Dillon Precision D-Terminator User Manual

Dillon’s D-Terminator

Electronic Scale Instructions

May 2007

illon

recision

Products, Inc.

8009 E. Dillon’s Way • Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Technical Support: 800-223-4570

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DILLON D-TERMINATOR

INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your selection of
the Dillon D-Terminator high precision
electronic scale. The D-Terminator is a
highly sensitive Electronic
Computerized Load Cell Scale. With
many features only found in very
expensive laboratory and jeweler’s
scales, the D-Terminator is balanced
and designed for multi-purpose usage.
The maximum capacity is 57 Grams or
900 Grains and the resolution is 0.01
GRAMS or 0.1 GRAINS. Features
include: an anti-static draft shield,
Calibration function, an overload cell
protector, automatic shut-off, an audi­ble beep when any function key is
pressed, and AC or battery operation for
portability and field use. No other scale
on the market today provides as much
value or as many quality features as the
D-Terminator.

A. Battery Installation:

1. Turn the scale onto its side.
Remove the battery compartment
cover on the back of the scale. To do
so, press the tabs to the front and tip it
off. FIG 1.

2. Install the four AA batteries into
the compartment and replace the cover.

FIG 2.

CAUTION: WHEN INSERTING THE
BATTERIES, DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE
TO THE FOUR LOAD CELL PLATE FEET
ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE SCALE. THEY
ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR WEIGHT
EXCEEDING 57 GRAMS.

FIG 3.

B. AC Adapter/Battery
Eliminator:

1. Your scale can also be operated on
120 volt AC by using the furnished AC
adapter. The adapter provides six volts
DC and plugs into the jack at the rear
of the scale. FIG 4.

2. Insert the adapter plug into the
socket on the rear of the scale and then

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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plug the adapter into an outlet. DO
NOT SUBSTITUTE AC ADAPTERS.

Only use the AC adapter provided with
the scale. NOTE: Use of an AC adapter
other than the one pro

vided may dam-

age the scale.

C. About the Scale:

1. Select a FLAT and LEVEL surface

which is not subject to vibration or air

movement

.

2. A transparent, protective plastic
coating has been added over the LCD
display to prevent scratches during
shipment. This should be removed
before operation to provide a clear
view of the display. FIG 5.

3.

T

urn the scale on b

y pressing the

button marked

“ON/OFF” once FIG 6.

The scale is now on. The display will
show “+88.8.8.8.” and then “0.00” with
a small arrow pointing to “g:gram” on
the extreme right side of the display.
This indicates that the scale is ready to
use. The

“CAL/MODE” key will allow
you to toggle between GRAMS and
GRAINS after turning the scale on,
even if there is something being
weighed at the time.

4. When this scale is used in any
location where air movement may be a
factor, the “draft shield” should be used
to cover the weighing platform.

FIG 7.

This prevents inaccurate readings due
to environmental influences.

This specially designed cover incor­porates a grounding feature which
removes any static electricity within the

Fig. 4

Fig. 7

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

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covered area. This prevents inaccurate
readings due to static electricity build
up. (A feature normally found only on
very expensive laboratory scales).

5. This scale features an automatic
shut-off after approximately three min­utes of inactivity (battery power only) at
which time it will shut itself off. This
conserves battery power and protects
the scale from being left on for pro­longed periods of time when not in use.

6.

FIG 8. This scale was calibrated
before shipment from the factory, but
must be recalibrated before use and it
must be recalibrated after every reposi­tioning of the scale. Calibration can be
affected by the following factors:

a. Handling during shipment.
b. Changes in work location.
c. Drastic changes in temperature.

D. Calibration procedure:

1. Make sure the 50 gram calibration

weight is available before proceeding.

FIG 9.

2. If the display is not showing
“0.00” gram press the “ZERO” key
once before proceeding. FIG 10. The
powder pan should not be on the plat­form. Wait for the display to show
“0.00” gram.

3. Press and hold the “C

AL/MODE”

key for four seconds until the display
reads “50.00” and begins blinking on
and off FIG 11. Press the “ON/OFF”
key once and the display will show

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

FFiigg.. 1100

FFiigg.. 1111

FFiigg.. 1122

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“CAL 0” which indicates that zero
point is set FIG 12.

4. GENTLY place the 50 gram cali-
bration weight on the platform and wait
until “CAL F” is displayed. FIG 13. The

scale is now calibrated and ready to
use.

NOTE: IF “CAL E” APPEARS

INSTEAD OF

“CAL F” GO TO STEP 5.

Remove the weight and wait for
“0.00” to appear. FIG 14. If “0.00” does
not appear, press the ZERO key to
return the scale to zero. If you wish to
check the calibration, replace the 50
gram weight on the platform and the
display should read “50.00” grams.

5. If the display shows “CAL E” it

means an error has occurred during the

calibration process. Repeat the process
until “0.00” appears.

E. Operation of the Scale
(weighing powder):

1. Place the empty pan on the scale.

FIG 15.

2. Put the draft shield in place. FIG

16.

3. Turn the scale on by pressing the

“ON/OFF” button.

Fig. 13

Fig. 16

Fig. 15

Fig. 14

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4. Press the “ZERO” button (this will

“zero out” the scale). FIG 17.

Wait until the display reads “0.00”
grams.

Press the

“ZERO” key at any time to
re-zero the scale. This is a good idea if
the scale is moved during a weighing
process.

At this point the scale can be used to
weigh any object that will fit on the
platform (within the weight range of the
scale).

5.

FIG 18. Pour the powder into the
pan. Allow 4 to 5 seconds for the dis­play to settle (because of the scales
extreme sensitivity, the display may
fluctuate slightly, if so, check for vibra­tion or air movement). Read the weight

on the scale.

6. Turn the scale off when you are

finished.

CAUTION:

1. Place objects onto the weighing

platform VERY GENTLY.

2. Do Not weigh any object which
will exceed the capacity of the scale.
This could permanently damage the
load cell sensors. (The scale's capacity

of 900 grains is equal to about 2.0
ounces)

. The powder pan weighs about

190 grains and this must be considered.

3. Turn off the scale when not in use
by pressing the “ON/OFF” key. This
will prevent unnecessary battery drain.
Also unplug both ends of the AC
adapter when the scale is not in use.

4.

Always keep the calibration

weight clean. The effects of accumulat­ed body oils and dirt can cause the cal­ibration operation to be off by 1/10th of
a gram or more.

5.

Always keep the unit away from

heat and direct sunlight.

6. The scale should be kept clean
and away from moisture. Only clean
with a clean dry cloth.

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

1 – Dillon D-Terminator Scale
1 – Weighing Platform
1 – Draft Shield (anti-static cover)
4 – AA batteries
1 – 50 gr

am Calibr

ation W

eight
1 – AC Adapter
1 – Powder Pan

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

1-800-223-4570

The D-Terminator digital scale is
covered by a one-year manufacturer’s
warranty.

Contact Dillon Precision for technical
support at: 1-800-223-4570

or FAX: [phone]

For

REFUNDS return the scale to:
Dillon Precision Products, Inc.
8009 E. Dillon’s Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Please note that it is necessary to first
call our technical support number and
obtain a RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization) number.

For warranty REPAIR or
REPLACEMENT, return the scale to:

Competitive Edge Dynamics USA
P.O. Box 486
Orefield, PA 18069-0486

Additional contact information:
Competitive Edge Dynamics USA
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

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