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PRECAUTIONS
Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:
IMPORTANT
ELECTRICAL
WARNING
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of our Detecto
AS-400D Series Intelligent Scale Base. It was
built with Detecto quality and reliability at our
factory in Webb City, Missouri. The AS-400D
series scales consist of the AS-400D, AS-
410D and AS-420D. All scales are equipped
with a bi-directional RS232C compatible port
for communication with a computer.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Notice:
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause interference in
which case the user will be responsible to take
whatever measures necessary to correct the
interference.
TRADEMARKS
All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without
expressed written permission, of editorial or pictorial
content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the information
contained herein. While every precaution has been
taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from use of the information contained herein. All
instructions and diagrams have been checked for
accuracy and ease of application; however, success
and safety in working with tools depend to a great
extent upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution.
For this reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the
result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they
assume responsibility for any damage to property or
injury to persons occasioned from the procedures.
Persons engaging the procedures do so entirely at their
own risk.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
SPECIFICATIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
INSTALLATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
BAUD RATE AND
WEIGHT MODE SELECTION - - - - - - - - - 3
SERIAL INTERFACE PROTOCOL - - - - - - 4
SCALE WEIGHT DATA STRINGS - - - - - - 4
CALIBRATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Scale Capacity:
400D = 100 lb
410D = 150 lb
420D = 200 lb
0 to 100 lb x 0.5 oz
0 to 100 lb x 0.5 oz &
100 to 150 lb x 1 oz
0-200 lb x 0.1 lb
Platform Size:
400D
410D
420D
18 in x 18 in
(46 cm x 46 cm)
24” x 24”
(61 cm x 61 cm)
Display:
6 digit, 7 segment,
red LED, 1/2" high
Annunciators
lb, lb-oz, ZERO
External Controls
ZERO Button
Power
110 to 120 VAC
(50/60 Hz)
The AS 400D Series scale is shipped from
the factory in the following configuration:
9600 Baud
8 Data Bits
No Parity
1 Stop Bit
Pounds/Ounces Mode
(NOTE! AS-420D is Pounds only)
