Ohaus Adventurer & Scout

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Device Specifications

FeatureValue
Balance TypeAdventurer® PRECISION AX8201/E
Maximum Capacity8,200 g
Readability0.1 g
Pan Size7.7 in x 6.9 in (195 mm x 175 mm)
Minimum Weight (USP, 0.1%, typical)200 g
Repeatability (typical)0.1 g
Stabilization Time1.5 s

For complete specs, see Ohaus's documentation here.

Connection and Setup

Connect up to four Ohaus Adventurer® balances to the Aqueduct Ohaus Adventurer Device Node with a straight-through, male-to-male DB-9 cable. Then, connect the Device Node to an Aqueduct Hub using an Aqueduct CommCable.

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Ohaus Adventurer® Configuration

To properly interface with the Device Node, several configuration settings must be changed on the Ohaus Adventurer® balance.

Use the touchscreen display to navigate to the Main Menu.

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Communication Settings

Set the following communication settings on the Ohaus Adventurer® balance:

  • Set the RS232 protocol to 8NI:

    • Main Menu > Communication > RS232 Standard > Transmission > 8NI
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  • Set the RS232 handshake to None:

    • Main Menu > Communication > RS232 Standard > Handshake > None
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  • Set the Print Output to Numeric Value Only:

    • Main Menu > Communication > Print Settings > Print Output > Numeric Value Only > ON
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  • Set the Print Output to PC:

    • Main Menu > Communication > Print Settings > Print Output > Print Options > PC
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  • Set the Auto Print Interval to 1 second:

    • Main Menu > Communication > Print Settings > Auto Print > Interval > 1 second
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  • Set the Print Settings Feed to 1 Line:

    • Main Menu > Communication > Print Settings > Feed > 1 Line
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  • Set the Print Settings Format to Single Line:
    • Main Menu > Communication > Print Settings > Format > Single Line
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Integration with Aqueduct System

Integrate your Ohaus Adventurer® balances into the Aqueduct system with the Aqueduct Fluidics Ohaus Adventurer® Device Node.

The Aqueduct Device Node enables monitoring or recording of the mass measured by up to four (4) balances. The values can be used in Recipe scripts.