Salter Brecknell PS400 User Manual
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PS150 and PS400 User Instructions
1 General Information and Warnings
The Model PS 150 is a 150lb Digital Receiving Scale. The Model PS 400 is a 400lb
Digital Receiving Scale. Both units are powered with batteries. The scale is equipped
with a movable display that can be placed on the work surface or mounted to the wall.
1.1 About this Manual
This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.1.1 Text Conventions
The keys used to interface with the PS 150 and PS 400 are located on the front panel
of the indicator. The keystrokes are shown in BOLD incased between brackets. (e.g.
[ZERO])
Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.
1.1.2 Special Messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative
level of hazard.
CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.