Hold Function; Tare Function - Cardinal PD150 Owner's Manual

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.
3. Next, a small o is shown and moves across the display until a stable zero is established.
4. After establishing zero, the scale will show 0.0 on display.
5. Press and hold PRINT/UNITS key to toggle between kilograms and pounds. The kg or lb
annunciator will turn on to show which weighing unit is active.
6. Patient may now step on scale and stand still while the weight is being measured. The STA
annunciator will be turned on when the weight is stable.
7. Press the LOCK/RELEASE key to hold the weight, the weight with lock icon will be shown on
the display.
8. Press LOCK/RELEASE key again to release the weight.
(Released)

Tare Function

When weighing a patient with a blanket or other
item in order to get an accurate weight reading.
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. After establishing zero, the scale will show 0.0 on display.
5. Place the blanket or other item on the platform of scale. It will show the weight of the item.
6. Press the 1/TARE key to tare the weight, the display will return to zero status with the Net
annunciator turned on.
7. Remove the blanket or other item from the platform. A negative weight will be displayed.
8. To clear the tare weight, press the 1/TARE key again to reset the display to zero.
(Item on scale)
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item, it is necessary to tare out the weight of the
(1/TARE key pressed)
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(Locked)
(Item removed from scale)