Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes and Warnings ....................2 Chapter 2: Specifications ........................... 4 Chapter 3: Parts Description ..........................5 Chapter 4: Keys and Display Indicators ......................7 Chapter 5: Unpacking the Scale and Getting Started ..................8 Chapter 6: Main Menu .............................
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes and Warnings Important handling Cautions and Warnings Always handle your scale with care. Damage caused by improper handling is not covered under the scale’s warranty. Never drop or throw any articles onto the scale’s pan...
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CAUTIONARY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS Always handle your scale with care. The correct location and proper environment makes an important contribution to the accuracy of the weighing results of TORBAL precision scales. The optimum location for your scale: • Stable, vibration-free base as horizontal as possible •...
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 2: Specifications Model DRX-4 Capacity (Max) 100g 0.02g Minimum load (Min) 0.001g Reading unit (d) Verification unit (e) 0.01g Tare range 100g Accuracy class +15C to +30C Temperature range Weighing time <3s NTEP Approved...
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 3: Part Specifications Front Side Rear Pan Support Draft Ring AC Adapter Leveling Feet Bubble Level Indicator AC Adapter Socket | Service Switch Access | RS232 Port | USB Port (Select models) - 5 -...
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 4: Keys and Display Indicators Primary Function Power On and Power Off Tare – used to tare the weighing pan / Enter – Used to accept commands Zero – used to zero the scale (Legal for Trade models only) MENU Menu –...
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 5: Unpacking the Scale and Getting Started 1. Carefully remove the scale, pan, and all of its components out of the packaging. Place them on a stable surface where the scale will not be affected by any mechanical vibrations or high air movements.
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Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance 4. After leveling the scale, plug the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor socket located in the rear of the scale. 5. When the AC adaptor is plugged into the wall outlet, the scale will automatically turn on, and go through its initialization process.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 6: Main Menu Users (USERS): Assign up to five unique User ID numbers. The User IDs can be included in the transaction receipt when printing. Calibration (Calib): Manually begin automatic internal calibration. Print out calibration reports.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 7: Users (Users) The Users menu allows for 5 unique user IDs to be entered into the system. 1. To set the user IDs, press the Menu key. Select “USERS” by pressing the T key.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 8: Calibration External calibration can be performed with an external calibration weight equal to the scale’s capacity. WWeIgH" 1. Enter the Weighing Mode by pressing the menu key. Select “ by pressing the T key.
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Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance 7. Wait for the scale to tare. -CAL- ------- 8. When prompted, load a calibration weight equal to the weight displayed on the screen. (Calibration weight varies by model). LOAD 9. Wait for the scale to calibrate.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 9: Print (pRINT) A detailed transaction receipt can be printed after a count or compound has been completed. The receipt can be produced automatically when the transaction ends or by manually pressing the print key. The scale can be configured to print additional information with the transaction’s results.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance 9.2 Print Configuration The receipt can be customized to include the following information: Date – Date of the performed transaction DATE Time – Time at which the transaction was performed TIME User Id – shows the ID number of the user which...
After a weighing or counting transaction is completed, a result data receipt can be printed. To initiate printing, press the data transfer key. Data may be sent to a printer or a PC via the Torbal Communication Software. 10.1 Baud Rate 1.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance 10.2 Bits 3. To configure the number of bits select “bIts” by pressing the T key. bIts 4. Choose “7 bIts” or “8 bIts”. To confirm the selection, press the T key. 7 - bIt 8 - bIt 10.3 Parity...
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Data Transmission and Exchange Protocol 10.4 Data Transmission (LONG): Transmission Parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 4800bps, Exchange data: Transmit the weight (equivalent to the Print Key, , in weighing: Computer→Scale: S I CR LF (53h 49h 0Dh 0Ah) –...
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Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Example: To set 1000g in weight B1.5 (d=0.5g) type: S L 1 0 0 0 . 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 0Dh 0Ah). To set 100kg in weight B150 (d=50g) type: S L 1 0 0 .
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 11: Date and Time (tIMMe) Setting the Date TIMME 1. To configure the date, press the Menu key. Select “ ” by pressing the T key. TImME 2. Select “date” by pressing the T key.
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Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Setting the Time TIMME 1. To configure the date, press the Menu key. Select “ ” by pressing the T key. TImME 2. Select “TiMme” by pressing the T key. TImME 3. Press the T key to scroll between the minutes and then the hours. Press the Zero key to increment a digit.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 12: Sound (Sound) The keypad sound can be turned on or off from the Sound menu. When set to “On” the scale sounds a buzzer whenever a button is pressed on the keypad.
To update the scale’s firmware, the scale must be connected to a PC. A firmware update must be enabled simultaneously through Torbal Utility software on the PC as well as the Firmware option on the scale itself. Note: The firmware update process should be started using the firmware update option on the scale first and then continued immediately after using the firmware update on the PC.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 14: Restoring Default Settings (DEFAUL) The scale can be restored to its factory settings. This process will return the scale to its original configuration. Note: All saved data/settings in the scale will be lost when defaults are restored.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 15: Weighing 1. To begin weighing, press the power button to turn the scale ON. The scale will go through its initialization procedure and automatically enter Weighing Mode. 2. Wait for the stabilization indicator to appear.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance 4. When finished re-zeroing, the scale will return to Weighing Mode and the display will indicate “0”. A new center of zero has been set, and the scale is ready for weighing. 0.000 Note: Re-zeroing the scale will reduce the capacity of the scale by the re-zeroed weight. The remaining capacity is displayed as a percentage on the right side of the display.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance 15.3 Clearing the Tare 1. To clear the tare, remove the tared object along with the NET weight from the pan. The scale will then display a negative NET tare result. -3.598 2. To clear the tare, press the T button. The display will show dotted lines, indicating the tare is clearing.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 16: Sealing the Calibration Switch Depending on individual state law, the calibration feature of the scale may be required to be sealed by an NIST/NTEP official. To seal the calibration feature, follow the instructions below.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 17: Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining your Prescription Scale: • Before cleaning the scale always unplug the A/C adapter from the electrical outlet. • Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the exterior housing of your scale.
Instruction Manual – DRX-4 Pharmacy Balance Chapter 20: Limited Warranty PURCHASER’S 12-MONTH WARRANTY Warranty is valid only if the attached warranty registration card is completed and returned within 30 days. This product is a precision device made to exacting standards of scientific accuracy. It is guaranteed to have been adjusted and inspected for proper workmanship and performance, and certified for its currently advertised specifications before shipment.
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