User Manual

Section 4: User Operations
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4.3. BASIC OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS
4.3.1. Gross, Tare and Net Weight
There are three terms used when weighing a product.
The NET WEIGHT (product only) is the GROSS
WEIGHT
(total amount) minus the TARE WEIGHT
(container only).
NET WEIGHT = Gross Weight – Tare Weight
WORKING EXAMPLE
A full can of house paint is an object to be weighed. The empty can is the TARE
weight. The paint is the
NET weight. Together they equal the GROSS weight
There are two Tare Operation types.
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AUTO TARE – The Tare function may be enabled or disabled through
Service Programming.
– MANUAL TARE – Manually entering a tare weight using the numeric
keypad, then pressing the TARE KEY.
ALARM
The Alarm function provides a visual or audible signal of the count limit and weight
limit when they are near the maximum values.
UNIT
The two (2) available weight units in the Omega Series scales is the pound (lb) and
kilogram / gram (kg / g).
– The operator uses the UNITS KEY to switch between units.
EXTERNAL SCALE
 The Omega Series scales may be interfaced to one (1) external scale.
 Using the 1129 Series Scale, the Omega Series Instrument interfaces with the
remote one thousand pound (1000 lb.) capacity portable platform.
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