Specifications

4 DC-530 Operation Manual
1.3.4 Key Functions
The DC-530 features many functions for managing item information and scale operation. Table 1-4 lists the keys
and key functions of the DC-530 keyboard and keypad.
Some keys have different functions depending on what mode or function you are in.
Key Description
ON/OFF - Turns the scale display on or off.
REZERO key - Used to reset the weight display to zero.
SCALE key - Used to select between Scale 1 and Scale 2 if an external scale is connected.
TEP key - Used to toggle between “Normal Counting Mode” and “Teraoka Error
Prediction (TEP) Counting Mode”.
+ (Plus) key -
Counting Mode - Used to accumulate quantity data. Also prompts printing of a label if an
external printer is connected.
Program Mode - Used to navigate to the next editable data in all modes except Normal and
TEP counting modes.
- (Minus) key -
Counting Mode - Used to subtract a quantity during accumulation.
Program Mode - Used to navigate to the previous editable data in all modes except Normal
and TEP counting modes.
* PRINT key -
Counting Mode - Used to output data to print a label when an external printer is connected.
Used to show and then clear accumulated TOTAL data when doing
accumulation.
Program Mode - Used to save changes in data in all mode operations except Normal and
TEP Counting modes.
MODE key - Used to access the MODE menu for Program Mode, Date & Time Setting,
and Set Point Setting.
Numeric keys - Used to enter numeric values. When using the scale, first enter a numeric
value, then press the appropriate function key.
DECIMAL key - Used to set the decimal point.
PCS key - Used for computing Unit Weight by sampling.
TARE key -
Counting Mode - Used to set or clear the tare value.
Program Mode - Used to store SPEC changes and escape to the Weighing Mode when
programming specifications.
Maintenance Mode - Used to escape to the Weighing Mode from the Maintenance Mode.
Table 1-4. DC-530 Key Functions
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