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OFF 

key to turn the scale on.

3.  Press and hold the 

MODE

 key until the display 

shows “CAL”.

4.  Press the 

MODE

 key again. The display will flash 

“CAL” followed by the calibration weight value (see 

chart on page 5).

5.  Place the calibration weight on the center of the 

weighing platform. Make sure you are using the 

correct weight for your specific model.

6.  Once the weight is accepted, the display will show 

“PASS” then return 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 adjustment

XI. Error Codes

1.  OUTZ

 - Zero range has shifted. Perform calibration 

adjustment. If the problem persists, the load cell may 

be permanently damaged due to overloading.

2.  o-Ld

 - Maximum capacity exceeded. Remove the 

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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