Operating instructions – Rice Lake DWM-IV Weighmeter Series 9 Setup Manual User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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Power ON Zeroing
Upon applying power the instrument will:
i) If the applied load is less than or equal to 2% of the calibration zero
point the instrument will establish zero and clear any tare values.
ii) If the applied load is greater than 2% of the calibration zero point the
instrument will display “- - - - - - -“. The load may be removed to
allow for automatic zeroing (above) or a manual zero may be
established by pressing the ‘Zero’ button. Note: If the instrument has
been configured to not allow for zeroing greater than 2% removing
the load will be necessary.
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Zeroing
To zero the scale press the [Zero] button.
i) 2 % Zeroing
(1) This mode will allow pushbutton zero up to 2% of full s cale
capacity. The available scale capacity will not be affected by the
zeroed amount.
ii) 100 % Zeroing
(1) This mode will allow pushbutton zero up to 100% of full sc ale
capacity. The available scale capacity will be reduced by the
zeroed amount.
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Pushbutton Tare (If enabled)
Place the object to tare on the scale and press the [Tare] button.
The weight will be established as tare and the weight mode will
switch to net.
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Tare by Numeric Key (Optional Series 9, if enabled)
Key in the tare value using the numeric keys then press [Tare].
In sealed applications this function is only permitted when the
gross weight is at zero.