OHAUS FD Series User manual

Quick Start Guide FD Series Scales
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Installing Components
Place the weighing pan over the four load
pads on the top of the scale.
To use the foot switch, plug its connection into
the receptacle on the bottom of the Scale.
AC Power
Check that local line voltage matches voltage
printed on the scale’s power adapter. If not,
DO NOT connect the scale to the power
supply. Contact an OHAUS dealer.
Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet.
Insert the plug into the power receptacle on
the bottom of the scale.
SELECTING THE LOCATION
Place on a firm, steady surface.
Avoid locations with excessive air current,
vibrations, heat sources, or rapid temperature
changes.
Level the scale: Adjust leveling feet so bubble
is centered.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For safe and dependable operation of this product, please comply with the following
safety precautions:
•Verify that the input voltage printed on the power Adapter and the plug type matches
the local power supply.
•Make sure that the power cord does not pose an obstacle or tripping hazard.
•Disconnect the product from the power supply when cleaning.
•Do not operate this product in hazardous or unstable environments.
•Do not drop loads on the pan.
•Use only approved accessories and peripherals, as available.
•Operate the product only under ambient conditions specified in the Instruction Manual.
•Service should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Power
Receptacle
Leveling
Feet
Foot Switch
Connector
Leveling
Bubble
Load Pads
Pan

FD Series Scales Quick Start Guide
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CONTROLS
Button/
Function
Primary
Function
(short press)
ON / ZERO
If scale is off,
turns scale on
If scale is on,
sets zero
G/N/T
Momentarily
Displays Gross
Net and Tare
values
TARGET
Initiates target
setting mode
TARE
Sets tare
Clears tare, if pan
is empty
Secondary
Function
(long press)
Off
If scale is on,
turns scale off
Units
Changes weighing
unit
Menu
Enters menu mode
None
Menu
Function
Yes
Accepts current
setting and
advances to the
next menu item
No
Rejects current
setting or menu
item and advances
to the next
Back
Reverts back to
previous menu
item.
Exit
Immediately exits
menu mode
Aborts calibration
in progress
Target
Setting
Function
Shifts to next Digit. Increments value
of the active digit
Accepts current
displayed value.
Changes sign
(+ / –) of
displayed value
Weighing modes:
kg
– Kilograms,
g – grams, lb:oz – Pounds & Ounces,
lb – Pounds, oz – Ounces,
3
/
8
– Fractional ounces (P in % mode)
Check, Net &
Tare indicators
Under, Accept
& Over LEDs
Battery charging
indicator
Net, Center of Zero, &
Stability symbols not used
Stability &
Center of Zero indicators

Quick Start Guide FD Series Scales
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OPERATION
POWER On/Off: With scale off, press ON. The scale performs a display test,
then displays zero. With scale on, press and hold Off until OFF is displayed.
Remove load from pan and press ZERO to set display to zero. Center of Zero
indicator turns on when reading is within ±1/4 d of the zero setting.
Manual Tare: Place an empty container on the pan and press TARE.
The Net weight and NET indicator are displayed.
To clear Tare value, remove container and press TARE.
Auto-tare (set on READ menu) automatically tares the initial weight (eg, an
empty container) placed on the empty pan, without using the TARE button.
Tare value is cleared automatically when the weight on the pan is fully
removed.
When a tare has been entered, press G/N/T successively to display the Tare,
Gross, and Net weights. After a few seconds scale displays NET weight.
Verify the scale: place a known mass on it and check if the reading is accurate.
If not, calibrate, using the Calibration Guide.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Changing Unit of Measure: Press and hold Units until the desired unit
appears. If one of the available units is not displayed, use the menu to enable
it. (See back page.)
Checkweighing is used to compare the weight of an item to Under and Over
target limits. When Checkweigh is enabled, the CHECK indicator turns on.
To set target limits, press TARGET.
The value of the Under target limit is displayed first, with the left-most digit blinking.
−Press No to increment the flashing digit.
−Press Yes to shift to the next digit.
−Press Exit to change the sign.
−Press TARE to toggle between a positive and negative value.
−Press TARGET to accept the Under target limit.
Next, the value of the Over target limit is displayed, with the left-most digit blinking.
−Repeat the procedure above to set the Over target limit.
When the Over target limit is set, press TARGET to store settings and begin Checkweighing.
Place the sample on the weighing pan.
If the sample weight is under the target range, the yellow LED lights.
If the sample weight is within the target range, the green LED lights.
If the sample weight is over the target range, the red LED lights.
The LED indication is complemented by an audible alert feature.
Normal Checkweighing
Set both targets as positive values: the lightest acceptable weight as the Under target limit and
the heaviest acceptable weight as the Over target limit. Items placed on the pan will be
compared to the targets. (For Negative and Zero Checkweighing, see the Instruction Manual.)

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MENU NAVIGATION
To enter the menus, press and hold the Menu button until MENU appears.
When you release the button, the first available sub-menu appears.
Press No repeatedly until the desired sub-menu appears.
Press Yes to enter the desired sub-menu.
Repeat the sequence to choose a menu item:
press No repeatedly until the desired item appears, then press Yes.
Press Back to return to the previous sub-menu or menu item.
Press Exit to immediately exit the Menu mode.
MENU STRUCTURE
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