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Figure 4-6. Problem Isolation: Scale

For this error, the 7-segment
display may also show a 'C'.

SCALE START

View the Remote
Display and/or the
Yellow scale status LED
for the scale error code.
Reference the topic,
Scale Error Reporting in
Section 4 for more
information.

Problem is too much
motion at power-up.
Correct excess vibration
in counter if possible.

Increase the scale
motion filter setting by
1. Reference Section 6
for more information.

NO

YES

E__1

shown on

Remote Display/

Yellow LED

Flash once

?

Problem is calibration
lost. Recalibrate the scale
using the procedures in
Section 5.

NO

YES

E__2

shown on

Remote Display/

Yellow LED

Flash twice

?

- Check for debris under platter.
- Verify that the weigh platter
moves freely.
- Remove item(s) from scale.
- Press Scale Zero Button
- If the scale still fails to zero,
recalibrate the scale.

NO

YES

-0-

shown on

RemoteDisplay/

Yellow

LED off

?

NO

NO

NO

YES

Is

problem

fixed

?

NO

Is

problem

fixed

?

NO

YES

YES

Is the

motion filter

at its maximum

setting

?

DONE

YES

Will the

scale

calibrate

?

Problem is scale
communication lost.
Verify cable connections
to/from the scale.

NO

YES

E__3

shown on

RemoteDisplay/

Yellow LED Flash

3 times

?

E__4 shown on Remote
Display/Yellow LED Flash
4 times. Problem is Scale
Load Cell failure.

YES

Is

problem

fixed

?

DONE

DONE

DONE

Call Tech Support

Call Tech Support

If this is a new installation,
make sure any foam packing
pieces have been removed
from the scale cavity before
proceeding. Lift off the platter
to verify, then set the platter
back into position.