FX120 Auto Trickler calibration

[Southern Custom]

So maybe I need to read a little deeper but hopefully the hive can give me a quick answer based on experience. I just received an new FX120 with Auto Trickler and it was a breeze to set up and get running but after throwing a few charges I realized I didn’t bother to calibrate it after setting up. I added the cup stop to the tray and now I’m wondering about how that will affect calibration.
Do I need to remove the stop from the tray before I use the external 100g calibration weight? Logic tells me I should but this is a totally different balance system from the diamond scale I’ve been using. Any insight hood be greatly appreciated. I did notice when I had the cup zeroed and added the 100g weight, the result was a bit light so I assume a calibration is in order.

 

[MilSpecOkie]

Leave the tray and stop alone. Calibrate it with your 100 G weight without the cup.

 

[Lite]

Leave the tray and stop alone. Calibrate it with your 100 G weight without the cup.

That's how I do it as well. I also use the same 100g weight each time I calibrate the scale so I'm always calibrating to the same standard.

 

[Lunchbox27]

 

[Steel head]

This is the video I used to calibrate and as shipped my scale was REALLY close to my F2 class weight.

 

[bghartm]

I leave the tray alone. Every time I have calibrated the scale it has been VERY close anyway. I think it was .04 grains off when I pulled it out of the box.
I also use gloves when I touch the weight.

 

[axarob44]

Why are you guys turning off the scale after calibration 'end'. I can't find anything in the manual stating turning it off and removing the weight. I think I saw another video with a guy doing the same thing. Is there an update or something that I missed?

 

[NiteQwill]

Why are you guys turning off the scale after calibration 'end'. I can't find anything in the manual stating turning it off and removing the weight. I think I saw another video with a guy doing the same thing. Is there an update or something that I missed?

If you remove the weight after ‘end,’ there is no need to turn off the scale.

 

[MilSpecOkie]

I never have either, that surprised me.

 

[axarob44]

If you remove the weight after ‘end,’ there is no need to turn off the scale.

The video shows him turning the scale off after it says 'end' , and removes the weight. Thats why I asked where did this method come from.

 

[NiteQwill]

The video shows him turning the scale off after it says 'end' , and removes the weight. Thats why I asked where did this method come from.

No idea. I don't think it is necessary at all, IMHO.

 

[axarob44]

Ok NiteQwill, I was just confused on which method to use. I'll stick with the manual for now, unless someone can explain other wise

 

[AManWearingAHat]

Do you guys generally leave the scales on and connected to power continuously to keep the electronics "warm"

I found I get the best results with my cheaper scales adhering to this.

 

[axarob44]

i leave mine in the standby mode which is what the manual suggests. The display will have a little arrow on the left side when in stand by. Then when you use it just use the power on/off button,
Seems a lot of people leave them on all the time (full display on). I don't know enough about these scales other than to do what the manual says.

 

[AllenOne1]

I unplug mine when I finish, I don't want this thing getting zapped by lightening or something. I just plug it in and let it warm up for a while when I want to use it. I don't shut it off after I calibrate it either never have heard of that before, won't you want to recalibrate when you turned it back on? Endless loop.

 

[Krob95]

Y’all are calibrating your scales??? I just plug it in, let it warm up for 30 min or so, turn it on, and go
... what weights are y’all using

 

[axarob44]

I have a 100 gram test weight.

 

[Steel head]

Do you guys generally leave the scales on and connected to power continuously to keep the electronics "warm"

I found I get the best results with my cheaper scales adhering to this.

I don’t.
I have to move my set up due to space limitations.
I put in place and warm it up for a hour or so.

 

[AManWearingAHat]

I unplug mine when I finish, I don't want this thing getting zapped by lightening or something. I just plug it in and let it warm up for a while when I want to use it. I don't shut it off after I calibrate it either never have heard of that before, won't you want to recalibrate when you turned it back on? Endless loop.

Surge Protectors my dude.

 

[AllenOne1]

I have a 100 gram test weight.

Surge Protectors my dude.

Air Gap. Very effective surge protector. Much better than cheap electronic ones.

 

[AManWearingAHat]

Touché

 

[ACard]

Air Gap. Very effective surge protector. Much better than cheap electronic ones.

honestly, better than most expensive ones as well in a lightning strike...