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OHAUS TP200S Instruction Manual - Setup Menu

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  • Page 54: Instruction Manual

    Instruction manual precision plus electronic balances models tp200, tp400, tp400d, tp600, tp2k, tp4k and tp4kd ohaus corporation 29 hanover road florham park nj 07932-0900

  • Page 55

    2 notice: notice: notice: notice: notice: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pur- suant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated ...

  • Page 56: Table of Contents

    3 table of contents table of contents table of contents table of contents table of contents introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5 description ................................................

  • Page 57

    4 setup menu ......................................................................................................................................... 28 setup menu protection ................................................................................................................... 28 reset...

  • Page 58: Introduction

    5 introduction this manual covers installation, operation and troubleshooting for the ohaus preci- sion plus balances, models tp200, tp400, tp400d, tp600, tp2k, tp4k and tp4kd. To insure proper operation of the balance, please read this manual completely. Description description description descript...

  • Page 59: Unpacking

    6 unpacking unpacking unpacking unpacking unpacking your precision plus balance was shipped with the following items: • a pan • a pan support • an in-service cover • an ac power adapter • a weigh below hook • a draft shield (tp200 and tp400d only) includes draft shield and snap clamp • this instruct...

  • Page 60: Installation

    7 installation installation installation installation installation environment environment environment environment environment 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 wil...

  • Page 61

    8 draft shield (tp200 and tp400d ) draft shield (tp200 and tp400d ) draft shield (tp200 and tp400d ) draft shield (tp200 and tp400d ) draft shield (tp200 and tp400d ) to install the draft shield: 1. Position the draft shield on top of the balance as shown. Make sure the rib at the front of the draft...

  • Page 62

    9 ac adapter receptacle pan support if the weigh below hook will be used, it may be installed in the bottom of the balance. Simply screw the hook into the threaded hole in the pan support which is visible through the access hole in the bottom of the balance. Ac adapter ac adapter ac adapter ac adapt...

  • Page 63: Operation

    10 operation operation operation operation operation turning the balance on turning the balance on turning the balance on turning the balance on turning the balance on with no load on the pan, switch the bal- ance on by pressing the on tare but- ton. When first switched on, all segments of the displ...

  • Page 64

    11 list list list list list this submenu can be used to output a listing of current menu settings via the rs232 interface. When selected, menu settings for the user, setup and print menus will be output. To use this feature, your balance must be connected to a computer or printer. To obtain a listin...

  • Page 65

    12 taring taring taring taring taring when weighing material or objects that must be held in a container, taring en- ables you to store the container weight in the balance’s memory, separate from the weight of the material in the container. 1. Place an empty container on the pan. Its weight will be ...

  • Page 66

    13 parts counting parts counting parts counting parts counting parts counting note: note: note: note: note: parts counting must first be en- abled in the setup menu to use it. In the parts counting mode, the balance calculates and displays the quantity of parts you place on the pan. Since the balanc...

  • Page 67

    14 5. To change the sample size, repeat- edly press until the desired quantity is displayed. 6. Add the sample number of pieces to the container. 7. Press . If add x is displayed, the sample is too small to provide results within the se- lected error level (pc err of the setup menu). X represents th...

  • Page 68

    15 percent weighing percent weighing percent weighing percent weighing percent weighing percent weighing permits you to place a reference load on the balance, then view other loads as a percentage of the refer- ence. The load you place on the pan as a reference may be displayed as any per- centage y...

  • Page 69

    16 to view the weight or gross percentage of the load on the pan, press . Weight will be displayed in the weighing unit selected in pctt alt in the setup menu. 6. Place the reference load in the con- tainer (or directly on the pan if no container is used). 7. Press . 8. The display will show the ref...

  • Page 70

    17 if net if net if net if net if net has been selected for the alternate display, you may repeatedly tare the bal- ance between weighings. The alternate display will show the net weight of mate- rial added since the last tare. If total if total if total if total if total has been selected for the a...

  • Page 71

    18 using menus to configure the balance using menus to configure the balance using menus to configure the balance using menus to configure the balance using menus to configure the balance precision plus balances contain four display menus which enable you to calibrate and configure the balance for y...

  • Page 72: Calibration Menu

    19 calibration menu calibration menu calibration menu calibration menu calibration menu precision plus balances can be calibrated in two ways: span calibration or linearity calibration. Span calibration resets the balance’s weighing range using two weight values: zero and a weight value at or near t...

  • Page 73

    20 span calibration span calibration span calibration span calibration span calibration 1. Press and hold until cal is displayed, then release it. Balance will display span. 2. Press . 3. When is released, c 0g will be displayed indicating that no weight should be on the pan. 4. Press . The display ...

  • Page 74

    21 linearity calibration linearity calibration linearity calibration linearity calibration linearity calibration 1. Turn balance on. After zero reading, press and hold until cal is displayed, then release. Balance will display span. 2. Press and the display will show lin. 3. Press to start the linea...

  • Page 75

    22 end end end end end if you have entered the calibration menu and do not wish to calibrate the balance, use end to return to normal weighing operations. Repeately press until end is dis- played. Press , when released, the balance will returned to normal weighing opera- tions. 6. Press . The displa...

  • Page 76: User Menu

    23 user menu user menu user menu user menu user menu the user menu is used to adapt the balance to environmental conditions. It contains submenus which enable you to reset the balance to factory default settings or to select specific range settings. Access to the user menu can be disabled using the ...

  • Page 77

    24 reset to factory defaults reset to factory defaults reset to factory defaults reset to factory defaults reset to factory defaults this submenu enables you to reset all user menu selections to the factory de- fault settings outlined in the adjacent table. To reset to factory defaults: 1. Access th...

  • Page 78

    25 averaging level averaging level averaging level averaging level averaging level averaging level compensates for vibra- tion or excessive air currents. During op- eration, the balance continually takes weight readings from the weighing cell. Successive readings are then digitally pro- cessed to ac...

  • Page 79

    26 stability range stability range stability range stability range stability range the stability range specifies how much a displayed weight may change while the stability indicator remains on. When dis- played weight changes beyond the allow- able range, the stability indicator turns off indicating...

  • Page 80

    27 end end end end end you must use end to exit the user menu. Changes you make in the user menu changes you make in the user menu changes you make in the user menu changes you make in the user menu changes you make in the user menu are only stored in memory if you use are only stored in memory if y...

  • Page 81: Setup Menu

    28 setup menu setup menu setup menu setup menu setup menu the setup menu is used to customize the operation of the balance for your specific requirements. It contains submenus which enable you to turn features on or off, and program balance parameters. The following table shows the sequence in which...

  • Page 82

    29 1. Access the reset submenu. 2. Press to change the setting. Select yes to reset settings or, no to leave current settings. Press to accept the displayed setting. To access the setup menu, press and hold until setup is displayed, then release it. To access a submenu: 1. Repeatedly press until the...

  • Page 83

    30 unit selection unit selection unit selection unit selection unit selection the unit selection submenu permits you to specify which weighing units and oper- ating modes will be enabled for use during operation. The adjacent table lists the units and modes available on precision plus balances. To e...

  • Page 84

    31 1. Access the c unit submenu. 2. The mantissa of the current conver- sion factor will be displayed. This will be a number between 0.1 and 1.999999 with the first digit flashing. For conversion factors outside of this range, the exponent will be be used to move the decimal point. 3. Press to chang...

  • Page 85

    32 5. Set the value of all digits in the same manner. If an error is made, you can press to backup to the desired digit and change it. 6. After the last digit is entered, the display will show the current expo- nent. The exponent is shown on the display preceded by the letter e. There are 7 exponent...

  • Page 86

    33 parts counting error level parts counting error level parts counting error level parts counting error level parts counting error level the parts counting error level is the level of accuracy you consider acceptable for parts counting results. The adjacent table lists error levels that you can cho...

  • Page 87

    34 parts counting alternate display parts counting alternate display parts counting alternate display parts counting alternate display parts counting alternate display in addition to displaying the number of parts, the parts counting feature offers an alternate display mode. Using the pc alt submenu...

  • Page 88

    35 to view the weight or gross number of parts on the pan, press . Weight is displayed in the weighing unit selected in pc alt in the setup menu. If net if net if net if net if net has been selected for the alternate display, you may repeatedly tare the bal- ance as needed. The alternate display wil...

  • Page 89

    36 percent weighing alternate display percent weighing alternate display percent weighing alternate display percent weighing alternate display percent weighing alternate display in addition to displaying the percentage of material on the pan in relation to a refer- ence, the percent weighing feature...

  • Page 90

    37 lockswitch lockswitch lockswitch lockswitch lockswitch lockswitch enables you to lockout one or more menu selections. Each menu can be individually locked on or off after all functions have been set. The calibration, user, setup and print menus can be indi- vidually locked on or off by selecting ...

  • Page 91

    38 list list list list list this submenu can be used to output a listing of current menu settings via the rs232 interface. When selected, menu settings for the user, setup and print menus will be output. To use this feature, your balance must be connected to a computer or printer. To obtain a listin...

  • Page 92: Print Menu

    39 print menu print menu print menu print menu print menu the print menu is used to configure the rs232 interface parameters and customize the balance’s print functions for your requirements. The following table shows the sequence in which submenus appear on the print menu. Print menu table print me...

  • Page 93

    40 if safe is displayed, the print menu has been locked out. Settings may be viewed but not changed. See the menu lock-out protection section to enable it for making changes. To access a submenu: 1. Repeatedly press until the de- sired submenu is displayed. 2. Press to select the displayed submenu. ...

  • Page 94

    41 data bits data bits data bits data bits data bits the total number of bits for data, parity and stop must equal 9 or 10. (see ex- amples). The balance will not permit you to select a combination that does not equal 9 or 10. To set the number of data bits to 7 or 8: 1. Access the data submenu to d...

  • Page 95

    42 2. Press to change the setting. Press to accept the displayed setting. Note: note: note: note: note: if all selections do not appear, total number of data, parity and stop bits is currently 10, data or stop bits must be changed. When is released, parity will be displayed again and the print menu ...

  • Page 96

    43 auto print feature auto print feature auto print feature auto print feature auto print feature when enabled, the auto print feature causes the balance to automatically out- put display data in one of three ways: continuously, at user specified time inter- vals, or upon stability. To select one of...

  • Page 97

    44 2. If inter was selected in the auto print submenu, inter will be displayed and you may continue with step 3. If it was not selected, non-pl will be displayed. Proceed to step 7. 3. To enter a time interval for automatic data output, press when inter is displayed. The current in- terval (in secon...

  • Page 98

    45 10. Set all digits in the same manner. If an error is made, press to backup to the desired digit and change it. 11. After the last digit is entered, non-pl will be displayed again. Press to proceed to non-ph, the high limit. 12. Press to view the current value for the high end of the range. 13. C...

  • Page 99

    46 print numeric data only print numeric data only print numeric data only print numeric data only print numeric data only this submenu is used to select numeric data only, or full display data for rs232 output. Set this feature on to output nu- meric display data only, or off to output full display...

  • Page 100: Menu Lock-Out Protection

    47 menu lock-out protection menu lock-out protection menu lock-out protection menu lock-out protection menu lock-out protection access to the calibration, user, setup and print menus, can be disabled using the lock out switch located under the right side of the balance, near the display. 1. Turn the...

  • Page 101: Rs232 Interface

    48 rs232 interface rs232 interface rs232 interface rs232 interface rs232 interface precision plus balances are equipped with a bi-directional rs232 compatible inter- face for communication with printers and computers. When the balance is con- nected directly to a printer, displayed data can be outpu...

  • Page 102

    49 rs232 commands rs232 commands rs232 commands rs232 commands rs232 commands all communication is accomplished using standard ascii format. Only the charac- ters shown in the following table are ac- knowledged by the balance. Any other commands, control characters or spaces are ignored. Commands se...

  • Page 103

    50 rs232 command table rs232 command table rs232 command table rs232 command table rs232 command table command command command command command character character character character character description description description description description ? ? ? ? ? Print current mode nnna nnna nnna nnn...

  • Page 104

    51 command command command command command character character character character character description description description description description p p p p p print display data when “numeric only” display data is selected for output in the rs232 menu, the mode field is not output. Xs xs xs xs x...

  • Page 105: Care and Maintenance

    52 care and maintenance care and maintenance care and maintenance care and maintenance care and maintenance to keep the balance operating properly, the housing and pan should be kept clean and free from foreign material. If necessary, a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used. Keep calibrat...

  • Page 106

    53 error codes error codes error codes error codes error codes the following list describes the various error codes and which can appear on the display and the suggested remedy. Data errors data errors data errors data errors data errors 0.0 transient error (hardware error, probably static discharge...

  • Page 107: Service Information

    54 error codes (cont.) error codes (cont.) error codes (cont.) error codes (cont.) error codes (cont.) checksum errors checksum errors checksum errors checksum errors checksum errors 8.2 power-on load out of specification: balance was turned on with load on pan or pan off balance. No load may be on ...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    55 model model model model model tp200 tp200 tp200 tp200 tp200 tp400 tp400 tp400 tp400 tp400 tp400d tp400d tp400d tp400d tp400d tp600 tp600 tp600 tp600 tp600 tp2k tp2k tp2k tp2k tp2k tp4k tp4k tp4k tp4k tp4k tp4kd tp4kd tp4kd tp4kd tp4kd capacity (g) 200 400 80/400 600 2000 4000 800/4000 readability...

  • Page 109: Replacement Parts

    56 replacement parts replacement parts replacement parts replacement parts replacement parts description ohaus part no. Ac adapters: 100v 90524-11 120v 90524-10 220v 90524-13 240v 90524-14 weigh below hook 76790-00 pan - 4.75” dia. 77262-10 pan - 6.0” x 6.5” 77298-10 leveling foot 77253-00 in servic...

  • Page 110: Limited Warranty

    57 limited warranty limited warranty limited warranty limited warranty limited warranty ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery through the duration of the warranty period. During the warranty period ohaus will repair, or, at its option, re...

  • Page 111

    58 ohaus corporation 29 hanover road, florham park, nj 07932, usa tel: (973) 377-9000, fax: (973) 593-0359 with offices worldwide. P/n 77330-03 r1295 © ohaus corporation 1993, 1995, all rights reserved..

  • Page 112

    Ohaus corporation 29 hanover road florham park nj 07932-0900 16. Replace the cover and fasten with the three phillips screws that were re- moved in step 9. 17. Replace the pan support and pan. 18. Place the balance in the location where it will be used and verify it is level. If minor adjustment is ...

  • Page 113: Instruction Supplement

    P/n 77448-01 ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. P.O. Box 900 broad lane, cottenham 29 hanover road cambridge cb4 4sw florham park, n.J. 07932 england ...

  • Page 114: Operation

    2 eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement a medium phillips screwdriver and a small flat bladed screwdriver will be required. 1. Remove the pan and pan sup- port. 2. If the balance is equipp...

  • Page 115: Operation

    2 eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement eprom removal and replacement a medium phillips screwdriver and a small flat bladed screwdriver will be required. 1. Remove the pan and pan sup- port. 2. If the balance is equipp...

  • Page 116: Instruction Supplement

    P/n 77448-01 ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus corporation ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. Ohaus europe, ltd. P.O. Box 900 broad lane, cottenham 29 hanover road cambridge cb4 4sw florham park, n.J. 07932 england ...