VTBAL11
V. 01 – 08/03/2013
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©Velleman nv
6.
Operation
Open the plastic cover and place the scale on a flat, steady
vibration-free surface and.
Press the On/Off button [F] to switch on the scale. After
initialization, the LCD display [D] shows the stable measurement
indication [A] and the zero weight indication [B].
Select the desired weighing unit (gram, carat, pennyweight or
grains) by pressing on the mode button [G]. The selected unit is
shown on the display [C].
Place the weight on the balance as close to the centre as possible.
Wait until the measurement is stabilized ([A]), and read the
weight on the display.
When tare needs to be subtracted, place the tare weight on the
scale and wait until the measurement is stabilized. Press the tare
button [E] to reset the scale to zero; the word ‘ZERO’ [B] is
indicated on the display.
Note that the scale has an auto-power off function. The scale will
switch off after ±60 seconds when no activity is detected.
To calibrate the scale, a weight of exactly 500g (or 2500 carat,
321.5075 pennyweight) is needed.
Press and hold the mode button [G] until the word ‘CAL’ flashes.
Put down the calibration weight and wait until the word ‘PASS’
appears. The scale is now calibrated. Remove the weight
7.
Batteries
Slide the battery cover at the back of the scale open.
Insert 2 new type AAA (LR03C) batteries with polarity as indicated
inside the battery casing.
Close the battery compartment.
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries and do not
throw batteries in fire as they might explode.
8.
Technical Specifications
capacity
500g
resolution
0.1g
tare range
0-500g
operating temperature
0°C ~ 40°C
power supply
2x 1.5V AAA LR03C batteries (incl.)
