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Configuring the Scale: FCA
Operating the Scale
Basic Weighing Function
Purpose
The basic weighing function is
always accessible and can be used
alone or in combination with an
application program (Toggle
etween Weight Units, Counting,
Weighing in Percent, etc.).
Features
– Taring the scale
– Assigning IDs to weights
– Printing weights
– Printing ID codes for weights
Factory Settings
Tare:
After stability
Manual/auto print mode:
Manual with stability
Line format:
For other apps/GLP
(22 characters)
Soft Key Functions
isoTST Initiate calibration/adjust-
ment routine
isoCAL Press to start isoCAL
routine
S ID Store ID entered
Under-Scale Weighing
A port for an under-scale weighing
hanger is located on the bottom
of the scale.
FC… BBE, FC…CCE:
§ Open cover plate (1) on the
bottom of the scale
§ Attach the sample (e.g., using a
suspension wire) to the hook (2).
FC… EDE:
§ Use a suitable screwdriver
to remove the cover plate from the
bottom of the scale.
§ Fasten the hook to the cross-bar
(see ”Accessories“).
$ If necessary, install a shield for
protection against drafts
Important Note Concerning Verified
Scales Approved for Use as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU*:
The under-scale weighing port may
not be opened or used when an
approved scaleis being operated
as a legal measuring instrument.
Preparation
§ Turn on the scale: Press e
> The Sartorius logo is displayed
$ To tare the scale, if desired:
Press t
> The
S symbol is displayed
when a verified scale is tared or
zeroed (± 0.25 digits).
Important Note Concerning
Verified Scales Approved
for Use as Legal Measuring
Instruments in the EU*:
The type-approval certificate for
verification applies only to non-
automatic weighing instruments;
for automatic operation with
or without auxiliary measuring
devices, you must comply with
the regulations of your country
applicable to the place of
installation of your scale.
§ You must calibrate the scale
at the place of installation
before using it as a legal
measuring instrument (see the
section entitled “Calibration
and Adjustment” in this chapter)
$ The temperature range
indicated on the verification ID
label must not be exceeded
during operation
* including the Signatories of
the Agreement on the European
Economic Area