A&D Weighing FX-3000i - Manual (Page 18)

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5-3 Percent Mode (%)
This is the mode to display the weight value in percentage compared to a 100% reference mass and
is used for target weighing or checking the sample variable.
Selecting the percent mode
1 Press the MODE key to select % (percent mode).
Storing the 100% reference mass
2 Press the SAMPLE key to enter the 100% reference
mass storing mode.
Even in the storing mode, pressing the MODE key will
switch to the next mode.
3 Place a container on the weighing pan, if necessary.
Press the RE-ZERO key to cancel the weight (tare). The
balance displays 100 0
%
.
4 Place the sample to be set as the 100% reference mass
on the pan or in the container.
5 Press the PRINT key to store the reference mass. The
balance displays 100.00
%
. (The decimal point position
depends on the reference value. The reference mass
stored, even if the AC adapter is removed, is maintained
in non-volatile memory.)
Note
If the balance judges that the mass of the sample is too
light to be used as a reference, it displays lo . Do not use
the sample.
6 Remove the sample.
Reading the percentage
7 Place a sample to be compared to the reference mass on
the pan. The displayed percentage is based on the 100%
reference mass.
While the stabilization indicator is on, pressing the PRINT
key will output the weight value, using the RS-232C serial
interface.
Note
Peripheral equipment, that is sold separately , such
as a printer or a personal computer is required.