- HOBART World Scale
World Scale 
Glossary G-2 
- O - 
Operator Display Screen 
This screen is where you will see the results of the action you have 
performed with the scale. For example, if you have placed a 
product on the scale, the weight will be shown. 
- R - 
Random Weight Item 
An item that needs to be weighed before it can be priced. 
Retained Tare 
A Tare value entered into the World Scale’s memory that is saved. 
- S - 
Short PRESS 
In World Scale, you have two different keystrokes for PRESS. 
Short PRESS means to press a key and release it quickly. You will 
hear one beep. See also Long PRESS here in the Glossary. 
Sleep Mode 
An energy-saving function of the World Scale which can be used 
when the scale is to be idle for an extended period of time. 
Speedkey 
A key which is set up so that one press results in several actions. 
Status Display Screen 
This screen is where you check to be sure the machine is working 
properly. It appears when you press the Display Test key. 
Supervisor Mode 
A separate portion of the World Scale’s program that allows 
manipulation of its operation. For example, when in Supervisor 
mode, you can change the Beeper Volume or the duration of a Long 
PRESS. 
- T - 
Tare 
The weight of the packing material for which the customer does not 
pay. 
- U - 
Unit Price 
The price per unit of measure. 










