Lyman
®
Micro-Touch
TM
1500
Electronic Reloading Scale
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lyman Micro-Touch 1500 Precision
Digital scale. This is a precision piece of equipment and should be handled
with care. Before using the 1500, please read these instructions fully and
become familiar with its operation and features. If you do not understand
some of the operations or have questions about the use of the scale, call us
at 1-800-22-LYMAN (Foreign Customers may call 860-632-2020).
Display
The scale is equipped with a backlit, touch screen display. Touch screen
keys include: ON/OFF which turns the scale on and off and also is used for
calibration, ZERO which tares or zeros the scale, and MODE which switches
the scale from grains to grams.
Set-Up
1. Select a location for the 1500 that is level and stable. It is recommended
that the scale be located away from a loading bench equipped with a
reloading press. Most benches are not heavy enough to prevent vibra-
tions being transferred to the scale. The scale should also be positioned
away from any source of drafts, air currents, or temperature changes. The
1500 is sensitive enough to be affected by these conditions.
2. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the scale. The
scale can also be run on three AAA batteries. To install the batteries,
remove the cover on the bottom of the scale and install the batteries so
that the negative ends are against the springs.
3. The scale is equipped with a clear plastic dust cover. The cover can be
hinged back when the scale is in use. It is recommended that the cover
be closed when the scale is not in use to protect the platform and load
cell.
4. For the first use, it is recommended to turn on the scale and allow it to
run for 24 hours. This will help it to stabilize to its surroundings.
Notice: When first turning on the scale it will remember whether
it was last run in the Grain or Gram mode, and lock in this
setting the next time it is turned on. Allow one minute run time
before changing mode settings.
Calibration
1. It is recommended that the scale be calibrated before each use, or if the
scale is moved or jarred in any way.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the scale.
3. Press the ZERO button to reset the scale to zero.
4. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button until the display shows “0” then
release it. The scale will then flash 100.00. Place the supplied 100-gram
calibration weight on the platform (the powder pan should not be on the
scale).
5. The scale will now show 1543.2 gn on the display. Remove the 100-gram
weight. The display will now show approximately 0.0 gn.
Operation
1. Place the empty powder pan on the platform and press the ZERO button
to reset the scale to zero.
2. The scale is now ready to weigh powder.
3. The scale can be changed to display grains or grams as desired. Press
the MODE button to switch the scale from one to the other. In the grain
mode the scale will display “gn”, in the gram mode the scale will display
“g”.
4. It is recommended that the ZERO button be pressed on occasion during
use (approximately every 10 loads measured) to ensure that the scale is
maintaining its zero or any time the display is off zero when an empty
powder pan is on the platform.
5. The scale is equipped with an auto-shutoff feature when batteries are in
use. The scale will auto-shutoff after approximately 4 minutes of non-use
to save battery life.
6. The display will show "LO" to indicate a low battery condition.
7. To shut-off the scale, press the ON/OFF button.
Cautions
1. Never leave a load on the scale for a prolonged period of time as this can
damage the load cell.
2. Always place the calibration weight or a load gently onto the scale.
Dropping the weight on may cause permanent damage to the load cell.
3. Do not attempt to disassemble the scale. There are no user serviceable
parts inside the scale.
