OHAUS Valor 1000 User manual

Quick Start Guide Valor™1000
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1000 Quick Start Guide
PREPARATION FOR USE
Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC mains
supply. Connect the plug to the DC jack
on the bottom of the scale.
The scale may be operated on the AC
mains supply or the built-in rechargeable
battery. The scale must be turned on to
charge the battery.
Level the scale: Adjust leveling feet so
bubble is centered:
SELECTING THE LOCATION: Place on a firm, steady surface with sufficient space.
Avoid excessive air current, vibrations, heat sources, or rapid temperature changes.
Leveling
Bubble
Leveling
Feet
DC Jack

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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.

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CONTROLS
Button Action Function
Short Press Sets display to zero
ZERO
(Enter) Menu Press Confirms settings
Short Press Tares weight of item on pan
TARE
(

) Menu Press Decrement over and under settings
()
Short Press Stores displayed weight in accumulation memory.
(Displays accumulation data when display is at zero.)
Menu Press Increment over and under settings (

)
M+
Units
(

)
Long Press Change unit of measure while long-pressing SELECT button
Short Press When setting over and under values,
shift to next digit
SELECT
Units
(

) Menu Press Change unit of measure with short press of M+
Low
Battery
Indicator
Battery
Charge
Indicator
Level
Bubble
Center of Zero,
NET, Stability, &
Sum icons
7-segment, 6-digit
backlit LCD
Units of measure indicators:
pieces (not used), pounds,
ounces, Kilograms
Control Buttons

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OPERATION
1. Turning Scale On/Off
To turn scale on, flip toggle switch below right front keyboard. Scale performs a display test, and
then enters the active weighing mode. To turn the scale off, toggle same switch to off position.
2. Zero Operation
Zero is set automatically at Power On (initial zero). To set it manually press ZERO.
The scale must be stable and weight +/- 2% of capacity to accept zero operation.
3. Manual Tare
Place a container on the weighing pan, and press TARE. The display will show a net value of
“0”. To clear the Tare value, press TARE with the pan empty.
4. Weighing Mode
Use this mode to measure the weight of a sample.
To change units, press and hold SELECT; press M+ Unit until the desired unit icon is displayed.
5. Accumulate Mode
Use this mode to store the weight and HI, LO, SUM statistics from a series of samples.
(See Instruction Manual for details.)
6. Check Weigh Mode
Use this mode to compare samples to a target weight range.
(See Instruction Manual for details.)
7. Setting the Backlight
Press and hold ZERO button until [BL---x] is displayed, where x=
0= backlight is turned off
1= backlight is on during weighing
2= backlight is always on
Press TARE to change the setting. Press ZERO to confirm the setting and return to weighing.
Verify the scale: place a known mass on it and check if the reading is accurate.
If not, calibrate, using the Calibration Guide.
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