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Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. Digital Handrail Scale Operation Instructions...
The Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale is designed for weighing bariatrics and ensures sound, accurate weighing information. A non-skid platform paired with side rails assists persons who need extra support and safety. The scale is set up to use motion sensing weighing technology, to determine the actual weight of a moving patient.
Scale Assembly Unpacking Your Scale Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale. Parts contained in the shipping box include: • The scale • This manual • Small box containing AC adaptor and RS-232 cable •...
AC Power Connections The Digital Wheelchair Scale has a 120 VAC adaptor or 230 VAC adaptor to use when power is readily available. The AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 2-2. Retaining Screw Connect the AC power source here RS-232 port...
Scale Operation The display has various front panel keys. They are shown below. Figure 3-1. Front Panel Display Keys Name Function ON-OFF/ZERO ON-OFF - Switches the scale on or off ZERO - Clears weight off the scale and returns it back to zero. BMI/TARE BMI - Enables the user to access the BMI (Body Max Index) function.
Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function Body mass index (BMI) is the relationship between weight and height associated with body fat and health risk. It is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people and even though BMI does not measure body fat directly, research has shown the BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat.
Using the Tare Function You can use the tare function for deducting an extra weight (such as a wheelchair, or medical equipment attached to the patient) in a weighing operation. Use the following steps to use the tare function. 1. With the scale set to , place the extra load on the scale.
The scale comes with an RS-232 port which enables weight data to be transmitted to other equipment, such as a computer or printer. The RS-232 cable with DB-9 connector (PN 100719) is available from Rice Lake Weighing System. Figure 2-2 on page 3 shows where the RS-232 connection is.
Err 6 Unstable weight. Cannot calibrate Check the load cells’ mechanical surroundings and see that nothing touches them and that the cables are properly welded. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Table for the Rice Lake Scale Line Digital Handrail Scale Operation Instructions...
Maintenance The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the Rice Lake line of scales. Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should be performed by qualified service personnel. Basic Maintenance Before the first use of the scale and after periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If the scale does not operate correctly, contact qualified service personnel.
Digital Handrail Scale Specifications Power 120 VAC-9VDC-50Hz / 230 VAC-9VDC-50Hz Battery Type Sealed lead acid battery Battery Use 75 hours Automatic power-off can be configured from 0 - 20 minutes Data Communications RS-232 with RJ-45 jack Selectable baud rate, default - 9600 8 bits No parity 1 stop bit...
US sales and product information at prodinfo@ricelake.com • International (non-US) sales and product information at intlsales@ricelake.com Mailing Address Rice Lake Weighing Systems 230 West Coleman Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA Digital Handrail Scale Operation Instructions - Digital Handrail Scale Specifications...
Digital Handrail Scale Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years.
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