Manual
DT220 Users Manual version 1.a    Diagnostic Tests 
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Memory Display 
The display prompts “Memory Address: xxxx”. Enter a memory address and press the 
Enter key. The DT220 displays a block of memory. Use the Review (↑
↑↑
↑) and Cont. (↓
↓↓
↓) 
keys or the numeric keypad to view other memory blocks. Press the Clear Entry key to 
exit memory display. 
Com 1, 2, and 3 Tests 
This test displays and transmits serial data on communications ports 1, 2 & 3. Press the 
Enter key to transmit a test string of “1234567890ABCDEF” any received will display 
automatically. If all data being received or transmitted is unintelligible, the baud rate or 
data formats are probably incorrect. If nothing is displayed on the display, then check the 
following: 
1.  Cabling between the communicating units. 
2.  Make sure the sending unit is actually sending data. 
Press the CLEAR key to exit diagnostic the test and return to the menu. 
A/D Test 
This test displays the raw count data being read from the A/D converter. The speed and 
filter settings will be displayed along with the average, high average, low average, 
deviation, peak deviation & drift. Press the Enter key to reset the values. 
If no data is being displayed, the A/D converter is “locked up”. Turn power off and then 
on and re-activate the test. Check load cell wiring for reversed signal or excitation 
signals. 
MMC Test 
Use this function to display ID Database sectors. 
TTL Input Test 
Use this to test TTL inputs 1-7. The display will show the binary values 1,2,4,8,16,32,64 
for the TTL ports 1-7. When shorted to ground the display will show 0 for the 
corresponding input. NOTE: TTL input 7 is the calibration function lock a 0 indicates 
the lock is disabled and access to the scale configuration parameters are not restricted. 
Pulse Input Test 
Use this to test pulse counts on input 6. Every time TTL 6 is shorted to ground the 
counter will increment. 
Keyboard Test 
Use this to test the keys on the keyboard. The character will display when the key is 
pressed. 










