Salter Brecknell 650 - Manual (Page 11)

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3.2 KEYBOARD
The keyboard is composed of six soft keys, six function keys and ten numeric keys. Refer to Figure 3-
1 and Figure 3-2 for the overall layout and key locations.
3.2.1 SOFT KEYS
Here are some soft keys that you will encounter during normal scale operation.
Zero - This key sets the scale to display zero.
Tare - This key is used to establish a Tare as long as the scale is not at or below Gross zero.
Sample – This key puts the scale into sampling mode, which is used for piece counting. See
Section 3.3.5 for more information.
Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial interface port as long as
the scale is in a state of stability.
Item ID – This key is used to enter/recall an item record stored in the scale’s database.
Mode – This key toggles the scale among the weight, pieces and APW (average piece weight)
display screens.
1
FUNC
TIONS
LOCAL
REMOTE
*
CLR
2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
ENT
ABC DEF
MNO JKL GHI
WXYZ
TUV
PQRS
FIGURE 3-2: Function and Numeric Keys Layout
3.2.2 FUNCTION AND NUMERIC KEYS
CLR - This key is used to clear the current APW and tare from the scale. This key is also used
to escape from a screen that you may have entered accidentally.
Decimal Point - This key is used to enter a decimal point when entering numeric values. This
key is also used to activate and deactivate the hold feature if enabled in the Supervisor Menu.
ENT - This key is used to enter a numeric entry and to answer “YES” to a Yes/No question.
LOCAL/REMOTE - This key is used to select the local or remote scale. The scale displays
information pertaining only to the scale that is selected.
FUNCTIONS - This key is used to access the scale’s advanced features and operations. See
Chapter 4 for more information.
* – This key is used to access the scale’s Supervisor, Service and Configuration Menus. See
Chapter 5 for more information.
0-9 – These keys are used to enter numeric and alphanumeric data into the scale.