If there’s no obvious interference send it back...Brand new FX120i won't hold zero. I have had it on for over a day so it's warmed up. Worked for about 15 rounds and then started to drift randomly. It would hold zero and I tried to weigh some rounds and after 1 or 2 rounds it goes bananas. AC is off, temp.@65 deg., I'm in my attic and there are literally no breezes, no magnetic interference. It's sitting on a 28"x20"x3/4" slab of marble. Would a UPS help?
Try some Static Spray. I use it on everything plastic to remove static. Spray it on, let it dry, and wipe off any excess buildup. I've had reloading funnels that were next to un-useable until spraying them.Mines always been super stable with no drifting at all. I recently got the Area419 clear top cover; this made the scale go into fits. Remove the clear top and place the stock thin cream top on it and all is well again. I suspect the issue is caused by static electricity somehow, although I’m not sure how to resolve it. Placing a thick plate of alu on the clear cover helps, but kinda defeats the point of having a clear cover.
Mines always been super stable with no drifting at all. I recently got the Area419 clear top cover; this made the scale go into fits. Remove the clear top and place the stock thin cream top on it and all is well again. I suspect the issue is caused by static electricity somehow, although I’m not sure how to resolve it. Placing a thick plate of alu on the clear cover helps, but kinda defeats the point of having a clear cover.
Same story here. I even dropped mine once. Works like a champ.I have dirty power, twisty lights, supply grill directly overhead, mobile phone in my pocket and mine is rock steady.
I have the same exact issue with the Area 419 clear cover. Massive shifts due apparently due to the static electricity with the lexan cover. When I put the original cover back on, the problem goes away. Unfortunately they have never returned my call or responded to my email which I sent through their contact page. Because of that I'll have no choice but to return it and try to get a refund. Not happy with Area 419 service at this point.
Please let me know how you make out. I will do the same.
Thanks-Dave.
Mines always been super stable with no drifting at all. I recently got the Area419 clear top cover; this made the scale go into fits. Remove the clear top and place the stock thin cream top on it and all is well again. I suspect the issue is caused by static electricity somehow, although I’m not sure how to resolve it. Placing a thick plate of alu on the clear cover helps, but kinda defeats the point of having a clear cover.
I had an issue with my FX120i this morning after not using my 3 year-old unit for 6 months. The unit would not drift but, if i put the same weight on it a dozen times it would give me 9 or 10 different readings. I tried cleaning and grounding and using anti static stuff without success. Called A&D service tech who spent half an hour with me, finally telling me to take the 2 screws off the plate under the pan and shaking the unit out (after disconnecting power). Works fine now. Same old reliable unit it was before. It would appear that, somehow, a tiny piece of grit got inside the unit, interfering with the free movement of the interior mechanism. Wonderful service! I will now put a better/larger fabric cover over the unit when not in use.Soap solution is ionic, so it conducts electricity. Give it a wash, but not rinse. Allow to dry (note: it will be hazy and/or streaked. You can buff it with a cotton cloth if you need to see through it. Don't use microfiber as it will probably worsen your static problem.)
Some early static sprays were just soapy water (or soapy solvent, anyway.)
Pretty Smart there . Mr Turtle. Tommy McBrand new FX120i won't hold zero. I have had it on for over a day so it's warmed up. Worked for about 15 rounds and then started to drift randomly. It would hold zero and I tried to weigh some rounds and after 1 or 2 rounds it goes bananas. AC is off, temp.@65 deg., I'm in my attic and there are literally no breezes, no magnetic interference. It's sitting on a 28"x20"x3/4" slab of marble. Would a UPS help?
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Detective Turbulent Turtle, on the case, solved the riddle.
yoour funny...The older mine gets, the better it seems to hold zero. After reading all the hype and finally buying the FX120i, I'm not overly impressed for the amount of money spent. Nothing really "great" about it. I find myself using the RCBS Chargemasters more than anything.