U-Line ADVENTURER PRO Series User manual

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H-3827, H-3828
H-3829, H-3830
ADVENTURER PRO
BALANCE SCALES
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UNPACKING
Carefully remove your Adventurer Pro balance and
each of its components from the package. Save the
packaging to ensure safe storage and transport.
ASSEMBLY OF MODELS H-3829 & H-3830
1. Insert the Sub-platform on the Mounting Cone
located in the center of the balance. Align the
Sub-platform so that it is fully seated on the Cone.
(See Figure 1)
2. Place the Weighing Pan on the Sub-platform.
(See Figure 1)
3. For applicable Adventurer Pro models, place the
Wind Ring over the pins located on the perimeter of
the balance.
INSTALLING COMPONENTS
Use the illustrations and instructions below to identify
and assemble your Adventurer Pro model with its com-
ponents. All components must be installed before using
the balance.
ASSEMBLY OF MODEL H-3827
1. Insert the Sub-platform on the Mounting Cone
located in the center of the balance.
2. Place the Weighing Pan on the Sub-platform.
(See Figure 2)
3. Place the Wind ring over the shoulder of the
balance. (See Figure 2)
Sub-platform
Mounting Cone
Weighing Pan
Pin
Wind Ring
(INCAL models)
Figure 1
INSTALLATION
Figure 2
Weighing Pan
Sub-platform
Wind ring Mounting Cone
Shoulder

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INSTALLATION CONTINUED
ASSEMBLY OF MODEL H-3828
1. Insert the Sub-platform on the Mounting Cone
located in the center of the balance. (See Figure 2)
2. Carefully remove each of the five (5) glass Draft
Shield sections from its packing. You will note that
two (2) of these are plain, two (2) contain handles,
and the other is set in a plastic frame. These sections
or panels comprise the front and rear, side doors,
and top (respectively) of the Draft Shield. The
Draft Shield contains four (4) upright posts and two
(2) cross-members which act as a framework for
insertion of the panels. (See Figure 3)
3. Install the plain glass panels to form the front and
rear of the Draft Shield. (See Figure 3)
a. Select a plain glass panel and insert the bottom
edge of the glass in the recessed slot in front of
the balance, as shown.
b. As you push the top edge of the glass panel
toward the cross-member, reach inside the top
of the framework and depress the small clip
located under the cross-member.
c. Press the glass panel into the framework until you
feel the glass slip into place.
d. Release the clip when glass panel is fully inserted.
e. Repeat these steps to install the other plain glass
panel on the opposite side of the framework.
4. Install the glass doors in the sides of the Draft Shield
framework.
NOTE: The glass doors must be inserted in the
Draft Shield framework before inserting the top
door; likewise, you must remove the top door
before you remove the side doors.
• Hold and position each door so that the handle is
near the front of the balance and the small notch
on the bottom edge of the door is lined up with
the tab that protrudes from the side of the balance
housing (See Figure 3).
• Insert the top edge of the glass door into the
recessed area under the top cross-member of the
Draft Shield framework.
• Slide the notch on the bottom edge over the tab
and slip the door in place.
5. The door may now be opened by sliding it toward
the back of the balance.
SELECTING THE LOCATION
Locate the balance on a firm, steady surface. Avoid
locations with excessive air current, vibrations, heat
sources or rapid temperature changes.
LEVELING THE BALANCE
Before the balance is used, the feet should be adjusted
so that the scale is level with the surface. This will enable
accurate weighing. You will see a level bubble indicator
in a small round window on the front of the balance.
Level the balance by adjusting the leveling feet so the
bubble is centered in the circle, as seen below.
CONNECTING POWER
AC ADAPTER
Connect the AC Adapter to the wall outlet. Connect the
plug into the receptacle on the rear of the balance.
CAUTION! To protect the balance from damage
while installing batteries, make sure the cone
cover is in place.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
To install batteries, remove the pan and its components
and install the cone cover to protect the load cell.
Remove the battery compartment cover from the
bottom of the balance. Install 4 AA batteries in the
compartment, aligning the batteries according to the +
and – symbols. With the balance in an upright position,
remove the cone cover and reinstall the pan and its
components.
Clip Locations
Cross-member
Glass Front
Platform Assembly
Mounting Cone
Recessed Slot
Close-up of Clip
Glass Rear Panel
Figure 3
Balance Level

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TURNING POWER ON AND OFF
Press the On/Zero button to turn power on.
The balance performs a segment check. The balance
then displays the last selected application mode.
To turn power off, press and hold the Off button until OFF
is displayed, then release the button.
OPERATION
Press and Release
Menu Function
Press and Hold
Yes No BackExit
BUTTON CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Four multifunction buttons are used to operate
the balance and navigate the menus. The
function of each button is shown below.
ON/ZERO PRINT FUNCTION TARE
Primary
Function
If balance is off,
turns balance on.
Sends current display value
to serial interface.
Operation is dependent on
the application mode.
Performs tare operation.
Secondary
Function
Off
Turns balance off.
Unit
Changes weighing unit.
Mode
Changes application
mode.
Menu-Cal
Enter the user menu.
Calibration is the first
sub-menu.
Menu
Function
Yes
Accepts the current
(blinking) setting on the
display.
No
Rejects the current (blinking)
setting on the display.
Increments a value being
entered
Back
Reverts back to previous
menu item.
Decrements a value being
entered.
Exit
Immediately exits menu
mode.
Aborts a calibration in
progress.
USING BUTTON CONTROL FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE BALANCE TO ZERO
Remove the load from the pan and press the Zero
button to set the display to zero. When the weighing
pan or platform is empty, the Center of Zero indicator
turns on when the measurement is within +1/4 d of the
zero setting.
TARING
Taring refers to the action of allowing for the weight of a
container so that only the weight of objects held in the
container (net weight) is displayed.
TO TARE
Place the empty container on the pan and press the
Tare button. Add material to the container. The net
weight of the material is displayed. To clear the Tare
value, remove the container from the pan and press the
Tare button.
AUTO TARE
Auto Tare automatically compensates for container
weight so the balance displays net weight. Auto Tare
must be set ON in the Setup sub-menu. The secondary
display shows PLACE CONTAINER (blinking). When the
container is placed on the pan, it is automatically
tared and Net weight is displayed. The Tare value is
automatically cleared when the container is removed
from the pan.
PRESET TARE
Use the xT command in the command table to enter a
preset tare value through a computer. To clear the Tare
value, enter a value of 0.0.
CHANGING UNITS OF MEASURE
The Adventurer Pro can be configured to measure
in a variety of units, including custom units. The Unit
Sub-menu is used to enable or disable a specific unit.

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OPERATION CONTINUED
CHANGING UNITS OF MEASURE CONTINUED
To select a unit of measure, press and hold the
Unit button, then release it when the desired unit is
displayed.
NOTE: If the desired unit is not displayed, it
must be turned on in the Unit menu.
CHANGING APPLICATION MODES
The Adventurer Pro can be configured to operate in
various application modes. The Mode Sub-menu is used
to enable or disable a specific application mode.
Press and hold the Mode button and release it when the
desired mode is shown on the secondary display.
NOTE: If the desired mode is not shown, it must
be selected in the mode menu. Press and hold
the Mode button until it appears on the display.
PRINTING DATA
Press the Print button to send the displayed value to the
COM port. Note: The port must have Auto Print set to OFF.
CHANGING SETTINGS
To change a menu setting, perform the following steps:
ENTER THE MENU
Press and hold the Menu button until MENU appears
on the primary (7-Segment) display. Release the button
and the first sub-menu appears on the secondary
(14-Segment) display (blinking).
NOTE: When the secondary display is blinking,
press Yes to accept. Press No or Back or view
another selection.
SELECT THE SUB-MENU
Press the No button to select the next sub-menu or
the Back button to select the previous sub-menu in
the loop. Press the Yes button to select the sub-menu
that appears on the secondary display (blinking). The
sub-menu name now appears on the primary display
and the first menu item in the sub-menu now appears
on the secondary display (blinking).
SELECT THE MENU ITEM
Press the No button to select the next setting or the
Back button to select the previous setting in the loop.
Press the Yes button to select and save the setting on
the secondary display (blinking) as the new menu item
setting.
EXIT THE MENU
Press the Exit button at any time to quickly exit the menu
or select END sub-menu and press the Yes button.
APPLICATION MODES
WEIGH
1. Press and hold Mode until
the display shows WEIGH,
then release the button.
2. Press Zero to zero the
balance.
3. Place objects to be weighed on the pan to display
the weight. The example displays a 200 gram weight.
4. Press and hold Mode until
Count is displayed, then
release the button.
PARTS COUNTING
Use the Parts Counting Mode to count samples of
uniform weight.
Press and hold Mode until Count is displayed, then
release the button.
ESTABLISH AN AVERAGE PIECE WEIGHT (APW)
1. Each time a new type
of part is counted, the
nominal weight of
one piece (Average
Piece Weight) must be
established using a small quantity of pieces. This
APW is stored until replaced by another APW.
2. If an APW has already been established, Count is
displayed with Clear APW? blinking.
3. Press No to use the previously saved APW.
4. Otherwise, press Yes to establish a new APW.
5. The current weight (0.00)
is shown on the primary
display and the default
sample size (PLACE 10) is
shown on the secondary display.
(Clear APW? blinking)

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PARTS COUNTING CONTINUED
ESTABLISH AN AVERAGE PIECE WEIGHT (APW)
CONTINUED
6. To change the sample
size, press and hold the
No button to increment
the sample size through
the range of 1 to 100. Release the button when the
desired sample size appears on the secondary display.
7. Place the specified
number of parts on
the pan. Press the Function
button to accept. The
primary display will now indicate the number of
parts. The weight is shown on the secondary display.
8. Pressing the Function
button momentarily
displays the APW on the
secondary display. The
example shows an APW of 2.000g.
CLEARING THE APW
Press and hold the Mode button until COUNT is shown
on the secondary display.
PERCENT WEIGHING
Use the Percent Weighing
Mode to measure the weight
of a sample as a percentage
of a preestablished reference
weight.
1. Press and hold the Mode button. When PERCENT
displays, release the button. The primary display
shows PERCENT. If a Reference Weight is stored in
memory, the secondary display shows CLEAR REF?
(blinking). Press No to use the stored reference
weight and begin Percent Weighing.
2. Press Yes to clear the saved Reference Weight.
ESTABLISHING A REFERENCE WEIGHT
If no Reference Weight is stored, a Reference Weight
must be established. The secondary display shows
PUT SAMPLE. The current weight is shown on the
primary display.
1. Place the sample on the
pan and press the Function
button. This example
illustrates 50 grams as the
reference weight.
2. Remove the reference
weight and place the
item to be compared on
the pan. The balance
indicates the actual percentage on the primary
display. The secondary display indicates the weight
in the selected measuring unit.
3. Pressing the Function button momentarily displays
the reference weight on the secondary display.
CLEARING THE REFERENCE WEIGHT
Press and hold the Mode button until PERCENT is shown
on the secondary display.
DISPLAY HOLD
The Display Hold Mode allows the user to capture and
store the highest (stable) weight in a series of weight
measurements. The Display Hold Mode provides the
user with three (3) operating modes: Automatic,
Semi-automatic and Manual.
AUTOMATIC MODE :
• Highest stable weight captured automatically.
• Ready for next measurement automatically when
pan is cleared.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC MODE :
Highest stable weight captured automatically. Ready for
next measurement after pressing FUNCTION key.
MANUAL MODE :
Press Function button to take measurement. Ready for
next measurement after pressing Function button.
CLEAR PEAK :
Press and hold Function button - release when
Mode>DISP/HOLD appears. In all modes, the actual
weight is shown on the primary display when READY
or CLEAR PAN is shown on the secondary display. The
current Peak value is shown on the primary display
when HOLD is shown on the secondary display. Display
icons show weighing unit, stability and center of zero
when actual weight is displayed. The weighing unit only
is shown when the Peak weight is displayed.
OPERATION CONTINUED

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TOTALIZE
Totalize measures the cumulative weight of items.
Press Mode, then release the button when Totalize is
displayed. The primary display shows the current weight.
The secondary display alternates between TOTALIZE and
the current totalized weight.
ADDING WEIGHT TO THE TOTAL AUTOMATIC MODE
Place the item on the
weighing pan. The weight
of the item is shown on the
primary display. The weight of the item is added
automatically to the total weight and the new total is
shown on the secondary display. Remove the item from
the weighing pan, then add the next item.
MANUAL MODE
Place the item on the
weighing pan. The weight
of the item is shown on the
primary display. Press the Function button to add the
weight of the item to the total. The new total is shown
on the secondary display. Remove the item from the
weighing pan, then add the next item.
CLEARING THE TOTALIZED WEIGHT
Press and hold the Mode
button until TOTALIZE is shown
on the secondary display.
CHECK WEIGHING
Check Weighing is used to compare the weight of a
sample against target limits.
Press and hold the Mode
button. When Check Weighing
is displayed, release the
button. If Check Weighing
limits previously have been set and stored in memory,
the secondary display shows Edit REF? (blinking). Press
No to use the stored limits and begin Check Weighing,
or press Yes to set Check Weighing limits.
SETTING UNDER AND OVER LIMITS
The primary display shows
UNDER or OVER indicating
which limit is being entered.
The secondary display shows the previous setting or all
zeros if no limit was stored (blinking). Press the Yes button
to accept this setting. Press the No button to edit this
setting. The Under limit is the first to be edited, followed
by the Over limit.
EDITING LIMITS
The limits are edited one digit
at a time. The digit being
edited is blinking. Its value can
be incremented by pressing
the No button or decremented
by pressing the Back button.
When the desired value is
displayed, press the Yes
button to accept the value
and proceed to the next digit.
When all digits have been
edited, the new limit value
is shown (blinking) on the
secondary display.
Press the Yes button to accept the new limit value or
the No button to edit the limit value. When editing of
the Over limit is complete, Check Weighing begins.
Place the sample on the pan. The UNDER/ACCEPT/
OVER status is shown on the primary display while the
actual weight of the item is shown on the secondary
display.
DYNAMIC/ANIMAL WEIGHING
Enter this mode to weigh an unstable load, such as
a moving animal. Press and hold Mode. Release Mode
when ANIMAL is displayed. The balance alternately
shows READY and ANIMAL on the secondary display.
AUTOMATIC AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC MODE
The animal cycle begins
when an animal is placed
on the pan.
MANUAL MODE
The animal cycle begins when the Function button is
pressed.
DURING ANIMAL CYCLE
The primary display shows
the countdown from the level
setting (5, 10 or 15 seconds) to
AWO. The secondary display
alternately shows ANIMAL and BUSY.
COMPLETED ANIMAL CYCLE
The primary display shows the
weight of the animal and the
secondary display alternates
between ANIMAL and HOLD.
OPERATION CONTINUED

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DYNAMIC/ANIMAL WEIGHING
CONTINUED
AUTOMATIC MODE
The balance returns to the Ready condition when the
animal is removed from the pan. If the Function button
is pressed before the animal is removed from the pan,
the primary display shows the actual weight and the
secondary display alternates between ANIMAL and
CLEAR PAN until the animal is removed from the pan.
The balance then returns to the Ready condition.
SEMIAUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODES
Remove the animal from the pan and press the
Function button to return to the Ready condition. If the
Function button is pressed while the animal is on the
pan, the primary display shows the actual weight and
the secondary display alternates between ANIMAL and
CLEAR PAN. The balance returns to the Ready condition
when the animal is removed from the pan. The Animal
Weigh level and mode settings are made in the Mode
menu.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
WEIGH BELOW
The Adventurer Pro balance is equipped with a weigh
below hook.
NOTE: Before turning the balance over,
install the cone cover to prevent damage
to the load cell.
To use this feature, remove power from the balance
and remove the protective cover for the weigh below
opening.
The balance can be supported using lab jacks or any
other convenient method. Make sure the balance is
level and secure. Use a string or wire to attach items to
be weighed.
BATTERY OPERATION
Models with the battery operation feature will display
the battery change indicator as shown below.
If batteries are installed and AC power is not present,
the balance operation is affected as follows:
• The LCD backlight is normally off to conserve power.
The backlight turns on when the display becomes
unstable or when a button is pressed. The backlight
turns off 5 seconds after the display becomes stable or
after 5 seconds with no button presses. The backlight is
always off if the Backlight menu setting is OFF.
• Auto Off is set to 5 minutes. If continuous operation is
desired, change the Auto Off menu setting to Off.
• The battery charge level is annunciated by means
of a 3 segment battery symbol on the display as
follows:
CLEANING
If cleaning is required, use a soft cloth dampened with
water and a mild detergent. Do not allow liquids to enter
the balance. Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the
balance as the finish may be damaged.
Full charge
2/3 charge
1/3 charge
Replace batteries (Flashing)
OPERATION CONTINUED

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The following table lists common problems, possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact Uline Customer Service.
OPERATING ISSUE CAUSES RECOMMENDATIONS
Balance will not turn on. AC power not connected.
Batteries discharge.
Connect AC adapter.
Replace batteries.
Battery indicator is flashing. Batteries are weak. Replace batteries.
Balance does not display accurately. Improper calibration.
Unstable environment.
Perform calibration.
Move balance to a suitable location.
Cannot calibrate the balance. Calibration menu locked.
LFT set to on.
Unstable weight reading.
Turn calibration menu lock off.
Turn LFT off.
Eliminate vibration and draft.
Cannot change menu settings. Sub-menu locked.
LFT set to on.
Unlock sub-menu.
Turn LFT off.
Error 7.0 Unstable weight reading when
defining the reference weight.
Eliminate vibration and drafts.
Error 8.1 Weight reading exceeds
Power On Zero limit.
Clear platform.
Error 8.2 Weight reading below
Power On Zero limit.
Put platform on a balance.
Error 8.3 Weight reading exceeds
overload limit.
Clear platform.
Error 8.4 Weight reading below
overload limit.
Put platform on balance.
Error 9.0 Internal fault. Return balance for service.
Error 9.5 Production calibration not present. Return balance for service.
Error 9.8 User calibration data present.
(requirement for LFT ON only)
Calibrate balance.
Error 53 EEPROM checksum error. Cycle power on/off. If balance fails to
operate, return for service.
LOW REF WT Average piece weight too small.
(Warning)
See percent weighing.
REF WT Err Reference weight too small. The
weight on the pan is too small to
define a valid reference weight.
Increase sample size.
----------- Busy (tare, zero, printing) Wait until completion.
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