3300-0188-0M Rev L y apex Digital Scale Owner’s 30
ERROR AND OPERATION MESSAGES
The apex® scale is equipped with diagnostic software that tests various portions of the scale's
circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status
message will be displayed. The following lists these messages and their meaning.
Display Meaning
Æ0Å
This symbol appears when the scale weight reading is at center of zero.
This symbol appears if the weight has been manually locked by pressing
the
key.
@@@@@
Thi
s message appears if the
key has been pressed without any
weight on the scale.
#$
The w
eight on the scale weight exceeds scale capacity.
99#
Thi
s message appears if there are too many characters to display. For
example, attempting to display a negative number greater than –9,999
or a positive number greater than 99,999.
!6`
;;
When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced, the
scale display will show !6 on the small upper seven-segment display
and ;; on the large lower seven-segment display. Note that when
the battery voltage drops too low for accurate weighing, the scale will
automatically shut off and you will be unable to turn it back on.
!)
Th
e scale requires calibration. The weight will show as dashes. Consult
your scale service representative.
399`
99!`
99
Consult your scale service representative.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Problem Possible Solutions
Display does not turn on AC Operation:
x Is AC power supply fully inserted into wall receptacle?
x Check wall receptacle for proper AC power. Try another
electrical appliance in same receptacle. Does it work?
x Check circuit breaker.
x Has there been power failure?
Battery operation:
x Check if batteries are installed and correctly.
x If Alkaline, remove old batteries, and replace with new ones.
x If NI-CAD or NiMH, remove discharged batteries and
replace with fully charged ones. Place discharged batteries
in an external charger to recharge.
Incorrect weight is
displayed
Ensure that scale platform is not touching an adjacent object.
Have proper operation procedures been followed?
Weight is not displayed Refer to Error and Operation Messages.