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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale. It has been manufactured with quality and reliability and has been tested before leaving our factory to ensure accuracy and dependability for years to come. This manual is provided to guide you through the installation and operation of your scale.
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ATTENTION: RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIES EST REMPLACE'E PAR UN TYPE INCORRECT. REJETEZ LES BATTERIES UTILISE'ES SELON LES INSTRUCTIONS. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Do Not Drop Handle with Care +176°F (+80°C) -4°F (-20°C) Keep Dry Temperature Range 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
StableSENSE® can be used with clinical scales to lessen the effects of the patient’s movement or vibration on the scale. Any application affected by vibration or movement on the scale platform can benefit from using StableSENSE®. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
Electrical Power The Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale has been designed to operate from a 100V to 240V AC 50/60Hz 12V DC 1A wall plug-in UL/CSA listed AC power adapter (Cardinal part number 6800-1045).
Handles Patient Chair Lower Frame Battery Holder Covers Upper Frame Fold-Away Footrest Built-in Wheels NOTE: Before beginning a weighing operation, remove and discard the shipping cable tie securing the footrest to the upper frame. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
WEIGHING UNITS SELECTION NOTE! The following instructions apply to all models of the Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale. When the scale is turned on for the first time, it will display a prompt to select the weighing units to use for your operation, lb (pounds) or kg (kilograms). The weighing units selection can ONLY be made at this time and cannot be changed afterward.
To use the port, a scale to PC serial cable can be purchased from the Cardinal / Detecto Parts Department at (800) 641-2045 or parts@cardet.com. The part number is 3300-0271-0A, APEX TO PC SERIAL CABLE.
BATTERY OPERATION The Model 6880 scale can use twelve (12) "AA” size Alkaline, Ni-Cad, or NiMH batteries (not included). You must first obtain and install the batteries before operations can begin. The batteries are contained in two battery holders (six batteries in each holder) located behind the chair on the scale lower frame.
When using the optional AC power adapter, the automatic shut-off feature is disabled, the backlight on the scale display will be at full brilliance, and the scale will remain on regardless of the length of time of inactivity. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
After entering the patient’s height, the display will show the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation. After calculating the BMI, pressing this key will toggle between the patient’s BMI and weight 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
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This is the PRINT key. It is used to signal completion of the data entry, process the data entered, and to send the weight and associated data to the USB port, RS232 serial port, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth on the 6880-C and 6880-C-AC models. NOTE: The scale will not respond to pressing the key unless the weight display is stable.
This annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in kilograms. This annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in pounds. This annunciator is turned on when the displayed height measurement is in centimeters. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
10. Raise the armrests and footrest out of the way, and then assist the patient out of the chair. IMPORTANT! ALWAYS lower the footrest after the patient is seated. ALWAYS raise the footrest before the patient stands up. NEVER STAND UPRIGHT ON THE FOOTREST! 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
13. Once the patient is out of the chair, the display will automatically return to the weight mode. IMPORTANT! ALWAYS lower the footrest after the patient is seated. ALWAYS raise the footrest before the patient stands up. NEVER STAND UPRIGHT ON THE FOOTREST! 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
SCALE SETUP Your Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale has been pre-configured at the factory and should not require changes for use in most applications. However, if the factory settings do not meet the requirements of your operation, the following describes the setup process for your scale.
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The motion range is the number of divisions of change permitted before indicating unstable (the STABLE annunciator turns off). Allowable values are 1 to 10. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
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Allowable settings are 0 or 1. 0 = Print Ticket 1 = Print Journal Line 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
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Welch Allyn CVSM Device when the weight on the scale stabilizes and the (STABLE) annunciator turns on. (Requires device to have an activated license. Must purchase Detecto WACONNECT) (SMA, Weight-On-Demand) was selected for USB, and the scale is connected to a...
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This is the current seconds setting of the real-time clock. Allowable values are 0 to 59. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
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SCALE SETUP, CONT. NOTE: The following two parameters are not used with the Model 6880 scale. Press key to save the setting displayed, and then proceed to the next prompt. (Sonar Height Calibration) The display will show and the current setting .
Allowable values for are 0.000 to 2.000. NOTE: The default value is 1.000, which means there is no gravity compensation. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
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You will be returned to the prompt, the current Scale Capacity setting. NOTE: If your scale is the model 6880-C(-AC) equipped with the Redbird Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (BLE) wireless transmitter), additional setup prompts will be shown after selecting the setting.
Motion bit M = Motion, Blank = Settled (no motion) Space DDDDDDDDDD = Weight Weight with a decimal point if necessary UUU = Units lb or kg CR = Carriage Return Carriage Return (hex 0D) 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
(OIML) is set to dd/mm/yy,hh:mm,wwwwww uu,hhhhh vv,bbbb Where: mm/dd/yy = month/day/year dd/mm/yy = day/month/year hh:mm = hours:minutes wwwwww = weight = weight units hhhhh = height = height units bbbb = body mass index 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
MODEL 6880-C AND 6880-C-AC The Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale models 6880-C and 6880-C-AC have a wireless transmitter inside the weight indicator enclosure that can be configured for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) networking. WI-FI NETWORKING FEATURES Soft Access Point (AP) for setting credentials for Wi-Fi module...
When the connection has been made, open a web browser, and go to the location redbird.com. The “Configure Wi-Fi” page should appear. Click on the Scan button to see a list of available Wi-Fi networks. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
5. Press the key to turn the scale off and then press it again to turn the scale back on. 6. Repeat the steps in the previous paragraph to set the new network credentials. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
IP address of the Redbird module with “/webserver.html” added to it. For example, if the IP address is “192.168.0.5”, enter 192.168.0.5/webserver.html and a page like the following should appear. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
The apex scale will respond to the SMA commands in the format shown in the Response column of the WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH SMA COMMANDS table on pages 32 and 33 of this manual. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY (BLE) The Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale models 6880-C and 6880-C-AC have a wireless transmitter inside the weight indicator enclosure that can be configured for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). When possible, BLE standard specifications are used (those that are adopted by the Bluetooth SIG).
If the weight is below zero (0), bit 4 of Weight Measurement will be set to 1 otherwise, bit 4 is set to zero (0). NOTE: Maximum weight value displayed is 655.35 in both pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg). 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
Data is passed via BLE using the GATT characteristic “Weight Measurement” (0x2A9D) as defined by Bluetooth SIG. Refer to the data table below about Weight Measurement Characteristics. Weight_Measurement: 0x2A9D Not Below Zero Below Zero Below Zero uint16 uint16 uint8 uint16 uint16 uint16 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
SMA Commands The SMA commands shown in the WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH SMA COMMANDS table on pages 32 and 33 of this manual can be sent using the Detecto SMA Service’s Rx Cmd characteristic (0x907a0001-8699-47dd-ab30-d7aad5f83e54). Responses will put out a notification on the Tx Cmd characteristic (0x907a0002-8699-47dd- ab30-d7aad5f83e54).
WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH SMA COMMANDS The format used to send SMA commands to the Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale models 6880-C and 6880-C-AC is: <LF>command<CR> Where “command” is the ASCII letter(s), or the Hex Rep. listed in the table below. For example, <LF>Z<CR>...
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0A 5A 31 47 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 2E 30 30 6C 62 0D displayed = Z1G 000000.00lb, you should get this continuously weight until another SMA command is received. continuously XB – battery level 0A58420D 0A 38 36 2E 32 35 0D percentage = 86.25 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
6. The scale will send an output string consisting of the Date, Time, Weight, Height, and BMI with units for weight and height. 09/21/20,09:48,181.1lb,70.9in,25.5 Example data string: 7. Raise the armrests and footrest out of the way, and then assist the patient out of the chair. 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
EVENT COUNTER The Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale has been designed with an Event Counter type of security seal. When selected, the scale will display two numbers representing the Calibration and Configuration counters. Calibration Counter ( The calibration counter is incremented when a value in the calibration part of the setup is changed ( ).
DISPLAY SCALE WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH SETTINGS If your scale is the Model 6880-C or 6880-C-AC, additional settings will be shown after the calibration and configuration counters have been shown. To display the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Settings, follow the steps below: 1.
ERROR AND OPERATION MESSAGES The Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale is equipped with diagnostic software that tests various portions of the scale's circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status message will be displayed. The following lists these messages and their meaning.
CARE AND CLEANING NOTE: The Detecto Model 6880 Rolling Chair Scale contains no user-serviceable parts and maintenance should be limited to an occasional cleaning and battery replacement as required. Do not submerge the scale in water, pour, or spray water directly on it to clean. The scale is not waterproof and covering it with water will damage it and void the warranty.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Item Qty. Part Number Description 399R1048 PUSH NUT 5/16" 0064-0061-0A SUB-ASSY, DISPLAY, 6880 WITH 755 INDICATOR 0064-0078-0A SUB-ASSY, DISPLAY, 6880-C WITH 755 INDICATOR 0064-0079-0A SUB-ASSY, DISPLAY, 6880-AC WITH 755 INDICATOR 0064-0080-0A SUB-ASSY, DISPLAY, 6880-C-AC WITH 755 INDICATOR 0064-0054-18...
(2) years from date of shipment. Detecto shall be the sole judge of what constitutes a defect.
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This warranty sets forth the extent of our liability for breach of any warranty or deficiency in connection with the sale or use of the product. Detecto will not be liable for consequential damages of any nature, including but not limited to, loss of profit, delays or expenses, whether based on tort or contract.
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102 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA Ph: 417-673-4631 or 1-800-641-2008 Fax: 417-673-2153 Technical Support: 1-866-254-8261 Printed in USA E-mail: tech@cardet.com 0064-0085-0M Rev A 11/20 0064-0085-0M Rev A 6880 Owner’s Manual...
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