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4.6
Configuration of Modes
With the inclinometer option turned on, the inclinometer screen is visible by switching display screens when
pressing the menu button.
The display screen will toggle between the following when configured for:
Gross Mode:
Toggles between gross only weight display, inclinometer standard display and menu mode
Net Mode:
Toggles between net only weight display, inclinometer with net weight display and menu mode
Net and Gross Mode (factory recommended setting):
Toggles between net only weight display, gross only weight display, inclinometer with net weight display and
menu mode.
To set mode:
1. In
, select
MENU
Options
2. Press
(OK).
3. In
menu, select
OPTIONS
4. Press
(OK).
5. In
menu, press
MODES
NET & GROSS
GROSS
NET
6. Press
to confirm setting.
4.7
Calibration
Calibration requires the use of a truck scale in order to calibrate the system. First determine the empty vehicle
weight or tare weight of the truck. Once the tare and zero calibration are performed, load the vehicle as close to its
legal maximum limit as possible to determine the span or net weight value used for calibration.
4.7.1
Calculating the SPAN (Net Weight)
1. To determine actual
2. Load the vehicle as close to its legal maximum as possible.
3. Weigh the loaded vehicle, using the same truck scale, and record the
4. Calculate
weight using: Gross - Tare = Net.
NET
Prior to calibration, with the display in the Inclinometer/Net Weight or Inclinometer mode raise the body clear of
the chassis (the factory recommendation is three or four degrees). Record the bubble indication setting for use
on span calibration and normal weighing.
.
.
Modes
to toggle between
weight, drive the empty vehicle onto a truck scale and note the total weight.
TARE
Truck Scale
Figure 4-4. Vehicle on Truck Scale
vehicle weight.
GROSS
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