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Warnings • Avoid using the balance in any harsh environment. • Only trained professionals are allowed to do repair work. • Turn power off before connecting/disconnecting the power source. • Avoid overloading or dropping material onto the platform as that could damage the balance.
OPD-A Series User Manual / Table of Contents Getting Started ..................Overview ..........................Contents ..........................Preparation ..........................Calibration ..........................Using Scale ..................... Basic Weighing ........................Tare ............................Changing Units ........................Counting Function ....................... Percent Deviation Function ....................Inspection Function ......................
OPD-A Series User Manual / Getting Started Getting Started Overview Thank you for using Optima scales for your important application. Here is the list of models this manual covers: Model # Max Weight (grams) Accuracy (grams) OPD-A103 0.001 OPD-A203 0.001 OPD-A303 0.001...
OPD-A Series User Manual / Getting Started Contents Scale main unit • Scale pan • Scale pan support • User Manual • Bottom hook • Dust Shield • AC adapter • Calibration weight (optional) • Windshield (optional) • Shield ring (if applicable) •...
OPD-A Series User Manual / Getting Started Calibration After all the preparation procedure has been performed (remember the scale needs to warm up for 30 minutes), follow the steps below for calibration: • One-point calibration 1. Verify the pan is empty.
OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale Using Scale Basic Weighing After the scale has been properly calibrated, the scale is now ready for use: 1. Place the object(s) of interest on the scale pan as close to the center as possible.
OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale Percent Deviation Function To calculate the percentage a weight varies from a reference, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the TARE key. 2. Place the reference object on the pan. When the reading is stable, press the % key, and the display should read 100 (100% of scale).
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OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale 9. No warning setup: no warning when there is no loading on the balance or the weight is lower than the lowest weight limit. 1. Press MENU key. 2. Press TARE key repeatedly until it reads “InSPCT’.
OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale Print Setup There are three print types, STABLE Print: print a stable reading when it is attained. INSTANT Print: print immediately after press the Print key. INTERVAL Print: print at predetermined time intervals.
OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale Restoring Factory Default This step could reset the factory defaults. Please follow the procedure below, Press Menu key, the display reads “PrInT”. 1. Press Tare key repeatedly until it reads “InITIA”. 2. Press Count/Enter key to confirm, the display reads “BUSY” and then 3....
OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale Additional Functions Bottom Hook Weighing • There is a hole at the bottom of the balance for the weighing hook. • It is not allowed to use the bottom part to balance in legal metrology.
OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale c) Measure the mass of the sample in air: Put the sample on the weighing pan. d) Write down the mass of the sample in air. e) Remove the sample from the balance.
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OPD-A Series User Manual / Using Scale B~G:number and decimal field; spaces are used when there are less than six digits. H~I:spaces field J:unit field; it describes the units of the number being transmitted. Your balance will transmit G for grams, O for ounces, C for carats.
OPD-A Series User Manual / More Info More Info Troubleshooting Q: The scale is not showing an accurate reading. A: Make sure the scale is placed on a firm and flat surface and that there are no external interference. Please revisit the “Preparation” section of this manual. Also, please make sure the calibration procedure has been performed correctly.
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