UWE ADW-E Series User manual

CONTENTS
CAUTIONS
1. INSTALLATION
2. SPECIFICATIONS
3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION
4. INITIAL SETUP
5. INSTRUCTION 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
scale or remove the serial number. Contact your dealer
for more information and after sales service.
2. For most accurate weighing result, do not use this
scale in where or when the environment condition falls
beyond as those listed on SPECIFICATIONS.
3. Do not attempt to open this unit or conduct any trouble
shootings other than those listed on TROUBLE SHOOTING.
No user serviceable parts inside.
4. Do not submerge scale into water.
5. Do not use pressurized water nozzle for cleaning.
6. Do not use this scale for chemical substances or in
any environments that contains chemical vapor.
7. Precision measuring instrument, handle with care.

8. Always apply the battery cap when not in charging.
9. Check desiccant underneath the scale periodically.
Should any part of the desiccant turns to pink
color, contact your dealer for scale inspection.

1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Check and make sure that the following accessories
are included:
This operation manual
Scale x 1
Plastic platter x 1
Stainless steel cover x 1
Screw x 1
Rubber cap x 1
Power adaptor x 1
Contact your dealer if any item is missing.
FIG 1

FIG 2
1.2 Locks the plastic platter (FIG 1 A) to the platter
holder, with the screw (FIG 1 B) included, and then
apply the screw rubber cap (FIG 1 C).
1.3 Place the stainless steel platter (FIG 1 D) onto
the plastic platter.
1.4 Power on the scale
a. Before charging the scale or power on 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 scale for at
least 8 hours to ensure the best performance.
c. After battery is fully charged, remove adaptor
from scale. Apply the battery cap (FIG 2 E) to
seal the DC input jack of scale.

2. SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
Capacity
(Max)
Division (e)
OIML
Non-OIML
ADW-1500E
1500g
0.5g
NIL
ADW-3000E
3000g
1g
0.5g
ADW-6000E
6000g
2g
1g
ADW-15KE
15kg
0.005kg
0.002kg
ADW-30KE
30kg
0.01kg
0.005kg
Tare Range
Full Tare Range
Power-on
Zero Range
±10% Max
Zero Range
±2% Max
Min. Load
20e*
Display
LED Display
Power Source
By Built-in Rechargeable Battery or AD/DC
Power Adaptor
Operating
Environment
0o~40oC (32o~104oF),
Non-condensed. R.H.≦85%
Specifications subject to change without notice
*The minimum load of 15kg for Non-OIML application is
25e
NOTE 1:
OIML = Legal for trade (1/3000)
Non-OIML = Not legal for trade (1/6000~1/7500)
NOTE 2:
Display resolution of avoirdupois weight units (lb/lb
and lb/oz) always = 1/3000

3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION
1. OFF KEY
Press this key to turn scale off
2. ON/ZERO KEY
Press this key to: (a) turn scale on or reset display
value to zero; (b) move cursor to the right in function
setup
3. MODE KEY
Press this key to: (a) shift among different weight units;
(b) increase value in function setup
4. TARE KEY
Press this key to: (a) tare off the weight of a container;

(b) decrease value in function setup
5. LO INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weight detected
below the low limit set (Weight check function)
6. OK INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weight detected
within the high and low limit range (Weight check
function)
7. HI INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weight detected
above the high limit set (Weight check function)
8. AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT UNITS INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weight being is
avoirdupois weight units (lb). Two avoirdupois weight
units are available, i.e. decimal pound (e.g. 5.62 means
5.62 lb) and pound/ounce (e.g. 2.15.01 means 2 lb and
15.1 ounce).
9. ZERO INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate a zero weight status

10. NET INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the tare function
is in operation and weight displayed is net weight
11. LO-BAT INDICATOR
When this indicator appears, recharge the scale
immediately. Failure to do so may cause unrecoverable
damage to the rechargeable battery inside scale
12. STANDBY INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate scale is in standby
mode (power saving function)
13. IN-CHARGE INDICATOR
Red color: Recharging battery
Green color: Charging completed

4. INITIAL SETUP
4.1 PLACING THE SCALE
In order to obtain an accurate weighing result, the scale
must be placed on a strong and level surface.
If required, adjust the adjustable feet (FIG 2 F)
underneath scale to obtain a level position. Refer to
the bubble indicator for leveling condition.
4.2 INTERNAL SETTING
4.2.1 Display Segment Check
User can enter this function to check to see if the display
and backlight (if purchased) are functioning properly.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F.1
d. Press TARE once
e. Scale displays F.2
f. Press MODE and all segments will light up to allow
user to check the condition of display
g. Press TARE for next function setup or 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/ZERO
c. Scale displays F.1
d. Press TARE three times
e. Scale displays F.4
f. Press MODE to shift between 0._OFF and 4._OFF
-To enable Auto Power Off Function, press TARE when
4._OFF appears
-To disable Auto Power Off Function, press TARE when
0._OFF appears
g. Press ON/ZERO to restart the scale or TARE for next
function setup
4.2.3 Select RS-232 Baud Rate & Protocol
This scale is equipped with 4 RS232C output baud rate
and 2 transmission protocol settings for user to select.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F.1

d. Press TARE four times
e. Scale displays F.5
f. Press MODE to select baud rate of 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400
g. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter
transmission protocol setup
h. Press MODE to select protocol of N81 or E71
i. When the preferred transmission protocol shows on
display, press ON/ZERO to confirm and restart the
scale or TARE for next function setup
NOTE:
The default data output format of the scale is
Baud Rate = 9600
Data Bit = 8
Stop Bit = 1
Parity = None
4.2.4 Select Data Transmission Mode
This scale provides 2 types of transmission mode
depending on the requirement and environment.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F.1

d. Press TARE five times
e. Scale displays F.7
f. Press MODE to select transmission mode “trAn1”or
“trAn2”
g. When the preferred data transmission mode shows on
display, press ON/ZERO to confirm and restart the
scale or TARE for next function setup
NOTE:
“trAn1”is to transmit data continuously after reading
is stabled
“trAn2”is to transmit single data only after reading
is stabled. However, scale will not send any data if
weight detected is less than the minimum load.
4.2.5 Select Auto Tare Function
This scale is equipped with auto tare function which
tares off the initial weight automatically when this
function is engaged. The tare weight is automatically
cleared when everything is removed from platter.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F.1
d. Press TARE six times

e. Scale displays F.9
f. Press MODE to select between “Tr._on”or “Tr.oFF”
-To enable Auto Tare Function, press TARE when Tr._on
appears
-To disable Auto Tare Function, press TARE when
Tr.oFF appears
g. Press ON/ZERO to confirm and restart the scale or
TARE for next function setup

5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE
5.1 BEFORE WEIGHING
Make sure that:
a. The plastic platter is screwed firmly and the
stainless steel platter cover is placed on the
plastic platter.
b. The scale is placed on a level and strong surface.
c. The scale is turned on.
d. The ZERO INDICATOR is on. If not, press ON/ZERO to
set display to zero.
5.2 WEIGHING
a. Always place an object onto the platter gently.
Excessive force applied to platter may cause damages
to sensor inside scale.
b. The weight of the object would be displayed
automatically.
c. It is a good practice to remove all loads from platter
after weighing. It would prolong the lifetime of
scale.

5.3 SELECT WEIGHT UNIT
Press MODE to shift between metric or avoirdupois weight
units. The weight unit used before power off would be
employed when the scale is turned on again.
NOTE:
To comply with the law of certain countries and certain
approval requirements, the avoirdupois weight units may
be disabled. Contact your dealer for more information.
5.4 SMART POWER SAVING FUNCTION
When this function is enable, the displays digits will
be turned off when a stable weight is detected and remains
stable for about 10 seconds. Standby indicator appears
to indicate scale is now in standby mode.
Display will be automatically turned on again when a
different weight is detected.
5.4.1 Select Power Saving Setting
The scale is equipped with smart POWER SAVING FUNCTION.
Default setting = enable. Follow the below step to enable
or disable this function.

a. Remove all loads from platter.
b. Turn scale on.
c. Scale displays zero weight; if not, press ON/ZERO.
d. Press and hold ON/ZERO. Scale displays:
-L._oFF = Function enable
-L1._on = Function disable.
5.5 SET DISPLAYED VALUE TO ZERO WHEN UNLOADED
Press ON/ZERO can eliminate a positive or negative value
when scale is not at its zero. After ON/ZERO is pressed,
the ZERO INDICATOR appears.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum zero range.
NOTE:
-When scale is set at OIML and application is legal for
trade. User only needs to press ON/ZERO once when setting
the value to zero. The re-zero function will take place
when reading is stabled
-When scale is set at Non-OIML and application is not
legal for trade. User can set the value to zero at anytime
when pressing ON/ZERO

5.6 TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER
When a container is used, follow the below steps 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 would 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 scale is set at OIML and application is legal
for trade. User only needs to press TARE once when tare
off a weight. The tare function will take place when
reading is stabled
- When scale is set at Non-OIML and application is not
legal for trade. User can tare off the weight anytime
when pressing TARE