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KEYBOARD
The keyboard is composed of five function keys.
FUNCTION KEYS
lb/kg – This key toggles the indicator between lb and kg units if enabled in the User ("A") Menu
Zero - This key sets the indicator to display zero provided the following conditions are met:
1. The indicator is displaying Gross weight.
2. The displayed weight is within the zero reset range that is programmed in F4 of the Setup ("F") Menu.
3. The scale is not in motion.
4. The scale is not in overload.
NOTE: When the ZERO key is held for three seconds, it shuts the indicator off.
Net/Gross - This key toggles the indicator between Gross weight and Net weight only if a Tare has been established.
Tare - This key is used to establish a Tare provided the following conditions are met:
1. The indicator is not at or below Gross zero.
2. The scale is not in motion.
3. The scale is not in overload.
Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial port provided the following conditions are met:
1. The scale is not in motion.
2. The scale is not in overload.
NOTE: When the indicator is off, the PRINT key is used to turn the indicator on.
GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
WEIGHING AN ITEM
1. Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the lb/kg key until that unit is indicated on the display.
2. If necessary, press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the object to be weighed on the scale's platter and allow the weight indication to stabilize. If the item weight exceeds
the scale's weight capacity, it displays "
".
4. Read the weight shown on the display.
TARING AN ITEM
To weigh an item in a container, the weight of that container must first be subtracted from the overall weight to obtain an
accurate weight reading. This is known as taring.
1. Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the lb/kg key until that unit is indicated on the display.
2. If necessary, press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the empty container on the scale's platter and allow the weight indication to stabilize.
4. Press the TARE key. The display shows zero weight and turns the NET annunciator on.
5. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to stabilize.
6. Read the weight shown on the display.
You may toggle between the gross weight and the net weight by pressing the NET/GROSS key.
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