Cardinal DS Series Operation Manual

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Price Computing Scale
DS Series
Operation Manual
Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.
8529-M635-01 Rev B
PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
Printed in USA
04/09
PH (417) 673-4631 - FAX (417) 673-5001
www.detectoscale.com
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com
8529-M635-O1 DS-30
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  • Page 1 This Document is Hosted by: www.oldwillknottscales.com Price Computing Scale DS Series Operation Manual Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. 8529-M635-01 Rev B PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870 Printed in USA 04/09 PH (417) 673-4631 - FAX (417) 673-5001 www.detectoscale.com Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com...
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  • Page 3 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).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION Unpacking Placement Level Adjustment Power Connection AC Operation KEY FUNCTIONS ANNUNCIATORS OPERATION Power Switch Display Backlight Weight Display Tare Operation Normal Unit Price PrePack Operation Tare Operation To Obtain Net Weight Metric Conversion CALIBRATION CALIBRATION SEAL INSTALLATION ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS BEFORE YOU CALL SERVICE CARE AND CLEANING...
  • Page 5: Installation

    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.
  • Page 6: Key Functions

    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).
  • Page 7: Annunciators

    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 (Center-of-Zero)
  • Page 8: Operation

    ANNUNCIATORS, CONT. 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. 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.
  • Page 9: Tare Operation

    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.
  • Page 10: Calibration

    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.
  • Page 11 CALIBRATION, CONT. Dust Shields Housing Screws Calibrate Normal Calibration Calibration Switch Switch 8529-M635-O1 DS-30 Page 7...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Calibration Seal Installation

    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.
  • Page 14: Error And Status Displays

    Low Battery - Indicates the internal battery requires charging. BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Your DS Series Price Computing Scale has been designed to provide you with years of trouble-free operation. In spite of this, troubles sometimes happen. Before calling for service assistance you should make some initial checks to verify that a problem does exist.
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