TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE..................... 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ............... 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION ................2 ENVIROMENTAL..................3 CLEANING....................3 MAINTENANCE..................3 WEIGHING OPERATION ................3 WARRANTY-LIABILITY................4 DISPOSING OF THE SCALE..............4 EXPLANATION OF THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS ........6 EMC guidance and manufacturer's declaration..........8 SPECIFICATION ..................
This device is designed for use indoors. Observe the permissible ambient temperatures for use device meets requirements electromagnetic compatibility. Do not exceed the maximum values specified in the applicable standards. If you have any problem, contact your local CHARDER MEDICAL service - - 2...
However, we recommend checking the scale’s accuracy at regular intervals. The regularity of these checks is dependent on the level of use and the state of the scale. If any inaccuracies occur, please contact your local dealer or CHARDER MEDICAL service partner. WEIGHING OPERATION...
CHARDER MEDICAL’s scope of responsibility, CHARDER shall have the right to either repair the fault or supply a replacement unit. Replaced parts shall be the property of CHARDER. Should the fault repairs or replacement delivery not be successful, the statutory provisions shall be valid.
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This product is not to be treated as regular household waste, but should be handed into an electrical/electronic equipment recycling centre. You can obtain further details from your local council, your municipal waste disposal company or the firm which you purchased the product.
“Please note the accompanying documents“ or “Observe operating instructions” Identification of manufacturer of medical product including address Charder Electronic Co., Ltd. No.103, Guozhong Rd., Dali Dist., Taichung City 412, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Type B applied part Dispose of old appliances separately from your household...
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Transport and storage temperature +60°C limit indicating the upper and the lower limit (Transport and storage temperature -20°C on packaging) - - 7...
EMC guidance and manufacturer's declaration Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions The MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic Emission test Compliance...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 test Compliance Electromagnetic Immunity test...
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3 A/m 3 A/m Power The MEDICAL SCALE frequency(50/60 MS6001 power Hz) magnetic frequency magnetic field IEC 61000- fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment. NOTE UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
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Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol: NOTE1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. NOTE2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations.
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Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the MEDICAL SCALE The MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the MEDICAL SCALE MS6001 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of...
SPECIFICATION Model MS 6001 Capacity 500kg x 100g Accuracy 200g ± ± ± ± Weight Unit LCD Display 1.0 inch LCD display with 5 and 1/2 digits Whole Dimension- 109 X 7.5 X 25.5 cm Dimension Weighing Area- 88 X 12 cm...
POWER ADAPTOR STANDARDS CAUTION: The device is only compatible with restricted power adaptors in dashed block below. PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT...
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Hold the handle of weigh bridge Place weigh briedges under bed next to the bed casters. Installing weigh bridges and power on the scale before pushing the bed on it. Please refer to installing instruction. Set the unit on a stable, level surface. When the bubble indicator is in the centre of the circle, MS6001 is leveled correctly.
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We strongly recommend two people to operate the procedure. Before moving bed on the weigh bridge, please turn on the scale!! You must make sure that the connecting cable is not caught under the measuring foot, otherwise faulty measurements may result. Four bed casters are now placed well on weigh bridges.
INSTALLING WEIGH BRIDGE Charder Bed Scale has been properly labeled for easy assembling. The packing also includes Weigh Bridge, connecting wire and Indicator. Connect both the weigh bridges using Weigh Bridge connecting wire and then connect Indicator with “Weigh Bridge – 2”.
PANEL KEY FUNCTIONS Description ON/OFF To switch ON/OFF the scale ZERO To zero the system M 1~10 To save 10 sets of PRE-TARE value PRE-TARE function for subtraction of a PRE-TARE known bed weight or any other object before & weighing process.
MONITOR For tracking the change in weight of Patient. WEIGHT To turn ON/OFF and adjust volume level of ALARM Alarm function CLEAR To clear the wrong entry while entering digits. ENTER To confirm & apply. Entering digits LCD SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Definitions Stable symbol: To indicate that the weight is stable.
DATE & TIME SETTING PROCEDURE Switch ON the scale using ON/OFF key and then long press key for 3 seconds to enter the TIME SETTING mode. Press key after successful change to move to next step. EX: To input Dec 25, 2008, 8:00am. Enter year using 0~9 keys.
NORMAL WEIGHING PROCEDURE(patient on the bed) Turn On the scale using ON/OFF key. **(before moving bed on the weigh bridge) Call the PRE-TARE value (bed weight) from memory (refer Recall PRE-TARE value section) and then press Enter, scale will automatically perform Tare function and the minus (-) sign...
To print out the weighing result, press PRINT key. WEIGHT TRACKING PROCEDURE Prepare the bed; place pillow cushion or any other necessary things on the bed. Switch on the scale use ON/OFF Push the bed on the scale, the display will show total bed weight on upper LCD.
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Use 0~9 keys to set the increase in weight limit and press ENTER. Now the lower display will start blinking and point to (-) weight limit. (**), press 0~9 keys to set the decrease in weight limit, the minus (-) sign will appear in front of the weight decrease value, after setting the values press ENTER.
USING HOLD FUNCTION Charder Bed Scale is provided with the integrated hold function to determine the average weight. It enables people to be weighed accurately although they are not still on the bed. Note: Determining average weight is not possible incase of big fluctuation between weight.
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bed scale will automatically calculate the BMI value according to the changed weight and height. HOLD feature can also be used if the weight is unstable. Press BMI button to return normal weighing mode. Body Mass Index Categories Classification of weight for adults over 18 years on the basis of Body Mass Index according to WHO, 2000 EK IV and WHO 2004 (WHO - World Health Organization).
[PRE-TARE] key. STORING AND RE-CALLING PRE-TARE WEIGHT Charder Bed Scale can store 10 sets of pre-tare values, and there are two methods to store pre-tare value – Using Dead Weight or Enter weight using 0~9 keys: A.
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Press ENTER key to store pre- tare weight; the instrument will make double beep sound. B. Enter Weight Using 0~9 Keys: DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Long press PRE-TARE key for 3 seconds, the extreme left digit will blink. Enter pre-tare weight using 0~9 keys.
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Press numeral key 0 ~ 9 to assign the position to pre-tare weight. Press ENTER key to store pre- tare weight; the instrument will make double beep sound. ※ ※ ※ ※ Pre-tare weight should be under 300kg, otherwise the screen shows 0.00 after [ENTER] key is pressed, then user has to enter again.
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C. RECALL PRE-TARE VALUE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Long press M1~10 key for 3 seconds; the display will show pre-tare value- m1 firstly. The pre-tare value will blink. Press numeral key 0 ~ 9 to choose pre-tare value Press ENTER key to confirm pre-tare weight;...
SET UP YOUR DEVICE Switch ON the scale and long press [ZERO] key for 3 seconds, first “SETUP” and then “A.OFF” will display successively. AUTO-OFF TIME SETUP This enables operator to select the auto turn OFF time of the device. BUZZER ON/OFF SETUP This enables operator to select beep sound ON/OFF.
PRINTING FUNCTION Weight, BMI and Height results can be printed for records using RS232 interface cable (included in accessory kit). After weighing and calculating BMI simply press PRINT key to print out the results. The format presented below is the standard format of results print- out and cannot be changed.
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RS232 Pin out Connecting with PC 1. Start Hyper Terminal Start Hyper Terminal program from clicking Start Menu → Programs → Accessories → Communication → Hyper Terminal. 2. New Connection Description Give new connection a name then click OK. 3. Select Your COM Port Click Connect to select your COM port.
INSTRUCTION FOR CHARGING AND CONNECTING prompt displays on the LCD, please change the scale batteries or use exclusive adaptor to operate the scale. Locate adaptor plug on the right side of indicator. RS232 Connector AC Jack Connector CAUTION: Always connect the AC adaptor with the indicator before connecting to the mains power supply.
INSTRUCTION FOR REPLACING BATTERIES Open the battery housing cover Take out the battery housing Rechargeable Battery and AA-size Battery Housing - 34 -...
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Rechargeable Battery Housing AA-size Battery Housing Make sure that all the batteries are properly placed Place the battery housing back and make sure that the housing pin is connecting to the right point - 35 -...
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Place the housing back Close the battery housing cover - 36 -...
ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting for defective modes: Original purchaser can enjoy the benefits under the effective Warranty against functional defects in material and workmanship subject to the terms and conditions listed in the yearly Warranty Program & Return Policy. Our warranty service program includes the following: 1.
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maintenance charge depending on the workmanship for the defective functionality or cause of damage covered by the warranty. 2. Parts replacement from the manufacturing factory under the warranty or at a certain cost for the replaced parts plus the workmanship charge if not covered under the warranty. Before you contact our Authorized Dealer in your country for technician repair service, please read through the following section carefully: Self-checking Tips:...
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3. Connection failure for data transmission to PC or printer Wrong connection wires or faulty wires for transmission between the digital indicator & load cells. Wrong indicator models Wrong internal wiring or wire broken In case of the following defective mode occurs, it is suggested to contact your nearest Authorized Dealer for further technician service &...
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Medical Device 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.) FDA no.: D072479 IN-1190 [11158G] 10/2016...
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