Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ..................4 About this Manual ......................4 Text Conventions ......................4 Special Messages ....................... 4 Specifications ........................5 Features ..........................5 Installation .......................... 6 Battery Installation ......................6 Routine Maintenance ......................7 Warranty ..........................
The GP series is not intended for “Legal for Trade” applications. Brecknell offers other “Legal for Trade” scales, you can visit our web-site at www.brecknellscales.com. 1.1 About this Manual This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top of a page.
1.4 Installation Carefully unpack and inspect the shipping container for evidence of shipping damage. If such evidence is discovered, stop unpacking and immediately notify the shipper to arrange to have the shipment inspected by an authorized representative. All damages must be promptly filed with the shipper. Open the box and carefully remove the scale from the shipping carton (save the shipping carton for future use).
Figure 1.1 Battery Replacement 1.6 Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation and calibration. Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for safe operation. Always turn off the machine and isolate from the power supply before starting any routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
General Operation 2.1 Key Functions 2.1.1 Zero/ON-OFF This key performs three functions. Turn on the scale Returns the scale to zero weight Turn off the scale. Turn ON power to the scale: Remove all items from the scale. Press the [Zero/ON-OFF] key. The display will show perform a display test 8888 then 0.0.
2.1.3 Units The unit is factory configured for the units switching feature to be active. The [UNITS] key allows you to weigh or compare weights in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg). The displayed weight being used can be identified by checking to make sure the bullet on the display is pointing to lb or kg.
Press the [TARE] key to exit the setting and return the scale to 0.0 weight. 2.3 Unit Switching Configuration The default setting for switching is ON. In this menu you can change the scale to weigh in kilograms (kg) only, pounds (lb) only, or units switching on. To change units: With the scale turned on, remove all weight from the scale.
Press the [UNITS] key once to accept and enter into calibration mode. 1000 - 4000 is displayed. Press the [TARE] key once to zero the scale. 0 is displayed. Place XX weight on the scale (refer to Table 2.1 below). Press [TARE] key once to accept the calibration weight.
2.5.1 Install / Update the USB Driver Use the link below to access the USB Installation Guide. The document provides detailed installation and basic operation procedure and setup. http://www.brecknellscales.com/downloads/Installing%20335%20USB%20Driver.pdf GP100 and GP250 User Instructions...
2.6 Scale Communications Turn the scale on. Press and hold the [TARE] key for 3-5 seconds. The scale will display TARE, SET, VERSION NUMBER and UNIT. Release the [TARE] key when you see UNITS on the display Press the [UNITS] key until Port on the display. Press the [TARE] key and then press the [UNITS] key to toggle to the desired software protocol.
Troubleshooting Symptom Recommended Action Not weighing correctly The scale is under zero. Press the “ON/OFF(ZERO)” key. inaccurate weight Damage to the scale has occurred, calibrate the scale, see page 6 for instructions. Press the [IUNITS] key, the unit is displaying the incorrect unit of measure, lb or kg.
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