Calibration - Health O Meter 501KL User Instructions

CALIBRATION

This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not require calibration prior to use.
There are no requirements for calibration in the field; users should adhere to their institution's
calibration policies. If required, the scale can be calibrated. Calibration of your scale is
performed using 80 kilograms (KG) or 200 pounds (LB), according to the units of measure used
upon entering into the calibration path. THE 501KG CAN ONLY BE CALIBRATED IN
KILOGRAMS.
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If Everlock is engaged the scale can only be calibrated in the locked unit of measure.
Note: Only weights certified and traceable to national standards should be used for
calibration procedures.
1. Press and hold the UNIT and ZERO/TARE buttons at the same time, and press the
button to turn on the scale. "CAL" will briefly appear on the display. The display will show
"CAL" until the button combination is released.
2. Once the buttons are released the following message will scroll horizontally across the
screen : "– 2Ero SCALE – ". With no weight on the platform, press the ZERO/TARE
button.
3. The scale will zero and the following message will scroll horizontally across the screen:
"- PLACE 200 ON SCALE PrESS EnTEr–" (if in pounds) or "– PLACE 80 ON SCALE
PrESS EnTEr– " (if in KG). You may toggle between pounds and kilograms using the
UNIT button. If Everlock
weight measurement unit.
4. Once the proper weight is placed on the platform, press the ENTER button. The
message "– CAL –" will flash on the screen while the scale is calibrating.
A. If the weight is within calibration range, a four digit number will display for
approximately 5 seconds then display the calibration weight. Calibration is now
complete. Press the CLEAR/REWEIGH button to exit calibration mode.
B. If the weight placed on the scale does not match the correct calibration
standard (200 lb or 80 kg), the following message will be displayed: "– Out OF
RANGE –". Calibration is not performed. Press the CLEAR/REWEIGH button to
exit calibration mode. Obtain the correct amount of calibration weight and begin
the calibration process again.
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® is engaged you will only be able to calibrate in the locked
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