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CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION
3.1
CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
The indicator contains two main setup menus: The Setup (“F”) menu which configures the indicator
to your weigh platform and the User (“A”) menu which configures the serial communication port
and enables some user options. The Setup and User menus consist of several menu selections, each with
its own sub-menu of choices.
To set up the indicator, you must first enter the appropriate menu mode. Once there, four of the front panel
keys become directional navigators to move around in the menus, and one key is used to save or SET the
selections.
3.2
SETUP (“F”) MENU
3.2.1 ENTERING THE SETUP MENU
1. Power off the indicator by unplugging the power source.
2. Remove the back cover and locate jumper JP4.
3. Position the shunt block as shown at right.
JP4
Note:
On certain models, the shunt block position will be exactly the opposite.
4. Power on the indicator by plugging in the power source. The indicator shows ” F 1” to
indicate that you are in Setup Menu mode.
3.2.2 NAVIGATING IN THE SETUP MENU
Use the directional keys shown in Figure 3-1 to move around in the Setup Menu Chart
shown in Figure 3-2 on the following page.
1. To move to a new “F” heading, use the TARE (left) or PRINT/ON (right) key to move
right or left in the Setup Menu Chart.
2. To move to the selection level, press the ZERO (down) key once. The current saved
selection is shown.
3. To view the available selections for the current “F” heading, use the TARE (left) or
PRINT/ON (right) key to move through the selection field.
4. To save a new selection, press the NET/GROSS (Set) key .To exit without saving,
press the PRINT (up) key to return to the current “F” heading.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 until the Setup Menu is programmed.
SET
Figure 3-1: Setup Menu Key Assignments
