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7.2 KEYBOARD
The keyboard is composed of five function keys. Refer to Figure 7-2 for the overall layout
and key locations.
4
SET
6
2
8
9
NET
GROSS
SAVE
5
0
ZERO
lb
kg
TARE
7
1
3
DISP T
FIGURE 7-2: Function Keys Layout
7.2.1
FUNCTION KEYS
0 - 9
– These keys allow numeric entry where applicable, such as keyboard tare
entry. The “1”, “2”, “4” and “5” keys also function as arrow keys when in the Setup
Menu mode and User Menu mode. The “0” key also acts as the PRINT key. Press
and hold the “6” key to briefly view the current tare value.
Lb/kg
– This key toggles the indicator between lb and kg units if enabled in the User
(“A”) menu. If a numeric entry is made prior to pressing this key, that value becomes
the current ID number to be printed on the print ticket.
Zero
- This key sets the indicator to display zero provided the following conditions are
met:
1.
The indicator is displaying Gross weight.
2.
The displayed weight is within the zero reset range that is programmed in F4 of
the Setup (“F”) Menu.
3.
The scale is not in motion.
4.
The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
This key also acts as a backspace key during numeric entry.
Net/Gross
- This key toggles the indicator between Gross weight and Net weight
only if a Tare has been established.
Tare
- This key is used to establish a Tare provided the following conditions are met:
1.
The indicator is not at or below Gross zero.
2.
The scale is not in motion.
3.
The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
0 (Print) -
This key is used to send weight information out to the serial port provided
the following conditions are met:
1.
The scale is not in motion.
2.
The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
7.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
7.3.1
WEIGHING AN ITEM
1.
Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the lb/kg key until that unit is
indicated on the display.
2.
If necessary, press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3.
Place the object to be weighed on the scale’s platter and allow the weight
indication to stabilize. If the item weight exceeds the scale’s weight capacity, it
displays “
”.
4.
Read the weight shown on the display.