User's Manual Part 1

GS550 UNDERHOOK
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ChApTEr 4: SETup
4.5 Display Settings
Program the display for operator preferences in
menu 3) Display Settings.
4.5a Weight Units
The weight units for load display may be selected
according to operator preference. Length units are
associated with weight units by default; see the
table below.
1. Go to menu 3A) Weight units.
2. Use Up and Down to select the weight units
for load display.
3. Press Menu to save changes. Press Next to
advance to the language adjustment page or
press Exit twice to return to the main display.
Table: Weight Units
unIt equIvalent weIght
Pound (lb) 1 lb 0.4536 kg
Kilogram (kg) 2.205 lb 1 kg
Short ton (t)
United States
2000 lb 907.2 kg
Long ton (T)
United Kingdom
2240 lb 1016 kg
Tonne (t)
International
System (SI)
2205 lb 1000 kg
Kilopound (kip) 1000 lb 453.6 kg
Kilonewton 224.81 lb 101.97 kg
4.5b Language
1. Go to menu 3C) Display language.
2. Press Up and Down to change the display’s
operating language.
4.5c Contrast
Adjust the LCD contrast to optimize visibility.
1. Go to menu 3E) LCD contrast adjustment.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the
display contrast.
3. Press Next to advance to the backlight
adjustment page or press Exit twice to return
to the operation display.
4.5d Backlight Mode
Adjust the LCD backlight control mode to conform
to viewing and power supply conditions.
1. Go to menu 3F) Backlight mode.
2. Use Up and Down to select the backlight
control mode. The LCD backlight can be
always on, always off, or on a four second
timer. In the four second timer mode the
backlight will come on for four seconds when
any button is pressed.
3. Press Menu to save changes, then press Next
to advance to the backlight adjustment page or
press Exit twice to return to the main display.
4.5e Light Intensity
Adjust the intensity of the LEDs (light emitting
diodes) to facilitate viewing in bright sunlight or in
reduced visibility:
1. Go to menu 3D) Light intensity adjustment.
2. Use Up and Down to adjust the intensity of the
lights on the display.
3. Press Menu to save changes, then press Next
to advance to the contrast adjustment page or
press Exit twice to return to the main display.