Thank you for purchasing a Marsden professional scale. This is a precision weighing instrument and considerate use will result in many years of accurate weighing. The scale has a maximum load capacity of 250kg which must not be exceeded. Product Specification...
Before putting the device into use, please read with care the information given in this user manual, which contains important instructions for proper installation, use and maintenance of the device. Marsden/the manufacturer shall not be liable for damages arising from failure to heed the following instructions: •...
This product must be disposed of at a communal collection point. Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with Marsden scales. Transport and storage temperature limit indicating the upper and lower limit (transport and storage temperature on packaging).
Power Supply & Low Battery The indicator uses power from 6x AA batteries, or can be powered from the mains via the adaptor. Make sure the batteries are installed in the battery box of the indicator. Alternatively, plug the adaptor (12V 1A) into the port on the side of the scale.
Operation: Basic Functions Switching on the Scale Press the ON/ZERO/OFF button firmly. When the scale shows 0.0 on the display you are ready to start weighing. Switching off the Scale Hold the ON/ZERO/OFF button for three seconds when the scale is turned on. The scale will power down.
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Setting the Scale to Zero If the display shows a reading other than 0.0 when nothing is on the scale, it can be reset to zero. Press ON/ZERO/OFF once. The scale will return to 0.0. Changing the readings between kg/g and st/lb Press the Unit button.
Operation: Advanced Functions Hold Function Press the HOLD/BMI button once, either whilst the patient is stood on the scale or before they step onto the scale. After a few seconds the scale will lock on the person’s weight. When the patient leaves the scale, the weight will remain on the display.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Function The patient should first stand on the scale. Hold down the HOLD/BMI button to enter BMI mode. The scale will enter height setting mode and the extreme left digit will flash. Enter the height by using the TARE/BSA button to decrease the value and HOLD/BMI button to increase the value.
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Body Surface Area (BSA) After calculating BMI, you can then calculate BSA. After going through the first four steps on the previous page steps to calculate BMI, press TARE/BSA and Body Surface Area will be displayed. Tare Function Place the item/s you wish to deduct from the reading (such as a pair of shoes) on the scale and press TARE/BSA.
Page 11 ROHS Compliance EU Directive 2011/65/EU restrict the use of the 6 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment. The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the directive; and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at higher ...
IEC 61000-3-3 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity. The M-565 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of this scale should ensure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 test...
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NOTE UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity. The M-565 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the scale should assure that is used in such an environment.
Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be les than 3 V/m. Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the M-565. Rated maximum output Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m...
Page 15 Error Messages Low Battery The scale’s AA type batteries are flat; please replace the batteries. Overload This indicates that the scale’s load sensor(s) have been overloaded. Reduce the loading and retry. Counting Error 1. The signal from the load cells is too high or too low.
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Negative weighing The weight reading is below -2kg. Press ZERO to return to 0.0. Page 16 Notes...
Page 18 Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity This product has been manufactured in accordance with the harmonized European standards, following the provisions of the below stated directives: Page 19...
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Tel: 01709 364296 / 0800 169 2775 Fax: 01709 364293 E-mail: sales@marsdengroup.co.uk Manufacturing and Distribution: Unit 7, Centurion Business Park, Coggin Mill Way, Rotherham, S60 1FB Head Office: Unit 1, Genesis Business Park, Sheffield Road, Rotherham S60 1DX www.marsden-weighing.co.uk IN-1254 (IN-8498) [80001H] REV 03/2017...