MII SERIES CONTENTS

DIGITAL WEIGHING SCALE

1. INSTALLATION
OPERATION MANUAL

2. SPECIFICATIONS

3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION

THIS PRODUCT HAS A MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBER. IF

4. INTERNAL FUNCTIONS AND INITIAL SETUP
MISSING, THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY IS INVALID
AND THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO YOUR
RETAILER FOR A FULL REFUND. 5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE

6. ERROR CODES AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE SCALE.

7. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE

March 2006 Rev 1

1. INSTALLATION If not, do not plug in the adaptor, contact your
This product has a manufacturer serial number. If dealer immediately.
missing, the manufacturers warranty is invalid and the
product should be returned to your retailer for a full CAUTION:
refund. When the power adaptor is being used, take all battery
out from the battery pack. Failure to do so may cause
1.1 CHECK and make sure that the following items are battery leak/ explosion or damages to the scale. Do not
included: use any rechargeable battery. The scale does not
This operation manual recharge any battery.
Scale x 1
Plastic Platter x 1 1.4 RETAIN all packaging materials for future
Stainless steel platter cover transportation purposes. Warranty may void if
(if ordered) x 1 transported in other than original packaging.
Power adaptor x 1
CAUTION:
Contact your dealer if any items are missing. In some cases, this unit is legal for trade only when
it is sealed and bearing a serial number. Do not break
1.2 INSTALL plastic platter and stainless steel platter or remove the seal or the serial number. Contact your
cover (if ordered) by pressing downward gently. dealer for more information or after sales service.

1.3 POWER the scale

a. Insert one 9V battery or 6 AA size battery into the
battery pack underneath the scale, or
b. Apply the external power adaptor.
c. Before plugging the power adaptor into electricity
outlet, check and make sure that the input voltage
of power adaptor matches with the output voltage of
the outlet.
2. SPECIFICATIONS 3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION
Model Capacity Division
MII-600 600g/1lb 5.195oz 0.1g/0.005oz
MII-1200 1200g/2lb 10.40oz 0.2g/0.01oz
MII-3000 3000g/6lb 9.98oz 0.5g/0.02oz
MII-6000 6000g/13lb 4.00oz 1g/0.05oz
MII-2500 2500g/5lb 8.50oz 1g/0.05oz
MII-5000 5000g/11lb 1.0oz 2g/0.1oz

1 x 9V battery or 6 x AA size battery

Power Source
or External Power Adaptor

Max. Zero
2% of Rated capacity
Range 1. OFF KEY
Press this key to turn scale off.
Max. Tare
100% of Rated capacity (Subtractive)
Range
2. ON/ZERO KEY
Weight Units Metric (g), Avoirdupois (lb & oz) &
(Note A) Taiwanese (tg) Press this key to turn scale on or set weight to zero
when unloaded.
o o o o
Operation 0 ~40 C (32 ~104 F), Non-condensed.
Environment R.H.? 85%
3. TARE KEY
Specifications subject to change without notice Press this key to tare off the weight of a containerv

NOTE A:
4. MODE KEY
To comply with the law of certain countries, the
Avoirdupois and Taiwanese weight units may be disabled. Press this key to switch among various weight units
Contact your dealer for more information. with or without backlight.

5. ZERO INDICATOR
This indicator will appear when the scale is at true
zero.
6. MINUS INDICATOR 4. INTERNAL FUNCTIONS AND INITIAL SETUP
This indicator will appear when the value being The scale is equipped with 12 internal functions. They
are: -
displayed is at negative value.
7. LO-BAT INDICATOR
FUNCTION
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
This indicator will appear when the battery voltage is NUMBER
too low. Replace all battery or apply the external
Fun 1 For Qualified Technical Personnel Only
power adaptor immediately.
Fun 2 Check Display Segment

8. WEIGHT PANEL
Fun 3 Select Auxiliary Weight Units
Weight result is displayed here.
Fun 4 Select Auto Power Off
9. NET INDICATOR
Fun 5 Select Rs-232 Baud Rate & Protocol
This indicator will appear when tare function is being
employed. Weight result being displayed is the net Fun 6 Select Digital Motion Filtering Function
weight.
Fun 7 Select Serial Output Mode

10. METRIC INDICATOR Select UTP Printout Format

Fun 8
(This function is UTP related)
This indicator will appear when the metric weight unit
is being employed. Fun 9 Select Auto Tare Function

Select Number Of Printout Copy

Fun 12
11. AVOIRDUPOIS UNITS INDICATOR (This function is UTP related)

This indicator will appear when the avoirdupois weight Set and Send Date & Time Data to UTP
Fun 15
unit is being employed. (This function is UTP related)

Fun 19 For Qualified Technical Personnel Only

CAUTION Below numeric number 600.1 is the capacity and division
Do not alter any parameters set in Fun 1 & 19, which of MII-600 (600g x 0.1g), which is used for
may cause system unstable or error or not accurate illustration.
weighing result. If enter by mistake, press OFF 600.1 g (metric only)
immediately. Contact your dealer for more information. 600.1 g lb/oz (metric and Avoirdupois weight unit
enable)
4.1 SETTING PROCEDURES AND KEY FUNCTION 6.0.0.1 g lb/oz (metric, Avoirdupois and Taiwanese
a. Turn scale off weight units all enable)
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays Fun-1 4.2.3 Select Auto Power Off Function
d. Press TARE until scale displays the desired internal 5 parameters are available: -
function number 0oFF (Auto Power Off Function disable)
e. Press MODE to enter and trigger various setting 4oFF (Auto off when left idle for 4 min)
values. 10oFF (Auto off when left idle for 10 min)
f. Press TARE to select 20oFF (Auto off when left idle for 20 min)
g. Scale displays the next internal function 30oFF (Auto off when left idle for 30 min)
h. Repeat d & e for next other setting, or
i. Press TARE to save and restart scale, or NOTE: Under the Auto Power Off function mode, the scale
j. Press OFF to save without restarting will turn off automatically when it is left idle for
the selected time.
4.2 INTERNAL SETTINGS
4.2.1 Display Segment Check 4.2.4 Select RS-232 Baud Rate & Protocol
Under this function, backlight (if equipped) RS232 Pin Assignment Table
functional indicators and display segments will be On Scale 2 3 5
lit up. Contact your dealer if any display element On Computer 2 3 5
is missing.
4 x output baud rate and 2 x protocol parameters are
4.2.2 Select Auxiliary Weight Units available: -
2 auxiliary weight units in addition to metric are Baud Rate
available. These are Avoirdupois and Taiwanese Units. br 48 (baud rate = 48)
br 96 (baud rate = 96)
Under this function, scale displays capacity and br 192 (baud rate = 19200)
division followed by the selected weight unit on Weight UTP (output to UWE UTP thermal printer)
Panel.
Protocol 4.2.7 Select UTP Printout Format
N81 (Parity = none, data bit = 8, stop bit = 1) 10 formats (form 0 to 9) are available. Select the
E71 (Parity = Even, data bit = 7, stop bit = 1) desired format number stored in UTP to be printed.

When the desired baud rate is being displayed, press 4.2.8 Select Auto Tare Function
and hold MODE enter and select desired output protocol. 2 parameters are available: -
Tr-On (Auto Tare Function enable)
4.2.5. Select Digital Motion Filtering Function Tr-OFF (Auto Tare Function disable)
3 parameters are available: -
Filt.0 (filtering function disable) Under the Auto Tare Function, the first load applied to
Filt.1 (filter 1) scale will be treated as container and will be tare off
Filt.2 (filter 2) automatically.

Employ digital motion filtering function when operation 4.2.9 Select Number Of Printout Copy
environment is subject to disturbances like vibration, 9 parameters (copy 1 to copy 9) are available. Select
wind flow etc. Select higher filter value and for the required number of printout copy here.
worse environment. Filt2 gives the slowest response
compared with other 2 parameters. 4.2.10 Set and Send Date & Time Data to UTP
4.2.6 Select Serial Output Mode Make sure that the UTP printer is connected to scale
2 parameters are available: - and it is in online status.
tran1 (transmission when stabilized)
tran2 (continuous transmission) Key Function
MODE = move cursor to the right
Strings to be sent to computer are: - ON/ZERO = increase numeric value
ST (stable) or US (unstable)
GS (gross weight) or NT (net weight) Date must be set first. Once date is set, press and
Positive or negative sign. hold MODE to set time.
Numeric weighing result
Weight unit (g or lb,oz or tg) Once time is set, press TARE to save and quit to the
CR next internal function.
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5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE 5.5 TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER
5.1 BEFORE WEIGHING When a container is used, follow the below steps to
Make sure that: tare off the weight of it and get a net weight result.
a. The scale is placed on a level and strong surface. a. Remove all loads away from platter
b. The plastic platter is placed correctly on top of b. Make sure that zero weight and the ZERO INDICATOR
load receptor and the stainless steel platter cover appear. If not, refer to 5.4 to set display value to
is placed on the plastic platter. zero.
c. The scale is turned on. c. Place the container on the platter.
d. The ZERO INDICATOR is on. If not, press ON/ZERO to d. Press TARE.
set display to zero. After TARE is pressed, NET INDICATOR and then a zero
weight value would be displayed. In this case, the ZERO
5.2 WEIGHING INDICATOR will not appear even though a zero weight is
a. Always place an object onto the platter gently. displayed.
Excessive force applied to platter may cause damages
to sensor inside scale. Refer to 5.2 for weighing procedures. Weight displayed
b. The weight of the object would be displayed is the net weight of the subject matter. Refer to
automatically. SPECIFICATIONS for maximum tare range.
c. It is a good practice to remove all loads from
platter after weighing. It would prolong the 5.6 CLEAR THE TARE FUNCTION
lifetime of scale. a. Remove all loads from platter.
b. The scale will appear a negative value, which is the
5.3 SELECT WEIGHT UNIT weight of the container, and the ZERO INDICATOR
Press MODE to shift among various weight units (gram, appears.
lb/oz and Taiwanese) with or without backlight if c. Press TARE.
required. Refer to 4.2.2 for internal setting d. After TARE is pressed, a zero weight will be
procedures. displayed while the ZERO INDICATOR remains.

The weight unit (used before power off) would be 5.7 LO-BAT INDICATOR
employed when the scale is turned on again. When the LO-BAT INDICATOR appears, it means that the
battery is faded out. Replace all battery with new ones,
5.4 SET DISPLAYED VALUE TO ZERO WHEN UNLOADED or apply the external power adaptor immediately.
Press ON/ZERO to set weight displayed to zero when
unloaded. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum zero CAUTION:
range. When the power adaptor is being used, take out all
battery from the battery pack. Failure to do so may
cause battery leak/ explosion or damages to the scale.
6. ERROR CODES AND TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to 4.2.3 Select Auto Power Off
Function Status and Weight Unit to disable
6.1 ERROR CODE the Auto Power Off Function.
ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION Check: Is the LO-BAT INDICATOR on?
Nostb Calibration weight is not stable Action: Replace the battery with a new one, or
Err_1 CPU failure
apply the power adaptor immediately.
Err_2 Offset value too low
CAUTION: when the power adaptor is being
Err_3 Offset value too high
used, take out the battery from the battery
pack. Failure to do so may cause battery
Contact your dealer immediately when error code appears.
leak/explosion or damages to the scale.

Syndrome Weighing result is not accurate

6.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Check: Is the scale placed in a level condition?
Action: Relocate the scale to obtain a level
Syndrome Scale cannot be turned on
condition.
Check: Is the scale powered or battery faded out?
Check: Is the scale affected by airflow, vibration
Action: Replace the battery with a new one or apply
or RFI?
the power adaptor.
Action: Place the scale away from all disturbances.
Check: Is the power adaptor inserted properly into
Check: Is the scale calibrated correctly?
both the electricity outlet and the DC
Action: Contact your dealer.
inlet of scale.
Check: Is the correct weight unit employed?
Action: Secure both ends of the power adaptor and
Action: Refer to 4.2.2 and 5.2 for weight unit
try again.
setting and usage.

Syndrome Scale displays Err

Check: Is the load applied exceed the rated
capacity of scale?
Action: Remove all loads from platter and try again.

Syndrome Scale turned off automatically

Is the AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION being
employed?
7. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE

a. Do not splash water on scale. Clean the scale

with a soft and damp cloth. If necessary, apply a
mild detergent.

b. Do not use any harsh, abrasive material, acetone,

volatile solvent, thinner or alcohol for cleaning.

c. Verify the accuracy of scale periodically. Re-

calibrate the scale if necessary.
NOTE: In some countries, calibration is
restricted to be done by an authorized /
qualified agent only. Contact your dealer for
more information.

d. Store scale in a dry and clean place.

e. Before long time storage, remove all battery from

battery pack.

f. Do not open scale, no user serviceable parts

inside. Contact your dealer for after service.