Attaching The Scale - Honeywell GENESIS DM Clinicians Manual

Attaching the scale

Make sure that you use the appropriate equipment for each monitor. Pay special attention to the scale
cords, keeping in mind that there are two different cords depending on your configuration.
Before leaving for a patient site, read the labels on the scale cord(s) to verify that you have the correct
cords for the monitors you intend to install.
Feature
Size
Shape
Surface texture
Feet
Scale cord
The ideal location for the scale is on an uncarpeted, hard surface. If the floor is carpeted, make sure the
bottom of the scale clears the carpet so that when the patient steps on the scale, pressure is placed on
the four feet that contain the load cells. You can adjust the height of the scale by screwing the feet in or
out.
To attach the Honeywell HomMed scale
1. Attach the scale cable to the scale first. Locate the scale's DB-9 port at the top of the scale and
insert the DB-9 connector on the scale cable into the port. Tighten the screws until secure.
2. Plug the round MiniDIN connector into the SCALE communication port on the monitor.
3. Once the scale is level and connected to the monitor, carefully place it in position for the patient.
To attach the Fairbanks scale
1. Attach the scale cable to the scale first. Insert the cable's tabbed plug into the scale's Output port
located on the back of the scale. You should hear it click into place.
2. Plug the round MiniDIN connector into the SCALE communication port on the monitor.
3. Once the scale is level and connected to the monitor, carefully place it in position for the patient.
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GENESIS DM CLINICIAN GUIDE
Installing the Genesis DM Monitor
Fairbanks
Approximately 13.5" by 13.5"
Square
Linear textured pattern
Screw in/out; removable
4-pin MiniDIN connector to monitor and tabbed
jack to scale
HomMed
Approximately 15.75" by 14"
Curved
Round textured pattern
Screw in/out: not removable
4-pin MiniDIN to monitor and DB9 serial
connector to scale
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