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Using Your Cinco FW 1.0.012 The instructions in this operation manual apply to Acaia Cinco Scale. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation manual prior to using the scale. ...
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Disclaimer Calibrate your scale using a calibration weight of the appropriate tolerance (class F or F ). A scale can only be as accurate as the standard masses or weights used for calibration. For more details, please read Calibration Mode section in the operation manual. CAUTION: 1.
Chapter 1: Scale at a glance Identification The instructions in this operation manual apply to the Acaia Cinco. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation manual prior to using the scale.
Starting Weight Error Range 0.02g Scale Overview Weighing Pan Scale Front Power Key LED Display Tare Key Scale Back Micro-B USB port Accessories Micro USB Acaia Scale Weight Charging Cable 100g Chapter 1: Scale at a glance...
Buttons Button Function Example Turn on Press and hold for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Turn off Double-tap the power button to turn off the scale. Switch mode (Default) While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 1 second to switch modes: Weighing Mode / Dual Display Mode / Auto Start Mode.
LED Indicators Battery Charge You can charge the battery by plugging the USB cable to any power supply listed below: A computer USB port A cell phone charger with a micro USB connector, an output of 5 Volts and 1 Amp is recommended An automotive cell phone charger with a USB port or a Micro USB cable A wall-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp is recommended...
Chapter 2: Getting Started Preparation This scale is intended for indoor use. The scale will function best when used in a stable, vibration-free, and level environment. Do not use the scale near magnets or equipment that contains magnets. Avoid using the scale near equipment that creates strong electrical interference.
Charging and Setup Plug the USB cable into the Micro-B USB port on the scale’s back panel for charging. Note: To avoid affecting the accuracy of the scale, do not use the scale during charging Long press power button to turn on the scale. * It is highly recommended to calibrate the scale with the calibration weight before using.
Chapter 3: Basics Basic Operations Action Operation Turn On Scale Press and hold power button Turn Off Scale Double Tap Power Button Switch Mode Press and hold power button while scale is on Tare Weight Tap T button Toggle Units G/Oz Long press T button Modes *To Enable/Disable Modes Please...
3. The LED display shows [ 0.00 ] when the weighing unit is in gram. 4. The LED display shows [ 0.0000 ] when the weighing unit is in ounce. *To Enable/Disable Weighing Mode please see Chapter 5: Configuration Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode In Dual Display mode, the scale displays a timer (left) and weight (right).
Mode 3 - Auto Start Mode The Auto-Start Mode is designed to aid espresso extraction. The scale automatically detects a cup, shot glass, or other vessel and tares the weight of the vessel. The scale will then detect when the flow of espresso into the vessel and automatically start the timer function;...
Note 1. In Auto Start Mode, the timer will stop when the espresso flow stops 2. The auto-tare function is performed when the weight exceeds 2 grams. 3. If you do not operate the scale for 14 seconds, it will reset the timer and perform tare operation. 4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Enter Settings 1. Press and hold Power Button while the LED display shows [ n ACAIA ] and turns [ SEt ]. Button to enter Settings, It will show the first setting [ SLEEP ]. 2. Tap 3.
2.If Zero Range is set to 100, the range for zero-setting will be 100% of the capacity, i.e., +/- 500g for the Acaia Cinco. Therefore, instead of tare operation, zero operation would be executed in this setting whenever Button is pressed.
Power Saving Mode 1. The Default Power Saving Mode is set to 90 secs. 2. The Acaia Cinco will wait for the selected number of seconds to enter Power Saving Mode. The LED display will dim to save power. Weighing Mode Setting [ nodE_1 ] [default] 1.
Appendix Error Codes Error Code Description 100 Code error 101 EEPROM error 102 AD read error Over load: the weight is over the maximum capacity. Under load: the weight is under the minimum capacity. 303 Unable to make zero point, for the initial weight exceeds the limit (250% of capacity). 304 Please calibrate the scale in a stable environment free of vibration, wind, etc.