Price Computing Scale D Series Operation Manual 8529-M400-O1 Rev. A 04/13 Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870 PH (417) 673-4631 - FAX (417) 673-5001 www.detectoscale.com Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.
Page 2
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Detecto D Series Price Computing Scale. Your scale has been designed to operate from 115 VAC 50/60 Hz or with the included rechargeable battery pack. This manual will guide you through setup and operation of your scale. Please read it thoroughly before attempting to operate this scale and keep it handy for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION Unpacking Placement Level Adjustment Power Connection KEY FUNCTIONS ANNUNCIATORS OPERATION
INSTALLATION Unpacking Before beginning installation of your D Series Price Computing Scale, make certain the instrument has been received in good condition. Carefully remove the instrument from the shipping carton and inspect it for any evidence of damage (such as exterior dents or scratches) that may have taken place during shipment. Keep the carton and packing material for return shipment if it should become necessary.
Front - Operator Keypad and Display Rear - Customer Display ANNUNCIATORS Annunciators indicate the active mode or functions of the scale. The meaning of each annunciator is described below. ZERO The ZERO annunciator is located to the left of the display and is selected to indicate that the gross scale weight is zero. NET The NET annunciator is located to the left of the display and indicates the displayed weight is the net weight.
KEY FUNCTIONS This section describes the use of each of the keys on the D Series Price Computing Scale. It will be helpful to refer to the scale keyboard or the figure above when reading this section. Set the weight display to zero and turn on the ZERO annunciator. Also used in User Setup mode to return to previous step. Stores the current gross weight as the new tare weight and changes scale to the net weight mode. Retains the Unit Price and Tare for repetitive price computing.
OPERATION Power Switch The Power Switch is located on the bottom right side panel towards the front of the scale. Place the power switch in the on position. The scale will perform a brief display test illuminating all display segments and annunciator LED's to allow the operator to make a visual verification that the display is operational. After completion of the display test, the software version will be displayed, the weight display will show zero weight indicating the scale is ready for use.
Price Look Up (PLU) PLU Programming Programming PLU without a Tare Weight 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the PLU PGM key Press the PLU key (PLU1 – PLU14) or enter the PLU number (15-99) to programmed. Press ENTER Enter the UNIT PRICE and press ENTER twice. Programming PLU with a Tare Weight 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the PLU PGM key Press the PLU key (PLU1 – PLU14) or enter the PLU number (15-99) to programmed.
Scale Settings Access User setup with scale off, press and hold the PRE-PACK key while switching the scale on. Scale will display SETUP. Use the following keys to navigate settings shown below.
ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS The D Series Price Computing Scale is equipped with a diagnostic software program that tests various portions of the instrument's circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status message will be displayed alerting the operator to that condition. The following lists these error messages and their meanings. Display OCAP Lo Bat ErrE ErrH ErrL ErrS Meaning Over Capacity - Indicates the scale weight capacity has been exceeded.
Page 8
