Model MB150
Mother-Baby Scale
User Manual
CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
8535-M212-O1 Rev A
10/10
www.detectoscale.com
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 • techsupport@cardet.com
PO BOX 151
PH (417) 673-4631
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WEBB CITY, MO 64870
FAX (417) 673-5001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS
AC POWER ADAPTOR
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY
BABY TRAY INSTALLATION
KEY FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS
LEVEL INDICATOR
WEIGHT UNIT SWITCH
HOW TO USE BMI FEATURE
SETTING THE AUTO-OFF TIME
ERROR MESSAGES
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING! This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the
user will be responsible to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.
You may find the booklet “How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems”
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Request stock No. 001-000-00315-4.
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. Within North America, the device should be
disposed of in accordance with the local laws regarding the disposal of waste electrical and
electronic equipment.
It is everyone’s responsibility to help maintain the environment and
to reduce the effects of hazardous substances contained in electrical
and electronic equipment on human health. Please do your part by
making certain that this device is properly disposed of. The symbol
shown to the right indicates that this device must not be disposed of
in unsorted municipal waste programs.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without expressed written permission, of editorial or
pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to
the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the
preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the information contained
herein. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of application;
however, success and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent upon the individual
accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any
procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or
injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so
entirely at their own risk.
Serial Number ______________________
Date of Purchase ___________________
Purchased From ____________________
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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE
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PRECAUTIONS
Before using this indicator, read this manual
and pay special attention to all "WARNING"
symbols:
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL
WARNING
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INTRODUCTION
The Model MB150 Mother-Baby Scale is a dual purpose battery-operated scale. The scale
has two modes of operation. One mode will weight and compute the BMI (Body Mass Index)
of an adult up to 330lb (150kg). The second mode will weight a baby up to 44lb (20kg). The
scale is also equipped with a removable baby tray to allow weighing small children.
The scale can be used in a fixed location with the included 15VDC AC Power Adapter or it can
be used as a portable scale with six “AA” batteries (not included).
This manual contains information on the operation of this scale. Please read it before
attempting to use the scale and keep it handy for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity/Division:
Tray:
Weight Units:
Function Keys:
Stabilization Time:
Operating
Temperature:
Display:
Power
Requirements:
Dimensions:
Scale:
Tray:
Adult: 330lb x 0.2lb (150kg x 0.1kg)
Baby: 44lb x 0.02lb (20kg x 0.01kg)
Removable to allow scale to weigh small children
lb/kg
Adult: On/Off, Hold/BMI, Tare
Baby: On/Off, Hold, Tare
1 to 2 Seconds
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
1.0" (25 mm) LCD display with 5 active digits
15VDC @ 300mA AC Power Adapter (included) or
Six “AA” alkaline batteries (not included)
23” L x 11” W x 4 3/4” H (585 x 280 x 120 mm)
13 3/8" L x 13" W x 2” H / (340 x 330 x 50 mm)
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