OHAUS AD7-MD Auxiliary Display User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Ohaus

Table of Contents

OHAUS AD7-MD Auxiliary Display
Product Information
Technical Data
Product Usage Instructions
Unpacking
Installation
Display Mounting
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONTACT
References
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OHAUS AD7-MD Auxiliary Display

Product Information

The Auxiliary Display kit is a device designed to enhance the functionality of OHAUS Balances and Scales. It provides an additional display for convenient viewing of weight measurements. The kit includes an Auxiliary Display unit with an attached cable, mounting brackets, an AC adapter, and a power plug.

Technical Data

Model| Ambient Temperature| Relative Humidity| Height above Sea Level| Storage Temperature Range| Power Requirements
---|---|---|---|---|---
AD7-MD| Up to 2000m| 5V, 40mA| | |
AD7-RS| Up to 2000m| 12V, 50mA| | |

The product has a pollution degree 2 rating and is suitable for indoor use only. It complies with the applicable harmonized standards of EU Directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and 2014/30/EU (EMC). The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.ohaus.com/ce. To register your accessory for warranty coverage, visit www.ohaus.com and complete the Warranty Registration process.

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking

To unpack the Auxiliary Display kit, follow these steps:

Carefully remove the contents from the package.
Ensure that the package contains the following items:
- Auxiliary Display with attached cable
- Mounting brackets (2)
- Instruction sheet
- AC adapter
- Power plug

AD7-MD Model:

Unplug the Balance from the AC adapter.
Connect the cable from the Auxiliary Display to the option port on the Balance (refer to Figure 1).
Connect the AC adapter to the Balance and turn it on. The Auxiliary Display will operate automatically.

AD7-RS Model:

Unplug the Balance or Scale.
Connect the RS232 cable from the Auxiliary Display to the RS232 port of the Balance or Scale (refer to Figure 2).
Connect the AC adapter to the cable of the Auxiliary Display.
Connect the power to the Balance or Scale and turn it on. The Auxiliary Display will operate automatically.

Note:

Ensure that your Balance or Scale’s RS232 configuration is one of the following:
- 9600-8-N-1, Handshake: None
- 2400-7-N-2, Handshake: None
If communication with the Auxiliary Display is lost and the display shows “——,” turn off the balance and then turn it back on to restore the connection.
Refer to the Specifications Table on the back page for a list of supported OHAUS Balances and Scales.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the Auxiliary Display kit. The package should contain:

Auxiliary Display with attached cable
Mounting brackets (2)
This instruction sheet
AC adapter
Power plug

Installation

For AD7-MD Model
- a. Unplug the Balance from AC adapter.
- b. Connect the cable from the Auxiliary Display to the option port on the Balance (Figure 1).
- c. Connect the AC adapter to the Balance and turn on. Then the Auxiliary Display will operate automatically.
For AD7-RS Model
- a. Unplug the Balance or Scale.
- b. Connect the RS232 from the Auxiliary Display to the RS232 port of the Balance or Scale (Figure 2). $OHAUS-AD7-MD-Auxiliary-Display-FIG-1 $2$$
- c. Connect AC adapter to the cable of the Auxiliary display.
- d. Connect the power to the Balance or Scale and turn on. Then the Auxiliary Display will operate automatically.

Note:

Please make sure your Balance or Scale’s RS232 configuration is either one of below:
- 9600-8-N-1, Handshake: None
- 2400-7-N-2, Handshake: None
If communication is lost (the Auxiliary Display will show “——“), turn the balance off and on to restore the connection with the Auxiliary Display.
You can find the supported OHAUS Balances and Scales in the Specifications Table on the back page.

Display Mounting

Display Mounting and Placement Options

Tabletop placement:
The Display may be placed on a flat surface without additional hardware.
Direct wall mounting:
The Display may be mounted to a wall using two screws (not included). Select appropriate-sized screws that fit into the holes in the back of the Display.
Bracket wall mounting/table mounting:
Attach the two mounting brackets. Position the Display where desired on the wall or table.

Note: When installing the mounting brackets, insert round pins into holes in the back of the display and then slide each bracket to lock into place. Mounting brackets may be attached in two different orientations to provide an optimum viewing angle.

Technical Data

Model	AD7-MD	AD7-RS
Ambient Temperature	5 °C to 40 °C
Relative Humidity	15% to 80% at 31°C non-condensing, decreasing linearly to

This product complies with the applicable harmonized standards of EU Directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and 2014/30/EU (EMC). The EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at www.ohaus.com/ce. Register your accessory under Warranty Registration at www.ohaus.com.

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. 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. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada

LIMITED WARRANTY

Ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for duration of the warranty. 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 product registration, 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.