Scale is off and will not calibrate
Scale is off and will not calibrate
Our pack has a USA Scales PW5200. The scale is WAY out of whack (5 oz scale reads 3.67). I tried calibrating the scale, but it will not calibrate. I get the E0, and then a base frequency in the desired range, but it will not go to 01 to allow me to put on the weight. Any ideas?
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FatSebastian
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Re: Scale is off and will not calibrate
The instructions are here.ScoJo wrote:Our pack has a USA Scales PW5200.
Out of curiosity, what is the indicated base frequency? If it does not go to 01, then what does it do?ScoJo wrote:I get the E0, and then a base frequency in the desired range, but it will not go to 01 to allow me to put on the weight.
I can only offer a couple of suggestions, none of which is very much. Remove the batteries / power and let it set a few minutes. Consider replacing the battery. Also, when calibrating, do it on an isolation plate (such as a neoprene-based mousepad) to insulate from vibrations that might be keeping the scale from settling.
Last edited by FatSebastian on Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Scale is off and will not calibrate
The base frequency is 6472, well within the desired range. It won't move to 01 in order to place the calibration weight. I took it off of the kitchen table and out to my work bench, which is just about the most stable platform in the house. The base frequency is not bouncing around - it stays constant for minutes without ever coming up with the 01. The base frequency just stays displayed.
The race is tomorrow and this is all I needed. Argh.
I tried unplugging it. There's no battery in it. It didn't help.
The race is tomorrow and this is all I needed. Argh.
I tried unplugging it. There's no battery in it. It didn't help.
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gpraceman
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Re: Scale is off and will not calibrate
You might want to pick up a new digital scale. Office supply stores carry them. Maybe even WalMart.
Maybe some kid decided that they would press down hard and see just how high the scale would go. We had that happen at a district race and that trashed that scale. Fortunately, we had a backup scale.
Maybe some kid decided that they would press down hard and see just how high the scale would go. We had that happen at a district race and that trashed that scale. Fortunately, we had a backup scale.
Randy Lisano
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Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
Romans 5:8
Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
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FatSebastian
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Re: Scale is off and will not calibrate
Agree. You might also try your local Harbor Freight. (Click here to save 20%.) We like this scale.gpraceman wrote:You might want to pick up a new digital scale. Office supply stores carry them.
Re: Scale is off and will not calibrate
My two scales are the same type of cheap scales from Harbor Freight... I couldn't convince my wife to spend $60+ for a pair of better scales.
Good luck!
Good luck!
My wife started a new support group... Widows of the Pinewood Derby.
