57 PBS/PBJ-BA-e-131416 Application Functions16.1 Parts countingWith parts counting you can either count parts into a container or remove parts froma container. To count a greater number of parts the average weight per part has tobe determined with a small quantity (reference quantity). The larger the referencequantity, the higher the counting exactness. High reference must be selected forsmall parts or parts with considerably different sizes.The process has four steps:• Tare the weighing container• Determine the reference unit• Weigh in the reference unit• Count the itemsCondition: Activate the PCS function with the menu element 57 if it is not set. (Theunit of PCS function is factory set.)Make sure that the balance is in the weighing mode. (the unit of „g” is displayed)Press the UNITbutton repeatedly until the „PCS” symbol isdisplayed.Place the container on the balance plate and tare the balancewith the TARE /button.Count exactly 9 (or 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200) pieces of the sampleto be weighed and put them into the container.Press MENUCALbutton.(Example)Pressing the MENUCALbutton switches over display among thefollowing symbols „Ld 5pcs”…„Ld 200pcs”, „Ld 5pcs”…The standard setting is „Ld 10pcs”.Press the TARE /button when the display corresponds to thenumber of the pieces being put.The reference quantity is saved.