Section Three; Using Your Balance - Setra Systems L Series User Manual

ENTERING A NUMBER OR FUNCTION
To enter a number or function on your balance, simply press the key or keys which
correspond to the numbers or functions you wish to enter.
CLEARING A NUMBER OR FUNCTION
To clear the last function or number you entered on the balance's keyboard, simply
press the clear key. This automatically returns your balance to the weighing mode.
CONVERTING A NUMBER OR FUNCTION
Your balance is capable of weighing in any of the units listed in the "Display Symbols"
portion of this guide. To convert from one unit to another, simply press the conv key.
Each time you press the key, the display converts to the unit next in line in your program.
Continue pressing the key until the unit you wish to use is displayed. The order of units
is as follows: GRAMS - OUNCES - POUNDS - TROY OUNCES - PENNYWEIGHTS -
CARATS - t UNITS - X UNITS - GRAMS. To return directly to grams, press — then conv.
BASIC WEIGHING
To weigh a sample on your balance, use the following procedure:
1. Press the tare 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.
BASIC MASS DETERMINATION
To determine mass on your balance, use the following procedure:
1. Calibrate your balance using a mass standard of known value. (See Appendix
II, "Calibration.")
2. Press the tare key.
3. Place the mass to be determined on the pan.
4. Wait for the "OK" symbol, then read the display.

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