Rice Lake Floor Level Digital Physcian Scale User Manual

RL150-10-7 Digital Floor Level Scale

150-10-7

Software Revision 11439

Technical and Operating

Instructions

132098 - Rev A

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.2 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.3 Preset Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.4 Toggle Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.5 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.0 Scale Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 Programming Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.2 Default Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.3 Scale Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.0 Test Menu................................................................................................................................... 14

7.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 15

7.1 Push-Button Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.2 Communication Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7.2.1 Escape Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7.2.2 Maintenance Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.3 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

8.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 21

9.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 21

9.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

9.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

10.0 Rice Lake Digital Floor Scale Specifications............................................................................ 22

For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 23

Rice Lake Digital Floor Level Scale Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 24

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.

Software revision 11439, September 2013

Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection

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i Rice Lake Digital Floor Level Scale Technical & Operating Instructions

1.0 Introduction

Internet

The Rice Lake Digital Floor Level Scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements. The large stand alone indicator can be placed on a table or floor and has a sturdy built-in bracket for wall mounting.

This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at www.ricelake.com/health. Technical information on these products and other medical products are available on the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.

Figure 1-1. Rice Lake Digital Floor Level Scale (RL150-10-7)

2.0 Safety

Important

Caution

Warning

DANGER

Warning

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 an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous s moderate injury.

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

situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or

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

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 instructions 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 these instructions carefully.

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

• For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.

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

• Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (55

• Operating at voltages and frequencies other tha

• If the

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

0 lb/250 kg) may damage your scale.

n specified could damage the equipment.

power source as soon as possible.

• To avoid cross contamination, the sca

le should be cleaned regularly.

• Avoid contact with excessive moisture.

• Do not allow minors (children) or inexpe

rienced persons to operate this scale.

• Do not jump up and down on the scale.

• Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.

• Use the scale only to determine w

• Do not make alterations or modifications

eight of people while standing.

to the scale.

• People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should alwa 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 bath.

or heed the warnings could

information. Please follow

ys be assisted by another 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 indicator

• Operation manual

• CD containing USB driver

• 6 AA batteries

3.2 Repacking

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

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

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale

Move the scale into the area where the weighing process will occur. Place the scale on a hard, level surface for the most accurate weighments.

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

2. Carefully lift the scale base out of the packaging material.

will provide instructions on the

Inserting Batteries

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 scre

2. Insert batteries into battery chamber as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1. Battery Chamber

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

If an external power supply or USB power is connected, the battery flag

When using battery or USB power supply, the backlight power is deducted to 60%.

on the display is turned off.

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AC Power Connections

Connect the optional AC power adaptor.

Use the optional 120 VAC adaptor or 230 VAC adaptor when power is available. The optional AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2. Power Connection

Leveling the Scale

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

Figure 3-3. Bubble Indicates Scale Is Level

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

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4.0 Scale Operation

On/Off

LB/KG

Zero

Hold

Release

BMI

TARE

CLEAR

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

Figure 4-1. Rice Lake Digital Floor Level 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 after three seconds.

Hold Release

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

TAR E Used to subtract the weight off the scale, example: oxygen tank, other

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

Print — A long key press will send data out from the RS-232 port. LB/KG — A short key press allows the user to toggle between kilograms

pounds providing that it’s enabled in configuration mode.

and There is no toggling while in the BMI mode.

It works only if the current weight is stable and zero up to 2% of full weight.

Hold & Release — The first press holds the most current weight value shown on the display. A second press releases the weight value shown. This key is not active while in BMI mode.

only works if there is a locked weight shown on the display and the BMI function is turned on in the configuration mode.

equipment.

displayed. While in BMI mode, the height display causes the value to return to the

ault of 190.0 cm, 5 ft, 7.5 in.

def

Table 4-1. Rice Lake Digital Floor Level Scale Key Functions

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