User manual
EMB-V-BA-e-1321 
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6.3  Mains connection 
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be 
the same as the local voltage. 
Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by 
KERN. 
6.4  Battery operation (optional) 
Remove the battery compartment cover on the underside of the scale and connect a 
9 V block battery. Replace the battery compartment cover. 
For battery operation the balance has an automatic switch-off function which can be 
activated or deactivated in the menu (chapter 13). 
  In the weighing mode, press   and hold longer until [Pr] is displayed. 
  Press   repeatedly until "AF" appears. 
  Acknowledge with  . 
  Use   now to select between the following two settings: 
„AF  on“: 
In order to save the battery, the balance switches automatically 
off after 3 minutes without weighing. 
„AF  off“: 
Switch-off function deactivated. 
  Acknowledge selection by   . The balance returns to weighing mode. 
If the batteries are run down, "LO" appears in the display. Press ON/OFF-key and 
replace the batteries immediately. 
If the balance is not used for a longer time, take out the batteries and store them 
separately. Leaking battery liquid could damage the balance. 
6.5  Initial Commissioning 
A warming up time of 2 hours after switching on stabilizes the measuring values. 
The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity. 
Strictly observe hints in chapter “Adjustment”. 










