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IV. Operation

1. 

Place the scale on a flat, level surface and press the 

ON/OFF

 key to turn the scale on.

2.  Once the start-up process completes and the scale 

goes to zero you are ready to weigh.

3.  Place the quantity to be weighed onto the weighing 

platform.

4.  Wait a couple seconds for the display to stabilize 

before taking a weight reading.

V.  Auto-Off Feature

1.  To disable or enable the auto-off feature, use the 

switch on the underside of the scale.

VI. Changing the Unit of Measure

1.  Press the 

MODE

 key to change the scales displayed 

unit of measure.

2.  If the scale is turned off then back on, it will default 

to the last unit used.

• 

AMW-500i, AMW-1000, AMW-2000 Units:

 g (gram) 

 oz (ounce)   ozt (troy ounce)   dwt (pennyweight)

• 

AMW-13 Units:

 lb/oz (pound/ounce)   oz (ounce)   

kg (kilogram)   g (gram) 

VII.  Using the Tare Feature

You can use this scale’s tare feature to subtract the weight 

of an empty container or vessel for net weight determination. 

NOTE: The weight of the container will subtract from the 

available capacity. 

1.  Place the empty container or vessel on the weighing 

platform.

2.  Press the 

TARE

 key once. The display will then 

Summary of Contents for AMW-500i

Page 1: ...American Weigh Scales AMW 500i 500 x 0 1g AMW 1000 1000 x 0 1g AMW 2000 2000 x 0 1g AMW 13 13lb x 0 1oz User Manual AMW BENCH Copyright 2010 American Weigh Scales Inc All rights reserved Rev 2 1 ...

Page 2: ...ng calibration and adjustment if available Store your scale in a clean dry location Dust dirt and moisture can accumulate on the weighing sensors and electronics causing inaccuracy or malfunction Avoid using your scale in close proximity to strong radio wave emitting devices such as computers cash registers and cordless phones Always weigh on a flat and level surface free from vibrations and draft...

Page 3: ...ode Key Changes displayed unit of measure Tare Key Subtracts the current displayed weight to set the display back to zero See section VI Auto Off Switch Turns the auto off feature ON or OFF Also has a calibration mode setting III Battery Installation 1 When installing the battery make sure the positive and negative contacts are properly aligned Hold Key Calibration Auto Off Switch Mode Key Tare Ke...

Page 4: ... VI Changing the Unit of Measure 1 Press the MODE key to change the scales displayed unit of measure 2 If the scale is turned off then back on it will default to the last unit used AMW 500i AMW 1000 AMW 2000 Units g gram oz ounce ozt troy ounce dwt pennyweight AMW 13 Units lb oz pound ounce oz ounce kg kilogram g gram VII Using the Tare Feature You can use this scale s tare feature to subtract the...

Page 5: ...ing shipping Also due to changes in local acceleration of gravity around the world adjustment is recommended when moving the scale from one location to another To check calibration 1 Place the required calibration weight on the scale and note the displayed value 2 If the displayed value is not within acceptable tolerance see chart below adjustment is required Model Acceptable Tolerance Calibration...

Page 6: ...turn to normal operation Turn the scale off and return the switch on the bottom to Auto Off Enabled or Auto Off Disabled X Troubleshooting Problem Scale will not turn on Solution Check the batteries Problem Displayed weight fluctuates randomly Solution Make sure your workspace is stable and free of any air currents or vibration Problem Displayed weight is inaccurate Solution Perform a calibration ...

Page 7: ...imited Warranty AMW 2000 AMW 13 Max Capacity 2000g 6000g Readability 0 1g 1g Power 1x One 9V Battery Dimensions 1 6 x 6 2 x 7 2 Platform Dimensions 6 0 x 6 0 Warranty 10 Year Limited Warranty XIII Capacity Readability Charts AMW 500i AMW 1000 500x0 1g 17 64x0 01oz 16 08x0 01ozt 321 5x0 1dwt 1000x0 1g 35 27x0 01oz 32 15x0 01ozt 643 1x0 1dwt AMW 2000 AMW 13 2000x0 1g 70 55x0 01oz 64 30x0 01ozt 1286x...

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