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Summary of Contents for Rice Lake 540-10 Series
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Page 1: Operation Instructions
Digital Chair Scale 540-10 Series Software Revision 11387 Operation Instructions To be the best by every measure 113806... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department © 2010 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Series 540-10, Software revision 11387... - Page 4 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. Digitial Chair Scale Operation Instructions...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Rice Lake Digital Chair Scale is an easy to handle, quality scale designed for safe and convenient weighing of patients who have a difficult time standing on a conventional scale. Advanced motion-sensing technology compensates for any movement during the weighing process, ensuring sound, accurate weighing information. -
Page 6: Scale Assembly
2. Visually inspect the chair scale to ensure the scale is undamaged. Optional Footrest Installation Instructions The Rice Lake Digital Chair Scale comes in two models and both models have an optional fold-up footrest offering easy access and exit. Optional Footrest Figure 2-1. - Page 7 and set those screws aside. Remove all three screws Remove plastic covering Figure 2-2. Remove Screws and Plastic Covering from Chair Scale 2. Take the chair scale footrest and align the screw holes on the footrest with the three holes on the chair scale.
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Page 8: Ac Power Connections
AC Power Connections The Digital Chair 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 2-4. Retaining Screws Connect the AC power source here. -
Page 9: Getting Ready To Weigh A Patient
Getting Ready to Weigh a Patient Once the scale is properly unpacked and set up, and prior to weighing a patient, step on the scale to check the scale that all functions are working correctly. The scale is calibrated from the factory so simply turn on the scale and step on the scale to get a weight reading. -
Page 10: Scale Operation
Scale Operation The display has various front panel keys. They are shown below. Figure 3-1. Front Panel Display Keys Name Function ON-OFF/ZERO 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. -
Page 11: Using The Body Mass Index (Bmi) Function
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. -
Page 12: Using The Tare Function
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 , place the extra load on the scale. -
Page 13: 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. Section 2-4 on page 4 shows where the RS-232 connection is. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting And Testing
Err 6 Unstable weight. Cannot calibrate Check the load cells’ mechanical surroundings and see that nothing touches them and that the cables are properly welded. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Table for the Rice Lake Scale Line Digitial Chair Scale Operation Instructions... -
Page 15: Maintenance
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. 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. -
Page 16: Digital Chair Scale Specifications
Digital Chair Scale Specifications Power 120 VAC-9VDC-50Hz / 230 VAC-9VDC-50Hz Battery Type Sealed lead acid battery Battery Use 75 hours Automatic power-off can be configured from 0 to 20 minutes Data Communications RS-232 with RJ-45 jack Selectable baud rate, default - 9600 8 bits No parity 1 stop bit... -
Page 17: For More Information
US sales and product information at prodinfo@ricelake.com • International (non-US) sales and product information at intlsales@ricelake.com Mailing Address Rice Lake Weighing Systems 230 West Coleman Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA Digitial Chair Scale Operation Instructions - Digital Chair Scale Specifications... -
Page 18: Digital Chair Scale Limited Warranty
Digital Chair 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. - Page 20 PN 113806 11/10...