Mettler PE 3600 Electronic Scale

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About

This is a high precision scale, measuring to within 0.01 gram for smaller weights, and to within 0.1 gram for larger weights. Maximum weight measurable is 3600 grams (about 7.93 pounds). The case has been newly cleaned in June 2005, and it is ready for use.


Owner(s)

  • Freeside

Hackability

Do Not Hack

Permissions

For general use by members (and guests with member permission and supervision) after reading Basic Instructions below. Treat this equipment as if it were your own.

Restrictions

Caution

Full accuracy requires 30 minutes warmup time and calibration, in that order. Read manual for more info.

Basic Instructions

  • Plug in power. If maximum accuracy is needed, wait 30 minutes and follow calibration instructions in manual.
  • Remove anything from the measurement tray, then press down on the metal bar at the edge of the display. All segments of the display will light for a few seconds to allow checking for missing segments, then "0.00g" will be display.
  • Put item to be measured on measurement tray.
  • Observe weight reading on display.
  • If the display says "OFF" power has been interrupted and restored. Press down on the metal bar to restore operation.
  • pull up on the metal bar at the edge of the display to turn off the display (unit remains powered internally to maintain calibration).

Specifications and Detailed Instructions

  • Resolution: 0.01g
  • Maximum Measurement: 3600g (about 7.93 pounds)

RTFM.PNGManual in PDF format

Tips

The power connector on the back does not always make good contact to the IEC end of the power cord, making it appear the unit is not working. If unit does not come on, move around the power cord in the back connector and press the metal bar.

Warnings

Safety