Weighing; Basic Operation (Gram Mode) - A&D BM series Instruction Manual

6. Weighing

Precautions for the weighing operation
Press the
RE-ZERO
possible errors.
Place a sample in the center of the weighing pan gently.
Temperature changes during measurement may cause weighing errors.
Shorten the operation time as much as possible. (Opening and closing door, placing and removing sample)
Material with an electrostatic charge or that is magnetic may cause weighing errors.
Use a pair of tweezers to avoid a temperature change due to having your hand in the weighing
chamber.
Do not drop things on the pan, or place a weight on the pan that is beyond the weighing range.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Do not press keys with a sharp instrument (such as a pencil or ball point pen).
For precision weighing, keep the AC adapter connected to the balance.
Calibrate periodically to maintain weighing accuracy. Refer to "8. Calibration".
For the BM-20 and BM-22, perform pre-weighing of the container (tare) so that precision
weighing can be performed.
Consider section "3. Precautions" for the weighing operation.
Basic Operation
6.1.
Refer to "4. Display Symbols and Key Operation" before operation.
Note When turning the balance on with a tare weight placed on the
pan, the balance automatically displays the zero display.
1 Press the
ON:OFF
2 Press the
MODE
3 Place a container (tare) on the weighing pan, if necessary.
Press the
RE-ZERO
Then zero is displayed.
Tare : A vessel placed on the pan, but not
to be included in the weighing data.
Example: Container.
4 Place a sample on the pan or in the container.
Close the door.
5 Wait for the stabilization indicator
displayed, then read the value.
6 Remove the sample and container from the pan.
key each time, before placing a sample on the weighing pan, to prevent
(Gram Mode)
key to turn the display on.
key to select a unit, if necessary.
key to cancel the tare weight.
Stabilization
indicator
Zero display
to be
Stabilization
indicator
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Press the key
to select a unit,
if necessary.
Container
(tare)
Weighing pan
The glass door
is not closed
Close the door
Warning
Remove
BM series
Sample