AWS QS-500 Quicksilver Digital Pocket Scale User Manual

AWS QS-500 Quicksilver Digital Pocket Scale

Product Information

American Weigh Scales, Inc. Quicksilver Digital Pocket Scale
The American Weigh Scales, Inc. Quicksilver Digital Pocket Scale is a precise instrument designed for the accurate weighing of items. It is compact and portable, making it convenient to use in various settings. The scale has a maximum capacity of 500g and provides measurements in multiple units, including grams (g), ounces (oz), troy ounces (ozt), and pennyweights (dwt). It has a resolution of 0.1g for precise measurements.
Product Specifications:

• Model: QS-500
• Capacity: 500g / 17.64oz / 16.08ozt / 321.5dwt
• Resolution: 0.1g / 0.01oz / 0.01ozt / 0.1dwt
• Calibration Weight: 500g (sold separately)
• Scale Dimensions (inches): 4.3 x 3.3 x 0.75
• Warranty: 10 Year Warranty
• Power: 2 x AAA Batteries (included)

Product Usage Instructions

1. Press the [ON/OFF/TARE] key to turn on the scale.
2. Wait until the display shows “0.0”.
3. Place the item(s) to be weighed on the platform.
4. Use the [MODE] key to switch between weighing units if needed.
5. To turn off the scale, press and hold the [ON/OFF/TARE] key.

Tare Weighing Instructions:

1. Turn on the scale as described in the previous section.
2. Place the weighing tray or container on the platform.
3. Briefly press the [ON/OFF/TARE] key and wait until “0.0” is displayed.
4. Add the net-weight item to the tray or container.

Troubleshooting:
The primary reasons for inaccuracy or malfunction are low batteries, incorrect calibration, overload, or operating under unstable conditions. If you experience any issues, please consider the following solutions:

• If the display shows “Nothing” or unusual characters, change the batteries.
• If you are overloading the scale, remove the excessive load immediately.
• If the delicate weighing load cell has been damaged due to misuse (shock, drop, or overload), you can try recalibrating the scale.

Please handle and operate your scale with utmost care and caution to maintain its accuracy and longevity.

Quicksilver Scale Manual
Thank you for purchasing the American Weigh Quicksilver Digital Scale. Please read all operating instructions carefully before use. This electronic scale is a precision instrument. With normal care and proper treatment, it will provide years of reliable service. Never load the scale with more than the maximum capacity. Overloading will permanently damage it!Avoid any exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your scale works better when operated at normal room temperature. Always allow the scale to acclimate to normal room temperature for at least one hour before use. Give your scale sufficient warm up time. Usually 30-60 seconds before calibration to give the internal components a chance to stabilize. Keep your scale in a clean environment. Dust, dirt, moisture, vibration, air currents and a close distance 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 the platform. 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.

OPERATION

1. Press the [ ON/OFF/TARE] key.
2. Wait until “0.0” is displayed.
3. Place the item(s) to be weighed on the platform.
4. Using the [MODE] key, you can switch between weighing units.
5. To turn the scale off, press and hold the [ ON/OFF/TARE ] key.

TARE WEIGHING

To weigh using the tray, you can place it on the platform before turning the scale on or:

1. Turn on the scale as described in the first section.
2. Place the weighing tray or container on the platform.
3. Press the [ ON/OFF/TARE ] key briefly and wait until “0.0” is displayed.
4. Add the “net weight item” to the tray or container.

CALIBRATION

Only calibrate your scale if your scale is not weighing properly. This scale comes pre-calibrated.

1. Turn off the scale, Press and hold the “MODE” key then press the [ ON/OFF/TARE ] key until the display shows a random number. Now release both keys.
2. Press the [ ON/OFF/TARE ] key again, The display will show “Zero” then “500.0”. Gently place a 500g weight on the center of the platform and press the [ ON/OFF/TARE ] key again. The LCD will display “PASS” then “500.0”.
3. Calibration is complete. If the scale shows “ H ”, an error has occurred – Turn off the scale and repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The primary reasons for inaccuracy or malfunction are low batteries, incorrect calibration, overload or operating under unstable conditions. Please keep this in mind and maintain and operate your scale properly. This scale is a precise instrument and must be handled with the utmost care and caution.

• [Display] Solution:
• Nothing,  Change the batteries.
• [H] You are overloading the scale. Remove the excessive load immediately!
• [Oue2] The delicate weighing load cell has been damaged by misusing the scale (i.e. it was shocked, dropped or overloaded). You can try recalibrating.

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