OHAUS Valor 1000 Series Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Ohaus

Table of Contents

OHAUS Valor 1000 Series
INTRODUCTION
- Safety Information
Safety Precautions
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
SETTINGS
- Setup Menu
LEGAL FOR TRADE
MAINTENANCE
- Cleaning
- Troubleshooting
TECHNICAL DATA
- Specifications
- Compliance
FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity
LIMITED WARRANTY
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OHAUS Valor 1000 Series

OHAUS Valor 1000 Series product

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ohaus ValorTM 1000 Series Scales. Please read the manual completely before using the scale.

Safety Information

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.

WARNING For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in severe injuries or death if not avoided.
CAUTION For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or the property or in loss of data, or minor or medium injuries if not avoided.
ATTENTION For important information about the product. May lead to equipment damage if not avoided.
NOTE For useful information about the product.

Warning Symbols

warning symbol

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or servicing this equipment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain all instructions for future reference.

Before connecting power, verify that the AC adapter’s input voltage range and plug type are Ð compatible with the local AC mains power supply.
Do not position the equipment such that it is difficult to reach the power connection.
Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping hazard.
Operate the equipment only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.
The equipment is for indoor use only.
Do not operate the equipment in wet, hazardous or unstable environments.
Do not allow liquids to enter the equipment.
Do not load the equipment above it’s rated capacity.
Do not drop loads on the platform.
Do not place the equipment upside down on the platform.
Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when cleaning.
Service should only be performed by authorized personnel.

WARNING: Never work in an environment subject to explosion hazards! The housing of the instrument is not gas tight. (Explosion hazard due to spark formation, corrosion caused by the ingress of gases).

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 rechargeable battery according to local laws and regulations.

Intended Use
This instrument is intended for use in businesses and light industry. It shall only be used for measuring the parameters described in these operating instructions. Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications, without written consent from OHAUS, is considered as not intended. This instrument complies with current industry standards and the recognized safety regulations; however, it can constitute a hazard in use.
If the instrument is not used according to these operating instructions, the intended protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.

Controls

control

Button	Functions

on/off
zero

| Press (when off): Turns the scale on

Short Press (when on): Sets display to zero Long Press (when on): Turns the scale off Press (in Menu): Confirm（Enter）

Tare
Menu| Short Press: Enters / clears a Tare value
Long Press: Enters User Menu
Press (in Menu): Changes menu selections (Forward)

Notes:
Short Press: Press less than 3 seconds.
Long Press: Press and hold for more than 3 seconds.

Display

display

Item	Description
1	Battery charge symbol
2	Center of Zero symbol
3	Negative symbol
4	Stable weight symbol
5	NET symbol

INSTALLATION

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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Power
Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC mains supply. Connect the plug to the DC jack on the bottom of the scale. The scale may be operated on the AC Adapter connected to mains supply or 4 alkaline batteries.
Note: The AC adapter maybe optional or included with the scale, depending on the region.

Rechargeable Battery Power
Allow the battery to charge for 12 hours before using the scale on battery power.
The instrument can be operated during charging, and the battery is protected against overcharging. For maximum operating time, the battery should be charged at room temperature.
Note: Availability is depending on region as accessory.
WARNING: Only charge the battery when the ambient temperature is between 0 and 140 °F / 0 and 40 °C.

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 weight. You can also Contact an OHAUS servicing-scale dealer for more information.
Refer to section 4.1 for Span calibration procedures.

Required Span Calibration Mass (sold separately)

OPERATION

Turning Scale On/Off
Press On/Off to turn the scale on. The scale will find and set the zero weight point automatically after it displays the software version.
In weighing mode, short press On/Off for more than 3 seconds to turn the scale off.

Weighing
Once the scale has a stable zero weight and the tare weight of any packaging or container has been captured, place the product being weighed on the platform — the display will show the weight of the product in the selected unit of measure.

SETTINGS

The scale allows the user to customize several settings including calibration, backlight operation, unit change and auto shut-off. Long press Menu for more than 3 seconds until you see C.A.L. Release the Menu key after you enter the user menu.

Enter this menu to perform calibrations.
Once the scale displays C.A.L, press On/Off to enter the Calibration Menu and perform either a Span or Linearity calibration.
For legal-for-trade use, this may have to be done in accordance with local weights and measures requirements. Contact your local servicing scale dealer for more information.
Press Tare to exit Calibration and to move on to the Setup Menu.
Note: Calibration is not permitted in some regions or when the scale is in Approved mode.

To unlock “Calibration”, you need to enter the service menu.
Press and hold On/Off and Tare/Menu at the same time for more than 10 seconds until you see ramMP. Release both keys to enter the service menu.

Short press Tare/Menu until you see LOCK. Press On/Off to enter the LOCK menu.
Press Tare/Menu to change to NO.
Press On/Off to save the change and exit the submenu. Short press Tare/Menu until you see End. Press On/Off to exit the service menu.

SPAN [SPAN]
Initiates a span calibration procedure using a span calibration weight equal to the full capacity of the scale. Press On/Off to enter the SPAN calibration routine, or press Tare to proceed to a Lin calibration.
When 0.000kg is shown, short press On/Off to capture the zero weight if the platform is empty.
When the full capacity of the scale is shown, place a weight equal to the capacity of the scale and short press On/Off.
If the scale displays “Cal-E”, one of the weights used to calibrate is wrong and the scale did not complete calibration.
To exit calibration at any point, short press Tare/Menu.

Lin [LIN]
Initiates a linearity calibration procedure (zero, mid-point and span).
When performing a linearity calibration, the scale will prompt you for a zero weight — the platform without anything on it and weight display at zero — a Midpoint weight equal to 50% of the Span weight, and a Span weight equal to the full capacity of the scale.
When 0.000kg is shown, short press On/Off to capture the zero weight if the platform is empty.
When the half capacity of the scale is shown, place a weight equal to 50% of the scale’s capacity on the pan and short press On/Off.
When the full capacity of the scale is shown, place a weight equal to the capacity of the scale and short press On/Off.
If the scale displays “Cal-E”, one of the weights used to calibrate is wrong and the scale did not complete calibration.
To exit calibration at any point, short press Tare/Menu.

End [End]
Press On/Off to advance to the Setup Menu, or press Tare to return to Span calibration.
Note: To exit a calibration at any time, press and hold the On/Off key until the scale shuts off.

Enter this menu to set balance parameters.

Light: Off, On, Auto
Unit: kg, g, lb, oz, lb:oz
Auto shut-off: A00, A01, A05, A10, Off
End Exit menu

Note: Units vary for different regions or models.

Light [L.I.G.H.t]
This sets the operation of the display’s backlight.
ON = always on
OFF = always off
AUTO = Turns on when a button is pressed or the displayed weight changes.
Alternatively, turns off the backlight when the displayed weight does not change for more than 10 seconds.

Unit [U.N.I.t]
The Valor 1000 allows one weighing unit to be used at a time. Units can be changed in this menu setting and will appear when you exit the menu.
Press On/Off to enter the Unit submenu. You will see “kg” displayed for kilograms.
Press On/Off to accept kilograms as the weighing unit and exit the Unit submenu, or press Tare to move to the next unit.

Auto Shut-off Menu [a.-O.F.F]
Set the automatic shut off time for the scale.
A00 = powers off after 5 minutes of no activity with battery powered only; disabled with AC adapter powered
A01 = powers off after 1 minute of no activity
A05 = powers off after 5 minutes of no activity
A10 = powers off after 10 minutes of no activity
Off = disabled

Beeper Key [BP.key]
ON = turns on the beeper sound when you press any key.
OFF = turns off the beeper sound when you press any key.

End Setup [e.n.d] Press the Tare/Menu key to return to the C.A.L menu, or press the On/Off key to exit to normal operation.

LEGAL FOR TRADE

When the scale is used in trade or a legally controlled application, it must be set up, verified and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met. As the requirements vary by jurisdiction, the purchaser is advised to contact their local weights and measures office for instructions about putting the balance into service.

Settings
Before verification and sealing, perform the following steps:

Confirm that the selected unit of measure is permitted by the local weights and measures regulations.
Perform a calibration as explained in Section 4.1.
Set the position of the security switch as shown in Section 5.3.

Verification
A weights and measures official must perform the verification procedure. Contact the local weights and measures office for more information.

Sealing
A LFT switch under the sealing cover is used to secure the menu settings. When the switch is pressed, the menu settings may be viewed but not changed. This sealing cover is located at the bottom of the scale. Remove the sealing cover with a screwdriver and then press the switch when the scale is powered on. After that you will see “LFt .ON” is displayed on the screen.

sealing

After the scale has been verified, it must be sealed by the weights and measures official to prevent undetected access to the legally controlled settings. Refer to the illustrations below for the sealing.

sealing 1

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect the equipment from the power supply before cleaning. Make sure that no liquid enters the interior of the instrument.

Attention: Do not use solvents, harsh chemicals, ammonia or abrasive cleaning agents. The housing may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent if necessary.

Troubleshooting

The following table lists common problems and possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact OHAUS or your authorized dealer.

TABLE 5-1. TROUBLESHOOTING.

Symptom	Possible Cause	Possible Solution

CAL E

Err 9.5

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 1-800-672-7722 ext. 7852 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST. An OHAUS product service specialist will be available to provide assistance Monday through Friday. Outside the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, please visit our web site, www.ohaus.com to locate the OHAUS office nearest you.

TECHNICAL DATA

Equipment Ratings:
Indoor use only
Altitude: 2000m
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
Electrical supply: 12VDC, 0.5A. For use with certified or approved power supply, which must have a SELV and limited energy circuit output.
Voltage fluctuations: Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.
Overvoltage category (Installation category): II
Pollution degree: 2

Specifications

TABLE 1. Specifications

Model*	V12P3	V12P6	V12P15	V12P30
Capacity × Readability (Max x d non- approved)	6 lb x 0.001 lb

3 kg x 0.0005 kg

3,000 g x 0.5 g

96 oz x 0.02 oz

6 lb x 0.02 oz

| 15 lb x 0.002 lb

6 kg x 0.001 kg

6,000 g x 1 g

240 oz x 0.05 oz

15 lb x 0.05 oz

| 30 lb x 0.005 lb

15 kg x 0.002 kg

15,000 g x 2 g

480 oz x 0.1 oz

30 lb x 0.1 oz

| 60 lb x 0.01 lb

30 kg x 0.005 kg

30,000 g x 5 g

960 oz x 0.2 oz

60 lb x 0.2 oz

32 to 104° F / 0 to 40 °C

Display Type| Single display, LCD with white backlight
Display Size| 1.0 in / 25.4 mm
Pan Size| 9.65 x 7.48 in / 245 x 190 mm
Scale Dimensions (W x D x H)| 10.2 x 10.6 x 4.8 in / 260 x 270 x 122 mm
Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H)|

12.6 x 12.6 x 6.9 in / 319 x319 x175 mm

Net Weight| 5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Shipping Weight| 6.8 lb / 3.1 kg

Certain regions are available with V12PRx models, which are standard with AC adapter and rechargeable battery.
Availability is dependent on region.

TABLE 2. Specifications

Model	V12P2T	V12P5T	V12P10T	V12P20T
Capacity × Readability (Max x d non- approved)	5 lb x 0.0005 lb

2 kg x 0.0002 kg

2,000 g x 0.2 g

80 oz x 0.01 oz

| 10 lb x 0.001 lb

5 kg x 0.0005 kg

5,000 g x 0.5 g

160 oz x 0.02 oz

| 20 lb x 0.002 lb

10 kg x 0.001 kg

10,000 g x 1 g

320 oz x 0.05 oz

| 50 lb x 0.005 lb

20 kg x 0.002 kg

20,000 g x 2 g

800 oz x 0.1 oz

Maximum Displayed Resolution| 1:10,000| 1:10,000| 1:10,000| 1:10,000
Certified Capacity ×

Readability

(Max x e approved)

| 5 lb x 0.002 lb

2 kg x 0.001 kg

2,000 g x 1 g

80 oz x 0.05 oz

| 10 lb x 0.005 lb

5 kg x 0.002 kg

5,000 g x 2 g

160 oz x 0.1 oz

| 20 lb x 0.01 lb

10 kg x 0.005 kg

10,000 g x 5 g

320 oz x 0.2 oz

| 50 lb x 0.02 lb

20 kg x 0.01 kg

20,000 g x 10 g

800 oz x 0.5 oz

12.6 x 12.6 x 6.9 in / 319 x319 x175 mm

Net Weight| 5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Shipping Weight| 6.8 lb / 3.1kg

TABLE 3. Specification

Model	V12P3T	V12P6T	V12P15T	V12P30T
Capacity × Readability (Max x d non- approved)	3 kg x 0.0002 kg

3000 g x 0.2 g

| 6 kg x 0.0005 kg

6000 g x 0.5 g

| 15 kg x 0.001 kg

15000 g x 1 g

|

0 kg x 0.002 kg

30000 g x 2 g

(Max x e approved)

| 3 kg x 0.001kg 3000 g x 1 g| 6 kg x 0.002 kg

6000 g x 2 g

| 15 kg x 0.005 kg

15000 g x 5 g

| 30 kg x 0.01 kg

30000 g x 10 g

Compliance

Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product.

Mark	Standard

| This product complies with the applicable harmonized standards of EU Directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS), 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2014/35/EU (LVD) and 2014/31/EU (NAWI). The EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at www.ohaus.com/ce.
| This product complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) and 2006/66/EC (Batteries). Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.ohaus.com/weee.

| EN 61326-1

Important notice for V12P…-M verified weighing instruments in the EU
When the instrument is used in trade or a legally controlled application, it must be set up, verified and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met.
Weighing Instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear the following supplementary metrology marking on the descriptive plate.

Weighing Instruments to be verified in two stages have no supplementary metrology marking on the descriptive plate. The second stage of conformity assessment must be carried out by the applicable weights and measures authorities.
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 weights and measures authorities.
As verification requirements vary by jurisdiction, the purchaser should contact their local weights and measures office if they are not familiar with the requirements.

ISED Canada Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ISO 9001 Registration
The management system governing the production of this product is ISO 9001 certified.

FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity

Unintentional Radiator per 47CFR Part B
Trade Name: OHAUS CORPORATION
Mo

FCC Compliance Statement:
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 in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

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