Scale Operation; Key Descriptions - Rice Lake 150-10-7 Technical Manual

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Scale Operation

This section describes the front panel and includes procedures for operation of the scale.
3.1

Key Descriptions

The display has 10 front panel keys. Key functions are described in the table below.
The front panel keys are very sensitive so only a gentle press is required .
IMPORTANT
Key Name
On/Off Powers the scale on or off
On/Off
Print Sends data out from the RS-232 port; Allows to toggle between kilograms and pounds providing that it is enabled in
Configuration mode; Cannot toggle while in the BMI mode
LB/KG
Print
LB/KG
Zero Only functions if the current weight is stable and less than 2% of the capacity of the scale. Anything over 2% requires
a recalibration
Zero
Hold Release Displays most current weight value on the display and holds that value when the patient is off the scale. A second
press releases the weight value. Not active while in BMI mode
Hold
Release
BMI Pressing the BMI key enables access to the BMI (Body Mass Index) mode (defaults when scale is turned on). The
patient is gets on the scale, weight stabilizes and press the BMI key. The display then asks for the patient height to
BMI
calculate out the patient BMI.
TARE Used to remove the weight initially of anything on the scale that shouldn't be included in the total weight of the
TARE
patient on the scale
T
When using the BMI function, the display looks for a height entry. Pressing Clear changes this entry back to 190.0
CLEAR
cm (default) or 5 ft, 7.5 in.Once BMI is displayed, pressing the Clear key exits BMI
CLEAR
ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode; accepts the value of the parameter last entered and moves to the next stage
Pressing and holding Enter during startup will display ID. This is the first setup on entering into configuration mode
ENTER
Up Arrows Adjusts the value of the flashing digit/number
Adjusts height input (0.5 in/0.5 cm) while in BMI mode
Down Arrows Adjusts the value of the flashing digit/number
Adjusts height input (0.5 in/0.5 cm) while in BMI mode
Figure 3-1. Front Panel Keypad
Function
Table 3-1. Key Functions
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