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KERN MPS_M Operating Instructions Manual

Personal weighing scale, handrail scale, bariatric scale, wheelchair scale
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Operating Instructions

Personal weighing scale, Handrail scale, Bariatric scale,
Wheelchair scale
KERN MPS_M / MTS_M / MXS_M / MWS_M
Version 1.5
03/2012
GB
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-mail: info@kern-sohn.com
MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215
Tel.: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Website: www.kern-sohn.com

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Tel.: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 D-72336 Balingen Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 E-mail: info@kern-sohn.com Website: www.kern-sohn.com Operating Instructions Personal weighing scale, Handrail scale, Bariatric scale, Wheelchair scale KERN MPS_M / MTS_M / MXS_M / MWS_M Version 1.5 03/2012 MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KERN MPS 200K100M / PM KERN MTS 300K100M KERN MXS 300K100M KERN MWS 300K100M KERN MWS 400K100DM Version 1.5 03/2012 Operating Instructions Personal weighing scale without column / with column, Handrail scale, Bariatric scale, Wheelchair scale Contents Technical data .................... 4 Declaration of conformity ................
  • Page 3 Operation ....................30 Operation elements - 20 keys of the terminal ............30 7.1.1 Display ..........................30 7.1.2 Display view .......................... 30 7.1.3 Overview of keyboard ......................31 Using scale ....................32 Weighing ......................32 Taring ........................32 HOLD function ......................33 Determination of Body Mass Index ...............33 8.4.1 Classification of BMI values ....................

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    1 Technical data KERN 200K100M/PM 300K100M 300K100M Display 6-position one Weighing range (max.) 200 kg 300 kg 300kg Minimal load (min.) 2 kg 2 kg 2 kg Verification value (e) 100 g 100 g 100 g Display LCD with 25 mm high digits...
  • Page 5 KERN 300K100M 400K100DM Display 6-position one Weighing range (max.) 300 kg 300kg; 400kg Minimal load (min.) 2 kg 2 kg Verification value (e) 100 g 100 g; 200g Display LCD with 25 mm high digits Recommended calibration 300 kg 400 kg...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    2 Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity: refer to the separate document with serial number of the device CE marking: 93/42/EEC 0297 year 90/384/EEC The directive relating to non-automatic weighing in- 0103 struments 2.1 Explanation of graphical symbols This EC verification sign means that this scale is compliant with the EC Directive 90/ 384/EEC concerning non-automatic weighing instruments.
  • Page 7 Marking of the medical device manufacturer with its address Kern & Sohn GmbH D – 72336 Balingen Ziegelei 1 „Electro-medical equipment” with usable part of B type Protection class II device Old devices do not belong to municipal waste. They may only be delivered to collection points of municipal waste.

  • Page 8: Basic Directions (General Information)

    3 Basic directions (general information) According to the Directive 90/384/EEC scales must be verified to the fol- lowing application purposes. Article 1, paragraph 4 „Determination of weight in the course of medical practice i.e. weighing of patients for the purpose of health monitoring, diagnosis and medical treatment.” 3.1 Use 3.1.1 Indication - Determination of body weight in the course of medical practice.

  • Page 9: Inappropriate Use

    The scale may only be used in compliance with the described guidelines. Other ar- eas of application/planned use must be approved by KERN in writing. 3.4 Guarantee The guarantee shall become void in the event of the following:...

  • Page 10: Monitoring The Test Substances

    For this purpose, the responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as the nature and scope of this check. Information is available on KERN‟s home page (www.kern- sohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test...

  • Page 11: Basic Safety Directions

    4.1 Observing the directions included in the Operating Instructions Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commission- ing, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. 4.2 Personnel training The medical staff must apply and follow the operating instructions for proper use and care of the product.

  • Page 12: Unpacking, Installation And Starting

    6 Unpacking, installation and starting 6.1 Place of installation, place of use The scale is designed in such a way that reliable weighing results can be achieved under normal application conditions. By selecting the correct location for your scale, you will be able to work quickly and precisely.

  • Page 13: Installation And Setting Of Scale

    6.3 Installation and setting of scale Personal weighing scale MPS with wall bracket: Scope of delivery: MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 14 Personal weighing scale MPS-PM with column: Scope of delivery: Balance with display unit and tripod Mains adapter 4 screws MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 15 Assembly:  Remove cap (1)  Unscrew the screw (2)  Pull cable with Plug-in con- nection (3) through the sup- porting foot (4) and pull it out at the end (5)  Place supporting foot next to the balance MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 16  Introduce cable completely into the tripod tube (6)  Reinsert cap (1)  Screw-in screw (2) When screwing the screw ensure that the plug-in connector inside the tripod foot is not squeezed.  Use the 4 screws to attach the tripod to the bottom of the balance ...
  • Page 17  Adjust foot screw of the tripod in a way that the tripod has a safe base and is not loose. MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 18 Scale MTS with handrail: Scope of delivery: MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 19 Assembly: Fasten 3 corner elements to the platform, using 4 screws each time. Place the handrail on 3 corner elements and screw it. Fasten the terminal holder to the handrail with 3 screws. Remove the side rubber plugs at both sides of the display. Fasten the display to the holder with both handwheels.
  • Page 20 Bariatric scale MXS: Scope of delivery: MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 21 Wheelchair scale MWS: Scope of delivery: Direction concerning installation of the optional height measure on MPS models with column and MTS models In both models it is possible to install the optional height measure. To do this, follow the operating instructions of the height measure. MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 22 Direction concerning installation of external column on MPS model without column, MXS and MWS models  Fasten the round plate to the aluminium profile with screws.  Fasten the wall bracket to the top of aluminium profile top with screws. ...

  • Page 23: Scope Of Delivery

    6.3.1 Scope of delivery Standard accessories: Mains adapter (complaint with EN 60601-1 standard) with a fuse and LED. Operating Instructions 6.3.2 Installation direction for a model with wall bracket (personal weighing scale, bariatric scale, wheelchair scale) MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...

  • Page 24: Mains Socket

    Power supply is carried out by means of the external mains adapter which also pro- vides separation between mains and a scale. The printed voltage value must be compliant with local voltage. Use only admitted and original KERN mains adapters compliant with EN 60601-1 standard. 6.5 Battery operation/ Rechargable battery operation (optional)

  • Page 25: Battery Operation

    6.5.1 Battery operation On models where the back of the display unit is not directly accessible, remove the two black rotary knobs from both sides of the display unit in order to open the battery compartment and remove the display unit from the holder. ...
  • Page 26  Insert battery holder with the inserted batteries into the display unit Ensure that the cables are not squeezed  Close the battery cover If the batteries are run down, "LO" appears in the display. To turn off, press the button and immediately change the batteries.

  • Page 27: Rechargeable Battery Operation (Optional)

    6.5.2 Rechargeable battery operation (optional) When an optional rechargeable battery is used, proceed as follows: On models where the back of the display unit is not directly accessible, remove the two black rotary knobs from both sides of the display unit in order to open the battery compartment and remove the display unit from the holder.
  • Page 28  Carefully insert the rechargeable bat- tery block and insert plug into connec- tion CN 3 Ensure that the cables are not squeezed  Close the battery cover If the rechargeable battery is exhausted, „LO“ is displayed. The rechargeable battery is loaded via the provided plug-in power supply unit (loading time 23 h for a complete loading).

  • Page 29: Initial Start-Up

    6.6 Initial start-up To obtain accurate weighing results with electronic scales, the appropriate operating temperature is to be provided for them (refer to „Warm-up time”, section 1). During warm-up the scale must be connected to power supply and switched on (mains socket or batteries).

  • Page 30: Operation

    7 Operation 7.1 Operation elements - 20 keys of the terminal 7.1.1 Display 7.1.2 Display view Display Description Scale zero display: If the scale does not show exactly [ 0 ] zero value although the scale pan is unloaded, press the [ 0 ] key.

  • Page 31: Overview Of Keyboard

    PRE-TARE Initially set tare value is active.  The net weight is displayed.  WEIGHT The present weight value is displayed.  7.1.3 Overview of keyboard Description ON/OFF Switching on/off the scale PRINT Data transmission via interface Determination of Body Mass Index HOLD Hold function / determination of stable weighing value ...

  • Page 32: Using Scale

    8 Using scale 8.1 Weighing  Switch on the scale with the [ON/OFF] key. The diagnostic scale self-check is performed and then the software version is displayed. The scale is ready for weighing when the „0,00 kg” weight display is shown. Direction: The [ 0 ] key makes it possible to zero the scale if necessary and at any time.

  • Page 33: Hold Function

    8.3 HOLD function The scale is provided with the integrated hold function (determination of average value). It enables people to be weighed accurately although they are not still on the scale plate. Note: Determination of average value is not possible when a person moves too much.

  • Page 34: Classification Of Bmi Values

    8.4.1 Classification of BMI values 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). Category BMI (kg/m Risk of diseases accompanying overweight Underweight <...

  • Page 35: Pre-Tare Function With 5 Memories

    8.5.1 PRE-TARE function with 5 memories Owing to this function it is possible to store 5 Pre-Tare values (e.g. for different wheelchairs), and then call up them if necessary. Saving PRE-Tare values: To enable a later calling up values from the memory, they are to be entered into the memory first.

  • Page 36: Printing Function

    Printing Pre-Tare memory (refer also to section 8.6): To do this, press the PRE-Tare key repeatedly until the display will show the „ni” (M) symbol. Short pressing the PRINT key will activate printing of the values saved in 5 memo- ries.

  • Page 37: Error Messages

    9 Error messages The following messages can be shown on the display during switching on or using the scale. ERRL: Too small weight on the scale. ooooo: The scale plate was loaded during switching on the scale. Unload the scale plate.

  • Page 38: Service, Maintenance

    10.2 Service, maintenance The device may only be operated and maintained by trained service technicians who are authorised by KERN. Disconnect the scale from mains supply before its opening. 10.3 Disposal Disposal of packaging and device must be carried out by an operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the device is used.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting The scale should be switched off for a short time following an interruption in the pro- gram sequence and disconnected from mains supply. It is then necessary to repeat the weighing process from the beginning. Interruption Possible cause Weight display is not illumi- The scale is not switched on.

  • Page 40: Verification

    12 Verification If a scale is verified, then a verification office or manufacturer puts a verification mark and one or several seals (seals are damaged during removal) on or in the housing. Therefore, scale adjusting without a seal loss is not possible. 12.1 Adjusting Observe stable environmental conditions.
  • Page 41 Press the [TARE] key, the display will show the present numerical value.  Then press the [ENTER] key. Press the [HOLD] key. Press the [TARE] key. Enter the required calibration weight value (refer to chapter 1, „Technical data”): Select the item to be changed with the HOLD key and set its numerical value with the [TARE] key.

  • Page 42: Adjustment Key And Seals

    12.2 Adjustment key and seals When verification of a scale is finished, the positions indicated on the scale are sealed. Verification of a scale without a seal is invalid. Position of seals: 1. Backside 2. Battery compartment MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...
  • Page 43 3. MPS 4. MXS 5. MWS ´ 6. MTS MPS / MTS / MXS / MWS-BA-e-1215...

  • Page 44: Checking The Scale Settings Concerning Scale Verification

    Position of adjustment switch: Position of adjustment switch Status 1. left side not documented adjustment position - adjustment is 2. centre possible verification position – adjustment locking 3. right side 12.3 Checking the scale settings concerning scale verification To start the adjustment function, a scale is to be switched over into the service mode.
  • Page 45 Navigation in menu:  When the scale is switched on, press and hold the [ 0 ] key pressed for about 3 seconds until the display shows successively the „SETUP” and „UNIT” symbol.  Press the [TARE] key repeatedly until the required function is displayed. ...

  • Page 46: Validity Period Of Verification (Present Status In Germany)

    Description: Weight unit: kg Scale divisions, weighing range (max.) and read-out (d) Selection of multi-range / single-range scale Single-range scale Multi-range scale Filter: fast / normal / slow Automatic zero tracking: 0,25 d/ 0,5 d/ 1 d/ 3 d/ OFF Stabilisation range: 0,25 d/ 0,5 d/ 1 d/ 3 d/ OFF Zero range: 2% / 100% Overload range: 9 d / 2%...

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