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Model
8000
Digital Scale
OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
DORAN SCALES INC.
1315 PARAMOUNT PKWY.
BATAVIA, IL. 60510
1-800-262-6844
FAX: (630) 879-0073
http://www.doranscales.com
MAN0002
2/03/00
MANUAL REVISION:
4.2
SOFTWARE REVISION: 4.3
Made in USA

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  • Page 1 Model 8000 Digital Scale OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL DORAN SCALES INC. 1315 PARAMOUNT PKWY. BATAVIA, IL. 60510 1-800-262-6844 FAX: (630) 879-0073 http://www.doranscales.com MAN0002 2/03/00 MANUAL REVISION: SOFTWARE REVISION: 4.3 Made in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ARAMETER EVIEW OR REVISION AND GREATER 7.4 RESETTING PARAMETERS ..........................27 8. MODEL 8000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............27 9. CONNECTIONS AND OTHER .................. 30 9.1 RS232 SIMPLEX PORT ............................30 9.2 20 SIMPLEX PORT ............................30 9.3 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS ........................30 9.4 REMOTE SWITCHES ............................

  • Page 3: Operating And Service Manual

    2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 2.1 CAUTIONS Before unpacking your Model 8000, please note that although it is a durable industrial scale, it is also a sensitive weighing instrument. Normal care should be taken when handling and using the scale. Please observe the following precautions to insure years of trouble free service from your Model 8000.

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    AC power is not too noisy - this can occur if large inductive loads, like solenoids or motors are on the same power line. The 8000 has a filtered power supply to reduce the effects of normal line noise, but it cannot limit severe noise.

  • Page 5: Entering The "User Set-Up Menu

    3. The scale display will display the message AUG --. 3.3 TO SET OR REVIEW PARAMETER SETTINGS Programming the 8000 is done by pressing the TARE and ZERO buttons on the front panel of the indicator. To change or review parameter settings, simply step through each parameter by pressing ZERO and select the desired option by pressing TARE.

  • Page 6: User Set-Up Parameters

    OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL 3.4 USER SET-UP PARAMETERS The following is a detailed list of the parameters and options in the 8000. Be sure to read this carefully, and select settings that will best fit the application. NOTE: Factory default settings are shown in bold type.
  • Page 7 *L O Start-up in "lb & oz" The Start-Up Unit is the weight display unit that the 8000 displays in when the scale is turned on. Select the unit that is most frequently used as your start-up unit. The lb & oz unit can only be selected for 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60, 100, 120, 150, 200, and 300 pound capacities for 3000 displayed graduations and 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 100, 200, 300, 500, and 600 pound capacities for 6000 displayed graduations.
  • Page 8 DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL 3.4.6 Scale Capacity (CAP) * denotes a capacity limited to 10000 divisions at super precision. Option Capacity 3000 D 6000 D 10000 D *1.3 1.3 lb .0005 lb .0002 lb 1.0 lb x .0001 lb .6 kg...
  • Page 9 .05 lb 272 kg .1kg .05 kg 227 kg x .02 kg 9600 oz 5 oz 2 oz 8000 oz x 1 oz 750 lb .5 lb .2 lb .1 lb 340 kg .2 kg .1 kg .05 kg...
  • Page 10 Refer to Section 6 on Calibrating the 8000 to make sure that the scale is properly calibrated after changing the capacity.
  • Page 11 HB44 (Legal for Trade) Canadian Weights and Measures (Legal for Trade) The Operating Mode defines whether or not the 8000 will operate in a "Legal for Trade" mode. In the "44" (Legal for Trade) mode, the 8000's ZERO button and "Auto Zero Tracking"...
  • Page 12 The CONV button changes the weight display unit. This is necessary in applications where there is a need to read equivalent weights in different units. The PRINT button tells the 8000 to transmit weight data from its data interface to a printer, computer or other peripheral device.
  • Page 13 DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL When the d.b.P parameter is selected, press the Print pushbutton to toggle the hSh function on and off. "Clear To Send" is a signal used by some serial communications devices such as printers to control data flow.

  • Page 14: Using The 8000

    Press and hold for two or more seconds to clear and return the 8000 to the gross mode. ON/RESTART - Press and release to turn the 8000 on. Press and hold for 2-3 seconds to turn off. ZERO Zeros the scale. Active only in the gross mode.

  • Page 15: Scale Operation

    When the 8000 is set for a "Legal for Trade" mode, the reference point for the Zero Band is set upon power-up. If there is something on the platform when the scale is turned on, it will distort the ability to zero the scale.
  • Page 16 Gross mode. The 8000 starts up in the Gross weight mode, which means that the entire weight on the platform will be displayed. Gross mode is shown when the "NET" indicator is off.

  • Page 17: Battery Charging (8000M Only)

    The 8000 can be used while recharging the battery. A full recharge takes place in four hours, whether the 8000 is on or off. The 8000 can be used with the AC charger cord plugged in on a continuous basis.

  • Page 18: Low Battery Indication

    The 8000 remains accurate and useable even with "BATT" flashing. OVERLOADS Placing loads greater than the scale's capacity on the platform causes the 8000 to display an overload message. A "--OL--" is displayed for slight overloads (over 103% of capacity), and "grS-OL" for gross overloads.
  • Page 19 DATA OUTPUT FORMAT The Model 8000 can be set up to support different data output formats. All characters are standard ASCII. The data output can be selected to output 8 or 7 databits with no, odd, or even parity and 2 stop bits.

  • Page 20: Definition Of Terms

    "$1AO" +/- DATA(7) CR+LF Note: The baud rate and data bits default to interface to the DGH module. Also when exiting set up, the 8000 sends a set up string to the DGH module so it can be utilized immediately.

  • Page 21: Calibrating The 8000

    Calibration is done from the front panel using aone test weight. ENTERING THE CALIBRATION MODE 1. Remove the small access plate on the back of the 8000 by removing the two hex head screws that hold the panel in place.

  • Page 22: Analog Span Calibration

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL Note: 1 = switch closed (on), 0 = switch open (off) 6.3.3 Analog Zero Setting The zero calibration establishes the load cell output with no load on the scale platform. The zero offset switches can be set in any combination to obtain the desired offset using the offset chart as a reference.

  • Page 23: Digital Calibration

    The display will then display a zero weight( 0.000 ) reading with the left-most digit flashing a letter "C" indicating that the 8000 is now ready for a span calibration. If at any time error messages are displayed, which is a "Er" on the left of the display followed by a three character code, refer to the error code table at the end of this section for causes and remedies.

  • Page 24: Error Code Table

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL Replace the access panel making sure that all of the 8000's gaskets are in place to maintain the 8000's water resistant integrity. 6.7 ERROR CODE TABLE Error Code : ErrEEP-Possible non-volatile memory loss.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL Remedy : Recheck test weight value and reset span. Error Code : Er Dn-Attempting to span cal down while still within zero range. Cause : Test load too light (less than 20% of capacity).

  • Page 26: Problems/Solutions

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL 7.1 PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS Problem : Scale locked or in a display loop. Remedy : Press and hold the TARE and CONV push buttons at the same time for 1-2 seconds. The scale should shut off. Press the ON/RESTART to operate scale.

  • Page 27: Configuration Printout For Revision 3.6 And Greater

    2. While pressing and holding the ZERO button, turn the scale on by pressing the ON/RESTART button. 3. The 8000 will go through a display test and then display the message "Er Fuc". Parameters have been defaulted. 4. Next the 8000 will display "Rel 0".
  • Page 28 DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL Dimensions : 10"L x 6"H x 2.75"D (25.4cm L x 15.3cm H x 7.0cm D) Weight : 7 lb (3.2 kg) Display : 6-digit, red low-current LED, .43" high 8 low-current red LED bar annunciators.
  • Page 29 DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL These specifications do not apply to the 8000MIS. Refer to the Factory Mutual manual for information on this model. Ambient Temperature's Effect on Battery Life : Power Input : 115VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1A (220VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.05A (Optional))

  • Page 30: Connections And Other

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL 9. CONNECTIONS AND OTHER 9.1 RS232 SIMPLEX PORT TB1-1 CTS (Clear To Send) TB1-2 Signal Ground TB1-3 TXD (Transmit) TB1-4 Chassis Ground 9.2 20ma SIMPLEX PORT TB2-1 -TXD TB2-2 +TXD Active Operation: Place jumper on JU2, JU3, JU4.

  • Page 31: Miscellaneous Connectors And Switches

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL 9.6 MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTORS AND SWITCHES Digital Interface Connector Operate/Calibrate Switch S2,1-2 Analog Zero Calibration Dip Switch S2,3-5 Analog Span Calibration Dip Switch 9.7 LOAD CELL CONNECTIONS TB1-5 -Excitation TB1-6 +Excitation TB1-7 -Signal TB1-8 +Signal TB1,9 -12 are for an optional secondary load cell, and are not normally used.

  • Page 32: Configuration For Ssp/Dlp Printer

    SSP/DLP print format ** Note: The printer cannot print lbs-oz readings. Printer Connection To 8000: Connect the printer cable ( SUB0221 ) to TB1 on the 8000 main board. Red wire to TB1 pin 3. White wire to TB1 pin 2.

  • Page 33: Capacity Labels

    DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL Capacity Labels: Capacity labels are provided for common capacities. Use the blank labels to type label for capacities not shown here. MAN0002-42 of 33...
  • Page 34 DORAN MODEL 8000 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL MAN0002-42 of 33...
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