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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model DR550 Digital Scale.  The DR550 is equipped 
with a Stainless Steel platform that is easily removed for cleaning.  With the included 9V DC 
adapter, the scale can be used in a fixed location. 

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. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight Display: 

LCD, 4 1/2 Digit, 1.0” Characters 

Display Size 

10.63" W x 3.54" D x 1.77" H  (270 mm x 90 mm x 45 mm) 

Platform Size: 

12.2" W x 11.8" D x 1.97”H  (310 mm x 300 mm x 50 mm) 

Zero:

Established on power up routine and maintained by auto-zero circuitry.

Power:

9V DC 100mA power supply or (6) AA alkaline batteries (not included) 

Tare:

100% of full scale capacity 

Temperature:

40 to 105°F (5 to 40°C) 

Humidity:

25% ~ 95% RH 

Capacity x Division: 550lb x 0.2lb  (250kg x 0.1kg) 

Keys:

ON/OFF, NET/GROSS, UNIT, TARE 

Features:

Low battery indicator, Power saving selectable timing auto shut-off 

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The heart of the DR550 Digital Scale is 4 precision load cells located in the four corners 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. 

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DO NOT

 submerge scale or display in water, pour or spray water directly on them. 

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DO NOT

 use acetone, thinner or other volatile solvents for cleaning. 

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DO NOT

 expose scale or display to direct sunlight or temperature extremes. 

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DO NOT

 place scale in front of heating/cooling vents. 

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DO

clean scale and display with a damp soft cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. 

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 remove power before cleaning with a damp cloth. 

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 provide clean AC power and adequate protection against lightning damage. 

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keep surroundings clear to provide clean and adequate air circulation. 

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

PRECAUTIONS

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

  IMPORTANT

  ELECTRICAL 

   

 

WARNING 

8525-M300-O1 Rev-B 

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 DR550 Operation 

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Summary of Contents for Detecto DR550

Page 1: ...nual CARDINAL SCALE MFG CO 8525 M300 01 Rev B PO BOX 151 x WEBB CITY MO 64870 03 12 PH 417 673 4631 x FAX 417 673 5001 www detectoscale com 8525 M300 O1 Rev B x DR550 Operation 1 Technical Support Ph 866 254 8261 x techsupport cardet com ...

Page 2: ... 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 Id...

Page 3: ...550 Digital Scale is 4 precision load cells located in the four corners 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 x DO NOT submerge scale or display in water pour or spray water directly on them x DO NOT use acetone thinner or other volatile solvents for cleaning x DO NOT expose s...

Page 4: ... the back of the scale and then plug power supply into the proper electrical outlet The scale is now ready for operation Battery The scale can use 6 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries not included If you wish to operate the scale from batteries you must first obtain and install the batteries The batteries are contained in a cavity inside the scale Access is via an removable door on the top cover of the sc...

Page 5: ...t the right of lb will be turned on to indicate the displayed weight is in pounds kg Red LED at the right of kg will be turned on to indicate the displayed weight is in kilograms Lo Low Battery When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced a low battery indicator on the display will turn on If the voltage drops too low for accurate weighing the scale will automatically shut off an...

Page 6: ...F key to turn the scale on The scale will display 8888 then change to the selected weighing units Select the Weighing Unit Press the UNIT key to alternate between the selected weighing units Weighing an Item Place the item to be weighed on the scale platform Wait a moment for the scale display to stabilize then read the weight To Re Zero the Weight Display To re ZERO tare the weight display press ...

Page 7: ...e TARE key 2 The display will change to show AOFF 3 Press the UNIT key to begin selection of the automatic shut off time in seconds 4 The display will change to show 120 5 Press the TARE key to toggle through the selections 120 180 240 300 or OFF 6 When the desired time is displayed press the UNIT key 7 The display will change to show AOFF 8 Proceed to Saving the Settings Saving the Settings 1 Wit...

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