Rice Lake 161819, 194732, 161786 User Manual

RL150-10-6 Digital Physician Scale

150-10-6 Waist Level

Software Revision 11439

Technical Manual

162342 Rev A

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

3.1 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.2 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.0 Scale Configuration ................................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Programming Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5.2 Default Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 Scale Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.0 Test Menu................................................................................................................................... 16

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7.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 17

7.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.2 Communication Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2.1 Escape Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.2.2 Maintenance Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.3 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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8.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 24

9.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 24

9.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.0 Rice Lake Digital Scale Specifications..................................................................................... 25

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.

September 2014

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1.0 Introduction

The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements. The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale comes equipped with a built-in height rod, a handle and two heavy-duty rear wheels for easy portability.

This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at www.ricelakehealth.com. Technical information on these products and other medical products are available on the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website.

Figure 1-1. Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale (RL150-10-6)

2.0 Safety

Important

Caution

Warning

With the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale there are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the user and damage to your scale.

2.1 Safety Signals

Safety Signal Definitions:

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous sit moderate injury.

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

n that, if not avoided, may result in minor or

uatio

2.2 Safety Precautions

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand instructions in the manual. Failure to follow the in result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands the following safety information. Please f these instructions carefully.

• Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.

• For accurate weighing, the scale mus

t be placed on a flat, stable surface.

• Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it.

• W

eight exceeding the maximum capacity (550 lb/25

• Operating at voltages and frequencies other than sp If the

•

LO Bat indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC

0 kg) may damage your scale.

ecified could damage the equipment.

power source as soon as possible.

• To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly.

•

Avoid contact with excessive moisture.

• Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operat

• Do not jump up and down on the scale.

• Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.

• Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.

• These scales are used to determine weight of pe Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.

•

ople while standing.

• People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by anot using this scale.

Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.

•

• Do not use this scale when your body/feet are wet, such as after taking a ba

structions or heed the warnings could

e this scale.

th.

ollow

her person when

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3.0 Scale Assembly

Important

3.1 Unpacking Your Scale

Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale.

Parts contained in the shipping box include:

• The scale which includes the scale base and

• Operation manual CD containing USB driver

•

• White box labeled

• Wheels (2)

• Wheel hinge (1)

• Pan head screws (8)

• AA batteries (6)

All component parts have been wrapped in plastic. Remove the plastic and set aside.

Parts Inside which contains the following:

3.2 Repacking

If the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the scale back.

Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.

attached column

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale

Use the following steps to set up the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale.

Tools needed for setup include:

• Phillips head screwdriver

Use the following steps to set up the scale. Move the scale into the area where the weighing process w

the most accurate weighments.

1. Locate the operator’s manual from inside the box and set aside as it will provide inst proper scale

2. Carefully lift the scale out of the packaging material; lift it out by th

removal and set up.

The scale base and scale column are connected by cable and require great care when removing from the box so that the cabling does not get damaged.

ill occur. Place the scale on a hard, level surface for

e scale base.

ructions on the

Figure 3-1. Cabling Connecting the Scale Platform and Scale Column

3. Gently thread loose cabling through the top of the scale column to eliminate any excess cable at the

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bottom of the column. This will eliminate the chance of pinching the cable as the column is being connected to the scale base.

4. Attach the scale column to the base as shown in Figure 3-2 making sure not to pinch the cable.

Figure 3-2. Attaching the Scale Column to the Scale Base

5. Using the enclosed screws, attach the column to the scale base as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3. Attach with Screws

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Wheel Assembly

Plug connector into upper column.

Note

Make sure that screw holes are lined up.

Attach the wheel assembly to the scale prior to connecting the second column. To attach the wheels, use the following steps.

1. Attach the two wheels to the wheel assembly rod, as shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4. Attach Wheel Assembly

2. Attach the wheel assembly to the scale using a Phillips head screw and tighten with a screwdriver.

Attach Second Column to First Column

Once the wheel assembly is attached, finish the scale assembly using the following steps.

Ensure that the cable is extending through the top of the lower column so that it can be plugged into the second (upper) column.

Figure 3-5. Extend Cable Through Scale Column

3. Once the cable is connected, insert and slide the upper column onto the lower column as shown in Figure 3-6, making sure that the screw holes are lined up and that the cable does not get pinched.

4. Insert two screws and tighten using a Phillips head screwdriver.

Figure 3-6. Insert Upper Column into Lower Column

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Inserting Batteries

Connect the optional AC power adapter.

RS-232 Connection explained in Section 7.0.

The six AA batteries that come with the scale offer an average of 25 hours of continuous use.

To install the batteries,

1. Open the battery chamber cover by loosening the thumb screw Insert batteries as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7. Batteries in Battery Chamber

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

AC Power Connections

Use the optional 120 VAC adapter or 230 VAC adapter when power is available. The optional AC power adapter plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 3-8.

Leveling the Scale

Use level bubble to check for level and adjust feet as needed.

On a flat surface, adjust scale feet until the bubble indicates that the scale is level.

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Figure 3-8. Power Connection

Figure 3-9. Bubble Indicates Scale is Level

4.0 Scale Operation

BMI

CLEAR

ENTER

LB/KG

Hold

Release

Zero

On/Off

The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale display has various front panel keys as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1. Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale Front Panel Display Keys

Key Descriptions

Table 4-1 describes each of the key functions.

Key Name Function

On/Off Switches the scale on or off.

Print LB/KG

Zero Clears the weight off the scale and returns it to zero.

Hold Release

BMI Enables the user to access the BMI (Body Mass Index) function.

CLEAR Allows the user to return to normal weighing when the BMI value is being

ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode.

Print — A long key press will send data out from the RS-232 and USB ports. LB/KG — A short key press allows the user to toggle between kilograms and pounds providing that

Hold & Release —The first press holds the most current weight value shown on the display. A second press releases the weight value shown.

displayed.

it’s enabled in configuration mode.

Table 4-1. Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale Key Functions

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