
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
Ranger
™
(Count) 3000 Series Service Manual
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1.7 LEGAL FOR TRADE
When the scale is used in trade or a legally controlled application it must be set up, verified
and sealed in accordance with local weights and measures regulations. It is the
responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are met.
The Menu Lock switch limits changes to the Cal, Setup, Mode and Unit menus. The switch in
type approved models may set some scale settings as required by the approval agency. The
switch may be secured using paper seals, wire seals or plastic ties.
Note:
When LEGAL FOR TRADE is set to ON (LFT Switch in locked position), the menu
settings are affected as follows:
Calibration (
C.A.L
) menu is not accessible
Unit menu, Auto Tare: are locked at their current setting(s)
Filter is locked at current setting
Stable Range setting is locked at 1d
Zero Range setting is locked at 2%.
Auto-Zero Tracking setting is locked at 0.5d
Stable Only is locked On
Auto Print/ Continuous is disabled
1.7.1 Settings
Before verification and sealing, perform the following steps:
1. Verify that the menu settings meet the local weights and measures regulations.
2. Perform a calibration, see instruction manual.
3. Set the switch to Locked. See figure 1-3.
1.7.2 Verification
The local weights and measures official or authorized service agent must perform the
verification procedure.
1.7.3 Sealing
The local weights and measures official or authorized service agent must apply a security
seal to prevent tampering with the settings. Refer to the illustration below for sealing
methods.
Figure 1-3. Sealing
Paper Seal
Wire Seal
Unlocked Locked with Paper Seal Locked with Wire Seal
Lock Switch