Ohaus SCOUT PRO PORTABLE BALANCES User Manual [en, es, fr]

Scout®

Pro

Balance

Instruction Manual
Balanza Scout

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Manual de instrucciones
Balance Scout

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Manuel d’instruction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ EN-3

Safety Precautions ............................................................................ EN-3

2. INSTALLATION .................................................................................. EN-3

Unpacking ...................................................................................... EN-3

Installing Components ...................................................................... EN-4

Releasing the Shipping Lock ......................................................... EN-4

Platform Installation ..................................................................... EN-4

Security Bracket ........................................................................... EN-4

Selecting the Location....................................................................... EN-4

Balances with Level Adjustment ....................................................... EN-4

Connecting Power............................................................................ EN-5

Battery Installation ....................................................................... EN-5

AC Adapter Installation.................................................................. EN-5

3. OPERATION..................................................................................... EN-5

Overview of Controls and Display Functions ........................................ EN-5

Button Functions .......................................................................... EN-7

Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance ..................................... EN-8

Turning the Balance On ................................................................ EN-8

Turning the Balance OFF ............................................................... EN-8

Navigating the Menus....................................................................... EN-9

Menu Structure ............................................................................ EN-9

Entering the Menus .................................................................... EN-10

Accepting/Bypassing an Individual Menu Item ............................... EN-10

Entering the .S.E.T.U.P. Menu ...................................................... EN-11

Turning Display Hold or Totalize Mode On..................................... EN-11

Exiting the .S.E.T.U.P. Menu ........................................................ EN-12

Entering the .U.N.I.T. Menu.......................................................... EN-12

Parts Counting .......................................................................... EN-13

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)

Calibration ................................................................................... EN-13

Span Calibration ....................................................................... EN-13

Linearity Calibration................................................................... EN-14

Applications ................................................................................. EN-15

Weighing.................................................................................. EN-15

Weighing with Tare ................................................................ EN-15

Parts Counting .......................................................................... EN-16

Percent Weighing ...................................................................... EN-17

Establishing a New Reference Weight ...................................... EN-18

Exiting Percent Weighing ........................................................ EN-18

Display Hold ............................................................................. EN-18

Exiting Display Hold .................................................................. EN-19

Totalize .................................................................................... EN-19

Clear Exit Totalize................................................................... EN-20

Additional Features ........................................................................ EN-20

Weigh Below............................................................................. EN-20

LFT (Legal for Trade on certain balances) .................................. EN-20

Lock Switch .............................................................................. EN-21

Sealing the Balance................................................................... EN-21

4. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ EN-22

Cleaning ...................................................................................... EN-22

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... EN-22

Error Codes List ............................................................................ EN-23

Accessories.................................................................................. EN-24

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5. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................. EN-25

Specifications ............................................................................... EN-25

Compliance.................................................................................. EN-27

Warranty ...................................................................................... EN-28

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Scout
and % weighing. Models are available with ranges from 200g to 6000g.

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• Battery or AC operation (AC adapter included)

• Integral security bracket

• Programmable auto shut-off

• Span calibration masses included on certain models

• Optional USB or RS232 interface available

Safety Precautions

Please follow the safety precautions as listed:

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offers parts counting with auto optimization, display hold, totalize

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standard features include:

CAUTION:

• Do not operate the balance around corrosive fumes.

• Use only the adapter provided with the balance.

• Do not try to service the Scout

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balance.

• Before plugging in the balance, make sure that the voltage rating of the
power adapter and the AC supply voltage match.

2. INSTALLATION

Unpacking

Inform your Ohaus dealer if parts are missing.
Your Scout

• Scout

• Instruction Manual • Calibration Masses ( on certain models)

Store the packaging material for future transport.

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package contains:

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Balance • Warranty card • AC Power Adapter • Platform

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Installing Components

Releasing the Shipping Lock

On top of the balance, turn the pointer 90
degrees counter-clockwise to unlock.

Locked

Position
Pointer

Unlocked

Position

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Platform Installation

Balances with a rectangular platform are placed into the subplatform as shown and
rotated counter-clockwise until it locks. Round platforms are placed straight down
on subplatform.

Platform Installations.

Releasing the Shipping lock.

Security Bracket

A security bracket is provided at the rear of the balance allowing the balance to be
secured by an optional cable and lock accessory.

Selecting the Location

For best performance, the Scout
environment. Do not use the balance in environments with excessive drafts, with
rapid temperature changes, near magnetic fields or near equipment that generates
magnetic fields, or vibrations.

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balance should be used in a clean, stable

Balances with Level Adjustment

Balances containing leveling feet and a
bubble level must be leveled before using.
See illustration for correct leveling.

Incorrect Correct

Bubble Level indicator

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Connecting Power

Battery Installation

Install the Four “AA” batteries with polarity
as shown in the battery compartment.

AC Adapter Installation

Plug the AC adapter into the jack at the
rear of balance.

Battery and AC Power Connections

3. OPERATION

Overview of Controls and Display Functions

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AC Adapter Input Jack

Battery
Compartment
Cover

Top of Balance

Rear of Balance

Display

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27

26
25

11

1

3

7

5

6

10

8

9

12

4

131415 16

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18

19

20

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No. Designation Function

1. Feet1 Provides leveling for certain models.

2. Spirt Level1 Provides level indication.

3. Platform Weighing platform, either round or rectangular.

4. PRINT Unit button Prints data, scrolls through units, steps through menu
options.

5. Display LCD display with icons.

6. Lockswitch Locks certain menu functions, located under balance.

7. ON/ZERO Off button2 On/Off, Zero, enters menu, accepts menu settings.

8. USB or RS232 port Optional kit for either RS232 or USB operation.

9. Security Bracket Part of balance for optional external cable and lock.

10. Power Input Jack Connector for AC adapter.

11. 7-segment LCD Part of 6-digit LCD display.

12. Brackets Auxilliary indication.

13. G (not used)

14. N (not used)

15. % Indicates percent weighing.

16. PC Indicates pieces during parts counting.

17. kg Indicates weight in kilograms. (certain models)

18. dwt Indicates weight in pennyweights.

19. g Indicates weight in grams.
20/22. oz t Indicates weight in troy ounces. (certain models)

20. t Indicates weight in totalize mode (or taels in certain
models).

21. ct (not used)

22. oz Indicates weight in ounces.
23/22. lb:oz Indicates weight in pound:ounces. (certain models)

23. lb Indicates weight in pounds. (certain models)

24. Decimal point.
25 Stability indicator, indicates stable weight and Display
Hold when flashing.

26. Negative sign.

27. (not used)

28. Battery indicator flashes when battery is down to
approximately 20 minutes of power remaining.

NOTES: 1. Certain models are provided with leveling feet and spirit level.

2. This button is configured either as “ON/ZERO Off“ or “ON / 0/T Off“
depending on country. There is no difference in functionality.

3. Unit measurement varies by model.

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Button Functions

Two switches provide the necessary functions to access a given menu, select a function
and to turn it on or off. Functions are listed as follows:

ON/ZERO
Primary Function (ON/ZERO)- Turns on balance. If balance is on, zeros the

display.

Secondary Function (Off)- Turns balance off, OFF will be displayed after button is
held for 3 seconds. In Display Hold or Totalize mode, a long press exits the mode
without turning the balance off.

Menu Function- An extended long press (>5 seconds) during power up will cause
the balance to enter the Menu mode. A short press is used to accept a setting on a
display.

PRINT
Primary Function (PRINT)- Sends print command to interface port. If Display Hold

or Totalize mode is active, a short press will enter that mode.

Secondary Function (Unit)- Press and hold scrolls through units. Release on

Off

Button

Unit

Button

desired unit.

Menu Function- Will bypass setting shown on display.

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Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance

Symbols are used to simplify the setup and operation of the balance. A description of
each symbol follows:

Press

The clock symbols adjacent to the finger symbol indicates the
length of time to press a button.

1

1 second momentary press.

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3

5

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3 second extended press.

5 second extended press.

Indicates scrolling to a final display. The first and last displays are shown.

Indicates advances to next display.

Turning the Balance On

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Turning the Balance Off

Panel control buttons used to intiate actions.

Displays are shown as they actually appear on
the balance. A model with 200g capacity was
used for the displays shown in this manual.

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Navigating the Menus

Menu Structure

Cal

Yes/No

NOTES:

1. Refer to specification table for available units.

2. LFT models only.

Setup

Auto-Off

Lin Cal

LFT

Mode

End

Units

On/Off

Yes/No

2

On/Off

Hold
Totalize
Off

lb

Yes/No

lb:oz

PC

%

End

1

End

g

On/Off

kg

On/Off

oz

On/Off

ozt

On/Off

dwt

On/Off

On/Off

On/Off

t

taels - Hong Kong
taels - Singapore
taels - Taiwan

Count
Cnt. Enh
Off

On/Off

Yes/No

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Yes/No

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Entering the Menus

There are four main menus in the balance: .C.A.L., .S.E.T.U.P., .U.N.I.T.S. and .E.N.D.

Start with the balance off and the Lock Switch off

The sequence is shown below.

(see page 21).

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5

(Release button)

N

1 1

N

1 1

N

Y

Accepting / Bypassing an Individual Menu Item

Start with menu item displayed.

Y

1

= YES Accept

N

1

= NO

(Weigh Mode)

(Short presses

N

advances through
menu)

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Entering the .S.E.T.U.P. Menu

The .S.E.T.U.P. menu contains Auto-Off, LFT (in certain models), Linearity Calibration,
Mode (Display Hold, Totalize) and END. Auto-Off and LFT can be turned on or off.
Display Hold, and Totalize require entering the Mode submenu.
Starting from the .C.A.L. menu.

N

1

Y

1

Y

(To exit and save)

1

Y

N

Select ON or OFF for Auto-Off or LFT. To
enter Display Hold or Totalize, you must
first enter the Mode sub-menu.

Turning Display Hold or Totalize Mode On
NOTE:

Only one mode can be active at one time.

Start at the .S.E.T.U.P. menu.

(Press repeatedly to)

N

Y

1

1

(First menu)

N

1 1

Press YES to desired mode, then continue.

N

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Exiting the .S.E.T.U.P. Menu

Select ON/OFF or YES/NO to desired menu items, proceed to .E.N.D. menu.

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N

(Short presses)

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N

1

Y

1

Y

1

N

1

Entering the .U.N.I.T. Menu

The .U.N.I.T. menu contains units of measure, PC (parts counting), % weighing and
END. Units vary with the model type. Determine which units are to be turned on or off.

Start in the .U.N.I.T. menu. Select either ON or OFF for each unit.

Y

1

Y

1

N

1

N

1

(Turn ON)

(To advance)

NOTE: Repeated presses of PRINT

Unit

button will go though all units, you then may

Y

select ON or OFF. Parts Counting is slightly different.

1

(To accept)

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Parts Counting

Two types of counting modes are available, standard or enhanced.

N

1

Y

1

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N

1

N

1

(See page 16 for details)

OR

N

1

Y

1

Exiting the .U.N.I.T. Menu

Use the same procedure as Exiting the .S.E.T.U.P. Menu.

Calibration

Span Calibration

Span calibration uses two calibration points, zero and a specified calibration weight.
Before beginning calibration, make sure the Lock Switch is off. Clear the platform.

NOTE:

Value of calibration mass depends on capacity of balance

balance returns to the currently selected weigh mode.

Start with the balance OFF.

5

(Release button)

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. After calibration, the

Y

1

(Acquiring zero value)

(Place mass value on platform)

(Example)

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Span Calibration (Cont.)

Y

1

(Remove mass)

Linearity Calibration

Linearity calibration uses three calibration points; zero, mid-scale and full scale.
Lin Cal must be selected and set to YES in the .S.E.T.U.P. Menu. Before beginning
calibration, make sure the menu Lock Switch is off. Clear the platform.
Start with the balance OFF.

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N

1

N

1

(Place mass value on platform)

(Place mass value on platform)

(Remove mass)

Y

1

Y

1

Y

1

Y

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Applications

Scout Pro applications include: Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Display
Hold and Totalize.

Weighing

Start with the balance on.

Y

1

(Rezero the display)

(Place sample on platform)

(Stable reading)

(Example 50g)

Weighing with Tare

Taring zeros the container weight. With the balance on, place an empty container on
the platform. (Display example indicates a container weight of 23g.)

(Container weight)

(Place material in container)

(50g sample)

NOTE: Removing the container and material from the platform will cause the balance to
display the container’s weight as a negative number. The tared weight remains until

ON/ZERO

Off

button is pressed again or the balance is turned off.

(Remove container with material)

1

(Container weight tared)

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Parts Counting

Parts Counting is

enabled only

counting mode, there are two modes of parts counting, normal and enhanced. In
normal parts counting, the balance determines the quantity based on the average weight
of the parts in the original reference quanitity. In the enhanced mode, additional parts
can be added to the platform equal to or less than the original number. The additional
reference quantity produces a more accurate average part weight.

Standard Parts Counting

when PC is turned ON in the .U.N.I.T. menu. In parts

(Press and hold until PC is displayed)

Y

1

Y

1

(Place 50 parts)

Enhanced Parts Counting

(Add less than 50)

(Clear average part weight)

(Press repeatedly to

N

change to 10, 20 or 50)

(Add parts to be counted)

or

(Add parts to be counted)

NOTE: The preceding procedure for enhanced counting can be repeated as many times
as necessary providing the quantity added is less than the original entry.

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Parts Counting (Cont.)

To count different parts, press and hold, until PC reappears, release Unit button.

Percent Weighing

Percent Weighing is
Percent weighing permits placing a reference weight on the balance, then viewing
other loads as a percentage of the reference. The reference weight equals100%. Start
in the weighing mode and zero the display.

(Press and hold until % is displayed)

enabled only

when Percent is turned ON in the .U.N.I.T. menu.

Y

1

(Place reference weight)

Y

1

Y

1

(Stores reference weight 100g)

(Example)

(Remove reference weight)

(Place load on the platform, display indicates percentage of reference weight.)

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Establishing a New Reference Weight

Press and hold until % on the display reappears, then release.

Repeat above procedure for new a reference weight.

Exiting Percent Weighing

Press and hold until desired unit is displayed.

Display-Hold

Display-Hold is
.S.E.T.U.P. menu. Display-Hold mode captures and stores the highest stable value.
When displayed, the stable icon will blink. NOTE: Units cannot be changed when in
Display-Hold mode.

enabled only

when Hold is turned ON in the Mode submenu in the

1

Place item(s) on platform.

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Exiting Display Hold

3

To return to display hold, repeat above procedure.

Totalize

Totalize is
menu. Totalize allows storage of a series of weight measurements. Totalize mode has
been initiated when “t” and the current unit, i.e. (g) is displayed. When totalized
weight is shown, the “t” indicator will blink. NOTE: Units cannot be changed when
in Display-Hold mode.

enabled only

when Total is turned ON in the Mode submenu in the .S.E.T.U.P.

1

(Place 1st weight on platform)

1

(Remove weight)

(Example 10g)

(Place 2nd weight on platform)

1

(Total weight shown)

(Remove weight) (Place 3rd weight on platform)

1

(Total weight shown)

(Remove weight)

Total weight will remain on the display until weight is removed. The total weight remains
in memory. Total is limited to 999999.

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Clear/Exit Totalize

Performing this next step will erase all totalized memory.

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Additional Features

Weigh Below

Scout Pro permits below balance weighing
for applications such as specific gravity/
density determination. The balance is
normally elevated, supported on all feet and
leveled. A fine wire is attached to the built-in

Weigh
Below
Hook

hook at the bottom of the balance (see
illustration).

LFT (Legal for Trade on certain balances)

When LFT is activated, balance parameters such as Linearity Calibration, and various
units of measure are turned off as required for local weights and measures approval.
Review Lock Switch and Sealing the Balance procedures on page 21 before proceeding.
To initiate LFT, start in the .S.E.T.U.P. menu.

N

N

N

Press repeately to LFT

1

1

Press repeately to END

1

Y

1

Y

1

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Lock Switch

The Lock Switch is located under the balance and operates two different ways depending
on the model. In LFT models, the Lock Switch locks the calibration settings and other
parameters required for approval. In non-approved models, the Lock Switch is used to
lock out the menu mode preventing unauthorized changes.

To lock the menus, position the Lock Switch next to the tab on the bottom of the balance
as shown.

Locked positionUnlocked

Lock Switch

Sealing the Balance

After a weights and measures official has tested and approved the scale, it must be
sealed.

With the Lock Switch in the ON (locked) position, pass the sealing wire through the
hole in the Lock Switch and the tab and secure with a lead seal or paper seal. See
illustration.

Lead Wire Seal

Lock Switch Locked and Sealed

Paper Seal

Sealing the Balance

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4. MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

To ensure proper balance operation, keep the housing and platform clean. If necessary,
a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used. Check under the platform for
debris and remove. Keep calibration masses in a safe dry place. Unplug the AC
Adapter when not in use. For long term storage, remove the batteries.

Troubleshooting

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SYMPTOM

No display.

Battery Indicator is flashing.
Incorrect weight reading.

Calibration procedures do
not work.
Unable to display weight in
a particular weighing unit.

Balance readings unstable.

Error code is displayed.

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Power Adapter not
connected.

2. Batteries are exhausted.
Batteries are weak.

1. Balance out of calibration.

2. Balance was not
rezeroed before weighing.

Incorrect calibration
masses being used.

1. Weighing unit not
activated in menu.

2. Mode prevents unit
change.
Balance location may
have drafts from air
conditioning vents or
vibration from other
appliances nearby
affecting operation.
Various internal and
external problems

REMEDY

1. Connect AC Adapter.

2. Replace batteries.
Replace batteries.

1. Calibrate the balance.

2. Press the ON/ZERO Off

button with no weight on the
platform, then weigh item.

1. Use correct masses.

2. See error codes note ERR4.

1. Use Units menu to set
desired units ON.

2. Exit Hold or Totalize mode.

Either move or shield
the balance from external
air currents or vibration.

Review error code table

and take appropriate

action.

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Error Codes List

When internal and some external problems occur with the balance, the internal software
will display messages as error codes. Explanations are given for possible problems.
Try remedies in order indicated.

Error Codes

Err 1 chEct Invalid checksum data

a) Cycle balance ON/OFF,
b) Return balance for servicing

Err 2 LoAd Overload (>cap+90d) or Underload

a) Remove load,
b) Check shipping lock,
c) Recalibrate.

Err 4 WEIght Incorrect calibration weight

a) Use correct calibration weights,
b) Check environmental conditions.

Err 5 999999 Displayed value >99999

a) Exit application,
b) Rezero balance.

Err 6 count Parts counting error - balance exits parts counting

a) Exit application,
b) Rezero balance.

Err 8 FULL RS232 buffer is full

a) Cycle ON/OFF,
b) Check RS-232 settings in balance and computer.

Err 9 dAtA Internal data error. The next button press or a 5 second time-out

causes the balance to turn off

a) Cycle ON/OFF,
b) Return balance for servicing

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Accessories

Part No.

RS232 Interface Kit (includes cable) 71147376
USB Interface Kit (includes cable) 71147377
Security Device 76288-01
Hard Shell Carrying Case 77256-01
Impact Printer SF42
Impact Printer Paper 5 pack 78204-01
Cable for SF42 Printer AS017-06
Scoops: Aluminum,

3.62 x 4.50 x 1.0”/9.20 x 11.34 x 2.54 cm 4590-10
Black anodized, aluminum,

3.62 x 4.50 x 1.0”/9.20 x 11.34 x 2.54 cm 4590-30
Aluminum,

1.5 x 2.00 x 0.43”/3.81 x 5.08 x 1.11 cm 5076-00
Gold anodized aluminum,

2.25 x 3.00 x 0.75”/5.71 x 7.62 x 1.90 cm 5077-00
Calibration Masses:
See specification table for required masses.

100g 51015-05
200g 51025-06
300g 51035-05
500g 51055-06
1000g 51016-06
2000g 51026-02

AC Adapters:

120V/60Hz USA 12102320
230V/50Hz Europe 12102321
230V/60Hz Australia 4600/775+4600/724
230V/50Hz UK 4600/777+4600/724
100V/50Hz Japan 12102324

230V/60 Hz China 12104881

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5. TECHNICAL DATA

Specifications

Item No. SPx202 SPx402 SPx602 SPx401 SPx601 SPx2001 SPx4001 SPx6001 SPx6000

Capacity (g) 200 400 600 400 600 2000 4000 6000 6000

Span Calibration Mass (g) 200 200 300 200 300 2000 4000 6000 4000

Linearity Calibration Mass (g) 100 200 300 200 300 1000 2000 3000 3000

200 400 600 400 600 2000 4000 6000 6000

Readability (g) 0.01 0.1 1.0

Repeatability (Std. dev.(g) 0.01 0.1 1.0

Linearity (g) ±0.01 ±0.02 ±0.1 ±0.2 ±1.0

Weighing modes %, Parts Counting - Units, see capacity/readability table

Tare range To capacity by subtraction

Over range capacity Capacity +90d

Stabilization time 3 seconds

Operating temp. range 50° - 104°F / 10° - 40°C

Power requirements AC Adapter (supplied) or 4 AA batteries (not included)

Calibration digital calibration from keypad

Display (in/mm) LCD (0.6 / 15 high digits)

Pan size (in/mm) 4.7 / 120 diam. 6.5 x 5.6 / 165 x 142

Dimensions WxHxD (in/mm) 7.5 x 2.2 x 8.3 / 192 x 54 x 210

Net Weight (lb/kg) 1.5 / 0.7 1.8 / 0.8

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SPSxxx models contain 3 Taels - Hong Kong taels, Singapore taels, Taiwan taels.