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Ranger™ Count 3000 Series

Instruction Manual
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ranger™
Count 3000 Series. Please read the manual completely before using the scale.

1.1 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols

Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and
warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument,
malfunctions and false results.
Signal Words
CAUTION for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or
the property or in loss of data, or injuries if not avoided.
Note (No symbol)
For useful information about the product
Warning Symbols

Attention Symbol

Alternating Current

1.2 Safety Precautions

Please follow these safety precautions:
 Verify that the AC input voltage printed on the data label matches the local AC power
supply.
 Do not drop loads on the platform.
 Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping hazard.
 Do not position the scale in a way that makes it difficult to pull the power plug.
 Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
 Operate the scale only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.
 Disconnect the scale from the power supply when cleaning.
 Do not operate the scale in hazardous or unstable environments.
 Do not immerse the scale in water or other liquids.
 Do not place the scale upside down on the platform.
 Only use weights within the scale’s capacity as specified in these instructions.
 Service should be performed only by authorized personnel.

2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Package Contents
 Scale  Power Cord  Instruction Manual / CD
 Pan  Sub-platform  Warranty Card
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2.5 Connecting Power
AC power is used to power the scale when battery power is not needed. First, connect the AC
power cord (supplied) to the power input jack then connect the AC plug to an electrical outlet.

Figure 2-3A. Connect the AC power Figure 2-3B. Connect the AC power
plug to the input jack on the back of plug to the proper AC supply.
scale.

2.5.1 Battery Power:

The scale can be used on AC power immediately. Allow the battery to charge for 12 hours
before using the scale on battery power. The scale will automatically switch to battery
operation if there is a power failure or the power cord is removed. With AC power, the scale
is constantly charging, so the battery charge indicator (see item 13 in figure 3-2) will remain
lit. The scale can be operated during charging, and the battery is protected against
overcharging.
During battery operation, the battery symbol indicates the battery charge level. The scale
will automatically turn off when the batteries are fully discharged.
For maximum operating time, the battery should be charged at room temperature.

TABLE 2-1
Symbol Charge Level
0 to 10 % Remaining
11 to 40 % Remaining
41 to 70 % Remaining
71 to 100 % Remaining

Notes:
When battery symbol blinks fast, approximately 30 minutes working time is left.
When [lo.bat] is displayed, the scale will shut off.
Charging the scale must be performed in a dry environment.

CAUTION: Battery is to be replaced only by an authorized Ohaus service

dealer. Risk of explosion can occur if the rechargeable battery is replaced
with the wrong type or if it is not properly connected. Dispose of the lead
acid battery according to local laws and regulations.
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3. OPERATION
3.1 Displays

Figure 3-1. Ranger Count 3000 Control panel with LCD displays

TABLE 3-1. Control Functions

Button

ON/ZERO PRINT Target M+ ID APW

Turn scale Send the Initiate the Accumulate ID number Display/
Primary
on. displayed function of the weight or input for Store an
Function
value to the the current pieces. library APW
(Short Press1) Zero the
COM port. application record
display.
mode. edit/recall.
Off Units Menu
Turn scale Change the Switch Enter user
off. weighing between menu.
Secondary unit. Check View the Audit
Function Weigh, Trail event
(Long Press2) Check counters
Count and (extended
Off. press)
Yes No Back Exit
Accept the Advance to Go back to Exit the menu.
current the next the previous Abort the
menu or menu or menu or calibration in
Menu Function setting. setting. setting. progress.
(Short Press) Increment Decrement
the the
displayed displayed
value. value.
Yes No Back Exit
Accept the Advance to Go back to Exit the
current the next the previous library.
Library setting. library or library or
Function setting. setting.
(Short Press) Increment Decrement
the the
displayed displayed
value. value.
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The colored LED indicators on the left side of the control panel are used in Checkweigh mode
(section 3.5) and will light up according to the following rules:

(Red) Loads > Upper limit

(Green) Loads ≥ Lower limit and ≤ Upper limit
(Yellow) Loads < Lower limit

Power Input

Weigh Below
Access

RS232 and Option

Interface Port
(below cover)

Lock Switch

Figure 3-3. Below view of Ranger Count 3000

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3.2 Turning Scale On/Off

To turn the scale on, press and hold the On/Zero Off button for 1 second. The scale performs a
display test, momentarily displays the software version, and then enters the active weighing
mode.
To turn the scale off, press and hold the On/Zero Off button until OFF is displayed.

3.3 Counting
Ranger Count 3000 has three display areas. Weight, Piece Weight and Count information are
displayed in these areas respectively.

3.3.1 Preset tare

Enter a value with the numeric keypad. The value will be displayed in the Count window.
Pressing Tare key, the value in current unit will then be saved as the preset tare.
To clear the tare value, clear the pan and press Tare key.

3.3.2 APW Establishment

If there is no APW established, both the piece weight display and the count display will show 0.

Positive Sampling:
1. Place the sample on the pan.
2. Input the sample size with the numeric keypad. The value is displayed in the count
window.
Alternatively the Sample key can be used instead. Pressing the Sample key and
[------] is displayed in the count window. Then input the sample size value (only
integer).
3. Press the Sample key, [------] will be displayed in both the piece window and the count
window.
4. The established APW and count will be displayed.

Negative sampling:
1. Place container with the samples on the pan.
2. Tare the scale, a NET 0 will be displayed.
3. Remove the samples from the container; weight window will now display a negative net
reading.
4. Input the sample size with the numeric keypad. The value will be displayed in the count
window.
Alternatively the Sample key can be used instead. Pressing the Sample key and
[------] is displayed in the count window. Then input the sample size value (only
integer).
5. Press the Sample key, [------] will be displayed in both the piece window and the count
window.
6. The established APW and count will be displayed.
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Entering a known APW:

1. Press the APW key, [------] will be displayed in the piece window
2. Input the APW value.
3. Press the APW key, the new APW value will be displayed in piece weight window.

3.3.3 Simple Counting

1. After a valid APW is established, if required place a container on the pan and press Tare.
2. Place the sample on the pan.
3. The quantity will be displayed in the count window.

3.4 Accumulation and Statistics

The Accumulation feature enables manual or automatic totalizing of displayed values. Statistical
data (accumulated weight, count and number of weighments) is stored in memory for review
and printing. Accumulation works together with Check mode.

3.4.1 Accumulating Displayed Values

With ACCUMULATE set to MANUAL, place the item on the scale and press the M+ key to add
the weight to accumulation data. The ∑ pointer will keep flashing until the weight is removed.
With ACCUMULATE set to AUTO, place the item on the scale. The displayed value is
accumulated automatically. The ∑ pointer will keep flashing until the weight is removed.

3.4.2 Viewing and Clearing Statistical Data

When the pan is cleared, press the M+ key to display the statistical information. To clear the
accumulation data press the Tare key while the statistical information is displayed. The display
shows [Clr.aCC]. Press the Yes key to clear the stored data and return to current mode.

Notes: The item must be removed from the pan before the next item can be accumulated.
Only stable weights are stored to accumulation data.
Changing the mode will clear the accumulation data.
When Legal for Trade is ON, the display must return to 0 gross. Otherwise, the ∑
pointer will continue flashing. Gross loads and net loads cannot be added to
the same total. If the first load is a gross weight, future loads must also be gross
weights. If the first load is a net weight, future loads must also be net weights.

3.5 Check-Weighing
Press and hold the Target key, [Check] is displayed in the weight window. Release the Target
key when [wWeIGH] is displayed in the piece weight window. Use this mode to compare the
weight of items to a target weight range.

1. Press the Target key, [Under] is displayed in the weight screen. The previous under limit
will is displayed in the piece weight screen.
2. Input the target weight with the numeric keypad. The value will be displayed in the count
window.
3. Press the Yes key to accept the under limit value, [Over] is displayed in the weight
screen.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 above to set the over limit.
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5. If required, place an empty container on the pan and press Tare.
6. Place sample material on the pan or in the container. If the sample weight is under the
target weight range, the yellow LED will light. If the sample is within the target weight
range, the green LED will light. If the sample is over the target weight range, the red LED
will light.
3.6 Check-Counting
Press and hold the Target key, [Check] is displayed in the weight window. Release the Target
key when [Count] is displayed in the piece weight window.

1. Press the Target key, [Under] is displayed in the weight screen. The previous under limit
will is displayed in the piece weight screen.
2. Input the sample size with the numeric keypad. The value will be displayed in the count
window.
3. Press the Yes key to accept the under limit value, [Over] is displayed in the weight
screen.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 above to set the over limit.
5. If required, place an empty container on the pan and press Tare.
6. Place sample material on the pan or in the container. If the sample quantity is under the
target pieces range, the yellow LED will light. If the sample is within the target pieces
range, the green LED will light. If the sample is over the target pieces range, the red LED
will light.

Positive Check
Positive check is used to determine when the material added to the scale is within the target
range. In this case the UNDER and OVER limits must be positive values (the OVER limit must
be greater than the UNDER limit).
Add material to the scale until it is within the ACCEPT (green) range.

Negative Check
Negative check is used to determine when the material removed from the scale is within the
target range. In this case the UNDER and OVER limits are both negative values.
The UNDER limit must be greater than the OVER limit (for example UNDER = -10/ OVER=-15).
Place the item to be weighed on the scale and press Tare.
Remove a portion of the item until it is within the ACCEPT range.

Zero Check
Zero check is used when comparing subsequent samples to an initial reference sample. In this
case, the UNDER limit must be a negative value and the OVER limit must be a positive value.
Place the reference item on the scale and press Tare. Remove the reference sample and place
the item to be compared on the scale to determine if it is within the ACCEPT range.
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3.7 Library
When an item is processed on a regular basis, the item’s data (item or SKU numbers, Tare,
Check limits and Accumulated values) may be stored in memory for future use. This memory is
referred to as the scale’s Library.

Storing a record:
1. With the data established during operations, press the ID key, [Store] and [lib] are
displayed in the weight and piece weight windows respectively. The first vacant ID
number will blink in the count window.
2. Press ID key to save the data to the displayed ID number. Alternately, a different ID
number may be selected using the keypad and then pressing the ID key.
Note: Maximum 30 records, from 0 to 29.

Retrieving a record:
1. Enter the ID number using the keypad and press the ID key. [reCall] and [lib] are
displayed in the weight and piece weight windows respectively.
2. ID number is displayed in the weight window.
3. Press the ID or Yes key, [reCall] is displayed and the data is retrieved.

Editing a record:
1. Enter the ID number using the keypad and press the ID key. [reCall] and [lib] are
displayed in the weight and piece weight windows respectively.
2. Long press the ID key, [edit] and [lib] are momentarily displayed in the weight and
piece weight windows respectively.
3. Part number is displayed in the weight and piece weight windows. Default setting is
[000000] [000000]. Use the keypad to enter part number if required.
4. Press the Yes key to save the part number and advance to the preset Tare setting.
Use the keypad to enter a preset Tare value if required.
5. Press the Yes key to save the preset Tare value and advance to the APW setting.
Use the keypad to enter a new APW value if required.
6. Press the Yes key to save the APW and advance to the Limits setting.
Use the keypad to enter new under and over limits if required.
7. Press the Yes key to save the limits. [save] is displayed in the weight window. Press
the Yes key to save the data.

Clearing a record:
1. Enter the ID number using the keypad and press the ID key. [reCall] and [lib] are
displayed in the weight and piece weight windows respectively.
2. Press the C key, [delete] is displayed in the weight window. Press the Yes key to
delete the data.

Printing Library record:

A list of all library records stored in memory can be printed (see section 4.6)
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4. MENU SETTINGS
The User Menu allows the customizing of scale settings.
Note: Additional Sub-Menus may be available if Interface Options are installed. See Interface
User Manual for the additional setting information.

4.1 Menu Navigation

User Menu:

Menu: C.A.L S.E.t.U.P r.E.A.d U.n.i.t

Zero21 Reset Reset Reset
Span1 D.Scale Stable kg
Menu Span21 Cap21 Filter g
Items: Lin1 Grad21 AZT lb
Lin21 Pwr. Un Light oz
GEO Zero A.Off lb:oz
End A.Opt End End
A.Tare
Bp.Opt
Bp.Sig
Bp.Key
Accum
End

P.r.i.n.t.1 C.O.M.1 L.O.C.k E.n.d

Reset Reset L.Cal
Stable Baud L.Setup
Menu A.Print Parity L.Read
Items: Contnt Stop L.Unit
Layout Handsh L.Print
Data.Tr Alt.Cm L.COM
End End End

Notes:
1
Only visible when dual scale is set to On.
Some units may not be available in all models.
When LEGAL FOR TRADE is set to ON (LFT Switch in locked position), the
menu settings are affected as follows:
Calibration (C.A.L) menu is not accessible.
Dual Scale, Capacity 2, Graduation 2, Filter and Units are locked at their current settings.
Zero Range setting is locked at 2%.
Stable Range setting is locked at 1d.
Auto-Zero Tracking setting is locked at 0.5d.
Stable Only is locked On.
Auto Print/ Continuous is disabled
Lb:oz is locked Off.
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Summary of button navigation functions in menu mode:

-- Yes Allows entry into the displayed menu.

- Accepts the displayed setting and advances to the next item.
-- No Skips by the displayed menu.
- Rejects the displayed setting or menu item and advances to the next
available item.
-- Back Moves backwards through the upper and middle level menus.
- Backs out of a list of selectable items to the previous middle level menu.
-- Exit Exits from menu directly to the active weighing mode.
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4.2 Cal Menu
Enter this menu to perform calibrations.

Initial Calibration
When the scale is operated for the first time, a span calibration is recommended to ensure
accurate weighing results. Before performing the calibration, be sure to have the appropriate
calibration weights as listed in table 4-1. Ensure that the LFT switch/calibration lock is set to
unlocked position. See figure 5-1.
Or adjust the GEO setting according to your location (see table 4-2).
Procedure:
Press and hold Menu until [mMeNU] (Menu) is displayed. When the button is released, the display
will show [C.A.L]. Press Yes to accept. [SpaN] will then be shown. Press Yes to begin the span
calibration. [ 0 kg] will be displayed. Press Yes to accept. [--C--] will be displayed while zero
reading is stored. Next, the display shows the calibration weight value. Place the specified
calibration mass on the pan. Press Yes to accept the weight or No to select an alternate weight.
[--C--] will be displayed while the reading is stored. The display will show [done] if the calibration
was successful. The scale returns to the previous application mode and is ready for use.

TABLE 4-1
Required Span Calibration Mass (sold separately)
Capacity Mass* Capacity Mass*
1500g 1.5kg / 3lb 15000g 15kg / 30lb
3000g 3kg / 6lb 30000g 30kg / 60lb
6000g 6kg / 15lb
Note:
When active unit is g or kg, the calibrating unit will be in kg.
When active unit is lb, oz or lb:oz, the calibrating unit will be in lb.
For linearity calibration, the calibration Mass is fixed.
Mid-point is always half of full capacity.
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Zero2: Perform
Span1: Perform
Span2: Perform
Linearity1: Perform
Linearity2: Perform
Geographic
Adjustment: Set 0…12…31*
End Calibration: Exit menu

*Bold always represents factory default value.

Zero2 [ZErO]
Initiates a 2nd scale zero calibration.

Span1 [SpaN]
Initiates a span calibration procedure (zero and span). A span calibration is important when
initially setting up the scale.

Span2 [SpaN2]
Initiates a 2nd scale span calibration procedure.

Lin1 [LIN]
Initiates a linearity calibration procedure (zero, mid-point and span).

Lin2 [LIN2]
Initiates a 2nd scale linearity calibration procedure.

GEO [GEO]
Geographical Adjustment Factor (GEO) is used to adjust the calibration based on the current
location. Settings from 0 to 31 are available with 12 being the default. Refer to table 4-2 to
determine the GEO factor that corresponds to your location.

End Cal [End]

Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.
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4.3 Setup Menu
Enter this menu to set scale parameters. Default settings are in bold.

Reset: no, yes

Dual Scale: off, on
Cap2: 1…9999
Grad2: 0.00005…0.5
Power on unit: auto, kg, g, lb, oz, lb:oz
Zero Range: 2%, 10%
Auto Opt: off, on
Auto Tare: on, off, on-acc
Beeper Opt: off, on
Beeper Signal: off, accept, under, over, under-over
Beeper Key: off, on
Accumulation: off, auto, manual
End Setup: Exit menu

Reset [reset]
Reset the Setup menu to factory defaults.
NO = not reset
YES = reset

Dual Scale [d.scale]

Set the status of the second scale input (Scale 2).
OFF = disabled
ON = enabled

Cap2 [CAP2]
Set the capacity of Scale 2.
1…9999

Grad2 [GrAd2]
Set the readability of Scale 2.
0.00005…0.5

Power on unit [pwWr.UN]

Set the unit of measure displayed at startup.
AUTO = last unit in use when turned off
kg = kilograms
g = grams
lb = pounds
oz = ounces
lb:oz = pound ounces

Zero Range [ZErO]

Set the percentage of scale capacity that may be zeroed.
2% = zero up to 2 percent of capacity
10% = zero up to 10 percent of capacity

Auto Opt [A.OPt]

Set the Automatic Optimization.
OFF = disabled
ON = APW automatically optimized
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Auto Tare [A.tArE]
Set the automatic tare functionality.
OFF = Automatic Tare is disabled
ON = the first stable gross weight is tared
ON-ACC = stable gross loads within the accept limits are tared (in Check weighing mode)

Beeper Opt [bp.OPt]

Set whether or not the beeper sounds when APW has been optimized.
OFF = disabled
ON = enabled

Beeper Signal [Bp.sIG]

Set how the beeper responds in Check Weighing mode.
OFF = the beeper is disabled
ACCEPT = the beeper will sound when the weight is within the Accept range.
UNDER = the beeper will sound when the weight is below the Under setting.
OVER = the beeper will sound when the weight is above the Over setting.
OVER-
UNDER = the beeper will sound when the weight is below the Under setting or above the
Over setting.

Beeper Key [BP.key]

Set whether the beeper sounds when a button is pressed.
OFF = disabled
ON = enabled

Accumulation [aCCUmM]
Set the accumulation functionality.
OFF = accumulation disabled
AUTO = automatic accumulation
MAN = manual accumulation

End Setup [End]

Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.
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4.4 Readout Menu
Enter this menu to set user preferences. Default settings are in bold.
Reset: no, yes
Stable Range: 0.5, 1, 2, 5
Filter: low, medium, high
Auto-Zero Tracking: off, 0.5, 1, 3
Light: off, on, auto
Auto off: off, 1, 5, 10
End Readout: Exit menu

Reset [reset]
Reset the Read menu to factory defaults.
NO = not reset
YES = reset

Stable Range [Stable]

Set the amount the reading can vary while the stability symbol remains on.
0.5d = 0.5 scale division
1d = 1 scale division
2d = 2 scale division
5d = 5 scale division

Filter [FILtEr]
Set the amount of signal filtering.
LOW = less stability, faster stabilization time
MED = normal stability, stabilization time
HI = greater stability, slower stabilization time

AZT [AZt]
Set the automatic zero tracking functionality.
OFF = disabled
0.5d = the display will maintain zero until a change of 0.5 divisions per second has
been exceeded.
1d = the display will maintain zero until a change of 1 divisions per second has been
exceeded.
3d = the display will maintain zero until a change of 3 divisions per second has been
exceeded.
Light [LIGHt]
Sets backlight functionality.
OFF = always off
ON = always on
AUTO = turns on when a button is pressed or the displayed weight changes.

Auto off [A.OFF]

Set the automatic shut off functionality.
OFF = disabled
1 = powers off after 1 minute of no activity
5 = powers off after 5 minute of no activity
10 = powers off after 10 minute of no activity

End Readout [End]

Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.
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4.5 Unit Menu
This sub-menu activates units so they will be accessible with the Units button. The units in the
menu must be turned “on” to be active.
Note: Available units vary by model and local regulations.
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4.6 Print1 Menu
Enter this menu to set printing parameters. Default settings are in bold.
Note: The Print2 menu is only displayed if a second interface is installed.

Reset: no, yes

Stable Only: off, on
Auto Print: off, on stable, interval, continuous, accept
Content: P/N (-> off, on)
Result (-> off, on)
Gross (-> off, on)
Net (-> off, on)
Tare (-> off, on)
Header (-> off, on)
Footer (-> off, on)
Mode (-> off, on)
Unit (-> off, on)
Info (-> off, on)
APW (-> off, on)
Acc (-> off, result, all)
Layout: Format (->S,M)
Feed (->Line, 4 Lines, form)
Data Transfer: off, on
Print Lib: yes, no
End Print: Exit menu

Reset [reset]
Reset the Print menu to factory defaults.
NO = no reset
YES = reset

Stable Only [Stable]

Set the printing criteria.
OFF = values are printed immediately
ON = values are only printed when the stability criteria are met

Auto Print [A.Print]

Set the automatic printing functionality.
OFF = disabled
ON.STAB = printing occurs each time the stability criteria are met
INTER = printing occurs at the defined interval
CONT = printing occurs continuously
ACCEPT = printing occurs each time the display is within the Checkweigh accept
range and stability criteria are met.

Content [CONtNt]
Define the content of the printed data.

Part Number
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = enabled (The part or SKU number set up in Library will be printed)
Note: See section 3.7 for how to enter part or SKU number.
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Result
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the displayed reading is printed

Gross
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the gross weight is printed

Net
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the net weight is printed

Tare
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the Tare weight is printed

Header
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the Header is printed
Note: See section 7.3.1 for how to enter Header line.

Footer
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the Footer is printed
Note: See section 7.3.1 for how to enter Footer line.

Mode
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the Mode is printed

Unit
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the Unit is printed

Info
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = the reference information is printed (ex. check limits)

APW
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
ON = enabled
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Accu
Set the status.
OFF = disabled
RESULT = the Accumulation result is printed
ALL = all the Accumulation data is printed

Note: See section 7.4 for sample print out.

Layout [layOUt]
Set the format of the data output to a printer or computer.

Format
Set the printing format.
MULTI = a multi-line (single column style) printout is generated.
SINGLE = a single line printout is generated.

Feed
Set the paper feed.
LINE = move a paper up one line after printing
4LF = move a paper up four lines after printing
FORM = a form feed is appended to the printout

Data Transfer [data.tr]

Output weighing results directly to a PC application.
OFF = disabled
ON = enabled

Windows XP Setup:
1. Click Start Menu in Windows XP and click Settings -> open Control Panel.
2. Double click Accessibility Options in Control Panel.
3. Select the General tab.
4. Check Use Serial Keys, and click the Settings button.
5. Select the Serial Port, set the Baud rate to 9600 and click OK.
6. Close the Control Panel.
7. Run Excel to open one blank sheet. Focus the cursor on one item. At this time, if scale
sends data to the PC through the RS232 port, the data will be put into the cell, and the
cursor will automatically move to the next vertical cell.

Notes:
For Windows 7 setup, contact OHAUS.
If the weighing value is a negative number, set the target cell in TEXT format. Otherwise, Excel
will not distinguish it as a negative number.
Please do not use this function during continuous printing.

Print Library [P.lib]

Print the library data.
No = disabled
Yes = All library records stored in memory are printed

End Print [End]

Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.
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4.7 COM1 Menu
Enter this menu to define communication parameters. Default settings are in bold.

Reset: no, yes

Baud Rate: 300…9600…19200
Parity: 7 even, 7 odd, 7 none, 8 none
Stop bit: 1, 2
Handshake: none, On-Off
Alternate command: Print (A…P…Z), Tare (A…T…Z), Zero (A…Z)
End COM: Exit menu

Note: The COM2 menu is only displayed if a second interface is installed.

Reset [reset]
Reset the COM menu to factory defaults.
NO = no reset
YES = reset

Baud Rate [BAUD]

Set the baud rate.
300 = 300 bps
600 = 600 bps
1200 = 1200 bps
2400 = 2400 bps
4800 = 4800 bps
9600 = 9600 bps
19200 = 19200 bps

Parity [paritY]
Set the data bits and parity.
7 EVEN = 7 data bits, even parity
7 ODD = 7 data bits, odd parity
7 NONE = 7 data bits, no parity
8 NONE = 8 data bits, no parity

Stop bit [stOP]

Set the number of stop bits.
1 = 1 stop bits
2 = 2 stop bits

Handshake [H.shake]
Set the flow control method. Hardware handshaking is only available for COM1 menu.
NONE = no handshaking
ON-OFF = XON/XOFF software handshaking
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Alternate command [Alt.CmM]
Define command character for the Print, Tare and Zero commands
Print
Set the alternate command character for Print
A to Z.
Tare
Set the alternate command character for Tare
A to Z.
Zero
Set the alternate command character for Zero.
A to Z.

End COM1, End COM2 [End]

Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.

4.8 Lock Menu

The Lock Menu is a software controlled option which can lock Menu settings to prevent
tampering. Default settings are in bold.
Reset no, yes
Lock Cal off, on
Lock Setup off, on
Lock Read off, on
Lock Unit off, on
Lock Print off, on
Lock COM off, on
End Menu Lock Exit menu
Reset [reset]
Reset the Lock menu to factory defaults.
NO = no reset
YES = reset

Lock Cal [l.CAL]

Set the status.
OFF = Calibration menu is not locked
ON = Calibration menu is locked

Lock Setup [L.SetuP]

Set the status.
OFF = Setup menu is not locked
ON = Setup menu is locked

Lock Read [L.read]

Set the status.
OFF = Readout menu is not locked
ON = Readout menu is locked

Lock Unit [l.Unit]

Set the status.
OFF = Unit menu is not locked
ON = Unit menu is locked
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Lock Print [l.print]
Set the status.
OFF = Print menu is not locked
ON = Print menu is locked

Lock COM [l.COmM]

Set the status.
OFF = COM menu is not locked
ON = COM menu is locked

End Lock [End]

Advance to the next menu or return to the top of the current menu.

4.9 End Menu

Press ‘No’ to advance to the Calibration menu. Press ‘Yes’ to exit the menu and return to the
current application mode.

4.10 Additional Features

To use the weigh below feature, remove AC power from the scale and remove the protective
cover for the weigh below opening. Install a suitable hook into the access hole at the bottom of
the scale as shown. Refer to section 6.4 for optional hook. Do not over tighten, tighten finger
tight. Mount the scale onto an appropriate assembly that allows free working space below the
hook. See figure 4-1.
Note: Never allow the scale to rest directly on the hook.

Weigh Below Hook

Access

Figure 4-1. Setup for the Weigh Below Hook

Ranger™ Count 3000 Series EN-25

TABLE 4-2. GEO CODES

Elevation in meters
0 325 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250
325 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250 3575
Elevation in feet
0 1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660
1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660 11730
Latitude GEO value
0°00' 5°46' 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0
5°46' 9°52' 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0
9°52' 12°44' 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1
12°44' 15°06' 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1
15°06' 17°10' 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2
17°10' 19°02' 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2
19°02' 20°45' 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3
20°45' 22°22' 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3
22°22' 23°54' 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4
23°54' 25°21' 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4
25°21' 26°45' 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5
26°45' 28°06' 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5
28°06' 29°25' 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6
29°25' 30°41' 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6
30°41' 31°56' 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7
31°56' 33°09' 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7
33°09' 34°21' 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8
34°21' 35°31' 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8
35°31' 36°41' 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9
36°41' 37°50' 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9
37°50' 38°58' 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10
38°58' 40°05' 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10
40°05' 41°12' 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11
41°12' 42°19' 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11
42°19' 43°26' 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12
43°26' 44°32' 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12
44°32' 45°38' 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13
45°38' 46°45' 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13
46°45' 47°51' 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14
47°51' 48°58' 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14
48°58' 50°06' 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15
50°06' 51°13' 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15
51°13' 52°22' 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16
52°22' 53°31' 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16
53°31' 54°41' 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17
54°41' 55°52' 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17
55°52' 57°04' 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18
57°04' 58°17' 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18
58°17' 59°32' 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19
59°32' 60°49' 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19
60°49' 62°90' 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20
62°90' 63°30' 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20
63°30' 64°55' 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21
64°55' 66°24' 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21
66°24' 67°57' 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22
67°57' 69°35' 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22
69°35' 71°21' 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23
71°21' 73°16' 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23
73°16' 75°24' 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24
75°24' 77°52' 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24
77°52' 80°56' 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25
80°56' 85°45' 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25
85°45' 90°00' 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26
Ranger™ Count 3000 Series EN-27
Lock Switch Paper Seal Wire Seal

Unlocked Locked with Paper Seal Locked with Wire Seal

Figure 5-2. Sealing

5.3.2 Audit Trail Seal (USA and Canada only)
For jurisdictions that use the audit trail sealing method, the local weights and measures official
or authorized service agent must record the current configuration and calibration event counter
values at the time of sealing. These values will be compared to values found during a future
inspection.
Note: A change to an event counter value is equivalent to breaking a physical seal.
The audit trail uses two event counters to record changes to configuration and calibration
settings.
 The configuration event counter (CFG) will index by 1 when exiting the menu if one or
more of the following menu settings are changed: Dual Scale, Capacity 2, Graduation 2,
Zero Range, Stable Range, Auto Zero Tracking (AZT), Units (kg, g, oz, lb or lb:oz) or
Stable Printing. Dual Scale, Capacity 2, Graduation 2, Zero Range setting is locked at
2%.
 The calibration event counter (CAL) will index by 1 when exiting the menu if a Span, Lin
Calibration or GEO setting change is made. Note that the counter only indexes once,
even if several settings are changed.
The event counters can be viewed by pressing and holding the MENU button.
While the button is held, the display will show MENU followed by Audit.

Release the button when Audit is displayed to view the audit trail information.

The audit trail information is displayed in the format CFGxxx and CALxxx.

The scale then returns to normal operation

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6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 Cleaning
The housing may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent if necessary. Do not
use solvents, chemicals, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives to clean the housing or control panel.

6.2 Troubleshooting
Table 6-1 lists common problems and possible causes and remedies.
If the problem persists, contact OHAUS or your authorized dealer.

TABLE 6-1
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Cannot turn on No power to scale Verify connections and voltage
Improper calibration Perform calibration
Poor accuracy
Unstable environment Move scale to suitable location
Unstable environment Move the scale to suitable location
Cannot calibrate
Incorrect calibration weight Use correct calibration weight
Cannot access mode Mode not enabled Enter menu and enable mode
Cannot access unit Unit not enabled Enter menu and enable unit
Connect the scale to AC power
Battery icon flashing Battery is empty
and charge the battery
Weight reading exceeds Power On
Err 8.1 Power On Error
Zero limit
Weight reading below Power On
Err 8.2 Power On Error
Zero limit
Weight reading exceeds Overload
Err 8.3 Over Range Error
limit
Weight reading below Underload
Err 8.4 Under Range Error
limit
Adjust tare value to be within
Err 8.5 Tare out of range
range
Err 8.6 Display overflow Weight exceeds 6 digits
Err 9.5 Calibration data error Calibration data not present
Displayed during tare setting, zero
------- Busy
setting, printing
--NO-- Action not allowed Function not executed
Calibration value outside allowed
Calibration error
limits
CAL E Unstable environment
Move the scale to suitable location
Incorrect calibration weight
Use correct calibration weight
Lo.REF Low reference weight warning Increase reference weight.
Reference weight too small.
Weight on the pan is too small to
rEF.Err Unacceptable reference weight
define a valid reference weight.
Increase reference weight.
Gross and net weights cannot be Only accumulate gross or net
NO.ACC accumulated together weights (only works in LFT)
Battery fails to charge Have battery replaced by Ohaus
Battery is defective
fully authorized service dealer.
Ranger™ Count 3000 Series EN-29

6.3 Service Information

If the troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, contact your
authorized OHAUS service agent. For service assistance or technical support in the United
States call toll-free 1-800-526-0659 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST. An OHAUS product
service specialist will be available to provide assistance. Outside the USA, please visit our web
site, www.ohaus.com to locate the OHAUS office nearest you.

6.4 Accessories
2nd scale Interface Kit 30037446
Ethernet Interface Kit 30037447
2nd RS232 Interface Kit 30037448
USB Interface Kit 30037449
Weigh Below Hook 30037450
In Use Cover 30037451
Printer Contact Ohaus
Communication Cables Contact Ohaus
EN-30 Ranger™ Count 3000 Series

7. TECHNICAL DATA
The technical data is valid under the following ambient conditions:
Indoor use only
Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C
Relative humidity: 20% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Height above sea level: Up to 2000 m
Power: AC power 100-240V 50/60 Hz, internal rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery
Current rating: 0.5A
Mains supply voltage fluctuations: up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage
Installation category: II
Pollution degree: 2

7.1 Specifications
TABLE 7-1
MODEL RC31P1502 RC31P3 RC31P6 RC31P15 RC31P30
1.5 kg x 0.00005 kg 3 kg x 0.0001 kg 6 kg x 0.0002 kg 15 kg x 0.0005 kg 30 kg x 0.001 kg
Capacity x Readability 1500 g x 0.05 g 3000 g x 0.1 g 6000 g x 0.2 g 15000 g x 0.5 g 30000 g x 1 g
(Max x d non-approved) 3 lb x 0.0001 lb 6 lb x 0.0002 lb 15 lb x 0.0005 lb 30 lb x 0.001 lb 60 lb x 0.002 lb
48 oz x 0.002 oz 96 oz x 0.005 oz 240 oz x 0.01 oz 480 oz x 0.02 oz 960 oz x 0.05 oz
Maximum Displayed
1:30000
Resolution
Minimum Recommended
1g / 0.002lb 2g / 0.004lb 4g / 0.01lb 10g / 0.02lb 20g / 0.04lb
Sample Weight
Minimum Recommended
0.005g / 0.00001lb 0.01g / 0.00002lb 0.02g / 0.00005lb 0.05g / 0.0001lb 0.1 g / 0.0002lb
APW
1.5 kg x 0.0005 kg 3 kg x 0.001 kg 6 kg x 0.002 kg 15 kg x 0.005 kg 30 kg x 0.01 kg
Capacity x Readability 1500 g x 0.5 g 3000 g x 1 g 6000 g x 2 g 15000 g x 5 g 30000 g x 10 g
(Max x e approved) 3 lb x 0.001 lb 6 lb x 0.002 lb 15 lb x 0.005 lb 30 lb x 0.01 lb 60 lb x 0.02 lb
48 oz x 0.02 oz 96 oz x 0.05 oz 240 oz x 0.1 oz 480 oz x 0.2 oz 960 oz x 0.5 oz
Approved Resolution 1:3000
Repeatability 0.0001 kg 0.0002 kg 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg
Linearity 0.0001 kg 0.0002 kg 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg
LFT OFF: g, kg, lb, oz, lb:oz
Weighing Units LFT ON: g, kg, lb, oz
EC and OIML Approved models: g, kg
Tare Range To capacity by subtraction
Stabilization Time ≤ 1 second
Safe Overload Capacity 150 % of capacity
3 LCD with white LED backlight
Weight Display
6-digit 7-segment, 20.5 mm / 0.8 in characters
Keyboard 20 mechanical buttons
Battery Operating Time
210 hours with backlight turned off
(at 20ºC)
Construction ABS plastic housing with 304 stainless steel platform
Approval Class III
Pan Dimensions 225 x 300 mm / 8.9 x 11.8 in
Shipping Dimensions 397 x 447 x 195 mm / 15.6 x 17.6 x 7.7 in
Net Weight 4.2 kg / 9.3 lb
Gross Weight 5.45 kg / 12 lb
Ranger™ Count 3000 Series EN-31
7.2 Drawings

311 mm / 12.2 in 117 mm /

4.6 in

327 mm / 12.9 in

Figure 7-1. Dimensions

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7.3 Communication
The scale is equipped with an RS232 interface (COM1) located under the Options Cover.
Connecting the scale to a computer enables you to operate the scale from the computer, as well
as receive data such as displayed weight.

7.3.1 Interface Commands

Communicate to the scale using the command characters listed in Table 7-2 below.

TABLE 7-2
Command Function
IP Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable).
P Print displayed weight (stable or unstable).
CP Continuous Print.
SP Print on Stability.
0S: Turn off “Stable Only” menu item and allow unstable print. 1S: Turn on “Stable
xS
Only” menu item and only print stable print.
xP Interval Print x = Print Interval (1-3600 sec), 0P turns auto print OFF
Z Same as pressing Zero Key.
T Same as pressing Tare Key.
Download Tare value in grams (positive values only).
xT
Sending 0T clears tare (if allowed).
PU Print current unit: g, kg, lb, oz, lb:oz
xU Set scale to unit x: 1=g, 2=kg, 3=lb, 4=oz, 5=lb:oz
xM Set scale to mode x. Sending only M will scroll to next enabled mode.
PV Version: print name, software revision and LFT ON (if LFT is set ON).
Enter Header line, where x = line number 1 to 5, “text” = header text up to 24
H x “text”
alphanumeric characters
Enter Footer line, where x = line number 1 to 2, “text” = rear text up to 24
F x “text”
alphanumeric characters
Global reset to reset all menu settings to the original factory defaults
\EscR
(Escape key + ‘R’ Key)
Switch to Platform x; 1 = Main Platform, 2 = 2nd Platform. (Only available when 2nd
SNS x
Platform is connected)

7.3.2 Connections for RS232

The 9-pin female subminiature “D” connector COM1, is provided for interfacing to other devices.
The pin connections are as follows:
Active pins: PIN 2 = TXD, PIN 3 = RXD, PIN 5 = Ground

Figure 7-2. RS232 Pins

Ranger™ Count 3000 Series EN-33

7.4 Printouts
The following sample print outs are generated by the Print button, “P” Command or alternate
print command. The content of the printout is defined in the Print Content menu item. A
maximum of 24 characters can be printed on each line.

Description Comment
PN: 123456789926 Part Number line If Printx  Content  P/N is ON
363 PCS NET Result line If Printx  Content  Result is ON
0.1420 kg G Gross value line If Printx  Content  Gross is ON and a tare value is entered
0.0420 kg NET Net value line If Printx  Content  Net is ON and a tare value is entered
0.1000 kg PT Tare value line If Printx  Content  Tare is ON and a tare value is entered
APW: 0.11500 g APW line If Printx  Content  APW is ON
N: 3 Accumulation line If Printx  Content  Accu is All
ACC: 956 Pcs Accumulation line If Printx  Content  Accu is All

7.5 Output Format

Weight string print format:
Field Weight space Unit space Stability space G/N Space Term.
Char(s)
Length 9 1 5 1 1 1 NET 1

Each field is followed by a single delimiting space (ASCII: 32)

Definitions:
Weight - Up to 9 characters, right justified, - at immediate left of most significant character
(if negative).
Unit - Up to 5 characters, left justified. If the Unit in the Print Content menu was set to
OFF, the unit will be removed in the weight string and replaced by spaces.
Stability - “?” character is printed if not stable. If weight is stable neither “?” or following
space is printed.
G/N - “NET” printed if weight is net weight, ‘G’ or nothing printed if weight is a gross
weight.
Terminating Character(s) - terminating character(s) printed depending on FEED menu setting.
EN-34 Ranger™ Count 3000 Series

7.6 Compliance
Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product.
Mark Standard
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC and the Non-Automatic Weighing Instrument Directive
2009/23/EC. The Declaration of Conformity is available online at
europe.ohaus.com/europe/en/home/support/compliance.aspx.

AS/NZS CISPR 11

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12, UL Std. No. 61010-1 (3rd edition)

Important notice for verified weighing instruments

Weighing Instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear one of the
preceding marks on the packing label and the green ‘M’ (metrology) sticker on the
descriptive data plate. They may be put into service immediately.

Weighing Instruments to be verified in two stages have no green ‘M’ (metrology) on

the descriptive data plate and bear one of the preceding identification marks on the
packing label. The second stage of the initial verification must be carried out by an
authorized and certified service organization established within the European
Community or by the National Notified Body.
The first stage of the initial verification has been carried out at the manufacturers work. It
comprises all tests according to the adopted European standard EN 45501:1992, paragraph
8.2.2.
If national regulations limit the validity period of the verification, the user of the weighing
instrument must strictly observe the re-verification period and inform the respective weights
and measures authorities.
Ranger™ Count 3000 Series EN-35

Disposal In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in
domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific
requirements.
The Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC introduces new requirements from
September 2008 on removability of batteries from waste equipment in EU
Member States. To comply with this Directive, this device has been designed for
safe removal of the batteries at end-of-life by a waste treatment facility.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point
specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If you have any questions, please contact
the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device.
Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content
of this regulation must also be related.
Disposal instructions in Europe are available online at
europe.ohaus.com/europe/en/home/support/weee.aspx.
Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

FCC Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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. 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.

Industry Canada Note

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ISO 9001 Registration

In 1994, OHAUS Corporation, USA, was awarded a certificate of registration to ISO 9001 by
Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI), confirming that the OHAUS quality management
system is compliant with the ISO 9001 standard’s requirements. On June 21, 2012, OHAUS
Corporation, USA, was re-registered to the ISO 9001:2008 standard.
EN-36 Ranger™ Count 3000 Series

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, 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.