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KEY FUNCTIONS 

This section describes the use of each of the keys on the DS Series Price Computing Scale.  It 
will be helpful to refer to the scale keyboard or the figure below when reading this section. 

The membrane keyboard is not to be 
operated with pointed objects (pencils, 
pens, fingernails, etc).  Damage to 
keyboard resulting from this practice 
will 

NOT

 be covered under warranty. 

ZERO

The

ZERO

 key is used to perform a variety of functions depending on the 

current mode of operation: 

Weight Display Mode (lb or kg annunciator on)

:  Pressing the 

ZERO

 key will set 

the weight display to zero and turn on the ZERO annunciator if the displayed 
weight is within ± 2% of scale capacity.

Operational Setup Mode: 

 Pressing the 

ZERO

 key and then pressing the setup 

parameter number on the numeric keypad while 

CENTR

 is displayed will enter 

that setup mode. 

TARE

Pressing the 

TARE

 key will store the current gross weight as the new tare 

weight and change to the net weight mode. 

UNITS

Pressing this key will display the current weighing units.  To change to a different 
weighing unit, press the 

UNITS

 key, then the corresponding key on the numeric 

keypad for the weighing unit desired. 

1

 = kilogram mode (kg)

2

 = 100g mode

3

 = pounds mode 

The currently selected weighing unit is indicated by illuminating and blinking the 
kg, 100g or lb annunciator. 

PRE

PACK

Pressing the 

PREPACK

key after unit price is entered retains the unit price for 

repetitive price computing.  Tare entries are retained in PREPACK mode.

s

This is the Backspace key.  It is used to clear the last digit entered when 
entering the unit price. 

CLEAR
ENTRY

The

CLEAR ENTRY 

key is used to perform different functions depending on the 

current mode of operation:

x

Data Entry

: The 

CLEAR ENTRY

 key is used to clear an incorrect entry 

from the display without processing the data.  If an incorrect entry is 
made, press the 

CLEAR ENTRY 

key and re-enter the correct data. 

x

Price Computing Mode: 

Pressing the 

CLEAR ENTRY 

key while in the 

price-computing mode will clear the unit price. 

0 ~ 9 

00

These keys are used to enter numeric data during normal operations as well as 
during calibration and operational setup. 

Summary of Contents for DS Series

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Page 3: ... 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 Stock No 001 000 00315 4 All rights reserved Reproduction or use without expressed written permission of editorial o...

Page 4: ...e w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w 5 PrePack Operation w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w 5 Tare Operation To Obtain Net Weight w w w w w w w 5 Metric Conversion w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w 5 CALIBRATION w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w 6 CALIBRATION SEAL INSTALLATION w w w w w w w w w w w w w 9 ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS w w ...

Page 5: ...mounting feet and adjust them as required to center the bubble and attain a level scale Once the scale is level lock the mounting feet in place by tightening the adjustment locking rings against the bottom of the scale Power Connection The scale contains a power supply that converts the 110 120 220 240 VAC 50 60Hz wall supply to the power required by the scale circuitry The power supply also conta...

Page 6: ...ght mode UNITS Pressing this key will display the current weighing units To change to a different weighing unit press the UNITS key then the corresponding key on the numeric keypad for the weighing unit desired 1 kilogram mode kg 2 100g mode 3 pounds mode The currently selected weighing unit is indicated by illuminating and blinking the kg 100g or lb annunciator PRE PACK Pressing the PREPACK key a...

Page 7: ...ght is determined by subtracting the stored tare weight from the gross or scale weight The tare weight usually the weight of the container is entered using the tare key Note that the NET annunciator is only active when a zero tare weight or tare weight value is stored and the display is in the weight mode as shown by the illumination of the kg 100g or lb annunciator kg The kg annunciator is locate...

Page 8: ...nnunciator LED s to allow the operator to make a visual verification that the display is operational After completion of the lamp test the weight display will show zero weight indicating the scale is ready for use Display Backlight Auto Backlight Press the ZERO key The WEIGHT display will show CENTR With CENTR displayed press the 4 key on the numeric keypad When the weight is over 10 divisions or ...

Page 9: ...eration For repetitive price computing of commodities with the same unit price 1 Enter tare if so desired as outlined in Tare Operation Tare entry will be retained in PREPACK mode 2 Enter unit price and press the PREPACK key The PREPACK annunciator will illuminate 3 Place commodities on scale and proceed with operation 4 When the prepacking operation is ended press the PREPACK key to clear unit pr...

Page 10: ...o pictures A and B remove the 4 blue dust shields from the weighbridge posts and turn the scale upside down 3 Using picture C as a guide locate the 4 screws securing the top housing to the bottom housing and remove the screws 4 Grasping the scale so that you can hold the 2 housings together turn the scale right side up and with the rear display towards you 5 Referring to picture D lift the top hou...

Page 11: ...8529 M635 O1 y DS 30 Page 7 Housing Screws CALIBRATION CONT Dust Shields Calibration Switch Calibrate Normal Calibration Switch A B C D F E ...

Page 12: ...de NOTE If you are operating the scale using AC power grasp the scale so that you can hold the 2 housings together and remove the AC power cord also 2 Turn the scale so that the rear display is towards you Referring to picture D lift the top housing off the bottom and tip the rear of it forward away from you To avoid damaging the keypad cable only lift the housing up enough to clear the internal c...

Page 13: ...ned to accept a lead and wire security seal to prevent unauthorized access to the calibration adjustments Refer to the figure below for details on the installation of the seal Thread the sealing wire through the hole in the post in the center of the scale as shown Pull the wire tight and install the lead seal The scale housings cannot be separated without damaging the seal Lead and Wire Seal Botto...

Page 14: ...service assistance you should make some initial checks to verify that a problem does exist The following describes several types of symptoms along with suggested remedies PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Display does not turn on AC Operation x Is the AC power cord fully inserted into the wall receptacle x Check wall receptacle for proper AC power Try another electrical appliance in the same receptacle D...

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