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Contents Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars RL-650-10-1 Technical Manual...
Follow all instructions for installation and usage, included in this manual. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or injury from incorrect operation or manipulation by the user. Manuals can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com Figure 1-1.
Use disposable paper towels or bed pads for each scale. Operation at other voltages than specified could damage the equipment. Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional adapters. Utilizing an adapter not supplied by us voids all warranties. Do not modify this scale without authorization of the manufacturer.
RL-650 Display Figure 1-2. RL-650 Display Item Description Function Zero Zeros display; enables tare of weight for weighing accessories. Battery Icon Indicates scale is running on battery power Indicates USB port is available Lock Indicates scale weight is locked and will remain on display Unit length Displays baby’s length;...
Operation 1.5.1 Before Using the Scale Use the following steps for initial setup. 1. Press to turn on scale. After self test, displays. ----- 2. Place weight (maximum 33 lb/15 kg) on the scale. flashes on the displays until weight calculation is ----- complete.
1.5.4 Manual Tare Use the following steps to manually tare the scale. 1. Press to turn the scale on. After self test, displays. 2. Place the item to tare (blanket, accessories) on the scale. 3. Press until scale zeros and displays.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty. Powering the Scale The scale operates on batteries (included) or an AC adapter, available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. The scale will automatically switch to battery operation when an AC power source is not available.
2.2.3 AC Power Supply – Optional An optional 120 VAC or 230 VAC adapter is available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. To operate the unit using the AC adapter, plug the cable into the back of the scale and the AC adapter plug into a power source.
Scale Configuration Use the scale configuration to set up the scales parameters and options, that are essential for the functioning of the scale. Access to the setup switch is located on the underside of the unit. Use a non-conductive object and gently press the internal setup switch.
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Parameter Settings Description GRAV Gravity settings G-CAL gravity at calibration location, read only G-LOC gravity at user location GUPDAT: • if ON, value can be updated; • if OFF, value is read only • after value is changed the first time, it is set to OFF. ??? (settings only displayed when option is on) Time HH.MM...
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Parameter Default Description and Settings 0.050 kg\0.100 lb Auto-Reweigh – restarts weigh algorithm if weight changes by more than set value; max full capacity* 0.005 Sec Semi-Auto-Live – interval between weight displays during algorithm process; max 0.9 sec ROUND 0.005 kg\0.010 lb Scale resolution – Displays the high round if in dual range •...
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Calibration Use the following steps to enter into the calibration mode and calibrate the unit. 1. Press and hold and then press until is displayed. ENTER 2. Using a non-conductive instrument, press the setup switch located under the unit. displays. PROG Figure 4-1.
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.
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A USB driver can be downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at: https://www.ricelake.com/resources/software-firmware 1. Click on Software Figure 5-2. Software/Firmware Page 2. From the dropdown menu, select Health Scales Figure 5-3. Driver List 3. Find the . Click on to open and download the driver to a local computer.
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8. To verify the installation, view the driver by looking at the device manager of the system. Figure 5-5. Device Manager 9. To configure a printer using the USB driver, open the software driver in the device manager Parpar (Figure 5-5).
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting & Testing Refer to the following instructions to check and correct any failure before consulting service personnel. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Scale does not turn on when using just Dead batteries Connect the scale to a power source or batteries change batteries Scale does not turn on...
Specifications Capacity 33 Lb x 0.5 oz (15 x 0.01 Kg) Power Requirements: 12 VDC provided by six AA Lithium-Ion batteries (included) or AC adapter (optional) Optional adapter is UL and C-UL approved Battery Type: AA Lithium-Ion disposable Nominal Voltage: 1.5 V Rated capacity: 2900 mAh...
RL-650 Series 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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Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 www.ricelake.com...