Rice Lake RL150-10-5 User Manual

RL150-10-5 Digital Physician Scale

150-10-5

Software Revision 11439

Technical Manual

126178 - Rev B

Contents

Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.

Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained

by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

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 ........................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.3 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.0 Scale Configuration ................................................................................................................... 11

5.1 Programming Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5.2 Default Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5.3 Scale Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.0 Test Menu................................................................................................................................... 17

7.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 18

7.1 Push-Button Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.2 Communication Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7.2.1 Escape Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7.2.2 Maintenance Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.3 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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

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

9.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 26

Rice Lake Digital Scale Limited Warranty ............................................................................................ 27

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. Software revision 11439

September 2014 Rev B

Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

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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 (RL150-10-5)

Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale Technical Manual

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 s moderate injury.

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

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 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 people while standing.

• Do not make alterations or modifications

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 sc

• Operation manual

• CD containing USB driver

•Height rod

• 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 plas

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.

ale base and attached column

tic and set aside.

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 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 removal and set up.

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

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.

eighing process will occur. Place the scale on a hard, level surface for

it out by the scale base.

ructions on the

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

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

Figure 3-4. Attach Wheel Assembly

embly rod, as shown in Figure 3-4.

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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Height Rod Installation

Use the following steps to install the height rod assembly.

1. The height rod comes in two pieces. Connect the two pieces together.

2. Slide the assembled height rod from the top of the column in the slot loca

ted on the front of the scale as

shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7. Height Rod Assembly

3. To use the height rod, pull up on the height rod using the plastic cap located at the top of the height rod as shown in Figure 3-7.

4. Swing the height adjustment lever into

a horizontal position according to the person to be measured. The person being measured needs to stand straight with the height adjustment lever just touching the top of the person’s head.

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 as shown in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8. Batteries in Battery Chamber

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

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AC Power Connections

Connect the optional AC power adapter.

RS-232 Connection explained in Section 7.0.

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 3-9.

Figure 3-9. Power Connection

Leveling the Scale

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

Figure 3-10. 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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