DR400C

DIGITAL PLATFORM SCALE

Operation Manual

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CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.

8525-M281-O1 Rev A 203 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA
08/02 Ph: 417-673-4631  Fax: 417-673-2153
www.detecto.com
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261  [email protected]
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261  [email protected]
 MODEL DR400C TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Model DR400C is a 400lb Digital Introduction ………………………………..… 1
Platform Scale. The scale can be powered by
Description of Parts ………………………… 1
batteries or an AC adapter (included). The
scale is equipped with a movable display that Main Features ………………………………. 1
can be placed on the work surface or Before You Begin …..……...……………..... 1
mounted to the wall.
Battery Installation …………….…...………. 1
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Auto Shut-Off Feature ……………………… 1
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency and if not installed Mounting the Unit …………….…………….. 2
and used in accordance with the instruction Display and Function ………………………. 2
manual, may cause interference to radio
General Operation ………………………….. 2
communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A Power On ……………..………..………… 2
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Weighing ….…..…………..……………… 2
Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such Tare Operation …….………….…………. 2
interference when operated in a commercial Tare Capability ………..….……………… 2
environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area may cause interference in Error and Status Messages ……………….. 3
which case the user will be responsible to
take whatever measures necessary to correct
the interference.
FEATURES
You may find the booklet "How to Identify and Display: 1.0" high LCD display
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems"
prepared by the Federal Communications Tare/Hold Button: When pressed, one time
Commission helpful. It is available from the the scale will tare (zero out) the load on the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, platform. When pressed and held for 2-3
D.C. 20402. Stock No. 001-000-00315-4. seconds any load on the scale will continue
to show on the display even after the load
All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without has been removed.
expressed written permission, of editorial or pictorial Lb/kg Button: When pressed, converts the
content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent
liability is assumed with respect to the use of the displayed weight from pounds to kilograms,
information contained herein. or from kilograms to pounds.

While every precaution has been taken in the

Capacity: 400lbs
preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes no Graduations: 0.5lbs
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the Auto Shut-off: powers off after 2 minutes of
information contained herein. All instructions and non-use
diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of
application; however, success and safety in working Power Source: 6 AA batteries (not included)
with tools depend to a great extent upon the individual with automatic shut-off OR included UL
accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason the Seller listed 120V AC 60Hz to 9V DC 300mA
is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure
contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility
adapter.
for any damage to property or injury to persons
occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging
the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.
PRECAUTIONS
Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
Serial Number_______________________ "WARNING" symbols:
Date of Purchase ____________________
Purchased Form_____________________
___________________________________
___________________________________ IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL
RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE
WARNING

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Introduction Before You Begin
Congratulations on your purchase of the 1. Remove scale from its box along with
Model DR400C Digital Platform Scale. Your control panel and the 120V Adapter.
scale is an example of superior design and 2. If using the 120V Adapter, plug one end
craftsmanship. In order to optimize its
into the receptacle (connector) at the
function, be sure to read this instruction
rear of the scale. Insert the other end
manual carefully before use. Keep (the adapter) into a 120V outlet.
instructions handy for future reference.

Battery Installation
Description of Parts
The Digital Platform Scale operates with (6)
Model DR400C “AA” batteries (Alkaline preferred).

Platform
Coiled Cord

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Button

LCD ON
Display Button

Control lb/kg Tare/Hold

Panel Button Button

1. Place unit upright on a flat surface and

lift platform from top of scale.
Main Features 2. Remove battery compartment door and
insert batteries into compartment. Make
 LCD Display certain to observe the correct polarity.
1” digit size displays weight.
3. Replace compartment door and platform
 Tare/Hold Button cover on scale.
When pressed, one time the scale will
tare (zero out) the load on the platform. Auto Shut-off Feature
When pressed and held for 2/3 seconds
any load on the scale will continue to This feature makes the scale shut-off after 2
show on the display even after the load minutes of nonuse to conserve the battery.
has been removed. You can disable this feature and the scale
will operate continuously.
 Lb/kg Button
When pressed, converts weight display 1. With the scale off, press the “UNIT
from pounds to kilograms, or vice versa. CONVERSION” button and hold down.
2. Press and hold “ON” button, while
 ON Button
holding the “UNIT CONVERSION”
When pressed turns scale “ON”.
button down.
 OFF Button 3. The display will show “ ” and then
When pressed turns scale “OFF”. “ ” will appear. The auto-off feature
is now defeated. Release the buttons.
 Auto Shut Off 4. To make the auto-off active again,
Powers off after 2 minutes of nonuse. repeat step 1 and 2 and “ ” will
appear. The auto-off is now functional.

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Mounting the Unit General Operation
1. Mount bracket to wall using (2) screws POWER ON
that are appropriate anchors for the To turn the scale on, press the button
surface being mounted to. marked “ON”. The display will first show
“ ” for approximately two (2) seconds,
2. Lower control panel into mounted then display “ ”. This indicates that the
bracket. Insert flat tip screws (included) scale is ready for use.
through round holes in mounting bracket
and drive the screws into existing
threaded holes in lower half of control WEIGHING
panel to secure control panel to bracket. When the display shows “ ” it is ready to
weigh an object. If the object exceeds the
capacity of the scale by more than 5%, the
display will show “oooo”.

Until the overload condition is reached,

objects can be placed on the platform, with
the display showing the total weight of all
objects on the platform.

TARE OPERATION
To tare (zero out) a load on the platform (i.e.:
the weight of a container), press the button
marked “TARE/HOLD” one time. When this
is done, the display will show the value “ ”.
This could be followed by the addition of
another load, if so desired. The display will
YOUR SCALE IS NOW READY FOR USE. show the sum of all additional loads above
and beyond the tared load.

TARE CAPABILITY
Display and Function A load of up to the capacity of the scale can
be tared (zeroed out).

When a load is tared, an additional load up to

the full capacity of the scale can be weighed.

Example: The Model DR400C has a

capacity of 400 lbs if a load of 20 lbs on that
scale is tared (zeroed out), an additional load
or loads of up to 380 lbs can be weighed.

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Error and Status Messages
Low Battery
If battery is discharged, the display will show
the”bAtt“ message. The operator should
replace the batteries or use the adapter.

Over Load
If the total load exceeds the maximum
capacity of scale, the display will show the
“oooo“ message. The weight must be
removed from the platform and not allowed
to remain on the platform.

Minus weight
If the weight value is less than –99.9 lbs, the
display will show the following: “----“. To
adjust the minus weight, press the
“Tare/Hold” button.

EPROM Failure
If the ”ErrE“ message appears, the operator
should contact their scale service
representative.

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