Care And Maintenance - Detecto MS 15 Operation Manual

With the scale power OFF,
remove the four (4) screws
securing the right side panel (as
viewed from the scale front) and
remove the panel. Referring to
the figure 3, locate the
Calibration/Setup switch.The
switch is protected by a small
plastic cover to prevent
unauthorized access to this data.
Remove the plastic cover by
loosening the two screws on the
bottom of the scale. With the
switch exposed, push the switch
to the opposite setting. Turn the
MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 on.
When power is turned on the
system will display:
DETECTO MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 VX.X
and then change to
INSTALLED AT XXX
and then change to
LOAD SCALE TO 15 lb (MS15 Only)
LOAD SCALE TO 30 lb (MS30 Only)
LOAD SCALE TO 50 lb (MS100/MS1600 Only)
Place the weight on the scale, wait about 5 seconds for the scale to stabilize, then press the ENTER
key to start calibration. The display will start to fill with dashes from the left to the right. When finished,
the unit will display:
Remove the weight from the scale, wait about 5 seconds for the scale to stabilize, then press the
ENTER key to finish calibration. The display will start to fill with dashes from the left to the right.
When finished, system operation continues as described in System Set Up.
Complete the system set up or press the ENTER key until the unit displays:
This completes calibration of the scale. Return the Calibration/Setup switch to its original position.
Remove power from the scale base and re-install the plastic cover. Replace the side panel and apply
power to the unit. The scale is now calibrated and ready for operation.
1. DO NOT subject the scale platform to sudden shocks.
2. DO NOT press keys too hard, only a light touch is necessary. Activate keys with your finger,
NEVER use a sharp object.
3. DO NOT submerge the scale in water or spray water directly on it and DO NOT use abrasives to
clean the instrument. Clean the cover with a damp soft cloth and mild detergent. The platform
may be removed from scale and submerged in water with a mild detergent, always dry it
completely afterwards.
4. DO NOT use acetone or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
Right side of Scale
Calibration/Setup
Switch
UNLOAD SCALE
DONE

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Calibration/Setup
Operation
Figure 3
Calibration Switch Setup