User Guide

DS-220R User’s Guide
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Quick Start
To operate the DS-220R as a basic weigh scale, perform the following steps:
Setup
1. Unpack the scale as described in the “Unpacking the DS-220R” section below.
2. Install the batteries into the control box as described in the “Battery Installation”
section below.
3. Place the Weighing Platform on a firm, level surface.
4. Turn the DS-220R on by pressing .
5. Select the proper measurement units by repeated pressing . The units will
cycle as follows:
kilograms è pounds è pounds and ounces è ounces
6. Select the desired display resolution by repeatedly pressing as described in
the RESOLUTION section.
Basic Weighing Operation
1. If using a container to hold the objects being measured, 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 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-220R off by pressing and holding down until the scale turns off.
8. To conserve battery life, the DS-220R 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-220R will be restored upon power-up.