OHAUS Valor 1000, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 1 - GETTING STARTED
Valor 1000 Series Service Manual 6 Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com
1.6.3 Turning Scale On/Off
Press On/Off to turn the scale on. The scale will find and set the zero weight point
automatically after it displays the software version.
In weighing mode, short press
On/Off for more than 3 seconds to turn the scale off.
1.6.4 Weighing
Once the scale has a stable zero weight and the tare weight of any packaging or
container has been captured, place the product being weighed on the platform -- the
display will show the weight of the product in the selected unit of measure.
1.7 Legal for Trade (LFT)
When the scale is used in trade or a legally controlled application, it must be set up, verified
and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations. It is the responsibility
of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met. As the requirements
vary by jurisdiction, the purchaser is advised to contact their local weights and measures office
for instructions about putting the scale into service.
1.7.1 Settings
Before verification and sealing, perform the following steps:
1. Confirm that the selected unit of measure is permitted by the local weights and
measures regulations.
2. Perform a calibration refer to user manual in Section 4.1.
3. Set the position of the security switch as shown in Section 1.7.3.
1.7.2 Verification
A weights and measures official must perform the verification procedure. Contact the
local weights and measures office for more information.
1.7.3 Sealing
A LFT switch under the sealing cover is used to secure the menu settings. When the
switch is pressed, the menu settings may be viewed but not changed. This sealing
cover is located at the bottom of the scale. Remove the sealing cover with a
screwdriver and then press the switch when the scale is powered on. After that you
will see "
LFt .ON
" is displayed on the screen.
LFT switch cover LFT switch