Price Computing Scale DS Series Operation Manual 8529-M635-01 Rev B 04/09 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.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Detecto DS Series Price Computing Scale. Your scale has been designed to operate from 115 VAC 50/60 Hz (optional 230 VAC 50/60 Hz) or with the included rechargeable battery pack. The battery pack is able to provide 100 hours continuous operation (with backlight on) or 200 hours continuous operation (with backlight off). This manual will guide you through setup and operation of your scale.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION 1 Unpacking 1 Placement 1 Level Adjustment 1 Power Connection 1 AC Operation 1 KEY FUNCTIONS 2 AN
INSTALLATION Unpacking Before beginning installation of your DS 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.
KEY FUNCTIONS This section describes the use of each of the keys on the DS Series Price Computing Scale. It will be helpful to refer to the scale keyboard or the figure below when reading this section. The membrane keyboard is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, pens, fingernails, etc). Damage to keyboard resulting from this practice will NOT be covered under warranty.
ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the scale is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. The following describes the functions of each annunciator on both the operator and customer displays. Operator Display Customer Display Z (Center-of-Zero) The Center-of-Zero annunciator is located in the upper left of the WEIGHT display and is selected to indicate that the weight is within +/- 1/4 division of the center of zero.
ANNUNCIATORS, CONT. lb The lb annunciator is located in the lower left of the UNIT PRICE display and is turned on to show that the weight displayed is in pounds and the Unit Price is per pound. PRE PACK The PRE PACK annunciator is located in the upper left of the TOTAL PRICE display and is selected to show that the scale is in the PREPACK mode. The PREPACK mode is used for repetitive price computing.
OPERATION, CONT. Zero the Weight Display 1. With the scale in the Weight mode ( [ )00 ] will be displayed on the Unit Price and Total Price displays), press the ZERO key. 2. The Weight display will show [ CENTR ]. 3. The weight display will return to zero. The ZERO annunciator will illuminate, indicating a center-of-zero gross weight condition. Tare Operation 1. With the scale in the Weight mode ( [ )00 ] is displayed on all displays), place the empty container on the scale platform. 2. Press the TARE key.
CALIBRATION Your DS Series Price Computing Scale was calibrated at the factory and should not require adjustment. In the event that the scale should need recalibration, the following describes the Calibration of the DS Series Price Computing Scale. A qualified technician should perform this function to maintain the instrument's high degree of accuracy. Before beginning calibration, the following equipment is required: Calibration test weights: DS6 = 6 lb DS12 = 12 lb DS30 = 30 lb DS60 = 60 lb No.
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CALIBRATION, CONT. To Begin Calibration 1. While holding down the Hidden key, turn the power to the scale ON. The scale will perform a brief lamp test. 2. When the WEIGHT display shows [ f 0 ], release the Hidden key. 3. Press the TARE key until the WEIGHT display shows [ f 3.]. The UNIT PRICE display will show [ GJEit ] and the TOTAL PRICE will show [ CAL ]. Hidden Key 4. Press the 0 key on the numeric keypad. The WEIGHT display will start to flash [ )000 ]. 5.
CALIBRATION SEAL INSTALLATION If your DS Series scale is used in a commercial application it must be tested and sealed by your local weights and measures official. The DS Series is designed to accept a lead and wire security seal to prevent unauthorized access to the calibration adjustments. Refer to the figure below for details on the installation of the seal. Thread the sealing wire through the hole in the post in the center of the scale as shown. Pull the wire tight and install the lead seal.
ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS The DS 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 errors and status displays and their meaning: Display Meaning Left Arrow - This symbol is used by the scale to indicate which annunciator is active.
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