UWE BW-150 User manual

BW-150
FREE WEIGHT
OPERATION MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCALE
AUGUST 1999 REV 2
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION
2. SPECIFICATIONS
3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
6. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7. INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS

1. INSTALLATION
1.1 CHECK AND MAKE SURE THAT THE FOLLOWING
ACCESSORIES ARE INCLUDED:
This Operation Manual
Indicator x 1
Assembled platform x 1
Platform cover x 1
W shape indicator platform mount support
x 1
U shape indicator wall mount support x 1
Pillar, pillar mounting set + screws and
tool set x 1(Option)
Contact your dealer if any items messed.
1.2 Insert platform cover into the platform in
the same direction as the platform. Always
Insert the platform cover to the platform
gently, no excessive force is needed.
1.3 FIXING THE INDICATOR
1.3.1 Platform Mount
1.3.1.1 Connect the cable plug from the
platform to the indicator receiving plug.
1.3.1.2 Secure the connection firmly by
turning the plug screw in clockwise direction.
1.3.1.3 Insert the indicator to the W shape
support, with the front of the indicator
against the platform.
1.3.2 Wall Mount
1.3.2.1 Install the supplied U shape support
to a strong wall surface. Secure the support
to the wall with screws supplied. In no
circumstance the extended cable length should
excess 100 cm.
Connect the cable plug from the platform to
the indicator receiving plug.
1.3.2.2 Connect the cable plug from the
platform to the indicator receiving plug.
1.3.2.3 Secure the connection firmly by
turning the plug screw in clockwise direction.
1.3.2.4 Insert the indicator to the U shape
support.
1.3.3 Pillar (option) Mount
1.3.3.1 Insert the pillar support to the
platform and locked it by the screws provided.
1.3.3.2 Insert the pillar to the support
attached to the platform base. Fix the pillar
to the support with Philip head screw supplied.
1.3.3.3 Insert the pillar mount indicator
support to the top of the pillar. Fix this
support to the pillar with the Philip head screw
supplied.

1.3.3.4 Thread the platform cable through
the pillar very carefully.
1.3.3.5 Connect the cable plug to the
indicator receiving plug.
1.3.3.6 After plugs are connected, lock the
plugs by turn the plug screw in clockwise
direction.
1.3.3.7 Insert the indicator into the
backplate of the support.
1.4 Always operate this scale on a level and
strong enough surface and free from vibration,
excessive moisture and RF interference. If
necessary, adjust the adjustable feet to obtain
a level position.
2.SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: BW-150 FREEWEIGHT
Capacity: 150kg / 330lb.
Graduation:
0 ~ 10kg = 20g
10 ~ 20kg = 50g
20 ~ 150kg = 100g
0 ~ 330lb. = 0.2lb
0 ~ 330lb. = 2oz.
Weight Unit:
Power Source: (1) kg (2) lb./lb. (3) lb./oz.
4 X UM1 Battery /Size D
Alkaline Battery, or
AC/DC Power Adaptor: DC
9V/100mA
Battery
Operation Time >500 hours (w/o backlight)
Platform Size: 280 x 330mm
Net Weight: 4.5kg
Gross Weight: 5.5kg
Auto Hold Range: WT. >20kg/44lb.
Zero Range: Full range
Actual Weight
Entry Range
WT. >20kg (when metric weight
unit employed)
WT. >0.2lb. (when pound unit
is employed)
WT. >2 oz. (when lb./oz.
Weight unit is employed)
Target Weight
Entry Range
WT. <20kg (when metric weight
unit employed)
WT. =0lb. (when pound unit is
employed)
WT. =oz. (when lb./oz. Weight
unit is employed)

TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW. THE POUND UNITS WOULD
BE DISABLE. IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES. PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
PRIOR NOTICE.
KEYBOARD LAYOUT DIAGRAM/SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION.
3.KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION

1 ON/OFF
Press this key to turn scale
on/off.
2 RECALL/SET Press this key to :
1. Recall the last weight held
2. Change Auto Hold setting
3 FUNCTION Press this key to :
1. Get weight gained or lost
2. Set weight to zero
4 ENTER
Press this key to trigger and
to save target weight entry
1. trigger target weight
entry function
2. save target weight set
3. change backlight setting
5 MEM 1 Memory 1
6 MEM 2 Memory 2
7 MEM 3 Memory 3
8 MEM 4 Memory 4
9 MEM 5 Memory 5
10 LO-BAT
When this sign is on, change
batteries immediately.
11
¡÷0¡ö
An arrow will appear and point
at this
sign to indicate a zero
weight status.
12 Weight
Unit “kg” indicates the metric weight unit is being employed.
“lb” indicates the pound
weight units are being
employed.
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
4.1 PLACING SCALE
Use this unit only on a hard and strong surface,
where is free from RF interference, vibration,
fire, direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
4.2 POWER THE SCALE
Press ON/OFF to turn scale on.
4.3 INTERNAL SETTINGS
4.3.1 Select Weight Unit
This unit is equipped with 3 weight unit modes,
i.e. kg, lb and lb/oz. Turn scale on and follow
the below steps to select weight unit.
a. kilogram: press and hold MEM 1 until the
“kg” sign appears
b. lb./ lb.: press and hold MEM 2 until “lb”
sign appears
c. lb./ oz.: press MEM 3 until “lb” sign appears
4.3.2 Select Auto Hold Status
The default Auto Hold setting is Auto Hold
status. Follow below steps to change Auto Hold
setting.
a. turn scale on

b. To employ (disable) the Auto Hold Function,
press and hold RECALL/SET until “b.-150” and
5 arrows beneath appears(disappears).
c. Release RECALL/SET and scale will return
to normal operation status.
4.4 TO TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER/ SET
WEIGHT TO ZERO
4.4.1 Place a container onto the platform,
then press and hold FUNCTION until zero weight
is displayed.
4.4.2 To Clear Container Weight from Memory
To clear the weight of the container stored,
remove the container and all loads from the
platform. Press and hold FUNCTION until zero
weight displayed.
4.4.3 Zero the weight value is not displayed
when the scale is unloaded, press and hold
FUNCTION to reset weight to zero.
4.5 WHEN WEIGHING
Always apply load to the platform gently.
Sudden shock/excessive force may cause damage
to the weight sensor inside. It is a good
practice to remove all the loads from platform
immediately after weighed. This would prolong
the life time of the weight sensor.
4.6 HOLDING A WEIGHT DISPLAYED
4.6.1 When Auto Hold Function is not employed
Press RECALL/SET to employ the Auto Hold
Function.
4.6.2 When Auto Hold Function is employed
After Auto load is stable, the scale
would automatically retain the weight
displayed. 5 flashing arrows beneath the
weight would appear indicating the
weight displayed is being held. Weight
retained would be released
automatically 3 seconds after load is
removed.
4.7 SELECT BACKLIGHT (option) STATUS
The default setting of backlight is on.
Backlight would automatically go off 5
second after zero weight is detected and
automatically turned on immediately
when a load is detected.
To enable/disable backlight function,
press and hold ENTER unit the desired
status is attained.
4.8 MEMORY FUNCTION
4.8.1 Save Actual Weight to Memory. For actual
weight entry range, refer to GENERAL AND
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Select the appropriate weight unit.

2. When weight displayed is stable, press
ENTER.
3. Select memory location by pressing MEM 1
to MEM 5.
4. Press ENTER to save and return to normal
operation.
4.8.2 Enter a Target Weight to Memory. For
target weight entry range, refer to GENERAL
AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Select the appropriate weight unit.
2. Press ENTER and release to trigger memory
function.
3. Press MEM 4 to shift to appropriate numeric
position.
4. Press MEM 5 to obtain appropriate numeric
value.
5. After target weight is obtained, press
ENTER.
6. Select memory location by pressing MEM 1
to MEM 5.
7. Scale will return to normal operation after
2 seconds.
NOTE:
1. Each of the MEM key could store (by actual
weight or target weight entry) one value
of each weight unit.
2. Weight stored in memory will not be erased
when power off.
4.8.3 Recall Weight Stored
1. Select the appropriate weight unit.
2. Press MEM 1 to MEM 5 to recall weight stored.
3. Scale displays memorized weight and will
return to normal operation status after 3
seconds.
4.8.4 Weight Gained or Lost Comparison
1. Select the appropriate weight unit.
2. Obtain actual weight.
3. After display is stable, press appropriate
MEM key then FUNCTION.
4. Scale displays weight gained or lost
(donated by a negative sign)
NOTE: Weight gained and lost comparison will
only function when memorized weight and
actual weight are in same weight unit.
4.8.5 Recall the Last Actual Weight Memorized
1. Press RECALL/SET to recall the last actual
weight.

NOTE:
1. This function only valid for weight
memorized by the Auto Hold Function.
2. For Auto Hold Function Range, please refer
to GENERAL AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
3. Power off the scale will erase the Last
Actual Weight memorized.
4.9 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When battery voltage is too low, the LO-BAT
sign will go on. The scale could only be operated
for about 10 minutes (w/o backlight). Replace
all batteries with new ones as soon as possible.
4.10 POWER THE SCALE
4.10.1 Power the scale by 4 X UM 1/Size D
Alkaline Battery, or a mains adapter( not
included) with output = DC9V/100mA. Insert the
batteries into the battery pack underneath the
platform with polarity as shown inside the
battery pack.
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYNDROME CHECK/ACTION
SCALE CANNOT BE
TURNED ON
Are batteries inserted
properly?
Check batteries insertion.
Is the main adapter inserted
properly both to the wall
outlet?
Is the output plug of the main
adapter inserted properly
intotheDCinletofthescale?
Secure both ends of the main
adapter to the wall outlet and
DC inlet of scale.
Is the platform cable
connected to the indicator
firmly?
Check and secure the platform
cable plug to the indicator
receiving plug.
SCALE TURNED ON
BUT ZERO WEIGHT
CANNOT BE
ATTAINED
Is the platform cover placed
correctly?
Check and insert the
platform
again.
Is anything load applied to
platform?
Remove all loads applied to
platform.

Is the platform cable
connected to indicator?
Check and lock plugs
connections firmly.
RATED CAPACITY
CANNOT BE
ATTAINED
Is some weight tared off/set
to zero?
Tu
rn scale off, remove all
loads from platform and turn
on again.
Anything obstructing the
platform?
Remove all obstacles between
platform cover and platform.
SCALE DOES NOT
FUNCTIONS
CORRECTLY
Is the right weight unit
employed?
Select the right weight unit.
Is the scale calibrated
correctly?
Contact your local dealer.
SCALE
DISPLAYS00000 I
s the weight of load excesses
the maximum capacity of the
scale?
Removed loads on platform and
check again.
SCALE
AUTOMATICALLY
TURNED OFF AFTER
TURNED ON
Are battery voltage too low?
Replace all batteries with
new ones.
SHOWS WHEN SCALE
IS TURNED ON Are battery voltage too low?
Replace all batteries with
new ones.
6. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 Clean the scale with a soft and damp cloth,
if necessary, with a mild detergent.
6.2 Do not use any harsh, abrasive material,
acetone, volatile solvent, thinner or
alcohol for cleaning.
6.3 Verify the accuracy of the scale
periodically. Re-calibrate the scale when
needed.
6.4 Take out all batteries before long time
storage.
6.5 Store scale in a cool and dry place.

7. INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
Diagram 1: Batteries installation
Diagram 2: W shape mounting
Diagram 3: U shape wall mounting
Diagram 4: Pillar mounting

Diagram 5: Pillar mounting accessories