5.0 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY
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KEY DESCRIPTION
Turns the scale on or off
[On/Off]
Initiates the RS-232 transmission
[Print]
Sets functions
[Func]
[Zero]
Sets the display to zero with no weight on the platform.
Sets the display to zero by storing the current weight in the tare memory
[Tare]
• Turn the scale on using the [On/Off] key. After the display is
zero, place an item to be weighed on the platform. The display
will show the weight. The unit will be grams or kilograms as set by
the supplier.
• To zero the display with no weight on the platform, press [Zero].
• If a container is placed on the platform press [Tare] to zero the
display. As material is added to the container only the weight of
the material will be displayed. If necessary press [Tare] again to
add more material if desired. Trying to tare a negative value will
give the error "- VAL".
• If the weight on the platform exceeds the permissible range of the
[Zero] key (±4% of capacity) the message "VAL 4" will be shown
briefly. Either remove some weight or press [Tare] to zero the
display.
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