MSI MSI-8000, Operator'S Manual

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Operation 11
To Tare and display the NET tension
1. Press
TARE
, the tension reading must be stable within the motion window for the
tare function to work.
2. The Dyna-Link digits display - and the tension mode changes to NET.
3. The backup memory in the
MSI-8000
stores the tare reading, and can restore it even
if power fails.
To Clear the Tare and revert to Gross Tension
1. Press
TARE
, the
NET
annunciator turns off.
2. Absence of the NET annunciator is the only indication that you are in Gross Tension
mode.
Note
To view the Gross tension without clearing the Tare Value, program a
function key to the function “NET/GROSS.”
Tare- Rules for Use:
• Only positive gross tension readings can be tared.
• The stable annunciator must be on. The tension/force reading must be stable.
• Setting or changing the tare has no effect on the Gross zero setting.
• Taring will reduce the apparent over range of the scale. For example, taring 100
pounds of rigging on a 1000 lb scale, the scale will overload at a net tension of 900 lb
(1000-100) plus any additional allowed overload (usually ~4% or 9d).