KERN MCB, MPT Version 1.7 08/2012 Operating instructions chair scales, personal scales Table of Contents Technical Data ....................4 Declaration of conformity ................5 Explanation of the graphic symbols..................5 Basic Information (General)................7 Specific function........................7 Proper use ..........................7 Improper Use..........................
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Menu overview ..................... 28 Operation...................... 29 11.1 Weighing ..........................29 11.2 Taring............................29 11.3 Hold function (Standstill function) ..................30 11.4 Calculation of the Body Mass Index ..................31 11.4.1 Classification of BMI values ....................32 11.5 PRE-TARE function ........................ 33 11.5.1 PRE-TARE function with 5 memories ..................
1 Technical Data KERN MCB 300K100M MPT 300K100M Readability (d) 100 g Weighing range (max) 300 kg Minimum weight (min) 2 kg Verification value (e) 100g Verification class Recommended adjustment weight, 300 kg (Class) (M1) Weighing Units Stabilization time (typical) 2-3 sec.
Identification of the manufacturing date of the medical product. Year and month here as example 2009-10 “Please note the accompanying documents“ or “Observe operating instructions” Identification of manufacturer of medical product including address Kern & Sohn GmbH D–72336 Baligen,Germany www.kern-sohn.com MCB_MPT-BA-e-1217...
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“Electro-medical appliance“ with attachment for type B Device protection category II Dispose of old appliances separately from your household waste !!! Instead, take them to communal collection points. Temperature limit indicating the upper and the lower limit (storage temperature on packaging) (Temperature serving as an example) Display of supply voltage for scales with polarity display (Polarity and values serving as an example)
3 Basic Information (General) Weighing instruments have to be verified for the purposes stated below in accordance with Directive 90/384/EEC. Article 1, paragraph 4. “Determination of mass in the practice of medicine that is, weighing patients for reasons of medical supervision during medical surveillance, examination and treatment.”...
Do not modify the construction of the scales. This may lead to incorrect weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balances. The balances may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 3.4 Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case ...
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
4 Basic Safety Precautions 4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. Versions in other languages are non-binding translations. The only binding version is the original document in German.
6 Overview of displays Display Designation Description Stability display Scales are in a steady state Zeroing display Should the balance not display exactly zero despite empty scale pan, press the button. Your balance will be set to zero after a short standby time. Illuminates in the event of power supply via Power supply connected mains adaptor...
7 Keyboard overview Button Designation Function ON/OFF- Turn on/off switch PRINT button Data transfer via interface PRINT BMI button Calculation of the Body Mass Index HOLD button Hold function/Calculation of a stable weight value HOLD Zero setting Balance will be reset to 0.0 kg. Possible up to max.
8 Transportation & Storage Testing upon acceptance When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage. 8.2 Packaging / return transport Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required return.
9 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning 9.1 Place of installation / place of operation The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.
9.4 Installing the chair scales In delivery state the balance is adjusted in a manner that when placed on an even surface the air bubble of the water balance is in the prescribed circle. To check place scales on an even surface. ...
9.4.1 Levelliing The wheel height has to be adjusted for levelling. Levelling is restricted to specialist staff possessing well acquainted with the workings of weighing scales. Place scales on an even surface. Arrest the brake Turn the wheel (1) clockwise until the air bubble of the water balance is in the prescribed circle Screw counternut (2) upwards till to the stop and it with a suitable tool (e.g.
9.5 Scope of delivery, personal scales Balance Operating instructions Mains adapter Wall bracket 4 rubber feet 9.6 Installing the personal scales Place scales on an even surface Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the prescribed circle.
9.8 Attaching an optional stand Secure circular plate with screws on the aluminium section Secure wall fixing device with screws at the top on the aluminium section Remove the two lateral rubber plugs from the display unit. ...
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Ensure that the batteries are inserted in the correct direction Insert the battery holder with the inserted batteries in the display unit Close the battery cover If the batteries are run down, "LO" appears in the display. To turn off scales, press the button and immediately change the batteries.
9.10 Operation using a rechargeable battery (optional) In devices with an optional rechargeable battery operation: Connection CN 3 for Connection CN 4 for rechargeable battery batteries (AA x 6) MCB_MPT-BA-e-1217...
9.10.1 Battery operation On models where the back of the display unit is not directly accessible, remove the two black rotary knobs from both sides of the display unit in order to open the battery compartment and remove the display unit from the holder. ...
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Insert battery holder with the inserted batteries into the display unit Ensure that the cables are not squeezed Close the battery cover If the batteries are run down, "LO" appears in the display. To turn off, press the button and immediately change the batteries.
9.10.2 Rechargeable battery operation (optional) When an optional rechargeable battery is used, proceed as follows: On models where the back of the display unit is not directly accessible, remove the two black rotary knobs from both sides of the display unit in order to open the battery compartment and remove the display unit from the holder.
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Carefully insert the rechargeable battery block and insert plug into connection CN 3 Ensure that the cables are not squeezed Close the battery cover If the rechargeable battery is exhausted, „LO“ is displayed. The rechargeable battery is loaded via the provided plug-in power supply unit (loading time 23 h for a complete loading).
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter which also serves to isolate the scales from the mains. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only approved genuine KERN power supply units may be used in compliance with Directive EN 60601-1. 9.12 Initial Commissioning...
10 Menu overview Start balance by pressing for 3 sec., “SETUP“ will be displayed. Press TARE HOLD Select parameter by using ) and ), as described. TARE Confirm the selected parameter by pressing 0.0 kg AOFF Auto off: 120 sec / 180 sec / 240 sec / 300 sec / OFF bUrr Audio signal: ON/OFF...
11 Operation 11.1 Weighing Start balance by pressing The balance carry out a segment test, then the program version is displayed. The scales are ready for operation as soon as the weight display for “0.0kg“ has appeared. The button can be used to set the balance to zero at any time.
The balance is able to only store one taring value. When the balance is unloaded the saved taring value is displayed with negative sign. TARE To delete the stored tare value, release scales and press 11.3 Hold function (Standstill function) The balance has an integrated standstill function (mean value calculation).
11.4 Calculation of the Body Mass Index Start balance by pressing Wait for the rest position display Have person sit or stand in the centre of the seating surface or weighing platform. Wait for the rest position display ...
11.4.1 Classification of BMI values Weight classification for adults over 18 years of age using the BMI in accordance with WHO, 2000 EK IV and WHO 2004. Categorie BMI ( kg/m Risk of diseases associated with overweight Underweight < 18,5 18.5 –...
11.5 PRE-TARE function If the tare weight is known (rubber mat, clothing…..) . you may inter the value manually. Start balance by pressing Wait for the rest position display PRE- TARE Press briefly. A flashing display appears. A small arrow will be shown on the display under “PRE-TARE” and under “NET”...
11.5.1 PRE-TARE function with 5 memories This gives the option of storing 5 different tare values that can be retrieved when required. Saving PPE-TARE values Weighing platform is unloaded and indicates “0.0 kg“. Place the weight to be saved on the weighing platform and wait until the weight display is steady.
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Retrieving PPE- TARE values from the memory Weighing platform is unloaded and indicates “0.0 kg“. PRE- TARE button until “ni“ appears and starts Press and hold the flashing on the display. Briefly press the numeric key ( 1..5 ) under which number the Pre-Tare value was saved.
Printout from PRE- PRE- TARE TARE memory Press and hold until “ni“ (M) appears on the display. To issue the values saved to the 5 memories, briefly press PRINT button. Example: 0.0 kg 7.0 kg 10.0 kg 30.0 kg 50.0 kg 11.6 Print function This action requires the RS232 interface cable available as an accessory which has...
11.6.1 Interface parameters for RS232 The interface parameters of the scales have to be set at the connected appliance. It is not possible to change the parameters inside the scales. BAUD RATE 9600 bps PARITY CHECK none DATA LENGTH 8 Bit STOP BIT 1 Bit HANDSHAKE...
Remove dirt immediately. 12.3 Service, maintenance The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN. Disconnect the scales before opening. 12.4 Disposal Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
13 Error messages Display Description Battery low Please replace the batteries or connect scales to the power supply, using an adaptor. Underload Weight on weighing platform is too low. Please increase weight. If the error message remains inform manufacturer. Overload Weight on weighing platform is too heavy.
14 Instant help In case of a fault in the program sequence, the balance should be shortly switched off. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning. Failure: Possible cause: The balance is not switched on. The displayed weight does not glow.
15 Verification Verified scales bear a verification mark or one or more seals affixed by the Bureau of Standards or the manufacturer on or inside the housing which will self-destroy on removal. This makes it impossible to verify scales without damaging the seals. 15.1 Adjustment Observe stable environmental conditions.
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HOLD Press repeatedly until “CAL 0“ appears. TARE Press the display will show a numeric value. ENTER Then press “CAL 0“ appears. HOLD Press “CAL 5“ appears. TARE Press Enter the required size of the adjustment weight (See Section 1, "Technical Data"): ...
15.2 Adjustment controls and seals After a verification the balance is sealed at the indicated positions. Verification of the balance is invalid without the "seal". Position of the official seals: 1. Rear 2. Battery compartment MCB_MPT-BA-e-1217...
Position of the adjustment switch: Position of the adjustment State switch 1. to the left Not documented Adjustment position – adjustment possible 2. concentric 3. to the right Verification position - Adjustment locked 15.3 Checking the balance verification settings For the adjustment function, the balance must be switched over to service mode. To achieve the effect, turn the adjustment switch to adjustment position.
15.4 Navigation in the menu With the balance switched on, keep the button depressed for approx. 3 sec until "SETUP" is displayed followed by "9rAd". TARE Press the button as often as necessary until the required function is displayed.
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HOLD TARE Selection available via button * default setting MCB_MPT-BA-e-1217...
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Description: Weighing unit: kg partition steps, weighing range (max.) and readout (d) Multi-range balance/ single-range balance selection Single-range balance Multi-range balance Filter: fast/ normal/ slow Auto Zero Tracking: 0.25d / 0.5d / 1d / 3d / OFF Stabilisation range: 0.25d / 0.5d / 1d / 3d / OFF Zero range: 2% / 100% Overload range: 9d / 2% Adjustment...
15.5 Verification validity period (current status in G) Personal scales in hospitals 4 years Personal scales if not used in hospitals unlimited Baby weighing scales and mechanical birth weight 4 years scales Bed scales 2 years ...
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