CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED1.5.2 OVERVIEW OF THE DISPLAY INDICATORS31 2Figure 1-3. Valor 3000 Display Indicators.TABLE 1-4. DISPLAY INDICATORSNo. Function1 Indicates that the measured value has become stable.2 Standard 7-segment numeric characters, used for displaying weight values.Symbols for weighing modes, include: FL – Fluid Ounces % - Percent (of referencedweight), S – Specific Gravity kg – Kilograms, lb:oz – Pounds & Ounces31.5.3 Power ONWith power applied, press O/T On/Off. After segment display and software revision number,there is a countdown (-4-, -3-, -2-, -1-), and then * 0.00 oz (standard weighing mode).If the scale is set for LFT (Legal For Trade – available on XW and NTEP “N” models), LFTflashes briefly after the software revision number and before the countdown.(To reverse the LFT setting, see Section 1.7.)Allow time for the scale to stabilize after moving it from an area which is at a differenttemperature than the area where it is to be operated. Allow one hour for each 5°F (2.7°C)temperature change before using the scale. After temperature stabilization, allow an additional20 minutes after turning the scale on, for the scale electronics to stabilize.When the scale is first turned on, the factory default is to weigh in grams and tare items withoutsetting the menus.1.5.4 Power OFFTo turn the scale OFF, press and hold >O/T< until the display indicates OFF, then release.1.5.5 Menu SetupProgrammable features of the Valor 3000 scales are contained in menus which are accessedthrough the Display Panel’s control switches. The Menu Structure is described in Section 1.8.(For more detail on using the menus, see the Instruction Manual.)Note: If the scale is set for LFT (on XW and NTEP models), the Unit and Calibration menus arenot accessible, and the following Setup submenus are not accessible: Stability, AST, Filter,Power On Unit, and Global Reset. To gain access to these submenus, see the next section.Valor™ 3000 Series Service Manual 1-5 Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com