Salter Brecknell 610 - Manual (Page 9)

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3.2 KEYBOARD
The keyboard is composed of ten function keys and ten numeric keys. Refer to Figure 3-2 for the
overall layout and key locations.
FIGURE 3-2: Function and Numeric Keys Layout
3.2.1 FUNCTION AND NUMERIC KEYS
Zero - This key sets the scale to display zero.
Decimal Point / Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial interface
port provided the scale is in a state of stability. Otherwise, used as the decimal point key when
entering numeric values.
Target- This key is used to set a target for filling and check weighing. Refer to Section 4.3 for
more information.
Sample / Save – This key is used to sample the items currently on the scale’s platter for
piece counting. Refer to Section 3.3.5 for more information. This key is also used to save
settings while in the system setup menus. See Chapter 5 for more information.
Tare - This key is used to establish a Tare provided the scale is not at or below Gross zero.
See Sections 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 below for more information.
MC - This key is used to clear the piece count accumulator.
MR - This key is used to briefly display the contents of the piece count accumulator.
M+ - This key is used to add the currently displayed number of pieces to the piece count
accumulator.
0-9 – These keys are used to enter numeric and alphanumeric data into the scale.
CLR - This key is used primarily to erase a keyed-in value from the display in case an error
has been made. This key is also used to clear the current APW (Average Piece Weight) from
the scale.
Unit Wt / Mode - This key is used to set a keyed-in value from the display as the new APW
(Average Piece Weight). See Section 4.1 for more information. This key is also used to toggle
the scale among the three displayed items: weight, pieces and APW.