Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
email: info@kern-sohn.com
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
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Operating instructions
Baby weighing scale
MBB-M-BA-e-1314
KERN MBB-M
Version 1.4 02/2013
Operating instructions
Baby weighing scale
Table of Contents
1 Technical Data ............................................................................................... 4
2 Declaration of conformity ............................................................................. 5
2.1 Explanation of the graphic symbols ....................................................................................... 5
3 Basic Information (General) .......................................................................... 7
3.1 Specific function ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Proper use ................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Improper Use............................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Monitoring of Test Resources ................................................................................................. 8
4 Basic Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 9
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual .................................................. 9
4.2 Personnel training .................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Preventing contamination ....................................................................................................... 9
5 Appliance overview ..................................................................................... 10
6 Overview of displays ................................................................................... 11
7 Keyboard overview ...................................................................................... 12
8 Transportation & Storage ............................................................................ 13
8.1 Testing upon acceptance ...................................................................................................... 13
8.2 Packaging / return transport ................................................................................................. 13
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9 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ..................................................... 14
9.1 Installation Site, Location of Use .......................................................................................... 14
9.2 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 14
9.3 Scope of supply ...................................................................................................................... 15
9.4 Assembly and erection .......................................................................................................... 15
9.5 Assemble the wall bracket ..................................................................................................... 16
9.6 Stand assembly (optional) ..................................................................................................... 17
9.7 Battery operation .................................................................................................................... 17
9.8 Rechargeable battery operation (optional) .......................................................................... 18
9.9 Connecting the power supply ............................................................................................... 20
9.10 Initial Commissioning ............................................................................................................ 20
10 Menu overview ............................................................................................. 21
11 Operation ...................................................................................................... 22
11.1 Weighing ................................................................................................................................. 22
11.2 Taring ....................................................................................................................................... 22
11.3 Hold function (Standstill function) ....................................................................................... 23
12 Error messages ............................................................................................ 24
13 Service, maintenance, disposal .................................................................. 25
13.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................... 25
13.2 Service, maintenance ............................................................................................................. 25
13.3 Disposal ................................................................................................................................... 25
14 Instant help ................................................................................................... 26
15 Verification ................................................................................................... 27
15.1 Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 27
15.2 Adjustment controls and seals ............................................................................................. 29
15.3 Checking the balance verification settings ......................................................................... 30
15.3.1 Menu overview in service mode (adjustment switch in adjustment position) ....................... 30
15.4 Navigation in the menu .......................................................................................................... 31
15.4.1 Exit menu and save .............................................................................................................. 31
15.5 Verification validity period (current status in G) ................................................................. 34
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Recommended adjustment
weight, (Class)
Stabilization time (typical)
max. 80 % (not condensing)
Line adapter 15V / 300 mA ( EN60601-1)
Battery operation 6 x 1.5V, size AA
Operating life 98 h
After 3 min without load change, adjustable
Housing display unit
(B x D x H) mm
Calibrated in accordance
with 90/384/EEC
Medical product in
accordance with 93/42/EEC
Category I with measuring function
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Working life 50 h
2 Declaration of conformity
90/384/EEC
Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Directive
This EEC verification mark indicates that these scales are in
conformity with EEC Directive 90 / 384 / EEC for Non-Automatic
Weighing Instruments. Weighing instruments bearing this mark
are approved for medical purposes within the European Union.
Designation of the serial number of every device, applied at the
device and on the packaging
(Number as an example)
Identification of the manufacturing date of the medical product.
Year and month here as example
“Please note the accompanying documents“
or “Observe operating instructions”
Kern & Sohn GmbH
D–72336 Baligen,Germany
www.kern-sohn.com
Identification of manufacturer of medical product including
address
Declaration of conformity: See separate document showing serial number of device
CE marking:
2.1 Explanation of the graphic symbols
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“Electro-medical appliance“
with attachment for type B
Device protection category II
Dispose of old appliances separately from your household
waste!l!
Instead, take them to communal collection points.
Temperature limit indicating the upper and the lower limit
(storage temperature on packaging)
(Temperature serving as an example)
Display of supply voltage for scales with polarity display
(Polarity and values serving as an example)
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3 Basic Information (General)
Weighing instruments have to be verified for the purposes stated
below in accordance with Directive 90/384/EEC. Article 1,
paragraph 4. “Determination of mass in the practice of medicine
that is, weighing patients for reasons of medical supervision
during medical surveillance, examination and treatment.”
Determining the body weight in the medical practice area.
Operated as “non-automatic weighing instrument” which
means that you have to carefully put he baby in the centre of
the weighing pan. Once a steady display value is shown, you
can read the weight value.
No contraindication known
Scales fitted with a serial interface may only be connected to
appliances in compliance with Directive EN60601-1.
To prevent babies lying on the weighing pan from falling off the
scale, they must be watched all the time. Please observe note
on weighing pan!
3.1 Specific function
3.2 Proper use
These scales serve as a means of determining the weight of babies in medical
treatment rooms. The scales are suitable for recognising, preventing and controlling
illnesses.
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3.3 Improper Use
Do not use these scales for dynamic weighing processes.
Do not leave permanent load on the balance. This may damage the measuring
system.
-Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the weighing
pan, 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. It should be noted that a flammable mixture of anesthetics and oxygen or
laughing gas may occur.
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.
3.4 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
3.5 Monitoring of Test Resources
In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related weighing properties of
the balances 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.
For balances with height measuring rods, we recommend a metrological examination
of the accuracy of the height measuring rod, however, this is not mandatory as the
determination of human body height involves rather large, intrinsic inaccuracies.
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4 Basic Safety Precautions
4.1 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.
The medical staff must apply and follow the operating instructions for proper use
and care of the product.
4.3 Preventing contamination
To prevent cross-contamination (fungal skin infections, …), clean the seating surface
or weighing platform every time.
Recommendation: after a weighing procedure that could potentially result in
contamination (e. g. after weighing that involves direct skin contact).
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Should the balance not display exactly
zero despite empty scale pan, press the
button. Your balance will be set to zero
after a short standby time.
Scales are in a steady state
Illuminates in the event of power supply via
mains adaptor
Hold/Save function active
Net weight will be displayed
Current weight value will be displayed
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