Moretti JW Series User manual

MANUAL DE USUARIO
ALIADO DE EMPRENDEDORES
JW
BALANZA EELCTRÓNICA
DE PRECISIÓN

CONTENTS
CAUTIONS
1. INSTALLATION
2. SPECIFICATIONS
3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION
4. INITIAL SETUP
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
6.TROUBLE SHOOTING
7.DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTIONS
1. This unit is legal for trade only when it is
sealed (and/or stamped) and bearing a serial
number. Do not attempt to break the seal (or stamp)
affixed to this balance or remove the serial
number. Contact your dealer for more information
and for after sales service.
2. For most accurate weighing results, do not use
this balance where or when the environmental
conditions fall beyond those listed in
SPECIFICATIONS.
Do not attempt to open this unit or conduct any
troubleshooting other than those listed in
TROUBLE SHOOTING.

1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Check and make sure that the following
accessories are included:
Operation Manual x 1
Balance x 1
Plastic platter x 1
Stainless steel platter cover x 1
Protection cover x 1
Windshield x 1 (for JW-250 & JW-500 only
[JW-1000 optional])
Power adaptor x 1
Contact your dealer if any item is missing.
1.2 Insert the plastic platter into the balance
carefully and secure with the screw provided
before putting on the stainless steel cover.
No excessive force is needed. Excessive force
may damage the weighing sensor.
1.3 Power up the balance
a. Before charging the balance or powering up
with the adaptor supplied, please make sure
the input voltage listed on the back of the
adaptor matches with the local voltage. If
not, do not use it and contact your dealer
immediately.
b. Before first time use, charge the balance
for at least 8 hours to ensure the best
performance.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. Capacity
(Max) Division (e)
JW-250 250g 0.005g
JW-500 500g 0.01g
JW-1000 1000g 0.02g
JW-2500 2500g 0.05g
Tare Range Full Tare Range
Power-on
Zero Range Full Power-on Zero Range
Zero Range ±2%
Min. Load 20e
Weighing
Units
NOTE A
Gram, ounce, pound, troy ounce, grain,
penny weight, metric carat, momme, troy,
tael, tola, dram
Power
Source By Built-in Rechargeable Battery or AC
/DC
Power Adaptor
Operating
Environment 0o~40oC (32o~104oF),
Non-condensed. R.H.≦85%
Specifications subject to change without notice
NOTE A:
To comply with the law of certain countries, some
of the weighing units may be disabled. Contact your
dealer for more information.

3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION
1. OFF KEY
Press this key to turn scale off
2. ON/RE-ZERO KEY
Press this key to a) turn balance on or; b) act as
tare key to set weight displayed to zero
Press and hold this key to turn backlight on and
off
3. MODE KEY
Press this key to switch among the weighing units
available during operation.

4. SAMPLE KEY
Press this key to sample the weight placed on the
platter when engaging the counting function or
percentage function
5. PERCENTAGE FUNCTION
Press this key to enter the percentage function
6. COUNTING FUNCTION
Press this key to enter the counting function or
to move between count or weight display
7. ZERO INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate a zero weight
status
8. NET INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the tare function
is in operation and weight displayed is net weight
9. MODE INDICATOR
This indicator shows current weight unit or
operating mode engaged
“g” indicates the metric unit is being employed
“Pct” indicates percentage function is being
employed
“PCS” indicates counting function is being employed

With the scale off, hold down %/WT. key and press
ON/RE-ZERO to switch on the balance. This area will
indicate the function engaged:
“F0” to set motion filter when at zero
“F1” to indicate the span value
“F2” to light up all the segments
“F3” to select weight unit
“F4” to set Auto Power Off Function
“F5” to set baud rate for RS-232
“F6” to set motion filter when weighing
10. LO-BAT INDICATOR
When this indicator appears, recharge the balance
immediately. Failure to do so may cause
unrecoverable damage to the rechargeable battery
inside the balance

4. INITIAL SETUP
4.1.1 POSITIONING THE SCALE
In order to obtain an accurate weighing result, the
balance must be placed on a strong and level surface.
If required, adjust the leveling feet underneath
balance to obtain a level position. (Use the bubble
level to assist with this)
4.1.2 SET UP WINDSHIELD
(Top cover) x 1
(Window) x 2
(Sliding door) x 2
(Frame) x 2
(Bottom cover) x 1
The windshield consists of 8 components as
illustrated in the above drawing. If any items are
missing, please contact your local distributor for
assistance.
To set up the windshield, please follow the steps
below:

a. Slide the door sideways into one of the slots
in the frames (door handle first as illustrated
in the drawing) and click onto the bottom cover.
The door should be able to slide in and out with
the door stop and door handle acting as a
retainer for the door
b. Repeat the same procedure for the other sliding
door and frame. Both frames with sliding doors
should be securely fixed to the bottom cover
now
c. Remove the platter and place the incomplete
windshield on the balance and fasten it with
the screws provided
d. Replace the platter gently
e. Slide in the windows from the top for both sides
of the balance
Put on the top cover to complete the windshield setup

4.2 INTERNAL SETTINGS
4.2.1 Set Zero Motion Filter
Toensurethebestperformanceunder apooroperating
environment, the user can employ a motion filter
when at zero. Follow the steps below.
a. Turn balance off
Press and hold %/WT., then press ON/RE-ZERO
b. Balance displays the span value and F.1
Press %/WT. until the mode indicator displays F.0
Press MODE to select zero motion filter from 0 to
4. Motion filter is set at 0.5d apart:
-Zero_0 for normal, in which any changes within
0.5d will remain at zero
-Zero_4 for maximum effect, in which any changes
within 2.5d will remain at zero
Press %/WT. to confirm setup
c. Turn balance off and on again and use as normal
4.2.2 Select A Weight Unit
The balance is equipped with 10 weighing units.
Follow the steps below to enable/disable these
units.
a. Turn balance off

Press and hold %/WT., then press ON/RE-ZERO
b. Balance displays the span value and F.1
Press %/WT. until mode indicator shows F.3
Press MODE to select the weighing unit according
to the mode indicator
Press PCS/WT. to turn on or off the selected units
c. To set the unit shown when the balance is powered
on, press SAMPLE when at the selected unit
Press %/WT. to confirm setup
d. Turn balance off and on again and use as normal
4.2.3 Set Auto Power Off Function
The balance is equipped with an AUTO POWER OFF
FUNCTION. Under this function, the balance will
switch off automatically if it is not used for 4
minutes. Follow the steps below to enable/disable
this function.
a. Turn balance off
Press and hold %/WT., then press ON/RE-ZERO
b. Balance displays the span value and F.1
Press %/WT. until mode indicator shows F.4
Press MODE to shift between 0._OFF and 30._OFF
-To enable the AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION, press
%/WT. when 30._OFF appears -To disable the
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION, press%/WT. when 0._OFF
appears

f. Press %/WT. to confirm setup
g. Turn balance off and on again and use as normal
4.2.4 Select RS-232 Baud Rate (For Computer
Connection Only)
This unit is equipped with 3 baud rates with default
setting at 9600 and N.8.1. Follow the below steps
to select the desired speed.
a. Turn balance off
b. Press and hold %/WT., then press ON/RE-ZERO
c. Balance displays the span value and F.1
d. Press %/WT. until mode indicator shows F.5
e. Press MODE to select among br 48,br 96 or br192
f. Press %/WT. to confirm setup
g. Turn balance off and on again and use it as normal
4.2.5 Set Weighing Motion Filter
Theweighingmotionfiltergivesamorestableresult
when the operating environment is poor. Follow the
steps below to set the motion filter.
a. Turn balance off
b. Press and hold %/WT., then press ON/RE-ZERO
c. Balance displays the span value and F.1
Press %/WT. until the mode indicator display F.6
d. Press MODE to select zero motion filter from 0
to 4. Filt_0 provides the least effect and Filt_4
provides the maximum effect against poor

operating environments
Press %/WT. to confirm setup
e. Turn scale off and on again and use as normal

5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
5.1 BEFORE WEIGHING
Make sure that:
a. The platter is inserted correctly into the
balance The balance is placed on a level and
strong surface
Apply windshield if necessary
b. The balance is turned on
The ZERO INDICATOR is on. If not, press ON/RE-ZERO
to set display to zero. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
for maximum zero range
5.2 WEIGHING
a. Always place a load onto the platter gently.
Excessive force or shock may cause damage to
the sensor inside balance
b. The weight of the load will be displayed
automatically
c. It is good practice to remove all loads from
platter after weighing. It will prolong the
lifetime of the sensor inside the balance
5.3 SELECT WEIGHT UNIT
Press MODE to shift among different weighing units
with or without backlight. Refer to 4.2.2 for
internal setting procedures.

5.4 TURN BACKLIGHT (OPTIONAL) ON/OFF
Press MODE to shift among various weighing units
(e.g. “g” without backlight or “g” with backlight)
or press and hold ON/RE-ZERO to turn backlight on
and off.
Even though the backlight function is employed,
backlight will be turned off:
When a zero weight is detected and remains stable
for 10 seconds, or
When a weight remains stable for 20 seconds
Backlight will be automatically turned on again when
weight change is detected or a key is pressed.
5.5 SET DISPLAYED VALUE TO ZERO WHEN UNLOADED
Press ON/RE-ZERO to eliminate a positive or negative
value. After ON/RE-ZERO is pressed, the ZERO
INDICATOR will appear.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum zero range.
5.6 TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER
When a container is used, follow the steps below
to tare off the weight of the container and obtain
a net weight status.
a. Remove all loads from the platter

Make sure that the ZERO INDICATOR is on
Place the container on the platter
Press ON/RE-ZERO
After ON/RE-ZERO is pressed, theTARE INDICATOR will
appear.
Refer to 5.2 for weighing procedures. Weight
displayed is the net weight of the subject matter.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum tare range.
5.7 CLEAR THE TARE FUNCTION
Remove all loads from the platter then press
ON/RE-ZERO. After ON/RE-ZERO is pressed, the TARE
INDICATOR will disappear.
5.8 COUNTING
Press the “PCS/WT” key and the balance will display
“0PCS”. Press the “SAMPLE” key and the balance will
display
S= 20 and “ADD” will flash. Select the sample you
wish to apply by pressing “SAMPLE” (20, 50, 100,
200 or 500)
Place items on the platter corresponding to the
number shown in the display. The display will now
show the sample size, e.g. 20 PCS. Add more items
to the platter and the display will show the total

count.
Tochangetheitemweight,repeattheaboveprocedure.
To return to the weighing mode, press “PCS/WT”
5.9 PERCENTAGE MODE
Press the “%/WT” key and the balance will display
“0.0Pct”. Press the “SAMPLE” key and the display
will show “P = 100.0 ADD”. Put the sample (100%)
on the platter and the balance will beep and display
“100.0Pct”. The balance is now prepared for
percentage weighing. Put an object on the platter
and the display will record a percentage of the
original sample. To return to the weighing mode,
press “PCS/WT” twice.
5.10 RECHARGE THE BALANCE
When the LO-BAT INDICATOR appears, apply the power
adaptor and recharge the balance immediately.
Failure to do so may cause unrecoverable damage to
the rechargeable battery inside the balance. The
balance can remain in operation when being
recharged.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Balance cannot be turned on

Check: Is the balance charged?
Action: Recharge the balance for at least 8
hours before first time use or plug in
the power adaptor before turning the
balance on.
Check Is the power adaptor plugged properly
into both the electrical outlet and the
DC inlet of balance?
Action: Secure both ends of the power adaptor
and try again.
Symptom Balance displays 00000
Check Is the load applied to platter in excess
of the rated capacity of the balance?
Action Remove all loads from platter and try
again.
Symptom Balance displays 00000
Check Is the platter inserted in the balance
correctly?
Action Insert the platter into the balance
correctly.
Symptom Balance turns off automatically
Check Is the AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION
employed?
Action Refer to 4.2.3 to disable the AUTO POWER

OFF FUNCTION.
Check Is the LO-BAT INDICATOR on?
Action Apply the power adaptor and recharge
the balance immediately.
Symptom Rated capacity cannot be reached
Check Is the TARE INDICATOR on?
Action: Turn the balance off. Remove all loads
from platter and turn on again.
Check Anything obstructing the platter?
Action Remove all obstacles.
Symptom Weighing result is not accurate
Check Is the balance positioned in a level
condition?
Action Adjust the leveling feet to obtain a
level condition.
Check Is the balance affected by airflow,
vibration or RFI?
Action: Place the balance away from all
disturbances and apply the wind
shield.
Check Is the balance calibrated correctly?
Action Contact your dealer.
Check Is the correct weight unit employed?
Action Refer to 4.2.2 and 5.3 for weight unit
setting and usage.