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Ohaus E00645 Fitness Equipment User Manual

1. 10 Explorer 3 3 3 Calibration Adjust Balances with InCal contain software which allows the internal calibration mass to be adjusted 100 divisions at full scale capacity This permits calibrating the balance using an external Class mass which is traceable to a certified standard SU Change PO Tv z E H L Il l P E Use keys to change press Enter Change LAL AP d Use keys to change press Enter Change Oo Nf Ls H E yu II Li D press Enter Use keys to change Change Use keys to change press Enter Change III v LAIL N ri un Use lt gt keys to change press Enter Change IT ERIT Use 4 keys to change press Enter Change Setup Mode Je H O Lith O Units O Setup D Enter Print Use 4 keys to change press Enter Explorer AS ITE 2 OHAUS Procedure e Perform the internal calibration procedure of para graph 3 3 1 e Press button to zero the balance e Place a Class mass equal to the span calibration value of the balance Note the reading on the bal ance and see if the balance indicates the exact weight or indicates a higher or lower reading If the reading is higher or lower proceed Press the Setup button CAL is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed Press gt button until CAL ADJ is displayed Press Enter button CAL ADJ 0 should be displayed 0 is factory s
2. Cog UE PERE CAPACITY MASSES MASSES 209 50 y 509 150 g 509 100 g 1009 200 g 2009 400 y 2009 500 y 5009 1500 g 10009 2000 g 20009 4000 y 20009 5000 y 40009 8000 y It is recommended that masses must meet or exceed ASTM Class 1 Tolerance Calibration masses are available as accessories 3 3 1 Internal Calibration InCAL On Explorer balances equipped with the InCal feature calibration can be accomplished using the internal cali bration mass When the balance requires calibration a screen prompt of CAL NOW appears This display can be turned off as described in paragraph 3 3 2 Also a software adjust feature is incorporated which permits the internal calibration mass to be adjusted to 100 counts The adjust feature is described in paragraph 3 3 3 Internal calibration can be performed at any time providing the balance has warmed up to operating temperature mode O Units gt O gt 0ITe a Change LAL Use 4 keys to change press Enter Setup Change EHE Use keys to change Change EHE Use Change Change TA l PE FO LD keys to change Explorer J PE press Enter r press Enter O SES Explorer Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE InCAL is displayed Enter O Print e Press Enter button INCAL is displayed 0
3. NET Center Custom O Units O 00000 0 0 sen setup C OIA mgkodwt ener C ern Use 4 keys to change press Enter press OT ty Explorer Kal o Ee we Designation Power on off button Mode button Selects standard weighing percent parts counting and animal weighing modes Units button Selects weighing units Setup button Selects various submenus calibration date time readout GLP data GLP set print RS232 LFT function units global custom E gt O T lt button When pressed performs tare function and a center of zero function 4 button When pressed travels up through submenus H E y button When pressed travels down through submenus NI a button When pressed travels to the left through menus When pressed travels to the right through menus Enter Print button When in menus selects item on display otherwise prints data Leveling feet Used to level the balance u WO Oo HEE P Leveling indicator Indicates leveling position of the balance Explorer OVERVIEW OF DISPLAY INDICATORS o BIG AY MW D pa Na NET WW Wb NW Center 2 I CT EDU UD Units __ Custom SG PGN lb ozcti 0 0 0 0 mgsawt Use lt gt keys to change press Enter Use Pointer Group key to change used to prompt the user while navigating through the menu system 5 B Standard 7 segment numeric char
4. Balance displays reference weight for five seconds in selected measuring unit then displays the percentage e Remove the reference weight from the pan and replace it with another load The second load is dis played as a percentage of the reference NOTE The PERCENT display number of digits is a function of the accuracy of the balance and the size of the reference weight The display examples were with a 300 g mass used with an 8 1 kilogram balance Ol PERCENT ES e nan Setup I Li LIL Enter O Print Explorer gt 0ITe gt 0ITe KA Ds Explorer 3 6 Parts Counting Parts Counting is enabled only when Count is turned ON in the Mode submenu under Setup and selected with the Mode button In the parts counting mode the balance displays the quantity of parts you place on the pan Since the balance determines the quantity based on the average weight of a single part all parts must be reason ably uniform in weight Procedure gt e Press the Mode button Change Mode Bue we C COUNT Press ant button until COUNT is displayed Units E Se e Press Enter button to save setting PUT gt PAN 10 no F S O PC is displayed default setting balance will retain ise keys to change press Enter A last sample size saved Explorer gt 0ITe e Press if taring is required 2 e Press 4 or e button and select sample size Sample size is 5 to
5. Il Differentiated digit for LFT press Enter Used as a prompt to the user to press the Enter button The menu item displayed is accepted selected NET Not Used NOTE Availability of shaded weighing units subject to local regulations Explorer 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BALANCE Please read through this section carefully as it contains important information for safe and economical operation of your Explorer Balance 1 1 Introduction Thank you for deciding to purchase an Explorer Balance from Ohaus Thanks to a new modular design your Explorer Balance lets you adapt the balance to your changing needs Remote displays upgraded displays which can be table wall or tower mounted are available as accessories It offers a high level of operating convenience and useful functions to make accurate measurements A unique LCD panel has a large 7 digit 7 segment display which indicates the weight value of an item being measured and a 7 digit British Flag display 14 segments which spells out items selected in the submenus In addition the display contains English words to indicate the status of the balance Arrow indicators in the display prompt the user as to what panel keys are to be pressed to initiate a change Panel controls are clearly marked as to their function with large Tare buttons on either side of the front panel Operation and setup of the balance is straightforward and easy The Explorer Balance is available in a variety
6. Span Calibration Printout When performing Span calibration with all GLP options turned on a printout is automatically made after the calibration is completed InCAL Calibration Printout When performing InCAL calibration with all GLP options turned on a printout is automatically made after the calibration is completed Linearity Calibration Printout When performing a Linearity calibration with all GLP options turned on a printout is automatically made after the calibration is completed Calibration Test Printout When performing a Calibration Test with all GLP options turned on a printout is automatically made after the cali bration is completed 16 SPAN CAL 12 01 97 1 00 00 PM Bal Id 1234 Cal 8000 00 g Old 8000 00 g USER NO 2056853 PROJ NO 100012 12 01 97 1 00 00 PM Bal Id 1234 Cal 8000 00 g Old 8000 00 g Dif USER NO 2056853 PROJ NO 100012 LIN CAL 12 01 97 1 00 00 PM Bal Id 1234 Cal 8000 00 g Old 7999 08 g if 0 02 g CAL TEST 12 01 97 1 00 00 PM Bal ld 1234 Cal 8000 00 g Act 8000 02 y i 0 02 g Explorer 3 4 Weighing NOTE The Explorer balances are shipped with grams only enabled When the balance is to be used with other Type Approved Legal for Trade units of measure the desired unit must be enabled Refer to paragraph 4 9 to enable other measuring units vy Procedure V O e Press H to rezero the display ode T NS e Press Units button to sele
7. keys to change press Enter LHL n UI Use keys to change press Enter Change LHL re d Use 4 gt keys to change press Enter Change Use 4 keys to change press Enter Change Setup O Mode E H O LIIL O Units gt Setup Enter Print i Use 4 keys to change press Enter Explorer AS AS WW OHAUS Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed Press gt button CAL MSG is displayed e Press Enter button CAL MSG ON is displayed A a Press a or button and select either ON or OFF When OFF is selected the CAL NOW message will not appear in the display NOTE When the balance is in a legal for trade mode this option is locked ON In this condition the balance will display the CAL NOW message when recalibration is required e Press Enter button SAVED is momentarily displayed then the display indicates CAL ADJ NOTE At this point you may continue with the calibra tion adjust procedure on the next page or exit The calibration adjust procedure is only used when it is desired to calibrate the internal calibration mass to a known external Class mass if a difference exits e Press gt button until EXIT is displayed e Press Enter button display returns to WEIGH mode Stabl E 9 WEIGH Ve Units O m n Setup LILI Enter O Print Explorer AS KA A OHAUS
8. 25 of the full span value e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed NOTE If a weight is left on the pan the balance will display CLR PAN remove the weight from the pan The balance automatically resumes calibration e Display changes to PUT WT 2000 g e Place specified calibration mass on pan e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed After a few seconds CAL SET is displayed the display then returns to WEIGH mode e User calibration is completed e Remove calibration mass from the pan Stabl ER EIGH Wes SS nn Setup C LILI g Enter C Print E xplorer OIT OIT 2 Explorer 3 3 6 Linearity Calibration Linearity calibration utilizes three calibration points one at zero center span and full span This method minimizes deviation between actual and displayed weights within the balance s weighing range Three weight values are used zero a weight value at midpoint of the balance s weighing range and a weight value at or near the specified capacity Sample display illustrates an 8 1 kg balance Procedure gt e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed Change Setup A wn O TO GO e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed LAL wis O e Press Enter button CAL TYPE InCAL is displayed gt Enter Print Use lt Keys to change _ press Enter e Press 4 button three times to select LIN calibra i e nee Se Explorer SR tion CAL TYPE Lin is displ
9. 3 mommes gn HN custom unit Parts counting animal weighing percent GLP time date lockswitch 0 1 0 5 0 2 0 5 6100 8100 0 1 dwt taels 3 mommes gn ti N custom unit Parts counting animal weighing percent GLP time date lockswitch LFT U S type approved Full capacity by subtraction lt 3 second 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F External InCAL calibration External Adapter 100 120 V ac 220 240 V ac 50 60 Hz Plug configuration for US Euro UK Japan 4 Australia 10 2 25 9 0 6 1 5 6 8 x 6 8 17 2 x 17 2 w windshield 0 0005 0 0015 0 0005 0 005 0 005 0 01 0 05 0 05 0 002 0 002 0 005 0 02 0 05 0 1 8 x 8 20 3 x 20 3 8 25 x 4 x 14 20 9 x 10 1 x 35 5 6 Pan and Windshield NOTE Not all weighing modes apply depending upon capacity and resolution of the balance NOTE Availability of shaded weighing units subject to local regulations 41 Explorer Admissible ambient conditions Use only in closed rooms Temperature range 5 C to 40 C Atmospheric humidity 80 rh to 30 C Voltage fluctuations 15 10 Installation category II Pollution degree 2 Power supply voltage 12 V ac 50 60 Hz or 12 V dc 1A Power adapter AP2805E 220 240V 50 60 Hz 100 mA AP2805 110 120V 50 60 Hz 150 mA 42 43 Explorer Explorer 44 LIMITED WARRANTY Ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmans
10. 3101 1 Safety requirements for Electrical Equip for measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements FCC Part 15 class A Emission AS NZS4251 1 AS NZS4252 1 Emission and Immunity ISO 9001 Registration for Ohaus Corporation Ohaus Corporation USA was examined and evaluated in 1994 by the Bureau Veritas Quality International BVQI and was awarded ISO 9001 registration This certifies that Ohaus Corporation USA has a quality system that conforms with the international standards for quality management and quality assurance ISO 9000 series Repeat audits are carried out by BVQI at intervals to check that the quality system is operated in the proper manner Kaes Maw e James Ohaus President Ohaus Corporation Pine Brook NJ FCC NOTE THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGI TAL 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 THIS DIGITAL
11. 4 1 Setting Date and Time Your Explorer balance provides date and time data which can be viewed on a computer or printed out on an external printer When you put your new instrument into operation for the first time you should enter the current date and the time These settings are retained as long as the balance remains connected to a power source Date Date is a feature which enables the balance to be set to a U S A date standard or European date standard U S standard has the month date followed by the year each separated by in the printout The European date standard has the day first followed by the month and then the year each separated by a period The default setting is U S A Standard Change Setup Mode E H T E O Units QO Setup Enter O Print Use keys to change press Enter l 20fte e SOT 2 Et Time Time is a feature which enables the balance to be set to the current time in either U S A standards 12 hour periods or European Military standards 24 hour periods The default setting is U S A Standard Ch Setup ange Mode E TTME O I LI E O Units Setup O Enter Print Use 4 keys to change press Enter l 0ITe Bore 0ITe A OHAUS So 22 Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed e Press a or gt button and select Date from the menu e Press Enter button TYPE is displayed e Press Enter button SET M
12. Press e or gt button to select next item or EXIT Press Enter button to save 30 Explorer 4 10 Global Cont List This submenu can be used to output a listing of current menu settings via the RS232 interface When YES is selected all menu settings will be output either to an external printer or computer To use this feature your balance must be connected to a computer or printer The default setting is OFF SAMPLE PRINTOUTS The partial sample shown indicates the status in the menus EXPLORER xxxxxx xxx Sr x xx OS x xx G X xx LFT is Off Mode Menu Time 12hr 3 19 51 PM WEIGH On Date m d y 12 01 97 PERCENT Off Function Weigh COUNT Off ReadOut Menu ANIMAL Off a Lock Switch is Off Stb 2d AZT 5d Menu Locks Filter 1 RS232 Off GLP Menu READOUT Off GLPSET Off Time Date On MODE Off Bal Id On UNITS Off Proj No On GLP Data Off DIFF On lt CAL Off Name On GLOBAL Off Print Menu CUSTOM Off Auto Print Off Enabled Units Interval 7 g Stable Print On custm NU On C Units GLP Cont Off 1 000000 EO x 1 GLP on Tare Off Print Ref On RS232 2400 N 7 2 Reset Reset when set to YES will reset the balance to factory default settings The default setting is NO Version Displays software revision number for servicing purposes This number is installed with the balance Lock Lock when selected and set to ON locks all of the entries made under the Global menu The default settin
13. Rear of Balance RS232 Commands All communication is accomplished using standard ASCII format Characters shown in the following table are acknowledged by the balance Invalid command re sponse ES error indicates the balance has not recog nized the command Commands sent to the balance must be terminated with a carriage return CR or car riage return line line feed CRLF For example a tare command should appear as shown in the adjacent dia gram Data output by the balance is always terminated with a carriage return line feed CRLF Sending a print command P from a computer TARE The output format is illustrated in the RS232 command table which follows PRINT 00000 OO O Seen RS232 COMMAND TABLE Command 1 NC Character Description 2 Data Out TXD 3 Data In RXD Print current mode ald 4 Tare External signal Field M R LF ion a 1 5 Clear To Send CTS i 6 Data Terminal Ready DTR 7 Ground lank if pany eer 8 Request To Send RTS if unstable 9 Print External signal mg GN N g tael tical External PRINT and or TARE SC tael custm switches may be installed at taol e as shown in the diagram momme oz lb Momentary contact oz t switches must be used nnnnA Set Auto Print feature to nnnn nnn D Turns feature OFF see table nnn S Output on stability nnn Output is continuous nnnn 1 3600 Sets Auto Print Int
14. jacks or any other convienent method Make sure the balance is level and secure Apply power and operate the balance Attach items to be weighed to the hook underneath the balance 3 9 Printing Data BOTTOM OF BALANCE REMO PROTECTIVE COVER WEIGH BELOW VE _ WEIGH BELOW HOOK IS INSIDE OF HOOK LOCATION BALANCE Printing data to an external computer or printer requires that the communications parameters in the Setup menu Print options and communication parameters be set first Refer to page 25 Print menu settings and page 27 for RS232 communication settings S Change Setup sp GLOBAL oe Units Setup O Enter D m lt Use 4 keys to change press Enter Explorer Kal Kail A OHAUS 21 Procedure e Press the Print button Printing to an external printer or computer will occur each time the Print button is pressed unless autoprint feature is turned on in which case printing can occur in a continuous fashion at specified intervals or each time a stable reading is achieved Sample printout is shown below with time turned on SAMPLE PRINTOUT 12 01 97 12 01 37 AM 429 59 For a review of of printing samples refer to Section 4 Setting Up Your Balance What is printed is controlled by the GLP Set Menu and the selection of GLP Cont or GLP Tare in the Print Menu Explorer 4 SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE
15. APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS A LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGI TAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS ICES 003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS CANADA CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE A PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR APPAREILS NUMERIQUES NMB 003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment are not permitted Explorer E10640 E11140 E12140 E1RR80 E12130 E14130 E1RV70 E16120 E1B120 E1D120 E1RW60 E1D110 E1F110 E1H110 E01640 E16130 E1F120 Voyager V10640 V11140 V12140 V1RR80 V12130 V14130 V1RV70 V16120 V1B120 V1D120 V1RW60 V1D110 V1F110 V1H110 V16130 V1F120 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY E00640 E01140 E02140 EORR80 E02130 E04130 EORV70 E06120 E0B120 E0D120 EORW60 E0D110 E0F110 E0H110 E0A520 E06130 E0F120 V00640 V01140 V02140 VORR80 V02130 V04130 VORV70 V06120 VOB120 V0D120 VORW60 VOD110 VOF110 VOH110 V06130 VOF120 New Jersey 07058 USA 22 Jun 01 E10645 E11145 E12145 E1RR85 E12132 E14132 E1RV72 E16122 E1B122 E1D122 E1RW62 E1D112 E1F112 E1H112 E0E122 E16135 E1F122 V10645 V11145 V12145 V1RR85 V12132 V14132 V1RV72 V16122 V1B122 V1D122 V1RW62 V1D112 V1F112 V1H112 V16135 V1F122 E00645 E01145 E02145 EORR
16. change press Enter RETIRE CALEESE Use keystochange press Enter Change Change Change an Mode Fr H Units z gt Enter Print Use 4 keys to change press Enter Explorer Kal Kal Change PA Ee 15 Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE InCAL is displayed e Press 4 button to select CALTEST calibration CALtESt is displayed e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed NOTE lf a weight is left on the pan the balance will display CLR PAN remove the weight from the pan The balance automatically resumes calibration e Display changes to PUT WT 8000 g The displayed weight is the full capacity of the balance e Place specified calibration mass on pan e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed After a few seconds DIFF is displayed The display now indicates the actual difference in weight between what value was just placed on the pan and the previous weight value which was stored in the balance After approximately 8 seconds the display returns to the WEIGH mode e Remove calibration test mass from the pan Stabl O e WEIGH Units C n n Setup O LILI g Enter Print E xplorer 0E Eu 2 Explorer 3 3 8 Calibration GLP Printout If any option in the GLP Set Menu is turned On GLP automatically prints data after calibration is completed
17. not be accepted and the balance will display its maximum capacity When LFT is set on only full span calibration value can be used Sample display illustrates an 8 1 kg balance Change Setup Mode E H K Units Setup C Enter Print Use 4 keys to change press Enter Explorer Kall Kalb 2 SS o Change LAETI Be Use 4 keys to change press Enter CALITE CD ot AL keys to change press Enter GI EE coon GPR keys to change press Enter Change II Li i A Change Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE InCAL is displayed e Press 4 button to select SPAN calibration CAL TYPE SPAN is displayed e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed NOTE If a weight is left on the pan the balance will display CLR PAN remove the weight from the pan The balance automatically resumes calibration e Display changes to PUT WT 8000 g The displayed weight is the full capacity of the balance e Place specified calibration mass on pan NOTE For an 8 1 kg balance either 2 kg 4 kg 6 kg or 8 kg can be used for span calibration The PUT WEIGHT message indicates the calibration mass that is on the pan e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed After a few seconds CAL SET is displayed the display then returns to WEIGH mode e Span calibration is completed Remove
18. of full scale capacities ranging from 62 grams to 8 100 grams with FineRange range models available Legal for Trade versions are available Behind your instrument stands OHAUS a leading manufacturer of precision scales and balances An Aftermarket Department with trained instrument technicians is dedicated to provide you with the fastest service possible in the event your instrument requires servicing OHAUS also has a Customer Service Department to answer any inquiries regarding applications and accessories To ensure you make full use of the possibilities offered by your Explorer balance we advise you to read through these operating instructions very carefully 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Unpacking and Checking the Standard Equipment Open the package and remove the instrument and the accessories Check the completeness of the delivery The following accessories are part of the standard equipment of your new Explorer balance Analytical Top Loader Equipment 62g 110g 162g 210 410 610 610g 1550 g 2100 g 6100g 4100 g 210 g 210 100 g 410 100 g 4100 g 6100 4100 1000 g 8100g GEN e Pan 4 75 e Pan 6 0 01 g units DraftShisld Sw e Warranty Card 4100 g 6100 g and 8100 g balances with internal calibration are equipped with a 6 Pan and Windshield e Remove packing material from the instrument e Check the instrument for transport damage Immediately inform your Ohaus dealer if you have complaints or parts are miss
19. or gt button to select next item or EXIT Press Enter button to continue Units Measuring units settings are made using the Units button This menu permits the measuring units to be turned ON or OFF The default setting is OFF Lock Lock when selected and turned on locks all of the entries made under the Units button The default setting is OFF 4 10 Global This menu contains two functions which can be set to either a yes or no type of operation These functions are List and Reset The default settings are NO Global List is a convienent method of examining which parameters are set up in the balance The parameters do not show up on the display but print out when selected The Global menu contains the List function When Version is selected the software revision of the balance is displayed Procedure e Press the Setup button O Pr p Change Setup R i Mode C e DBA OKO e Press a or gt button until GLOBAL is displayed OL U L O units C e Press Enter button to continue Setup Enter m lt Use 4 keys to change press Enter e Press a or gt button until either LIST RESET Explorer VERSION LOCK or EXIT is displayed Kid Kal A P E t b tt t ti o ress Enter button to continue A y l EA Press a or vw button and select either YES or NO for LIST and RESET When either LOCK or EXIT is selected ON or OFF settings are available e Press Enter button to save setting Press 4Jor i
20. place display counts by De LSD 1 Display counts by 1 s LSD 2 Display counts by 2 s LSD 5 Display counts by 5 s LSD 10 Display counts by 10 s LSD 100 Display counts by 100 s Sensitivity to vibration is increased with this LSD setting Procedure Cont e Press Enter button to save setting LSD is displayed There are 6LSD least significant digit settings you can choose from see table e Press Enter button LSD 1 is displayed CA Dress 4 or ei button and select LSD value either 1 2 5 10 or 100 e Press Enter button SAVED is momementary dis played followed by LOCK 4 Press Jor AA y button and select ON or OFF e Press Enter button EXIT is displayed e Press Enter button to return to weighing mode Explorer 4 12 Menu Lock Out Protection Access to the various menus can be disabled setting the Lock Switch located on the PC board inside the balance to OFF position The Lock Switch locks out all menus which have had LOCK turned ON The default setting for the Lock Switch is OFF Type Approved Legal for Trade Balance Sealing Certified balances have a securing sticker applied at the factory When subsequent verification is carried out they can be sealed either with a lead seal and wire or with a new securing sticker Lock Switch shown in Locked Position Sealing Screw Switch Plate ry Lead Seal o
21. setting is None Data Bits To set the number of data bits to 7 or 8 The default setting is 7 Stop Bits The number of stop bits can be set to 1 or 2 The default setting is 2 Lock Lock ON OFF can only be changed when the hardware Lock Switch is set OFF disabled A menu is locked when the menu lock is set ON and the Lock Switch is ON Lock when selected and turned on locks all of the entries made under the RS232 menu In the locked condition items may be looked at but not changed in the menu When set off entries may be changed OFF is the default setting 27 Explorer 4 7 Legal for Trade LFT Legal for Trade LFT is a software controlled option which can be set to LFT NET and LFT LOCK When set to LFT NET the balance will indicate a NET weight during legal for trade operation When LFT LOCK is set ON certain items in the Calibration Readout Print Mode and Units menus are automatically preset and locked to permit the balance to operate in a legal for trade application and works in conjunction with a Lock Switch Default setting is UNLOCKED See default table DEFAULT TABLE LFT and Lock Switch Menu lock Default Value Unlocked Unlocked Date Menu Time Menu Calibration Menu Span Linearity User CalTest Internal Calibration Cal Adj Cal Msg Locked Unlocked Unlocked Locked Locked ON Readout Menu Stability Auto zero Filter Level GLP Data Menu GLP Selections Print Options R
22. the United States please call Aftermarket Ohaus Corporation toll free at 800 526 0659 An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to help you 5 6 Replacement parts Description Ohaus Part No Power Pack 100 120 V ac US Plug Cord set part of power pack 490202 01 Power Pack Cord set required for UK European and Australian 490203 01 Cord Set 230 V ac UK Plug 76448 00 Cord Set 230 V ac European Plug 76212 00 Cord Set 230 V ac Australian plug 76199 01 5 7 Accessories Description Ohaus Part No Calibration Masses ASTM Class 1 Tolerance 209 49024 11 50 g 49054 11 100g 49015 11 200 g 49025 11 500 g 49055 11 1 kg 49016 11 2kg 49026 11 4kg 49046 11 In Use Display Cover Kit 470003 01 Security Device 470004 01 Draftshield Kit 470006 01 Density Determination Kit 470007 01 Modular Display Upgrade Kit 470008 01 Auxilliary Display Kit Table Mount 470009 01 Wall Mount 470009 02 Tower Mount 470009 03 Remote Display Kit Table Mount 470010 01 Wall Mount 470010 02 Tower Mount 470010 03 RS232 Interface Cable Blunt end user defined AS017 01 RS232 Interface Cable IBM PC 25 Pin AS017 02 RS232 Interface Cable connects impact printer 80500570 RS232 Interface Cable IBM PC 9 Pin AS017 09 RS232 Interface Cable Apple IIGS Macintosh AS017 10 Printer SF42 40 Explorer 5 8 Specifications Analyticals Capacity g Readability mg Weighing units Application modes Features
23. to lock the settings Procedure To select any of the items in the Readout menu pro Change Setup E ceed as follows Mode C RE Hp III d e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed AS e Press a or gt button until READOUT is dis Setup Enter O m lt Use 4 keys to change press Enter played e Press Enter button to save setting Explorer A OTe oTe Press lt or gt button until either STABLE AUTO 2 Ke 0 FILTER LOCK or EXIT is displayed Se e Press Enter button to save setting i TEEN Press A or Y button and select the desired menu setting e Press Enter button SAVED is displayed e Press lt or gt button to continue or EXIT e Press Enter button to save setting Stability The stability range specifies the weighing results and must be within a preset tolerance limit for a certain time to turn the stability indicator ON When a displayed weight changes beyond the allowable range the stability indicator turns OFF indicating an unstable condition Factory default setting is shown in bold type 5d Smallest range stability indicator is ON only when displayed weight is stable within D divisions 1d Reduced range 2d Normal range 5d Largest range stability indicator is ON even though displayed weight changes slightly When the RS232 interface is configured to print stable data only the stability range also governs data output Displayed data will only be output if it is with
24. 1000 pieces e Place sample size on the pan ais seas e Press Enter button to continue display indicates PL T PEN WORKING In Pe Balance displays the reference weight of an individual ILI piece part for five seconds and then displays the total Use keys to change press Enter number pieces on the pan e Remove the sample and place parts to be counted on the pan Balance displays number of pieces Update Update is a function which permits placing additional samples which are greater than the value of the original sample but less than three times the value This action increases the accuracy of the measurement e Place sample on the pan which is at least one but not more than three times the original sample size Change Mode LiPp H TE e Press Mode button COUNT is displayed e Press Enter button UPDATE is displayed e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed then the reference weight followed by the new sample size a Use keys to change press Enter Stabl able me C COIN T oe Units L m l l Ee zap Pc Setup J J Enter Print O CU O Explorer Kal OTE 2 OHAUS Si a 19 Explorer 3 7 Animal Weighing Animal Weighing is enabled only when Animal is turned ON in the Mode submenu under Setup Procedure l gt e Press the Mode button Change Mode SS 8 LS O H N IMA O e Press a or gt button until ANIMAL is displayed Units suw
25. 1620 g O 17 Explorer 3 5 Percent Weighing Percent Weighing is enabled only when Percent is turned ON in the Mode submenu under Setup Percent weighing permits you to place a reference load on the balance then view other loads as a percentage of the reference The load you place on the pan as a reference may be displayed as any percentage you select from 5 to 100 in 1 increments One hundred percent does not necessarily have to represent the reference load Subsequent loads displayed as a percentage of the reference are limited only by the capacity of the balance The default setting is Reference 100 Refer to paragraph 4 8 to enable percent weighing vc PERCENT O Explorer Kaka 0ITS 2 OHAUS Procedure e Press the Mode button 6 al OS SH Press lt or gt button until PERCENT is dis played Setup Enter Print Use 4 keys to change press Enter E e Press Enter button PUT gt PAN 100 is displayed If a container is used the balance can be tared at this point The display momentarily blanks while the balance is taring out ee e Put the reference load on the pan Change Mode DOT PAN nr UU Use keys to change press Enter 18 e Press 4 or vy button and select reference weight percentage Percent Range 5 to 100 Hold button down for fast change e Press Enter button to save setting WORKING is displayed calculating reference weight
26. 85 E02132 E04132 EORV72 E06122 E0B122 E0D122 EORW62 E0D112 E0F112 E0H112 E15132 E0F122 V02132 V04132 VORV72 V06122 V0B122 VOD122 VORW62 VOD112 VOF112 VOH112 VOF122 E12135 E14135 E1RV75 E16125 E1B125 E1D125 E1RW65 E1D115 E1F115 E1H115 E05132 E1F125 V12135 V14135 V1IRV75 V16125 V1B125 V1D125 V1iRW65 V1D115 V1F115 V1H115 V1F125 E02135 E04135 EORV75 E06125 E0B125 E0D125 EORW65 E0D115 EOF115 E0H115 E15135 res Maw James Ohaus President Ohaus Corporation Pine Brook NJ 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 7 3 3 8 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS ee dE EE iaa Ee 1 OVERVIEW OF DISPLAY INDICATORS 22 2 ccceccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeseesseeeeneeseesneeseeeeseeseeaeeeseeeeeeeeeeaees 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BALANCE 0 2 ceccceseeeeeeeeeeseeesceeseeeeneeeeeaeeeseeeesaeeeeaeesseesesaesesaeesseeseeeeees 3 INTO Tier Le EE 3 INSTALLATION io 3 Unpacking and Checking the Standard Equipment nano ca nan nn nc cn nn oran 3 selecting the Locations ii A is 4 Setting Up and Leveling the Balance occciniccninncccnnnnccccnornnnn nan cc ronca cnn nc 4 Mealini PAM ii 5 A OS 5 GONNECUINO PO We Waite ito 5 OPERATING YOUR BALANCE coin ENEE EENEG 6 The Menu Basic Settings of the Instrument 6 urning Onithe Balance a A aa eet n 7 ET E 7 Internal Calibrati
27. C Enter C Print e Press Enter button to continue LEVEL is displayed Use keys to change press Enter Explorer e Press a or 4 button to change animal weighing ed e level 0 1 2 or 3 0 level represents an inactive O So subject 3 is used for a very active subject AAA e Press Enter button to continue AUTO is displayed Change Mode e Press a or e button to select AUTO ON or OFF 1 CIE k NE L V SE nm e Press Enter button to continue Li keys to change press Enter When the AUTO function is set ON different subjects can be weighed one after another without pressing any buttons When the balance displays READY simply place subject on pan Change Mode IITM EFLA n Starting Animal Cycle LI e Place animal container if used on pan keys to change press Enter e Press H to tare the container e Place subject on pan e The animal cycle will automatically start if AUTO was set to ON e Press Enter button to start animal cycle if AUTO was set to OFF During Animal Cycle e Display shows countdown to AWO Completed Animal Cycle e Balance displays weight until subject is removed from the pan 20 Explorer 3 8 Weigh Below The Explorer balance is equipped with a weigh below hook at the bottom of the balance To use this feature remove power from the balance and remove the pro tective cover underneath the balance See illustration for location The balance can be supported using lab
28. E Availability of shaded units subject to local regulations 37 Explorer Command Character Esc R ON OFF xT ID xID AC xUC IC LE SN xS TIME RS232 COMMAND TABLE Cont Description Resets Setup and Print menus to factory defaults CAUTION This will reset RS232 configuration Turns balance on Turns balance off Print current Parts Count Reference Weigh Print current Percent Reference Weigh Set current function set x for O None normal weigh 1 percent 2 parts Counting 3 Animal Weighing None Set Animal Level from 0 to 3 0 least amount of filtering Set Reset Auto Restart in Animal mode Where x is 0 Off and 1 ON Start Animal cycle Download tare tare weight must be entered in grams Print Current User ID String Program User ID String 1 8 characters Abort Calibration User Weight Calibration Internal calibration INCAL Show Last Error Code Response Err Error Number Show Serial Number Print Stable Only Where x 0 Off and x 1 On Print Current Time Note a mark will follow if date or time has not been set mm dd yy SETDATE Set Date Command and remove Invalid Indicator hh mm ss SETTIME Set Time Command and Remove Invalid Time Indicator WS TM R TM SETUP Prints Current Date Note a mark will follow the year if date or time has not been set Write Clock Trim Value The clock can be adjusted by 60 seconds a month Read Clock Trim value Program Setup menu O
29. F is the default setting Lock Lock ON OFF can only be changed when the hardware Lock Switch is set OFF unlocked A menu is locked when the menu lock is set ON and the Lock Switch is ON Lock when selected and turned on locks all of the entries made under the Print menu In the locked condition items may be looked at but not changed in the menu When set off entries may be changed OFF is the default setting 26 Explorer 4 6 RS232 The RS232 menu provides communication parameters which can be set to accommodate external printers or computers lt contains five submenus Baud rate Parity Data Stop bit and Lock ON or OFF which enable you to program balance parameters and to lock the settings Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed ol p play Change Ei Si Setup O O e lode H e AG c de O e Press a or gt button until RS232 is displayed s C Enter C Print e Press Enter button to save setting Use keys to change press Enter GE Press e or gt button until either BAUD PARITY Kal Ka d A DATA STOP LOCK or EXIT is displayed A e Press Enter button to save setting Gene i Press A or Y button and select the desired menu setting Baud Rate This submenu is used to select the desired baud rate There are five available baud rates to choose from 300 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 The default setting is 2400 Parity Parity can be set to Odd Even or None The default
30. ITe IMPORTANT DO NOT DISTURB THE BALANCE DURING CALIBRATION IF THE MESSAGE UNSTBLE IS DIS PLAYED THE BALANCE WAS UNABLE TO ACQUIRE STABLE DATA DURING INTERNAL CALIBRATION THE BALANCE WILL CONTINUE TO PERFORM INTERNAL CALIBRATION UNTIL READINGS STABI LIZE THE BALANCE WILL THEN COMPLETE THE INTERNAL CALIBRATION FUNCTION TO EXIT INTERNAL CALIBRATION MODE BEFORE COMPLETION PRESS ENTER OR SETUP BUTTONS STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE AIR CURRENTS VIBRATION ETC NOTE If a weight is left on the pan the balance will display CLR PAN remove the weight from the pan The balance automatically resumes calibration The internal mass is positioned several times during calibration and then removed then after a few seconds CAL SET is displayed indicating a successful calibration The display then returns to WEIGH mode Stable O S WEIGH Pa ae nn Setup LILI g Enter Print Explorer AS Explorer 3 3 2 Calibration Message On Explorer balances equipped with the InCal feature a screen prompt of CAL NOW appears when the balance requires calibration This display can be turned off if it is desired not to have the balance indicate that calibration is required Turning the display off has no effect on the basic balance operation SAA Change EARL ER Use keys to change press Enter Change TO MER ERG an Use
31. O OHAUS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Explorer Balances Ohaus Corporation 19A Chapin Road P O Box 2033 Pine Brook NJ 07058 2033 USA Declaration of Conformity We Ohaus Corporation declare under our sole responsibility that the balance models listed below marked with CE are in conformity with the directives and standards mentioned Balance model s Explorer Voyager Marked with EC Directive Including applicable amendments Standard CE Year of attach ment of the CE mark 96 73 23 EC Electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits IEC 1010 1 1990 Al 92 A2 95 Safety requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements 89 336 EC Electromagnetic compatibility EN61326 1 1997 class B Al 1998 EMC Emissions residential commercial and light industry EN61326 1 1997 A1 1998 industrial requirements EMC Immunity EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 EN61000 3 3 1995 EMC Part 3 for equipment rated input current lt or 16A Limits Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions Limits section 3 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems EU 90 384 NAWI 97 ZA C 122 Mi EN45501 1992 Non Automatic Weighing Instruments Additional Standards SR FCC CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 UL Std No
32. Repeatability Std dev mg Linearity mg Tare range Safe overload capacity Stabilization time Sensitivity drift PPM C 10 C 30 C Operating temperature range w internal calibration w o internal calibration Calibration Power requirements Draft shield in cm free height above platform Display in cm Pan size in cm Dimensions WxHxD in cm Precision Top Loaders Capacity g Readability o Weighing units Application modes Features Repeatability Std dev g Linearity g Tare range Stabilization time Sensitivity drift PPM C 10 C 30 C Operating temperature range w internal calibration w o internal calibration Calibration Power requirements Draft shield in cm free height above platform Display in cm Pan size in cm Dimensions WxHxD in cm D 0 001 0 001 0 01 g mg kg lbs loz 0zt ct 4 7 12 Dia 9x15 25x14 22 8x38 7x35 5 Moveable FineRange Balances with internal calibration are equipped with a 6 x Full capacity by subtraction 150 of capacity lt 4 seconds 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F External InCAL calibration External Adapter 100 120 V ac 220 240 V ac 50 60 Hz Plug configuration for US Euro UK Japan Australia 10 2 25 9 0 6 1 5 3 5 9 diameter 9 x 15 25 x14 22 8 x 38 7 x 35 5 100 210 0 1 1 g mg loz oz t ct dwt taels
33. S232 Menu LFT Menu Function menu Units Menu Global Menu Custom Menu Unlocked 1d limited to 5d and 1d Unlocked 1d limited to OFF and 5d Unlocked 2 Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Lockswitch Locked Locked Locked Locked Unlocked Weigh Grams Units oz and oz t cannot be simultaneously enabled If Print Numeric Data is turned ON then Print Stable Data Only is locked ON The display check countdown appears during the first 120 seconds after plugging in the balance and only when the balance has been previously set with Type Approved Legal for Trade ON Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed O it us p play ie E G Press button repeately until LFT is displayed SH Gab O Press Enter button LFT NET is displayed e Press Enter button LFT NET OFF is displayed Setup C Enter O Print Use 4 gt keys to change _ press Enter e Press a or 4 button and select either ON or Explorer OFF aus o SH e Press Enter button SAVED is momentarily dis played then LFT LOCK is displayed e Press Enter button LFT LOCK OFF is displayed e Press a or button and select either ON or OFF e Press Enter button SAVED is momentarily displayed followed by EXIT e Press Enter button balance returns to weigh mode NOTE For legal for trade applications the balance must be physically sealed Refer to section on LFT Sealing When the balance is first turned ON
34. ace to the left EO Leaves decimal point in normal position E1 Moves decimal point 1 place to the right E2 Moves decimal point 2 places to the right E3 Moves decimal point 3 places to the right Procedure e Press the es button e Press 3 a or gt button until CUSTOM is displayed e Press A a to save setting FACTOR is displayed e Press Enter button The mantissa of the current conversion is displayed The mantissa of the cur rent conversion factor is displayed This is a number between 0 1 and 1 999999 with the first digit flashing For conversion factors outside of this range the exponent will be used to move the decimal point e Press 4 gt or 4 a Y buttons as directed by the display and enter a z digit number for the conver sion factor e Press Enter button EXP exponent is displayed e Press Enter button 0 exponent is displayed e Press A or y or y button and select exponent value either 3 2 a Explorer 4 11 Custom Unit Cont Change oP Use lt keys to change Change oP Use keys to change Change Use gt keys to change Change EXIF Use 4 keys to change press Enter I press Enter press Enter press Enter Mode Units Setup A Stable WELGH mr LILI g Explorer CA OHAUS Se Enter O Print OT 33 LSD s LSD 5 Adds one decimal
35. acters Seven characters are available and are used for displaying weight values Center of Zero Indicates Center of Zero in Legal For Trade LFT has been selected in menu A P This symbol is not used T This symbol is not used Stable Indicates that the measured value has become stable B G This symbol is not used Change Is displayed together with Mode Units or Setup signifying that a change to balance settings is being performed E H WER Mode Is displayed when the Mode button is pressed Allows the user to know what area of the balance menu is being addressed e Units Is displayed when the Units button is pressed Allows the user to know what area of the balance menu is being addressed ch a Setup Is displayed when the Setup button is pressed Allows the user to know what area of the balance menu is being addressed press e OT British Flag Are 14 segment alpha numeric characters Seven characters are used to present features and functions Custom The user can input a factor to meet unique unit measure applications Symbols for weighing modes include Percent weighing PC Parts counting GN Grain N Newtons Mommes Milligrams Grams kg Kilograms dwt Pennyweight Ib Pounds oz Ounces ct Carats Taels Taels are available in three types Hong Kong Singapore and Taiwan Tical Ounces troy press This symbol is not used
36. and LFT has been previously set ON the following display will appear if LFT is set in the menu and the Lock Switch is set ON When the balance is first turned ON and LFT has been previously set ON the following display will appear if LFT is set in the menu and Calibration menu is locked and the Lock Switch is set ON When LFT NET and LFT LOCK are both turned ON the weigh mode display appears as shown below Stable mer UE Cat Center of Zero 1 n LILI g Explorer 4 8 Mode The Mode submenu permits the selection of five modes which can be turned ON or OFF These modes are Weigh Percent Count Animal and Lock Weigh is turned ON and all others have a default setting of OFF When any of the modes are turned ON they can be selected for operation from the Mode button Procedure d e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed Change Setup T3 g j Mode C MUP E O e Press a or gt button until MODE is displayed Units s C Enter Or e Press Enter button to save setting Use 4 keys to change press Enter P e Explorer e Press Ca or button until either WEIGH PER Kal Kall P S e CENT COUNT ANIMAL LOCK or EXIT is dis A played e Press Enter button to save setting ar Dress A or Y button and select either ON or OFF e Press Enter button to save setting Weigh The Weigh submenu is always set to ON as a default Percent Percent weighing permits you to place a r
37. ayed O 2 e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed SA NOTE If a weight is left on the pan the balance will Change display CLR PAN remove the weight from the pan The Pal Tv S balance automatically resumes calibration LIL II e Display changes to PUT WT 4000 g The displayed weight is half the capacity of the balance Use 4 keys to change press Enter e Place specified calibration mass on pan Change e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed After a LHLTYFE few seconds display changes to PUT WT 8000 g _ron The displayed weight is the full capacity of the mL HI balance keys to change press Enter e Place specified calibration mass on pan Change e Press Enter button WORKING is displayed After a LHL TYPE few seconds CAL SET is displayed the display then returns to WEIGH mode Low e Linearity calibration is completed keys to change press Enter e Remove calibration mass from the pan Change PLT Wn LILI press Enter Stable S WEIGH Ve Units O n n LIL Change Setup g Enter E Print E xplorer Kall Kal Change ki EA LHL Sa O e 14 3 3 7 Calibration Test Explorer Calibration test feature allows a check of a known calibration mass against the last stored calibration information in the balance Sample display illustrates an 8 1 kg balance Use gt keys to change press Enter EEE TO ot AL Use keys to
38. calibration mass from the pan Stabl Ge o WEIGH Units O n m Setup LILI g Enter Print E xplorer AS AUS 2 HA 3 3 5 User Calibration Explorer User calibration is used when it is desired to calibrate the balance using a mass of known value When LFT is set on the balance will only accept full span calibration 25 50 and 75 values are disabled To use this calibration feature proceed as follows O Change Pe Use 4 keys to change Setup press Enter Change LAL Use gt keys to change Change LAL Explorer 2 OHAUS TYPE press Enter TYPE IFE of HL keys to change Change PRL press Enter TYPE USEr keys to change Change press Enter USER 0200000 Use f keys to change FLASHING Change nt LI Change LILI press Enter SS Enter O Print Procedure gt Press the Setup button CAL is displayed 13 e Press Enter button CAL TYPE is displayed e Press Enter button CAL TYPE InCAL is displayed e Press 4 button twice to select USER calibration CAL TYPE USer is displayed e Press Enter button the display indicates the last calibration mass value which was entered with the first digit flashing Sample illustrates 2000 g Press A 9 and or a gt Press 4 e and or Lal gt and enter the desired mass value This number must be at least
39. ct measuring unit CR WELGA 9 Units nan gt A sw O d UU als Crim Press a or gt button for desired measuring unit e Press Enter button balance is now ready for CSR E weighing 2 e Place the object s or material to be weighed on the pan Example illustrates a 200 gram weight e Wait for the stability indicator to appear before readingthe weight Zero Tare When weighing material or objects that must be held in a container taring stores the container weight in the balance s memory separate from the weight of the material in the container Procedure e Press with no load on the pan to set the balance to zero e Place an empty container on the pan Its weight is displayed e Press the display blanks until stable weight readings are received then indicates zero The container s weight is stored in memory e Add material to the container As material is added its net weight is displayed e Removing the container and material from the plat form will cause the balance to display the container s weight as a negative number The tared weight will remain in memory until is pressed again or the balance is turned off e Pressing resets the balance to zero NOTE When Legal for Trade software option LFT NET and LFT LOCK are both set ON the balance indicates NET WEIGH Stable Bue O WEIGH o wO Ss S nr Setup LILI g Enter Print Explorer AS Kal 2 Example Material
40. currents Check environmental conditions Vibration on table surface Place balance on a stable surface or change averaging level Error message display e See Error Codes list Cannot access weighing mode Desired weighing mode is not enabled Press mode until desired weighing mode is displayed Enable weighing mode 35 Explorer 5 2 RS232 Interface Explorer balances are equipped with a bidirectional RS232 compatible interface for communication with printers and computers When the balance is connected directly to a printer displayed data can be output at any time by simply pressing PRINT or by using the Auto Print feature Connecting the balance to a computer enables you to operate the balance from the computer as well as receive data such as displayed weight weighing mode stability status etc The following sections describe the hardware and software provided with the balance Hardware On the rear of the balance the right hand 9 pin male subminiature D connector is provided for interfacing to other devices The pinout and pin connections are shown in the adjacent illustration The balance will not output any data unless pin 5 CTS is held in an ON state 3 to 15 V dc Interfaces not utilizing the CTS handshake may tie pin 5 to pin 6 to defeat it Output Formats Data output can be initiated in one of three ways 1 By pressing PRINT 2 Using the Auto Print feature 3 RS232 Connection
41. dy d My y Md M y d y dM or d y M is displayed e Press a or e button and select type of date e Press Enter button SAVED is displayed then SET is displayed e Press Enter button first digit of date is flashing e Using arrow buttons enter the correct date e When the correct date is entered press Enter button SAVED displays momentarily and EXIT appears e Press Enter button balance returns to a weighing mode Procedure e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed P la gt Dress a or gt button and select Time from the menu e Press Enter button TYPE is displayed e Press Enter button TYPE 12 hr is displayed e Press a or e button and select 12 hr or 24 hr e Press Enter button SAVED is displayed momentarily then SET is displayed e Press Enter button SET with time is flashing e Using arrow buttons enter the correct time e When the correct time is entered press Enter button SAVED displays momentarily and EXIT appears e Press Enter button balance returns to a weighing mode Adjustments up to 60 seconds a month can be made to the balance internal clock Repeat the first seven steps ADJUST is displayed Using arrow buttons enter time correction and press Enter button Explorer 4 2 Readout The Readout menu is used to adapt the balance to environmental conditions It contains four submenus Stable Auto 0 Filter Lock and Exit Lock enables you to program balance parameters and
42. eference load on the balance then view other loads as a percentage of the reference Selection is made using the Mode button The default setting is OFF Count Counting is used when counting quanties of parts Selection is made using the Mode button The default setting is OFF Animal Animal weighing provides special settings to accommodate animal movements Selection is made using the Mode button The default setting is OFF Lock Lock ON OFF can only be changed when the hardware Lock Switch is set OFF disabled A menu is locked when the menu lock is set ON and the Lock Switch is ON Lock when selected and turned on locks all of the entries made under the Mode menu In the locked condition items may be looked at but not changed in the menu When set off entries may be changed OFF is the default setting 29 Explorer 4 9 Units The Units submenu permits the selection of the measuring units which can be turned ON or OFF and locked Procedure A e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed Ch Set O ange etup M OO e Press a or gt button until UNITS is displayed Nee et pS units C e Press Enter button to continue a Wer A fer to change Press Enter SE e Press a or gt button until desired measuring Explorer unit is displayed pos 2 FALLA e Press Enter button to continue A Gee j TA Press Aa or e button and select either ON or OFF e Press Enter button to save setting e Press e
43. erval 36 Explorer RS232 COMMAND TABLE Cont Command Character Description Begin span calibration Set 1 second print delay set x 0 for OFF or x 1 for ON Print current function Set Averaging Filter Level to x where x 0 to 3 see table If LFT level 0 to 1 minimum level maximum level Places balance in mode x milligrams where x 1 to 17 see table grams kilo grams If unit or mode is not already enabled command will be ignored Carats Ounces Ounces troy Grains Taels Hong Kong Taels Singapore Taels Taiwan Mommes Decimal Pounds Not used Newton s tical Custom Units Print display data When numeric only data is selected for output in the RS232 menu the Mode field Same as is not output command Displayed weight sent right justified w lead zero blanking Nine characters include decimal point 1 weight 7 max polarity 1 blank if positive if negative Set stable data only printing set x 0 to 3 If LFT O or 1 Set Auto Zero to x where x 0 to 3 O Off 1 0 5d 2 1d 3 5d If LFT programs Auto zero level from 0 to 1 Set reference function Uses x Real Number as current Percent Reference Reference weigh must be entered in grams Set PC reference function Uses x Real Number as current Percent Reference Reference weigh must be entered in grams NOT
44. etting NOTE Balance will retain last CAL ADJ setting Press 4 or button until desired number is displayed Press Enter button SAVED is momentarily dis played then display indicates LOCK Press Enter button LOCK ON or LOCK OFF is dis played Dork Press A or re button and select either LOCK ON or LOCK OFF LOCK ON is normally used in legal for trade applications When set ON and legal for trade is enabled in the balance the calibration adjust is disabled and whatever setting was entered will remain in the balance Press Enter button SAVED is momentarily dis played then EXIT is displayed Press Enter button display returns to WEIGH mode Perform the internal calibration procedure of para graph 3 3 1 The value entered as an adjustment is now stored Place the calibration mass on the pan and check Repeat procedure if further correction is required The display must agree with the mass used for calibration To return to factory setting follow procedure above and set CAL ADJ to 0 Stable m H on 1 mr LILI g Enter Print E xplorer OTS 2 Explorer 3 3 4 Span Calibration Span calibration utilizes two calibration points one at zero and the other at full span or incremental values starting at 25 of full capacity As an example an 8 1 kg balance will accept either 2 kg 4 kg 6 kg or 8 kg for span calibration Values which are below or in between will
45. factory checksum If error persists have the balance serviced 9 3 Bad factory checksum If error persists have the balance serviced 9 4 Factory internal calibration data failed checksum This failure will disable access to the InCAL feature if installed 9 5 Factory calibration data failed checksum 9 8 User calibration data failed checksum 9 9 Factory temperature compensation data failed checksum 5 4 Information Messages CAL NOW If InCAL internal calibration is installed Message to recalibrate the balance The message will remain until calibrated WARM UP The user tried to perform an internal calibration and this message will be flashed in the 14 segment field The balance requires a 7 minute warmup period During warmup the user can not select INCAL from the menu SAVED This message is flashed when an item is changed in the menu and the new value is written to the EEPROM LOCKED This message is flashed when an item can not be changed in the menu because the menu is locked and the Lock Switch is set locked LOW REF The message is flashed in parts counting or percent when the calculated reference weight is very low UNSTBLE This message is flashed when the balance was unable to aquire stable data during internal calibration 39 Explorer 5 5 Service Information If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem you will need to contact an authorized Ohaus Service Agent For Service assistance in
46. g is OFF 31 Explorer 4 11 Custom Unit Custom Unit is enabled when Custom Unit Setup under Units Menu is turned ON This feature can be used to create your own custom weighing unit It permits entering a conversion factor which the balance will use to convert grams to the desired unit of measure Conversion Weight Factor x in grams Weight in custom unit Conversion factors are expressed in scientific notation and entered into the balance in three parts a number between 0 1 and 1 999999 called the mantissa e a power of 10 called the exponent e a least significant digit LSD Stable Setup Mode C I 0 TTIM LOUJIL O Units Setup O Enter O mc Use keys to change press Enter Explorer Kal 0ITe Y AA Change FRE EP H Use 4 gt keys to change press Enter FACTOR rir aH Use 4 keys to change press Enter Change EXP IR LI press Enter a Use keys to change 32 SCIENTIFIC NOTATION Number Between Conv 0 1and Power Man Factor 1 999999 of10 tissa Exp 123 4 1234 x 1000 1234x 10 1234 1234 x 100 1234x 10 1 234 1234 x 10 1234x 10 1234 1234x 1 1234x 10 01234 1234 x 1 1234x 101 001234 1234 x 01 1234x 10 000123 123 x 001 123 x 103 EXPONENTS E 3 Moves decimal point 3 places to the left E 2 Moves decimal point 2 places to the left E 1 Moves decimal point 1 pl
47. he air bubble in the indicator is centered NOTE The instrument should be leveled each time its location is changed o Li 2 4 Installing Pan EC N E Pan AC Adapter Connection Rear of Balance Explorer Balances are shipped with the pan not installed On bal ances equipped with a draft shield slide open the side door and insert the pan into the center hole which is the measuring transducer On 610 g to 6100 g balances with 0 01 g resolution a wind shield is required to reduce the possibility of air currents from disturbing the pan When the wind shield is in place air currents are deflected up over the pan Make sure the wind shield is firmly snapped into place NOTE 4100 g 6100 g and 8100 g balances with internal calibration are equipped with a 6 Pan and Windshield Connect the AC Adapter supplied to the three pin con nector located at the rear of the balance The balance is now ready for operation Explorer 3 OPERATING YOUR BALANCE 3 1 The Menu Basic Settings of the Instrument The Explorer balance has three basic menus each is selected by front panel buttons marked Mode Units and Setup Mode Button The Mode button when pressed permits the selection of four weighing modes which are weigh percent count and animal weighing These modes are controlled by an on or off selection made in the Setup menu under the submenu Mode as displayed Units Button The Units button whe
48. hip 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 OHAUS UK Ltd 19A Chapin Road 64 Boston Road P O Box 2033 Beaumont Leys Pine Brook NJ 07058 2033 USA Leicester LE4 1AW Tel 973 377 9000 England Fax 973 593 0359 With offices worldwide Ohaus Corporation 1999 2002 all rights reserved 11780302C 0103 2 12
49. ication and project number Mode Units Setup O gt 0ITe a ee 4 4 Good Laboratory Practices GLP Set Change Bla Use keys to change press Enter Setup Explorer 2 OHAUS of O Se Enter O Print lt OTE Procedure To select any of the items in the GLP Data menu proceed as follows Press the Setup button CAL is displayed lt gt Press lt or Deg button until GLP DATA is displayed Press Enter button to continue Press a or gt button until either USER NO PROJ NO LOCK or EXIT is displayed Press Enter button to continue SS Ae Press my ig or A NW buttons as directed by the display and enter a 7 digit number for the user ID number Press Enter button to save setting Press a or gt button until either USER NO PROJ NO LOCK or EXIT is displayed Press Enter button to continue Press a gt or a e buttons as directed by the display and enter a 7 digit number for the project number Press Enter button to save setting Press a or gt button to select next item or EXIT Press Enter button to continue Good Laboratory Practices GLP Set submenu allows the selection and will permit printing of Time Balance Identification Number User Identification Number Project Number Difference and Name data to be printed When the selected items are set to ON these items are not displayed The default setting is OFF When an external pri
50. in the selected stability range Auto Zero Auto Zero minimizes the effects of temperature changes and shift on the zero reading The balance maintains the zero display until the threshold is exceeded Factory default setting is shown in bold type OFF Turns Auto Zero OFF 5d Sets threshold to 5 divisions 1d Sets threshold to 1 division 3d Sets threshold to 3 divisions Filter Filter compensates for vibration or excessive air currents Default settings are shown bold 0 reduced stability fastest stabilization time 1 normal stability normal stabilization time 2 more stability slow stabilization time 3 maximum stability slowest stabilization time Lock Lock ON OFF can only be changed when the hardware Lock Switch is set OFF disabled A menu is locked when the menu lock is set ON and the Lock switch is ON Lock when selected and turned on locks all of the entries made under the Readout menu In the locked condition items may be looked at but not changed in the menu When set off entries may be changed OFF is the default setting 23 Explorer 4 3 Good Laboratory Practices GLP Data The GLP Data submenu enables the storage of a user identification number 7 digits and or a project number digits When entered into the balance the identification number and project number are available when printing providing they are turned on in the GLP Set submenu A lock setting is also available which locks in the user identif
51. ing e Store all parts of the packaging This packaging guarantees the best possible protection for the tranport of your instrument Explorer 2 2 Selecting the Location The balance should always be used in an environment which is free from excessive air currents corrosives vibration and temperature or humidity extremes These factors will affect displayed weight readings 2 3 Setting Up and Leveling the Balance DO NOT install the balance e Next to open windows or doors causing drafts or rapid temperature changes e Near air conditioning or heat vents e Near vibrating rotating or reciprocating equipment e Near magnetic fields or equipment that generates magnetic fields e On an unlevel work surface e Allow sufficient space around the instrument for ease of operation and keep away from radiating heat sources Exact horizontal positioning and stable installation are prerequisites for repeatable results To compensate small irregularites or inclinations at the location the instrument can be leveled Leveling Indicator Mm f Leveling Ge Foot For exact horizontal positioning the balance is equipped with a level indicator located at the front on the control panel and two leveling feet located at the rear of the balance Position the balance in the intended operating location Adjust the leveling feet at the rear of the balance until t
52. n pressed allows the balance to display values in selected measuring unit Setup Button The Setup button when pressed allows entry into thirteen submenus which allows you to set the balance for specific operating parameters Each of the thirteen submenus contain settings which are user selectable The table below illustrates the various submenus and the functions which are selectable The items shown on the menu which are bolded are the factory default settings In other words if you did not enter the Setup menu the balance would function in the basic manner shown by the various settings which are bolded The setup submenus shown below are arranged in the order as displayed in the balance START SETUP SUBMENUS CALIBRATION InCAL Calibration No Lock Type m d y Type 12 Hour 24 Hour Span Calibration Set Date Set Time User Calibration Exit Adjust Enter xx seconds Linearity Calibration Exit Calibration Test No Lock Calibration Msg ON OFF Calibration Adj 100 0 Lock ON OFF Exit GLP SET If option is installed Time ON OFF Balance ID ON OFF READOUT User Number ON OFF Project Number ON OFF 0 1 2 3 User Number Enter 7 digits Difference ON OFF 5d 1d 2d 5d Project Number Enter 7 digits Name ON OFF OFF Bd 1d 5d Lock ON OFF Lock ON OFF ON OFF Exit Exit A RS _ LFTLOCK ON OFF Auto Print OFF Cont Inter On Stb 300 1200 2400 Locked using switch Interval Enter 1 seconds 4800 9600 Stable ON OFF N
53. nce e Linearity Linearity calibration minimizes deviation between actual and displayed weights within the balance s weighing range Three weight values are used zero a weight value at midpoint of the balance s weighing range and a weight value at or near the balance s specified capacity e Cal Test used for the test e Lock used Calibration test allows the stored calibration data to be tested against the current mass being Can be set on or off When set on Span User and Linearity are locked out and cannot be Explorer 3 3 Calibration Cont Calibration Menu Protection NOTES e Calibration may be locked out to prevent unautho rized personnel from changing calibration If calibra tion has been locked out you can only access Cal Test and when installed Internal Calibration INCAL e To lock out calibration menu after calibration refer to the section titled Menu Lock Out Protection Calibration Masses Before beginning calibration make sure masses are available If you begin calibration and realize calibration masses are not available exit the menu The balance will retain previously stored calibration data Calibration should be performed as necessary to ensure accurate weighing Masses required to perform the procedures are listed in the adjacent table NOTE Any of the calibration modes can be terminated at any time by pressing either the Mode Units or Setup buttons CALIBRATION MASSES
54. nce weight value and Lock which enable you to program balance param eters and to lock the settings Procedure d e Press the Setup button CAL is displayed Change Setup SE i wows C PRIN MT O Press lt a or gt button until PRINT is displayed Units D Setup O Enter C Prit Press Enter button to continue Use 4 keys to change press Enter Explorer Press lt or gt button until either AUTOPRT Kall f OTE e e INTER STABLE NUMERIC GLPCONT GLPTARE CU A REFEREN LOCK or EXIT is displayed e Press Enter button to continue S Din i Press A or AA button and select either menu setting or ON or OFF e Press Enter button to save setting e Dor P gt i Press or button to select next item or EXIT Press Enter button to continue Auto Print Feature When enabled the Auto Print feature causes the balance to automatically output display data in one of three ways continuously at user specified time intervals or upon stability Default settings are shown bold OFF when set on turns off the auto print feature Cont when set on outputs printed data continuously Inter provides a user specified printing interval On Stb provides printed data only when a stable reading is achieved Interval Can be set to provide a specified printing interval between 1 and 3600 seconds Print Stable Data Only When set On this feature permits only stable display data to be output OFF is the defaul
55. nter is used and all items are set ON and the balance is calibrated the printer will print out calibration data for audit trail purposes and will indicate date and time It should be noted that the User ID number and Project number must be entered in the GLP Data submenu before printed data is available wee O Units Setup EIA E Change BEP SET Use lt gt keys to change press Enter Setup Explorer 2 OHAUS of Oe Enter Print AS 24 Procedure To select any of the items in the GLP Set menu proceed as follows Press the Setup button CAL is displayed Press e or gt button until GLP SET is displayed Press Enter button to save setting Press a or gt button until either TIME BAL ID USER NO PROJ NO DIFF NAME LOCK or EXIT is displayed Press Enter button to save setting Press a or button and select either ON or OFF Press Enter button to save setting Press e or gt button to continue or EXIT Press Enter button to save setting Explorer 4 5 Print The Print menu provides a number of options which can be turned ON or OFF lt contains eight submenus Auto Print feature which includes selection of Off Continuous Interval and on Stability Inter specifies time interval for automatic output of displayed data Stable data only feature Numeric only or full display data for output GLPCont GLPTare Reference which prints refere
56. on nCAL mm 9 Calibration Messages siiri aui anaia aaa aa aa aa a aa aa eha aaa a aaa ainas 10 Calibration AQ E aiii a A aa ai a iaa as 11 TS Te EE 12 User Calibration A A A eee 13 Biet arity de een EE 14 Galibration Testi AA AA 15 Galibration GLP Prifttout TE 16 NO e e ao 17 Percent WEIGHING EE 18 PRISCILA a ds 19 Animal Weighing WE 20 Welgh Below ii EE 21 Printing Data a es 21 SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE cuc ooiococidndncnriana deed ida adriana EEN 22 Setting Date and Time oooococcnncccninncccnnnccncnnonccnnn ano cn nono cnn nn rca crac 22 le 23 Good Laboratory Practices GLP Data 24 Good Laboratory Practices GLP Get 24 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cont IS Vue 25 AOL A AAA A AAA A A ee 27 e E re EA RER 28 Mi e eee A tiene den eel ale rs cede 29 Us 30 Global otra a A de oe eee A Se ag EE RA Ed 30 Custom S TaT as 32 Menu Lock Out Protection ccccceecccceeeeneceeceaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeceaaeesesaeeeeeeaaeeecaaaeesaaeeseeeaeeeeeaaeseecieeesenaaes 34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ncccioccccccccncnnnccnnnnnnrrcnn rec 35 Ree eler ue DEE 35 elle LEE 36 A EE vate Deg teeta acta e cen AAU AEE bee fallee uecke days 39 Information Messages oia ee el see eee e Cede dae ee eae Cee vane eee ele eee eee 39 Service Information ii A A in eee a ees 40 Replacement TEE 40 eer 40 e We le 41 Explorer OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS nna ES BR Bl bed eg TE
57. one E Odd 0 1 Numeric ON OFF 7 8 Print Date ON OFF 1 2 GLOBAL Print Time ON OFF ON OFF List NO YES Reference ON OFF Reset NO YES Lock ON OFF Version Software No Exit Lock ON OFF FUNCTION Ge ee Ga custom O Percent ON OFF ON OFF CUSTOM Count ON OFF Factor Enter 7 digits Animal ON OFF Exponent Enter 3 to 3 Lock ON OFF LSD Enter 0 5 to 100 Exit Lock ON OFF Exit Explorer 3 2 Turning On the Balance The Explorer balance is ready to operate after the installation procedures are performed When the balance is first turned on and it completes its checks it can be used to weigh or tare materials without setting the menus It is recommended that you read this manual carefully and set the balance to operate for your specific applications using the procedures in Chapter 4 Setting up Your Balance and calibrate the balance before using The balance is a high precision instrument and will give you years of service if kept clean and handled carefully If you have any problems operating the instrument or require additional information please feel free to contact Ohaus Corporation In this section you will enter the menu for the first time Do not worry if you are unfamiliar with the function of the buttons on the panel the display provides the necessary coaching as you go along Ds Stable SC El WNEIGH ES o nn Setup Ce LILI g Enter O Print Explorer Kal KA 2 o ae 3 3 Calibration Po
58. ptions Show Lockswitch status 38 Explorer 5 3 Error Codes List Error Codes List The following list describes the various error codes and which can appear on the display and the suggested remedy Data Errors 1 0 Transient error hardware error probably static discharge If error persists the balance must be serviced 1 1 Balance temperature transducer hardware error Tare Errors 2 0 Balance is unable to stabilize within time limit after taring Environment is too hostile or balance needs recalibration Calibration Errors 3 0 Incorrect or no calibration mass used for calibration Recalibrate with correct masses RS232 Errors 4 4 RS232 buffer is full User Errors 7 0 User entry out of bounds 7 2 Number outside of display capacity Over Under Load Errors 8 0 Hardware error causing an internal weight signal which is too low Check if pan is off If not the balance must be serviced 8 1 Hardware error caused by an internal weight signal which is too high Check load on the pan which may be excessive If error persists the balance must be serviced 8 2 Power on load out of specification LFT only 8 3 Rated capacity exceeded Remove excessive weight from pan 8 4 Underload condition on balance Check that the proper pan is installed 8 5 Internal calibration weight internal sensor indicated its weight on the pan CheckSum Errors 9 1 Bad factory checksum If error persists have the balance serviced 9 2 Bad
59. r securing sticker Example of Sealing Method 34 Explorer 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep the balance operating properly the housing and platform should be kept clean and free from foreign material If necessary a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used Keep calibration masses in a safe dry place 5 1 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE S REMEDY Unit will not turn on Power cord not plugged in or properly Check power cord connec connected to balance tions Incorrect weight reading Balance was not re zeroed before Press with no weight weighing on the pan then weigh item Balance not properly calibrated Recalibrate correctly Cannot display weight in desired Desired unit not enabled Press Units button until desired unit measuring unit is shown Enable units in Setup menu Unable to store menu settings Enter was not selected Press Enter when prompted changes Menu locked Menu not locked properly RS232 interface not working Print menu settings not properly set up Verify interface settings in RS232 menu correspond to those of peripheral device Cable connections Check cable connections Random segments displayed or Microprocessor locks up Turn power off then turn on display locks up again If condition persists unit must be serviced Unable to change Menu locked Set menu Lock OFF settings Lock Switch set ON Set Lock Switch to OFF Unstable readings Excessive air
60. t setting Print Numeric Data Only When Numeric Data Only function is turned ON this allows the balance to output numeric data only for RS232 output OFF is the default setting 25 Explorer 4 5 Print Cont GLP Continuously When the GLP Continuously function is set ON allows the balance to output the GLP selections each time a weight value is printed to the printer OFF is the default setting The following example is with GLP Cont On Sample Printout GLP Set Menu Options Turned On 12 01 97 12 01 37 AM Time On 429 5 y 12 01 97 12 01 52 AM Time On Bal Id Balance ID On 429 8 g 12 01 97 12 02 17 AM Time On Bal Id Bal ID On USER NO 1000001 User No On 429 8 9 12 01 97 12 02 43 AM Time On Bal Id Bal ID On USER NO 1000001 User No On PROJNO 2000002 Proj No On 429 5 g 12 01 97 12 02 43 AM Time On Bal ld Bal ID On USER NO 1000001 User No On PROJ NO 2000002 Proj No Name On GLP Once After Tare When the GLP Tare function is set ON allows the balance to output the GLP selections once after tare when the weight value is printed to the printer OFF is the default setting The following example is with GLP Once After Tare GLP Set Menu 12 01 97 12 01 37 AM 429 5 g Options Turned On 429 6 g Time On 429 7 9 429 7 9 429 79 Reference When the Reference function is set ON prints the value of weight used as a reference in either Percent and Parts Counting modes OF
61. wer On Off To turn the balance ON press the ON OFF button circled button with an I inside located at the upper left hand corner of the panel once To turn OFF press button again Stabilization Before initially using the balance allow time for it to adjust to its new environment The balance only requires to be plugged in to warm up Recommended warm up period is twenty 20 minutes Analytical Class balances require at least 2 hours The internal circuits of the balance are powered whenever it is plugged into a power source Calibration Refer to paragraph 3 3 and calibrate the balance before proceeding Explorer balances offer a choice of five calibration methods Internal Calibration InCAL Span Calibration User Calibration Linearity Calibration and CalTest e InCal Internal calibration InNCAL of the balance is accomplished by an internal mass If option is installed When CAL MSG is selected and set ON CAL NOW is displayed when the balance requires calibration When CAL MSG is set OFF the message CAL NOW is not displayed e Span Span calibration ensures that the balance reads correctly within specifications using two weight values zero and a weight value at incremental values of full capacity and or 100 of the balance s full capacity e User User calibration is a method where the balance can be calibrated using a mass of known value and by entering that numeric value into the bala

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