OHAUS TAJ Series User manual

Quick Start Guide TAJ Series
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Install Pan, Release Locks
Install the metal pan over the sub-platform.
Before using the scale, release the
Transportation Lock. On the scale bottom,
slide the locking pin to the position.
Calibration Lock: to change, see Instruction
Manual. (Otherwise leave as is.)
Check Power
Voltage rating on scale’s power adapter must
match local line voltage. If not, contact an
Ohaus dealer. To use battery power, remove
battery cover and insert LR6 (AA) batteries.
Set Draft Shield (Carat models – see page 3. )
SELECTING THE LOCATION
Place on a firm, steady surface.
Avoid locations with excessive air current,
vibrations, heat sources, or rapid temperature
changes.
Level the scale: Adjust leveling feet so bubble
is centered.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For safe and dependable operation of this product, please comply with the following
safety precautions:
•Verify that the input voltage printed on the power Adapter and the plug type matches
the local power supply.
•Make sure that the power cord does not pose an obstacle or tripping hazard.
•Disconnect the product from the power supply when cleaning.
•Do not operate this product in hazardous or unstable environments.
•Do not drop loads on the pan.
•Use only approved accessories and peripherals, as available.
•Operate the product only under ambient conditions specified in the Instruction Manual.
•Service should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Transportation
Lock
Leveling
Bubble
Power Input Jack
Remove
Battery
Cover to
insert
Batteries:
LR6 (AA).
Leveling
Feet
Calibration
Lock
Communication
Interface
compartment
(See page 3.)

TAJ Series Quick Start Guide
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CONTROLS
Carat Series Controls are identical: see bottom of this page.
Key Name Function
Primary function (Short Press) – If scale is Off, turn On.
If scale is on, perform Zero/Tare.
Secondary function (Long Press) – Turn scale Off.
On-Zero
Off
Yes
Menu function – (Yes) Use this key to accept the currently
displayed setting.
Primary function (Short Press) – Send the current display
value to serial port if installed.
Print
Cal Secondary function (Long Press) – Starts Span Calibration
as available in menu.
Primary function (Short Press) – Advances to next available
unit.
Unit
No Menu function – (No) Use this key to reject the displayed
setting and advance to next available setting.
Symbols for
weighing modes.
ct - carats
GN - grains
g- grams
oz - ounces
ozt - ounce troy
thk – taels-Hong Kong
tsg – taels-Singapore
ttw – taels-Taiwan
tola - tola
tical - tical
dwt - penny
lb - pound
PC - parts counting
Battery
discharging
indicator
Stability
indicator
Center of Zero
indicator

Quick Start Guide TAJ Series
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OPERATION
POWER On/Off: With scale off, press ON. The scale performs a display test,
then displays zero. With scale on, press and hold Off until OFF is displayed.
Remove load from pan and press ZERO to set display to zero.
Manual Tare: Place an empty container on the pan and press ZERO.
The display reverts to 0. Place material to be weighed in the container.
The net weight is displayed.
To clear Tare value, remove container and press ZERO.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Changing Unit of Measure:
First make units available in Setup/Units menu. (See next page.)
Then press Unit to advance to next available weighing Unit.
Parts Count Mode: to count parts of uniform weight
Press On-Zero to tare a container or to set display to zero.
Press and hold Mode until the display shows PC. CLr.APU appears.
Press No to use previously saved APW, or Yes to set a new APW.
The display shows number of pieces to use for the new APW.
For a different sample size, press No until desired sample size appears (5, 10, 20, 50, or 100).
Put specified number of pieces on the pan. Press Yes to accept new APW.
After new APW is established, the number of pieces is shown on the display.
For more menu operations, see next page. For calibration, see the Calibration Guide.
Draft Shield Installation (Carat models)
Lay the dome shaped draft shield over the notched metal
ring with the open end facing towards the back of the
balance. With downward pressure rotate the draft shield
allowing the bottom edges to slide under the notches of
the metal ring. Continue rotating the draft shield until the
opening is facing forward.
COMMUNICATION OPTIONS
RS232 or USB interface kits are available as optional accessories.
RS232 Interface Kit: USB Interface Kit:

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MENU NAVIGATION
Main level menus are identified by decimal points between each letter, for example S.E.t.U.P.
Enter Menu:
With the scale off, press and hold the On button.
Continue holding the On button until S.E.t.U.P appears.
Press Yes to enter each main menu.
Press No to advance to the next main menu.
Change Settings:
Within each main menu are sub-menus.
Press Yes to enter each sub-menu.
Press No to advance to the next main menu.
Press Yes to accept the displayed sub-menu setting.
Press No to advance to the next setting.
Menu Exit:
The last item in each sub-menu is EnD.
Press Yes to return to the main menu.
Press No to return to the first sub-menu.
The last item in the main menu is E.n.D. Press Yes to return to the previous weighing mode.
MENU STRUCTURE
S.e.t.u.p
S.e.t.u.pS.e.t.u.p
S.e.t.u.p
A-Off On
OFF
OFFOFF
OFF
SpaN Yes / No
Lin Yes / No
End Yes / No
U.n.i.t
U.n.i.tU.n.i.t
U.n.i.t
ct On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
GN On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
g On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
oz On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
ozt On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
t-hk On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
t-sg On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
t-tw On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
tola On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
tical On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
dwt On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
lb On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
PC On
On On
On / Off
Off Off
Off
End Yes / No
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BaUd
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E.n.d
E.n.dE.n.d
E.n.d
Yes / No
*Print, RS232, and USB menus are only seen after the corresponding interface is installed.
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