MODEL VET330 DIGITAL VETERINARY SCALE Operation Manual 1961-M045-O1 Rev A 10/05 CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO. PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870 PH (417) 673-4631 FAX (417) 673-5001 www.detectoscale.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model VET330 Digital Veterinary Scale. The VET330 is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that (after 14 hours of charging) is able to provide approximate 8 hours of continuous use. Introduction ………………………………….. 1 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. Operation …………………………………….
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 FUNCTIONS The display functions are turned on to indicate that the scale display is in the mode corresponding to the function label or that the status indicated by the label is active. O This is turned on when the weight display is stable. This is turned on when a negative (minus) weight is displayed. This is turned on when the scale weight has been zeroed. This is turned on when the battery pack is near the point it needs to be recharged. (HOLD) This is turned on after pressing the HOLD key.
KEY FUNCTIONS HOLD 1. Press HOLD key, the arrow in the left bottom flashes. When the loaded weight is above 3.3 lb /1.5 kg and stable, the arrow stops flashing. 2. To disable the hold function, press HOLD key again, and the arrow disappears. 3. Press to confirm the setting for each menu. UNIT 1. Press to change the weighing units to the alternate units of measurement (if selected during configuration of the scale). 2. Press to select menu in the Configuration mode. ON / ZERO / OFF 1.
OPERATION TURN THE SCALE ON Press the ON / ZERO / OFF key to turn the scale on. The scale will display 88888 then change to the selected weighing units. SELECT THE WEIGHING UNIT Press the UNIT 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 platform. 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/ZERO/OFF key to turn on the scale. 2. Press and hold TARE key for 3 seconds. When the display shows Set , release the TARE key to enter the Configuration mode.
CONFIGURATION, Cont. GRAVITY COMPENSATION 1. With the display showing Oaf , press the press UNIT key 4 times. The display will change to show GRAU . 2. Press the HOLD key. To Enable the Gravity Compensation mode, press the UNIT key. The display will change to On . To Disable the Gravity Compensation mode, press the UNIT key The display will change to OFF . 3. Press the HOLD key again. The display will change to show GrAu . 4. Press the UNIT key. The display will change to show End . 5.
DISPLAY MESSAGES DISPLAY MEANING Low battery indication ErrE E2prom Error ErrL Zero count too low Over Load / Err Zero count too high 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. It will provide accurate operation indefinitely if protected against overload of scale capacity, dropping items on scale, or other extreme shock. DO NOT submerge scale or display in water, pour or spray water directly on them.
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