Operation, Turning the balance on, Warm up – Ohaus AS Series Electronic Balances User Manual

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Moveable FineRange

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Model (AS260D)

The AS260D offers both a fine range (lower capacity/higher readability) and a coarse
range (higher capacity/lower readability). When first turned on, the balance is in the fine
range. It remains in this range until the weight on the pan exceeds the fine range
capacity. When weight on the pan is greater than the fine range capacity, the balance
switches to the coarse range.

For balance with Moveable FineRange

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, please note:

If the weight of the object on the platform exceeds the limit of the Moveable
FineRange

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, the balance will automatically change to the coarse range until either:

1. The load (excluding tare) is reduced to below the limit of the fine range.

-OR-

is momentarily pressed, which tares the balance and reactivates the fine

range.

OPERATION

Turning the Balance ON

With no load on the pan, switch the bal-

ance ON by pressing

. When first

switched ON, all segments of the display
should be on as shown in the illustration.

This display check will be displayed briefly,
then the model number of the balance
followed by a software revision number.

Warm Up

Before initally using the balance, allow
time for it to adjust to changes in environ-
ment. The balance need only be plugged
in to warm up. Recommended warm up
period is 30 minutes.