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OPERATION CONTINUED
INITIAL CALIBRATION
When the scale is first installed, it should be calibrated
to ensure accurate weighing results.
1. Press and hold the
ENTER/Cal
button until CAL is
displayed.
2. When the button is pressed again and released, the
display shows -C- while zero reading is stored. Next, the
display shows the calibration weight value in grams.
3. Place the specified calibration weight (sold separately)
on the pan. See table below for appropriate weights.
4. The display shows -C- while the reading is stored.
When the display returns to the previous application
mode, scale is ready for use.
WEIGHING MODE
Use this mode to measure the weight of a sample in the
selected unit of measure.
1. Press MODE/UNIT/Menu until the desired unit icon is
displayed.
2. Put an empty container on the pan, then press
0/T/On/Off to tare the container weight.
3. Add material to the container. The display shows the
weight of the material.
PERCENT MODE
Use this mode to measure the weight of a sample as a
percentage of a reference weight.
1. Press MODE/UNIT/Menu until Set.rEF and the % icon
are displayed.
2. Press No to use the reference weight in memory and
proceed to step 6.
3. Press Yes to establish a new reference weight. Scale
display will now blink until reference is stored.
4. Put an empty container on the pan, then press
0/T/On/Off to tare the container weight.
5. Add the desired amount of material to the container,
then press ENTER/Cal to store the displayed weight.
The display shows 100%.
6. Replace the reference material with new material.
The display shows the percentage of the sample
compared to reference weight.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY MODE
Use this mode to measure the specific gravity of a sample.
1. Press
MODE/UNIT/Menu
until Set.rEF and the S icon are
displayed.
2. Press
No
to use the reference weight in memory and
proceed to step 6.
3. Press
Yes
to establish a new reference weight. Scale
display will now blink until reference is stored.
4. Put an empty container on the pan, then press
0/T/On/Off
to tare the container weight.
5. Fill the container with water, then press
ENTER/Cal
to
store the displayed weight. The display shows the water
weight with the S icon blinking.
6. Replace the water with the same volume of sample
material, then press
ENTER/Cal
. The display shows the
specific gravity of the sample.
FLUID OUNCE MODE
Use this mode to measure the fluid ounce volume of a
sample.
1. Press
MODE/UNIT/Menu
until the FL icon is displayed.
2. Put an empty container on the pan, then press
0/T/On/Off
to tare the container weight.
3. Fill the container with sample material. The display
shows the volume of the sample.
LEGAL FOR TRADE
When model V31XW3 (H-4597) or V31XW6 (H-4598) 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.
SETTINGS
Before verification and sealing, perform the following steps:
1. Set the security switch on the underside of the scale
to the OFF position. (See Figure 2)
2. Set LFT to OFF under Setup menu.
3. Calibrate the scale.
4. Enter the Units menu.
5. Set the desired units of measure to ON.
6. Exit the Units menu.
CALIBRATION WEIGHTS
Uline Model No.
H-4597
H-4598
Ohaus Model No.
V31XW3
V31XW6
Calibration Weights
3 kg
6 kg
Figure 2
Security Switch
ON
OFF
