Fairbanks FB2255 Series Instrument PC2255 PC Software Utility Program - Manual (Page 15)

Section 3: Serial Communication Wiring
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2.2.3. CHECKING POWER SUPPLY / BATTERY VOLTAGE
1. Press the TARE key for three (3) seconds.
– The battery current or power supply voltage displays
– 8.3 VDC nominal.
2.2.4. PROGRAMMING THE SLEEP FUNCTION
1. Press and hold the BG/Net key for three (3) seconds.
– The display will indicate SLEEP , and then display the current setting.
– This function serves to prolong battery life by turning off the Instrument.
– When there is no activity, the Sleep Mode activates according to the
programmed time frame.
– Activity is when weight is applied to the scale exceeding the balance setting,
pressing a key, and receiving a polling request on a communication port.
2. Press MENU .
3. Use the Arrow Keys to toggle between the available options.
– Selections in minutes include OFF, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30.
4. Press ENTER to save the setting.
2.3. Operating Procedures
1. Press and hold the ON / OFF Key for two (2) seconds.
– The Instrument will display “888888”, followed by “1234567890” character
display moving from right-to-left, then the revision of software.
– Once the warm-up is complete, the FB2255 displays the actual weight on the
scale.
2. To turn the FB2255 off, press the ON / OFF key for two (2) seconds.
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The Zero. Tare and the AZT functions require the displayed weight to be stable
before these functions will operate.
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The weight reading is stable if the variation in weight is less than the programmed
BAL RANGE .