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Salter Brecknell APD-100 User Instructions

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APD-100
Automatic Powder Dispenser
User Instructions
AWT 35-500571
Issue AB
March 2011

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  • Page 1 APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions AWT 35-500571 Issue AB March 2011...
  • Page 2 © Avery Weigh-Tronix, LLC 2011 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in an electronic retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright owner, or as permitted by law or under license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    APD-100’s Display and Keypad ..................12 Component Identification ....................13 Chapter 3 Installation ........................... 15 Powering On and Powering Off the APD-100 ..............16 Chapter 4 Operating the APD-100 ......................17 Calibration ........................17 Powder Type Selection ....................18 Weighing and Dispensing ....................18 Auto Repeat Dispensing Mode ..................
  • Page 4 APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information And Warnings

    1.1 About this manual Be sure to read and understand all the safety and operation information in this manual before beginning to operate the Salter Brecknell’s Auto Reload Scale. This operation manual should be kept with the scale at all times for easy reference.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Primer packaging is designed to provide safe storage. DO NOT store primers in bulk. The blast of just a few hundred primers is sufficient to cause serious injury to anyone nearby. DO NOT force primers. Use care in handling primers. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 7 When this occurs, please install restrictor plug into the end of powder feed tube; or to decrease the value of Min.xx/PUL.xx and increase the value of CHG.xx/SWI.xx/ BEF.xx you have set in CONFIG section. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 8: Precautions

    1.2.4 Records Keep complete records of reloads. Apply a descriptive label to each box showing the date produced, the primer, powder and bullet used. Never attempt to guess at the identity of your ammunition. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Always turn off the machine and isolate from the power supply before starting any routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Make sure that it is placed securely on a flat and level surface. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Machine

    To avoid the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), place the machine on a surface which is ergonomically satisfactory to the user. Take frequent breaks during prolonged usage. 1.8 Sharp objects Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 11: Fcc And Emc Declarations Of Compliance

    Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. European Countries WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be required to take adequate measures. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Introduction Introduction 2.1 APD-100’s Display and Keypad The APD-100 (Automatic Powder Dispenser) front panel is shown in Figure 2.1. Figure 2.1 APD-100 Front panel Below is a brief description of each key’s function: Press to input and store NEW powder formula...

  • Page 13: Component Identification

    Component Identification 2.2 Component Identification See the photos and the component list below to identify the parts of the system. Figure 2.2 Front view Figure 2.3 Back view APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 14 16Vdc/0.6A power socket lock button skidproof pad (4) long cover of housing bottom powder brush powder compartment 30g mass for calibration powder chute door 16Vdc/0.6A power adaptor Figure 2.4 Bottom view APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Installation

    Installation Select a location for the APD-100 that is level and stable. We recommend that the APD-100 be located away from vibration and air currents. The APD-100 is sensitive enough to have readings affected by these conditions. Remove the APD-100 from the packaging.

  • Page 16: Powering On And Powering Off The Apd-100

    We recommend you allow the scale to fully warm-up before use. If this is not possible, the warm-up mode can be cancelled by pressing the CANCEL key. To turn off the APD-100, press and hold the ON/OFF key until the display shows OFF…...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Operating The Apd-100

    This section includes instructions for the various steps to calibrate, setup and use the APD-100. 4.1 Calibration Follow these steps to calibrate your APD-100. After warm-up the unit will be in weighing and dispense mode. We recommend you calibrate the scale before use. Remove the powder scoop from the weighing platform before calibrating the scale.

  • Page 18: Powder Type Selection

    After a charge is finished, APD-100 will display CT=001 and beep (unless beeper is turned off). We recommend that the first several charges be placed back into the reservoir. This allows the APD-100 to fully stabilize and fill the feed tube with powder.

  • Page 19: Auto Repeat Dispensing Mode

    4.4 Load Memory The APD-100 will store up to 128 of your favorite loads in memory. Each load in memory has four input lines: Cartridge Name: C=_ _ _ _...

  • Page 20: Load Memory Input Instructions

    Key in the charge weight and press the ENTER key. The load is saved. MEM. yyy is displayed, indicating the next blank memory position. Enter another load into memory by repeating steps through or press the EXIT key to exit the memory mode. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 21: Recall A Load From Memory

    You can scroll to a different memory location to dispense a different load. To do this press the FAST/^ key to choose the next location or press the TRICKEL/ v key to choose the previous location in the list of stored loads. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 22: Edit Stored Information

    Press the EXIT key to exit from memory and return to standard weighing and dispensing mode. 4.4.4 Delete Stored Information Recall a memory using one of the methods discussed in the previous sections. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 23 After the information in the memory location is erased, this location will remain blank until a new load is entered. This will keep the information in other memory locations unchanged. They will not shift location. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Configuration

    Configuration Configuration The following sections deal with configuring or setting up the operation of the APD-100 to best suit your particular needs. Figure shows the structure of the User and Configuration menus. Refer to it as needed. Figure 5.1 Menu structure 5.1 Setting Parameters...

  • Page 25: User Menu

    BALL, FLAKE, EXTRUD, CUST1, CUST2, CUST3 Each of these powder types can be configured with its own motor speed, weight percentages at different speeds, error settings and auto-restart parameter. See the menu in Figure 5.2. Figure 5.2 Powder configuration APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 26 1 and 100. The default setting is 90. This means the motor will run at low speed from the 90% weight level to the next parameter’s (BEF) value. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 27 0.3 grains (default) and 3.00 grains and when the scale is finished auto-dispensing, if the weight on the scale varies from the desired amount by more than this weight an ERROR message will appear on the screen. APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 28 APD-100 will automatically restart a new charge cycle. If the weight is more than this value the display will show ERROR.

  • Page 29: Chapter 6 Servicing The Apd-100

    Servicing the APD-100 6.1 Cleaning The APD-100 must be cleaned after use or when changing the type of powder. It is strongly recommended that powder NOT be left in the powder dispenser when finished loading or when putting it away as you may forget what kind of powder was used. This is extremely dangerous.
  • Page 30 Insert the J-shaped rod through the hole in the unit above the feed tube motor coupling. Insert the rod through one of the small holes in the motor coupling. See Figure 6.3. J-shaped rod Rod through motor coupling Feed tube Figure 6.3 J-shaped rod through motor coupling APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 31 The box will pop out slightly. Pull it free of the unit for cleaning. See Figure 6.5. Figure 6.5 Removing the powder compartment Before reassembly, BE SURE that all powder is removed from the feed tube and powder compartment! APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    ERROR3 over capacity ERROR4 input data error (value is out of range) 6.3 Packing List Below are the parts that should be packed with your APD-100. PARTS QUANTITY APD-100 scale AC adapter, 16Vdc/0.6A, positive central User manual 30g mass (standard weight for calibration)

  • Page 33: Chapter 7 Specifications

    1 US Oz Equals 141.75 437.48 28.349 0.0283 18.228 0.0625 1 DwtEquals 7.776 1.5552 0.0016 0.0549 0.0034 1 Lb Equals 2268 6999.7 0.454 291.65 7.1.1 Abbreviations: Carat Grain Gram Kilogram Ounce (Avdg) Pennyweight Pound (Avdp) APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...

  • Page 34: Capacity And Division Size

    Specifications 7.1.2 Capacity and Division Size Capacity Division Accuracy ± Grams 0.005 0.015 Grains 1500 Ounces 0.0002 0.0006 Accuracy: ±3d APD-100 Automatic Powder Dispenser User Instructions...
  • Page 36 Salter Brecknell Weighing Products 1000 Armstrong Dr. Fairmont, MN 56031 Toll free: 800-637-0529 Tel: 507-238-8702 Fax: 507-238-8271 e-mail: sales@salterbrecknell.com www.salterbrecknell.com...

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