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5.4 TURN BACKLIGHT (OPTIONAL) ON/OFF 

Follow the below steps to turn on and off backlight (if 

purchased). 

a.  Scale is on 

b.  Press and hold 

ZERO 

until backlight is activated;

 

or press 

MODE

 to shift between metric and avoirdupois 

weight to turn on and off backlight 

 

When  backlight function is employed,  it will 

automatically turn off when a stable weight remains for 

25 seconds or a zero weight is detected and remains stable 

for 10 seconds. Backlight will be automatically turned 

on again when a new weight is detected or when any key 

is pressed. 

 

5.5 SET DISPLAYED VALUE TO ZERO WHEN UNLOADED 

By pressing 

ZERO, 

weight displayed will be set to zero 

and 

ZERO INDICATOR

 appears. 

Refer to 

SPECIFICATIONS 

for maximum zero range. 

 

NOTE: 

-When the operating environment is unstable, scale 

memorizes the command and will take place when 

environment is stable

 

5.6 TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER 

When a container is used, follow the steps below to 

manually tare off the weight of container and get the 

net weight. 

a.  Remove all loads away from platter 

b.  Make sure that the 

ZERO INDICATOR

 is on. 

c.  Place the container on the platter. 

d.  Press 

TARE

 

After 

TARE

 is pressed, the 

NET INDICATOR

 will appear. 

 

Refer to 

5.2

 for weighing procedures. Weight displayed 

under is the net weight of the subject matter. Refer 

to 

SPECIFICATIONS 

for maximum tare range. 

 

NOTE: 

-When the operating environment is unstable, scale 

memorizes the command and will complete the command when 

the environment is stable

 

 

5.7 CLEAR THE TARE FUNCTION 

a.  Remove all loads from platter  

b.  The tare effect will be cancelled:  

 

-Automatically if automatic tare  function is 

Summary of Contents for APM-15

Page 1: ...EFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS SCALE DECEMBER 2003 REV 2 Specifications subject to change without prior notice CONTENTS 1 INSTALLATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION 4 INITIAL SETUP 5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7 DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPENDIX ERROR CODES ...

Page 2: ...s unit or conduct any trouble shooting other than that listed in TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 SPECIFICATIONS Model No Capacity Max Division e APM 6 Non NTEP 6kg 15lb 0 002kg 0 005lb APM 15 NTEP 15kg 30lb 0 005kg 0 01lb APM 30 NTEP 30kg 60lb 0 01kg 0 02lb APM 60 NTEP 60kg 150lb 0 02kg 0 05lb APM 150 NTEP 150kg 300lb 0 05kg 0 1lb Tare Range 1 3 Max e Power on Zero Range Ó10 Max Zero Range Ó2 Max Min Load 20e ...

Page 3: ...MC KEY Press MR and ZERO simultaneously to clear weight from memory 8 LO BAT INDICATOR This indicator appears when input voltage is below the lowest input limit Check the power supplied to the indicator 9 ZERO INDICATOR This indicator appears to indicate zero weight status 10 NET INDICATOR This indicator appears to indicate the tare function is in operation and weight shown is net weight 11 M INDI...

Page 4: ... of display g Press TARE to quit and ON ZERO to restart the scale 4 2 2 Select Auto Power Off Setting The scale is equipped with Auto Power Off Function The scale will power off automatically if it is not used for 4 minutes Follow the below steps to enable disable Auto Power Off Function a Scale is off b Press and hold TARE then press ON OFF c Scale displays F 1 d Press TARE three times e Scale di...

Page 5: ...a Connect the load cell signal and power to the indicator properly b Place the scale on a level and firm surface c The indicator is turned on d The ZERO INDICATOR is on If not press ZERO to set display to zero 5 2 WEIGHING a Always place an object onto the scale gently Excessive force applied to platter may cause damage to weight sensor b The weight of the object is displayed on the indicator auto...

Page 6: ...um zero range NOTE When the operating environment is unstable scale memorizes the command and will take place when environment is stable 5 6 TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER When a container is used follow the steps below to manually tare off the weight of container and get the net weight a Remove all loads away from platter b Make sure that the ZERO INDICATOR is on c Place the container on the ...

Page 7: ...mmand and willcomplete the command when the environment is stable NOTE 3 Data stored in memory will be cleared when switching to different weight unit 5 8 2 Memory Recall Press MR to recall total accumulated weight from memory After MR is pressed indicator displays P X X Means the number of transactions accumulated then a flashing value The flashing value is the total accumulated weight stored in ...

Page 8: ...atus is detected during power on indicator shows P_OFF and the indicator will be powered off automatically 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Indicator cannot be turned on Check Is the indicator powered properly Action Check power supply to indicator Symptom Indicator turned off automatically Check Is Auto Power Off Function employed Action Refer to 4 2 2 to disable Auto Power Off Function Check Is the LO...

Page 9: ...ale placed on a level surface Action Install the scale on a level surface Check Is the scale affected by airflow vibration or RFI Action Position the scale away from all disturbances Check Is the indicator calibrated correctly Action Contact your dealer 7 DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 Clean the indicator with a soft and damp cloth If necessary apply a mild detergent 7 2 Do not use any harsh abras...

Page 10: ...ator will shut off after this message appears Error Error during calibration Case 1 The 1st calibration weight entered is less than 1 3 of rated capacity Case 2 The 2nd calibration weight entered is over the rated capacity Case 3 The span value is not within the acceptable range ...

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