Detecto PS-11 Owner's Manual

1 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 port ...

1 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 du ...

3 DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the scale display is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active.  The  annunciator is turned on when the weight display is stable. lb The lb annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in pounds. oz The oz annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is ...

4 KEY FUNCTIONS ON/OFF 1. Press and release the ON/OFF key to turn ON the scale. 2. Press and release the ON/OFF key to turn the scale OFF. 3. Press the ON/OFF key to confirm setting in Gravity Compensation mode. MODE/OK 1. Press and hold the MODE/OK key to enter the Check Weighing Mode. The scale will beep twice. 2. Press and hold the MODE/OK key to exit the Check Weighing Mode and return to the Normal Weighing Mode. The scale ...

5 OPERATION The membrane keyboard is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, pens, fingernails, etc.). Damage to keyboard resulting from this practice will NOT be covered under warranty. Turn the Scale On Press the ON/OFF key to turn the scale on. The scale will display 88888 then change to the selected weighing units. Change the Weighing Unit Press the UNIT key to alternate between the selected weighing units. NOTE: ...

6 CHECK WEIGHING The PS-11 allows you to set up the target accept settings for check weighing. The keyboard is used to enter in your Over and Under check weight limits. Set the Under and Over Limit Weights 1. Press the ON/OFF key to the turn scale on. 2. The scale will display 88888 then change to the Normal Weighing Mode. 3. Press and hold the MODE key until the scale beeps twice to enter the Check Weighing Mode. 4. With the s ...

7 CHECK WEIGHING OPERATION Weight Less Than Under Limit Setting If the displayed weight is less than the Under Limit setting, the Under annunciator triangle will turn on, with NO backlight. Note that the scale will beep slowly when the weight is within 90% of the Under Limit weight setting. Weight Is Within Acceptable Limits When the weight is within the acceptable target limits (the weight is between the Under Limit and the Ov ...

8 CONFIGURATION Your scale has been pre-configured at the factory and should not require configuration for use in most applications. In the event that the factory settings do not meet the requirements of your application, the following describes the steps to configure the scale. To Begin Configuration 1. Press and hold the TARE key and the ON/OFF key for approximately 3 seconds. 2. When the display shows Set, release the keys t ...

9 CONFIGURATION, CONT. To select “g” (gram) weighing units: 1. With the display showing Unit, press the TARE key and then UNIT key 3 times. The display will change to show the “g” annunciator turned on. 2. Press the TARE key to display the “g” (gram) status. 3. Press the UNIT key to toggle between: Enabled (display will change to On) Disabled (display will change to OFF). 4. Press the TARE key and then the UNIT key ...

10 CONFIGURATION, CONT. GRAVITY COMPENSATION 1. With the display showing BUrr, press the press UNIT key. 2. The display will change to show GRAU. 3. Press the TARE key to show the Gravity compensation mode status. 4. Press the UNIT key to toggle between: Enabled (display will change to On) Disabled (display will change to OFF). 5. Press the TARE key and then the UNIT key. 6. The display will change to show End. 7. Press the TAR ...

11 DISPLAY MESSAGES DISPLAY MEANING LobAt Low battery indication ErrE E2prom Error ErrL Zero count under 128 ----- Over capacity (upper dashes) ----- Under capacity (lower dashes) ErrH Zero count over 25,000 SpnH Calibration span too high ooooo Power-on zero count over calibration zero (+10%) ooooo Power-on zero count under calibration zero (-10%) CARE AND MAINTENANCE The heart of the PS-11 Digital Portion Scale is a precision ...

12 8528-M310-O1 Rev C 12/18 IN-0866 4006C Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. 203 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA Ph: 417-673-4631 or 1-800-641-2008 Fax: 417-673-2153 Technical Support: 1-866-254-8261 E-mail: [email protected] ...