I5500 Owner's Manual (2003-Current Models)
**TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Some scale owners (especially with the i2600) have noted that their scale will give a MUCH more accurate calibration if calibration is performed as quickly as possible (not pausing between steps). This is especially true in the step after you have placed the calibration weight on the tray. If your scale is acting inaccurate after calibration, please try recalibrating 'as quickly as possible'.
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.
Due to the SS tray of the iBalance, this model is especially prone to being charged with Static Electricity. Please discharge any static electricity if you think your scale is acting unstable.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All safety messages are identified by the words warning and caution. These words mean the following:
Warning Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury and damage to your property if instructions are not followed.
Caution
Important information that tells how to prevent damage to the equipment.
When using the i500/i1200, the following safety precautions should always be followed.
Warning: Use only the correct AC adaptor with the scale. Other adaptors may cause permanent electrical damage. The i2600 uses an adaptor that is different from the i500 and i1200. For reference, the i2600 adaptor is pictured here:
Caution: Avoid placing the scale in direct sunlight, this may cause discoloration or malfunction.
Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not replace only a portion of the 6 batteries as this may cause a malfunction.
If the scale is not to be used for a long period of time, remove all batteries from the battery compartment to avoid leakage which may cause damage to this scale.
Avoid overloading the scale, as this may cause permanent damage.
Keep the scale away from water. This scale is not water resistant. Shock, injury and electrical damage can occur if used in a wet location!
Matter charged with static electricity could affect accuracy. Discharge all static electricity. As example, one method is to use electrification prevention spray, and spray it on both side of weighing platform.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model number i500 Capacity 500g Division .1g Model number i1200 Capacity 1200g Division .1g Platter / Tray 145•~145mm
Net/gross weight 460/650g
Package Standard carton: 22.5•~15.5•~4.8(cm3) 24 Units in one box: 48•~48•~22(cm3) Operating Temperature 0-40c (32-104f)
Power source 6•~AA Size Batteries or AC/DC Adapter 9V/100mA (optional)
CALIBRATION
When to calibrate - calibration is RARELY required. Calibration may be required when the scale is first set up for use, or if the scale is moved to a different altitude or gravitation. This is necessary because the weight of a mass in one location is not necessarily the same in another location. Also, with time and use, mechanical deviations can occur.
For the i500 you must have an accurate 500 gram weight or a combination of weights that equals 500 grams in order to calibrate. For the i1200 there are 2 models: For the 2003 i1200 you must have an accurate 1200 gram weight or a combination of weights that equals 1200 grams in order to calibrate. For the 2004 i1200 you must have an accurate 1000 gram weight or a combination of weights that equals 1000 grams in order to calibrate. For the i2600 (2004-Current models) the correct calibration weight is 2000 grams. For i2600 (2002 & 2003 models) the correct calibration weight is 2600 grams
Calibration Procedure:
1. Before entering calibration mode, be sure the scale is powered OFF (must be OFF)
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