Basic operational functions – Fairbanks OMEGA SERIES COUNTING SCALE User Manual
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Section 4: User Operations
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Key
Function
Press to recall total piece count and total weight.
Press to set up sample quantity. (Sample key: multiple sampling
methods are available. (See Sampling.)
Press to set up piece weight. (See Piece Weight Setup.)
Clears the selected data entry.
4.3. BASIC OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS
4.3.1. GENERAL WEIGHING
The Omega Series Counting Scale will perform general weighing and counting
functions.
1. Tare operation
Tare function is utilized when containers are used to hold the material. When
this function is activated, Omega Series Counting Scale will subtract the
container weight or Tare weight from the Gross weight and the end result will
be the Net weight of the material.
This function is an auto tare operation only.
The Tare function may be enabled or disabled through service programming.
Note:
Tare weight is cleared by pressing the Tare key. (
)
2. Alarm
The Alarm function provides a visual or audible indication of the count limit
and weight limit when they are near the preset limit values.
3. Unit
There are two (2) available weight units in the Omega Series scales, pound
(lb) and kilogram/ gram (kg / g). The operator uses the Units key (
) to
switch between units.
4. External Scale
The Omega Series scales may be interfaced to one (1) external scale.