Salter Brecknell 308BP - 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.
ON
M+ MR MC
OFF
PRINT UNITS SAMPLE ZERO
SET
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.
Units – This key toggles the scale among the available weight units. The available weight
units are g (or kg), lb, ozt, ct, custom unit and pieces. 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.
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.
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.