REFCO REF-METER-OCTA - Manual (Page 7)

English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide
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Quick Start
To operate the REF-METER-OCTA as a basic weigh scale, perform the following steps:
Setup
1. Unpack the scale as described in the “Unpacking the REF-METER-OCTA” section
below.
2. Install the batteries into the control box as described in the “Battery Installation” section
below.
3. Place the Weighing Platform on a firm, level surface.
4. Turn the REF-METER-OCTA on by pressing .
5. Select the proper measurement units by repeated pressing . The units will cycle as
follows:
kilograms Ö pounds Ö pounds and ounces Ö ounces
6. Select the desired display resolution by repeatedly pressing as described in the
RESOLUTION section.
Basic Weighing Operation
1. If using a container to hold the objects being measured, place it empty on the center of
the platform.
2. Press to “zero-out” the scale. The display will read zero.
3. Place the material to measure in the container or on the center of the platform.
4. Read the weight on the display.
5. A positive number indicates the applied weight is greater than the zero value. A
negative number indicates the applied weight is less than the zero value.
6. Turn the REF-METER-OCTA off by pressing down.
7. To conserve battery life, the REF-METER-OCTA will turn itself off after 30 minutes of
inactivity, unless it is currently running a program (see Programming section). The last
state of the REF-METER-OCTA will be restored upon power-up.