KERN MPB, KERN MXS, MPB 300K100, MPB 300K100P, MXS 300K100 Operating Manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH

Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
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Operating Manual

Personal balance without / with stand, adipose balance

KERN MPB / MXS

Version 1.0
08/2008
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KERN MPB 300K100
KERN MPB 300K100P
KERN MXS 300K100

Version 1.0 08/2008

Operating Manual
Personal balance, personal balance with stand,

Adipose balance

Table of Contents

1 Technical Data__________________________________________________ 4
2 Basic Information (General)_______________________________________ 5

2.1 Proper use_______________________________________________________ 5

2.2 Improper Use ____________________________________________________ 5

2.3 Warranty ________________________________________________________ 5

2.4 Monitoring of Test Resources _______________________________________ 6

3 Basic Safety Precautions_________________________________________ 7

3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual________________ 7

3.2 Personnel training ________________________________________________ 7

4 Transportation & Storage_________________________________________ 7

4.1 Testing upon acceptance __________________________________________ 7

4.2 Packaging _______________________________________________________ 7

5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning _____________________________ 8

5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ____________________________________ 8

5.2 Unpacking _______________________________________________________ 9

5.2.1 Balance assembly and installation _________________________________________ 9

5.2.2 Scope of delivery _____________________________________________________ 12

5.2.3 Assembly instructions for models with wall fixing device _______________________ 12

5.3 Mains connection ________________________________________________ 13

5.4 Battery operation (insertion and removal) ____________________________ 13

5.5 Initial Commissioning ____________________________________________ 13

5.6 Adjustment _____________________________________________________ 13

5.6.1 Procedure when adjusting ______________________________________________ 13

5.7 Menu overview __________________________________________________ 16

6 Operation_____________________________________________________ 18

6.1 Controls 4-button terminal ________________________________________ 18

6.1.1 Display _____________________________________________________________ 18

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6.1.2 Keyboard overview____________________________________________________ 19

7 Using the balance______________________________________________ 20

7.1 Weighing _______________________________________________________ 20

7.2 Taring__________________________________________________________ 20

7.3 Hold function (Standstill function) __________________________________ 21

7.4 Calculation of the Body Mass Index _________________________________ 21

7.4.1 Classification of BMI values _____________________________________________ 22

8 Error message_________________________________________________ 23
9 Service, maintenance, disposal___________________________________ 23

9.1 Cleaning _______________________________________________________ 23

9.2 Service, maintenance_____________________________________________ 23

9.3 Disposal________________________________________________________ 23

10 Instant help _________________________________________________ 24

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1 Technical Data

KERN MPB300K100 / P MXS300K100

Readability (d) 100 g
Weighing range (max) 300 kg 300kg
Recommended adjust-

ment weight, (Class)

200 kg

(M2)

200 kg

(M2)
Stabilization time (typical) 2 – 3 sec.
Warm-up time 10 min

Mains adapter 9V / 100 mA

Electric Supply

Battery operation 6 x 1.5V, size AA

Service life 170h
Auto Off After 3 min without load change (adjustable)
Operating temperature + 5°C … + 35°C
Storage temperature - 20°C … + 60°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)
Platform (B x D x H )mm

315x300x60 550 x 550x80

Terminal (B x T x H) mm

210 x 110 x 48

Balance ready for opera­tion
(B x D x H) mm

Without stand: 315x300x60

with stand: 315x440x1010

550 x 550x80

Weight kg (net) Without stand: 4.0

with stand : 5.8

14.0

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2 Basic Information (General)

2.1 Proper use

These balance is used to calculate the weight of people in the private sphere.
Utilisation of this balance in the medical field is not permissible.
A person must stand on the weighing plate for the weighing procedure. As soon as a
stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.

When using balance with height measurement, ensure that the top flap is turned
downwards immediately after use in order to avoid risk of injury.

The balance should be checked for correct condition prior to each utilisation by a
person familiar with proper operation of the balance.

2.2 Improper Use

Do not use balance for dynamic weighings. In the event that small quantities are re­moved or added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be dis­played due to the “stability compensation“ in the balance. (Example: Slowly draining
fluids from a container on the balance. )
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. This may damage the measuring
system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance,
minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. This could cause dam­age to the balance.
Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weigh­ing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.

2.3 Warranty

Warranty claims shall be voided in case

 Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
 The appliance is used outside the described uses
 The appliance is modified or opened
 mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
 natural wear and tear
 The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
 The measuring system is overloaded
 Dropping the balance

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2.4 Monitoring of Test Resources

In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the bal­ance and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The responsi­ble user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test. Infor­mation is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the
monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In
KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be
calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.

Using measuring technology to check the accuracy of the measuring device is rec­ommended for personal balances with body height measurement but is not abso­lutely essential as the calculation of the human body height is always subject to a
great deal of inaccuracy.

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3 Basic Safety Precautions

3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual

Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you
are already familiar with KERN balances.

3.2 Personnel training

The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.

4 Transportation & Storage

4.1 Testing upon acceptance

When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appli­ance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.

4.2 Packaging

Keep all parts of the original packaging in case you need to return the appliance.
Only use original packaging for returning.
Before sending, disconnect all connected cables and loose/movable parts.
Attach possibly existing transport safeguards. Secure all parts e.g. weighing platform,
power pack, stand, operating panel etc. against slipping and damage.

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5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning

5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use

The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in
common conditions of use.
You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.

Therefore, observe the following for the installation site:

- Place the balance on a firm, level surface;

- Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation caused by installing

next to a radiator or in the direct sunlight;

- Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open windows and doors;

- Avoid jarring during weighing;

- Protect the balance against high humidity, vapors and dust;

- Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time.

Non-permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance)
may occur if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment.
In this case, acclimatize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room
temperature.

- Avoid static charge of the balance and of the person to be weighed.

- Avoid contact with water.

If electro-magnetic fields or static charge occur, or if the power supply is unstable
major deviations on the display (incorrect weighing results) are possible. In that case,
the location must be changed.

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