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Scale Zero Push Button
The Scale Zero Push Button is used for two functions as described in
Ta bl e 3 . This button has no function on “scanner-only” models.
Table 3. Scale Zero Push Button Functions
EAS-Enabled Systems
Once the system is activated, EAS security tags are automatically deactivated by
passing items over the EAS antenna located beneath the scanner’s platter.
PRESS
DURATION
FUNCTION COMMENT
Momentary Zero Scale
When programmed to do so, the yellow Scale LED should be lit when no
weight is on the scale, indicating scale at zero. If it is not, press the
switch to zero the scale. The unit will sound a “click” upon pressing the
button.
Momentary
(when the
scale’s primary
indication shows
an under zero
condition)
Scale power
cycle
When programmed to do so, and when certain conditions are met,
pressing this button will initiate a scale power cycle. When the scale zero
button is pushed and the weight on the scale is close to zero, the scale
will zero normally like the zero scale function above. Otherwise, the
scale will go through a power cycle. If the scale is able to find zero after
the power cycle, the scale will perform normally. Otherwise, the scale’s
primary indication will display a non-weight indication.
4 Seconds
Scale Diag-
nostics Mode
a
This mode allows system support personnel to troubleshoot problems
with the scale. Cycle power to exit Scale Diagnostics Mode.
a. Diagnostics Mode is meant for use by trained systems support personnel. Users should not need to ini-
tiate this function under normal circumstances.
NOTE
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems are aftermarket options, and
are installed by either Sensormatic
®
or Checkpoint
®
technicians at your site
depending upon which EAS product package is purchased to use with your
scanner.