MODEL DR550 DIGITAL SCALE Owner’s Manual 8525-M300-01 Rev B 03/12 CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO. PO BOX 151 x WEBB CITY, MO 64870 PH (417) 673-4631 x FAX (417) 673-5001 www.detectoscale.com 8525-M300-O1 Rev-B x DR550 Operation Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 x techsupport@cardet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................. Specifications .……................….………….………… Care and Maintenance ….....................…………..… Installation ……………………................………….… Display Annunciators ....……..…..……….............…. Key Functions …………....................……………….. Operation .....................………………………………. Configuration ………….................…..………………. Display Message …...........….…..………..……….....
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model DR550 Digital Scale. The DR550 is equipped with a Stainless Steel platform that is easily removed for cleaning. With the included 9V DC adapter, the scale can be used in a fixed location. This manual will guide you through setup and operation of your scale. Please read it thoroughly before attempting to operate this scale and keep it handy for future reference. SPECIFICATIONS Weight Display: LCD, 4 1/2 Digit, 1.0” Characters Display Size 10.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Before beginning installation of your scale, make certain the instrument has been received in good condition. When removing the scale from its packing, inspect it for signs of damage, such as exterior dents and scratches. Keep the carton and packing material for return shipment if it should become necessary. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to file all claims for any damages or loss incurred during transit. 1.
DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the scale display is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. Net The “Net” annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in net mode. Gross The “Gross” annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in Gross mode. (Minus Weight) This annunciator is turned on when a negative (minus) weight is displayed.
KEY FUNCTIONS ON / OFF 1. Press and release to turn on scale. 2. Press and release to turn the scale off. NET / GROSS 1. Toggle between Gross and Net. UNIT 1. Press to change the weighing units to the alternate units of measurement (if selected during configuration of the scale). 2. In the Configuration mode, press to confirm the setting for each menu. TARE 1. Press to reset the display to zero up to 100% of the scale capacity. 2. Press and hold for 6 seconds to enter Configuration mode. 3.
CONFIGURATION The scale has been pre-configured at the factory and should not require configuration for use in most applications. In the event that the factory settings do not meet the requirements of your application, the following describes the steps to configure the scale. To Begin Configuration: 1. Press the ON / OFF key to turn on the scale. 2. Press and hold TARE key for 6 seconds. 3. When the display shows Set , release the TARE key to enter the CONFIGURATION mode. 4.
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