Fidelity Electronics FM180, Operation Manual

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6.3.2 Conversion between Metric (kg and/or g) & Imperial
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(lb) weight
units (F9)
This instrument supports conversion among kg, g and lb. To enable this
conversion function, set F9 = ON. Press [Unit] to shift among various weight
units.
The weight unit employed before power off will be employed when powered
on again.
6.4 Tare off the Weight of a Container
Tare function is used to temporarily set the scale to zero (such as cancelling
the weight of a box or a container) in order to get the net weight result
6.4.1 Manual Tare
When a container is used, follow the below steps to tare off the weight of it
and to get a net weight result.
a. Remove all loads from platform,
b. Make sure that the
Zero Indicator is on. If not, press [Zero] ,
c. Place container on platform,
d. Press
[Tare] ,
e. Net Indicator appears to indicator tare is in effect and weight displayed
display is net weight.
f. To cancel tare effect, remove all loads from platform and press [Tare] ,
g. Net Indicator disappears. Gross Indicator appears to indicator tare
effect has been removed and weight displayed display is gross weight.
6.4.2 Auto Tare
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(F12)
If this function is enabled, this instrument will assume the first stable weight
applied is a container and will tare off the weight of it automatically.
When container is removed and gross weight result = zero, tare effect will be
cancelled automatically.
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To comply with the laws of certain countries and approval requirements, the imperial
weight unit may be disabled. Contact your dealer for more information.
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Set F12 = ON to enable Auto Tare Function