Vishay VT300 - Status Annunciators; Common Messages

Using the Display and Keys
Understanding the VT300 Display
VT300 User’s Guide, Rev. A4 19 Doc # UM-VT300-EN
2.1.1 Status Annunciators
At the left of the display are several icons. A dot shows up next to these to indicate
the current status of the scale or indicator. Status annunciators are often important
to understand what is being shown on the display.
Stable
Active – the scale is stable (necessary for ZERO, T and PRINT).
Inactive – the scale is not stable.
Center of Zero Active – the current weight is at center of zero (or at manual zero).
Inactive – the scale is above or below center of zero.
Net Weight Active – the display is showing net weight.
Inactive – the display is showing gross weight.
S1
Scale 1 Appears on the right of the display to show that the indicator is set to scale 1.
S2
Scale 2 Appears on the right of the display to show that the indicator is set to scale 2.
S0
Sum of scales Appears on the right of the display to show that the indicator is displaying the
sum of the weight on scales 1 and 2.
W1 The scale is currently in weight range 1.
W2 The scale is currently in weight range 2.
2.1.2 Common Messages Shown on the Display
Message Type Meaning
352.0
Weight of the item on the scale.
24509
Approximate number of units on the scale.
319.0
(
active)
Net weight, or number of units calculated after subtracting the container’s weight.
∩∩∩∩∩∩
Over range. The item on the scale weighs more than the maximum capacity of the
scale, or the load cell signal is too high.
UUUUUU
Under range. The item on the scale weighs less than the minimum capacity of the
scale, or the load cell signal is too low.
E15: PWRUP
ZERO
An error has occurred (see chapter 12). In some cases, you can ignore the error and
continue working by pressing ESC.
XXXXXX
Software model number, shown during the power-up sequence.
XXXXXX
Software version issue date, shown during the power-up sequence.
ZERO SCALE
Automatic zeroing, performed at the end of the power-up sequence.
Other types of messages may be shown when you perform specific operations, such
as editing the tare value or displaying battery status.