Operating instructions
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Operating the Scale
Operating the Scale
Basic Weighing Function
Purpose
The basic weighing function is always
accessible and can be used alone or
in combination with an application
program (Toggle between Weight
Units, Counting, Weighing in Percent,
etc.).
Features
– Taring the scale
– Assigning IDs to weights
– Printing weights
– Printing ID codes for weights
Factory Settings
Taring:
After stability
Manual/auto print mode:
Manual with stability
Line format of the printout:
For other apps/GLP (22
characters)
Soft Key Functions
isoTST Start calibration/
adjustment
isoCAL Press when necessary to
start calibration and
adjustment
S ID Stored ID entered
Preparation
● Turn on the scale: press e
> The Sartorius logo is displayed
$ To tare the scale, if desired,
press t
> The
S symbol is displayed when a
verified scale is zeroed or tared
(±0.25 digit)
Using Verified Scales as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU:
This scale is not allowed to be used
for weighing goods intended for
direct sale to the public. The type-
approval certificate for verification
applies only to non-automatic
weighing instruments; for operation
with or without auxiliary measuring
devices, you must comply with the
regulations of your country
applicable to the place of
installation of your scale.
● Before using the scale as a
legal measuring instrument,
calibrate and adjust it at the
place of use: see the section on
“Calibration, Adjustment” in this
chapter
$ The temperature range (°C) indi-
cated on the verification label
may not be exceeded during
operation
Example:
BM 500
0 °C./.+40 °C