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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.
Tare Settings and Tare Definitions
Tares can also be taken, named, activated and stored permanently through the setup menu. Go to menu SETUP MENU/TARES. A list of
options is displayed on the screen, Tare Definitions and Tare Settings.
Tare Definitions
In this screen, 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 its 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.
