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Understanding Y our Scale
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS
zero Clears the display and the tare register. Assigns the pan and whatever
is currently being weighed a value of zero.
count Instructs the scale to begin or continue counting.
setup/cal Instructs the scale to accept calibration or to enter the advanced
function programming mode.
apw Instructs the scale to accept an average piece weight entry or display
average piece weight.
clear Clears the display and the last number entered or function requested,
and displays weight.
Note: — clear sets all counting and weighing registers to zero.
tare Assigns weight on the pan as the "tare" or container weight, subtracts
the weight from the display and saves it in the tare register, leaving the
display to read "net" or contents weight.
gross Adds weight saved in the tare register to the net weight and displays
the gross weight.
print Sends to a printer (or other peripheral device) information displayed,
along with all stored and programmed fields of information.
conv Converts weighing units (for example, changes from grams to ounces).
accum Stores and sums results of weighing or counting functions.
i.d. Instructs the scale to accept an identification number of up to 25 digits
for use as desired (e.g., a part number or account number.)
./rcl Instructs the scale to recall the value stored in any of the various
registers (tare, accumulate, etc.). Also instructs the scale to enter a
decimal point during numeric entry.
— Instructs the scale to change the sign of a number. Also acts as a
second function key for commands.
0-9 Instructs the scale to enter numerical values given, such as the
number of pieces or average piece weight.