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- Page 1 VET550 DIGITAL VETERINARY SCALE Owner’s Manual 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 3 Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging in the procedures do so entirely at their own risk. 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Serial Number _____________________ Before using this instrument, read this Date of Purchase ___________________ manual and pay special attention to all "WARNING" symbols: Purchased Form ___________________ __________________________________ IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL __________________________________ WARNING RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model VET550 Digital Veterinary Scale. This manual will guide you through the setup and operation of your scale. Please read it thoroughly before attempting to operate this scale and make it available for future reference. -
Page 6: Setup And Installation
2. For best results, place the scale on a flat level surface and adjust the leveling feet to ensure the scale is sitting level and does not teeter. 3. The scale is now ready for operation. Leveling Feet 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 7: Transporting The Scale
SETUP AND INSTALLATION, CONT. Transporting the Scale The VET550 has built-in wheels and an integral carrying handle for easy transportation of the scale to a new location. Follow the instructions below to safely lower and raise the scale to and from the floor when relocating the scale. -
Page 8: Placing The Weight Display
Placing the Weight Display The VET550 display has a 7.0 ft (2.1 m) cable to allow it to be placed at a convenient position away from the scale base. The included bracket can be used to mount the weight display on a wall for easy viewing and operation. -
Page 9: Usb Port
SETUP AND INSTALLATION, CONT. USB Port The USB port on the VET550 Digital Veterinary Scale may be connected to a computer for transmission of weight data to an EMR (electronic medical record) software program. The weight data will be transmitted automatically (if selected in Configuration) once the weight is stable or also selected in Configuration when a weight request from the host computer is received. -
Page 10: Key Functions
2. In the Configuration mode, press to toggle between the settings for each configuration parameter, and then advance to the next menu. DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc.). Damage to the keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under the warranty. 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 11: Display Annunciators
When the low battery indicator is displayed, the operator should replace the batteries or remove the batteries and plug the AC power adapter into the scale and then into the proper electrical wall outlet. 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 12: Operation
4. When the weight stabilizes, the scale display will show and hold the weight, and the HOLD annunciator will be steady. 5. Press the HOLD or TARE key to exit the Hold mode. Turn the Scale Off With the scale turned on, press the ON/OFF key to turn the scale off. 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 13: Configuration
CONFIGURATION The VET550 Digital Veterinary Scale has been pre-configured at the factory and should not require changes to use in most applications. If the factory settings do not meet the requirements of your application, the following describes the steps to change the configuration of the scale. - Page 14 5. When the desired state is displayed press the TARE key. 6. Press the HOLD key to proceed to Press the HOLD key to return to the beginning of Configuration or press the TARE key to exit Configuration and return to normal scale operation. 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 15: Print Output Setting Data Format
PRINT OUTPUT SETTING DATA FORMAT The VET550 Digital Veterinary Scale weight display USB port can be connected to a computer for transmission of weight data to an EMR (electronic medical record) software program. The VET550 can be configured to transmit the weight data continuously (when the weight becomes stable) or one time when receiving a weight request “P”... -
Page 16: Display Messages
CARE AND MAINTENANCE The heart of the VET550 Digital Veterinary Scale is four precision load cells located in each corner of the scale base. It will provide accurate operation indefinitely if protected against overload of scale capacity, dropping items on the scale, or other extreme shocks. -
Page 17: Calibration Procedure
This scale was calibrated at the factory and should not require adjustment. In the event the scale should need recalibration, the following describes the calibration of the VET550 Digital Veterinary Scale. A qualified technician should perform this function to maintain the instrument's high degree of accuracy. - Page 18 (2) years from date of shipment. Detecto shall be the sole judge of what constitutes a defect. During the first ninety (90) days Detecto may choose to replace the product at no charge to the buyer upon inspection of the returned item.
- Page 19 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 20 Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. 102 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA Ph: 417-673-4631 or 1-800-641-2008 Fax: 417-673-2153 Technical Support: 1-866-254-8261 1961-0397-0M Rev A 09/23 E-mail: tech@cardet.com 1961-0397-0M VET550 Owner’s Manual...
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