Fidelity Measurement AFM18, Operation Manual

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6. Instruction for Use
6.1 Power On
Power on this instrument, it will: -
a. Display software number and revision (if any)
b. Display the calibration count value,
c. Display the parameter set count value,
d. Display all display segments,
e. This instrument is now ready for operation.
6.2 Start Weighing
a. If zero weight cannot be obtained when unloaded, press [ZERO] . After
[ZERO] is pressed, the ZERO INDICATOR will appear. Refer to
Specifications for maximum zero range,
b. Always place an object onto platform gently. Excessive force applied to
platform may cause damages to the weight sensor,
c. The weight of the object is displayed automatically,
d. It is a good practice to remove all loads from platform after weighing. It
will prolong the life of the weight sensor.
6.3 About Weigh Unit Conversion
The default weight unit is = kg. Depends on the internal settings, this
instrument supports also g and lb.
6.3.1 Conversion between Metric Weight Units (kg and g)
When 3 or 4 decimal places (0.000 or 0.0000) is selected in F80, reading in g
is possible during normal operation by pressing [UNIT] disregarding to the
setting of F9 .
The weight unit employed before power off will be employed when powered on
again.