MODEL PS-11 DIGITAL PORTION SCALE OWNER’S MANUAL 8528-M310-O1 Rev A 04/04 CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO. PO BOX 151 • WEBB CITY, MO 64870 PH (417) 673-4631 • FAX (417) 673-5001 Web Site - http://www.detectoscale.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model PS-11 Digital Portion Scale. The PS-11 is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that (after 8 hours of charging) is able to provide up to 24 hours of continuous use. With this feature, it is ideal for use as a portable scale. Installation …………………..………………. Unpacking ……………………..………… Power Supply …………………..………. Batteries ………………………..……….. Low Battery ……..…………..…………… Display Annunciators ………..…..…………. Key Functions ………………..…..………….
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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. O The O annunciator is turned on when the weight display is stable. lb The lb annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in pounds. oz The oz annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in ounces.
OPERATION TURN THE SCALE ON Press the ON/OFF key to turn the scale on. The scale will display then change to the selected weighing units. SELECT THE WEIGHING UNIT Press the UNITS key to alternate between the selected weighing units. NOTE! Multiple weighing units must be enabled during configuration for this function to be operational. WEIGH Place the item to be weighed on the scale tray. Wait a moment for the scale display to stabilize, then read the weight.
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 the ZERO key for 3 seconds. When the display shows +5< , release the ZERO key to enter the Configuration mode. The display will change to show (1.
CONFIGURATION, Cont. To select “g” (gram) weighing units: 1. With the display showing (1.< , press the ZERO key and then UNIT key 3 times. The display will change to show “g”. 2. Press ZERO key to display g (gram) status. 3. Press the UNIT key to toggle between: Enable (display will change to $1 ) or Disable (display will change to $ ). 4. Press the ZERO key and then the UNIT key 2 times. The display will change to (1.< . 5. Proceed to AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF. To select “lb” (pounds only) weighing units: 6.
GRAVITY COMPENSATION The Gravity Compensation for your scale has been pre-configured at the factory and should not require changing in most locations. In the event that the factory settings do not meet the requirements of your location, contact the factory for the value for your location. With : =a enable from the function setting of the Configuration mode, the scale will use the factory set value of 9.797 for the Gravity Compensation.
DISPLAY MESSAGES DISPLAY MEANING Low battery indication E2prom Error 5::5a 5::0a AAAAAa Zero count under 128 BBBBBa Under capacity (lower dashes) Over capacity (upper dashes) :: a Zero count over 65,000 +91 a Calibration span too high Power-on zero count under calibration zero (-10%) 77777a 77777a Power-on zero count over calibration zero (+10%) CARE AND MAINTENANCE The heart of the PS-7 Digital Portion Scale is a precision load cell located in the center of the scale base.
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