Cardinal PD150 Owner's Manual

Prodoc bfa series digital physician scale with body fat analysis

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ProDoc BFA Series
Digital Physician Scale
with Body Fat Analysis
0044-M380-O1 Rev A
02/12
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com
PD150
PD350
PD350DHR
(Digital Height Rod)
and
PD350MHR
(Mechanical Height Rod)
Owner's Manual
CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
PO Box 151 Webb City, MO 64870
Ph: 417-673-4631 Fax: 417-673-5001
www.detectoscale.com
0044-M380-O1 Rev A ProDoc BFA Series
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  • Page 1 PD150 PD350 PD350DHR (Digital Height Rod) PD350MHR (Mechanical Height Rod) Owner’s Manual CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO. 0044-M380-O1 Rev A PO Box 151 Webb City, MO 64870 02/12 Ph: 417-673-4631 Fax: 417-673-5001 www.detectoscale.com Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com...
  • Page 2 0044-M380-O1 Rev A ProDoc BFA Series...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..……………………………………………………………………………. SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………. NOTES ON SAFETY ...……………………………………………………………………. EDUCATION INFORMATION ….…………………………………………………………….… PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .……………………………………………………………………. PD150 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Unpacking ……………………………………………………………………………………. Assembly ……………………………………………………………………………………... 10 Quick Start ……………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Placing the Scale …………………………………………………………………………..… 11 Placing the Display ….……………………………………………………………………..… 11 Wall Mounting …………………………………………………………………………….
  • Page 4 Proper Disposal When this device reaches the end of its useful life, it must be properly disposed of. It must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Within the European Union, this device should be returned to the distributor from where it was purchased for proper disposal. This is in accordance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    It contains important instructions for installation and proper operation of your scale. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number ………………… PD150 (Floor Scale with Remote Display) PD350 (Eye-Level Scale) PD350DHR (Eye-Level Scale with Digital Height Rod) PD350MHR (Eye-Level Scale with Mechanical Height Rod) Capacity ........
  • Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS, CONT. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology for body fat and total body water percentage, bone mass and muscle mass estimation Simple weighing function Height measurement (available on models equipped with height rod) Athlete (for age 18 or above) or Normal mode selection Estimation mode selection Body fat and total body water level indicator BMI calculation...
  • Page 7: Notes On Safety

    NOTES ON SAFETY NOTES ON SAFETY Please read this section carefully to familiarize yourself with features and operations Please read this section carefully to familiarize yourself with features and operations before using the unit. before using the unit. The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed in order for you to use this The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed in order for you to use this product safely and correctly as well as to prevent product damage, risk and injury to you and product safely and correctly as well as to prevent product damage, risk and injury to you and...
  • Page 8 0044-M380-O1 Rev A ProDoc BFA Series...
  • Page 9: Education Information

    EDUCATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW BEFORE USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE Before using the scale, you should know... 1. Why is it important to monitor percentage body fat (%BF)? The absolute weight traditionally determines whether or not a person is obese. Weight change in itself does not indicate whether it was the weight of body fat or muscle that had changed.
  • Page 10 3. Why is it important to monitor percentage Total Body Water (%TBW) in the body? Water is an essential component of the body and its level is one of the health indicators. Water makes up approximately between 50-70% of the body's weight. It is present proportionally more in lean tissue compared to fat tissue.
  • Page 11 6. Definition of an Athlete The general consensus among researchers is that a quantitative dimension could be used in defining an athlete. For example, an athlete could be defined as a person who consistently trains a minimum of three times per week for two hours each time, in order to improve specific skills required in the performance of their specific sport and/or activity.
  • Page 12 9. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? BMI is a ratio of a person’s weight to height. BMI is commonly used to classify weight as “healthy” or “unhealthy”. European version (BMI for adult 19-99 of age): Classification 30 and over Obese 25 -29.9 Overweight...
  • Page 13: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front View LCD display Display Keys Column Level Indicator Platform with Electrodes Adjustable Feet Back View Body Fat and Total Body Water Indication Bar R232 port USB-B port RJ11 port DC Jack Bottom View Battery compartment 0044-M380-O1 Rev A ProDoc BFA Series...
  • Page 14: Pd150

    (2) M3.0x25 Screws and plastic wall anchors M3.0x25 Screw Plastic Wall Anchor Assembly The PD150 does not require any assembly. After installing batteries, the scale is ready for operation. Quick Start Although it is recommended that you read this manual before attempting to operate the scale, this section is included to provide a condensed set of instructions on installing and using the scale.
  • Page 15: Placing The Scale

    Placing the Display The PD150 display has an 87” (220 cm) cable to allow it to be placed at a convenient position away from the scale base. A bracket is included to mount the display on a wall or the bracket (and included feet) can used to place it on a desk for easy viewing.
  • Page 16 PD150 Placing the Display Wall Mounting, Cont. 7. Referring to Figure No. 2, make sure the four (4) feet of Wall Bracket “A” are placed in the bracket. Display Feet (for Desk or Table Mounting) Wall Figure No. 2 Bracket “A”...
  • Page 17: Desk Or Table Mounting

    PD150 Placing the Display Desk or Table Mounting 1. The location chosen should be a stable, level surface (either a desk or solid table), free of temperature extremes and water. The display should be where it can be easily viewed, not subject to direct sunlight and where the keypad is within easy reach of the operator.
  • Page 18: Pd350

    PD350 Unpacking Remove the scale base, column with attached display, hardware pack and other components from the shipping carton. After removing from the carton, check for any damage that may have taken place during shipment. Keep and use the original carton and packing material for return shipment if it should become necessary.
  • Page 19: Assembly

    PD350 Assembly Installing the Column 1. Place the scale on a desk or table Connection Cable 2. Connect the connection cable to the preset cable in the scale base by aligning the tab on the pin end connector of the connectio cable with the notch on the socket end of Preset the preset cable connector and push...
  • Page 20: Placing The Scale

    PD350 Placing the Scale Place the scale on a flat, level floor or low cut carpet away from any rapidly moving air source (heating and cooling vents). Check to make certain the scale is level. The level indicator is located at the rear of the scale. If the scale is not level (the bubble will not be centered), loosen the locking ring on all four (4) feet and adjust them as required to center the bubble and attain a level scale.
  • Page 21: Pd350Dhr

    PD350DHR Digital Height Rod Installation The Digital Height Rod is packed in its own carton inside the main carton. Before starting installation, please unpack carefully and remove all plastic wrappings, foam fillers and cardboard material. You should have the following components: (1) Detecto Digital Height Rod (DHR) (1) Upper Mounting Bracket (with 2 plastic cable clips) (1) Lower Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 22 PD350DHR Digital Height Rod Installation, Cont. 3. Align the upper mounting bracket with the holes near the display in the back of the column and install four (4) M4x10 PM screws with lock washers to secure the bracket to the column. Align the holes in the lower bracket with the lower holes in the column and install four (4) M4x10 PM screws with lock washers to secure it to the column.
  • Page 23: Pd350Mhr

    PD350MHR Mechanical Height Rod Installation The Mechanical Height Rod is packed in its own carton inside the main carton. Before starting installation, please unpack carefully and remove all plastic wrappings, foam fillers and cardboard material. You should have the following components: (1) Detecto Mechanical Height Rod (MHR) (2) Mounting Brackets (1) Hardware Pack, containing:...
  • Page 24 PD350MHR Mechanical Height Rod Installation, Cont. 4. Align the upper mounting bracket with the holes near the display in the back of the column and install two (2) M4x10 PM screws to secure the bracket to the column. 5. Align the holes in the lower bracket with the lower holes in the column and install two (2) M4x10 PM screws with lock washers to secure it to the column.
  • Page 25: Battery Operation

    Installation / Replacement To install or remove the batteries, the following steps Battery Cover should be followed: PD150 Turn the scale over on the floor or place it on a desk or table. PD350, PD350MHR and PD350DHR Tilt the scale to the side (without the height rod, if one is installed) and then carefully lay it down with the edge of the display resting on the floor.
  • Page 26: Low Battery

    The scale is now ready for operation. Figure No. 23 Optional PD-UKPLUG Optional (UK Plug) PD-EUPLUG (EU Plug) Optional PD-AC (Medical device 9V AC/DC Adapter, includes USA Plug) 9V DC Power Jack (PD150 Shown) Figure No. 24 0044-M380-O1 Rev A ProDoc BFA Series...
  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION Keypad Functions Figure No. 25 DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc). Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty. With the scale off, pressing this key will apply power to the scale and turn on the display.
  • Page 28 OPERATION Keypad Functions, Cont. The MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key is used to perform several functions during normal operations. Note that the scale will not respond to pressing the key unless the weight is stable. MODE This function of the key is used to select between the BFA mode, BMI mode and Height entry. ENTER This function of the key is used to signal completion of the entry of data and causes the scale to process the data entered.
  • Page 29: Annunciators

    OPERATION Annunciators The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the scale display is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. Memory Tare Stable Location Mode Mode Function Reading Body Fat % Bone Mass% Total Body Water %...
  • Page 30 OPERATION Annunciators, Cont. This annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed time is AM (before midday). This annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed time is PM (after midday). This annunciator is turned on when the displayed height measurement is in centimeters. This annunciator is turned on to indicate the value display is a percentage.
  • Page 31: Weighing Only

    OPERATION The accuracy of the results depends on how you stand on the scale. Position your feet for maximum contact on the metal electrodes on the platform. This ensures the best contact between your feet and the metal contacts. Stay on the scale until the body fat estimation is completed and the result is displayed.
  • Page 32: Hold Function

    OPERATION Hold Function In weighing mode, the weight can be held to let user clearly read the information. 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. The display will turn on, show all digits and then the software version will be displayed for a few seconds.
  • Page 33: Height Measuring Only With Digital Height Rod

    OPERATION Height Measuring Only with Digital Height Rod 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. The display will turn on, show all digits and then the software version will be displayed for a few seconds. 3. Next, a small o is shown and moves across the display until a stable zero is established. 4.
  • Page 34: Bmi Measure With Digital Height Rod

    OPERATION BMI Measure with Digital Height Rod 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. The display will turn on, show all digits, the software version for a few seconds and then a small o is shown and moves across the display until a stable zero is established. 3.
  • Page 35: Bmi Measure With Mechanical Height Rod Or No Height Rod

    OPERATION BMI Measure with Mechanical Height Rod or No Height Rod 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. The display will turn on, show all digits, the software version for a few seconds and then a small o is shown and moves across the display until a stable zero is established. 3.
  • Page 36: Body Fat And Total Body Water Estimation With Digital Height Rod

    OPERATION Body Fat and Total Body Water Estimation with Digital Height Rod 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. The display will turn on, show all digits, the software version for a few seconds and then a small o is shown and moves across the display until a stable zero is established. 3.
  • Page 37 OPERATION Body Fat and Total Body Water Estimation with Digital Height Rod, Cont. 21. Each screen will be displayed around 4 seconds, sequentially 3 times. Note that you can press the RECALL or STORE keys to rapidly go forward or backward to view the results. While the scale is displaying the results, record patient’s body fat percentage, total body water percentage, muscle mass percentage and bone mass percentage.
  • Page 38: Body Fat And Total Body Water Estimation With Mechanical Height Rod Or No Height Rod

    OPERATION Body Fat and Total Body Water Estimation ith Mechanical Height Rod or No Height Rod 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. The display will turn on, show all digits, the software version for a few seconds and then a small o is shown and moves across the display until a stable zero is established. 3.
  • Page 39 OPERATION Body Fat and Total Body Water Estimation With Mechanical Height Rod or No Height Rod, Cont. 16. When the computation is complete, the body fat percentage, total body water percentage, muscle mass percentage and bone mass percentage will be shown on display in sequence. 17.
  • Page 40: Memory And Recall Function

    OPERATION Memory and Recall Function The scale features 4 personal memory settings. This allows users to store and recall their own settings. To Store Measured Data into Memory 1. With the display showing the results in the BMI or Body Fat and Total Water Estimation Mode, press and hold the STORE key.
  • Page 41 OPERATION Memory and Recall Function, Cont. To Recall Measured Data from Memory 1. With the scale in the weighing mode, press and hold the RECALL key. NOTE: If no data is stored in a MEM location, then the display will show 0.0. 2.
  • Page 42: Setup

    SETUP Your ProDoc BFA Series 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. To Enter Setup 1.
  • Page 43 SETUP, CONT. Crlf (CARRIAGE RETURN LINE FEED OPTION) Data sent from the serial port can be terminated with a single carriage return and either no line feed or a single line feed command. With display showing CrlF, press MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key to show current setting. If value displayed is acceptable, press MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key to save it and proceed to the next prompt.
  • Page 44 SETUP, CONT. BAUD (SERIAL OUTPUT BAUD RATE) FOR PRINTER ONLY With display showing baUd, press MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key to show current setting. If value displayed is acceptable, press MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key to save it and proceed to the next prompt. Otherwise, use the numeric keys to select a new value 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 and then press the MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key to save it and proceed to the next prompt.
  • Page 45: Calibration

    CALIBRATION Your ProDoc BFA Series Scale was calibrated at the factory and should not require adjustment. In the event that the scale should need re-calibration, the following describes the calibration procedure. To maintain the instrument’s high degree of accuracy, a qualified technician should perform this function.
  • Page 46 CALIBRATION, CONT. IMPORTANT! This scale is equipped with an acceleration of gravity constant function which allows the scale to be calibrated in one location and then adjusted to match the acceleration of gravity at the location where it will used. SEtGC (SET CALIBRATED GRAVITY CONSTANT) With display showing SETGC, press MODE/ENTER/HEIGHT key to show current setting.
  • Page 47: Event Counter

    EVENT COUNTERS The ProDoc BFA Series Scale has been designed with an Event Counter type of security seal. When selected, the ProDoc display will show a 3-digit number representing the Calibration counter and then a 3-digit number representing the Setup counters. To Review the Event Counter 1.
  • Page 48: Output Formats

    OUTPUT FORMATS The following formats apply to both the Serial port and the USB port. Note that the Serial port is to be used with a ticket printer and that the USB port can only communicate with a computer. FORMAT “1” (Ticket Format) If FORMAT “1”...
  • Page 49: Problem-Solving

    PROBLEM-SOLVING 1. No weight displayed. Check if the scale is powered up and started up. If not, please refer to the PREPARATION BEFORE USE section. LobAt 2. Why does the display read Battery is running low. Replace the battery. Err 0 3.
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