Salter Brecknell PS400 - Manual (Page 12)

10 PS150 and PS400 User Instructions
2.3 Functions
2.3.1 Power on
To turn the scale on, press the button marked "ON". The display will first show " 8888"
for approximately two (2) seconds, then display " 00". This indicates that the scale is
ready for use.
2.3.2 Weighing
When the display shows " 00 " it is ready to weigh an object. If the object exceeds the
capacity of the scale by more than 5%, the display will show " oooo ".
Until the overload condition is reached, objects can be placed on the platform, with the
display showing the total weight of all objects on the platform.
2.3.3 Tare Operation
To tare (zero out) a load on the platform (i.e.: the weight of a container), press the button
marked "TARE/HOLD" one time. When this is done, the display will show the value "
00
". This could be followed by the addition of another load, if so desired. The display will
show the sum of all additional loads above and beyond the tared load.
2.3.4 Tare Capability
A load of up to the capacity of the scale can be tared (zeroed out).
When a load is tared, an additional load up to the full capacity of the scale can be
weighed.
Example: If a scale with a capacity of 150 lbs has a load of 20 lbs on that scale is tared
(zeroed out), an additional load or loads of up to 130 lbs can be weighed.
2.3.5 Weight hold
To activate weight the hold feature.
1. Press and hold the [HOLD] button for 3 seconds. The display shows " H_ on".
1a. Weigh Hold is now active, until turned off or the scale goes to sleep.
2. Place a package on the scale, allow the scale weight to become stable.
Remove the package, the weight of the package will remain on the display.
2a. If the loading weight is bigger than the weight that shows on the display, the
displayed weight will be updated by the new weight.
3. To perform another weight hold transaction, press the [HOLD] key to zero the
scale, repeat step 2.
4. To turn off the weight hold feature, press and hold the [HOLD] button for 3
seconds. The display shows "
H_oF".