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BC Series Compact Counting Scale INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Greifensee, Switzerland ISO 9001 Registration In 1994, Ohaus Corporation, USA, was awarded a certificate of registration to ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI), confirming that the Ohaus quality management system is compliant with the ISO 9001 standard’s requirements. On May 15, 2003, Ohaus Corporation, USA, was re-registered to the ISO 9001:2000...
BC Series EN-1 INTRODUCTION......................2 Product Description ...................2 General Features....................2 Safety Precautions.....................2 INSTALLATION......................3 Unpacking......................3 Installing Components ..................3 Selecting the Location ..................3 Leveling the Scale .....................3 Connecting Power .....................4 Initial Calibration ....................4 OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............5 Display Symbols ....................5 Controls and Functions..................6 OPERATIONS......................7...
Please read the manual completely before installation and operation. Product Description The BC Series is an economical compact counting scale designed for fast, accurate operation ideally suited for annual inventories, parts rooms, rentals and other counting applications. Combining an internal accuracy of 1:600,000, Average Piece Weight (APW) of 0.01g to 0.1g (depending on model) and an internal rechargeable battery, the Ohaus BC...
BC Series EN-3 INSTALLATION Unpacking Unpack and verify that the following components have been included: BC Scale Weighing Platform (plastic base with stainless steel pan) Instruction Manual AC Adapter Save the packaging material. This packaging ensures the best possible protection for the storage or transport of the product.
The battery must be recharged every 3 months if the scale is not used for a long time. Dispose of the lead acid battery according to local laws and regulations. CAUTION BATTERY IS TO BE REPLACED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED OHAUS SERVICE DEALER. RISK OF EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR IF REPLACED WITH THE WRONG TYPE OR CONNECTED IMPROPERLY.
BC Series EN-5 OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Display Symbols “WEIGHT” Weight Window - displays weight of object on weighing pan, or • accumulated weight value Center of Zero Indication • Tare or Pre-set Tare (PT) Indication • “PIECE Piece Weight Window - displays the Average Piece Weight (APW) •...
BC Series EN-6 Controls and Functions Inputs the indicated sample size and weight to calculate APW • Inputs the weight of the object on the weighing pan as a Tare • value Inputs the indicated unit weight value entered via the numeric •...
BC Series EN-7 OPERATIONS Switching the Unit On and Off The power switch is located underneath the right-hand side of the scale. Push the switch to the “I” position to turn the scale on, and to the “ ” position to turn the scale off. Allow 15-30 minutes for the scale to warm up before use.
BC Series EN-8 Zero Operation Center of Zero is indicated by the 0 annunciator. Weight Piece Weight g/pc Count ------ Centr ------ Press ZERO to zero the weight display. “CEntr” will be displayed momentarily before the display is zeroed. Sampling, Calculating Average Piece Weight (APW)
BC Series EN-9 Storing Piece Weight into Memory There are 10 memory locations (0 to 9 numeric keys) available to store APW values. Weight Piece Weight g/pc Count After determining the piece weight (refer to Sec. 4.5 or 4.6), long-press APW for approx. 2 seconds.
BC Series EN-10 4.10 Check-Counting Compares the quantity (count) of an item against a pre-set Hi-Lo range. Weight Piece Weight g/pc Count --Hi-- To initiate entering Hi-Lo parameters: Press Hi/Lo. Enter the desired “Hi” limit value High (Hi) limit value...
BC Series EN-11 SCALE SETTINGS Long-press TARE to enter into the user-selectable scale settings (Setup mode). In Setup mode: o Press Sample to step through available settings o Press Tare to accept the displayed setting and proceed to the next Setup parameter Press C at any time to exit from the Setup mode.
BC Series EN-12 Zero Return Range Weight Piece Weight g/pc Count t.rAtE ------ Sets the level in which the zero point is stable; the higher the setting, the more stable. Default Setting Zero Return Range Internal Count (disregard) The following settings are available:...
3000.0 NOTE: Press Zero at any time to abort during the calibration process. TROUBLESHOOTING The following table lists common problems, possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact Ohaus or your authorized Ohaus dealer. Symptom Possible Causes Remedy Scale will not turn on.
BC Series EN-14 TECHNICAL DATA Model BC15 BC30 Capacity x Readability 3000 g x 0.1 g 6000 g x 0.2 g 15000 g x 0.5 g 30000 g x 1 g Maximum Displayed Resolution 1:30000 1:30000 1:30000 1:30000 Min Recommended Sample Weight Min Recommended APW 0.01g...
No other express or implied warranty is given by Ohaus Corporation. Ohaus Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential damages. As warranty legislation differs from state to state and country to country, please contact Ohaus or your local Ohaus dealer for further details.
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