Instruction manual
8526-M256-O1 Rev B • CS Series 
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KEY FUNCTIONS 
This section describes the use of each of the keys on the Digital Counting Scale. It will be 
helpful to refer to the scale keyboard or the figure below when reading this section. 
The membrane keyboard is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, 
pens, fingernails, etc). Damage to keyboard resulting from this practice will 
NOT be covered under warranty. 
SAMPLE 
SIZE 
This key is used to weigh a known number of pieces in preparation for a new 
counting operation. Sample quantities are entered using the numeric keypad in 
any quantity desired. 
COUNT 
PRESET 
This key is used when setting the Quantity and Weight Preset limits.  During a 
counting operation (with the limits set) if the quantity or weight exceeds the 
limits, the error beeper will sound and an error message will flash on the display. 
SAMPLE
WEIGHT
Pressing this key will display the calculated average piece weight from the 
current sampling and counting operation. It will also allow the manual entry of 
a known average piece weight (using the numeric keys) to be used in the next 
counting operation. 
UNITS 
 Pressing this key will toggle the weighing units between pounds (lb) and 
kilograms (kg). NOTE! The currently selected weighing unit is indicated by 
illuminating either the lb or kg annunciator. 
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ZERO 
 The ZERO key is used to perform a variety of functions depending on the 
current mode of operation: 
Weight Display Mode (lb or kg annunciator on): Pressing the ZERO key will set 
the weight display to zero and turn on the ZERO annunciator if the displayed 
weight is within ± 4% of scale capacity. 
Calibration and Operational Setup Mode:  Pressing the ZERO key and then 
pressing the setup parameter number on the numeric keypad while "&% is 
displayed will enter that setup mode. 










