Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale 140-10 Series Software Revision 11387 Operation Instructions To be the best by every measure 113684
Contents 1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Scale Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.0 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.0 Introduction The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale is efficiently designed in eye, waist - and floor-level configurations. Each scale is designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements and has features that enable a fast and convenient weighing process. The eye and waist level model scales are also designed with a large hook handle and two heavy-duty rear wheels for easy portability. This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at www.
2.0 2.1 Scale Assembly Unpacking Your Scale Place the unopened box in an open area that ample room for unpacking the scale. Parts contained in the shipping box include: • The scale • This manual • AC adaptor (in white box). • Scale feet 2.2 Repacking If the Digital Physican Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the scale back.
AC Power Connections The Digital Physician Scale has a 120 VAC adaptor or 230 VAC adaptor to use when power is readily available. The AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 2-2. Connect the AC power source here. RS-232 Port connection LED indicator light illuminates from red to green when charged. S t o re t h e 2 3 0 VA C adaptor here when not in use S t o r e t h e 1 2 0 VA C adaptor here when not in use Back cover to indicator Figure 2-2.
3.0 Scale Operation The display has various front panel keys. They are shown below. Figure 3-1. Front Panel Display Keys Key Name ON-OFF/ZERO Function ON-OFF - Switches the scale on or off ZERO - Clears weight off the scale and returns it back to zero. BMI/TARE BMI - Enables the user to access the BMI (Body Max Index) function. TARE - Used to subtract a weight off the scale ie: wheelchair REWEIGH Allows you to reweigh a patient without having them leave the scale.
3.2 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function Body mass index (BMI) is the relationship between weight and height associated with body fat and health risk. It is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people and even though BMI does not measure body fat directly, research has shown the BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat. BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems for adults.
3.3 Using the Tare Function You can use the tare function for deducting an extra weight (such as a wheelchair, or medical equipment attached to the patient) in a weighing operation. Use the following steps to use the tare function. 1. With the scale set to 0.0, place the extra load on the scale. The display shows WEIGH and then the weight of the load. 2. Press and hold the TARE key until TARE appears on the display. The display returns to 0.0 and TARE appears on the left side of the display. 3.
4.0 RS-232 Communication The scale comes with an RS-232 port which enables weight data to be transmitted to other equipment, such as a computer or printer. The RS-232 cable with DB-9 connector (PN 100719) is available from Rice Lake Weighing System. Figure 2-2 on page 3 shows where the RS-232 connection is. The RS-232 parameters are 9600 baud (selectable in the programming mode), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no handshaking.
5.0 Troubleshooting and Testing Refer to the following instructions to check and correct any failure before contacting service personnel. Symptom Possible Cause Scale does not turn on Corrective Action Dead battery Connect the scale to a power source. Faulty electrical outlet Use a different electrical outlet. Bad power supply Replace adaptor. External object is interfering with the scale Remove the interfering object from the scale. Display did not show 0.
6.0 Maintenance The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the Rice Lake line of scales. Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should be performed by qualified service personnel. 6.1 Basic Maintenance Before the first use of the scale and after periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If the scale does not operate correctly, contact qualified service personnel. Go through the following steps for basic maintenance.
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For More Information System Manuals • Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale Technical and Operating Instructions, PN 118603 Literature • Medical Scales - Physician Scales 4 Color, PN 106424 Web Site • http://www.ricelake.com/health Contact Information Hours of Operation Knowledgeable customer service representatives are available 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday.
Digital Physician Scale Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years.
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