Instruction manual

8526-M256-O1 Rev B • CS Series
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ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS
The Digital Counting Scale is equipped with a diagnostic software program that tests various
portions of the instrument’s circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be
detected, an error or status message will be displayed alerting the operator to that condition.
The following lists these errors and status displays and their meaning:
Display Meaning
@&(@` QtY – During a counting operation, this message is flashed to indicate the
quantity of items on the scale exceeds the Quantity Preset Hi Limit value. The
error beeper will also sound on and off.
@! $*&@` WPSt – During a counting operation, this message is flashed to indicate the
weight of items on the scale exceeds the Weight Preset Hi Limit value. The
error beeper will also sound on and off.
Left Arrow - This symbol is used by the scale to indicate which annunciator is
active. Note that this applies to the annunciator labels on the display overlay.
@@#!@ Over Load - Indicates the scale weight capacity has been exceeded. The
error beeper will also sound on and off until the Over Load condition is
corrected.
*1008 SAMP - Indicates the scale is weighing the sample.
Low Battery - Indicates the internal battery requires charging.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
The Digital Counting Scale has been designed to provide you with years of trouble-free
operation. In spite of this, troubles sometimes happen. Before calling for service assistance
you should make some initial checks to verify that a problem does exist. The following
describes several types of symptoms along with suggested remedies.
Problem Possible Solutions
Display does not turn on AC Operation:
Is the AC power cord fully inserted into the wall
receptacle? Check wall receptacle for proper AC
power. Try another electrical appliance in the same
receptacle, does it work? Check the circuit
breaker. Has there been power failure.
Battery operation:
Check if battery is installed and installed correctly.
Is battery discharged? Recharge or replace
battery.
Incorrect weight displayed Insure that the scale platform isn't touching an
adjacent object. Have proper operation procedures
been followed?