Instruction manual

5. WEIGHING

5-1 FZ-CT / FX-CT Series Balances

The default settings of the unit of weight for the FZ-CT / FX-CT series balances are the metric carat

(ct) and grams (g).

Pressing the MODE key switches the displayed unit, between ct and g.

To use other units, refer to “9-9 Storing Units” on page 38 to store the units.

5-2 Basic Operation (FZ-CT / FX-CT Series Balances)

1 Place a container (carat pan) on the weighing pan, if

necessary.

Press the RE-ZERO key to cancel the weight (tare). The

balance displays 0.000

. (The decimal point position

depends on the balance model.)

2 Place a sample on the pan or in the container.

3 Wait for the stabilization indicator to be displayed. Read

the value.

While the stabilization indicator is on, pressing the PRINT

key will output the weight value, using the RS-232C serial

interface.

Note

Peripheral equipment, that is sold separately , such

as a printer or a personal computer is required.

4 Remove the sample and container from the pan.

Notes

When other units of weight are stored as described in “9

-9

Storing Units”,

pressing the MODE key switches the

displayed unit.

Press the SAMPLE key to turn on or off the minimum

weighing value.

When the ON:OFF key is pressed with a container placed

on the weighing pan, the balance displays 0.000

and

weighing is started,

Sample

Remove the

sample

Weighing

pan

Carat pan

Weighing

pan

Carat pan

(Display off)