settings Press Item Settings to set up items in memory Biter ential To set up the item Press Add New Retur be Apedllcaition EN 58 New items are added with default name and weight information no initial or final weights To change the default Item Name press Edit Name The alpha numeric entry screen appears Enter the new name then press v The display returns to the previous screen with the new value highlighted momentarily Continue adding items as required using Add New New items can be added at any time To delete an item touch the item to highlight it then press Delete Item To Clear the item initial weight press Clear Initial Weight This feature is disabled if no initial weight is stored To Clear the item s final weight press Clear Final Weight This feature is disabled if no final weight is stored To clear all items press Clear All then confirm When finished press Return to Application On the main Application screen follow the screen instructions Add the first item then press Accept to store the value The initial weights of the defined item are recorded first then the final weights of the
125. tion Setup screen The default value is Weight Display set to Check Status Main Display Line second Display Line Reference Fields A Application Buttons y Application Icon Functions To enable audible signals for Under Accept and Over El Check Weighing Touch Audible Signal On in the Application Setup screen E i EXPLORER BALANCES EN 39 4 4 7 Statistics for Check Weighing Use the Statistics function to compare a number of samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data A minimum of three samples is required Statistics can be determined manually with key press after each step or automatically weights recorded automatically when stable To use the statistics function enable it first in the Application Setup menu Application Setup First Enable Statistics Automatic then checkweighig 0 Touch the Setup aa Icon wrench to es U a Statistic E wW iene be A enter Setup w a F Limits Setting Mode Nominal Tolerance menu p gt 0 Mies amaa a E Secondary Linit cu a a Be E E ti Touch p METT Kiara Statistics a Choose either p Pe Check Status w Manual or x Accumulating Displayed Values amp Viewing Data Manual Once Statistics is enabled two buttons appear on the Application screen Statistics and Accumulate To add the sample to the data set place the item on the pan and eet pre
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127. tment checks the accuracy and precision values of pipettes by weight analysis The balance has a built in density reference table for water at temperatures between 10 C and 30 C If other liquids are used for pipette calibration enter the liquid s density at current room temperature in g cc Since all calculations are made within the balance the atmospheric pressure is also required Pipette adjustment can be accomplished manually with a key press after each step or automatically weights are automatically recorded when stable Calculations made within the balance provide results of inaccuracy and imprecision Up to 30 samples can be used PEA Alpert S san The PIPETTE ADJUSTMENT Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line A z r fp Ll Marin dl E m 0 tine Ot PRA ss arit Reference Fields f inate a ea os NS a ji TAE a fraps et ae i HAR EEA R A Ti alias e a i Tere tes Application Buttons Functions Application Icon 4 13 1 Pipette Adjustment Manual default Confirm the default values displayed are correct Pipette Adjustment Nominal Inaccuracy Imprecision Density Atmospheric Pressure Water Temperature etc To edit the default values touch the Edit Settings button The Edit Settings Screen Settings available Nominal Capacity Water Temp Inaccuracy Atmospheric Press Imprecision Pipette Name Pipette Number r s Retu to Functions Availa
128. to gt a NUCA enerrosicaio Dm a Density Determination Setup from the a Density Type Solid home screen A a lr ni me Liquid Type Water Porous Material Cut Auto Print Result Chit a al Auto Sample Ol b d The Setup Menu appears Select the list item to view or change the setting as desired To return to the Application home screen touch Done The Density Application Setups defaults in Bold tem Available Settings Comments Porous Material On Off To select Porous material Auto Print Result On Off To automatically print results ono Auto Sample Mode To select the mode A E On Of On Off Displays volume of the Sinker Print Options A See Printing Section Liquid Type On Off Weight in Liquid On Off The sample weight is displayed Porous Material NS Liquid Density OO Water Temperature Om O Weight Air Om O Weight in Liquid Ono O S EN 64 4 10 3 Measuring the Density of a Buoyant Material Using Water Press the Setup button the wrench to open Settings screen Confirm the following Setups are selected v Density Type Solid v Liquid Type Water v Porous Material Off Press Done to return to the Density Determination home screen Follow the same procedure as Solid Material above except in Density Determination step 2 push the sample down into the liquid until it is fully submerged 4 10 4 Measuring the Density of a Solid Using an Auxiliary Liquid EXPLORER
129. tured so the Accumulate button is not shown To add the sample to the data set place the item on the pan and press Accumulate Eeit Setting When stable the Statistics button lights briefly to show the item is added to the set and the data set quantity increments by one Continue to add items and press Accumulate to build the data set Press the Statistics button to view the results as shown here Press Print to send results to the enabled COM port Press Close to return to the Application home screen without clearing the current statistics set Press Clear Data to clear results and return to the home screen EN 22 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 2 Parts Counting Use this application to count samples of uniform weight Three different modes can be selected Standard Counting Check Counting or Fill Counting 4 2 1 Standard Parts Counting default In the upper left portion of the home screen select Counting The default or last Average Piece Weight APW is displayed Place objects on the pan to display the number of pieces o The PARTS COUNTING Standard Home screen Main Display Line Second Display Line ANY Ie 1 Reference Fields ii AN Escena Tae Y Application Buttons AP peA Functions The Auto Optimization feature improves counting accuracy TA Parts Counting It automatically re calculates the piece weight as parts are a A added By default APW Optimization is Off a oa x When a new APW is
130. und 5 12 4 Service Menu Used to enter the Ohaus Service menu Service personnel only A password is required to access this menu OHAUS EN 106 EXPLORER BALANCES 5 13 Factory Reset Use this sub menu to reset the menus to their Factory default settings 5 13 1 Factory Reset Sub menu dG a e Calibration User Settings Balance Setup Application Weighing Units Reset Reset Reset Modes Reset Reset GLP and GMP Communication l O Settings Reset All Data Reset Reset Reset 5 13 2 Reset Calibration Select YES to return all Calibration menu items to their factory settings 5 13 3 Reset User Settings Select YES to return all User Settings menu items to their factory settings 5 13 4 Reset Balance Setup Select YES to return all Balance Setup menu items to their factory settings 5 13 5 Reset Application Modes Select YES to return all Application Modes menu items to their factory settings 5 13 6 Reset Weighing Units Select YES to return all Weighing Units menu items to their factory settings 5 13 7 Reset GLP and GMP Data Select YES to return all GLP and GMP Data menu items to their factory settings 5 13 8 Reset Communication Select YES to return all Communication menu items to their factory settings 5 13 9 Reset I O Settings Select YES to return all I O Settings menu items to their factory settings 5 13 10 Reset All Global Reset Select YES to return all the menu items to their factory settings EXPLORER BALANCES
131. w Batch History button The Batch History screen shows the basic information Maximum Minimum Average mean and Standard Deviation for all currently saved batches Press Select to see and print the Batch Information screen for any saved batch Press Clear Batches to reset SQC results and return to the SQC home screen Press Close to return to the SQC home screen to begin another batch or to view process results To view the Process results 3 graphically 3524 17 E ome comparison Camii dd press the View latch we Trace button Press Print or Close as above View Hatch Hagin New hee Se Lact View Trace EN 84 EXPLORER BALANCES 4 14 3 Application Setup The Application can be customized for various user preferences Touch the Setup Icon wrench to enter Application Setup from pj SOC the home screen WwW Enabled On w hiii Aura al Sarees iii P Toler Mode Weight The Setup Menu is now displayed aletance Mi eigh Select the list item to view or change the setting as Mes Auto Sample Marasa desired Reference To return to the Application home screen touch Done a Print Capon The SQC Application Setups defaults in Bold Item Available Settings Enabled On Off Turns Application on off Number of Samples 2 80 default 10 To select the number of samples in a Batch Tolerance Mode Weight Tolerance used during measurements Percent Auto Sample Mode Manual
132. y PRINT Auto Print Continuous Balance repeatedly sends data as fast as possible PRINT Auto Print On Stable Balance automatically outputs data upon stability PRINT Auto Print xx sec Balance sends data every xx seconds PRINT Auto Print Off Only sends data when PRINT is pressed USB USB Off Turns Interface off saving battery power USB Baud Parity Handshake Set parameters to match printer or computer Operation USB OUTPUT With the Adapter installed the balance will operate in one of the following three ways e USB On Auto Print Off Stable On or Off Press PRINT to send the display data based on the settings in the Menu If Stable is set to On the balance will wait for a stable reading before sending data e USB On Auto Print On Stable On or Off The balance will automatically send data If Stable is set to On only stable values will be sent e USB Off The interface is turned off EN 142 EXPLORER BALANCES Data sent from the Interface is in standard ASCII format terminated with a CRLF carriage return line feed The output format is as follows weight 10 characters right justified space 1 character unit 5 characters max left justified space 1 character stability indicator 1 character when unstable blank when stable space 1 character legend 10 character TOTAL hh mm ss time interval etc CR 1 character LF 1 character Output examples

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