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USER MANUAL MS6000 Bed Scale Please keep the instruction manual at hand all the time for future reference.
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Explanation of Graphic Symbols on Label/Packaging Caution, consult Authorized accompanying documents representative in the before use European Community Manufacturer of medical Indicates that device device conforms to International Organization of Legal Metrology (Class III) requirements Manufacturing year of Indicates that device medical device conforms to 2014/31/EU Non...
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This user manual is protected by international copyright law. All content is licensed, and usage is subject to written authorization from Charder Electronic Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Charder) Charder is not liable for any damage caused by a failure to adhere to requirements stated in this manual.
CONTENTS I. Safety Notes ................5 A. General Information ............. 5 B. EMC Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration ......8 II. Installation ................12 A. Setting up weight bridges ........... 12 B. Inserting Batteries ............. 14 D. Using Adapter ..............17 III. Indicator ................18 A.
I. Safety Notes A. General Information Thank you for choosing this Charder Medical device. It is designed to be easy and straightforward to operate, but if you encounter any problems not addressed in this manual, please contact your local Charder service partner.
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If results are inaccurate, please contact local distributor. Warranty/Liability If Charder is responsible for a fault or defect present upon receipt of the unit, Charder shall either repair the fault, or supply a replacement unit.
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Charder service partner, using original Charder accessories and spare parts. Charder is not liable for any damages arising from improper maintenance or usage. Dismantlement of the device will void the warranty. Disposal This product is not to be treated as regular household waste, but ...
B. EMC Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions The MS6000 Bed Scale is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The MS6000 Bed Scale is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Compliance...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The MS6000 Bed Scale is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the device should assure that is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 test Compliance...
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Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m. Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the MS6000 Bed Scale The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
II. Installation A. Setting up weight bridges 1. Place weight bridges under bed next to bed castors. 2. Device should be placed on non-slippery, flat, hard, level surface. Make sure bubble level indicator is centered to ensure result accuracy. Bubble indicator: Level Not level 3.
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Note: connect both weight bridges to one another using weight bridge connecting wire. Connect indicator to weight bridge 2 (blue port). 4. Turn on device. 5. After device is turned on, push bed onto weight bridges. Two people may be needed to complete procedure.
Note: take care not to catch connecting cable under platform or bed. B. Inserting Batteries 1. Open battery housing cover 2. Accessing batteries Take out the battery housing 3. Use either rechargeable battery pack, or AA batteries...
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4. Ensure batteries are installed into the housing correctly Rechargeable Battery Housing AA-size Battery Housing 5. Install the battery housing into the compartment, and make sure the right side of housing pin is facing towards inside of the connecting position...
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6. Slide back the cover to close the battery housing compartment. Turn on power to confirm that battery is correctly installed. Using Rechargeable Battery (optional) The rechargeable battery should be recharged at least once every 3 months, regardless of if the device has been used. Battery can be charged by plugging device's exclusive adapter into AC Connector Port.
D. Using Adapter 1. Connect adapter to indicator before connecting to mains power supply 2. Disconnect adapter from mains power supply before unplugging adapter pin from indicator. AC Connector Port...
III. Indicator A. Indicator and Key Functions Key Function 1. ON/OFF: Power on or power off. 2. ZERO: Reset display to 0.0 kg display (can be used if within ±2% of full capacity). Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter device settings. 3.
B. Display layout Definitions Stable symbol: Indicates that weight is stable. Zero symbol: Weight is at zero Minor weight: Weight under zero. Low battery: Battery needs to be charged or replaced.
IV. Using Device A. Performing measurement Install weight bridges under the bed and connect all wires. Switch on the device using [ON/OFF] key. The device will automatically perform self-calibration, displaying software version. Once "0.00 kg" appears on indicator, device is ready for measurement. Note: If "0.00 kg"...
Deduct weight of bed at point of measurement: 1. Push bed (without subject) onto weight bridges. 2. Press [PRE-TARE] key after stable symbol appears on indicator. Display will indicate "0.00 kg". 3. Guide subject to lie down upon bed. Conduct measurement. 4.
C. BMI After weight has been measured, BMI can be calculated. 1. Without removing bed from weight bridges, press and hold the [HOLD/BMI] key for 3 seconds to enter BMI mode. Display will show last recorded height. Left-most digit will flash. 2.
A. Pre-Tare The Pre-Tare function is used to subtract the known weight of a substance prior to weighing. The MS6000 can store 10 sets of pre-tare values. Pre-tare values can be stored using two different methods: "Load Weight", or "Input Manually".
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2. Input Manually DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Press and hold [PRE-TARE] key for 3 seconds. Left-most digit will begin blinking. If no further action is taken within 6 seconds, indicator will return to normal mode While digit is blinking: Enter pre-tare weight using 0~9 keys.
Press numeral key 0 ~ 9 to assign this number with the current pre-tare weight. Press [ENTER] key to store pre-tare weight; the indicator will make a beep sound. NOTE: Pre-tare weight must be under max capacity, otherwise screen will show 0.00 after [ENTER] key is pressed, and the operator will have to re-input pre-tare settings.
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Guide subject to lie upon bed. Display now shows net weight of subject. (*) Press and hold key; the subject's weight will lock, and the middle display will display "0.0". Arrow will point to "+ weight". Use numeral keys 0~9 to set the increase in weight limit and press ENTER key.
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again, and the blinking arrow will stop blinking. To turn off the alarm, press the key until the arrow disappears. *NOTE - If the Weight Tracking Function is activated, the original subject's weight will be saved in memory. This function can be activated only after the bed has been pushed onto the weight bridges, and the subject is lying down on the bed.
VI. Device Setup A. Setting Time & Date Press and hold key for 3 seconds to enter Time Setting mode. Example: Inputting 2008, Dec 25, 8:00am Year Setting Enter year using numeral keys 0-9. Press key once completed to proceed to month & day setting. Month &...
normal weighing mode. B. Device Setup When the device is switched on, press and hold the [ZERO] key for about 3 seconds, until the display shows the "SETUP”, followed by "A.OFF” (first option in setting menu). In device setup: [PRE-TARE] to toggle next menu option [ZERO] to toggle previous menu option [HOLD/BMI] to confirm selection Auto Power-Off: Instruct device to shut off automatically after a certain...
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Bluetooth (optional): If device has Bluetooth module installed, Bluetooth function can be turned on or off. Press [HOLD/BMI] to toggle between on/off, and [PRE-TARE] to confirm selection. Wi-Fi (optional): If device has Wi-Fi module installed, Wi-Fi function can be turned on or off. Press [HOLD/BMI] to toggle between on/off, and [PRE-TARE] to confirm selection.
USB 2.0 or above. Operators should select a USB cable length that is most suitable to the operating environment. 1. Charder Smart Data Manager can be used to connect the device to a PC. The software program can be downloaded from the Charder website: [LINK URL] https://www.chardermedical.com/download.htm...
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Conducting Measurement 1. Input subject's first name, last name, patient ID, date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY), gender, and height (for BMI calculation) into software if needed. Press [Clear] to clear all input. NOTE: information can also be input after weight measurement. 2.
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Saving & Printing Results 1. Press [Save as] to save measurement results as .csv file on PC. Default file name is same as user ID. (ex: 20190201.csv) To track changes and multiple measurements for the same subject, we recommend not changing the default file name. 2.
3. Press the printer icon to print out result using a printer connected to the PC. VIII. Wireless Connection If the device has the wireless or bluetooth module installed, the indicator can transmit measurement results wirelessly. Please see Charder wireless or bluetooth software instructions for details.
Warranty Program & Return Policy. 1. If Charder is responsible for a fault or defect present upon receipt of the unit, Charder shall either repair the fault, or supply a replacement unit.
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Ensure printer is supplied with power. Ensure PC software is set up properly as indicated in this manual Distributor support required If the following errors occur, we recommend contacting your local Charder distributor for repair or replacement services: 1. Device will not power on Faulty on/off key ...
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Error Messages Error Message Reason Action Low battery warning Replace batteries, or Voltage of battery is too plug in AC adapter low to operate device Overload Reduce weight on Total load exceeds measurement device's maximum platform and try again capacity Counting Error (too Error normally caused high)
X. Product Specifications A. Device Information Model MS6000 Display DP3710 Weight Capacity 300kg x 0.1kg, 300-600kg x 0.2kg Measurement Accuracy ± 0.15/0.3kg OIML Class III LCD Screen 1.0-inch LCD screen (5 1/2 digits) Dimensions Overall 1256(W) x 230(D) x 61(H) mm...
Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Directive Please see separate document showing on sticker of device for above CE marking. Authorized EU Representative: Manufactured by: Charder Electronic Co., Ltd. No.103, Guozhong Rd., Dali Dist., Taichung City, 412 Taiwan (R.O.C.) CD-IN-00014 REV XXX 06/2020...
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