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- Page 1 Voyager ® Instruction Manual...
- Page 3 Ohaus Corporation, USA, was examined and evaluated in 1994 by the Bureau Veritas Quality Interna- tional, 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.
- Page 4 Additional Standards CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92; UL Std. No. 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 N13123 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Voyager Pro EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................EN-3 Description ............................EN-3 Features ............................... EN-3 Safety Precautions ..........................EN-3 INSTALLATION ............................EN-3 Unpacking ............................EN-3 Installing Components ..........................EN-4 2.2.1 Platform Installation ........................EN-4 2.2.2 Windshield Installation ........................ EN-4 2.2.3 Weigh Below Preparation ......................EN-4 2.3. - Page 6 Voyager Pro EN-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Balance Settings ..........................EN-40 3.5.1 Calibration ..........................EN-40 3.5.2 Balance Options ........................EN-41 3.5.3 Readout ........................... EN-42 3.5.4 Application Modes ........................EN-42 3.5.5 Units ............................EN-42 3.5.6 Interface ..........................EN-44 3.5.7 Print Options ........................... EN-44 3.5.8...
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Page 7: Introduction
Draft Shield - Analytical 62g, 110g, 162g, 210g, 210/100g To ensure you make full use of the possibilities offered by your Draft Shield (0.001g units)- Precision 210g 410g, 610g, Voyager Pro balance, we advise you to read through these 410/100g operating instructions. -
Page 8: Installing Components
Make sure the windshield is firmly snapped into place. 2.2.3 Weigh Below Preparation The Voyager Pro balance is equipped with a weigh below hook at the bottom of the balance. To use this feature, remove the protective cover underneath the balance. See illustration for BOTTOM OF BALANCE location. -
Page 9: Selecting The Location
Voyager Pro EN-5 2.3 Selecting the Location 2.3.1 Balance 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. -
Page 10: Connecting Power And Communications
AC Adapter Connection Rear of Balance 2.4.2 RS232 Interface Voyager Pro balances are equipped with a bidirectional RS232 compatible interface for communication with serial printers and computers. When the balance is connected directly to a printer, displayed data can be output at any time by simply pressing the Print button, or by using the Auto Print feature. -
Page 11: Initial Calibration
Voyager Pro EN-7 2.4.3 Initial Calibration Calibrating from the Weighing Screen When the balance is first turned on, three soft keys appear on the weighing screen. The CALIBRATE soft key is highlighted. This permits calibration immediately without entering the CALIBRATION menu. -
Page 12: Operation
EN-8 Voyager Pro OPERATION 3.1 Overview of Controls WEIGHING 01/01/03 03:05:45: PM UNITS 2nd UNITS CALIBRATE 0.00 0.00g 6100g Designation Function Power On/ Off button. button When pressed in Menu mode, single press moves menu selection bar in an up direction and highlights the activated field or changes the settings of a selected field in increasing order. - Page 13 Voyager Pro EN-9 Designation Function button When pressed In Menu mode, single press moves menu selection bar in a down direction and highlights the selected field or changes the settings of a selected field in decreasing order. When at an alphanumeric field, then the number or letter is decremented.
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Page 14: Overview Of Display Indicator
EN-10 Voyager Pro 3.2 Overview of Display Indicator WEIGHING 01/01/03 03:05:45: PM UNITS 2nd UNITS CALIBRATE Message Line 200.0000 >0< Result Line Result Line Result Line Result Line Result Line Result Line 6100g Designation Function Application Indicates the active application by function or library name. -
Page 15: Menu
Applications. MENU Calibration 3.3.3 Turning on the Balance Balance Options Readout The Voyager Pro balance is ready to operate after the installation Application Modes Units procedures are performed. When the balance is first turned on Interface Print Options... -
Page 16: Applications
3.4 Applications 3.4.1 Weighing The Voyager Pro balance contains Weighing, Parts Counting, The Voyager Pro balance is shipped with grams only enabled. Animal Weighing, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, G/N/T, The balance can be used immediately after calibration has Statistics, SQC, Pipette, Formulation, Differential Weighing and been performed. -
Page 17: Parts Counting
Voyager Pro EN-13 ADJUSTMENTS PARTS COUNTING 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM Three soft-keys at the top of the display screen labeled UNITS, SAMPLE SIZE SETUP NEW COUNT 2nd UNITS and CALIBRATE are accessed by using the arrow Add 10 Pieces, Press Enter buttons and selected by pressing the Enter button. - Page 18 EN-14 Voyager Pro For higher quantities, the APW will not be recalculated. During PARTS COUNTING SETUP the auto optimization process, the message “Auto Optimizing, Library Name PARTS COUNTING Please wait” will be displayed in the message bar on the screen.
- Page 19 Voyager Pro EN-15 ADJUSTMENTS The PC Check display contains three soft keys at the top of the PARTS COUNTING-CHECK This feature permits establishing a set quantity of pieces as a screen SAMPLE SIZE, SETUP and NEW COUNT. criteria for similar items that can be quickly checked against the NEW COUNT sample.
- Page 20 EN-16 Voyager Pro Three new entries Weight, Over and Under appear on this screen. PARTS COUNTING 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM Selecting Exit will return balance to previous screen. SAMPLE SIZE SETUP NEW COUNT Weight: On,Off (default is On) Can be turned on or off.
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Page 21: Animal Weighing
Voyager Pro EN-17 3.4.3 Animal Weighing One additional entry has been added to the PARTS COUNTING SETUP, that is Target. Refer to the Adjustments section of parts Animal weighing permits you to weigh small animals and filters counting for a description of all other settings. - Page 22 EN-18 Voyager Pro ADJUSTMENTS Automatic Mode The ANIMAL WEIGHING display contains three soft keys at the Weighing process starts automatically as soon as the animal top of the screen FILTER, SETUP and START/CLEAR . is placed on the pan. The weight is displayed until the animal is removed.
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Page 23: Percent Weighing
Voyager Pro EN-19 3.4.4 Percent Weighing The reference weight is removed and a second weight is placed Percent weighing allows placing a reference load on the balance, on the pan. The example illustrates a 50 g weight. then viewing other loads as a percentage of the reference. The load placed on the pan as a reference is displayed as 100%. -
Page 24: Check Weighing
EN-20 Voyager Pro Unit: g, kg, etc...(default g). CHECK WEIGHING 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM Allows the selection of all activated units. UNITS SETUP CALIBRATE O.00 Reference: 0-99999999 (default is 10) Defines the reference weight at 100%. Over: 15.00 g Target: 10.00 g Diff: -10.00 g... -
Page 25: Filling
Voyager Pro EN-21 3.4.6 Filling Library Name: Filling permits entering a target reference weight. Material can Allows storage and recovery of parameters and results. When be placed on the pan and by monitoring the Difference weight a library is recovered, the library name will replace the and the bar display, an accurate fill can be achieved. -
Page 26: Gross/Net/Tare Weighing
EN-22 Voyager Pro G/N/T WEIGHING 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM FILLING SETUP UNITS 2nd UNITS TARE Unit 2 nd unit 0.00 Target Weight : 0000 Display Settings : Custom Target Key : Unlocked New Target Key : Unlocked Gross: 0.00 g 0.00 g Exit Net: 0.00 g... -
Page 27: Differential Weighing
Voyager Pro EN-23 3.4.8 Differential Weighing Tare Wt Init Wt Tare Wt Final Wt Differential weighing stores tare and weight values so samples 00.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 00.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 can be dried or processed and the difference in weight calculated 00.00... - Page 28 EN-24 Voyager Pro ADJUSTMENTS START/ACCEPT Tare Required: Off, Single, Dual (default is Single) Allows selection of Tare Required. When Off is selected, the When the START key is selected, pressing the Enter button balance will not prompt for container. When Single is selected, will start differential weighing application.
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Page 29: Formulation
Voyager Pro EN-25 3.4.9 Formulation Add the first component to the container. The dual bar graph at the bottom of the screen indicates the percentage of the Formulations can be named and have from 2 to 10 components component added. The target weight, difference and percent specified. -
Page 30: Statistics
EN-26 Voyager Pro 3.4.10 Statistics Mode: Weight, Percent (default is Weight) Allows the selection of the various calculations in the final Statistics are used when it is desired to compare a number of results. samples and examine the relative deviation of the samples along with other statistical data. - Page 31 Voyager Pro EN-27 Place a container on the pan and press the >O/T< button to STATISTICS 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM tare the container weight. RESULTS SETUP START 0.00 With the START key highlighted, press the Enter button. Follow the instructions on the screen. The START key changes to ACCEPT.
- Page 32 EN-28 Voyager Pro The STATISTICAL RESULTS screen automatically appears and Unit: g, kg, etc... (default is g) indicates the Number of samples, Unit, Mean, Maximum, Allows the selection of all activated units. Minimum, Standard Deviation, Relative Deviation, Sum and Difference weights. Pressing the PRINT button will send the Number of Samples: xx (default is 3) screen results to an externally connected printer or computer.
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Page 33: Statistical Quality Control (Sqc
Voyager Pro EN-29 Std. Deviation: On, Off (default is On) These weight limits are identified as +Tl, +T2, NOMINAL and - Allows Std. Deviation to be turned On or Off. When Std. Deviation TI, -T2. As samples are weighed and stored in the balance, a is turned on, the standard deviation calculation of the samples trend analysis is developed and displayed on the balance. - Page 34 EN-30 Voyager Pro After you have taken the required number of data samples, you Defining Tolerances can view the sample View Trace and/or the View History. The When Tolerance is selected a choice of either Weighing or View Trace screen below indicates 5 batches were processed.
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Page 35: Density
A Density Determination Kit Part Number 470007-010 is designed Mean Tare: Off, 00.000 (default is Off) to be used with Ohaus Voyager Pro balances. Illustrations in When Tare Required is set to Mean Tare or Add w/ Mean Tare, this procedure refer to the density kit, however, you may use... - Page 36 EN-32 Voyager Pro Open either the left or right side door of the balance and remove the Pan as shown. Insert the Bracket into the balance where Balance Preparation with Density Kit the Pan was removed. Allow the balance to warm up sufficiently before making measurements.
- Page 37 Voyager Pro EN-33 The density Q is the quotient of the mass m and the volume V . Solid Density Determinations for items More Dense Than Water DENSITY 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM Q = m TEMP SETUP START 0.00 Density determinations are performed by using Archimedes’...
- Page 38 EN-34 Voyager Pro Make sure a beaker with liquid is in position on the stand in A typical final display is shown which indicates all of the the balance. Press the >O/T< button to zero the balance reading. parameters and values.
- Page 39 Voyager Pro EN-35 Liquid Density Determinations Improving the Accuracy of the Result of Solid Density The density of a liquid can be made using a sinker of known The following tips should help you improve the accuracy of the results in the density determination of solids.
- Page 40 EN-36 Voyager Pro ADJUSTMENTS Porous Material Density Determinations START/ACCEPT The density of a porous (oil impregnated part) can be made When the START key is selected, pressing the Enter button will with the balance. Weigh the part (dry) prior to oil impregnation start the Density application.
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Page 41: Pipette
Voyager Pro EN-37 Porous Material: Off, On (default is Off) Allows Porous Material to be turned On or Off . When Porous PIPETTE 01/01/03 03:05:45 PM Material is turned on, a screen is displayed to allow the manual RESULTS SETUP START entry of Dry Weight and Density Of Oil. - Page 42 EN-38 Voyager Pro Place a container on the pan and press the >O/T< button to If Auto Print was selected during the setup, the results are tare the container weight. When Auto Sample has been selected, automatically printed. Printout contains numerical results and each sample can be made automatically without touching the all statistics.
- Page 43 Voyager Pro EN-39 Auto Sample: Off, On (default is Off) Number of Samples: xx (default is 10) Allows Auto Sample to be turned On or Off . When Auto Sample Allows manual entry for the number of samples. Only integer is turned on, the Pipette process is automatic.
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Page 44: Balance Settings
AutoCal: On, Off (default is On) When AutoCal is set ON, the balance performs a self calibration The Voyager Pro balance contains eleven submenus that are when a measured predefined delta temperature change occurs. accessible from the Main Menu. The submenus are Calibration, After calibration, the display returns to the last application mode. -
Page 45: Balance Options
Voyager Pro EN-41 The display indicates the difference in weight between calibration CALIBRATION MASSES mass placed on the pan and the previous weight value which LINEARITY SPAN ONLY was stored in the balance. After Cal Test, the display returns to... -
Page 46: Readout
EN-42 Voyager Pro Brightness: Auto Tare: On, Off (default is Off) Allows adjusting the brightness level of the display. Sets the Auto Tare function to On or Off. This feature provides auto tare in all application modes. When Auto Tare is On, the... - Page 47 Voyager Pro EN-43 Newton (N): On, Off (default is Off) UNITS Unit (N) = g x 0.00980665, displayed readability by 1. Carat (ct) : Off Penny weight (dwt) : Off Troy OZ (ozt) : Off Grain (GN) : Off MOMME (m): On, Off (default is Off)
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Page 48: Interface
EN-44 Voyager Pro 3.5.7 Print Options E X P O N E N T S E X P O N E N T S E X P O N E N T S E X P O N E N T S E X P O N E N T S Press the Menu button, and select Print Options. -
Page 49: Library
Result Line 3 : Off Ten functions in the balance have provisions for storing a library Project Name: (default is OHAUS) name, they are: Parts Counting, Check Weighing, Differential A project name of up to 8 characters may be entered. -
Page 50: Lockout
Numeric Data: Off Interface : No Print Options : No GLP Print Options : No GLP Print Options: Lockout : No Global Reset : No Balance ID=OHAUS Accept Changes : No User Name = OHAUS All others Off Lockout: All Unlocked... -
Page 51: Lft Legal For Trade
Voyager Pro EN-47 3.5.12 LFT Legal for Trade Legal for Trade (LFT) is a software controlled option which can be set ON in the Readout menu. When LFT is set ON, certain items in the Calibration, Readout and Print menus are... -
Page 52: Care And Maintenance
Voyager Pro EN-48 4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4.1 Cleaning 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 calibration masses in a safe dry place. -
Page 53: Error Codes List
Voyager Pro EN-49 4.3 Error Codes List Error Codes List The following list describes the various error codes that 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. -
Page 54: Service Information
4.4 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 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. -
Page 55: Technical Data
Voyager Pro EN-51 5. TECHNICAL DATA 5.1 RS232 Commands Command Character Description Begin span calibration Set 1 second print delay (set x = 0 for OFF, or x = 1 for ON) Application mode. Set Averaging Filter Level 1= Low, 2= Medium, 3= High... -
Page 56: Specifications
Voyager Pro EN-52 5.2 Specifications Admissible Ambient Conditions Use only in closed rooms Ambient Temperature range: 5 ºC to 40 ºC Atmospheric humidity: 80% rh @ to 30 ºC Voltage fluctuations: –15% +10% Installation category: Pollution degree: Power supply voltage:... - Page 57 Voyager Pro EN-53 Precision Balances Capacity (g) 210 410 100/410* 610 2100 4100 6100 1000/4100* 4100** 6100** 8100** Readability (g) 0.001 0.001/0.01 0.01 0.01/0.1 Repeatability (Std. dev.) (g) 0.0005 0.0015 0.0005/0.005 0.005 0.01 0.01/0.05 0.05 Linearity (g) (+)0.002 (+)0.02 (+)0.1 (+)0.002/0.005...
- Page 58 Ohaus. In lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card, the warranty period shall begin on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer.
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Page 59: Index
Voyager Pro EN-55 Index Index Index Index Index A A A A A Date Format 41 AC Adapter Installation 6 Declaration of Conformity 3 Accessories 50 Defining Tolerances 30 Additional Standards 4 Density 31 Admissible Ambient Conditions 52 Density Determination Kit 50, 31... - Page 60 Voyager Pro EN-56 Index Index Index Index Index R R R R R Legal for Trade 42 Leveling the Balance 5 Readout 42 LFT DEFAULT TABLE 47 Rear of Balance 6 LFT Legal for Trade 47 REFERENCE 20 Library 45...
- Page 61 Voyager Pro EN-57 Index Index Index Index Index User Calibration 41 User Calibration Weight 41 User Name 45 V V V V V Voltage fluctuations 52 W W W W W Weigh Below Preparation 4 Weighing 12 Weighing with a Container 12...
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- Page 64 EN-60 Voyager Pro Ohaus Corporation 19A Chapin Road, P.O. Box 2033 Pine Brook, NJ 07058, USA Tel: (973) 377-9000, Fax: (973) 593-0359 With offices worldwide. www. ohaus.com *80251000* PN 80251000 © Ohaus Corporation 2003 all rights reserved.
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