UWE PS SERIES, PS-6000, PS-3000, PS-12K, PS-3000S Operation Manual

CONTENTS

1. INSTALLATION

2. SPECIFICATIONS

3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION

4. INITIAL SETUP

5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING

7. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE

APPENDIX

Installation Diagram
Installation Procedures

DECEMBER 1999

Specifications subject to change without prior notice

PS SERIES

All STAINLESS STEEL BENCH SCALE

OPERATION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE

ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCALE

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1. INSTALLATION

outlet. If not, do not plug in the adaptor,

contact your dealer immediately.

1.1 Check and make sure that the following
accessories are included:
This operation manual
Indicator x 1

Platform x 1
Pillar x 1

Power adaptor x 1
Screws and tool set x 1

Contact your dealer if any item missed.

1.2 Install the scale very carefully. Refer
to Appendix INSTALLATION DIAGRAM for
installation method and procedures.
Should you encounter any problem in
installation, contact your dealer.

1.3 Power on the scale

a. Before plugging the power adaptor into

electricity outlet, check and make sure
that the input voltage of power adaptor
matches with the output voltage of the

b. Before first time use, plug the main

adaptor into the wall outlet and charge
the scale for at least 8 hours.

c. Retain the packing materials for

future transportation purposes.

Caution:

In most cases, this unit is legal for trade
only when it is sealed and bearing a serial
number. Do not attempt to break the seal or
remove the serial number. Contact your dealer
for more information or after sales service.

2. SPECIFICATIONS 3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION

Model No. Capacity Division
PS-3000 3000g 0.5g
PS-6000 6000g 1g
PS-12K 12kg 0.002kg
PS-30K 30kg 0.005kg
PS-3000S 3000g 1g
PS-6000S 6000g 2g
PS-15KS 15kg 0.005kg
PS-30KS 30kg 0.01kg
Platform size 280 x 330 mm
Power source Built-in rechargeable

battery or power adaptor
Max. Tare range Up to 100% of rated capacity
Max. Zero range Up to 2% rated capacity

Weight Units

Metric, decimal pound

(Note A) and pound/ounce

Operation

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Environment Non-condensed. R.H.¡ 85%

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Note A:
To comply with the law of certain countries,

the avoirdupois weight units may be disabled.
Contact your dealer for more information.

1. ON/OFF KEY Press this key to turn scale

on or off.

2. MODE KEY

Press this key to shift among metric and
avoirdupois weight units with or without
backlight (optional).

3. M+ KEY

Press this key to accumulate present weight
value into memory.

4. MR KEY

Press this key to recall the accumulated weight
value from memory.

5. TARE KEY

Press this key to tare off the weight of a
container and get the net weight.

6. ZERO KEY

Press this key to reset weight displayed to
zero when unloaded.

7. MC KEY

Press this key clear the accumulated weight
stored.

8. ZERO INDICATOR

An arrow will appear and point at this sign
to indicate a zero weight status.

10. M+ INDICATOR

An arrow will appear and point at this sign
when memory contains of accumulated data.

11. WEIGHT UNIT INDICATOR
"kg" indicates the metric unit is being

employed.
"lb" indicates the avoirdupois unit is being
employed.

12. LO-BAT INDICATOR

When this indicator appears, recharge the scale
immediately. Failure to do so may cause
unrecoverable damages to the built-in
rechargeable battery.

13. IN-CHARGE INDICATOR

Red color: Recharging on process
Green color: Charging completed

9. TARE INDICATOR 14. * RESERVED KEY

An arrow will appear and point at this sign Reserved key, no function assigned.
when the tare function is being employed.

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ired, adjust the adjustable feet
underneath scale to obtain a level
position.

d. Press TARE twice
e. Scale displays F.3
f. Press and hold MODE until kg or lb

sign appears.

g. Press MODE to shift between kg and

lb sign.

h. To enable the avoirdupois units,

press ZERO when the lb sign appears.

i. To disable the avoirdupois units,

press ZERO when the kg sign appears.

j. After ZERO is pressed, the scale

will return to operation status.

4.2 Internal Setting

4.2.1 Select weight unit

The scale is equipped with metric and
avoirdupois weight units. Follow the below
steps to enable/disable the avoirdupois
units.

a. Turn scale off

b. Press and hold TARE, then press
ON/OFF
c. Scale displays F.1

4.2.2 Select Auto Power Off Setting
The scale is equipped with Auto Power Off
Function. The scale will be turned off

automatically if it is not used for 4 minutes.
Follow the below steps to enable/disable
the Auto Power Off Function

a. Turn scale off

b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/OFF
c. Scale displays F.1
d. Press TARE three times

4. INITIAL SETUP

4.1 Placing the Scale

Place the scale on a hard and strong surface,

vibration, fire and direct sunlight. For
accurate weighing, always place this unit

on a level surface.

5. INSTRUCTION FOR U S E

5.1 Before Weighing

Make sure that:
a. The upper platform cover is inserted

firmly into the platform.

b. The scale is placed on a level and strong

surface.

c. The scale is turned on.
d. The ZEROINDICATORison. If not, press ZERO

to set weight displayed to zero.

5.2 Weighing

a. Always place an object onto the platform

gently. Excessive force applied to platform

may cause damages to sensor inside.
b. The weight of the object would be
displayed

automatically.

c. It is a good practice to remove all loads

from platform after weighing. It would
prolong the lifetime of scale.

5.3 Select Weight Unit

Scale displays

f. Press MODE to shift between 0._OFF

4._OFF

g. To enable the Auto Power Off Function,

press ZERO when 4._OFF appears.

h. To disable the Auto Power Off
Function,

press ZERO when 0._OFF appears.

i. After ZERO is pressed, the scale will

Press MODE to shift among kg

5.8 Weight Memory Function

a. To save a weight to memory and auto

weight accumulation

When weight display is stable, press M+ to
save the weight into memory. Scale displays
P. 1 and M+ INDICATOR indicating total number
of entry and the memory is containing data.

b. Recall accumulated weight in memory Press

MR. Scale will display the total number of
entry and the total accumulated weight of
all entries.

c. Clear data in memory

Press MC after the accumulated weight is
being displayed. Scale will display P.0 to
indicate all data in memory has been erased.

Caution

All data stored in memory will be erased if:
a. The scale is turned off, or,
b. The weight unit is changed.

5.9 Recharge the Scale

The scale is equipped with a built-in
rechargeable battery. When LO-BAT INDICATOR
appears, recharge the scale immediately.
Failure to do so may cause unrecoverable
damages to the built-in rechargeable battery.

The scale can remain in operation when being
recharged.

Charging is completed when the color of the

IN-CHARGE INDICATOR turns green.

Caution:

Insert the rubber cap into the DC inlet of scale
except during recharging.

Is the stainless steel platter cover
placed on the platter?
Place the stainless steel platter
cover onto the platter.
Is the platter inserted to the
platform correctly?
Insert the platter to platform
correctly.

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Syndrome Scale cannot be turned on
Check: Is the scale charged?
Action: Recharge the scale for at least 8

hours before first time use or plug
in the power adaptor before power
on the scale.

Check Is the power adaptor inserted properly

into both the electricity outlet
and the DC inlet of scale.

Action:

Secure both ends of the power
adaptor and try again.

Syndrome
Check
Action:

Check

Action

Syndrome

Check

Action

Rated capacity cannot be reached

Is the TARE INDICATOR on?
Turn the scale off. Remove all loads

Is there anything obstructing the
platform or pillar?

Remove all obstacles.

Scale displays 00 000

excess the rated capacity of scale?
Remove all loads from platform and
try again.

Syndrome Scale turned off automatically

Is the Auto Power Off function
employed?
Refer to 4.2.2 to disable the Auto

Action

Power Off function.

Check Is the LO-BAT INDICATOR on? Check

Apply the power adaptor. Action

Syndrome Weighing result is not accurate

Check Is the scale placed in a level

condition?

Action Adjust the adjustable feet to a level

condition.

Check Is the scale affected by airflow,

vibration or RFI?

Action: Place the scale away from all

disturbances.

Check Is the scale calibrated correctly?
Action Contact your dealer.

Check Is the correct weight unit employed?

Action Refer to 4.2.1 and 5.3 for weight

unit settings and usage.

7. DAILY CARE A N D MAINTENANCE

Clean the scale with a soft and damp cloth. If
necessary, apply a mild detergent. Do not
use any high-pressure water spray, harsh,
abrasive material, acetone, volatile
solvent, thinner or alcohol for
cleaning.

7.3 Verify the accuracy of scale
periodically. Re-calibrate the scale if
necessary.
Note: In some countries, calibration is
restricted to be done by an
authorized/qualified agent only.
Contact your dealer for more
information.

7.4 The scale must be placed horizontally
during transportation or long time
storage.

7.5 Store scale in a dry and clean place.

APPENDIX APPENDIX

Installation Diagram

Ins

tallation Procedures

1. Insert the platform cover to the platform very carefully.

2. Thread the cable through the pillar.

3. Lift the pillar to upright position.

4. Fix the pillar to the platform base firmly using the screws
provided.

5. Fix the indicator to the indicator mounting using the screws
provided.

6. Plug the cable plug into the indicator firmly.