Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-905, User Instructions

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10 PC-905 Counting Scale User Instructions
Scale Setup and Operation
3.4 Operation as a Scale
The PC-905 can be used as a bench scale or as a counting scale. The
annunciators indicate when you are in the weigh mode or count mode and
when the unit is configured for pounds, kilograms, grams, or ounces.
While in weight mode, press the UNITS key to change the unit of measure.
Small words at the bottom of the display ( LOBAT , STABLE , TARE, ZERO )
let you know when the battery (if installed) is low, when the scale is stable
(no motion), when a tare is in effect, and when the scale is at zero.
Follow these instructions for operating the PC-905 as a scale:
The scale will power up in the counting mode if a piece weight was active
when powered down.
1. For AC powered models, plug the unit into a grounded 120VAC source.
For battery and AC powered models, the unit will power up when
plugged into the outlet or the battery. If the unit is in SLEEP (standby)
mode, press the
SAMPLE key. . .
If the display shows SLEEP while
powered on AC and not sealed, the
diagnostics test is skipped on
power up .
The scale performs an internal diagnostics test, zeroes the scale,
then displays the count or weight. The scale is in the weigh mode
when the weight annunciator is lit.
2. If necessary, zero the scale by pressing the ZERO key. . .
The zero indicator illuminates.
3. For gross weighing, place the object to be weighed on the scale. . .
Gross weight is displayed.
4. For net weighing, place object to be tared on the scale and press the
TARE key. . .
The tare annunciator illuminates, and zero weight is displayed.
5. Place material to be weighed on the scale.
Net weight of material is displayed.
6. If your scale is hooked up to a printer or PC and the weight is stable,
press
PRINT to transmit data.
Formatted weight and count information is printed. The format is
selectable. See the
Service Manual for information on print
formats.