How to check if my Doran Scales 4300 weight readings are correct?
- VVirginia GriffinAug 20, 2025
If the weight readings on your Doran Scales Scales seem incorrect, verify the scale's accuracy using a test weight. If necessary, recalibrate the scale.
How to check if my Doran Scales 4300 weight readings are correct?
If the weight readings on your Doran Scales Scales seem incorrect, verify the scale's accuracy using a test weight. If necessary, recalibrate the scale.
What to do if my Doran Scales Scales shows "ovr-Ld" Scale overload?
If your Doran Scales Scales displays an "ovr-Ld" error, it indicates an overload. Verify that the platform stops are correctly set and that there are no foreign objects restraining the load cell movement. Remove all weight from the scale and recalibrate it.
Why won't my Doran Scales 4300 Scales go to zero when I press the ZERO button?
If your Doran Scales Scales won't zero when you press the ZERO button, ensure the scale is stable (the "MOT" enunciator is off). Also, verify that the ZERO button functions while in the setup mode. It may also be necessary to activate the latching zero feature (ZOd) or lengthen the filter time (Av A32). There may be a problem with the touch-panel or main board.
Why is the reading on my Doran Scales Scales bouncing?
If the reading on your Doran Scales Scales is bouncing or "flighty", it could be due to air currents and/or vibration around the scale. If this is the case, increase the Digital Averaging setting to stabilize the reading.
Why does my Doran Scales 4300 keep drifting off of zero?
If your Doran Scales Scales drifts off zero, it may be due to air currents and/or vibration around the scale. If that's the cause, you might need to set the AZT aperture to a wider setting to compensate.
Why is my Doran Scales 4300 Scales overloading early?
If your Doran Scales Scales overloads early, it's possible the scale is being shock-loaded, causing the load cell to shift. Ensure all four corner overload stops are properly set, if present. To check, remove the platter, invert it, and place it back on the spider. With half of the scale's capacity in test weights concentrated over a corner of the platform, there should be approximately 1/32" of clearance between the stop and the bottom of the spider. Check all four corners, then recalibrate the scale.
What does "grs-oL" Gross overload mean on my Doran Scales Scales?
If your Doran Scales Scales displays a "grs-oL" error, remove all weight from the scale. If the problem persists, inspect the load cell connections to the scale electronics. Recalibration will not resolve this issue, as it indicates a hardware error. The load cell may be damaged. Check all overload stops, ensure no foreign objects are inside the platform, and inspect the load cell cables for cuts or damage.
Why won't my Doran Scales 4300 weight reading repeat or return to zero?
If the weight reading on your Doran Scales Scales doesn't repeat or the scale doesn't return to zero after removing weight, make sure nothing is caught in the platform under or around the load cell or spider that could interfere with its movement.
Why won't my Doran Scales 4300 Scales indicate full capacity or overload?
If your Doran Scales Scales won't indicate full capacity or go into overload, ensure nothing is caught in the scale under or around the load cell or spider that could interfere with their movement. If clear, check the overload stops.
What does "SPAn Er" Span Error mean on my Doran Scales Scales?
If your Doran Scales Scales shows "SPAn Er" Span Error, check the capacity of the load cell. If the scale is set to a low percentage of the load cell capacity, there may not be enough signal from the load cell to calibrate the meter. Set the meter's capacity to match the load cell capacity and recalibrate. Also, set the meter resolution to the designated weighing resolution.
Details on the function and operation of the five pressure-sensitive switches on the scale's front panel.
Explanation of the ZERO button's function for zeroing the scale and its zero band limitations.
Describes how to use the UNITS button to change measurement units and its configuration parameters.
Step-by-step guide for performing basic checkweighing using OVER, UNDER, and ACCEPT lights.
Procedure for entering checkweighing limits digitally using the scale's buttons.
Method for entering checkweighing limits via button presses, an optional configuration.
Step-by-step guide for performing zero calibration of the scale.
Details on performing span calibration using full, half, quarter, or 1/10th load.
Procedure for verifying load cell output and span using raw counts.
Instructions for accessing and exiting the scale's configuration setup menu.
Instructions for accessing and exiting the scale's calibration setup menu.
Procedure for performing the zero calibration of the scale.
Procedure for performing span calibration at various capacity levels.
Procedure for manually dialing in a specific weight value for calibration.
Determining when serial data will be sent from the scale.
Defining the appearance and content of the serial data sent by the scale.
Activating specific checkweighing modes, including Legal for Trade.
Activating Legal for Trade mode and selecting compliance standards.
Common problems and their corresponding solutions for the Model 4300 scale.
Procedure to restore scale setup parameters to factory defaults, requiring recalibration.
| Brand | Doran Scales |
|---|---|
| Model | 4300 |
| Category | Scales |
| Language | English |