Basic operational functions, Gross, tare and net weight, Working example – Fairbanks 1129 SERIES Dual Platform Counting Scale User Manual
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Section 4: User Operations
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4.3. BASIC OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS
4.3.1. Gross, Tare and Net Weight
There are three terms used when weighing a product.
The
NET WEIGHT
(product only) is the
GROSS
WEIGHT
(total amount) minus the
TARE WEIGHT
(container only).
NET WEIGHT
= Gross Weight – Tare Weight
WORKING EXAMPLE
A full can of house paint is an object to be weighed. The empty can is the
TARE
weight. The paint is the
NET
weight. Together they equal the
GROSS
weight
There are two Tare Operation types.
–
AUTO TARE
– The Tare function may be enabled or disabled through
Service Programming.
–
MANUAL TARE
– Manually entering a tare weight using the numeric
keypad, then pressing the
TARE KEY
.
ALARM
The Alarm function provides a visual or audible signal of the count limit and weight
limit when they are near the maximum values.
UNIT
The two (2) available weight units in the Omega Series scales is the pound (lb) and
kilogram / gram (kg / g).
– The operator uses the
UNITS KEY
to switch between units.
EXTERNAL SCALE
The Omega Series scales may be interfaced to one (1) external scale.
Using the 1129 Series Scale, the Omega Series Instrument interfaces with the
remote one thousand pound (1000 lb.) capacity portable platform.
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