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- Page 1 Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale 250-10 Series Software Revision 111439 Technical and Operating Instructions 152436 - Rev A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department © 2012 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. - Page 4 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 Technical & Operating Instructions...
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Page 5: Introduction
The weight is displayed on the indicator and can be displayed in pounds or kilograms. This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web Internet site at www.ricelake.com/health. -
Page 6: Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand instructions in the manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. -
Page 7: Scale Assembly
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 • 6 mm Allen key Repacking If the Digital Handrail Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials. - Page 8 Inserting Batteries The six AA batteries that come with the scale offer an average of 25 hours of continuous use. To install the batteries, 1. Open the battery chamber cover by loosening the thumbscrew. 2. Insert batteries into the battery chamber as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2.
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Page 9: Scale Operation
Scale Operation The Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale display has various front panel keys as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Front Panel Display Keys Key Descriptions Table 4-1 describes each of the key functions. Name Function On/Off Switches the scale on or off. On/Off Print Print —... -
Page 10: Weighing
Name Function ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode. ENTER Accepts the value of the parameter last entered and moves to the next stage. A long press of the ENTER key during the scale’s start up process will enter the ID display (pre-parameter mode). -
Page 11: Toggle Tare
Toggle Tare Use the following steps to use the Toggle Tare function. 1. When the weight is set to , press the key. TARE 2. The default tare value is displayed (default is programmed to be 33.0 lb/15.0 kg), while the zero is flashing. -
Page 12: Scale Configuration
Scale Configuration Options and parameter setup are done through the scale configuration section and is used for setting values, parameters, and options that are essential for the functioning of the scale. Access to the setup switch is located under the tilt stand cover. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the cover in place. (shown in Figure 5-1—... -
Page 13: Programming Mode Menu
Programming Mode Menu Various parameters can be set while in programming mode. Those parameters are shown in Figure 5-3. DONE PROG CALIB TEST FULL TOFF ATOUT UNITS ALEN ATOL Value Value Kg/Lb Value Value LOAD ASTART ROUND DISP BAUD value Value Value Value... - Page 14 Parameter Description Choices Steps LOAD This is the amount of weight Value (200 Lb) The display toggles between a numeric value and LOAD. applied during calibration. If you don’t want to change this value, press the BMI key to Can also be changed in the move to the next setting.
- Page 15 Parameter Description Choices Steps ROUND Scale Resolution — The display toggles between a numeric value and ROUND. Values in kg: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, The decimal point location is set to the DISP parameter 50, 100 display decimal point location. Values in lb: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, If you don’t want to change this value, press the BMI key to 50, 100, 200...
- Page 16 Parameter Description Choices Steps ATOUT Algorithm maximal exponent Value (10) The display toggles between a numeric value and ATOUT. — Maximum value is 15. If you don’t want to change this value, press the BMI key to Values above 15, will not let move to the next setting.
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Page 17: Default Menu
Default Menu The default menu is used to return the scale back to its factory settings and is shown in Figure 5-4. DONE PROG CALIB TEST Figure 5-4. Default Menu Use the following steps to return the settings back to their factory default. 1. -
Page 18: Test Menu
9. Once all the digits have been entered, press the key and is displayed. ENTER Clear 10. Make sure the scale platform is clear of weight and press the key again and ===== is displayed. ENTER 11. A request to put the chosen load on the platform is displayed by Put xxx.xx 12. -
Page 19: Rs-232 Communication
RS-232 Communication The scale comes with an RS-232 port that 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 Systems. Figure 3-3 on page 4 shows where the RS-232 connection is. The RS-232 parameters are 9600 baud (selectable in the programming mode), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no handshaking. -
Page 20: Communication Protocols
Communication Protocols The Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale has two communication protocols, escape and maintenance protocol. 7.2.1 Escape Protocol An escape protocol is where the escape (0X1B or ASCII 27) is used to indicate that there is a command following. On the PC side there must be a listener created by the vendor that will interpret this protocol. This listener must also take care of all the issues regarding data integrity, etc. - Page 21 Samples of Escape Protocol Figure 7-1 and 7-2 show what the diagrams will look like on the PC as the scale measures weight and sends over this communications line: Figure 7-1. Sample of Escape Protocol Figure 7-2. Sample of Escape Protocol When the user wants to diagnose the problems on the scale, it looks like the Figure 7-3 and 7-4.
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Page 22: Maintenance Protocol
7.2.2 Maintenance Protocol Table 7-4 lists the maintenance protocol commands. Command Definition Reboot Firmware ID + development version Current weight Current AD Zero the scale Show flash values (used for the first flash process) USB On/Off (not available on USB communication Table 7-4. - Page 23 Follow the on screen prompts to navigate through the screens shown below. 2. Select and then select No, not this time Next 3. Select then select Install the software automatically Next 4. The following screen appears while the driver is installing on to your system. Digital Handrail Scale Technical &...
- Page 24 5. The following screen appears when installation is complete. Click on Finish 6. If you want to verify the installation, you can view the driver by looking at the device manager of your system. Digital Handrail Scale Technical & Operating Instructions...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting And Testing
Troubleshooting and Testing Refer to the following to check and correct any failure before contacting service personnel. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Scale does not turn on Dead battery Connect the scale to a power source. Faulty electrical outlet Use a different electrical outlet. Bad power supply Replace adaptor. -
Page 26: Rice Lake Handrail Scale Specifications
10.0 Rice Lake Handrail Scale Specifications Power 120 VAC-9VDC-60Hz / 230 VAC-9VDC-50Hz Battery Type 6 AA size Alkaline batteries Battery Use 25 hours continuous use Automatic power-off can be configured Data Communications RS-232 with RJ-45 jack USB Connection Selectable baud rate, default - 9600 8 bits No parity 1 stop bit... -
Page 27: For More Information
U.S. sales and product information at prodinfo@ricelake.com • International (non-U.S.) 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 Technical & Operating Instructions - Rice Lake Handrail Scale Specifications... -
Page 28: Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale Limited Warranty
Rice Lake 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. - Page 30 230 W. Coleman St. Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA U.S. 800-472-6703 Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 International 715-234-9171 Europe +31 (0) 88 2349171 www.ricelake.com www.ricelake.mx www.ricelake.eu www.ricelake.co.in m.ricelake.com PN 152436, Rev A 09/2013...