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acaia Coffee Scale Operation Manual
Using Your acaia Coffee Scale
Identification
The instructions in this operation manual apply to the acaia Coffee Scale. You have purchased a
quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this
operation manual prior to using the scale.


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  • Page 1 Using Your acaia Coffee Scale Identification The instructions in this operation manual apply to the acaia Coffee Scale. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation manual prior to using the scale.
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  • Page 2 CAUTION: 1. Do not place any hot object directly on the weighing pan. Please use a heat resistant pad under hot objects. 2. Any modification made without the consent of the manufacturer will result in the warranty being voided.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance Introduction Specification Scale Overview Accessories Buttons LED Indicators Battery Charge Chapter 2: Getting Started Preparation Charging and Setup Chapter 3: Basics An Overview of Operation Structure Basic Operations Weighing Mode Timer Mode Timer/Weighing mode Chapter 4: Configuration Setup Mode Setup Mode Settings...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Scale At A Glance

    Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance Introduction Thank you for choosing one of our scales. The acaia Coffee Scale is designed and manufactured to the most rigorous standard to give you the best coffee brewing experience. Start by checking that your acaia Coffee Scale box contains all the parts listed below: "...
  • Page 5: Scale Overview

    Scale Overview Weighing Pan Scale Front Power Key LED Display Tare Key Scale Back Micro-B USB port *Note: For the best Weighing Pan performance, place the weight in center of weighing platform. Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Micro USB Heat Resistant Pad Charging Cable Micro-B Type A Buttons Function Example Power Turn on Press and hold for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Button Turn off Press and hold for over 3 seconds to turn off the scale. While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 1 second to switch Switch mode mode: Weighing Mode / Timer Mode / Timer/Weighing Mode.
  • Page 7: Tare Operation

    A fully charged battery will last for about 25 hours of use. Battery percentage can be viewed via acaia APP. It is not recommended to let the battery run out completely before charge. Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Preparation This scale is intended for indoor use. Select a work place that is stable, vibration-free and, if possible, a horizontal location for the weighing platform. Do not locate the scale near any equipment/instrument which contains magnets. Avoid places where room temperatures are unstable.
  • Page 9: Charging And Setup

    Charging and Setup To use AC adapter instead of the built-in battery, plug the USB cable into the Micro-B USB port located on the back panel of the scale. Press button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Please make sure to use a heat resistant pad under hot objects. Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Basics

    Chapter 3: Basics An Overview of Operation Structure *Note :The dashed line applies to firmware 1.72+, indicating that the default Timer Mode is turn off. *To obtain the firmware version, please see Appendix C. Getting Firmware Version for more details. Chapter 3: Basics...
  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Turn On Press and hold button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Turn Off Press and hold button for 3 seconds to turn off the scale. Switch Modes Press and hold button for 1 second each time to toggle through different modes. Note :The dashed line applies to firmware 1.72+, the default Timer Mode is turn off.
  • Page 12: Weighing Mode

    Weighing Mode Display There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: grams and ounces. The readability is 0.1g for grams and 0.005oz for ounces. 0.0]. when the weighing unit is in gram. The LED display shows [ The LED display shows [ 0.000]. when the weighing unit is in ounce. Operation 1.
  • Page 13: Timer/Weighing Mode

    Timer/Weighing Mode Display(For firmware 1.2 to 1.62) 1. The LED display shows [ 0. 0.0] in Timer-Weighing Mode with timer on the left and the weight value on the right. 2. The timer displays from 0 to 59 seconds in cycle and will reset when reaching 60 seconds. When it resets, the LED indicator on the left lights on in orange to let you know that more than 1 minute has passed.
  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Configuration

    1. Press and hold button while turning ON the scale. When the LED display shows [ :ACAIA ]and then[ SEt ] , press and hold button for another 1 second without releasing buttons when the display shows [ F.0000 ]. with the very button.
  • Page 15: Setup Mode Settings

    Setup Mode Settings
 Chapter 4: Configuration...
  • Page 16: Auto Switch Off Settings

    1. When Auto Zero setting is off or disabled, the initial weight on weighing pan must be less than 50% of capacity, i.e., less than 1kg for acaia Coffee Scale before the scale is turned on ; otherwise, an error [ Er.303 ] occurs. When the error occurs, the scale would not work until the initial weight on weighing pan is cleared.
  • Page 17: Zero Range Settings

    2. If Zero Range is set to 100, the range for zero-setting will be 100% of the capacity, i.e., +/- 2kg for acaia Coffee Scale. Therefore, instead of tare operation, zero operation would be executed in this setting whenever button is pressed.
  • Page 18: Weighing Resolution

    Weighing Resolution [ rESoL ] 1. The default Weighing Resolution is set to [ dEFAUL ]: the division is 0.1g under weight of 1000g and 0.5g from 1000g to 2000g. button to switch the weighing resolution between [ dEFAUL ] and [ hiGh ].
  • Page 19: Appendix A. Smart-Calibration

    Appendix A. Smart-Calibration If you decide to calibrate your scale, it will only be as good as the accuracy of the calibration weights you use. It is recommended to use standard weights of 500g or 1000g. *Note : We recommend standard weights with class F or F Advanced Operation Structure *Note :The dashed line is for firmware 1.72+, the default Timer Mode is turn off.
  • Page 20: Calibration Mode

    Calibration Mode 1. While the scale is in Weighing Mode and the weighing unit is in gram, press button quickly CAL ] and then [ 500 ]. multiple times until LED display shows [ 2. Here is an example of using 500g for calibration. Place a 500g standard weight on scale and wait for the scale to execute calibration procedure.
  • Page 21: Appendix B. Error Codes

    Appendix B. Error Codes Error Code Error Code Description 100 Code error 101 EEPROM error 102 AD read error Over load: the weight is over the maximum capacity. Under load: the weight is under the minimum capacity. 303 Unable to make zero point, for the initial weight exceeds the limit (50% of capacity). 304 Weight calibration error.
  • Page 22: Appendix C. Getting Firmware Version

    Appendix C. Getting Firmware Version Operations while turning on the scale. When the LED display shows nACAIA and then 1. Press and hold SEt, release 2. For version 1.2(some of early birds), the LED will display rEu-1.2. For version 1.3, the LED will display rEu-1.3. For version 1.4, the LED will display rEu-1.4.
  • Page 23 All rights reserved. No part of the operation manual may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any form by photocopying, microfilming, reprinting or any other method, in particular electronic means, without the written agreement of acaia. © acaia, Cupertino, CA, 2014.

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