Rice Lake 610-10-2 Technical & Operating Instructions

Rice Lake Neonatal Scale

To be the best by every measure

610-10-2 Series

Technical &Operating

Instructions

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Contents

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

2.0 Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2

3.0 Scale Setup.................................................................................................................................. 4

4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 6

5.0 Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Numeric Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6.0 Troubleshooting & Testing........................................................................................................... 8

6.1 Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 10

7.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8.0 Specifications............................................................................................................................ 11

For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 12

Neonatal Scale Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 13

© 2010 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

November 2010

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1.0 Introduction

The Rice Lake Neonatal Scale provides precise weighing of babies and neonates. Highly sophisticated
microprocessor technology allows accurate, reliable, and repeatable weighments every time. Movement
compensation technology eliminates errors caused by spontaneous movement of the baby and the weight display
can be displayed in pounds/ounces or in kilograms.

This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at
www.ricelake.com/health. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company

Figure 1-1. Rice Lake Neonatal Scale

With the Rice Lake Neonatal Scale, there are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent injury to the
baby and damage to your scale. Please follow these instructions carefully;

• Do not transport the scale while the infant is on the weighing tray.

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

• 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 and frequencies than specified could damage your equipment.

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2.0 Assembly Instructions

The Rice Lake Neonatal Scale comes with three pieces. Those pieces include:

• Weighing tray

• Base assembly

•Power supply

Remove each part to be assembled from its carton and unwrap the packing material carefully to prevent
scratching the unit’s parts.

Figure 2-1. Neonatal Assembled Parts

1. Place the base assembly on a sturdy, flat surface.

2. Attach the weighing tray to the base assembly.

3. Plug in the power supply.

Power Supply

The Rice Lake Neonatal Scale has a 120VAC or 230VAC adaptor to use when power is not readily available. The
AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2. AC Power Connection Site

The Rice Lake Neonatal Scale is also capable of running on its internal sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery if
no additional power source is available. The battery life is approximately 75 hours. If the

LO Bat indicator is

showing on the display, recharge battery or connect the scale to an AC power source as soon as possible for
accurate weighing.

Battery Charging

When the scale is on, the BAT display indicates that the scale battery requires recharging. The scale should be
connected to an AC power source.

Figure 2-3. Low Battery Display Location

When the AC adaptor is connected to a power source, the rechargeable battery goes into recharge mode.

NOTE: To maintain battery longevity we recommend you charge it on a regular basis rather than waiting until it is fully
discharged.

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3.0 Scale Setup

Figure 3-1. Neonatal Display

Use the following table to identify what each part of the display does.

Item Description Function

1 ON-OFF key

One short push for On
One short push for Off

2 REWEIGH key

One short push

3 ZERO key

When the scale is turned on, use one short
push

4 Kg/Lb key

One short push

5 BAT indicator When the scale is on, this display indicates

6 ZERO indicator When the scale is on, this display indicates

7 6-Digit LCD Digital display The LCD displays the infant weight in

8 CHARGE indicator This is displayed when the scale is on and is

9 LB indicator When the scale is on, this display indicates

10 KG indicator When the scale is on, this display indicates

This key turns the scale on and off

This key allows repeated reweighing of an
infant

This zeros the digital display prior to
weighing. It enables the cancellation (tare) of
weight of blankets or other accessories on
the scale.

This key selects either pounds/ounces or
kilograms

that the scale battery requires recharging.
The scale should be connected to an AC
power source.

that the scale is stable and ready for use

pounds/ounces or kilograms and shown by
the LB or KG indicator on the right side of
the display. When the REWEIGH key is

depressed, the display will blink until
the infant’s weight is determined.

connected to an AC power source and the
battery is in the charging process

that the scale is weighing in pounds/ounces

that the scale is weighing in kilograms

Table 3-1. Front Panel, Showing Annunciators

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Use the following steps to set up your Rice Lake Neonatal Scale when you initially power it up.

1. To operate the unit using the AC adaptor, plug the AC adaptor cable into the back of the scale as shown
in Figure 2-2 2, and the AC adaptor plugs into a power source.

2. Press the

3. When the self test function is complete, the digital display should read:

ON-OFF key to turn on the scale.

0-00.00 if set up in Lb/Oz or 0.000

if set up to read in Kg. The Charge indicator should also be illuminated on the display up until the battery
is fully charged.

4. Place a weight (not exceeding 30 lbs) on the scale. The digital display should blink until the
weight calculation is complete.

5. Press the

6. Pressing the

Kg-Lb key to select the weight mode, either in pounds/ounces or kilograms.

REWEIGH key forces the scale to recompute the weight of the item on the scale.

7. Remove the weight from the scale. The digital display will continue to show the weight of the item that
was on the scale.

8. Press the

ZERO key and the display will return back to zero.

9. Disconnect the scale from the AC power source. The scale will automatically switch over to battery
power and if a rechargeable battery is in use, the

NOTES:

Charge indicator will turn off.

• If the setup procedure failed, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. If the problem is not
resolved, refer to a qualified service provider.

• The rechargeable batteries automatically go into recharge mode when the AC adaptor is connected to the
power source. When the cable is inserted into the power source, the LED light up red which is located to
the left hand side of the cable on the back of the indicator. When the battery is completely recharged, the
LED changes from red to green.

• After the procedure, if you are using a rechargeable battery, connect the scale to an AC power source for
at least eight hours to recharge the battery.

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4.0 Scale Operation

The Rice Lake Neonatal Scale can accurately weigh neonates and babies up to 30 lbs. Use the following steps to
weigh a baby.

1. Press the

2. Wait until the

3. Place a pad on the weighing tray. Make sure that the edges of the pad are on the tray and are not touching
the surface on which the scale is positioned.

4. Press the

5. Place the infant on the scale. The display will blink until the weight of the infant is determined.

6. Press the

7. Remove the infant from the scale. The digital display should continue to read the infant’s weight until

REWEIGH or the ZERO key is pressed.

NOTE: If the scale is not used for five minutes, it switches off to save battery life and power. To restart the scale, press
the ON-OFF key.

ON-OFF key to turn the scale on.

0-00.0 (if set up in Lb/Oz) appears on the digital display or 0.000 if set up in Kg.

ZERO key to cancel the weight of the pad or other accessory that is on the weighing tray.

REWEIGH key to weigh the infant again (used to achieve a more accurate result).

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5.0 Calibration

The Rice Lake Neonatal Scale is pre-calibrated from the factory. But if you need to calibrate the scale, the scale
must be turned on. Once the scale is turned on, press the
keys until

LOAD appears on the display alternating with the suggested weight for calibration.

The following chart illustrates the calibration procedure.

Step Function Display Available Parameters

REWEIGH and ZERO keys simultaneously. Hold those

1 Turn the scale on.

While START is
displayed, press and
hold the Kg-Lb and
REWEIGH keys until
CAL is displayed.

2 Sets the value of the

Enters into calibration
mode

calibration weight you are
going to use for
calibrating the span value
of the scale

StArt The scale automatically advances to Step 2

LOAd <-> XXX.X Use the numeric data entry as explained in

the numeric data entry section, to change
the value.
To advance to the next function, press the
REWEIGH key.

CLEAr Clear the platform and be sure of the

scale’s stability.
To advance to the next function, press the
REWEIGH key.

- - - - - ­PUT <-> XXXX

CAL
FAC tOr <-> XXXX

SAvE The scale displays that it has saved that

dONE To save the new calibration, press the

StArt
XXXX

Place the requested weight on the scale.
This will display for a few seconds.
To advance to the next function, press the
REWEIGH key.

This will be displayed for a few seconds
and shows the current calibration factor.
To advance to the next function, press the
REWEIGH key.

calibration value.
Remove the calibration load from the tray.
To advance to the next function, press the

REWEIGH key.

REWEIGH key.

Remove the weight from the scale and the
display now is ready and reads 0000.00

5.1 Numeric Data Entry

Use the ZERO key to change the numeric data entry while setting up the various configuration parameters and
while in calibration mode.

Use the following steps:

1. Press and hold the

2. Release the

3. A double click on the

4. Repeat steps 1-3 until the desired number is reached.

Kg-Lb key, the rightmost digit on the display will begin to increment.

Kg-Lb key to stop the increments.

Kg-Lb key will cause the right hand digit to move one place to the left.

Table 5-1. Calibration Menu

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6.0 Troubleshooting & Testing

Refer to the following instructions to check and correct any failure before consulting service personnel.

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

Scale does not turn on when using the
rechargeable battery

Scale does not turn on Dead battery Connect the scale to a power source

Questionable weight or the scale does
not zero

The display shows a STOP message The load on the scale exceeds the

The display shows LO Bat message The rechargeable battery is low Recharge the battery according to

The display shows -------- message The load is in under-load condition Make sure the weighing tray is placed on

The display shows Err message as detailed in the table below

Err 2 Low saturation state (low A/D) The load cell is not connected properly.

Err 3 High saturation state (high A/D) See Err 2

Err 6 Unstable weight. Cannot calibrate Check the load cells’ mechanical

Err 7 Mathematical error; division by zero.

Dead battery Connect the scale to a power source

Faulty electrical outlet Use a different electrical outlet

Bad power supply Replace adaptor

External object is interfering with the scale Remove the infant/interfering object from

the weighing tray from the scale

Display did not show 0.0 before weighing Remove the infant, zero the scale and

begin the weighing process again

Scale is not placed on a level surface Place the scale on a stable surface and

begin the weighing process again

The weighing tray is not placed properly Place the weighing tray in its proper place

Scale is out of calibration Check the weight with a known weight

value

Remove the excess weight and use the

capacity

Cannot calculate the calibration factor

scale according to its stated limit

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the base properly

Check the cables and mechanical
connections. If the problem persists,
replace the load cells.

surroundings and see that nothing
touches them and that the cables are
properly welded.

Will show then trying to calibrate with no
calibration weights on the scale

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Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Table

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The test mode menu is a special mode used for checking the systems’ state and for troubleshooting. Entry into
this mode is possible only when the scale is turned off. To access the test mode parameter, press and hold the

REWEIGH key when starting the unit. Alternating between the parameters is performed by pressing the REWEIGH

key.

Figure 6-1. Test Mode Menu Structure

Table 6-2 lists the various display messages when testing the scale.

NOTE: < - > means that you can toggle between two values.

Step Function Display Available Parameters

1 With the scale turned

off, simultaneously
press the REWEIGH
and ON/OFF keys

2 Identifies the software IDIdEnt < - > 10999 Press the REWEIGH key to advance to

3 Shows the current

4 Shows the current A/D

5 Checks for current

6 This function sends the

This enters into the test
mode of the scale.

weight value

value

battery level

unit back into test
mode again to cycle
through the menus
again.

Table 6-2. Test Mode Menu

StArt The scale automatically advances to Step

2.

the next function

tESt < - > 0.0 To advance to the next function, press the

REWEIGH key.

A-d < - > XXXX To advance to the next function, press the

REWEIGH key.

bAt < - > XXX or nO bAt If the nO bAt is displayed, there are not

batteries in the unit.
To advance to the next function, press the
REWEIGH key.

FACtOr < - > XXXXX Go through the menu system again or to

exit test mode, press the ON-OFF key to
turn off the indicator.

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7.0 Maintenance

The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the Rice Lake Neonatal Scale.
Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should be performed by qualified service
personnel.

7.1 Basic Maintenance

Before the first use of the scale and after periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If
the scale does not operate correctly, contact qualified service personnel.

Go through the following steps for basic maintenance.

1. Check the overall appearance of the entire scale for any obvious signs of damage, abuse, etc.

2. Inspect the condition of the AC adaptor for cord cracking or fraying, or for broken or bent prongs.

7.2 Cleaning

Proper care and cleaning is essential to ensure a long life of accurate and effective operation. Before beginning
the cleaning process, disconnect the scale from the AC power source.

1. Clean all external surfaces with a clean, damp cloth or tissue. Mild soap and water solution may be used.
Dry with a clean soft cloth.

2. Do not immerse the scale into cleaning or other liquid solutions.

3. Do not use Isopropyl alcohol or other solutions to clean the display surface.

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8.0 Specifications

Capacity and Graduation: 0 - 5 Lb x 0.05 oz (0 - 2 Kg x 1 g)

5 - 12 Lb x 0.1 oz (2 - 6 Kg x 5 g)
12 - 30 Lb x 0.2 oz (6 - 15 Kg x 5 g)

Power Requirements: 120 VAC-9VDC-50Hz / 230 VAC-9VDC-50Hz

Environmental: Operating temperature: 50 to +95ºF (10 to +35ºC)

Storage temperature: 32 to +122ºF (0 to +50ºC)
Humidity: 85% relative humidity

Dimensions: 22 x 16 x 7.75" (56 x 40.5 x 20 cm)

Weight: 21 Lb (9.5 Kg)

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For More Information

System Manuals

• Rice Lake Neonatal Scale Operation Instructions, PN 103987

Literature

• Medical Scales - Neonatal Scale 4 Color, PN 106420

Web Site

• http://www.ricelake.com/health

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Knowledgeable customer service representatives are available 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and
8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. (CST)

Telephone

• Sales/Technical Support 800-472-6703

• Canadian and Mexican Customers 800-321-6703

• International 715-234-9171

Immediate/Emergency Service

For immediate assistance call toll-free 1-800-472-6703 (Canadian and Mexican customers please call
1-800-321-6703). If you are calling after standard business hours and have an urgent scale outage or emergency,
press 1 to reach on-call personnel.

Fax

Fax Number 715-234-6967

Email

• US sales and product information at [email protected]

• International (non-US) sales and product information at [email protected]

Mailing Address

Rice Lake Weighing Systems

230 West Coleman Street

Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA

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Neonatal Scale Limited Warranty

Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a
Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by
the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship for two years.

RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized
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fails to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the
warranty period subject to the following conditions:

• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a
detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.

• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to
prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a
publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS
Equipment Return Department.

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not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or
improper testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.

• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than RLWS or its
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