DR series

Hanging Scales
Service Manual
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CONTENTS

1. Precautions………………………………………………………………3
2. Installation ………………………………………………………………4
Power battery charging ………………………………………………..4
3. Name and functions ……………………………………………………5
Overall View …………………………………………………………….6
Key board ……………………………………………………………….6
Display……………………………………………………………………6
Remote control ………………………………………………………… 6
4. Operation…………………………………………………………………7
Initial Start up…………………………………………………………… 7
Power on/ off……………………………………………………………..7
Zero…………………………………………………………………….....7
Tare……………………………………………………………………….7
Hold……………………………………………………………………….7
Overload ………………………………………………………………...7
Auto off …………………………………………………………………. 7
Display Back light………………………………………………………..7
5. Parameter………………………………………………………………...8
Enter the Parameter setting mode……………………………………..8
Parameter Settings………………………………………………………8
Calibration………………………………………………………………...9
6. Error Codes………………………………………………………………10
7. Trouble shooting…………………………………………………………11
8. Maintenance …………………………………………………………….13
Cleaning …………………………………………………………………13
Checking and replacing components………………………………….13
Check Load cell………………………………………………………….13
Check voltages………………………………………………………… 14
9. Drawing ………………………………………………………………… 15
10. Parts List………………………………………………………………….16
11. Circuit Diagram………………………………………………………… .17
Charging Circuit Diagram……………………………………………… 18
Remote Circuit Diagram…………………………………………………18
12. Dimensions……………………………………………………………… 19
13. Specifications…………………………………………………………… 19
Load Cell Specifications…………………………………………………19

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1. PRECAUTIONS
 Don’t install the crane scale in direct sunlight.
 Avoid sudden temperature changes, vibration, wind and water.
 Avoid sudden and jerky acceleration of the load.
 Avoid heavy RF noise.
 Load the balance only in vertical traction direction.
 Make sure that there never are persons or objects under the load which
could be injured or damaged.
 The balance is not suitable for weighing for persons.

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2. INSTALLATION
When you receive the scale, inspect it to make sure that it is not damaged and
that all parts are included:
 Remove the scale from the protective cover. Store the packaging and to
use if you need to transport the scale later.
 Crane balance is only suitable for hanging from a mechanical hook.
 The location must be such that the instrument is not subject to excessive
vibrations, heat or humidity.
 Avoid direct sunlight on the front of the instrument.
 The unit has to be installed at the right height to allow an easy reading of
the display and convenient keyboard operation.

 The instrument is powered from external power adaptor 9VDC/800mA or

internal battery 6V/1.2 AH.

 Battery charging is performed while the external power is connected.

POWER- BATTERY CHARGING:

 To charge the battery insert the adaptor pin to jack. Adaptor simply plug into
the mains power. The scale no needs to be turned on.
 The battery should be charged for 12 hours for full capacity.
 Right side of the display there is an LED to indicate the status of battery
charging. When the scale is plugged into the mains power the internal
battery will be recharged. If the LED is green, the battery has a full charge.
If it is red, the battery is nearly discharged and if yellow, the battery is
being charged.
 Do not use any other type of power adaptor than the one supplied with the
DR scale.
 Verify that the AC power socket outlet is properly protected.

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3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Overall View

Key board

 ON/OFF : Used to turn the scale on/off.

 ZERO : Used to reset to zero.
 TARE : Used to recording tare values and change the value from
gross value to net value. When in the settings mode, used to
Increase the value.
 HOLD : Used to reading lock. When in the settings mode used to
change decimal point.
 UNIT : Used to change weighing units. When in the settings mode
used to escape setting.

DISPLAY

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BATT : Battery indicator. When display shows the indication battery

should be recharge.
ZERO : Zero indicator. When the display shows the indication, the scale
is in Zero point
TARE : Tare indicator. When the display shows the indication the tare
value has being applied.
HOLD : Hold / Lock indication . When the display shows the indication
the reading data has been stored. Press the hold key again to
return weighing mode.
Kg : Showing weighing in Kilogram mode.
Lb : Showing weighing in pound mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

Key 1. TARE
Key 2. ZERO
Key 3. UNIT
Key 4. HOLD

Remote keys all are same like Scale keys

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4. OPERATION
Initial Start –Up

Warm-up time of 15 minutes stabilizes the measured values after switching on.

1. Power ON/OFF:
Switch on the balance by pressing on/ off key.
The display is switched on and the test is started and if want to switched
off, press again the key.

2. Zero
Environmental conditions can lead to the balance exactly zero in spite of
the hook not taking any strain. However, you can set the display of your
balance to zero any time by pressing zero key and therefore ensure that
the weighing starts at zero.

3. Tare
The weight of any container can be tared by pressing tare button so that
with subsequent weighing the net weight of the object being weighed is
always displayed.
 Load weight on the hook
 Press tare key. Zero is displayed, and tare is subtracted.
 Remove weight on the hook. Tared weight is displayed. It can set only one
tare value. It can display with a minus value.
 Press tare key. Zero is displayed, tare weight is cleared.

4. Hold
If want to weigh liquid or variable item. When reading is not stable, by
pressing hold key can lock reading.

5. Overload
Avoid to adding item more than scale capacity. When display will show
–ol- , remove the item from the hook to avoid damage.

6. Auto Off
The scale can set Automatic power off. The function makes power down
when a scale is not operated by user to save battery power. It can set
different time options. For settings see the parameter F7 off.

7. Display-Back light
The scale has the option of back light. It can help to see white
background and more bright. For settings see the parameter F6 bk

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5. PARAMETER
Enter the parameter setting mode.

Turn on the scale and press Tare key during self checking, display will show
“F0 CAP”
Use Tare key to shift parameter items, use Zero key to sure and use Hold key to
escape current setting item.

PARAMETER SETTINGS

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

F0 CAP Setting Capacity

30k 30kg
60k 60kg 60kg
150k 150kg
300k 300kg
600k 600kg

F1 unit Setting Weigh mode

ut lb
ut tj

F2 rES Set increase value (Except 30kg)

Inc 2 Inc 2
Inc 5

F3 A2n Set zero tracking range (Except 30kg)

0.5d
1d 1d
2d
4d

F4 FLt Set filter range (Except 30kg)

Flt 1: Fast
Flt 2: Flt 2
Flt 3:
Flt 4:
Flt 5: Slow

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F5 inP Internal Counts

F6 bk Back light setting

bk AU : backlight automatically
bk of : backlight off
bk on : backlight on

F7 oFF oF 0 : Automatic power off disable

oF 3 : Automatic power will off 3 minutes later
oF 5 : Automatic power will off 5 minutes later
oF 10 : Automatic power will off 10 minutes later
oF 20 : Automatic power will off 20 minutes later

F8 Grv Set gravity

F9 CAL Calibration
Uloadset weightloadPass

CALIBRATION
Turn on the scale. Press Tare key during the self checking time. Display will
show “F0 CAP”. Use tare key to change the parameter mode until “F9 CAL”.

Press Zero key to select the calibration mode

Display will show UnLd

Keep empty the hook

Press Zero „0‟00.00

Set the calibration weight (calibration weight

should be at least 30% of the total capacity) 100.00

Press Zero LoAd

Load calibration weight (which we set) on the hook

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Press Zero, when the hold indication will shows PASS

When the calibration is acceptable, then the display will return to normal
weighing.
If calibration failed, make sure you have accurate calibration weights available.
Calibration weight should be at least 30% of the total capacity.
Increase the calibration weight and try again to do calibration.

6. ERROR CODES

Error Display Possible cause Action

-ol- Over Range Remove weight from the Scale.

Check with mass Weight and do
calibration

Err 4 Zero setting error Out of the auto zero setting range
(4% of capacity). Check the hook
empty and do calibration

Err 5 Key board error Key board short, Check the key
cables, connecter and keys.

Err 6 A/D out of range If overloaded, remove the weight

Make sure the hook is proper. Check
load cell and PCB.

Err 9 Unstable reading Wait for reading stable. Check the

material is touching some where or
Not. Check any air variation, vibration
and RF noise.

Err 17 Tare out of range Remove the weights and re start scale
Again

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bA lo Battery low Charge the battery.

7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
No display:

 Mains power is turned off or power supply not plugged proper.

 Power supply faulty.
 Internal Battery is not charged.
 Check On/OFF switch is turned on and faulty or not.
 Check the PCB power connecters and cable.

Display is Blank after the self test / Err stuck:

 Unstable weight.
 Release the hook and check the hook is lying correctly.
 Try again to turning on.
 Check the load cell is not touching any where.
 Load cell is damaged. Check the load cell connections and all.

OL or( -------) appear the display:

 Maximum capacity exceeded.

 Power supply faulty. Check all power cables and connecters.
 Calibrate again with correct calibration weights.
 Load cell damaged. Check load cell connections.

(------) or Lo:

 Weight is below permissible limit.

 Check loop and hook seated proper and installed correctly.
 Calibrate again with correct calibration weights.
 Power Supply faulty. Check all power cables and connecters.
 Load cell damaged. Check load cell connections and connecters.
 Try to turn on again.

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Unstable display:

 Check loop is seated proper

 Check any vibrations, noises, sudden temperature changes.
 Check power supply.
 Check battery and connect to charging.
 Check the hook and load weight is proper.
 Check the load cell connections and connecters.

Incorrect value:

 Calibration error.
 Calibrate again with exact calibration mass weights.
 Check the weight sample is hanging proper and avoids touching the cover or
surface.
 Check power supply and battery.
 Check load cell connections and connectors.

Can not use scale full capacity:

 Before weighing make sure zero indication is showing and scale is empty.
 Check the weighing mode.
 Check the load cell is fitted proper and touching housing or hitting somewhere.
 Calibrate again with exact calibration mass weights.
 Load cell damaged. Check load cell connections and connectors.
 Main Board problem.

Battery not charging:

 Mains voltage problem. Check the power supply voltage and adaptor voltage.
 Charging circuit failure.
 Battery failure. Check the battery connections.

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8. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning

Disconnect the power before cleaning.

Use a cloth with mild suds and light cleaning agents. Make sure that fluid not
able to get into the device. Use a clean and soft cloth for rub off.

This devise does not require any routine maintenance. It may be necessary to
perform periodic checks of the calibration of the scale due to mechanical reasons.
The frequency of the checks depends on the conditions to use.

Checking and replacing components

1. Remove the two screws from the back housing.

2. Remove the four screws near from the hook.
3. Release slightly loop bolt.
4. Open the housing.

 Make sure load cell is proper tightened with the hook and loop.
 Check the connectors are connected proper.
 Check the battery and leads.
 Check the keys for any physical damage.
 Check the PCB
 Check the load cell
 If any component damaged replace it.

After completion checking or replacing components

5. Close the housing.
6. Tight the loop bolt.
7. Fix the four screws near from the hook.
8. Fix the two screws from the back housing.

Check Load cell

 Remove the back housing from the scale.

 Remove power connecter from the main board.
 Make sure load cell cable connections are proper and no insulation
material is touching the terminal contacts.

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Load Cell Connection

Function Color
+ Excitation Red
- Excitation Black
Shield Shield
+ Signal Green
- Signal White

 Check load cell bridge resistance.

Points Resistance

Red (+E) to Black (-E) 400 ohms +/- 20 ohms

Green (+S) to White (-S) 352 ohms +/- 3 ohms

 If proper excitation voltage is reaching the load cell, check the output
signal.
 If load cell has an unusual signal, replace that load cell.

Check Voltages

 Using a multimeter, check the mains voltage.

 Check the adaptor is outputting a voltage 9 VDC.
 Check PCB input voltage 9VDC.
 Check battery voltage of at least 6 VDC.

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9. DRAWING

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10. PARTS LIST

No Parts Qty Material Spec

1 Front display overlay 1 PMMA 1.5mm

2 Front Cover 1 PC+ABS
3 Capacity Label 1
4 Key Panel 1
5 Front PCBA 1
6 DR loop 1
7 Load cell 1
8 Insulative washer 10 EDPM 8x3.1x1.5
9 Self Thread Screw 10 S18C 3x8
10 Rear display PCBA 1
11 Switch cap 5 PE
12 Key board PCBA 1
13 Hook Set 1
14 Self Thread Screw 2 S18C 3x10
15 Washer 2 SPCC 6.8x3.4x0.8
16 Battery Bar 1 SPCC
17 Battery 1 Lead Acid 6V/1.2AH
18 AC adaptor jack 1
19 Back Cover 1 ABS + PC
20 Rear Display overlay 1
21 Self thread screw 2 S18C 4x12
22 Name plate 1

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11. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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CHARGING CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

REMOTE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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12. DIMENSIONS
Product size

13. SPECIFICATIONS
Model Capacity Resolution Division Housing Weight
DR-30 30kg 3000d 20gm 1.8kg
DR-60 60kg ABS Plastic
DR-150 150kg 6000d 20gm/50gm 2kg
DR- 300 300kg
DR-600 600kg

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MODEL DR
Max. Tare Weight Full Tare
Display 25mm LCD display with white color LED backlight
Power AC adaptor(9V/800mA),
Re chargeable battery (6V/1.2Ah
Key board 5 keys
Operation Temperature 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Calibration External
ADC update <1/10 second

Load Cell Specifications

Model No DEE
Rated Capacity 500kg
Rated Out put 2.0+/-0.003mV/V
Excitation Voltage 15V DC Maximum
Protection Class IP65
Accuracy Class C2-C5
Cable Length 5m, Dia: 5mm
Input Resistance 400ohms +/- 20ohms
Out put Resistance 352ohms +/- 3ohms
Temperature Range -10°C ~ + 40°C
Safe overload 120%
Ultimate over load 150%
Material Stainless Steel
TCO +/- 0.02%F.S/10°C
TC SPAN +/- 0.02%F.S/10°C
Zero Balance +/-1%F.S

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TSCALE is an international supplier with more than 30 years experience in the

production and sales of electronic weighing equipments.

Products are supplied and serviced from our company locations in the CHINA,
TAIWAN and distributed through the world wide dealer network, also we make
OEM/ODM products for world wide customers.

TSCALE products are predominantly designed for the laboratory, medical,

business and industrial markets.

The product range can be summarized as follows:

 Counting scales for general industrial and warehouse applications.

 Digital weighing/check-weighing scales.
 High performance platform scales with extensive software facilities including
parts counting, percent weighing etc.
 Digital electronic scales for medical use.
 Retail price computing scales.
 Floor scales.
 Truck scale.
 Crane scales.
 Weighing indicator for platform scales, floor scales and truck scales.
 Hand push and pull gauge.
 Customize auto weighing systems.

TSCALE and their distributors offer a full range of technical services such as on
site and workshop repair, preventative maintenance and calibration facilities.
TSCALE operates an approved quality management system and is certified to
ISO9001:2000.

Visit our Website at: www.taiwanscale.com

W & P Scales Mfg. (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Taiwan Scale Mfg. Co., Ltd.
282, Sec.3, Hoping W. Rd.
Taipei,
Taiwan
TEL:886-2-23068203
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Zhoushi, Kunshan
Jiangsu
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