OHAUS Adventurer Pro User manual

Adventurer Pro Balances
Instruction Manual
Balances Adventurer Pro
Guide de lutilisateur
Balanzas Adventurer Pro
Manual de Instrucciones

AV53, AV53R, AV212, AV212R, AV412, AV412R, AV812, AV812R, AV2101, AV2101R, AV4101, AV4101R,
AV8101, AV8101R
Ted Xia
President
Ohaus Corporation, Pine Brook, J USA
Marking Directive Standard
Johan Dierbach
General Manager Ohaus Europe
Greifensee, Switzerland
Ohaus Corporation, 19A Chapin Road, P.O. Bo 2033 Pine Brook, New Jersey, 07058, USA
Declaration of Conformity We, Ohaus Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the balance
models listed below marked with CE - are in conformity with the directives and standards mentioned.
Declaración de Conformidad osotros, Ohaus Corporation, declaramos bajo responsabilidad exclusiva
que los modelos de balanzas indicados a continuación - con el distintivo ,CE - están conformes con las
directivas y normas citadas.
Déclaration de conformité ous, Ohaus Corporation, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité, que les
types de balance ci-dessous cité - munis de la mention «CE» - sont conformes aux directives et aux
normes mentionnées ci-après.
Instrument Type/Tipo de instrumento/Type de instrument: Adventurer Pro
Date: April 30, 2003
73/23/EEC
Low Voltage
Baja tensión
Basse tension
89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic
compatibility
Compatibilidad
electromagnética
Compatibilité
électromagnétique
E 61010-1: 2001
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use  Part 1: General requirements
Requisitos de seguridad de equipos eléctricos de medida, control y
uso en laboratorio  Parte 1: Requisitos generales
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
régulation et de laboratoire  Partie 1: Prescriptions générales
E 61326: 1997 + A1: 1998
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
(Class B)
Equipo eléctrico de medida, control y uso en laboratorio  Requisitos
de compatibilidad electromagnética (Class B)
Matériels électriques de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire 
Prescriptions relatives à la CEM (Class B)

ote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme MB-003 du Canada
These products also comply with the following standards:
315
AS/ ZS4251.1 Emission; AS/ ZS4252.1 Immunity
CA /CSA-C22.2 o. 1010.1-92; UL Std. o. 3101-1
Mark Standard
ISO 9001 Certificate for Ohaus Corporation  Ohaus Corporation, USA was examined and evaluated in
1994 by the Bureau Veritus Quality International (BVQI) and was awarded the ISO 9001 certificate. This
certifies that Ohaus Corporation, USA, has a quality system that conforms to the international standards for
quality management and quality assurance (ISO 9000 series). Repeat audits are carried out by BVQI at
intervals to check that the quality system is operated in the proper manner.

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1. I TRODUCTIO ......................................................................................... E -3
1.1 Description ............................................................................................... E -3
1.2 Features ................................................................................................... E -3
1.3 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... E -3
2. I STALLATIO ........................................................................................... E -4
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................ E -4
2.2 Installing Components ............................................................................... E -4
2.3. Selecting the Location ................................................................................ E -4
2.4 Connecting Power ..................................................................................... E -5
2.4.1 AC Adapter ...................................................................................... E -5
2.4.2 Battery Installation............................................................................ E -5
2.4.3 Turning Power On and Off ................................................................. E -5
2.5 Initial Calibration ....................................................................................... E -5
3. OPERATIO .................................................................................................. E -6
3.1 Overview of Controls .................................................................................. E -6
3.2 Control Functions ...................................................................................... E -8
3.3 Basic Operation ........................................................................................ E -9
3.3.1 Zeroing ........................................................................................ E -9
3.3.2 Taring .......................................................................................... E -9
3.3.3 Changing Units of Measure ............................................................ E -9
3.3.4 Changing Application modes .......................................................... E -9
3.3.5 Printing Data ................................................................................ E -9
3.4 Menu ..................................................................................................... E -10
3.4.1 Menu Structure ............................................................................ E -10
3.4.2 avigation ................................................................................. E -11
3.4.3 Changing Settings ....................................................................... E -11
3.5 Application Modes ................................................................................... E -12
3.5.1 Weighing ................................................................................... E -12
3.5.2 Parts Counting ............................................................................ E -12
3.5.3 Percent Weighing ........................................................................ E -13
3.5.4 Check Weighing .......................................................................... E -14
3.5.5 Animal Weighing ........................................................................ E -15
3.5.6 Totalize ...................................................................................... E -16
3.6 Additional Features .................................................................................. E -17
3.6.1 Weigh Below .............................................................................. E -17
3.6.2 Battery Operation ........................................................................ E -18
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3.7 Balance Settings ..................................................................................... E -19
3.7.1 Calibration ................................................................................. E -19
3.7.2 Setup ......................................................................................... E -20
3.7.3 Readout ..................................................................................... E -21
3.7.4 Mode ......................................................................................... E -21
3.7.5 Unit ........................................................................................... E -21
3.7.6 Print-1 and Print-2 ...................................................................... E -22
3.7.7 RS232-1 and RS232-2 ............................................................... E -23
3.7.8 GLP Data ................................................................................... E -23
3.7.9 GLP Print.................................................................................... E -24
3.7.10 Reset ......................................................................................... E -24
3.7.11 Lockout ...................................................................................... E -25
3.7.12 End ........................................................................................... E -26
3.8 Legal for Trade (LFT) ............................................................................... E -26
3.9 Sealing Access to the Balance Settings ...................................................... E -26
3.10 Printing Data .......................................................................................... E -27
4. MAI TE A CE .............................................................................................. E -28
4.1 Calibration ............................................................................................. E -28
4.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................ E -28
4.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... E -28
4.4 Error Codes List ....................................................................................... E -28
4.5 Service Information .................................................................................. E -29
4.6 Parts ..................................................................................................... E -29
4.7 Accessories ............................................................................................ E -29
5. TECH ICAL DATA........................................................................................... E -30
5.1 Drawings ............................................................................................... E -31
5.2 Specifications ......................................................................................... E -32
5.3 Capacity x Readability ............................................................................. E -33
5.4 Communication ...................................................................................... E -35
5.4.1 Commands ................................................................................ E -35
5.4.2 Connections ............................................................................... E -36
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... E -37
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Adventurer
Pro balances. Please read the manual completely before using the balance.
1.1 Description
The Adventurer Pro balances are precision weighing instruments that will provide you with years
of service if properly cared for. The Adventurer Pro balances are available in capacities from 51
grams to 8100 grams.
1.2 Features
The Adventurer Pro balances include many standard features. These include:
 Battery or AC Adapter operation (AC Adapter included)
 Weighing, Counting, Percent, Check Weighing, Animal and Totalize application modes.
 In-use cover
 RS232 interface
 Integral security bracket
 Weigh below hook
The Adventurer Pro also offers several optional features
 Optional USB interface
 Optional second RS232 interface
1.3 Safety Precautions
Please follow these safety precautions:
 Verify that the input voltage printed on the AC Adapter matches the local AC power supply.
 Only use the balance in dry locations
 Do not operate the balance in hostile environments
 Do not drop loads on the platform
 Do not place the balance upside down, without first installing the cone cover
 Service should only be performed by authorized personnel

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking
Remove the product from the packaging and verify that the following components have been
included.
 Balance  Draft shield (51g model)
 Sub-platform  Draft shield cover (51g model)
 Platform  Wind ring (210g models)
 AC Adapter  Instruction Manual
 In use cover  Warranty Card
Save the packaging to ensure safe transport of the product.
2.2 Installing Components
Remove the cone cover from the top of the balance and store it for future use.
Refer to the illustrations below and install the appropriate components.
2.3 Selecting the Location
Locate the balance on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air current, vibrations,
heat sources, or rapid temperature changes.
Level the balance by adjusting the leveling feet so the bubble is
centered in the circle.
51g 210g 410g, 810g, 2100g,
4100g, 8100g

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2.4Connecting Power
2.4.1 AC Adapter
Connect the AC Adapter to the wall outlet. Connect the plug into the receptacle on the rear of the
balance.
2.4.2 Battery Installation
Install the cone cover to protect the load cell. Turn the balance upside down. Remove the
battery cover. Install 4 AA (LR6) batteries in the compartment, aligning the batteries according
to the + and - symbols.
2.5 Initial Calibration
When the balance is first installed, it must be calibrated to ensure accurate weighing results. Be
sure to have the appropriate calibration weights available before beginning calibration. Refer to
Section 3.7.1.
Press and hold the Menu-Cal button until ME U
is displayed, then release the button.
CALIBRATE (blinking) is displayed.
Press the Yes button to enter calibration menu.
Press the Yes button to initiate span calibration.
Press the E it button at any time to abort
calibration.
First the zero reading is taken. ext the primary
display shows the default span calibration
weight value. Press No to change to an
alternate calibration weight. Press Yes when
the desired calibration weight is displayed.
Place the specified calibration weight on the
platform. After calibration, remove the weight
from the pan.
Press and hold the Off button until OFF is
displayed, then release the button to turn power
off.
Press the On button to turn power on.

For use with CSA Certified (or equivalent approved) power source, which must have
a limited circuit output.
2.4.3 Turning Power On and Off

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3. OPERATION
3.1 Overview of Controls
o. Function o. Function
1 Buttons 8 Leveling feet
2 Display 9 Power connector
3 Platform 10 COM1 port
4 Type Label 11 Lock release button
5 Data Label 12 Security bracket
6 Battery compartment 13 COM2 port (optional)
7 Weigh below opening 14 Level Bubble
1
2
34
5
6
7
8
14
9
1113 12 10

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3.1 Overview of Controls (Cont.)
12 34
o. Description
1 On/Zero Off -Yes button 2Print Unit - o button 3 Function Mode - Back button 4Tare Menu-Cal - Exit button 5 7-segment display 6 Brackets 7 Pound indicator 8 Gram indicator 8 & 21 Milligram indicator 9 Ounce indicator 10 & 11 Carat indicator 11 Tael, Tola, Tical unit indicator 12 Percent indicator 13 &14 Kilogram indicaton 15 Pennyweight indicator
o. Description
16 Memory indicator 17 ewton indicator 17 & 20 Grain indicator 18 Battery charge indicator 19 Pieces indicator 21 Momme, Mesghal unit indicator 22 14-segment display 23 Gross indicator 24 Brutto indicator 25 Preset Tare indicator 26 et indicator 27 Stability indicator 28 Minus indicator 29 Center of zero indicator
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11
12 13 14 15 16
17
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22
23
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3.2 Control Functions
Four multifunction buttons provide the necessary functions to operate the balance.
On/Zero
Off
Yes
Tare
Menu-Cal
Exit
Print
No
Unit
Function
Back
Mode
Primary Function (Short Press)
Secondary Function (Long Press)
Menu Function
Primary
Function
Secondary
Function
Menu
Function
On/Zero
 If balance is off,
turns balance on.
 If balance is on,
sets zero.
Off
 Turns balance off.
Yes
 Accepts the
current (blinking)
setting on the
display.
Print
 Sends current
display value to
the serial
interface.
Unit
 Change
weighing unit.
No
 Rejects the
current
(blinking)
setting on the
display.
 Increments a
value being
entered.
Function
 Operation is
dependent on the
application
mode.
Mode
 Change
application
mode.
Back
 Reverts back to
previous menu
item.
 Decrements a
value being
entered.
Tare
 Performs tare
operation.
Menu-Cal
 Enter the User
menu.
Calibration is the
first sub-menu.
E it
 Immediately exits
menu mode.
 Aborts a
calibration in
progress.

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3.3 Basic Operation
3.3.1 Zeroing
Remove the load from the pan and press the
Zero button to set the display to zero. The
Center of Zero indicator turns on when the
measurement is within + 1/4 d of the zero
setting.
3.3.2 Taring
Tare button - Place the container on the
pan and press the Tare button. et weight
is displayed. To clear the Tare value,
remove the container from the pan and
press the Tare button.
 Auto Tare - Set Auto Tare to O in the
Setup sub-menu. The secondary display
shows PLACE CO TAI ER (blinking).
When the container is placed on the pan,
it is automatically tared and et weight is
displayed. The Tare value is cleared
automatically when the container is
removed from the pan.
 Preset Tare - A preset tare value may be
entered using the xT command in the
command table. To clear the Tare value,
enter a value of 0.0.
3.3.3 Changing Units of Measure
Press and hold the Unit button, release it when
the desired unit is displayed.
Note: If the desired unit is not displayed, it must
be turned on in the Unit menu.
3.3.4 Changing Application Modes
Press and hold the Mode button, release it when
the desired mode is shown on the secondary
display.
Note: If the desired mode is not displayed, it
must be turned on in the Mode menu.
3.3.5 Printing Data
Press the Print button to send the displayed
value to the COM port. The port must have
Auto Print set to OFF.

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CALIBRATION (3.7.1)
Span
Linearity
End Cal
SETUP (3.7.2)
Legal Trade
Auto Tare
Auto Off
Back Light
End Setup
READOUT (3.7.3)
Auto Zero
Filter
Gross Ind.
End Read
MODE (3.7.4)
Weigh
Count
Percent
Check Weigh
Animal
Totalize
End Mode
UNIT (3.7.5)
mg
g
kg
oz
lb
ct
dwt
oz t
G
t HK
t SC
t TW
m
Tical
Baht
Meshgal
Tola
Custom
End Unit
RESET (3.7.10)
Setup
Readout
Mode
Unit
Print-1
Print-2
RS232-1
RS232-2
GLP Data
GLP Print
Lockout
Global
End Reset
LOCKOUT (3.7.11)
Cal
Setup
Readout
Mode
Unit
Print-1
Print-2
RS232-1
RS232-2
GLP Data
GLP Print
Reset
Lock Set
End Lockout
END (3.7.12)
3.4.1 Menu Structure
PRINT-1 (3.7.6)
Output When Stable
GLP Tare
Auto Print
Content um Only Header,
Gross, et, Tare,
Ref, Result, GLP
Layout Line Format
4LF
Form Feed
List
End Print-1
RS232-1 (3.7.7)
Power
Baud
Parity
Handshake
End RS1
RS232-2 (Optional)
Baud
Parity
Handshake
End RS2
GLP DATA (3.7.8)
User ID
Proj ID
Time
Date
End GLP Data
GLP PRINT (3.7.9)
Time
Balance ID
User ID
Project ID
Difference
ame
End GLP Prt
3.4 Menu
PRINT-2 (Optional)
Output When Stable
GLP Tare
Auto Print
Content um Only Header,
Gross, et, Tare, Ref,
Result,GLP
Layout Line Format
4LF
Form Feed
List
End Print-1

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3.4.2 avigation
The Adventurer Pro menu structure consists of three levels. The top level is the main menu which
consists of a number of sub-menus.
Enter
CALIBRATIO SETUP READOUT MODE U IT PRI T-1 PRI T-2
E D LOCKOUT RESET GLP PRI T GLP DATA RS232-2 RS232-1
TOP LEVEL
E D RS232 POWER
BAUD
HA DSHAKE
PARITY
7 EVE
8 OP
7 ODD
7 OP
SECOND LEVEL
BOTTOM LEVEL
The second level of the menu structure is the
sub-menu level. Each sub-menu is a loop
that consists of a number of menu items.
The bottom level of the menu structure is the
menu item level. Each menu item level consists
of two or more settings
Typical Sub-menu
Typical Menu Item
Typical Setting
3.4.3 Changing Settings
To change a menu setting, perform the following steps:
ENTER THE MENU
Press and hold the Menu button until ME U appears on the primary display. Release the button
and the first sub-menu appears on the secondary display (blinking). ote: A blinking display in
the menu indicates a choice must be made using the Yes, No or Back buttons.
SELECT THE SUB-MENU
Press the No button to select the next sub-menu or the Back button to select the previous sub-
menu in the loop. Press the Yes button to select the sub-menu that appears on the secondary
display (blinking). The sub-menu name now appears on the primary display and the first menu
item in the sub-menu now appears on the secondary display (blinking).
SELECT THE MENU ITEM
Press the No button to select the next setting or the Back button to select the previous setting in
the loop. Press the Yes button to select and save the setting on the secondary display (blinking)
as the new menu item setting.
EXITING THE MENU
Press the E it button at any time to quickly exit the menu or select E D sub-menu and press the
Yes button.

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USE
Zero the balance
Place objects to be weighed on the pan.
Example shows a 200 gram weight on a 200
gram balance.
3.5 Application Modes
The Adventurer Pro balance incorporates Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check
Weighing, Animal Weighing and Totalize application modes. The default setting has the weighing
mode turned on and all other application modes turned off. Before using any other application
modes, they must be turned on in the Mode menu.
3.5.1 Weighing
Use this mode to determine the weight of items in the selected unit of measure. The Adventurer
Pro is shipped with grams enabled. Before using any other units of measure, they must be
turned on in the Unit menu.
3.5.2 Parts Counting
Enter this mode to count samples of uniform weight. Refer to paragraph 3.3.4 to enable Parts
Counting.
USE
The primary display shows COU T and the
secondary display shows CLEAR APW?
(blinking) if an APW is stored in memory. Press
No to use the stored APW and begin parts
counting. If CLEAR APW? is chosen or if no
APW is stored in memory, an APW must be
established.
Establishing an Average Piece Weight (APW)
The current weight is shown on the primary
display and the default sample size is shown
on the secondary display.
To change the sample size, Press and hold
the No button to increment the sample size
through the range of 1 to 100. Release the
button when the desired sample size appears
on the secondary display.

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Clearing the APW
Press and hold the Mode button until COU T is shown on the secondary display.
ADJUSTMENTS
The only adjustment for Parts Counting is APW Optimization. APW Optimization is set On or Off
in the Mode menu when Parts Counting is turned On. When APW Optimization is set on, the
APW is automatically optimized which results in more accurate parts counting. The factory
default is on.
When a new APW has been established, APW Optimization occurs when the number of pieces
added to the pan are at least one but not greater than three times the number already on the pan.
The secondary display will momentarily indicate APW OPT.
Place the specified number of parts on the pan.
Press the Function button to accept. The
primary display will now indicate the number
of parts. The weight is shown on the secondary
display.
Pressing the Function button momentarily
displays the APW on the secondary display.
The example shows an APW of 2.000g.
3.5.2 Parts Counting (Cont.)
3.5.3 Percent Weighing
Enter this mode to measure the weight of a sample as a percentage of a pre-established reference
weight. Refer to paragraph 3.3.4 to enable Percent Weighing.
USE
The primary display shows PErCEnt and the
secondary display shows CLEAR REF?
(blinking) if a Reference Weight is stored in
memory. Press No to use the stored reference
weight and begin Percent Weighing. If CLEAR
REF? is chosen or if no Reference Weight is
stored in memory, a Reference Weight must
be established.
Establishing a Reference Weight
If no reference weight is stored, the secondary
display shows PUT SAMPLE. The current weight
is shown on the primary display.

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3.5.3 Percent Weighing (Cont.)
Place the sample on the pan and press the
Function button. The example illustrates 50
grams as the reference weight.
Remove the reference weight and place the item
to be compared on the pan. The balance
indicates the actual percentage on the primary
display. The secondary display indicates the
weight in the selected measuring unit.
Pressing the Function button momentarily
displays the reference weight on the secondary
display.
Clearing the Reference Weight
Press and hold the Mode button until PERCE T
is shown on the secondary display.
3.5.4 Check Weighing
Enter this mode to compare the weight of a sample against target limits. Refer to paragraph
3.4.3 to enable Check Weighing.
USE
The secondary display shows EDIT REF?
(blinking) when limits exist. Press No to use
existing limits and begin Check Weighing. If
no limits are stored, or if EDIT REF is chosen,
Under and Over limits must be set.
Setting Under and Over Limits
The primary display shows U DER or OVER
indicating which limit is being entered. The
secondary display shows the previous setting
or all zeros if no limit was stored (blinking).
Press the Yes button to accept this setting.
Press the No button to edit this setting. The
Under limit is the first to be edited, followed by
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Editing Limits
The limits are edited one digit at a time. The
digit being edited is blinking. Its value can be
incremented by pressing the No button or
decremented by pressing the Back button.
When the desired value is displayed, press the
Yes button to accept the value and proceed to
the next digit. When all digits have been edited,
the new limit value is shown (blinking) on the
secondary display. Press the Yes button to
accept the new limit value or the No button to
edit the limit value. When editing of the Over
limit is complete, Check Weighing begins.
Checkweighing
Place the sample on the pan. The U DER/
ACCEPT/OVER status is shown on the primary
display while the actual weight of the item is
shown on the secondary display.
3.5.4 Check Weighing (Cont.)
3.5.5 Animal Weighing
Enter this mode to weigh unstable loads such as a moving animal. Refer to paragraph 3.4.3 to
enable Animal Weighing.
USE
The balance alternately shows READY and
A IMAL on the secondary display.
Start Animal Cycle
Automatic and Semi-Automatic Mode
The animal cycle begins when an animal is
placed on the pan.
Manual Mode
The animal cycle begins when the Function
button is pressed.
During Animal Cycle
The primary display shows the countdown from
the level setting (5, 10 or 15 seconds) to AWO.
The secondary display alternately shows
A IMAL and BUSY.

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Completed Animal Cycle
The primary display shows the weight of the animal and the secondary display alternates between
A IMAL and HOLD.
Automatic Mode
The balance returns to the Ready condition when the animal is removed from the pan. If the
Function button is pressed before the animal is removed from the pan, the primary display
shows the actual weight and the secondary display alternates between A IMAL and CLEAR
PA until the animal is removed from the pan. The balance then returns to the Ready condition.
Semiautomatic and Manual Modes
Remove the animal from the pan and press the Function button to return to the Ready condition.
If the Function button is pressed while the animal is on the pan, the primary display shows the
actual weight and the secondary display alternates between A IMAL and CLEAR PA . The
balance returns to the Ready condition when the animal is removed from the pan.
ADJUSTMENTS
The Animal Weigh level and mode settings are made in the Mode menu.
3.5.5 Animal Weighing (Cont.)
USE
The primary display shows the current weight.
The secondary display alternates between
TOTALIZE and the current totalized weight.
Adding Weight to the Total
Automatic Mode
Place the item on the weighing pan. The
weight of the item is shown on the primary
display. The weight of the item is added
automatically to the total weight and the new
total is shown on the secondary display.
Remove the item from the weighing pan, then
add the next item.
3.5.6 Totalize
Enter this mode to measure the total weight of multiple items. Refer to paragraph 3.4.3 to
enable totalizing.