Rice Lake 161784 User Manual

RL-650 Neonatal Scale

Operation Manual

650-10-1

PN 163975 Rev C

Contents

1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1

2.0 Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Safety Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.3 Safety and Information Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.0 Assembly...................................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Unpacking the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3 Setting up the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3.1 Inserting Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3.2 Optional AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.0 Scale Setup.................................................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Display Annunciators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.2 Before Using the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.3 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.4 Hold and Release Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.5 Scale Operation with Manual Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.6 Preset Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................... 9

5.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.2 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6.0 Troubleshooting & Testing......................................................................................................... 12

7.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 13

7.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.0 Specifications............................................................................................................................ 14

 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.

Software revision 11454, January 2016

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1.0 Introduction

The RL-650 Series neonatal scale provides precise weighing of infants and neonates. The scale is equipped with

TM

Motiontrap

, a special motion sensing weighing technology, which compensates for involuntary movement
caused by an active infant. The infant’s weight can be displayed in pounds and ounces or kilograms and grams.
The weight is displayed until reweighing is performed or until the scale zeros out.

Figure 1-1. RL-650 Series Neonatal Scale

Standard Features

• Movement compensation technology

• Two-sided tray with built in measuring tape

• Hold function

•Reweigh

• Kg/Lb toggle key

• RS-232 or USB output

• Auto power-off

• Low battery indication

• Six AA Lithium Ion batteries

Options

•AC Adapter

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Introduction

2.0 Safety

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

WARNING

There are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the baby and damage to your
scale. Follow instructions for installation and usage. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or
injury from incorrect operation or manipulation by the user.

2.1 Safety Signals

Safety Signal Definitions

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to
equipment

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2.2 Safety Precautions

This device is designed and manufactured on the basis of the International Standard for Medical Equipment.

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the safety
information and instructions in the manual. Please follow these instructions carefully.
Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is
your responsibility.

General Safety

Failure to follow the instructions or heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death.

Never leave an infant unattended while on the scale.
Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
Do not transport the scale while the infant is in the weighing tray.
For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
For accurate weighing, verify proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual before each use.
Do not use around flammable liquids.
Operation at other voltages than specified could damage the equipment.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional adapters. Utilizing an adapter not supplied by us voids all warranties.
Do not modify this scale without authorization of the manufacturer.
Ensure weighing tray is secured to scale base prior to placing a neonate/infant in the weighing tray.
To avoid cross contamination, the scale plate must be cleaned regularly and cleaned after each use. Avoid direct skin

contact during weighing. Use disposable paper towels or bed pads for each scale.

2.3 Safety and Information Symbols

The International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) has established a set of symbols for medical electrical
equipment, which classifies a connection and warns of any potential hazards.

The classification of symbols is as follows.

Type BF (Body Protected)
This means that the unit complies with the specified requirements of this standard to provide protection against

electric shock.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The device may be sent back to the manufacturer for recycling or proper disposal after its useful life.
Alternatively, the device must be disposed in accordance with national laws after its useful life.

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