Set Scale Empty Weight Wizard
The Set Scale Empty Weight wizard is an automated process that identifies the point where your inductor is physically empty. It then establishes a "weight offset" to ensure the drain valve closes with enough liquid remaining to prevent airlocks and foaming.
Before You Start
Section titled “Before You Start”Pump Status: Your main carrier pump must be running before you begin the wizard so the system can measure the inductor under active suction.
Inductor Scale: Ensure the scale is calibrated and the tank is clean.
Liquid Level: Ensure there is at least some water in the inductor (enough to cover the drain).
Step-by-Step Procedure
Section titled “Step-by-Step Procedure”Navigate to Wizards: From Manual Mode, switch to the Wizards tab.
Start Your Pump: Ensure your carrier pump is running and the system is ready to pull liquid.
Select the Wizard: Choose Set Scale Empty Weight from the Wizard to Run dropdown.
Automatic Execution: Once you start the wizard, the process is fully automatic:
The Mixmate will open the inductor drain valve.
The system will monitor the weight as the inductor is sucked dry.
It identifies the "dry weight" (the point where the scale stops dropping).
Calculated Offset: The machine automatically adds a safety offset to that dry weight. This ensures that in future operations, the valve closes while a safe "plug" of water still remains above the drain.
Completion: The wizard will close the valve and save the settings. You can now turn off your pump or proceed with other tasks.
Common Mistakes That Throw Off the Result
Section titled “Common Mistakes That Throw Off the Result”Because the wizard bakes whatever it reads into your new baseline, anything that adds unexpected weight during the process throws off every reading afterward — this is one of the most common causes of an inductor that won't drain at all when you press Done with a product.
Leaning on the scale: Don't rest a hand, arm, or any weight on the inductor or its frame while the wizard is running.
Something still on the scale: Make sure any jug, tool, or leftover debris is removed before starting.
A bad load cell, wire, or connector: A failing load cell or a damaged/corroded connector can feed the wizard a bad reading. See Inductor/Scales, Step 1, for how to isolate a bad load cell before running this wizard.
Why is this better than manual setting?
Section titled “Why is this better than manual setting?”By allowing the machine to find the "dry" weight under active suction, it accounts for the vibration and plumbing pull specific to your setup. The automatic offset removes the guesswork, ensuring your "floor" isn't too low (causing airlocks) or too high (leaving too much water in the tank).
When to run this Wizard:
Section titled “When to run this Wizard:”During initial system setup.
After a Calibrate Scale.
If you have changed your carrier pump or significantly altered your plumbing.