
Reference Manual V1.10
Software Versions 3.xx
X300-621-110
Page 21
5.6.
ZERO Key
When an empty scale has drifted away from a true zero reading, this key is used to
perform a zero adjustment on the scale display. The zero adjustment is stored when
power is removed and is re-used when next powered up.
The amount of weight that may be cancelled by the
<ZERO>
key is limited via an
item in the Setup of the instrument. Refer to Z.RANGE (Allowable Zero Operating
Range)
page 31 for more information.
Long Press:
When the indicator is set to Industrial mode a long press of the
<ZERO>
key will remove any stored zero adjustment. Refer to Industrial vs OIML
and NTEP Modes page 24 for more information on modes.
5.7.
TARE Key
This key is used to temporarily set the scale to zero (such as cancelling the weight of
a carton before performing a filling operation). The display will show the Net weight
and the NET annunciator will be lit.
The
<TARE>
key can operate in all modes (ie. Industrial, NSC, OIML and NTEP).
Refer to Industrial vs OIML and NTEP Modes page 24 for more information.
The weight tared is deducted from the allowable range of the scale, reducing the
maximum weight that can be displayed.
The tare adjustment is stored when power is removed and is re-used when next
powered up.
Preset
Tare
This feature allows the operator to manually enter the tare weight. When a preset
tare weight is being used the instrument will display
Pt
before displaying the net
weight.
Any printing of the tare weight will be followed by the letters
Pt
if a preset tare value
is active.
A long press of the
<TARE>
key will allow editing of the Preset Tare value. Press the
<OK>
key to enter the Preset Tare setting. Change the Preset Tare setting using the
<SEL>
and
<EDT>
keys.
The Preset Tare setting can be cleared by one of two means:
Using a long press of the
<TARE>
key and editing the preset tare value to
zero.
While the gross load is zero;
Using a short press of the
<TARE>
key to retare the instrument in the usual
manner.
OR, Using a short press of the
<ZERO>
key to zero the instrument in the
usual manner.
The tare adjustment is stored when power is removed and is re-used when next
powered up.
5.8.
GROSS/NET Key
This key toggles the weight display between the Gross weight and the Net weight
(provided that a Tare has previously been acquired using the
<TARE>
key).
opto-LINK
This feature is used to temporarily connect a PC to the instrument for calibration