Kistler-Morse KM Weigh II - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 3. Menu, Tree, Keyboard Functions, and Quick Start
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illuminated), the letters above the keys are
accessed for use in inputting a customer-
defined ID. Pressing an Alphanumeric Key
repeatedly toggles the display through the
three letters listed above the key. When the
desired letter is displayed, pressing the Enter
Key or a different Alphanumeric Key
advances the cursor one space to the right.
Table 3-1 shows the characters available for a
customer-defined ID.
Quick Start
This section provides a list of the steps you
need to take to get a “Quick Start” on using
the Weigh II.
1. Read the Avg, Cntby, Units, and Form
sections in Chapter 4, Display. Follow the
procedures provided for selecting these
parameters for each vessel.
2. Calibrate the system for each vessel,
using one of the following methods:
• If you can move at least 25% of the
vessel’s maximum live load as part of
the calibration procedure, read the Auto
section in Chapter 6, Calibration.
Follow the procedures provided for
performing the calibration.
• If you cannot move at least 25% of the
vessel’s maximum live load as part of
the calibration procedure, read the
Manual section in Chapter 6, Calibra-
tion. Follow the procedures provided for
performing the calibration.
That’s it — you can begin to use your
Weigh II to monitor the contents of your
vessel(s). However, it is recommended that
you read the entire manual for a thorough
understanding of the operation of the Weigh II
and the available options. The manual
explains in detail how to set up setpoints,
current outputs, and serial communications.