Fairbanks PC2250 Utility Software - Manual (Page 16)

Section 3: Operation
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Instrument Weighing Functions
The industry uses three terms to describe the apportionment of an object’s weight.
These terms are GROSS WEIGHT, TARE WEIGHT, and NET WEIGHT.
Example: A can of house paint is an object to be weighed.
The empty can is the 'TARE' weight,
the paint is the 'NET' weight, and
together they equal the 'GROSS' weight.
GROSS = NET + TARE
GROSS – NET = TARE
GROSS – TARE = NET
Basic Weighing
Ensure platform is empty, turn the scale ON, press the ZERO key and the display
indicates “0” and is ready for use.
Gross Weighing
1. Press the GROSS/NET key, if required, to set the display to GR (gross).
2. Press the ZERO key, if required, to set scale to “0”.
3. Place container/object on scale platform.
4. Read the gross weight on the display.
Net Weighing
1. Press the GROSS/NET key, if required, to set display to GR (gross).
2. Press the ZERO key, if required, to set scale to “0”.
3. Place container/object on scale (Tare weight).
4. Press the TARE key.
5. Place material in container or add objects (Net weight).
6. Read the net weight on the display.
Gross/Tare/Net Weighing
1. Press the GROSS/NET key, if required, to set display to GR (gross).
2. Press the ZERO key, if required, to set scale to “0”.
3. Place container/object on scale (Tare weight).
4. Press the TARE key.
5. Place material in container or add objects (Net weight).
6. Read the net weight on the display.
7. Press the GROSS/NET key to switch to Gross and view Gross weight.