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Weight Averaging
The weight averaging option allows the scale to display an average weight taken from the platform over a specific time
period. Readings are sampled from the platform forty times per second so a five second average would average 200
readings. Weight averaging can be setup to operate from a front panel key (the “8” key) or to operate on a continuous basis.
Push Button Operation
Pressing the “8” key will start the average. While the average is being taken, the status bar on the bottom of the screen will
display “Avg” and the graph bar will show the amount of time left. When the average is completed the result is locked on the
display and the text “Loc” will be shown on the status bar. While the reading is locked the UNITS, NET/GROSS and other
front panel keys will still operate as normal. To release the lock simply press the “8” key again. While the average is being
taken it can be aborted at any time by
pressing the “8” key.
For Multiple Platforms
For Multiple platforms, if you have selected the Multiple Platform screen, then press the “6” button to perform
weight averaging.
Continuous Operation
When configured for continuous operation, constant averages at the selected time interval will be taken and locked on the
display. The text “Avg” will be shown on the status bar and the time progress shown on the graph line. The average key (the
“8” key) is used to start and stop this process.
Configuring the Weight Average Option
The configuration parameters for the weight average option can be found in the menu SETUPMENU/OPTION
SETUPS/WEIGHT AVERAGING. There are three settable options here.
ACTV Activates or deactivates weight averaging
TYPE Push button or continuous operation
TIME Average acquire time can be set from one to sixty three seconds
Multiple Platform Operation
Your scale has the capability of running up to three input devices at any one time. Normally only one is used, a load cell, and
the scale is programmed to have a single platform containing that load cell. The scale can be configured to run from multiple
platforms there are only a few basic operational differences:
1. An extra display screen is added showing the readings from each individual platform as well as the total weight from
all platforms.
2. When viewing individual platform screens, you can manually scroll through different platforms. Press SHIFT+UP in
sequence or SHIFT+DOWN in sequence to scroll through the platforms. On the primary weight screens the active
platform number is indicated on the bottom of the screen just to the right of the status bar (PL1, PL2 etc).
3. On the extra platform you can just use UP key or DOWN key without the need to press SHIFT key. For example, to
zero platform 2 use the DOWN ARROW to get the indicator on the right side of the screen to point at platform 2 and
then press the ZERO key.
4. An extra menu is inserted in the menu SETUP MENU/PLATFORM SETUPS. This is a menu that shows the
description of each platform and allows you select one for editing.
5. When taking or activating tares, parts counting samples, taking a quick sample or pressing the TARE, UNITS,
NET/GROSS or ZERO key, the operation will be performed only on the currently selected platform.
6. An auto-scroll feature is available in the Platform Setup screen. This feature allows the indicator to scroll through
individual weight screens at specified time intervals. To setup auto-scroll, go to SETUP MENU->PLATFORM
SETUP. Choose any activated platform and press EDIT. Scroll down to MULTIPLATFORM SETTINGS. Press
ENTER. The horizontal options and the screen text should be clear enough to set the correct settings. It is
recommended that the scroll timer should be set no less than 5 seconds. Any number lesser than that can cause
some instability in scale readings.
7. FOR DUAL PLATFORMS ONLY: To show the difference between the two platform scales, do the same steps as
defined in step 6 above. In the MULTIPLATFORM SETTINGS, select Platform Total to be either “Sum” or
“Difference”.
8. If the multiple platform scale has options attached to it, such as RS232, Analog Output, Setpoints, etc. make sure to
read the special notes for that section, if any, that might apply specifically for multiple platform operation.
