Detecto DR400C Operation Manual Download Page 7

8525-0358-0M Rev-B 

 DR400C/DR550C Operation 

OPERATION 

 

DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc.). 

Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty. 

 

 

Turn the Scale On  

Press the 

ON / OFF 

key to turn the scale on. The scale display will show all segments then 

change to the selected weighing units. 

 

Select the Weighing Unit 

Press the 

lb/kg 

key to alternate between the selected weighing units. 

NOTE: 

Multiple 

weighing units must be enabled during configuration for this function to be operational. 

 

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 Zero / Tare the Weight Display 

To zero 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 scale enters tare mode and the NET annunciator is turned on. 

 

This is useful when weighing in merchandise to be weighed in a container. To control the 

total weight, the value of the container may be retrieved. This way it is possible to control to 

what extent the loading area of the scale is utilized. (Gross, i.e. incl. weight of container). 

 

Hold Weight Display  

To hold the weight display, press the 

HOLD 

key.

 

The indicator will display 

H_

 on and flash 

HOLD annunciator. Place animal on scale. When weight stabilizes, the indicator will 

display and hold the weight and the HOLD annunciator will be steady. Press HOLD or 

TARE to exit Hold mode. 

 

Turn the Scale Off 

With the scale turned on, press the 

ON / OFF 

key to turn the scale off. 

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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