Summary of DS-220
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Ds-220 versatile digital scale user’s guide.
Page 2: Introduction
Ds-220 user’s guide 1 introduction thank you for your purchase of the accutools™ ds-220 versatile digital scale. The ds220 is the most accurate and precise digital scale available today with features that cannot be found anywhere else. With the ds-220, you can measure weight or liquid volume in both...
Page 3: Parts Diagram
Ds-220 user’s guide 2 parts diagram lcd display easel (extended) keypad weighing platform coiled cord mounting hooks speaker grill easel (retracted) optical port for cm-500 battery cover storage dock control box rear view.
Page 4: Lcd Display
Ds-220 user’s guide 3 lcd display item function a measurement mode indicators b specific gravity indication (only in liquid measurement mode) c alternate numeric display (for specific gravity or tank capacity) d tank capacity percent indication e units indicators f main numeric display g key “beep” ...
Page 5: Keypad
Ds-220 user’s guide 4 keypad press for power-on, press/hold for power off, press/release for backlight. Press to cycle through weighing modes. Press to cycle through displayed units. Press to select low, medium, or high display resolution. Press to tare (“zero-out”) current reading on display. . Use...
Page 6: Quick Start
Ds-220 user’s guide 5 quick start to operate the ds-220 as a basic weigh scale, perform the following steps: setup 1. Unpack the scale as described in the “unpacking the ds-220” section below. 2. Install the batteries into the control box as described in the “battery installation” section below. 3. ...
Page 7: Unpacking The Ds-220
Ds-220 user’s guide 6 basic operation 1. If using a container to hold the objects or liquids being measured or counted, place it empty on the center of the platform. 2. Press to “zero-out” the scale. The display will read zero. 3. Place the material to measure in the container or on the center of th...
Page 8: Resolution
Ds-220 user’s guide 7 battery installation & replacement 1. Remove the battery cover from the rear of the control box by compressing tab at the base of the battery cover. 2. If necessary, remove old set of batteries. 3. Insert 4 ‘aaa’ alkaline batteries. Replace battery cover by aligning tabs and sn...
Page 9: Over Range Indication
Ds-220 user’s guide 8 over range indication if the weight applied to the weighing platform exceeds the maximum capacity of the ds-220 (100 kg), a single “1” will be shown on the left side of the display. To prevent damage to the ds-220, immediately remove the weight from the platform. Measuring weig...
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Ds-220 user’s guide 9 determining specific gravity it is possible to determine the specific gravity of a liquid if you already know its volume. Using a graduated container appropriate for the liquid in question, perform the following steps: 1. Ensure the ds-220 is in volume specific gravity mode (re...
Page 11: Counting
Ds-220 user’s guide 10 counting the ds-220 can count items of equal weight. In order to count accurately, the scale must be “trained” to recognize the weight of the items being counted. To train the ds-220 for counting, perform the following steps: 1. Set up the ds-220 in counting mode as described ...
Page 12: Hold Mode
Ds-220 user’s guide 11 hold mode a special feature of the ds-220 allows the emptying or replacing bins or containers used for weighing or counting without affecting the weight shown on the display. This hold mode may be used as follows: 1. In any weigh mode, allow load to settle until display is ste...
Page 13: Tank Capacity Mode
Ds-220 user’s guide 12 6. When the applied (or removed) weight exceeds the programmed amount, the alarm will sound and the done indicator will flash on the display to indicate the program is complete. 7. Press any key to stop the alarm. 8. To cancel the run mode at any time, press the key. Note: the...
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Ds-220 user’s guide 13 5. Apply a full container (or a load representing the weight of a full container) on the platform. Wait 5 seconds for the load to stabilize, then press . This completes the training process, and the set tank indicator will turn off. 6. From this point forward, the alternate nu...
Page 15: Battery Level Indicator
Ds-220 user’s guide 14 battery level indicator the battery level indicator shows the relative strength of the batteries. Full power is indicated by four bars. As the batteries are depleted, the number of bars displayed decreases, until no bars are left. At this point, it is necessary to replace the ...
Page 16: Sound
Ds-220 user’s guide 15 restoring factory calibration if you make a mistake recalibrating the ds-220, you can always restore the factory calibration (and factory defaults) of the scale. To restore the factory settings perform the following steps: 1. Turn the power to the ds-220 off. 2. Remove any obj...
Page 17: Applications
Ds-220 user’s guide 16 applications this section deals with specific applications for which the ds-220 may be used. Hvac service because of its high stability and accuracy, the ds-220 is ideal for automotive, commercial, and residential a/c refrigerant charging and recovery. Its high resolution also...
Page 18: Appendix
Ds-220 user’s guide 17 appendix specific gravity of common materials fluid specific gravity fluid specific gravity fluid specific gravity acetic acid acetone 1.052 ether 0.716 oil, coconut 0.927 alcohol, ethyl 0.787 ethylamine 0.683 oil, cotton seed 0.929 alcohol, methyl 0.789 ethylene glycol 1.100 ...
Page 19: Warranty and Repair
Ds-220 user’s guide 18 warranty and repair 1 year limited warranty core enterprises, inc. Warrants that this accutools™ product conforms to core enterprises, inc. Published specifications and will be free from defects in material and workmanship. The duration is for a period of one year from the dat...
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