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American Weigh Scales, Inc.
User Manual
BT-500
D i g i t a l P o c k e t S c a l e
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American Weigh BT-500
Thank you for purchasing the American Weigh BT500 backlit touchscreen digital scale. Please read
all operating instructions carefully before use. This
electronic scale is a precision instrument. With normal
care and proper treatment, it will provide years of
reliable service.
Never load the scale with more than the maximum
capacity. Overloading will permanently damage it!
Avoid any exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your
scale works better when operated at normal room
temperature. Always allow the scale to acclimatize to
normal room temperature for at least one hour before
use.
Give your scale sufcient warm up time. Usually
30-60 seconds before calibration to give the internal
components a chance to stabilize.
Keep your scale in a clean environment. Dust, dirt,
moisture, vibration, air currents and a close distance to
other electronic equipment can all cause an adverse
effect on the reliability and accuracy of your scale.
Handle with care. Gently apply all items to be weighed
onto tray top. Although this scale is designed to be
quite durable, try to avoid rough treatment as this may
permanently damage the internal sensor.
Avoid shaking, dropping or otherwise shocking the
scale. This is a precision instrument and must be
handled with extreme care.
Only operate the scale on a stable, vibration free
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surface.
I. OPERATION
Place Scale on a horizontal at surface.
1. Press [ ] key.
2. Wait until "0.0” is displayed.
3. Put the object(s) on the weighing platform.
4. Using the [ M ] key, you can switch between
weighing units.
II. TARE WEIGHING
1. Turn on scale as described above.
2. Place the "tare item" on the platform.
3. Press [ T ] and wait until "0.0" is displayed.
4. Add the "net-weight-item".
III. CALIBRATION
Calibration is NOT required before rst use. Only
calibrate if scale is not weighing properly.
**Make sure you use a 500g calibration weight for your
scale or the calibration will not be accurate**
1. Turn ON the scale.
2. Press and hold the [ M ] key until the display shows
"CAL".
3. Press the [ M ] key once more and the display will
ash "CAL" three times, then display "500g".
4. Place the standard 500g calibration weight (not
included) onto the platform.
5. The display will show "PASS". Calibration is
complete! Press [ ] to turn off the scale.
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IV. TROUBLESHOOTING
The primary reasons for inaccuracy or malfunction
are low batteries, incorrect calibration, overload or
operating on an unstable surface. Please keep this in
mind and maintain and operate your scale properly.
This scale is a precise instrument and must be
handled with the utmost care and caution.
[Display] Elimination of errors
[EEEEE] Incorrect calibration.
[O-ld] You are overloading the scale. Remove the
excessive load immediately!
[Lo] Readjust or replace batteries.
[UnSt] Use the scale in a more stable position
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Model BT-500
Capacity
500g / 17.64oz / 16.08ozt / 321.5dwt
Resolution
0.1g / 0.005oz / 0.005ozt / 0.1dwt
Display
5 Digit Baclit LCD (with touchscreen)
Calibration Weight
(not Included)
500g
Platform Dimensions
(inches)
2.5 x 2.25 “
Scale Dimensions
(inches)
4.5 x 3 x 0.75”
Power
2 x AAA (included)
Gross Weight
0.35 lb
Specications
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