Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
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Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. Contents...
The infant’s weight can be displayed in pounds and ounces or kilograms and grams. The weight is displayed until reweighing is performed or until the scale zeros out. This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties...
Do not use around flammable liquids. 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.
Assembly Unpacking the Scale Place the unopened carton in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale. neonatal scale comes with four parts: RL-650 Series • Weighing tray • Base assembly • USB and RS-232 cable. •...
The optional AC power adapter plugs into the back of the scale as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Outlet and AC Power Connection Site on Back of Scale Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters. Utilizing an adapter not supplied by Rice Important Lake voids all warranties.
Scale Setup Figure 4-1. RL-650 Display The following table identifies and explains the function of the front panel keys of the scale. RL-650 Series Item Description Function On/Off This key turns the scale on and off. Reweigh This key allows repeated reweighing of an infant.
Indicates that this is the gross weight of the infant which includes blankets or other items. Hold Indicates that the weight shown on the display will not change or clear off to zero again even after removing the infant from the scale. Table 4-2. Annunciator Functions RL-650 Series Operation Manual...
Use the following steps to set up the neonatal scale upon initial power up. RL-650 Series 1. To operate the unit using the AC adapter, plug the AC adapter cable into the back of the scale (as shown in Figure 3-4), and the AC adapter plug into a power source.
3. The default tare value is displayed (default is programmed to be 33.0 lb/15.0 kg) while the zero is flashing. 4. Use the keys to adjust the value. Up/Down left arrow 5. Press the key to start the tare function and the annunciator will be shown instead of the Enter Gross annunciator. RL-650 Series Operation Manual...
Basic information on USB driver installation using Windows is described in the ® following steps and serves only as an example. The USB driver can be downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at http://www.ricelake.com RS-232 Communication...
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6. To verify the installation, the driver can be viewed in the device manager of the system. Figure 5-3. Device Manager File Location 7. To print a ticket using the USB driver, open the software driver (shown above) and the port assigned to that driver is shown. RL-650 Series Operation Manual...
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8. Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected and unit is on. 9. Another terminal type program (such as Hyperterminal) needs to be opened and connected through the USB driver to the indicator to be able to see the information being sent to the PC. A port needs to be established so select the port that is assigned to Parpar and print the ticket.
The display shows Err. The Recall key was pressed with Place more than 2 lb, 30 oz on the scale. insufficient weight on the scale. Table 6-1. Troubleshooting . RL-650 Series Operation Manual...
Maintenance The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the neonatal scale. RL-650 Series Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should only 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.
Operating temperature: 50 to +95ºF (10 to +35ºC) Tray Dimensions: 23.5" (L) x 11" (W) (60 x 28 cm) Weight: 25 lb (11.3 kg) Approvals: • IEC 60601-1-2:2007 • ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1:2005 & A1:2012 • CAN/CSA C22.2 60601-1:14 RL-650 Series Operation Manual...
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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 www.ricelake.mx www.ricelake.eu www.ricelake.co.in m.ricelake.com...