Geographical Adjustment Factor - OHAUS CKW-55 Instruction Manual

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4.1.4 Geographical Adjustment Factor

This menu item is used to allows entry of values from 0 to 31 and is used to compensate for slight variations in gravity at
different geographical locations around the world.( Complete Geographical Adjustment Factors are listed in Table
4-1.) The default Geo factor is 19 for Europe and 16 for USA. This feature allows authorized personnel to accurately 4-1.) 4-1.) 4-1.) 4-1.)
calibrate the scale at a location other than the location where the scale is to be used. Prior to calibration, the Geo factor is
set to correspond to the geographical location where the calibration is being performed. Following calibration, the Geo factor
is changed to match the location where the scale is to being used. If required, the scale may also be sealed according to
the required approval regulations.
Note: Only an authorized manufacturer's representative or certified verification personnel should make these
changes. Changing the Geo Factor alters the calibration values.
With CAL displayed, press the Yes button. SPAN is displayed. Press the No button repeatedly to
skip to the sub-menu item GEO.
Press the Yes button to select and access the Geo Factor menu. The current Geo Factor setting
flashes on the display. (This sample illustrates the default Geo Factor setting of 19.)
If a different Geo Factor setting is desired, enter the new value via the numeric keypad. (This
sample illustrates a new Geo Factor setting of 12.)
Press the Yes button to confirm the displayed value. The -END- is displayed.
Press Exit to exit to the active weighing mode.
( Complete Geographical Adjustment Factors are listed in Table ( Complete Geographical Adjustment Factors are listed in Table ( Complete Geographical Adjustment Factors are listed in Table
( Complete Geographical Adjustment Factors are listed in Table
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