User Guide

DS-220 User’s Guide
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Basic Operation
1. If using a container to hold the objects or liquids being measured or counted, place it empty
on the center of the platform.
2. Press to “zero-out” the scale. The display will read zero.
3. Place the material to measure in the container or on the center of the platform.
4. Read the weight, volume, or number of items on the display.
5. A positive number indicates the applied weight is greater than the zero value. A negative
number indicates the applied weight is less than the zero value.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Turn the DS-220 off by pressing and holding down until the scale turns off.
8. To conserve battery life, the DS-220 will turn itself off after 30 minutes of inactivity, unless it is
currently running a program (see Programming section). The last state of the DS-220 will be
restored upon power-up.
Unpacking the DS-220
1. Remove the DS-220 from the carry case.
2. Remove the control box from the storage dock in right side of the weighing platform by pulling
the control box firmly from the dock.
3. Unwrap the coiled cord from around the weighing platform. When using the DS-220, ensure
the coiled cord does not touch the top of the weighing platform, or inaccuracies may result.
4. If desired, extend the easel at the top back of the control box by pulling it out. The easel may
be used straight for hanging, or folded at an angle for resting on a level surface.
Repacking the DS-220
1. Restore the easel to the retracted position.
2. Wrap the coiled cord counter-clockwise around the weighing platform.
3. Push the control box firmly into the storage dock of the weighing platform until it snaps in
place.
4. Replace the DS-220 into the carry case.