Introduction
Chapter 1
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Key(s) Description
Enter data or answer “YES” to a question.
Enable/disable alpha entry mode. Refer to page 3-51 for setup
information.
Turn the scale on or off. Model 675 only.
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Numeric keys used to manually enter a value for tare weight, average
piece weight, sample size etc.
M
ULTIPLE KEY FUNCTIONS
Keys Description
and
Press at the same time to default database on power up.
and
Press at the same time to backspace during an alpha entry.
A
LPHA
E
NTRY
The Model 672 and Model 675 provide quick and easy alpha entry. The [ALPHA] key becomes the “ALPHA
ENABLE/DISABLE” key in the weigh mode when set at P806. The alpha characters assigned to each
numeric key mimic a telephone layout with the addition of the [0/space] key. This allows additional ASCII
characters to be accessed via the decimal point key. The display will show a while an alpha entry is in
progress and > when the ALPHA entry mode is disabled. If the ALPHA graphic icon is enabled, it will also
show of the display if an alpha entry is in progress.
C
HARACTER ENTRY
When alpha characters and other non-numeric characters are to be entered using the front panel keypad,
use the [ALPHA] key to "build" the entry:
Press the [ALPHA] key to initialize the alpha entry mode. ALPHA will be shown on the display, indicating
the [ALPHA] key is active. Press the [ALPHA] key again to turn alpha entry off.
Keys [2] – [9] have uppercase and lowercase alphabetic characters assigned to them. The [ . ] key scrolls
through the remaining characters. The [0/
SPACE
] is used for inserting a space. Press the [CLR] +
[0/
SPACE
] keys simultaneously to backspace one character.
To enter characters, press the corresponding number key on the keypad. The first character in the
sequence (depending on the ALPHA mode selected) will appear first. Continue pressing the key before the
timeout occurs to scroll through the characters for that key. Refer to Table 1-3 for character key
assignments.
Table 1-3: Character Key Assignments
Key
Character
[1]
1
[2]
2 A B C a b c
[3]
3 D E F d e f
[4]
4 G H I g h i
[5]
5 J K L j k l
[6]
6 M N O m n o