Quick Start Guide Ranger
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Scales Quick Start Guide
PREPARATION FOR USE
Place the weighing pan on the scale. (Be
careful not to break the black plastic retaining
springs on the edges of the pan support.)
Power
Check that local line voltage matches voltage
printed on the scale’s power adapter. If not,
do not connect the scale to the power supply.
Contact an Ohaus dealer.
Built-in battery (if present) has 30-hour life with
background light off and no peripheral devices
connected. (Each bar in battery symbol
indicates 25% capacity. When the symbol
flashes, charge battery 4 hours.) Battery takes
over if mains power is absent. When mains
power is on, device switches to it automatically.
Level the scale: Adjust feet
so bubble is centered.
SELECTING THE LOCATION:
Place on a firm, steady surface with sufficient space.
Avoid excessive air current, vibrations, heat sources, or rapid temperature changes.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For safe and dependable operation of this product, observe the following safety
precautions:
• Verify that the input voltage printed on the power adapter and the plug type matches
the local power supply.
• Be sure the power cord does not pose an obstacle or tripping hazard.
• Disconnect the product from power supply when cleaning.
• Do not operate this product in hazardous or unstable environments.
• Do not drop loads on the pan.
• Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
• Operate the product only under ambient conditions specified in the Instruction Manual.
• Service should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Leveling Feet
Pan
support
Weighing
Pan
Level Bubble
at rear
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CONTROLS
Button Function in operating mode Function in menu
Switch device on/off, abort
To the last menu item:
End-
Set scale to zero Scroll back
Tare scale Scroll forward
Transfer key
Long press: Call up menu
Activate menu item
Accept selected setting
Switch weight unit
Clear key
Weighing units:
g – Grams
kg – Kilograms
oz –Ounces
lb – Pounds
t – Taels
Net value
indi
c
ator
Negative
indicator
Battery charge
level (only on
scales with
battery
Stability monitor
(goes out when
weight is stable.)
Weighing Range display
Changed weight
value indicator
(eg, minimum
weight not
reached)
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Scales Quick Start Guide
OPERATION
POWER On/Off: To turn scale on, Press ON/OFF. Scale conducts a display
test. When the weight display appears, scale is ready to weigh.
To turn scale off, press ON/OFF.
OFF
appears briefly and display goes off.
Zero Operation
Zeroing corrects the influence of slight changes on the weighing pan.
Manual: Unload scale and press ZERO. The zero display appears.
Automatic: As standard, the zero point of the scale is automatically corrected
when scale is unloaded. (Automatic zero point correction is a menu setting.)
Weigh
Place item to be weighed on the pan. The display indicates gross weight
in the selected measuring unit.
Tare: Place an empty container on the pan and press TARE.
The Net weight and NET indicator are displayed.
To clear Tare value, remove container and press TARE. (Or press Clear.)
Auto-Tare: If A-tArE is activated in the menu
(see next page)
, when the T symbol flashes,
place container on scale. Its weight is automatically tared. Zero and NET appear, and display
shows weight of contents when placed in container. Tare weight is cleared automatically when
scale is unloaded.
Chain Tare: (activate CHAIn.tr in menu)
Tare several times: Place first container on scale, press TARE. Zero and NET appear.
Weigh sample, record result. Place second container on scale, press TARE again.
Total weight on scale is saved as new tare weight; zero display appears.
Add new sample to weigh, and record result. Repeat as needed.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Changing Unit of Measure
Press Units to toggle between units available for active use.
To add units, press MENU and go to Display to activate other available units:
lb – pounds, oz – ounces, kg – kilograms, g – grams, or t – taels.
(See back page for help using the Menu. Use Unit-Roll menu for access to all units.)
Dynamic Weighing (Note mouse graphic next to battery symbol.)
Use this setting to weigh moving samples, like live animals.
Scale calculates mean value of 56 weighing operations in 4 seconds.
Use the Applications/Average menu to choose either Manual or Auto:
Manual: Place sample on scale; when ready,
press PRINT. Dynamic weighing begins.
Auto: Place sample on scale;
dynamic weighing starts automatically.
During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display.
Weighing result (average of 56 readings) is displayed with the symbol *.
Note: To reset to normal weighing when finished with dynamic weighing:
Press Menu then go to the Applications/Average menu, and choose OFF, then Reset.
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MENU NAVIGATION
The menu has two levels: Operator and Technician. The Technician level can be protected by a
password. When scale is delivered, both levels are accessible without a password.
Operator menu:
Press and hold
COdE
COdECOdE
COdE
appears: a password prompt. To work at Operator level,
press Yes, then No.
C
CC
CaL
aLaL
aL
appears: standard calibration.
(See Calibration Guide.)
See Menu Structure below for other settings.
(For details, see Instruction Manual.)
− To scroll forward, Press No
.
To scroll back, Press Back
.
− To activate menu item/accept selection: Press Yes.
− To exit Menu, Press Exit.
End
appears. Press Yes.
Save
appears.
Press Yes to save settings or No to discard changes, and return to weighing mode.
Technician menu:
Press and hold MENU until
COdE
COdECOdE
COdE
appears. Enter the password and press Yes.
If a password is not entered after a few seconds, the scale returns to weighing mode.
Emergency password for Technician access to the menu: Back-Yes-Back-Yes.
MENU STRUCTURE
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