Calibration - Detecto MS 15 Operation Manual

ZIP - This key is used to enter the country code number, ZIP code or zone or other identification
depending on the selected mode of service.
COUNT - This key (if enabled - see System Set Up) selects the count feature which allows the
system to count and display the total number of identical items placed on the scale platform. Press
this key and the display prompts "ADD PIECES =." Place a sample number of the pieces to be
counted onto the scale platform and enter this number via the keypad. Press ENTER, the display will
show "COUNT" with the number of pieces shown in the RATE section of the display line. Items may
be removed or added to the scale platform and the system will indicate the number of items in the
group. The LED key indicator is illuminated when the count mode is selected.
SET METER - This key is not used.
MAN WEIGHT - Press this key to manually enter the known weight of a package. The display will first
prompt for pounds; enter the number of pounds and press ENTER. The display then prompts for
ounces. The rate for the selected class of service is then calculated based on the manual weight
entry. The manual weight will be retained until cleared by pressing the MANUAL WEIGHT key again.
0 through 9 - These ten keys are used to enter numeric data as required by the system.
ZERO - This key is used to zero the weight display.
CE - This key is used to clear the data entered for corrections during editing of data. Note that it is
only effective if pressed prior to pressing the ENTER key.
ENTER - This key is used to complete a data entry and "lock" the rates shown on the display. Rates
will remain "locked" for approximately 5 seconds. This function can be used when a package size
limits visibility of the display. After pressing the ENTER key, the package can be moved to view the
displayed rate.
The following describes the Calibration of the MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 Scale in the event that
the scale should need recalibration. A qualified technician should perform this function to maintain the
instrument's high degree of accuracy.
Before beginning calibration, the following equipment is required:
15 pounds of test weights (MS15 Only) or
30 pounds of test weights (MS30 Only) or
50 pounds of test weights (MS100/MS1600 Only)
Small flat blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver

CALIBRATION

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