Cardinal Detecto DR150 Operation Manual Download Page 3

8525-M275-O1 

 DR150/400 

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PRECAUTIONS 

Before using this instrument, read this 
manual and pay special attention to all 
"WARNING" symbols: 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT 

 ELECTRICAL 

 

 

       WARNING 

INTRODUCTION 

 

The Model DR150 is a 150lb Digital Receiving 
Scale.  The Model DR400 is a 400lb Digital 
Receiving Scale.  Both units can be powered 
by battery or AC adapter (included).  The 
scale is equipped with a movable display that 
can be placed on the work surface or 
mounted to the wall. 

 

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT  
WARNING!  

This equipment generates uses 

and can radiate radio frequency 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. 

 
You may find the booklet "How to Identify and 
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems" 
prepared by the Federal Communications 
Commission helpful.  It is available from the U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 
20402.  The Stock No. is 001-000-00315-4. 

 

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 

 

Description of Parts ………………………… 2 

Main Features ……………………………….  2

Before You Begin …..……...…………….....  2

Battery Installation …………….…...……….  2 

Auto Shut-Off Feature ………………………  2

Mounting the Unit …………….…………….. 3

Display and Function ………………………. 3

General Operation ………………………….. 3

Power On ……………..………..………… 3

Weighing ….…..…………..……………… 3

Tare Operation …….………….…………. 3

Tare Capability ………..….……………… 3

Hold Operation …….………….…………. 3

Error and Status Messages ……………….. 4

 
 

FEATURES 

 

Display:  

1.0" high LCD display  

Tare/Hold Button:  

Pressing once will tare 

(zero out) the load on the platform.  When 
pressed and held for 2-3 seconds, used to 
toggle the Hold option by prompting to hold 

H on

” or not hold “

H off

” the weight 

displayed after the load has been removed. 

Lb/kg Button:  

Converts the displayed weight 

from pounds to kilograms or from 
kilograms to pounds. 

Capacity:  

 

 

DR150 = 150lbs 

   DR400 = 400lbs 

Graduations:  

DR150    x  .2lbs 

   DR400    x  .5lbs 

Auto Shut-off:  

Powers off the scale after 2 

minutes of non-use 

Power Source:  

6 AA batteries (not included) 

with automatic shut-off 

OR

 included UL 

listed 120V AC 60Hz to 9V DC 300mA 
adapter. 

 

Serial Number

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Date of Purchase 

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Purchased Form

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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE 

Summary of Contents for Detecto DR150

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Page 3: ...e 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 ...

Page 4: ...Begin 1 Remove scale from its box along with control panel and the 120V Adapter 2 If using the 120V Adapter plug one end into the receptacle connector at the rear of the scale Insert the other end the adapter into a 120V outlet Battery Installation The Digital Receiving Scale operates with 6 AA batteries Alkaline preferred 1 Place unit upright on a flat surface and lift platform from top of scale ...

Page 5: ... load on the platform i e the weight of a container press the button marked TARE HOLD one time When this is done the display will show the value This could be followed by the addition of another load if so desired The display will show the sum of all additional loads above and beyond the tared load TARE CAPABILITY A load of up to the capacity of the scale can be tared zeroed out When a load is tar...

Page 6: ...d exceeds the maximum capacity of scale the display will show the oooo message The weight must be removed from the platform and not allowed to remain on the platform Minus weight If the weight value is less than 99 9 lbs the display will show the following To adjust the minus weight press the Tare Hold button EPROM Failure If the ErrE message appears the operator should contact their scale service...

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