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PRECAUTIONS
Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:
IMPORTANT
ELECTRICAL
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model
PS-11 Digital Portion Scale. The PS-11 is
equipped with a rechargeable battery pack
that (after 8 hours of charging) is able to
provide up to 24 hours of continuous use. With
this feature, it is ideal for use as a portable
scale.
This manual will guide you through installation,
and operation of your scale. Please read it
thoroughly before attempting to operate this
scale and keep it handy for future reference.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING!
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class 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 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.
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All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without
expressed written permission, of editorial or pictorial
content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the information
contained herein. While every precaution has been
taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from use of the information contained herein. All
instructions and diagrams have been checked for
accuracy and ease of application; however, success
and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent
upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this
reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of
any procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume
responsibility for any damage to property or injury to
persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons
engaging the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation …………………..………………. 1
Unpacking ……………………..………… 1
Power Supply …………………..………. 1
Batteries ………………………..……….. 1
Low Battery ……..…………..…………… 1
Display Annunciators ………..…..…………. 2
Key Functions ………………..…..…………. 2
Operation …..………….…………………..… 3
Configuration ………….…………………..… 4
Gravity Compensation .…………………..… 6
Display Messages ………………..…………. 7
Care and Maintenance …………………..… 7
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
Display …
LCD, 5 Digit, with fraction
0.8” x 0.3” Characters
Dimensions:
7.48" W x 9.84" D x 2.17" H
(190mm x 250mm x 55mm)
Platform Size
6.89" W x 6.5" D
(175mm x 165mm)
Zero
Established on power up
routine and maintained by
auto-zero circuitry.
Power
Built-in rechargeable battery
pack (7.2VDC/1200mA) or
115 VAC 50/60Hz or 230 VAC
50/60 Hz powering a 15 VDC
300 mA wall plug-in UL/CSA
listed power supply
Tare
100% of full scale capacity
Temperature
40 to 105°F (5°to 40°C)
Humidity
25% ~95% RH
11lb x 0.1oz, 176 oz x 0.1oz,
176 oz x 1/4 oz,5000g x 2g
11 lb x 0.005 lb
Keys
ON/OFF, ZERO, UNITS
Features
Low battery indicator, Power
saving selectable timing auto
shut-off
Serial Number
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Date of Purchase
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Purchased Form
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