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System Operation
Basic Menu Operation
The scale operating system uses a menu driven interface that is both intuitive and easy to use. To access the setup menu
press the MENU/BACK key.
There are two basic menu types. The first is a simple list of items. To select an item in the list, use the UP and DOWN
ARROW keys to line up on the desired item and then press ENTER.
The second type of menu is a horizontal list displayed along the bottom of the screen. These menu items indicate operations
to be performed. To select one, use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to select the desired item and then press ENTER.
Horizontal menus may show a single or double headed arrow on the right side to indicate that there are more selections to the
left and/or right that are not displayed.
Horizontal menus and lists are often used together to perform an operation on a specific item. For example, to delete a tare
entry, use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired tare from the list, then use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to
select the menu item “DEL” in the horizontal menu. Pressing ENTER will perform the operation.
Selecting menu items will often lead to other menus, sometime drilling down several levels deep. Use the MENU/BACK key to
back your way out. Continuing back will eventually bring you back to the top, which is the main weight display screen. Consult
the menu tree in the back of the manual for help in navigating menus.
Tare Functions
The tare function allows you to temporarily remove from the display any weight that may be on the platform. Tare weights are
often used in filling processes. For example, the user will place an empty box on the platform. The scale will indicate the
weight of the box. The user then presses the TARE key. The scale will now indicate a weight of zero, and will switch to the
NET mode. The box can now be filled. The scale will read out only the weight of the material. Switching to the GROSS mode
will show the weight of the material plus the weight of the box. To clear any active tare, press and hold the TARE key.
Defining, Editing and Storing Tares
Tares can also be taken, named, activated and stored permanently through the setup menu. Go to menu SETUP
MENU/TARES. A list of all tare definitions will be shown. To add a new tare, line up on NEW in the lower menu and then press
ENTER. A new tare will be added to the list with the default description of Tare #XXX. The number XXX is assigned by the
system by counting up the number of tares and then adding one. It is possible that after adding and deleting a few tares that
two tares will have the same description. This is acceptable, albeit confusing, and the description can be changed later. This
new default tare will have a weight value of 0.00 lb when first created.
Editing Tares
You can edit any tare by using the arrow keys to line up on it and the “EDIT” function in the lower menu and then press
ENTER. The next screen will show the tare with it’s description and weight value in pounds. The lower menu allows you to
change the description (“DESCR”), enter the value directly (“VALUE”) or acquire it automatically from the platform (“ACQUI”).
Deleting Tares
To delete a tare from the list simply line up on it and the “DEL” function in the lower menu. Press ENTER to delete it. Once a
tare has been deleted it is removed permanently from memory.
Activating Tares
To activate a tare from the list, line up on it and the “ACTV” function in the lower menu, then press ENTER. The tare will be
made active, the scale switched to NET mode and you will immediately be placed back in the weighing screen you were in
when you accessed the setup menu.
Parts Counting Functions (Series 8200)
Parts counting mode enables you to count parts automatically on the platform. In order to be accurate, the parts you are
counting must be of a consistent weight from piece to piece and be heavy enough to be detectable by the scale. Scales that
have low maximum capacities can count very light parts while scales of heavier capacities can only count heavier parts.
Attempting to count parts that are too light will case the indicator to drift and become non-repeatable.
Parts counting is actually a two step process, first the scale needs to know how much each part weighs. This is called
sample acquisition. Second, the counting mode must be activated with the desired sample.
There are two ways to acquire a sample. One way is to take a quick sample on the platform from the front panel. The other
way is to use the setup menu where samples can be taken, named, stored and activated in a similar manner as tares. Multiple
platform scales have the distinct advantage of allowing you to take your sample on a low capacity platform (to get a very
accurate sample) and do the actual counting on a large capacity platform.
