UWE ADM 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.
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 environment that contains chemical vapor.
7. Precision measuring instrument, handle with care.
8. Always apply the rubber cap (FIG 2 E) when not in
charging.
9. Do not attempt to open scale.

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 items are missed.
1.2 Lock the plastic platter (FIG 1 A) to the platter
holder, with the screw (FIG 1 B) included and then
apply the 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 plugging the power adaptor into
electricity outlet, check and make sure that the
input voltage of power adaptor matches with the
output voltage of the outlet. If not, do not plug
in and contact your dealer immediately.
b. Before first time use, plug the adaptor into the
wall outlet and charge the scale for at least 8
hours.
c. After battery is fully recharged, remove adaptor
from scale. Apply the rubber cap (FIG 2 E) to seal
the DC input jack of scale.

FIG 1
FIG 2

2. SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
Capacity
(Max)
Division (e)
OIML
Non-OIML
ADM-1500
1500g
0.5g
NIL
ADM-3000
3000g
1g
0.5g
ADM-6000
6000g
2g
1g
ADM-15K
15kg
0.005kg
0.002kg
ADM-30K
30kg
0.01kg
0.005kg
Tare Range
Full tare range (Subtractive)
Display
5 x 24mm LCD display
Operation
Environment
0o~40oC (32o~104oF),
Non-condensed. R.H.≦85%
Power source
By Built-in rechargeable battery or power
adaptor
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. ON/ZERO KEY
Press this key to turn scale on, or reset displayed
weight to zero when the scale is not loaded.
2. TARE KEY
Press this key to tare off the weight of a container
during normal operation.
3. MODE KEY
Press this key to shift among different weight units
and display parameters.
4. OFF KEY
Press this key to turn scale off.

5. ZERO INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate a zero weight
status.
6. NET INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the tare function
is in effect and weight displayed is net weight.
7. METRIC UNIT INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weighing unit
being selected is at metric (kilogram or gram).
8. 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.
9. IN-CHARGE INDICATOR
Red color: Recharging battery
Green color: Charging completed
10. lb/lb UNIT INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weighing unit
being selected. Two avoirdupois weight units are
available and this indicator means the weighing unit
is at decimal pound (e.g. 5.62 means 5.62 lb).
11. lb/oz UNIT INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the weighing unit
being selected is at pound/ounce (e.g. 2.15.1 means
2 lb and 15.1 ounce).

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. Once ON/ZERO is pressed, this
command will be memorized and activated as soon as
the weight detected is stable.
5.2 WEIGHING
a. Before weighing, make sure that the ZERO INDICATOR
is on. If not, press ON/ZERO.
b. Always place an object onto the platter gently.
Excessive force applied to platter may cause damages
to sensor inside scale.
c. The weight of the object would be displayed
automatically.
d. 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 BACKLIGHT AND SMART POWER SAVING FUNCTION
5.4.1 Turn Backlight On and Off
Backlight can be turned on by either one of the following
methods: -
Press and hold ON/ZERO, or
Press MODE as described in 5.3
5.4.2 About Smart Power Saving Function
This unit is equipped with Smart Power Saving Function.
When this function is employed, the backlight will be
turned off when constant weight (zero weight) is detected
and remains stable for about 10 (3) seconds.
Backlight will be automatically turned on again when
a weight is detected.
5.5 SET DISPLAYED VALUE TO ZERO WHEN UNLOADED
Should ZERO INDICATOR does not appear when unloaded,
press ON/ZERO to set weight to zero before weighing.
After ON/ZERO is pressed, ZERO INDICATOR appears to
indicate the scale is at its zero status. 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
5.7 CLEAR THE TARE EFFECT
a. Remove all loads from platter
b. The tare effect will be cancelled:
Automatically if automatic tare function is
employed, or
By pressing TARE
c. After TARE is pressed, the NET INDICATOR would
disappear.
5.8 RECHARGE THE SCALE
The scale is equipped with a built-in rechargeable
battery. When the LO-BAT INDICATOR appears, recharge
the scale immediately. Failure to do so may cause
unrecoverable damage to the rechargeable battery.
Charging is completed when the color of the IN-CHARGE
INDICATOR turns to green.

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Syndrome Scale cannot be turned on
Check: Is the scale charged?
Action: Recharge the scale for at least 8 hours
before first time use or plug in the power
adaptor before power on the scale.
Check: Is the power adaptor inserted properly into
both the electricity outlet and the DC inlet
of scale?
Action: Secure both ends of the power adaptor and
try again.
Syndrome After turn on, scale displays 00000 and
after countdown then power off
automatically
Check: Is the platter is loaded when powered on?
Action: Turn scale off. Remove all loads from
platter and turn on again.
Syndrome Scale displays 00000 but cannot obtain zero
weight after power on countdown
Check: Is the scale after by airflow or vibration?
Action: Turn scale off. Relocate the scale to where
it is free from airflow and vibrations.

Check: Is the scale overloaded?
Action: Remove some loads from platter.
Check: Is the stainless steel platter cover placed
on the platter?
Action: Place the stainless steel platter cover
onto the platter.
Syndrome Rated capacity cannot be reached
Check: Is the NET INDICATOR on?
Action: Turn the scale off. Remove all loads from
platter and turn on again.
Check: Is there anything obstructing the platter?
Action: Remove all obstacles.
Syndrome Scale turned off automatically
Check: Is Auto Power Off Function employed?
Action: Refer to 4.2.2 to disable Auto Power Off
Function.
Check: Is the LO-BAT INDICATOR on?
Action: Apply the power adaptor.
Syndrome Weighing result is not accurate
Check: Is the scale placed in a level condition?
Action: Adjust the adjustable feet to a level

condition.
Check: Is the scale affected by airflow, vibration
or RFI?
Action: Place the scale away from all disturbances.
Check: Is the scale calibrated correctly?
Action: Contact your dealer.
Check: Is the correct weight unit employed?
Action: Refer to 5.3 for weight unit setting and
usage.
Syndrome Blank weigh result is display
Check: Is the scale overloaded?
Action: Remove part of the loads on platter and try
again.

7. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Clean the scale with a soft and damp cloth. If
necessary, apply a mild detergent.
2. Do not use any harsh, abrasive material, acetone,
volatile solvent, thinner or alcohol for cleaning.
3. Verify the accuracy of scale periodically.
Re-calibrate the scale if necessary.
4. Note: In some countries, calibration is restricted
to be done by an authorized/qualified agent only.
Contact your dealer for more information.
5. It is a good practice to apply the dust cover when
operating the scale.
6. The scale must be placed horizontally during
transportation or long time storage.
7. Remove platter from scale before transportation or
long time storage.
8. Store scale in a dry and clean place.