1scale Owner's Manual
Low Batteries, bad battery connections & Faulty AC Adaptors are the #1 cause of scale malfunction
and inaccuracy! We test all of our scale returns from consumers. Fully 60% of consumer returns are
battery related problems. This sounds silly but it's true! A scale will perform slowly, or read inaccurately
when it has low batteries. Please replace the batteries often (and only use good quality batteries). We
include good quality batteries with all of our scales but batteries can run low in storage. If your scale
simply won't turn on while on Battery power, this is often caused by loose battery connections. Battery
prongs (terminals) are made of metal. They must be making good contact with your batteries in order
for the scale to power on. You can use a paperclip to slightly bend the battery prongs to make them
have a better connection. Also some poorly designed batteries have recessed or partially obstructed
battery terminals. This may cause your prongs to be touching the plastic housing of the battery instead
of the metal battery terminal. A Faulty AC adaptor can cause your scale to act unstable with numbers
"jumping" all around. Please test your scale with a good set of batteries (instead of the AC adaptor) to
determine if perhaps the AC adaptor is faulty.
This page contains operating instructions for the 1Scale 200 and 1Scale 2000 and Advanced
Programming for the 1Scale 200. Please make sure you are looking at the correct manual for your
model scale.
1SCALE 2000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The 1scale is very easy to operate. However, there are certain caring and operation instructions you
should read before your first use We know taking the time to read these instructions is time consuming,
but this scale is a precision instrument and must be handled with the utmost care.
Technical Specification
Maximum Capacity : 4lbs. 6½oz / 2000 grams
Resolution : 1/8 oz / 1 gram
Power : 4 AAA Batteries
Battery Installation
1. Press and push open the battery cover located at the bottom of the unit.
2. Insert 4 AAA size batteries matching the (+) and (-) polarity covers with the battery. Close the battery
cover until it clicks shut.
Note : If the battery symbol appears in the display during normal operation, it means low battery power.
It is time to replace the battery. If the power is too low, it will show “Lo” when power on and then turn
off automatically.
Weighing Function
1. Turn the scale on by pressing the key below the LCD.
2. Once display shows “0”, place the item to be weighed onto the scale platform and the weight will
appear in the display.
3. There is a stability indicator “H” in the top left corner of the screen. Whenever the “H” is displayed,
that means that displayed weight is stable.
Note : The scale will read ERR if it is trying to weigh above it’s capacity.
To turn off the scale
Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to turn off the scale after use.
To use TARE Function
1. After weight is displayed, press and quickly release the key once. The Display will return to “0”.
2. Add next ingredient. Weight of the new ingredient will show in display. Repeat these two steps until
all ingredients are added.
3. Remove all ingredients to get the total weight.
To set oz or gram
The selection of grams or ounces is done at startup. Make sure the scale is turned off first. Then turn on
the scale but hold down the key (the button) for a few extra seconds. The “oz” and “g” icons will toggle
repeatedly. Release the key when the desired unit is showing on the display (either G or OZ). The
selected unit will be saved and the scale will remain in that mode until you change it again.
Auto Power Down
The scale turns off automatically after idle / non-use of about 90 seconds.
Precautions
1. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive compound. It may scratch the plastic and corrode the
electronic circuit. (NOTE: Do not use Alcohol or any Alcohol based solution to clean the scale)
2. Do not overload the scale. Not to place anything that weighs more than 2000g on the platform, or it
may permanently damage the weighing sensor.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature, direct sunlight, heavy rain or
humidity, which may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span, battery damage or distorted
parts.
4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. It will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary battery damage and distorted parts.
5. Place product on a flat stable surface before use.
Simple Calibration
1. Turn on the scale and wait for the “0g” to show on the display
2. Put a 1000g standard weight on the platform and wait until it is stable.
3. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, the scale will be turned off temporary. Keep holding the
button for another 20 seconds. The display will turn on again and show “1000”.
The calibration is now completed.
Remember that this is a precision instrument and must be handled with extreme care. If you overload
your scale and "ERR" appears please try the advanced programming guide. Remember, Overload voids
your warranty so please don't overload your scale!
The 1scale is very easy to operate. However, there are certain caring and operation instructions you
should read before your first use. We know taking the time to read these instructions is time consuming,
but this scale is a precision instrument and must be handled with the upmost care. Only operate this
scale in a clean, vibration free and air movement free envirornment. It is very sensitive!
PROPER ENVIRONMENT AND OPERATION
Do not activate your scale near an active cell phone, cordless phone, or other electronic device.
Doing so will cause your 1scale to temporarily malfunction and be extremely inaccurate.
You must remove the yellow circular shipping spacer prior to installing batteries or turning on.
Never turn the scale on with any objects already on the tray (clear the tray before turning on).
Do not leave anything on the scale when not in use.
If the scale ever "locks up" (reads 8888 for more then 15 seconds), simply remove and reinsert
the batteries.
Do not get the scale wet or hot and do not operate on any wet or hot surface.