Cardinal HSDC series Operation Manual

Cardinal

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.

®

DIGITAL HANGING SCALE

BATTERY OPERATED

HSDC SERIES

Operation Manual

8551-M256-O1 Rev J
06/05

PO BOX 151, WEBB CITY, MO 64870

PH 417-673-4631 • FAX [phone]

Web site-http://www.cardinalscale.com

Printed in USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .................................................... 1

Specifications ................................................. 1

Battery Installation ......................................... 2

Scale Operation ............................................. 3

Tare Weight Entry ........................................... 4

Display Codes ................................................ 5

Calibration ...................................................... 6

Setup Review ................................................ 10

Sealing .......................................................... 10

Do’s And Don’ts............................................. 10

In Case Of Difficulty ...................................... 11

Office, Washington, DC 20402; Stock No. 004­000-00345-4.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting a Cardinal Series
HSDC digital hanging scale. This precision
weighing instrument is designed to provide
years of trouble-free operation while
maintaining a high degree of weighing
accuracy. This manual contains information on
the proper care and use of this instrument.

Serial Number_________________________
Date Of Purchase______________________
Purchased From_______________________
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Retain This Information For Future Use

WARNING! This equipment generates and uses

radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

1. Reorient the receiving antenna.

2. Relocate the instrument with respect to the
receiver.

3. Move the instrument away from the
receiver.

4. Plug the instrument into a different outlet
so that the instrument and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: “How to
Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing.

Before using the instrument, read
this manual and pay special
attention to all “Warning”
Symbols.

NOTICE

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of
editorial or pictorial content, in any manner,
without written, expressed permission 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 book, the Seller
assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from the 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 depends to a great
extent upon 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity ......................... see table

Graduation size ..............see table

Tare/Rezero capacity ..... 4% or 100% of scale

capacity
Operating temperature ...-10˚ to +40˚C,
14˚ to 104˚F

Storage temperature ...... -10˚ to +60˚C,

14˚ to 140˚F

Display type....................4 digit, 1" high LCD

Battery requirements ...... 6 each “C” size

alkaline

Weight ............................5 lb

Ultimate safe overload .... 200%

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SPECIFICATIONS, Cont.

Model Capacity Graduation

HSDC-200 200 lb 200 x 0.1 lb
HSDC-100 100 lb 99.95 x 0.05 lb
HSDC-40 40 lb 40 x 0.02 lb
HSDC-20 20 lb 20 x 0.01 lb
HSDC-500 500 lb 500 x 0.2 lb

OFF

G

T

GROSS

N

TARE

ON

NET

ZERO

0

HSDC-100KG 100 kg 99.95 x 0.05 kg
HSDC-40KG 40 kg 40 x 0.02 kg
HSDC-20KG 20 kg 20 x 0.01 kg

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Before weighing operations can begin it will be necessary to install the batteries in the HSDC
hanging scale. This same procedure should also be followed when battery replacement becomes
necessary. Make certain that only “C” size alkaline batteries are used as replacements.

NOTE! Exposure of batteries to high temperatures (above 140

° F) will decrease

their capacity resulting in shorter operation time.

Step 1

Using a screwdriver, remove the two retaining screws from the back of the instrument. Remove the
battery compartment cover.

Battery Compartment
Cover

Step 2

Remove the old batteries, if present. Insert six new “C” cells making certain that each cell is
correctly positioned. Refer to the next diagram for proper battery placement.

Remove these screws

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BATTERY INSTALLATION, Cont.

Battery Compartment Cover

Step 3

Replace the battery compartment cover and retaining screws.

NOTE! If the HSDC scale fails to operate after battery replacement check to
make certain that each of the six cells has been installed correctly. One cell
installed backward will prevent the scale from operating.

SCALE OPERATION

Battery Pack

Battery

Before weighing operations can begin it will be necessary to install batteries in the scale. Refer to
the battery installation section of this manual for additional information.

Hang the scale from a support that is strong enough to support the weight of the scale PLUS the
weight of the material that is to be weighed.

Hang the load receiving element on the hook on the bottom of the scale and press the ON/ZERO
key. Look at the weight display. If the display does not indicate zero weight, press the ON/ZERO
key again to reset the display to zero.

Place the material to be weighed in the receiving element and read the weight in the scale display.
Refer to the figure below for the identification of scale components:

Weight Display
Window

Net Annunciator

Low Battery

OFF Key

Indicator

GROSS, TARE
and NET Keys

OFF

G

T

GROSS

N

TARE

ON

NET

ZERO

0

Zero Indicator

ON/ZERO Key

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