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Low Batteries & bad battery connections are the #1 cause of scale malfunction and inaccuracy! We test all of our scale returns from consumers. Fully
60% of consumer returns are battery related problems. This sounds silly but it's true!
A scale will perform slowly, or read inaccurately when it has low batteries. Please replace the batteries often (and only use good quality batteries). We include good quality batteries with all of our scales but batteries can run low in storage.
If your scale simply won't turn on while on Battery power, this is
often caused by loose battery connections. Battery prongs (terminals) are
made of metal. They must be making good contact with your batteries in order for
the scale to power on. You can use a paperclip to slightly bend the
battery prongs to make them have a better connection. Also some poorly designed
batteries have recessed or partially obstructed battery terminals. This may
cause your prongs to be touching the plastic housing of the battery instead of
the metal battery terminal.
Flipscale Specific Error Codes & Troubleshooting:
1) If the Display ever becomes locked on errl or err, this is a fatal
error code and indicates that the scale was shocked, dropped or otherwise
damaged and the delicate weighing sensors have been damaged. You can try
recalibrating the scale (If the sensor has not been hurt too badly it may work again after recalibration).
Otherwise you will have to follow the warranty instructions that came with your
scale. Usually this happens when a scale has been shipped and improperly packed
or mishandled by a shipping company.
2) If during calibration the scale shows "Cal" but will not go to "Load 100"
this indicates a zero mark error. Please try repeating calibration a few
times, if the scale will not calibrate then the zero error is fatal. This
means the scale will have to come back to us for service or replacement.
Zero mark errors happen due to shock or overload, the load cell becomes slightly
bent and the processor of the scale cannot determine a stable "zero" to use for
calibration.
3) If the display becomes locked on 8888, this often indicates low batteries.
However sometimes it also may indicate a serious zero mark error. This
means when you turn the scale on, it can't determine what zero is (a slight zero
mark error will cause situation #2 above, but a serous zero mark error will
cause the scale to not even be able to show 0.0 when you turn it on. Thus,
if new batteries do not fix this error the scale will have to be sent to us for
replacement under our Lifetime/30 year warranty program.
Although the Flipscale is designed to be extremely durable, It’s important that you never overload or drop/shock the scale. This scale is
still a delicate instrument and must be treated with care and caution. Scales
are delicate instruments and unlike Cellular phones, scales have delicate
sensors that determine how much an item weighs. If you drop or shock your
scale, these sensors "feel" the shock and are sometimes destroyed.
This happens with all digital scales. We design our scales to be as resistant to
shock or drops as possible, however there is no way for us to protect 100%
against load cell or sensor damage. A well-treated scale will provide
years of reliable and accurate weighing. However an abused scale will only work
until it is damaged.
Flipscale Manual
Thank you for purchasing The Flipscale. With normal care and proper treatment it will provide years of reliable service Please read all operating instructions carefully before use.
PROPER OPERATION AND ENVIRONMENT
- Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold, your scale works best when operated at normal room temperature. Always allow the unit to acclimate to a normal room temperature before use.
- Allow sufficient warm up time. Usually 30 seconds before calibration to give the internal components a chance to stabilize.
- The cleaner the environment the better. Dust, dirt, moisture, vibration, air currents and proximity to other electronic equipment can all cause an adverse effect on the reliability and accuracy of your scale.
- Handle with care. Gently apply all items to be weighed onto tray top. Although this scale is designed to be quite durable, try to avoid rough treatment as this may permanently damage the internal sensor.
- Avoid shaking, dropping or otherwise shocking the scale. This is a precision instrument and must be handled with extreme care.
- Only operate the scale on a stable, vibration free surface.
- Delay - scale has a built in delay after pressing buttons for accuracy.
- Remove the batteries if you plan to store the scale for longer then 10 days
- These electronic scale are precision instruments. Avoid disturbing environmental conditions such as currents, vibrations, strong electrical and magnetic fields as well as a rapid change of the ambient temperature.
BATTERY OPERATION
- Two CR 2032 size Lithium batteries are required.
- Release the battery cover by sliding out-wards.
- Place batteries into battery compartment aligned correctly. Be Carefull not to push on the tray while replacing batteries.
- Replace battery cover.
- The scale is now ready for battery operation.
CALIBRATION
Important: Always perform calibration procedure after first turning the unit on and allowing time for it to warm up and stabilize. 30 seconds should be sufficient. For best results repeat this process at regular intervals if the scale is subject to weather or altitude changes. Incorrect calibration can occur if you do not follow the steps exactly. If your scale does not perform accurately, please try replacing your batteries before you calibrate. Brand new scales may require multiple calibrations during the load cell break-in time. The scale must be on a stable, vibration free surface
Calibration Procedure:
- Turn scale on and allow unit to stabilize for 30 seconds. Press and hold the ÒCAL/MODEÓ key for 6 seconds then release. The display will show CAL then CAL 0, then LoAd 100g will appear (Wait for "Load 100g" to appear before proceeding).
- Gently place the 100 gram weight on the scale and wait.
- The scale will flash 100g, then DONE, then 100g. Gently remove the weight. Calibration is complete.
- If after calibration your scale does not read accurately, this indicates
calibration error and the calibration process should be repeated.
SEGMENT POWER UP TEST
When first turning the unit on, all segments of the display will appear as shown below. This display will remain for approximately 3 seconds and then reset to zero. The display may also change brightness before 0.0 or 0.00 appears. 88888
STABLE READING INDICATION
This is a very precise scale - the display may seem to wander or jump when weighing. This is due to air currents or vibrations. Stable weighing is achieved when the small o appears in the top left corner of the display.
OVERLOAD
When an applied load exceeds the capacity. ÒErrÓ will appear on the display. Remove excessive load immediately. The unit may return to normal operation. Remember, You can permanently damage the scale by overloading it!
NEGATIVE VALUE
Any tarred value or a value left in memory will be displayed as a negative number when all weight is removed from the unit. Press tare to reset the scale.
TARE
The tare feature is designed to allow the user to reset the scale to zero for certain circumstances. Tare can be used to eliminate the value of a pan liner, scoop, beaker etc. Place the container on the weighing tray, wait for a stable reading and then press "TARE". The unit returns to zero and the weight value of the container is permanently removed for the remainder of the procedure.
Note: When all weight is removed from the weighing tray, the tared value of the container will be displayed as a negative number. Press the "TARE" again to return to zero or cycle the power on the scale.
KEY PAD FUNCTIONS
CAL/MODE
Mode selection: Press and release the key once to change weight unit. Calibration: Depress this key for four seconds to begin calibration as outlined under the Calibration Procedure on the next page.
ON/OFF
Press this key to turn unit on. Once the unit is on, press and hold the same key to turn the scale off
TARE
Press tare to reset the scale to zero. Tare can be used for eliminating from a sample (or a procedure) the weight value of a container weight is permanently removed for the remainder of the procedure. Note: When all weight are removed from the weighing tray, the tared value of a container will be displayed as a negative number. Cycle the power on the scale to reset the scale to zero.
Auto OFF
An auto shut off feature is provided to conserve battery power. The unit will automatically turn off after approximately 2 minutes of inactivity.
PROTECTIVE COVER
The scale has a unique built in protective cover. The cover is designed to open to two positions. Select the position that is best suited to your weighing needs. The Flipscale is the only scale in the world with this special patented cover / upper LCD. Please be gentle when opening the cover to avoid damage to the hinge.
The Flipscale is the most innovative pocket scale ever created. Please remember that this is a precision instrument. It is essential that you never drop, shake or otherwise mishandle this instrument. Electronic precision scales use delicate sensors that can easily be damaged if the scale is excessively shocked, dropped or overloaded. If you treat your Flipscale well, it will serve you well. Please be good to your Flipscale! My Weigh is the Best Weigh!
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