User manual
2    GAB-N-BA-e-1315 
GB 
KERN GAB-N 
Version 1.5 10/2013 
Operating Instructions Bench Scales 
Table of Contents 
1  Technical Data ................................................................................................ 4 
2  Basic Information (General) ........................................................................... 6 
2.1  Proper use ................................................................................................................................... 6 
2.2  Improper Use ............................................................................................................................... 6 
2.3  Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 7 
2.4  Monitoring of Test Resources ...................................................................................................... 7 
3  Basic Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 7 
3.1  Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ........................................................... 7 
3.2  Personnel training ........................................................................................................................ 7 
4  Transportation & Storage ............................................................................... 8 
4.1  Testing upon acceptance ............................................................................................................ 8 
4.2  Packaging / return transport ........................................................................................................ 8 
5  Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ........................................................ 8 
5.1  Installation Site, Location of Use ................................................................................................. 8 
5.2  Unpacking/installation ................................................................................................................ 10 
5.2.1  Scope of delivery / serial accessories ................................................................................... 11 
5.3  Mains connection ....................................................................................................................... 11 
5.4  Rechargeable battery operation (option) ................................................................................... 12 
5.5  Connection of peripheral devices .............................................................................................. 12 
5.6  Initial Commissioning ................................................................................................................. 12 
6  Appliance overview ...................................................................................... 13 
7  Overview of displays .................................................................................... 14 
8  Keyboard overview ....................................................................................... 15 
9  Adjustment .................................................................................................... 16 
9.1  Verified models .......................................................................................................................... 17 
9.2  Non-verifiable models: ............................................................................................................... 18 
9.3  Verification ................................................................................................................................. 19 
9.4  Linearization (non-verified models only) .................................................................................... 21 
10  Operation ....................................................................................................... 23 
10.1  Weighing .................................................................................................................................... 23 
10.2  Weighing with tare ..................................................................................................................... 23 
10.3  Percent weighing ....................................................................................................................... 24 
10.4  Parts counting ............................................................................................................................ 25 
10.5  Weighing with tolerance range .................................................................................................. 26 
10.5.1  Traffic light function ............................................................................................................... 26 
10.6  Manual totalizing ........................................................................................................................ 28 
10.7  Automatic adding-up .................................................................................................................. 30 










