Zero
- This key sets the indicator to display zero provided the following conditions are met:
1. The indicator is displaying Gross weight.
2. The displayed weight is within the zero reset range that is programmed in F4 of the Setup
(“F”) Menu.
3. The scale is not in motion.
4
. The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
Zero/Off
– Same as ZERO key except when held for five seconds, shuts the unit off (battery
owered indicators only).
p
Net/Gross
- This key toggles the indicator between Gross weight and Net weight only if a
are has been established.
T
Tare
- This key is used to establish a Tare provided the following conditions are met:
1. The indicator is not at or below Gross zero.
2. The scale is not in motion.
3
. The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
Print -
This key is used to send weight information out to the serial port provided the following
conditions are met:
1. The scale is not in motion.
2
. The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
ON/Print –
Same as PRINT key except when the unit if off, turns the unit on (battery powered
indicators only).
7.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
7.3.1 WEIGHING AN ITEM
1. Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the lb/kg key until that unit is indicated on
the display.
2. If necessary, press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the object to be weighed on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to
stabilize. If the item weight exceeds the scale’s weight capacity, it displays “
❐❐❐❐❐❐
”.
4. Read the weight shown on the display.
7.3.2 TARING AN ITEM
To weigh an item in a container, the weight of that container must first be subtracted from the
overall weight to obtain an accurate weight reading. This is known as taring.
1. Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the lb/kg key until that unit is indicated on
the display.
2. If necessary, press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the empty container on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to stabi-
lize.
4. Press the TARE key. The display shows zero weight and turns the NET annunciator on.
5. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to stabi-
lize.
6. Read the weight shown on the display.
7. You may toggle between the gross weight and the net weight by pressing the
NET/GROSS key.
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