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To ensure safe and proper use of the balance, please read this manual carefully. • After reading this manual, store it in a safe place near the balance, so you can review it as needed. SHINKO DENSHI CO., LTD. 410031M21...
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Preface Thank you very much for having purchased our dust- and water-proof electronic scale FS series. This document describes how to operate the product. In the first place, install this product properly referring to the Installation Manual attached separately, and then read this document. -i-...
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How to use this document ■ Symbols used in this document Understand the meaning of the following symbols and observe the instructions of this document. Symbols Meaning Used for the situation that invites an imminent risk of death or severe injury unless avoided.
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■About how to read this document This document consists of the following contents: Describes about operating precautions, names 1 When beginning to use and functions of each section, etc. Please be sure to read this section when using this product for the first time.
Contents Preface ..............................i Important Notice ........................... iii How to use this document ........................iv Contents ............................... vi 1 Prior to use ............................. 1 Operating precautions ......................1 Names and functions of each section ................. 3 Performance of operation keys ................... 4 How to interpret the display ....................
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Zero tracking ........................29 Stability discrimination width ..................... 29 Stability discrimination frequency ..................30 Response speed ....................... 30 Weight renewal interval ..................... 31 5 User information setting ....................... 32 Hierarchy of user information setting ................32 Measurer’s ID setting ......................32 Product name ID setting ....................
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Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions ............58 Outputting of the span adjustment result ................59 Span adjustment history ....................59 Scale ID setting ......................... 60 Unusable ........................... 60 Date and time setting ......................61 Date indication format ....................... 61 Output character setting ....................
FS series operation manual 1 Prior to use 1 Prior to use Operating precautions ■ Carry and install properly according to the installation manual. This product of FS-KF(C)E and FS-K series is heavy, so improper carrying or installation may cause serious injury or failure. ■...
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1 Prior to use FS series operation manual Do not give a shock to the scale It may cause breakage or failure. Place a sample to be weighed softly. Do not let an overload situation (o-Err indication) continue. It may cause breakage or failure. Remove the sample to be weighed immediately. Do not use volatile solvent.
FS series operation manual 1 Prior to use Names and functions of each section ■FRONT Main LCD Main keys Sub LCDs ( i03 only) Numeric keypad ■REAR ① ② Battery holder RS-232C-2 output(D-sub 9Pin male) ③ ④ Scale cable connection RS-232C-1 output(D-sub 9Pin male) ⑤...
1 Prior to use FS series operation manual Performance of operation keys Type / name of a key Performance [On / Off] Turns on and off the power for the scale. [Direction] Used for function setting. [Transfer] Used for outputting. [Function F] Used for function calling.
FS series operation manual 1 Prior to use How to interpret the display 1-4-1 Main LCD Name Description Symbol Gram Represents gram unit. Kilogram Represents kilogram unit. Percent Lights when in the percent scale mode. Zero point Indicates the zero point. Plus Plus Minus...
1 Prior to use FS series operation manual 1-4-2 Sub LCDs ( i03 only) ■Upper sub LCD ■Lower sub LCD Name Description Symbol Gram Represents gram unit. Kilogram Represents kilogram unit. Percent Lights when in the percent scale mode. 7-segment display Displays numbers and simple letters.
FS series operation manual 2 Basic usage 2 Basic usage Turning on / off the power, and checking for the operation Turn on and off the power for this product. Turn on the power for the scale. Push the [On/Off] key. All displays on the main and sub LCDs light, followed by the self-check of the scale.
Zero adjustment range when in use Zero adjustment range when in use is limited in this product. The available zero adjustment range when in use is shown below: Model Lower limit (g) Upper limit (g) -9.3 FS623 -48 FS3202 -93 FS6202 -225 FS15001 -450...
FS series operation manual 2 Basic usage Weighing an object placed on a container (tare) When weighing an object to be weighed with the object placed on a container (tare), the weight of the container must be subtracted from the total weight to get the actual weight of the object to be weighed.
2 Basic usage FS series operation manual Weighing with an object to be weighed added Place an added object to be weighed and weigh the weight of the added object. Performing the tare weight subtraction with the object to be weighed which has been already weighed makes it possible to weigh the mass of a next object to be weighed with the previous object to be weighed remaining placed.
FS series operation manual 2 Basic usage Selecting the main LCD indication The main LCD and the sub LCD can be used in combination with each other. The content of main LCD indication changes in the following sequence: In the case the percent scale function and the adding function are set, selection (switching) of the main LCD indication is available.
2 Basic usage FS series operation manual Basic operation The menu of this product is divided into two as described below: (1)Setting menu The menu to set a variety of functions (2)Execution menu The menu not to set but only to execute the program. 2-7-1 Hierarchy of a setting menu The setting menu of this product is divided into four, from the first layer to the third layer and...
FS series operation manual 2 Basic usage 2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions To perform settings for various functions from the state of weighing, chiefly execute the following procedure. (1)Push [Function F] key to enter respective setting from the state of weighing. (2)Shift to the intended setting item using the [Direction] key.
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2 Basic usage FS series operation manual To return to the state of weighing after setting various functions, chiefly execute the following procedure. (1) Push the [Shift] and then [Clear Home] keys at any of the first, second or third layer. -14-...
FS series operation manual 2 Basic usage 2-7-3 Operation of the setting menu, inputting of numeric values Numeric value inputting is limited to seven digits at a maximum. ■Example) When inputting 12345 Input “1”. Push the [Numeric keypad] “1”. Number “1” is displayed on the extreme right like 「...
2 Basic usage FS series operation manual 2-7-4 Operation of the setting menu, inputting of characters ■Operation of character input Push the [Numeric keypad] “2”. Push the [Numeric keypad] “2”. Number “2”is displayed on the extreme 」. left like「2 Push the [Numeric keypad] “2” again. Letter “A”...
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FS series operation manual 2 Basic usage Input “C”. Push “Right” of the [Direction] key. The digit that has been input moves to the right. Keep pushing the [Numeric keypad] “2” till the indication changes to“ 「ABC 」 ”. Discontinue inputting. Push “Right”...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual 3 Functions related to the operation Settings to change the scale operations. Hierarchy of functions related to the operation ” “ can not be used. -18-...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual Unit setting Unit in the weight mode can be set either in 「g」 or 「kg」. Select a setting menu. Select the unit setting. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual Adding function Weighs a plurality of objects to be weighed in sequence and indicates its total value. The adding function includes two ways of calculating method. Method of weighing objects to be weighed while replacing the objects Addition accumulating function Method of weighing objects to be weighed without replacing the Net adding function...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual 3-4-1 Weighing by means of the plus side addition Place a first object to be weighed. After 「 」 appears, push [Enter] key. The weighed value is stored and 「 」...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual 3-4-2 Weighing by means of the minus side addition Place an object to be weighed and perform the tare weight subtraction. After 「 Tare 」 appears, push [Enter] key. The weighed value is stored and 「 」...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual Comparator function It is possible to preset threshold values and determine whether or not a measured value is within the range defined by the preset values. The comparator function can be used in any scale mode, i.e. weight scale mode, percent scale mode, and coefficient scale mode.
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual 3-5-3 Comparator function setting Select a setting menu. Select comparator function. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “3-1 Hierarchy of functions related to the operation”) Set comparator function.
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual Buzzer setting This is a convenient function for key inputting and use of the comparator function. Select a setting menu. Select the buzzer setting function. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”...
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual Conditions for stability waiting Can not be used. Set when to indicate the weighed value after the zero adjustment or tare weight subtraction; either after or before the weighed value stabilizes. Select a setting menu.
3 Functions related to the operation FS series operation manual 3-10 Back light Setting the back light control. Select a setting menu. Select the direct start function (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “3-1 Hierarchy of functions related to the operation”) Set the back light function.
4 Function srelated to the performance FS series operation manual Function srelated to the performance Set the scale indication stability and response speed. Hierarchy of functions related to the performance ” “ can not be used. -28-...
FS series operation manual 4 Function srelated to the performance Zero tracking Setting to the zero tracking function makes it possible to automatically correct the zero point fluctuation caused by the temperature fluctuation, etc. that is likely to occur when “0” is indicated, through which the “0”...
4 Function srelated to the performance FS series operation manual Stability discrimination frequency Can not be used. The larger numeric value is set, the higher stability is obtained. Select a setting menu. Select the stability discrimination frequency. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”...
FS series operation manual 4 Function srelated to the performance Weight renewal interval Can not be used. This is a function to output data at regular intervals. Select a setting menu. Select the sampling time. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”...
5 User information setting FS series operation manual 5 User information setting Set various user IDs and upper and lower limit values. Hierarchy of user information setting (1) It is possible to register a number for an ID up to a maximum of ten digits. (2) Up to 100 IDs that have been set can be registered individually from “001”...
FS series operation manual 5 User information setting Product name ID setting An ID can be provided for each product name. Select a setting menu. Select the product name ID. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “5-1 Hierarchy of user information setting”) Set the product name ID.
5 User information setting FS series operation manual Preset tare weight setting Inputting, registration and calling of a preset tare weight value can be performed. 5-6-1 Inputting of a preset tare weight value There are two ways of inputting a reference value and upper and lower limit values as described below: - Numeric value setting method: Inputting a setting value directly via [Numeric keypad] operation...
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FS series operation manual 5 User information setting The preset tare weight setting can be performed out of the scale mode as a shortcut according to the following procedure: Set a tare weight value. [Numeric value setting method] Push the [Preset tare] key in the scale mode.
5 User information setting FS series operation manual 5-6-2 Registration of a preset tare weight value Nine preset tare weight values can be registered. Set a preset tare weight value. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “5-1 Hierarchy of user information setting”) Register the preset tare weight value.
FS series operation manual 5 User information setting Setting of a percent scale reference value The weight of an object to be weighed is indicated in percent relative to the reference weight. Set the reference weight by way of either the numeric value setting method, which requires the inputting of a numeric value, or the actual value setting method, which requires the weighing of a sample.
5 User information setting FS series operation manual An indication of “L-Err” signifies that the reference weight is below the limit weight and that the weight is unmeasurable. Percent scale limit weight FS623 0.1 g FS3202、FS6202 FS15001 FS30K0.1G、FS60K0.1G FS100K1G、FS200K1G 100 g FS150K1GF、FS300K1GF...
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FS series operation manual 5 User information setting Select the upper limit value setting. Push the [Direction] key. Select “37.TS.” Push the [Direction] key. Select “372.HI.” Push the [Enter] key. Set an upper limit value. Input an upper limit value with [Numeric keypad].
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5 User information setting FS series operation manual The discrimination value setting of the comparator function can be performed out of the scale mode as a shortcut according to the following procedure: Select the reference value setting. (In the case of the relative value discrimination) Push the [Target] key in the scale mode.
FS series operation manual 5 User information setting 5-8-2 Actual value setting method Select a setting menu. Select the discrimination value setting of the comparator function. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”) Select the reference value setting. (In the case of the relative value discrimination) Push the [Direction] key.
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5 User information setting FS series operation manual Set a lower limit value. Push the [Function F] key. Place an object to be weighed that is equivalent to the lower limit value. Push the [Enter] key. The lower limit value is stored. The operation mode returns to the scale mode.
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FS series operation manual 5 User information setting The discrimination value setting of the comparator function can be performed out of the scale mode as a shortcut according to the following procedure: Select the reference value setting. (In the case of the relative value discrimination) Push the [Target] key in the scale mode.
5 User information setting FS series operation manual Coefficient value setting Can not be used. The value that is obtained by multiplying a measured weight by a predetermined coefficient can be indicated. For example, in the case the coefficient is “2.35” and the measured weight is “2000 g”, a value of “4700 g”...
FS series operation manual 6 External input / output functions 6 External input/output functions This function is used for communication through the external peripheral devices. Hierarchy of the external input/output functions Can not be used. -45-...
6 External input / output functions FS series operation manual RS-232C-1 connecter terminal numbers and their functions Input/output to and from an external device such as a personal computer via the RS-232C is available. The RS-232C interface for this product is the D-SUB9P type. The RS-232C connector pin alignment for this product is as shown below: Terminal no Signal name...
6 External input / output functions FS series operation manual 6-4-4 Input command format Composed of four characters including a terminator (CR=0DH / LF=0AH). 6-4-5 Transmission procedure Send an input command from an external device to the scale. Since transmission and reception are performed by way of full-duplex communication method, the input command can be transmitted irrespective of the transmission timing from the scale.
FS series operation manual 6 External input / output functions 6-4-6 Command format Please take care not to take alphabetical “O” for Arabic number “0.” Response Code Code Description A00, Exx ACK, NAK (C1) (C2) format format 0x20 Tare weight subtraction (SP) 0x54 A00:...
6 External input / output functions FS series operation manual GZII format This is different from “6-4 GZIII format” only in the operation of the T-command. In the GZII format, the tare weight subtraction / zero adjustment is executed by the T-command. For other specifications, please refer to “6-4 GZIII format”.
FS series operation manual 6 External input / output functions Response 6-6-1 Response command format (when set to the A00, Exx format) Composed of five characters including a terminator (CR=0DH / LF=0AH) 6-6-2 Response command Code(A1) Code(A2) Code(A3) Description Normal completion ※Command error (Abnormal command received) 0 - 9...
6 External input / output functions FS series operation manual RS-232C-1 communication setting RS-232C-1 communication can output continuous weighing data when the baudrate is 38400 and over. Rerform the RS-232C-1 communication setting in line whith the peripheral device to which the output is transmitted.
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FS series operation manual 6 External input / output functions Set the output conditions. Push the [Direction] key. Select “413.OC.”. Input a setting value. 「413.OC. 0」 : Output stop Inputting of the setting value 「413.OC. 1」 : Continuous output at all times 「413.OC.
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6 External input / output functions FS series operation manual Set the data bit. Push the [Direction] key. Select “417.DL.”. Input a setting value. 「417.DL. 1」 :7 bits Inputting of the setting value 「417.DL. 2」 :8 bits Set the stop bit. Push the [Direction] key.
FS series operation manual 6 External input / output functions Setting for the RS-232C-2 communication RS-232C-2 communication can output the weighing data only when the data is stable. Perform the RS-232C-2 communication setting in line with the peripheral device to which the output is transmitted.
7 Functions related to the lock FS series operation manual 7 Functions related to the lock Perform the setting for the prohibition of change of menu items and the disabling of key operation, etc. Hierarchy of functions related to the lock Locking of functions related to the operation Various setting menus can be locked.
FS series operation manual 7 Functions related to the lock Set the user information setting lock. Push the [Direction] key. Select “513.UL.”. Input a setting value. 「513.UL. 0」 :Modifiable Inputting of the setting value 「513.UL. 1」 :Unable to Read/Write 「513.UL. 2」 :Unable to Write Set the external input/output setting lock.
8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual Controlling and adjustment functions Perform setting of the scale ID, the span adjustment and the date and time. Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions ” “ can not be used. -58-...
FS series operation manual 8 Controlling and adjustment functions Outputting of the span adjustment result Can not be used. The span adjustment result can be output to a dedicated printer. Select a setting menu. Select the outputting of the span adjustment result. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”...
8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual Confirm the history. Push the [Enter] key. The indication changes to the “Category of adjustment”. With each pushing of the [Enter] key, the indication changes to “Date”, “Time”, “Temperature”, “Weight used” and “Minimum indication setting”...
FS series operation manual 8 Controlling and adjustment functions Date and time setting Select a setting menu. Select the date and time setting. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “8-1 Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions”) Set the date and time.
8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual Password control This function is used for controlling by a password. Select a setting menu. Select the password control setting. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “8-1 Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions”) Set the password control.
FS series operation manual 8 Controlling and adjustment functions 8-11 Password cancellation history This function is used for checking the password cancellation history. 100 history records are stored in all. Select a setting menu. Select the password cancellation history. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions”...
8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual 8-12 Operation of minimum weight indication Can not be used. This is to be set when using the minimum weighed value indication function. Select a setting menu. Select the operation of minimum weighed value indication.
FS series operation manual 8 Controlling and adjustment functions 8-14 Designation of minimum indication Select a setting menu. Select the designation of minimum indication. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “8-1 Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions”) Designate a minimum indication.
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8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual 【Minimum indication list by model】 Max(g) Setting value 3200 6200 61D .DA. 1 0.001 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1 g 0.1 g SEL .DA. 1 61D .DA. 2 0.002 g 0.02 g 0.02 g 0.2 g...
FS series operation manual 8 Controlling and adjustment functions 8-15 Reset to the factory settings Select a setting menu. Select the factory settings. (“2-7-2 Operation of the setting menu, setting of various functions” and “8-1 Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions”) Reset to the factory settings.
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8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual Select the minimum indication Push the [Enter] key. The indication changes to “SEL. DA.” Push the [Direction] key and select a setting value. 「SEL.DA. 1」 :1 count Inputting of the setting value 「SEL.DA.
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FS series operation manual 8 Controlling and adjustment functions Zero-point adjustment starts. The indication changes to the flashing of “CAL EHT”, “on 0”, and then “on 0”, followed by the starting of the zero-point adjustment. The span adjustment starts. After completion of the zero-point adjustment and the indication changing to “on F.S.”, place the weight in the center of the weighing...
8 Controlling and adjustment functions FS series operation manual List of weights used for the span adjustment by model Model name FS623 FS3202 FS6202 FS15001 FS30K0.1G 620 g 3200 g 6200 g 15000 g 30000 g 600 g 3000 g...
FS series operation manual 9 Execution menu 9 Execution menu Operation of the execution menu To operate the execution menu from the state of weighing, chiefly execute the following procedure. (1) Push the [Shift] and [Function F] keys to enter the execution menu from the state of weighing.
9 Execution menu FS series operation manual Calling of the registered user information This is a function to call the setting that was registered in “9-3 Registration of user information”. Select the execution menu mode. Select the user information calling. (“9-1 Operation of the execution menu”) Select a user to be called.
FS series operation manual 9 Execution menu Registration of user information This is a function to register the content set in “5 User information setting”. Select the execution menu mode. Select the user information registration. (“9-1 Operation of the execution menu”) Select user information to be registered.
9 Execution menu FS series operation manual Calling of device setting information This is a function to call from the backup memory the setting value of a setting menu item. Select the execution menu mode. Select the calling of device setting information. (“9-1 Operation of the execution menu”) Select the device setting information.
FS series operation manual 9 Execution menu Printing of the GLP header This is a function to add the GLP header at the time of printing. Set the output operation to “412. 00. 1” in the “6-8 Power supply box communication setting”.
9 Execution menu FS series operation manual Program number and check sum indication Select the execution menu mode. Select the program number and check sum indication. (“9-1 Operation of the execution menu”) Indicate program number. Push the [Direction] key. Select “7.PROG.NO”. Push the [Enter] key.
FS series operation manual 9 Execution menu Outputting of weight data Output to Power supply box: Set the output operation to “412. OO. 1” in “6-8 Power supply box communication setting”. 9-9-1 Outputting of tare weight Select the execution menu mode. Select the output of tare weight.
9 Execution menu FS series operation manual 9-10 Indication of minimum weighed value Can not be used. The minimum weighed value set in the “8-13 Minimum weight indication value setting” can be checked. Select the execution menu mode. Select the indication of minimum weighed value. (“9-1 Operation of the execution menu”) Indicate the minimum weighed value.
FS series operation manual 10 Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 10-1 Error messages Message Cause Countermeasures ・ The weight of an object to be weighed is ・ Remove the object to be weighed, o-Err in excess of the weight of the weighing divide it into two or more, and then capacity.
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10 Troubleshooting FS series operation manual Message Cause Countermeasures ・ Sample weight is too light in comparison L-Err with the memorized reference mass of the percent scale. ・ Addition computation was executed ・ Return the indication to zero, t-Err confirm that an asterisk「 」mark doubly due to erroneous adding operation.
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FS series operation manual 10 Troubleshooting Message Cause Countermeasures ・ User password input is in the wrong. ・ Check the password and input a Err702 correct password. ・ The operation key was pushed at the ・ Do not push the operation key Err703 time of starting from the standby status.
10 Troubleshooting FS series operation manual 10-2 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Countermeasures ・ ・ Nothing indicated in DC power supply cable not Check DC power spite of turning on connected supply cable power connection. ・ ・ Indication flashes Power supply box is not switched on Make sure that power Erroneous weight is supplied for power...
FS series operation manual Appendix Appendix Appendix 1 Specification Appendix 1-1 Connectable scales Indication limit Type name Model name Max (g) e (g) d (g) d (g) FS623 0.01 0.001 620.090 FS3202 3200 0.01 3200.90 FS6202 6200 0.01 6200.90 FS15001 15000 15009.0...
Appendix FS series operation manual Appendix 1-2 Functional specification Weighing system Tuning fork vibration type Protection class IP65 Type of scale Weight scale / Percent scale / Coefficient scale Functions Adding functions (addition accumulating, net addition, plus side addition, minus side addition), Comparator function (2-point setting, 3-point discrimination, absolute value / relative value discrimination), Buzzer setting, Direct start, Tare weight value storage, Preset tare...
Appendix FS series operation manual Appendix 3 Setting menu hierarchy list ■ Hierarchy of functions related to the operation ” “ can not be used. -88-...
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FS series operation manual Appendix ■ Hierarchy of functions related to the performance ■ Hierarchy of user information setting ” “ can not be used. -89-...
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Appendix FS series operation manual ■ Hierarchy of the external input/output functions ” “ can not be used. -90-...
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FS series operation manual Appendix ■ Hierarchy of functions related to the lock -91-...
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Appendix FS series operation manual ■ Hierarchy of controlling and adjustment functions ” “ can not be used. -92-...
FS series operation manual Appendix Appendix 4 Print sample Connection to a dedicated printer (option) is needed for printing out. ■Span ajustment result English Japanese -93-...
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Appendix FS series operation manual ■ Header English Japanese “MA” is “Minimum weight indication value setting”, See Capter 8 Controlling and adjustment functions. When you have not set up “Minimum weight indication value”, it is printed as “none”. ■ Footer English Japanese -94-...
FS series operation manual Index of Terms Index of Terms Actual value setting method ..34, 37, 41 Minimum weight ........64 Adding function ......... 20 Minus side addition ........20 Addition accumulated ....... 20 Auto power-off .......... 27 Numeric value setting method 34, 35, 37, 38 Battery ............
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