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9. Basic Operation
9.1 Power Instrument On & Off
• To power on: - press [On/Off] and then release.
• To power off: - press [On/Off] and then release.
9.2 Power on Countdown Process
After powered on, instrument goes through the power on countdown process and displays the below information.
1. Software number.
2. Software version number in the format of U XXX.
3. Display all numeric segments and indications.
4. Calibration count value.
5. Parameter set count value.
6. Capacity & division in the format of Max plus 1 division.
7. Depending on the internal function number F28 setting, instrument may ask for operator number input.
If this is the case: -
• Input 4-digit operator number, or
• Press [CE/x10] to skip operator number
8. Press [Print/M+] to enter,
9. At this point, instrument is in Weighing mode and is ready for operation.
9.3 Operator Number
If F28 is set to Yes, instrument will ask for operator number input during the power on countdown process.
• Input operator number: - when prompted, input a 4-digit operator number and press [Print/M+].
• To clear operator number: - when prompted, press [CE/x10] and press [Print/M+].
Once an operator number is inputted, instrument will transmit the number inputted in Lab 1, Lab 3, Lab 4 and
Lab 5 output format.
9.4 Warm-Up Time
Allow a warm-up period of not less than 60 seconds after power-on before using.
9.5 Keyboard Lock
When keyboard lock is enabled in F20, only [On/Off], [Zero], [Tare] and [On/Off] keys can function during
normal operation.
9.6 Loading & Weighing
• Always place an object gently. Excessive force/shock applied may cause unrecoverable damage to the
weight sensor.
• It is a good practice to remove all loads after weighing. It will prolong the life of the weight sensor.
9.7 Manual Zero
If zero weight cannot be obtained when unloaded, press [Zero]. Zero Indicator lights up when instrument is at
zero status.