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8525-0358-0M Rev-B 

 DR400C/DR550C Operation 

INSTALLATION 

Unpacking 

Before beginning installation of your scale, make certain the instrument has been received in 

good condition. When removing the scale from its packing, inspect it for signs of damage, 

such as exterior dents and scratches. Keep the carton and packing material for return 

shipment if it should become necessary. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to file all 

claims for any damages or loss incurred during transit. 

 

1. 

Remove the scale from the shipping carton and inspect it for any signs of damage. 

2. 

Plug-in the supplied 9VDC power supply or install (4) AA 1.5V alkaline battery. Refer to the 

POWER SUPPLY or BATTERY sections of this manual for more instruction. 

3. 

Place the scale on a flat level surface, such as a table or bench. 

4. 

The scale is now ready for use. 

 

Power Supply 

To apply power to the scale using the supplied 

15VDC, 300 mA power supply, insert the plug from 

the power supply cable into the power jack on the 

left side of the indicator, then plug power supply into 

proper electrical outlet. The scale is now ready for 

operation.  

 

Battery 

The scale can use (4) 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 compartment in the display. Access is via a removable door on the back of the display. 

 

Battery Installation 

The DR400C/DR550C Digital Scale operates with  

(4) “AA” batteries (Alkaline preferred). 

 

1. 

Place display face down on a flat surface. 

2. 

Remove battery compartment door and insert 

batteries into compartment. Make certain to 

observe the correct polarity. 

3. 

Replace battery compartment door. 

 

Mounting the Unit 

1. 

Locate position on wall for display mounting 

bracket. 

2. 

Mark and drill holes. 

3. 

Insert flat tip screws (included) through holes in 

mounting bracket and tighten to secure mounting 

bracket to wall. 

4. 

Route display cable through large hole in center 

bottom of display mounting bracket. 

5. 

Plug display cable into bottom of display and place 

display on bracket. 

 

Summary of Contents for DR400C

Page 1: ...DR400C DR550C PORTABLE HOME HEALTHCARE SCALE Operation Manual This document hosted by www oldwillknottscales 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 th...

Page 3: ...e SPECIFICATIONS Weight Display LCD 5 Digit 1 0 Characters Display Size 6 77 L x 1 57 D x 3 23 H 172 mm x 40 mm x 82 mm Platform Size 12 52 W x 11 93 D x 2 28 H 318 mm x 303 mm x 58 mm Power 9V DC 300...

Page 4: ...ug from the power supply cable into the power jack on the left side of the indicator then plug power supply into proper electrical outlet The scale is now ready for operation Battery The scale can use...

Page 5: ...easurement if selected during configuration of the scale TARE 1 Press to reset the display to zero up to 100 of the scale capacity 2 Press and hold to enter Configuration mode 3 In the Configuration m...

Page 6: ...ey NET This annunciator will be on after pressing TARE key to tare weight of item on scale kg This annunciator will be turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in kilograms lb This annunciat...

Page 7: ...the weight display or to tare weight of item e g box or crate on the scale press the TARE key If nothing is on the scale when pressed the scale will zero If an item is on the scale when pressed the s...

Page 8: ...between ON or OFF 4 Press the TARE key The display will again show the weighing unit kg 5 Press the HOLD key to advance display to lb 6 Press the TARE key to display status 7 Press the HOLD key to to...

Page 9: ...ht always on b OFF backlight always OFF c AUTO backlight on only during weighing 5 When desire state is displayed press the TARE key 6 The display will return to bAk6kL 7 Proceed to PRINT OUTPUT SETTI...

Page 10: ...load of scale capacity dropping items on scale or other extreme shock DO NOT submerge scale or display in water pour or spray water directly on them DO NOT use acetone thinner or other volatile solven...

Page 11: ...8525 0358 0M Rev B DR400C DR550C Operation 9...

Page 12: ...C DR550C Operation 10 8525 0358 0M Rev B 05 19 Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co 102 E Daugherty Webb City MO 64870 USA Ph 417 673 4631 or 1 800 641 2008 Fax 417 673 2153 Technical Support 1 866 254 826...

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