Setting Up And Turning On The Scales; Operation; Zeroing; Taring - Adam Equipment GK series Manual

SETTING UP AND TURNING ON THE SCALES

1.0
GK indicator: It must be connected to a load cell platform and calibrated as necessary to match the platform
and user requirements.
GBK/GFK scales: There is a pillar which must be attached to the base frame first using the 4 bolts
supplied. The pillar is secured to the bracket using 2 sets of screws. Then place the platform in the base.
Level the scale by adjusting the four feet. Attach the indicator module to the pillar by sliding it over the
bracket with the flanges engaged in the groves on the base. Attach the cable from the base to the
connector on the rear of the indicator. Attach the power to the indicator.
After completion of setting up, press the [On/Off] key on the rear of the indicator. The software revision
number will be displayed followed by a self-test showing all digits before the zero is displayed along with the
unit of weight that was selected last.
NOTE: The GK and GBK/GFK can be operated from the rechargeable battery. With a single load cell and
backlight disabled the life is approximately 70 hours before needing to be recharged. The battery should be
charged for 12 hours for full capacity.
2.0

OPERATION

2.1

ZEROING

You can press the [Zero] key at any time to set the zero point from which all other weighing and counting is
2.2

TARING

To determine a weight of sample which is using a container, you need to tare the empty container.
GK/GBK/GFK scales supply two methods of tare: manual tare and preset tare.
Manual Tare
Zero the indicator by pressing [Zero]. The zero indicator will be on. Place a container on the pan.
Press [Tare] when the reading is stable. The weight that was displayed is
stored as the tare value, leaving zero on the display. The stable and Net
indicator will be on.
As a sample is added only the weight of the product will be shown. The
indicator could be tared a second time if another type of product was added
to the first one.
Press [Tare] or [Zero] to remove the tare value and display zero. The
measured. The scales have an automatic re-zeroing
function to account for minor drifting or accumulation of
material on a connected platform. However you may
need to press [Zero] to re-zero the indicator if small
amount of weight is still shown when the platform is
empty.
Net
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indicator will disappear.
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