Midmark 110-3110-00 Operation Manual

DIGITAL VETERINARY SCALE

Operation Manual

MidMark Corporation

60 Vista Drive

Versailles, Ohio 45380

Phone: 1.800.MIDMARK

midmark.com

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing our Digital Veterinary
Scale. This manual will guide you through setup
and operation of your scale. Please read it
thoroughly before attempting to operate this scale
and keep it handy for future reference.

DISCLAIMER

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.

COPYRIGHT

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.

Midmark Product No. 110-3110-00

Serial Number_______________________
Date of Purchase ____________________
Purchased From_____________________

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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

Introduction ………………………………….. 1

Specifications ………….………….………… 1

Installation………………………………….… 2

Indicator Functions …..……..…..…………. 3

Key Functions …………...………………….. 4

Operation ……………………………………. 5

Configuration ………………..………………. 6

Display Message …….…..………..……….. 8

Care and Maintenance….…..…………..….. 8

SPECIFICATIONS

Indicator: LCD, 6 Digit, Backlit

Indicator
Dimensions:

Platform
Dimensions:

Indicator
Mount:

Zero: Established on power up routine

Power: 120 VAC 60Hz to 15 VDC 300

Tare: 100% of scale capacity

Temperature: 40 to 105°F (5°to 35°C)

Capacity and
Division:

Keys:

Features: Low battery indicator, Power

Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:

6.69" L x 1.57" D x 3.15” H
(170 mm x 40 mm x 80 mm)

44" L x 22" W x 2”H
(1118 mm x 559 mm x 51 mm)

Wall or Post Mount
Post Height 36” (914.5 mm)

and maintained by auto-zero
circuitry.

mA wall plug-in UL Listed Power
Adapter (included) or
4 AA (1.5 VDC) Alkaline Cells
(not included)

330 lb x 0.2 lb
150 kg x 0.1 kg

ON/OFF, UNIT, HOLD, TARE

saving selectable timing auto
shut-off

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL

WARNING

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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 during transit. Remove all items from the shipping carton to ensure all items are
received and inspect for any signs of damage.

Carton Contents:

ScaleBase
StainlessSteelPlatform
RubberMat
ScaleFeet
RubberSpacers
Indicator
IndicatorCable
MountingPole
IndicatorBracket
Hardware
ACAdapter

Manual



POWER

AC Adapter

To apply power to the scale using the supplied 15VDC, 300 mA power supply, insert the plug from
the power supply cable into the power jack on the left side of the indicator, then plug power supply
into proper electrical outlet.

Battery

To power scale using batteries, install 4 AA Alkaline cells in the battery compartment in back of
indicator.



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INSTALLATION, CONT.

SET-UP

Floor with Post Mounted Indicator

Indicator Pole Mount

With scale base upside down,

install scale foot at each corner of scale base.

Set post to align holes on mounting plate

to holes on scale base.

Attach post to scale base using four screws as shown.

Route indicator cable up through post.

Turn scale upside right and place on floor.

Route indicator cable through indicator bracket

and attach bracket to post using three screws.

Plug Indicator cable into bottom of indicator and

set indicator on bracket.

Attaching Foot to Scale Base
Bottom View

Attaching Post to Scale Base
Bottom View

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INSTALLATION, CONT.

Floor with Wall Mounted Indicator

Place scale on upside down and

install feet at corners of scale base

Turn scale upside right and place on floor

Locate position on wall for indicator mounting bracket

Mark and Drill Holes

Mount Indicator Bracket to wall

Route indicator cable through hole in bottom of indicator bracket

Plug Indicator cable into bottom of indicator and set indicator on bracket

Attaching Foot to Scale Base
Bottom View

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KEY FUNCTIONS

ON/OFF

1. Press and release the ON/OFF key to turn scale On or Off.

INDICATOR FUNCTIONS

UNIT

Press the UNIT key to change the weighing units to the alternate units of measurement.

TARE

1. Press the TARE key to zero the weight display or to tare the weight of a container (e.g. box
or crate).

2. Press and hold the TARE key to enter the Configuration mode.

HOLD

1. Press to turn the Hold function On or Off

2. Press to toggle between the settings for each configuration parameter, and then
advance to the next menu.

DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc).
Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty.

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INDICATOR FUNCTIONS, CONT.

DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS

The display 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.

O

This is turned on when the weight display is stable.

This is turned on when a negative (minus) weight is displayed.

This is turned on when the scale weight has been zeroed.

HOLD

This is turned on after pressing the HOLD key.

NET

This turned on after pressing TARE key to tare weight of item on scale.

kg

This is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in kilograms.

lb

This is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in pounds.

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OPERATION

DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc.).
Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty.

Turn the Scale On

Press the ON / OFF key to turn the scale on.
The scale display will show all segments then change to the selected weighing units.

Select the Weighing Unit

Press the UNIT key to alternate between the selected weighing units. NOTE: Multiple
weighing units must be enabled during configuration for this function to be operational.

Weigh

Place the item to be weighed on the scale platform. Wait a moment for the scale display to
stabilize, then read the weight.

Zero / Tare

To zero the weight display or to tare weight of item (e.g. box or crate) on the scale, press the
TARE key. If nothing is on the scale when pressed the scale will zero. If an item is on the scale
when pressed, scale enters tare mode and NET annunciator is turned on.

Hold Weight Display

To hold the weight display, press the HOLD key. The indicator will display H_ on and flash
HOLD annunciator. Place animal on scale. When weight stabilizes, the indicator will display
and hold the weight and the HOLD annunciator will be steady. Press HOLD or TARE to exit
Hold mode.

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CONFIGURATION

The Scale has been calibrated and 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 the ON / OFF key to turn on the scale.

2. Press and hold TARE key until the display changes to Set release the TARE key. The
display will change to Unit.

WEIGHING UNITS

Default: pounds and kilograms

To select desired weighing units:

1. With the indicator displaying Unit, press TARE key. The display will change to “kg”.

2. Press TARE to display status.

3. Press HOLD to toggle between: ON or OFF

4. Press the TARE key. The display will again show the weighing unit (“kg”).

5. Press HOLD to advance display to lb.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for lb setting.

7. Press HOLD to return display to Unit

8. Press HOLD to advance to

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF

Default: 120 seconds

1. The display will change to show AOFF.

2. Press the TARE key to begin selection of the automatic shut-off time (in seconds). The
display will change to show 120S for 120 seconds.

3. Press the HOLD key to toggle through the selections, 120, 180, 240, 300, or OFF.

4. When the desired time is displayed, press the TARE key. The display will return to
show AOFF.

5. Press HOLD to advance to

BEEPER

Default: Beeper Off

1. The display will change to show bUrr

2. Press TARE to display status

3. Press the HOLD key to toggle between: ON or OFF

4. When desire state is displayed press TARE

5. The display will return to bUrr

6. Press HOLD to advance to

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CONFIGURATION, CONT.

BACKLIGHT

Default: Auto

1. The display will change to show bkAL

2. Press TARE to display status

3. Press the HOLD key to toggle between: ON, OFF or AUTO

(ON: backlight always on, OFF: backlight always OFF, AUTO: backlight on only during weighing)

4. When desire state is displayed press TARE

5. The display will return to

6. Press HOLD to advance to

bAL

k

Print Output Setting

Default: Off

1. The display will change to show PSEt

2. Press TARE to display status

3. Press the HOLD key to toggle between: AUTO or OFF

(Auto sends weight output automatically once weight is stable. OFF no output)

4. When desired state is displayed press TARE

5. The display will return to PSEt

6. Press HOLD to advance to

End

Press HOLD to return to beginning of configuration OR press TARE to exit configuration and
return to normal scale operation.

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DISPLAY MESSAGES

DISPLAY MEANING

Lo

Err

Errd

ErrC

Low battery indication, please
replace the batteries

Overloaded. Reduce the
loading and retry.

AD failure indication, the scale
will be turn off 3 seconds later

Calibration mode enter failure

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The heart of the Digital Veterinary Scale is 4 precision load cells located in the four corners of the
scale base. It will provide accurate operation indefinitely if protected against overload of scale
capacity, dropping items on scale, or other extreme shock.

 DO NOT submerge scale or display in water, pour or spray water directly on them.

 DO NOT use acetone, thinner or other volatile solvents for cleaning.

 DO NOT expose scale or display to direct sunlight or temperature extremes.

 DO NOT place scale in front of heating/cooling vents.

 DO clean scale and display with a damp soft cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent.

 DO remove power before cleaning with a damp cloth.

 DO provide clean AC power and adequate protection against lightning damage.

 DO keep surroundings clear to provide clean and adequate air circulation.

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