User manual
DE-BA-e-1255 
2 
GB 
KERN DE 
Version 5.5 04/2012 
Operating instruction 
Platform scale 
Table of Contents 
1  Technical data ............................................................................................ 4 
2  Basic Information (General) .................................................................... 11 
2.1  Proper use ........................................................................................................................... 11 
2.2  Improper Use ...................................................................................................................... 11 
2.3  Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 11 
2.4  Monitoring of Test Resources .......................................................................................... 12 
3  Basic Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 12 
3.1  Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ............................................ 12 
3.2  Personnel training .............................................................................................................. 12 
4  Transport and storage ............................................................................. 12 
4.1  Testing upon acceptance .................................................................................................. 12 
4.2  Packaging ........................................................................................................................... 12 
5  Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning .................................................. 13 
5.1  Installation Site, Location of Use ...................................................................................... 13 
5.2  Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 13 
5.2.1  Setup .................................................................................................................................... 13 
5.2.2  Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................. 13 
5.2.3  Basic structure...................................................................................................................... 14 
5.3  Mains connection ............................................................................................................... 14 
5.4  Operation using a (rechargeable) battery (optional) ...................................................... 14 
5.5  Connection of peripheral devices .................................................................................... 15 
5.6  Initial Commissioning ........................................................................................................ 15 
5.7  Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 15 
5.8  Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 15 
6  Operation .................................................................................................. 17 
6.1  Overview of display ........................................................................................................... 17 
6.2  Weighing ............................................................................................................................. 17 
6.3  Taring .................................................................................................................................. 18 
6.4  PRE-Tare function .............................................................................................................. 18 
6.5  Plus/minus weighings ....................................................................................................... 18 
6.6  Parts counting .................................................................................................................... 19 
6.7  Net-total weighings ............................................................................................................ 19 
6.8  Percent weighings ............................................................................................................. 20 
6.9  Weighing units (Unit) ......................................................................................................... 21 
6.10  Display background illumination ...................................................................................... 23 
6.11  Animal weighing function ................................................................................................. 24 










