DS8 Digital Weighing Indicator for Digital Load Cells

• 7-digit high-brightness alphanumeric LED display
• Integrated ticket printing function
• Full-function numeric and operating keypad
• Digital load-cell RS485 interface
• Individual load-cell diagnostic functions
• External scoreboard, computer and PLC connectivity
• Adjustable desktop mounting stand

• 1–16 Digital Load Cells: Supports multiple compatible digital load cells using the Yaohua communication protocol.
• Individual Sensor Diagnostics: Operators can view data and operating status for individual load cells to simplify system commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Automatic Corner Adjustment: Supports automatic, semi-automatic and manual corner-error correction for multi-load-cell weighing platforms.
• Digital Address Management: Load-cell communication addresses can be modified directly through the weighing system.
• Anti-Tamper Protection: Multiple anti-cheating functions, electronic sealing and encrypted electronic stamp functions improve weighing-system security.
• Integrated Printing: Supports weighing-ticket printing and can also work with compatible external wide-format or thermal printers.
• Large Record Storage: Stores vehicle, tare, commodity and weighing records for routine weighing management.
• Flexible Communication: Dual full-duplex UART channels support communication with computers, PLCs and other weighing-system equipment.
• Long-Distance Digital Transmission: Digital load-cell communication supports transmission distances up to approximately 1000 m under suitable installation conditions.
• Expandable Interfaces: Optional Ethernet, 4–20 mA, switching I/O and other communication modules are available according to system requirements.

• Electronic truck scales
• Digital floor and platform scales
• Static rail weighing systems
• Large livestock platform scales using compatible digital load cells
• Feed and agricultural material weighing stations
• Farm receiving and dispatch weighing systems
• Industrial weighing installations
• Static weighing systems requiring multi-load-cell diagnostics and data management

• Use only compatible digital load cells that support the required communication protocol.
• Confirm load-cell addresses and communication status before calibration.
• Use shielded communication cable and follow the specified RS485 wiring arrangement.
• Keep sensor communication cables separated from motors, frequency converters and high-power electrical wiring.
• Perform corner adjustment and system calibration after installation or sensor replacement.
• Use the individual sensor diagnostic function to identify communication or load-cell faults.
• Protect the indicator from direct washing, excessive moisture, corrosive gases and mechanical impact.
• Check printer paper and printing mechanism regularly where ticket printing is used.
• Back up important parameters and weighing records before major configuration changes or servicing.
• Installation, calibration and electrical servicing should be carried out by qualified weighing-system personnel.

Q: What type of load cells does the DS8 use?
A: The DS8 is designed for compatible digital load cells and is not intended for direct connection to conventional analog load cells.

Q: How many digital load cells can be connected?
A: The indicator supports between 1 and 16 compatible digital load cells.

Q: Can individual load-cell status be checked?
A: Yes. Individual sensor data can be viewed, which is useful for commissioning, corner adjustment and fault diagnosis.

Q: Does the DS8 support ticket printing?
A: Yes. The system supports weighing-ticket printing and can also connect to selected compatible external printers.

Q: Can it connect to a computer or PLC?
A: Yes. The indicator provides two independent full-duplex UART channels and standard serial communication interfaces for compatible computers, PLCs and other devices.

Q: Can an external large display be connected?
A: Yes. A 20 mA current-loop scoreboard interface supports serial transmission over distances up to approximately 2000 m under suitable installation conditions.

Q: Are Ethernet and analog output available?
A: Yes. Ethernet, 4–20 mA output, switching I/O and other expansion modules can be selected according to system requirements.

Q: Is the DS8 a dedicated live-animal anti-motion indicator?
A: No. The DS8 is primarily intended for static digital weighing systems. For livestock applications requiring specialized live-animal motion filtering, the complete indicator and software configuration should be confirmed before ordering.