Salter Brecknell 304BP - Manual (Page 8)

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3.2 KEYBOARD
The keyboard is composed of eight function keys. Refer to Figure 3-2 for the overall layout
and key locations.
SAVE
ZERO SAMPLE PRINT UNITS
M+ MR MC
ON
OFF
FIGURE 3-2: Function Keys Layout
3.2.1 FUNCTION KEYS
Zero - This key sets the scale to display zero.
Sample – This key puts the scale into sampling mode, which is used for piece
counting. See Section 4.1 for more information.
Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial interface port. The
scale cannot be in motion or in an overload condition.
Units – This key toggles the scale among the available weight units. The available
weight units are lb, oz, g, pieces, %, GN, dwt, ct, ozt and custom unit. To see how to
turn some units off, see Section 5.2.4.
M+ – Pressing this key adds the displayed weight or pieces to the memory
accumulator. See Section 4.3 for more information.
MR – Pressing this key briefly displays the contents of the memory accumulator but
only if the Mem annunciator is lit. See Section 4.3 for more information
MC – Pressing this key clears the memory accumulator . See Section 4.3 for more
information.
On/Off - This key toggles the scale ON and OFF.
3.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
3.3.1 WEIGHING AN ITEM
1. Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the UNITS key until that unit is
indicated on the display.
2. If necessary, press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the object to be weighed on the scale’s platter and allow the weight
indication to stabilize. If the item weight exceeds the scale’s weight capacity, it
displays “oooooo”.
4. Read the weight shown on the display.