IHSa Series

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AdamEquipment
IHS/IHSaSERIES
Softwareversion1.0
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EasyReference:
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Modelnameofthescale:
Serialnumberoftheunit:
Softwarerevisionnumber
(Displayedwhenpowerisfirstturnedon):
DateofPurchase:
Nameofthesupplierandplace:
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1.0 CONTENTS
P.N.700660189,RevisionD5,January2022
1.0  CONTENT 3 
2.0  INTRODUCTION 4 
2.1INTRODUCTION 4 
2.2TECHNICALSPECIFICATION 5 
2.3 SAFETYNOTICE 6
2.4 KEYDESCRIPTION(IHS/IHSa) 6
2.5 DISPLAY(IHS/IHSa) 7
3.0  OPERATION 8 
3.1 SAFETYINSTRUCTION 8
3.2 BATTERYOPERATION 9
3.3 CHARGINGBATTERY 9
3.4 BASICOPERATION 10
3.5 REMOTECONTROLLER 10
4.0  CALIBRATION 11 
5.0  PARAMETER 11 
5.1 ENTERSETTINGMODE 11
5.2 PARAMETERSETTINGTABLE 12
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
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The IHS/IHSaSeriesisarangeofheavydutycranescalesusedtoweighvery large
masses.
Themainfeaturesinclude:
EasyOperation&Ruggedconstruction
30mmsuperbig&brightredLEDdisplaywithviewangle.
360degreerotarysafetyhookdesign,easytouse
Holdfeature
Overloadsafetyupto125%
Onechargecanlast150hours
Autopoweroffafter30minutesofnonuse
7.2Vdc2ampbatterycharger
Aluminumdie‐castinghousing
Largeremotecontrolhandset
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2.2 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
ModelNo Capacity Division ModelNo. Capacity Division
IHS1 1000kg 0.2kg/0.5kg IHS2a 2000lb/1000kg 0.5lb/0.2kg
IHS3 3000kg 0.5kg/1kg IHS6a 6000lb/3000kg 1lb/0.5kg
IHS5 5000kg 1kg/2kg IHS10a 10000lb/5000kg 2lb/1kg
IHS10 10000kg 2kg/5kg IHS20a 20000lb/10000kg 5lb/2kg
Model A B C D E F G Weight
IHS1/2a 260 203 47 30 628 76 214 12kg
IHS3/6a 260 203 47 30 628 76 214 14kg
IHS5/10a 260 203 60 40 723 80 214 19kg
HIS10/20a 260 203 70 50 837 90 214 31kg
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2.3SAFETYNOTICE
ThelimitstatedbelowistheOverloadLimitsofthescales.
AdamEquipmentCo.Ltd.Itsdirectors,ownersandaffiliatedcompaniesandorganisationscannot
beheldliableforanyresultingdamageorinjurysustainedasaresultofthemachinesbeingused
inexcessoftheirstatedcapacitiesorultimateoverloadlimits.
ModelNO. IHS1/IHS2a IHS3/IHS6a IHS5/IHS10a IHS10/IHS20a
Max
capacity 
1000kg/2000lb
3000kg/6000lb
5000kg/10000lb
10000kg/20000lb
Overloadlimit 1250kg/2500lb 3750kg/7500lb 6250kg/1250lb 12500kg/25000lb
NOTICE:
Donotusethescalesifanypartsarebentorlooseorshowsignsofdamageorwear.Refertothe
usermanual.
2.4KEYDESCRIPTION IHSVERSION
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[On/Off] Powerswitch‐usethiskeytoturnonandturnoffthescale.
[Change] Divisionchangekeyusethiskeytochangedivision.Wheninsetting
mode,usethiskeytochangeparameter.
[Hold] Holdfunction;usethiskeytolockthedisplay.ThereisaLEDindication
lightonthebottomofthedisplay.Pressthe[Hold]keyagain,tocancel
HOLDfunction.
[Zero] Re‐zerokey‐usethiskeytoreturntozeroreading.
2.5DISPLAY
Power Poweronmode
Charge Chargingmode
Lowbattery
Hold Holdmode
Zero Zeroindicator
2.4KEYDESCRIPTION IHSAVERSION
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[On/Off] Powerswitch‐usethiskeytoturnonandturnoffthescale.
[lb/kg] Unit change key‐use this key to select the weighing unit of lb or kg.
Wheninsettingmode,usethiskeytochangeparameter.
[Hold]
Holdfunction,usethiskeytolockthedisplay.ThereisaLEDindication
lightonthebottomofthedisplay.Pressthe[Hold]keyagain,tocancel
HOLDfunction.
[Zero] Re‐zerokey‐usethiskeytoreturntozeroreading.
2.5DISPLAY
Zero Zeroindicator
Charge Chargingmode
Lowbattery
Hold Holdmode
lb LBweighingmode
kg KGweighingmode
3.0OPERATION
3.1SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
ReadthismanualcarefullybeforeyouoperatetheIHSCraneScale.
UnpacktheCraneScalecarefullyfromthepacking.
Attach it to your hoist or equivalent existing equipment securely at the ground
level,intheuprightposition.Makesurethattheequipmenttowhichthescaleis
attached is in proper condition. The operator should be trainedforitssafe
operation.
Carryoutregularvisualinspectionforanydamageorwearandteatonparts.
Particularlythesplitpinsatthehookandeyeboltsandtheinnerwallofthehook
andalljointsshouldbecheckedregularly.Ifanydamageorwearhastakenplace,
replacetheparts.
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Doallinspectionandmaintenanceworkwhenthescaleisnotinuse.
Do not expose the scale to extreme temperatures. The operating temperature
rangeis0°Cto40°C.
Securethesampletobeweighedinthehookofthescale.Ensurethatthesprung
SafetyLeverreturnstoitsrestingpositionwhichpreventsthesamplefromslipping
outofthehook.
DonotexceedthemaximumcapacityoftheScale.
Cleanandprotectyourscaleafteruse.
3.2BATTERYOPERATION
The battery will operate continuously for 150 hours before requiring recharging.
Thescalewillalertyouwhenthebatteryiswithin10hoursofrequiringrecharging
bytheindicatorlampabovethelowbatterysymboltoindicatethatthebatteryis
lowvoltage.
When the battery requires charging, the scale will turn off to prevent battery
damage.If the buttonis depressedat this point,the indicatorlampwillreappear
andthenthescalewillagaindeactivateautomatically.
Chargingtimeforacompletelydischargedbatteryisapproximately16hours.Afull
batterypackisrecommendedtokeepthescalecontinuouslyoperational.
The scale will automatically power down after 30 minutes of nonusetofurther
protectthebattery.
Note:Morefrequentchargingofthebatteryprolongsitslife.
3.3 CHARGINGBATTERY
Plugthepowersupplyintothemainspower,thenintothebackoftheIHSscale.
The red indicator lamp will illuminate to indicate that the batterychargeris
functioningproperly.
Thegreenindicatorlampwillilluminatetoindicatethatthebatteryfullycharged.
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3.4BASICOPERATIONS
PoweronandoffPress[On/Off]keytoturnonthescale.Thenthedisplayonthescalewill
show[88888].Pressagaintoturnoffthescale.
Zerothescale‐Depressthe[Zero]tore‐zerothereading.
Changedivision‐youcanusethe[Change/lb/kg]keytochangedivision.
Lb/kg‐youusethistoselecteitherlborkgweighingunits
Hold‐whenrequired,suchaswhenthereadingisnotstableoryoucannotpausetorecorda
reading,youcanusethe[Hold]keytolockthereading,sothatyoucanreaditeasilylater,
afteryoufinishreading,press[Hold]againtoreturntonormalweighingmode.
Note:The[Hold]keyhasnoaffectiftheHoldparameterhasbeendisabled.Seesection5.1
OverloadWarning‐:pleasedonotaddanyitemthatexceedsthemaximumcapacityofthescale.
Whenthebuzzerissoundedandthedisplayshows”-----”,removetheitemtoavoiddamagetothe
loadcellandscale.
3.4 REMOTECONTROLLER
Theremotecontrolworksviainfraredandcanbeusedtooperate
theSHSfromlongdistances.Itoperatesusing2xAAAbatteries
andthesecanbeexchangedbyunclippingacoverontherearof
theremotecontrolunit.
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4.0CALIBRATION
Hold[Zero]whenthescaleispoweredon.
Thedisplayonthescalewillshow“SPAN”.Makesurethehookisemptyorhasthe
slingsorchainstobeusedinplace.SeeBelow.
Depress the [Zero] button, the display on the scale will show “Set” then “0” and
then“0000.0”afterfewseconds.Zerocalibrationisnowcomplete.
Entertheweighttocalibratewithbyusing[Hold]keytoincrementadigitthenthe
[Change/lb/kg]keytomoveitacrossthescreenleft.
For example, the display on the IHS will display “3000.0” for a3toncalibration
mass.
Add the calibrated mass on the hook, it the best that the mass is close to the
capacitywherepossible.
Whenthescaleisstable,pressthe[Zero].Thedisplayshows‘HOLd’.
Afterafewseconds,thecalibrationiscomplete.
**Tocalibrateinpounds(lb)makesurethatthescaleislbmodebeforecommencing,tocalibrate
inkilograms(kg)makesurethescaleisinkgmodebeforecommencing.
Whenusingslings,chainsorothermaterialtosupportthecalibrationmass,theseitemsshouldbe
hungfromthescalebeforesettingthezeropointsothatwhenthecalibrationmassisadded,only
theweightofthecalibrationmassismeasuredbythescale.
Ifanerrorisdetectedwhencalibratinganerrormessagewillbeshown.
Err3iswhenwrongdataisenteredforthemass,i.e.toosmallorwrongdivision.
Err‐5meansthecalibrationhasfailed.
5.0PARAMETER
5.1ENTERSETTINGMODE
Turnoffthepowerofthescaleandthenturnthepoweronagain.
Pressthe[Change/lb/kg]keyduringself‐checking,displayshows“Bee0“,indicatingthescalehas
enteredthesetting mode, pressthe[Hold]or [Change/lb/kg]keytoshifttheparameteritems.
Use[Zero]keyconfirmandescapefromsettingthecurrentitem.
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5.2PARAMETERSETTINGTABLE
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT
bEE Setsbuzzer
0:Disable
1:Enable
0
Hod Setsholdfunction
0:Disable
1:Enable
0
Stb Setszerofunction
STb0:zeroingallowedwhenunstable
STb1:zeroingnotallowedwhenunstable
0
Aut
Setsautobacklight:(Onlyapplieswhenthescalehasan
LCDdisplay)
AUT0:manual
AUT1auto
0
CHt Setsunits
0:lb
1:kg
1
YES Setssave:
0:notsaved
1:save
0
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Tel: +44 1908 274545 Fax: +44 1908 641339
E-Mail Address: info@adamequipment.co.uk
CRANE SCALES
SAFE-LOAD STATEMENT
We hereby state that our Crane Scales are tested and inspected prior to dispatch. The safe-
loads for the crane scales are listed below:
Model no Max. capacity Max ultimate overload limit
LHS 500 / LHS 1000a 500 kg / 1000 lb 1500 kg / 3300 lb
LHS 1500 / LHS 3000a 1500 kg / 3000 lb 4500 kg / 9920 lb
LHS 2000 / LHS 4000a 2000 kg / 4000 lb 6000 kg / 13200 lb
SHS 50 / SHS 100a 50 kg / 100 lb 150 kg / 330 lb
SHS 150 / SHS 300a 150 kg / 300 lb 450 kg / 990 lb
SHS 300 / SHS 600a 300 kg / 600 lb 900 kg / 1980 lb
IHS 1/ IHS 2a 1000 kg / 2000 lb 3000 kg
/
6600 lb
IHS 3 / IHS 6a 3000 kg / 6000 lb 9000 kg / 19800 lb
IHS 5 / IHS 10a 5000 kg / 10000 lb 15000 kg / 33000 lb
IHS 10 / IHS 20a 10000 kg / 20000 lb 30000 kg
/
66000 lb
The limits stated above are the ultimate overload limits of the scales. Adam Equipment
Co. Ltd. its directors, owners and affiliated companies and organizations cannot be held
liable for any resulting damage or injury sustained as a result of the machines being used
in excess of their stated maximum capacity, capabilities and ultimate overload limits. To
avoid possible injury or death, read all instructions stated in the Manual before using.
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WARRANTYSTATEMENT
Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labour) for anycomponentsthatfaildueto
defectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Warrantystartsfromthedateofdelivery.
Duringthewarrantyperiod,shouldanyrepairsbenecessary,thepurchasermustinformitssupplier
orAdamEquipmentCompany.ThecompanyoritsauthorisedTechnicianreservestherighttorepair
orreplacethecomponentsatanyofitsworkshopsatnoadditionalcost,dependingontheseverityof
theproblems.However,anyfreightinvolvedinsendingthefaultyunitsorpartstotheServiceCentre
shouldbebornebythepurchaser.
Thewarrantywillceasetooperateiftheequipmentisnotreturnedintheoriginalpackagingandwith
correct documentation for a claim to be processed. All claims are at the sole discretion of Adam
Equipment.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverequipmentwheredefectsorpoorperformance is due to misuse,
accidental damage, exposure to radioactive or corrosive materials, negligence, faulty installation,
unauthorised modifications or attempted repair, or failure to observe the requirements and
recommendationsasgiveninthisUserManual.
Thisproductmayincludearechargeablebatterythatisdesignedtoberemovedandreplacedbythe
user.AdamEquipmentwarrantsthatitwillprovideareplacementbatteryifthebatterymanifestsa
defect in materials or workmanship during the initial period ofuseoftheproductinwhichthe
batteryisinstalled.
Aswithallbatteries,themaximumcapacityofanybatteryincludedintheproductwilldecreasewith
timeoruse,andbatterycyclelifewillvarydependingonproductmodel,configuration,features,use,
andpowermanagementsettings.Adecreaseinmaximumbatterycapacityorbatterycyclelifeisnot
adefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,andisnotcoveredbythisLimitedWarranty.

Repairscarriedoutunderthewarrantydonotextendthewarranty period. Components removed
duringwarrantyrepairsbecomecompanyproperty.

Thestatutoryrightsofthepurchaserarenotaffectedbythiswarranty.Thetermsofthiswarrantyis
governedbytheUKlaw.ForcompletedetailsonWarrantyInformation,seethetermsandconditions
ofsaleavailableonourweb‐site.
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WEEE2012/19/EU
Thisdevicemaynotbedisposedofindomesticwaste.ThisalsoappliestocountriesoutsidetheEU,per
theirspecificrequirements.Disposalofbatteries(iffitted)mustconformtolocallawsandrestrictions.
Cet appareil ne peut être éliminé avec les déchets ménagers. Lélimination de la batterie doit être
effectuéeconformémentauxloisetrestrictionslocales.
DiesesGerätnichtmitdemHausmüllentsorgt.
Dispositivonopuedeserdesechadojuntoconlosresiduosdomésticos
Dispositivononpuòesseresmaltitoneirifiutidomestici.
FCC/ICCLASSADIGITALDEVICEEMCVERIFICATIONSTATEMENT
NOTE:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Canadian ICES‐003/NMB‐003 regulation. 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usedin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.
CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65‐MANDATORYSTATEMENT
WARNING:Thisproductincludesasealedlead‐acidbatterywhichcontainschemicalsknowntotheState
ofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
AdamEquipmentproductshavebeentestedwith,andarealwayssupplied with
mainspoweradaptorswhichmeetalllegalrequirementsfortheintendedcountryor
regionofoperation,includingelectricalsafety,interferenceandenergyefficiency.As
weoftenupdateadaptorproductstomeetchanginglegislationitisnotpossibleto
refertotheexactmodelinthismanual.Pleasecontactusifyouneedspecificationsor
safety information for your particular item. Do not attempt to connect or use an
adaptornotsuppliedbyus.
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ADAMEQUIPMENTisanISO9001:2015certifiedglobalcompanywith50years’experienceinthe
productionandsaleofelectronicweighingequipment.
AdamproductsarepredominantlydesignedfortheLaboratory,Educational,HealthandFitness,Retailand
IndustrialSegments.Theproductrangecanbedescribedasfollows:
‐AnalyticalandPrecisionLaboratoryBalances
‐CompactandPortableBalances
‐HighCapacityBalances
‐Moistureanalysers/balances
‐MechanicalScales
‐CountingScales
‐DigitalWeighing/Check‐weighingScales
‐HighperformancePlatformScales
‐Cranescales
‐MechanicalandDigitalElectronicHealthandFitnessScales
‐RetailScalesforPricecomputing
ForacompletelistingofallAdamproductsvisitourwebsiteat
www.adamequipment.com
AdamEquipmentCo.Ltd.
MaidstoneRoad,Kingston
MiltonKeynes
MK100BD
UK
Phone:+44(0)1908274545
e‐mail:
AdamEquipmentInc.
1,FoxHollowRd.
Oxford,CT06478
USA
Phone:+12037904774
e‐mail:
AEAdamGmbH.
Instenkamp4
D‐24242Felde
Germany
Phone+49(0)4340403000
e‐mail:
AdamEquipmentS.A.(Pty)Ltd.
7MegawattRoad,
SpartanEXT22
KemptonPark,
Johannesburg,
RepublicofSouthAfrica
Phone+27(0)119749745
e‐mail:
AdamEquipment(S.E.ASIA)PTY
Ltd
70MiguelRoad
BibraLake
Perth
WA6163
Australia
Phone:+61(0)864616236
e‐mail:
AdamEquipment(Wuhan)Co.Ltd.
ABuildingEastJianhua
PrivateIndustrialPark
ZhuanyangAvenue
WuhanEconomic&Technological
DevelopmentZone
430056Wuhan
P.R.China
Phone:+86(27)59420391
e‐mail:
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anyformorbyanymeanswithoutthepriorpermissionofAdamEquipment.
Adam Equipment reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the
equipmentwithoutnotice.
Allinformationcontainedwithinthispublicationistothebestofourknowledgetimely,completeandaccuratewhen
issued.However,wearenotresponsibleformisinterpretationswhichmayresultfromthereadingofthismaterial.
ThelatestversionofthispublicationcanbefoundonourWebsite.
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