EN-3
Pioneer
™
2.3 Level Balance
Level the balance on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air current, vibrations, heat sources
or rapid temperature changes.
2.4 Connect Power
For use with CSA Certified (or
equivalent approved) power
source, which must have a
limited circuit output.
2.5 Initial Calibration
Without InCal – Power on the balance by pressing 0/T. Press and hold Print/Cal until [CAL] is displayed.
The display flashes the calibration mass needed. To select the alternate calibration weight press No. Put
the calibration mass on the pan. The display flashes [BUSY], then [CLEAr Pan]. Remove the mass. When
calibration is complete, [DONE] is displayed.
InCal – Press and hold Print/Cal until [CAL] is displayed. The display flashes [BUSY], when calibration is
complete, [DONE] is displayed.
Note: Calibrations should be performed after a warm up time of 60 minutes.
3. OPERATION
Count, APW Optimization, Percentage or specific units of measure must be activated in the MODE or UNIT menus
if they are not initially available.
3.1 Weighing Mode
Repeatedly press Unit until the desired unit icon is displayed.
Press 0/T to zero the balance and then place objects to be weighed on the pan.
3.2 Count Mode
– Use the Count mode to count parts of uniform weight.
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Count
To access Count Mode, press Unit until the display shows
Establish an Average Piece Weight (APW) – Each time a new type of part is to be counted, the nominal weight of
one piece (APW) must be established using a small quantity of pieces.
With [CLr.APwW] displayed, press No to use the previously saved APW, or press Yes to establish a new APW. The
display indicates the number of pieces to be used to establish the new APW. If a different sample size is preferred,
press No until the desired sample size is displayed (5, 10, 20, 50 or 100). Put the specified number of pieces on
the pan. Press Yes to accept new APW or No to abort.
Count – Place the quantity to be counted on the pan.
APW Optimization – Since the weight of each piece varies slightly, APW Optimization may be used to increase the