200 DPS Programmable Digital Powder System
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS: • If the 1200 DPS does not read zero on the display, DO NOT DISPENSE POWDER. The scale must be zeroed before use. If powder is dispensed with a scale that does not read zero, the charge will not be correct and could be dangerous. • Be careful not be get powder between the platform and the scale body. This can affect scale readings. If powder does drop into this area, carefully remove it with the supplied brush. Do not attempt to remove the platform.
Powder Reservoir Hinged Dust Cover Reservoir Base Powder Feed Tube Platform Powder Pan Powder Box Powder Shut-Off Weight Powder Chute Shown in the down position Cleaning Powder Adapter Outlet Port for Future Additions Currently Not Used Storage for Powder Adapter 3
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lyman 1200 DPS (Digital Powder System). This is a precision piece of equipment and should be handled with care. Before using the 1200 DPS Powder Dispenser, please read these instructions fully and become familiar with the key pads and other operating features listed in the diagrams. If you have read the instructions and you still do not understand some of the operations, call us at 1-800-22-LYMAN except AK, HI, CT and foreign, who may call 860-632-2020.
2. The 1200 DPS is equipped with an automatic 30-minute warm-up feature. This feature allows the precise electronics time to stabilize. The LCD display will alternate between warm-up and a count down clock. In the warm-up mode, the scale, powder dispenser and calibration features will be blocked, however, the user can still enter settings into the memory as well as recall and edit existing memory. We recommend that the scale be allowed to fully warm-up before use to ensure the highest accuracy level.
D. Scale and Dispense Mode 1. The scale and dispenser are now active. Place the powder pan onto the platform and press the CAL/ZERO button to zero the scale. 2. Place the desired smokeless powder (black powder or Pyrodex should NEVER be used) into the powder reservoir. 3. The scale will read in grains (default) unless changed. To select the weighing unit desired, press the UNIT button to select the appropriate grains, grams or ounces. 4. Key in the desired charge weight using the keypad.
run the dispenser at low speed. The feed tube will turn slowly until the button is released. D-3 Auto - Trickle Mode You can speed up the dispensing process by adding powder to the powder pan and then bring it up to the selected weight by pressing the ENTER button. By utilizing a powder measure to add almost all the powder to the powder pan and using the dispenser to automatically finish trickling to the exact weight, the dispensing time will decrease considerably. E.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. displayed, press the ENTER button. The CANCEL , or BACK SPACE can be used for editing the input line. The LCD will flash “POWD”, then display “P=_”. Enter the name of the powder and press the ENTER button. The LCD will flash “WGHT”, then display “W 0.0 gn”. Use the UNIT button, if necessary, to change to grams or ounces. Enter the charge weight and press the ENTER button. The load is saved.
2. Key in the name of the cartridge using the keypad and press the ENTER button. The LCD will display the cartridge and the scroll through the load information. If more than one cartridge is stored in memory using the same cartridge name, the first one stored will be displayed. 3. To dispense this load, press the ENTER button again. WARNING: Be sure that the correct powder is in the reservoir. 4. Follow steps discussed in F (3) to select other cartridges. 5.
3. Press the ENTER button to move from cartridge name to powder to weight. 4. Press the CANCEL button to clear the entire entry or press the BACKSPACE button to clear the last number or letter. 5. Enter the new information as needed. Press the ENTER button repeatedly until the next cartridge name appears. 6. Press the CAL/ZERO button to exit from memory and return to the standard Scale and Dispense mode. J. Delete Memory 1. Follow steps discussed in F, G or H to select a load in memory. 2.
kind of powder was used last. This is extremely dangerous. To begin cleaning the dispenser, lower the powder cleaning chute on the rear panel behind the powder reservoir. Be certain that you have a container under the chute to catch all the powder from the reservoir and powder box. Lift the powder shut-off door to allow the powder to flow out. The cleaning brush can be used to remove any remaining powder.
Suggestions/Tips 1. If exposed to a sudden change in temperature, allow the 1200 DPS 30 minutes to stabilize to the new location before use. 2. The hinged dust cover can be tilted back for ease of use. If lowered into place during use, however, it will prevent any air drafts from affecting the accuracy of the scale. The dust cover can also be slid off the hinges and removed if needed.
1200 DPS Load Sheet Cartridge Load Number Powder Type Powder Weight 13 Primer Bullet Comments
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