Ohaus Corporation Model: ...............................................

MB35, MB45
Description: ........................................ Service Tool
Service Notes Release Date: ............................................. 5/1/2006
Released By: ........................................ M. Albright

Requirements:
1. File: MB45 Service Tool Install.zip
2. Application Software File:
a. MB45 Global 11670614L.mot (Latest version is V1.21)
b. MB35 Europe 11670806D.mot (Latest version is V 2.00)
c. MB35 Latin America 802509712.mot (Latest version is V 2.00)
d. MB35 US 11670787D.mot (Latest version is V1.21)
3. A PC running Windows 95 to XP
4. Interface cable Ohaus part number 80500525 (Serial extension cable)

Instructions and Notes:

1. To open click on the zip file
2. Find the setup file (Setup.exe) and click on it.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Copy the application software file to the desktop. This is not required but will make the
file easier to find later.
5. It is advisable to hook up the balance to HyperTerminal and make sure it is
communicating. You will need a standard 9 pin serial extension cable, Ohaus part
number 80500525 to connect to your PC.
6. Find MB45 Service Tool in the program files and click it to start.
7. The screen below will pop up

8. Match the serial port parameters to the balance. Balance defaults are shown above.
9. Click on the tab Main Board Replacement

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Description: ........................................ Service Tool
Service Notes Release Date: ............................................. 5/1/2006
Released By: ........................................ M. Albright

10. Click on the button that matches the balance.

11. Enter the serial number of the balance.
12. Enter the TDNR number of the balance.

Note: The serial number and TDNR number are printed on a label on the back of the balance.

13. CAUTION Confirm the information entered above. This programming can only be
done once. If you have made and error, click the button Abort Data Entry then reenter
the data.
14. When the above information has been confirmed click the Start button.

The following screen will pop up to indicate the new main board has been configured.

15. Click on the Download Tab.

16. Browse to the required Application Software file (mot file).
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Description: ........................................ Service Tool
Service Notes Release Date: ............................................. 5/1/2006
Released By: ........................................ M. Albright

17. Press the start button.

18. If there is a problem press the red button

a. The red button is intended to download the data for the very first time or to a blank
EEPROM. It is also intended to be used as a last resort if the start button fails.
b. Using the start button will save the existing users test library, using the red button
will not.
c. After the red button is clicked you will see a screen that says Please cycle power to
scale. At this time unplug the scale from the AC line for about 30 seconds and
plug it back in. The download will then take about 3 minutes. When it is complete the
message File download is SUCCESSFUL(Checksum=xxxxxxx) will be displayed.
If the message Application code download has FAILED is shown click the OK
button and click the red button again. The second time it should work.

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Description: ........................................ Service Tool
Service Notes Release Date: ............................................. 5/1/2006
Released By: ........................................ M. Albright

When the software has been downloaded the following screen will be shown.

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Description: ........................................ Service Tool
Service Notes Release Date: ............................................. 5/1/2006
Released By: ........................................ M. Albright

Error Messages

Indicates the computer can not establish a connection to the balance.

Indicates the main board has already been configured. A main board can be configured only once
and can not be reconfigured.

Indicates the TDNR number does not match the balance configuration selected. Click Abort
Data Entry then re-enter the correct data.

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