Salter Brecknell 800 Series - Manual (Page 30)

Units – This key toggles the indicator among the available weight units if enabled in
the Setup (“F”) menu. Available weight units include lb, kg, pieces and custom unit
.See Chapter 4 for more information. If a numeric entry is made prior to pressing this
key, that value becomes the current ID number to be printed on the print ticket.
Zero - This key sets the indicator to display zero provided the following conditions are
met:
1. The indicator is displaying Gross weight.
2. The displayed weight is within the zero reset range that is programmed in F4 of
the Setup (“F”) Menu.
3. The scale is not in motion.
4. The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
Net/Gross - This key toggles the indicator between Gross weight and Net weight
only if a Tare has been established.
Tare - This key is used to establish a Tare provided the following conditions are met:
1. The indicator is not at or below Gross zero.
2. The scale is not in motion.
3. The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
0 (Print) - This key is used to send weight information out to the COM1 serial port
provided the following conditions are met:
1. The scale is not in motion.
2. The scale is not in overload (see Appendix D for error codes).
Sample – This key works only if piece count is enabled in the Setup Menu. See
Chapter 4 for more information. When pressed, this key activates the sample mode.
If a numeric entry is made prior to pressing this key, that value becomes the current
sample number.
APW – This key works only if piece count is enabled in the Setup Menu. See Chapter
4 for more information. When pressed, this key displays the current APW (Average
Piece Weight) value. If a numeric entry is made prior to pressing this key, that value
becomes the current APW.
NOTE : APW entry works only in lb or kg mode. APW display works in all modes
except custom unit.
7.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
7.3.1 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 upper dashes.
4. Read the weight shown on the display.