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76103-578 Issue 0 C 25.03.2002

©Salter Brecknell Weighing 2002. All rights reserved.

The information contained herein is the property of Salter
Brecknell Weighing and is supplied without liability for errors or
omissions. No part may be reproduced or used except as
authorised by contract or other written permission. The
copyright and the foregoing restriction on reproduction and use
extend to all media in which the information may be embodied.

PS250 User Instructions

Contents

page no.

Declaration of Conformity
Safety

Warnings 3
Safe installation 3
Safe use 3
Cleaning the machine 3
EMC compliance 4

1 About your machine 

1.1 Description 5

1.2 Display 5

1.3 Key functions 5

1.4 Error codes 6

1.5 Specification 6

1.6 Power supply 7

2 Weighing 

2.1 Hold function 10

3 Setup mode 

3.1 Function setup 12

3.2 Calibration 14

PS250 User Instructions i

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer Salter Brecknell
Type PS250
corresponds to the requirements of the following EC directives:
EMC Directive EMC 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive LVD 73/23/EEC

The applicable harmonised
standards are:

A copy of the original signed declaration for this instrument is available
from:

Salter Brecknell Weighing, P.O. Box 9533, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2TE

EN60950, EN50081–1,
EN50082–1

Déclaration de Conformité

Fabricant Salter Brecknell
Type PS250
Correspond aux exigences des directives CE suivantes:
Directive CEM CEM 89/336/EEC
Directive Basse Tension LVD 73/23/EEC

Les standards harmonis és
applicables sont:

Une copie originale de la déclaration signée pour cet instrument est
disponible à:

Salter Brecknell Weighing, P.O. Box 9533, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2TE

EN60950, EN50081–1,
EN50082–1

Konformitätserklärung

Hersteller Salter Brecknel l
Typ PS250
entspricht den Anforderungen der folgenden EU-Richtlinien:
EMV-Richtlinie EMC 89/336/EEC
Niederspannungsrichtlinie LVD 73/23/EEC

Die angewendeten
harmonisierten Normen sind:

Eine Abschrift der original unterschriebenen Konformitätserklärung ist
unter unten genannter Adresse erhältlich:

Salter Brecknell Weighing, P.O. Box 9533, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2TE

EN60950, EN50081–1,
EN50082–1

Dichiarazione di conformità

Produttore Salter Brecknell
Modello PS250
è conforme alle caratteristiche previste dalle seguenti direttive CE
Normativa EMC 89/336/CE
Normativa per la bassa tensione 73/23/CE

Le norme standard armonizzate
applicate sono:

Se richiest o, è disponibile una copia dell’originale certificato firmato da:

Salter Brecknell Weighing, P.O. Box 9533, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2TE

EN60950, EN50081–1,
EN50082–1

Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement for North America

This equipment has b een te sted a nd foun d t o comply with th e lim its for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limi ts are desig ned to
provide reasonable protection against harmf ul interference when the equipment is
operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions manual , may cause harmful interfe rence to radio communica tions.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.

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PS250 User Instructions

1

Safety

Warnings
Safe installation

Take care when lifting and transporting heavy objects.

Do not overload the machine. Take care not to exceed the
weighing capacity of the machine.

Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily
accessible socket outlet. Permanently connected equipment
must have a readily accessible disconnect device incorporated
in the fixed wiring.

For your protection all mains (110V or 230V) equipment used
out of doors or in wet or damp conditions should be supplied
from a correctly fused source and protected by an approved
RCD to BS7071 or BS7288 or BS4293.

The mains lead must be connected to a supply outlet with a
protective earth contact. The electrical supply at the socket
outlet must provide overcurrent protection of an appropriate
rating.

IF IN DOUBT SEEK ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

Safe use

To avoid the possibility of electric shock or damage to the
machine, always switch off the machine and isolate from the
power supply before carrying out any routine maintenance.

Cleaning the machine

CAUTION: Harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners and

alkaline cleaning solutions, such as washing soda, should not
be used especially on the display windows. Under no
circumstances should you attempt to wipe the inside of the
machine.

PS250 User Instructions 3

The outside of standard products may be wiped down with a
clean cloth moistened with water containing a small amount of
washing up liquid or disinfectant

EMC compliance

The following warning may be applicable to your machine.

WARNING:This is a class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

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1 About your machine

1.1 Description

The PS250 is a self contained portable platfo rm scal e with a
remote display. The platform is constructe d of mil d stee l; it
has four adjustable feet for levelling and a non-slip mat for the
platform. A bracket and fixings are supplied for des k or wall
mounting the indicator head. For best resul ts, al ways ins tall
the platform on a hard, flat, level surface.

A stainless steel platform vers ion i s availa ble.

1.2 Display

Net

0

888888.8

Low

kg
lb oz

1 About your machine

SALTER

Brecknell

ON-OFF

ZERO

UNITS

HOLD

kg/x

0èç

TARE

T

250kg x 0.1kg/550lb x 0.2lb

Stable Net weight

net

PS250

Minus Hold weight

Low

0

Centre of zero weighing mode
Low battery weighing mode

lb
kg

1.3 Key functions

ZERO

0èç

TARE

PS250 User Instructions 5

Zero/ON/OFF key. Switches the scale on or off.

T

Tare key. Applies a tare value

1 About your machine

UNITS

kg/x

Units key Selects weighing units

HOLD

Hold key Retains average weight display.

1.4 Error codes

Err Overload
ErrL Below zero
ErrE EEprom error

Low

Low battery warning

1.5 Specification

Capacity/resolution 250kg x 0.1kg

Display Height 25mm

Operating temperature
Weight 22kg

Dimensions
Platform 900mm x 550mm x 50mm
Display head 270mm x 90mm x 45mm
Power supply 6 x 1.2V metal hydride

Recharge adaptor 1 x 100V-240V AC/13V DC

550lb x 0.2lb

7 segment LCD
5º C to 35º C

rechargeable batteries

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1.6 Power supply

The indicator head contains six metal hydride re-chargeable
batteries. The low battery indicator

battery power is insufficient to power the scale.

Recharging the batteries

Insert the AC re-charger adapter into the socket on the
indicator head to recharge the batteries.

1 About your machine

is displayed when the

Low

Recharging time is approximately 14 hour s.
Fully charged batteries should give approximately eight hours

of continuous use.
CAUTION: Always connect the AC adaptor to the indicator

head before connecting to the mains power supply.
Disconnect from the mains power supply before disconnecting

the adaptor from the indicator head.

AC adaptor

The 100V/240V recharge adaptor supplied with the P S250 i s
provided with four convertion connectors:

2 pin European
3 pin UK
2 pin USA
2 pin Australia

PS250 User Instructions 7

2 Weighing

ZERO

0èç

ZERO

0èç

2 Weighing

For best results, always weigh on a hard flat and level surface.
The platform has four adjustable feet for level lin g.

ZERO

Press to switch on the scale. The display will show

then go to weighing mode. If the display does not show

 or  press .

To switch off the scale, press and hold .

1. If necesssary, zero the scale.

0èç

ZERO

0èç

ZERO

0èç

0

0.0

kg

2.

15.3

kg

Using tares

3.

0

0.0

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kg

TARE

T

4.

ZERO

0èç

2 Weighing

5.

6. To cancel a tare

net

net

net

5.1

kg

kg

kg

kg

15.3

0

0.0

15.3

0

0.0

Weighing un i t s

UNITS

Press to toggle between kg, lb and oz.

PS250 User Instructions 9

kg/x

kg

2 Weighing

HOLD

2.1 Hold function

This function enables you to weigh oversized objects that may
obscure the display. The system calculates an average
weight reading and displays this weight v alue. T his mak es
the hold function ideal for weighing anim a ls that may be
moving around on the platform.

1.

0

0.0

2.

0

0.0

3.

16.3

When the annunciator stops flashi ng, the weight is
displayed and remains even when the load is remov ed.

16.3

kg

kg

kg

kg

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4. To cancel the hold:

HOLD

2 Weighing

0

0.0

kg

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3 Setup mode

3 Setup mode

3.1 Function setup

In setup mode you can configure the foll owing fu nctio ns:

• weighing unit

• auto shut-off

• calibration weight

Auto shut-off switches off the scale if no ac tivi ty is se nsed
during the period set. The time values are in sec onds. T o

disable auto shut-off, select
Calibration weight allows you to sel ect ful l load, 0.5 load or

0.25 load of the machine capacity for calibra tion. The tabl e
lists the actual weight value you should use.

2)).

Weighing
units

kg 200 kg 100 kg 50 kg
lb 500 lb 200 lb 100 lb

Full load

Calibration weights

1

/2 load

1

/4 load

12 PS250 User Instructions

Set

TARE

T

UNITS

kg/x

3 Setup mode

Unit

A.OFF

CAP

CAL



divS GrAv

)XOO 

120 180 240 300 OFF

kg

lb

OFF

oz

OFFOFFON ON ON

Setup menu

Navigating the setup menu

1. Press and hold until display shows 6(7

TARE

T

(approximately three seconds).

2. Release , display shows 81,7.

3. Press to move across to the option or value you
require.

End

4. Press to select an option and save.

HOLD

To exit the setup menu and save your changes :

Press until you see End.

Press to save your chang es and return to wei ghing

UNITS

kg/x

HOLD

mode.

PS250 User Instructions 13

3 Setup mode

ZERO

0èç

UNITS

kg/x

3.2 Calibration

1. In setup mode, select &$/and then select whether you you
want to use

’Calibration weights’on page 12). The example shown in
these instructions uses kg weight units and
your selection and then switch off the scale.

1.
Hold

At the same time

1

/2, full or 1/4 load for calibration (see

1

/2 load. Save

x 3

4076

lb

Display shows zero cou n t val ue.

2.

TARE

T

0

0

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lb

3.

UNITS

kg/x

TARE

T

to select alternate units

4.

3 Setup mode

0

lb

0

0

kg

0

5.

100kg

7978

cal

100.0

kg

kg
lb oz

kg

PS250 User Instructions 15

Email: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

P.O. Box 9533, Smethwick,

Tel UK: 0870 444 6132 Fax UK: 0870 010 2241

3620 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis,

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

West Midlands, B66 2TE

Salter Brecknell Weighing,

MN 55418, USA.