EN-12

EC Series

 

 

 

6. CALIBRATION

For best results, calibrate the scale at regular intervals. Temperature changes, geographic gravity variations, altitude changes and abuse are few reasons why a scale may need recalibration.

When the scale is ideally positioned for operation, enter calibration and proceed as

follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-press Zero to initiate calibra-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

g

 

Piece Weight g/pc

 

Count

pcs

tion (do not release key-press until

 

 

 

0.

 

 

 

CAL

 

 

 

3000.0

 

 

“CAL” is displayed).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The required calibration weight is

Actual calibration

 

Required calibration

 

Procedure

 

displayed (ex. 3000g for a 3kg

weight

 

 

value

 

 

 

model). At this time, a different

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

calibration weight value can be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

entered via the numeric keypad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place the corresponding calibration

 

 

 

3000.0

 

3000.0

weight on the pan. The display

 

 

 

 

flashes until the actual weight is reg-

 

 

 

3000.0

 

3000.0

istered and the calibration process

 

 

 

 

 

 

ends (the scale momentarily beeps

3000.0

 

0.

before exiting to normal weighing

 

 

 

mode).

 

 

 

NOTE: Press Zero at any time to abort during the calibration process.

CAL

CAL

0.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

The following table lists common problems, possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact Ohaus or your authorized Ohaus dealer.

Symptom

Possible Causes

Remedy

Scale will not turn on.

AC power not connected.

Connect scale to power.

 

Battery discharged.

Connect scale to power and

 

 

charge battery.

Battery fails to charge fully.

Battery is defective or past its

Have the battery replaced by an

 

useful life.

authorized Ohaus service dealer.

 

 

 

Weight reading does

Unstable environment.

Ensure a stable environment.

not stabilize.

Interference under pan.

Ensure that the weighing pan is

 

 

unobstructed and free to move.

 

 

 

Scale does not display

Improper calibration.

Calibrate the scale using proper

accurately.

 

calibration weights.

 

 

 

E1, E2, E3 displayed

The pan is placed incorrectly.

Reposition the pan correctly.

 

Zero limit exceeded during

Ensure the pan is empty before

 

power up.

switching the scale on.

 

 

 

--OL-- displayed

Load exceeds scale capacity.

Reduce the load on the pan.

 

 

 

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