Why is my Doran 8000XL reading bouncing?
- SSonya MontesAug 8, 2025
If your Doran scale's readings are unstable or fluctuating, it might be due to air currents or vibrations. To stabilize the reading, try increasing the Digital Averaging setting.
Why is my Doran 8000XL reading bouncing?
If your Doran scale's readings are unstable or fluctuating, it might be due to air currents or vibrations. To stabilize the reading, try increasing the Digital Averaging setting.
What to do if Doran 8000XL will not come to zero?
If your Doran scale doesn't return to zero when the ZERO button is pressed, ensure the scale is stable (the "MOT" annunciator is off). If excessive motion is a problem, activate the latching POd Avg C32 print feature or lengthen the filter time. If the scale is stable, but it still doesn't work, it may be a problem with the touch-panel or main board.
How to check if Doran 8000XL Scales weight readings are correct?
If your Doran scale's weight readings seem incorrect, verify its accuracy using a test weight. If necessary, recalibrate the scale.
Why does my Doran 8000XL drift off of zero?
If your Doran scale drifts off zero, it may be caused by air currents or vibration. To compensate, try setting the AZT aperture to a wider setting.
What to do if Doran 8000XL overloads early?
If your Doran scale overloads early, it's possible that 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 the stops, take the platter off the scale, invert it and place it back on the spider. With 1/2 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.
Instructions and precautions for safely unpacking the Doran scale.
Description of the Model 7000 front panel controls and display features.
Description of the Model 7000XL front panel controls and display features.
Description of the Model 8000XL front panel controls and display features.
Instructions on how to power on the scale models.
Step-by-step guide for performing basic weighing operations on the scale.
Instructions on how to manually turn off the 8000XL model.
Explanation of the battery indicator and its meaning for the 8000XL.
Guidance on connecting the scale to a power source and electrical considerations.
How to use the ZERO button for calibration and zeroing the scale.
How to use the UNITS button to change display units.
How to use the PRINT button to send data to external devices.
Details on the 8000XL's battery, charging, and operation.
Describes how to connect load cells and power to the scale's PC board.
Details on connecting remote switches and serial communication options.
Instructions for properly re-assembling the scale's rear cover.
Methods to access the calibration and parameter setup modes.
How to select and set the scale's capacity.
Step-by-step guide for calibrating the scale's zero and span.
Steps to complete the span calibration and confirm it.
Section for resolving calibration problems using A/D ranging.
Details on how to enter and exit the scale's parameter setup mode.
How to step through and change parameters in the setup menu.
Method to quickly review setup parameters without entering the full mode.
Explains how Legal for Trade mode affects available menus and options.
Information on parameter and calibration audit counters.
Overview of the Calibration Setup Menu structure and options.
Details on selecting and configuring the scale's capacity.
Explains Zero and Span calibration modes and options.
Configuration options for digital filtering and averaging modes.
Setup for automatic zero tracking range and options.
Setting motion aperture to determine scale motion sensitivity.
Configuring the scale's zeroing behavior on startup.
How to enable or disable zero latching requests.
How to enable or disable print latching requests.
Configuration for data output modes for printers.
Defining the format of data sent via serial communication.
Setting the baud rate for serial data transmission.
Configuration of serial data handshaking methods.
Selection of active unit conversions.
Configuring the default units displayed on startup.
Configuring the functions of the scale's push buttons.
Setting up functions for a remote push button.
Activating and configuring Legal for Trade mode.
Setting the scale's precision mode.
Setting the auto-off timer for the 8000XL model.
Instructions for resetting all scale parameters to factory default settings.
Viewing raw analog-to-digital converter data.
How to exit the calibration and parameter menus and save changes.
Overview of serial data communication principles for the scale.
Explains the four different print control modes for sending data.
Details on different serial data output formats available for the scale.
Technical specifications for the Doran scale models.
Pinout and wire color codes for TB1 load cell connections.
Pinout and wire color codes for P2 option connections.
Pinout and wire color codes for J1 power connections.
Pinout and wire color codes for P3 keyboard connections.
Pinout description for the optional RS232 DB9 output connector.
Explains the purpose and application of the 4-20mA analog output option.
Instructions on how to set up and calibrate the 4-20mA analog output.
How the 4-20mA output option affects scale operation.
Common scale problems and their solutions or checks.
Steps to restore scale parameters to factory default settings.
Procedure to reset the scale after a power issue.
Explains scale messages and provides troubleshooting for error codes.
A list of available replacement parts for the scale models.
Details of the limited warranty provided for Doran scales.