OHAUS Valor 3000 User manual

Valor TM 3000 Series
Instruction Manual
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the
ValorTM 3000 Series Scales. Please read the manual completely before using the
scale.
1.1 Safety Precautions
Please follow these safety precautions:
• Verify that the AC Adapter input voltage matches the local AC power supply.
• Use the scale only in dry locations.
• Do not operate the scale in hostile environments.
• Do not drop loads on the platform.
• Do not place the scale upside down on the pan.
• Service should be performed only by authorized personnel.
1.2. Controls
Figure 1-1. Controls.

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TABLE 1-1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS.
Button Functions
O/T On/Off Short Press: (when off) Turns scale on
(when on) Sets display to zero
Tares weight of item on pan
Long Press: Turns the scale off
MODE/UNIT
Menu
Short Press Steps through active units and modes
Long Press: Enters menu
Short Press (Menu) “No” (toggles through available settings)
ENTER Cal Short Press: Stores 100% reference in % mode
Stores reference sample in SG mode
Long Press Initiates span calibration process
Short Press(Menu) “Yes” (selects/accepts displayed setting)
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Package Contents
• Scale
• Pan
• Power Adapter
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card
2.2. Location
Use the scale on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air current,
vibrations, heat sources, or rapid temperature changes. Adjust the leveling feet so
the bubble is centered in the circle.

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Figure 2-1. Leveling the Scale.
2.3. Transport lock
Open the battery cover. Move the transport lock switch to “Unlock” position. Install
4 C (LR14) batteries, if desired. Reinstall the battery cover
Figure 2-2. Battery Installation.
2.4 Power
The AC adapter (included) may be used to power the scale when battery power is
not available. Remove the rubber seal in the bottom. Store it in the location
provided. Connect the AC adaptor plug to the input jack.
NOTE: To prevent water ingress during cleaning, insert back rubber seal into the
input jack recess.

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Figure 2-3. Power Connection and Sealing.
2.5 Initial Calibration
When the scale is first installed, it should be calibrated to ensure accurate weighing
results.
Press and hold the ENTER/Cal button until CAL is displayed. When the button is
again pressed and released, the display shows -C- while zero reading is stored.
Next, the display shows the calibration weight value in grams. Place the specified
calibration weight (sold separately) on the pan. See Table 2-1 for appropriate
weights. The display shows -C- while the reading is stored. The display returns to
the previous application mode and scale is ready for use.
TABLE 2-1. CALIBRATION WEIGHTS.
MODELS
V31XH202 V31XH402 V31XH2 V31XH4 V31X501
Calibration
Weights 200g 400 g 2 kg 4 kg 500 g
MODELS
V31X3 V31X6 V31XW301 V31XW3 / V31X3N V31XW6 / V31X6N
Calibration
Weights 3 kg 6 kg 300 g 3 kg 6 kg
3. OPERATION
3.1 Weighing Mode
Use this mode to measure the weight of a sample in the selected unit of measure.
1. Press MODE/UNIT/Menu until the desired unit icon is displayed.
2. Put an empty container on the pan, then press O/T/On/Off to tare the container
weight.
3. Add material to the container. The display shows the weight of the material.

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3.2 Percent Mode
Use this mode to measure the weight of a sample as a percentage of a reference
weight.
1. Press MODE/UNIT/Menu until Set.rEF and the % icon are displayed.
2. Press No to use the reference weight in memory and proceed to step 6.
3. Press Yes to establish a new reference. Scale display will now blink until
reference is stored.
4. Put an empty container on the pan, then press O/T/On/Off to tare the container
weight.
5. Add the desired amount of material to the container, then press ENTER/Cal to
store the displayed weight. The display shows 100%.
6. Replace the reference material with new material. The display shows the
percentage of the sample compared to reference weight.
3.3 Specific Gravity Mode
Use this mode to measure the specific gravity of a sample.
1. Press MODE/UNIT/Menu until Set.rEF and the S icon are displayed.
2. Press No to use the reference weight in memory and proceed to step 6.
3. Press Yes to establish a new reference weight. Scale display will now blink until
reference is stored.
4. Put an empty container on the pan, then press O/T/On/Off to tare the
container weight.
5. Fill the container with water, then press ENTER/Cal to store the displayed
weight. The display shows the water weight with the S icon blinking.
6. Replace the water with the same volume of sample material, then press
ENTER/Cal. The display shows the specific gravity of the sample.
3.4 Fluid Ounce Mode
Use this mode to measure the fluid ounce volume of a sample.
1. Press MODE/UNIT/Menu until the FL icon is displayed.
2. Put an empty container on the pan, then press O/T/On/Off to tare the
container weight.
3. Fill the container with sample material. The display shows the volume of the
sample.

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4. SETTINGS
The Menu allows the user to customize scale settings.
4.1 Menu Navigation
Press and hold MODE/UNIT/Menu button until SEtUP is displayed, then release it.
Press Yes to enter the displayed menu. or press No to advance to the next menu.
Once in the menu, press Yes to view the menu item setting or press No to move to
the next menu item. When viewing the setting, press Yes to accept the setting, or
press No to change the setting. When End is displayed, press Yes to advance to the
next menu or No to return to the top of the current menu.
4.2 Setup Menu
STABILITY RANGE
Set the stability range to 0.5d, 1d, 2d or 5d (divisions).
AUTO ZERO TRACKING RANGE
Set the automatic zero tracking range to OFF, 0.5d, 1d, 3d
(divisions).
FILTER LEVEL
Set the filter level to LO (low), ME (medium), or HI (high).
BACK LIGHT
Set the back light functionality to OFF (always
off), ON (always on) or Auto (turns on when a
key is pressed or the displayed weight changes).
AUTO OFF
Set the automatic shut off functionality to ON (shut off after
5 minutes) or OFF (stays on).

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POWER ON UNIT
Set the unit of measure displayed at startup to g, kg, lb, oz
or lb:oz.
GLOBAL RESET
Select YES (reset menus to factory defaults) or NO (do not
reset).
Units will be set to factory defaults.
Menu Default
Stability Range 1d
Auto zero
Tracking
0.5d
Filter Level ME
Back Light Auto
Auto off On
LEGAL FOR TRADE
This menu item is only included in models V31XW301,
V31XW3, V31XW6, V31X3N and V31X6N. Refer to
Section 5 for details.
Set the legal for trade operation to ON or OFF.
NOTE:When Legal For Trade is set to ON, the Menu settings are affected as follows:
• Calibration is disabled and hidden.
• The Stability range setting is locked at the 1d setting and hidden.
• The Auto Zero Tracking range setting is locked at the 0.5d setting and hidden.
• The Power On Unit is locked at its current setting and hidden.
• The Filter setting is locked at its current setting and hidden.
• The Backlight setting is unlocked and visible.
• The Auto Off setting is unlocked and visible.
• The Global reset setting is locked at the NO setting and hidden.
• The Kilogram, Gram, Pound and Ounce units are locked at their current setting
(ON or OFF) and hidden.
• The Pound:Ounce and Fluid Ounce units are locked at the OFF setting and hidden.
• The Percent mode is locked at its current setting (ON or OFF) and hidden.
• The Specific Gravity mode is locked at the OFF setting and hidden.
NOTE: When Legal for Trade is set to ON, it is necessary to set the security switch to
ON before exiting the menu. If the security switch is not set to ON, the message
“SW.OFF” is displayed and the indicator returns to the menu.

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END
Advance to the Unit/Mode menu (Yes) or back to Setup (No).
4.3 Unit/Mode Menu
GRAM UNIT
Set grams ON or OFF.
KILOGRAM UNIT
Set kilograms ON or OFF.
POUND UNIT
Set pounds ON or OFF.
OUNCE UNIT
Set ounces ON or OFF. If ON is selected, set DEC
(decimal ounces) or FrA (fractional ounces)
POUND OUNCE UNIT
Set pound ounces ON or OFF. If On is selected, set DEC
(decimal ounces) or FrA (fractional ounces)
FLUID OUNCE MODE
Set fluid ounces ON or OFF.
PERCENT MODE
Set percent ON or OFF.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY MODE
Set specific gravity ON or OFF.
END
Exit to the previous Unit/Mode (Yes) or g (No).