Basic Weighing; Weighing With The Tare Function; Weighing With The Gross Function - Setra Systems 500C User Manual

BASIC WEIGHING

To weigh a sample on your scale, use the following procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place the object(s) to be weighed on the pan.
3. Wait for the "ok" symbol, then read the weight from the display.

WEIGHING WITH THE TARE FUNCTION

To weigh objects (or liquids) in a container without including the weight of the
container, use the tare function. The container weight is subtracted from the display
and stored in the tare register before you begin weighing. To tare out the weight of a
container, and then weigh the contents placed or poured into it, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place the empty container on the pan.
3. Press the tare key.
4. Place or pour objects or liquids into the container.
5. Wait for the "ok" symbol, then read the net weight from the display.
Note: When you press the tare key, the display ONLY is set to zero. This is not the
same as using the zero key. When using the tare key, the container weight is not
set to zero, but is subtracted from the display and stored in the tare register.

WEIGHING WITH THE GROSS FUNCTION

You can weigh contents placed or poured into a container, and then add the weight
of the container to find the gross (combined) weight of the contents and the con-
tainer. This is different from basic weighing, as it lets you find the weight of contents
(resistors, for example) placed or poured in a container, and then find the total
weight. To find the gross weight of a container and its contents, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place the empty container on the pan.
3. Press the tare key.
4. Place or pour objects or liquids into the container.
5. Read the net weight from the display.
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