Rice Lake Weighing Systems Low-Profile Floor Scale USER MANUAL

160-10-7N

Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale

Software Version 11525

Operation Manual

PN 193841 Rev CAugust 18, 2022

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Revision History

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.

Revision History

This section tracks and describes the current and previous manual revisions for awareness of major updates and when the
updates took place.

Revision Date Description

C August 18, 2022 Established a revision history; formatted content to match other medical manuals; software version 11525

Table i. Revision Letter History

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Contents

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

1.1 FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.0 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1.1 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.2 Setting Up Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.2.1 Leveling the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3.1 Load Cell Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3.2 Insert Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3.3 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.1 Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.3 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.4 Preset Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.5 Toggle Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.6 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.6.1 LB Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.6.2 KG Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.0 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 Push-button Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.2 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5.0 Sealing of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5.1 NTEP Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5.2 Measurement Canada Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Introduction

1.0 Introduction

The 160-10-7N low-profile digital athletic scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight
measurements. The large, stand-alone indicator can be placed on a table or the floor. It can also be mounted to a wall using the
sturdy, built-in bracket. The 160-10-7N low-profile digital athletic scale is an NTEP-certified device that provides the highest
possible accuracy when weight is a critical factor.

Manuals, resources and warranties are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at

www.ricelake.com/health

1.1 FCC Compliance

United States

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la Class A prescites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

WARNING

IMPORTANT

1.2 Safety

Safety Definitions:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

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

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption
to and loss of data.

General Safety

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.

Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.

Ensure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands all safety information.

Do not transport the scale while someone is on the scale.

Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.

Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.

Do not use this product if any of the components are loose or cracked.

Do not use near water.

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

Do not use this scale when a person’s body or feet are wet, such as after taking a bath.

Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.

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

Prior to cleaning, make sure the scale is disconnected from the power source.

People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when using this scale.

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

Do not jump on the scale.

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

Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment.

Avoid contact with excessive moisture.

Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters; utilizing an adapter not supplied by Rice Lake Weighing Systems voids
all warranties and approvals.

Weight exceeding the maximum capacity may damage the scale.

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Assembly

IMPORTANT

Note

2.0 Assembly

2.1 Unpacking

Place the unopened shipping container in an open area with room for unpacking the scale. If parts were damaged in shipment,
notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately. Parts included:

• Scale base and indicator

• Six AA batteries

• AC adapter

• USB 2.0 Cable AM/BM 1.5 M

• Serial cable 9.5 foot with female DB9 and RJ45 connectors

2.1.1 Repacking

Retain the packaging for use in the event that the scale must be returned or moved. It must be properly packed with sufficient
packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original shipping carton when shipping the scale back.

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

2.2 Scale Setup

Place the scale on a hard level surface for the most accurate weighments.

Thin carpeting is acceptable but is not recommended. Weighing on carpet can cause a weight discrepancy.

2.2.1 Leveling the Scale

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

Figure 2-1. Bubble Level

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2.3 Indicator Setup

Use the following sections to set up the provided Rice Lake indicator.

2.3.1 Load Cell Connection

The indicator and scale comes factory installed with a load cell cable connection. Follow the procedure below if the load cell
cable needs to be replaced or reconnected to the indicator.

1. Unscrew and remove the tilt stand bracket from the indicator to gain access to the load cell connection.

Unscrew tilt stand
knobs and remove tilt
stand from indicator

Figure 2-2. Remove Tilt Stand

2. Remove the four back retaining screws to remove the back cover to the indicator.

Figure 2-3. Remove Back Cover

3. Plug the end of the load cell cable into the load cell connection. When it clicks the load cell cable is properly seated
into the connection.

Load Cell
Connection

Do Not Use this
Connection for
Load Cells

Figure 2-4. Load Cell Connection Point

4. Reinstall the back cover and attach to the tilt stand.

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2.3.2 Insert Batteries

Note

Note

IMPORTANT

Note

The six AA batteries supplied with the scale provide an average of 25 hours of continuous use.
To install the batteries:

1. Turn thumbscrew counterclockwise then remove battery cover.

2. Insert batteries into the battery chamber as illustrated.

Thumb Screw

Figure 2-5. Battery Chamber

3. Put the cover in place and turn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure.

Assembly

Remove the batteries prior to storing if the product is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

If the LO BAT indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC power
source as soon as possible.

2.3.3 Power Connection

An optional AC power adapter can be used when a power outlet is available.

Only use power adapters supplied by or purchased from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. The use of a power
adapter not from Rice Lake Weighing Systems voids the warranty.

AC Power
Connection

Figure 2-6. Power Connection Site

The battery annunciator on the display turns off when using an AC power connection.

The brightness of the backlight is reduced to 60% when using battery power.

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IMPORTANT

On/O

LB/KG

Print

Zero

Hold

Release

BMI

TARE

T

CLEAR

ENTER

3.0 Operation

This section describes the front panel and includes procedures for operation of the scale.

Figure 3-1. Front Panel Keypad

3.1 Key Descriptions

The display has 10 front panel keys. Key functions are described in the table below.

The front panel keys are very sensitive, so only a gentle press is required.

Key Name Function

On/Off Powers the scale on or off

Print
LB/KG

Zero Only functions if the current weight is stable and less than 2% of the capacity of the scale. Anything over 2% requires

Hold Release Does not function when set up as an NTEP-certified scale.

BMI Does not function when set up as an NTEP-certified scale.

TARE Used to remove the weight initially of anything on the scale that shouldn’t be included in the total weight of the

CLEAR When using the BMI function, the display looks for a height entry. Pressing Clear changes this entry back to 190.0

ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode; accepts the value of the parameter last entered and moves to the next stage

Sends data out from the RS-232 port; Allows to toggle between kilograms and pounds providing that it is enabled in
Configuration mode; Cannot toggle while in the BMI mode

a recalibration

Displays most current weight value on the display and holds that value when the patient is off the scale. A second
press releases the weight value. Not active while in BMI mode

Pressing the BMI key enables access to the BMI (Body Mass Index) mode (defaults when scale is turned on). The
patient is gets on the scale, weight stabilizes and press the BMI key. The display then asks for the patient height to
calculate out the patient BMI.

patient on the scale

cm (default) or 5 ft, 7.5 in.Once BMI is displayed, pressing the Clear key exits BMI

Pressing and holding Enter during startup will display ID. This is the first setup on entering into configuration mode

Up Arrows Adjusts the value of the flashing digit/number

Adjusts height input (0.5 in/0.5 cm) while in BMI mode

Down Arrows Adjusts the value of the flashing digit/number

Adjusts height input (0.5 in/0.5 cm) while in BMI mode

Table 3-1. Key Functions

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Operation

Note

Note

TARE

T

Note

TARE

T

Note

TARE

T

ENTER

3.2 Weighing

Use the following steps to weigh.

1. Press to turn on the scale. 0.0 prompts along with ZERO on the display.

2. Place the patient on the scale. The patient’s weight is displayed, the LOCK annunciator is on and the indicator beeps
to indicate the end of the weighing process.

3. Press to change the display from lb to kg and vice-versa.

4. Press and hold until OFF displays to turn off the scale.

3.3 Hold/Release Function

Use the following steps to use the Hold/Release function.

1. Press to turn on the scale. 0.0 prompts along with ZERO on the display.

2. Press once the patient’s weight stabilizes. The patient’s weight and the HOLD and LOCK annunciators remain
on the display when the patient is off the scale.

3. Press again to return the scale to zero.

Pressing will not work while using Hold/Release function.

Pressing prior to the patient getting on the scale will also hold the weight display.

3.4 Preset Tare

Use the following steps for the Preset Tare function prior to patient weighing if additional items are being used by the patient.

1. Press to turn on the scale. 0.0 appears on the display along with the ZERO annunciator.

2. Place additional item(s) on the scale.

3. Press until the display returns to 0.0 and NET annunciator appears on the display.

4. Remove additional item(s) from the scale. The weight displays with a negative symbol to the left of it.

Not removing the additional item(s) prior to patient weighing will also work.

5. Position the patient and additional item(s) on the scale. The display identifies the patient weight. The NET annunciator
is still active. The weight of the additional item(s) remains stored in memory for the duration of this weigh in.

6. To cancel the tare weight, remove patient from the scale and press until NET disappears from the display and
the display turns back to 0.0 and GROSS appears.

Tare weight is also canceled when the scale is turned off.

3.5 Toggle Tare

Use the following steps to use the Toggle Tare function when the additional item to be weighed is known.

1. Press when the scale is empty and 0.0 displays. The default values prompts while 0.0 is flashing on the display
(default is programmed to be 33.0 lb/15.0 kg).

2. Use and to adjust the value. Press to start the tare function. The NET annunciator turns on instead
of the GROSS annunciator.

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Note

BMI

ENTER

CLEAR

BMI

ENTER

CLEAR

3.6 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function

The BMI key does not function when set up as an NTEP-certified scale.

Use the following steps in determining the BMI.

3.6.1 LB Mode

1. Ensure that the scale is at zero.

2. Have the patient step onto the scale to obtain a weight. The LOCK annunciator appears on the display.

3. Press . The BMI and FT/IN annunciators are lit on the display and a default height value of 5

feet - 7.5 inch is

flashing.

4. Use and to adjust the height value.

5. Press .

6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator are shown on the display. Press to return to the Weighing mode and the

BMI function will be turned off.

3.6.2 KG Mode

1. Ensure that the scale is at zero.

2. Have the patient step on the scale to obtain a weight.The LOCK annunciator appears on the display.

3. Press . The BMI and CM annunciators appear on the display and a default height value of 170.0 cm (170.0) is

flashing.

4. Use and to adjust the height value.

5. Press .

6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator are shown on the display. Press to return to the Weighing mode and the

BMI function will be turned off.

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Operation

3.7 Troubleshooting

Refer to the following table to check and correct any failure before contacting service personnel.

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

Scale does not turn on Dead batteries Replace batteries or connect to AC power

Faulty electrical outlet Use a different electrical outlet
Bad power supply Replace adapter

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 battery is low Replace batteries
The display shows E and Err messages as detailed below
E06 Identifier - ADC AD too high
E07 AD too low
E10 Overload Scale has been overloaded. Remove load from scale
E4L BAT Battery low, but still usable- one bar left on indicator display
E4U Battery low and unstable - no bars left on indicator display
E11 CAL Calibration Error - recalibrate scale
Err 1 Load cell cable may be plugged into wrong

Err 2 Low saturation state (low A/D) The load cell is not connected properly; Check the cables

Err 3 High saturation state (high A/D) See Err 2
Err 6 Unstable weight; Cannot calibrate Check the load cell mechanical surroundings and ensure

Err 7 Scale isn’t moving Make sure feet are installed on the scale. Turn the feet all

SAT Damaged load cell cable Replace load cell cable

External object is interfering with the scale Remove the interfering object from the scale
Display did not show 0.0 before weighing Help the patient off the scale, zero the scale and begin the

weighing process again
Scale is not placed on a level floor Ensure scale is level and begin the weighing process again
Scale is out of calibration Check the weight with a certified calibration weight

Remove the excess weight and use the scale according to
capacity of the scale

connection port

Load cell cable may be plugged into wrong
connection port

manufacture specifications

Ensure cable is connected to the load cell connection port

Note: Load cell connection point is located underneath the

curved plastic cover of the indicator. Remove four back

retaining screws, remove curved back cover to access load

cell connection point.

and mechanical connections; if the problem persists, replace

the set of load cells

nothing is contacting the load cell and that the cables are

properly welded

the way in and then back them out three full turns, then level

the scale

Ensure cable is connected to the load cell connection port

Note: Load cell connection point is located underneath the

curved plastic cover of the indicator. Remove four back

retaining screws, remove curved back cover to access load

cell connection point.

Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Table

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4.0 Communications

The unit comes with an RS-232 port that enables weight data to be transmitted to other equipment, such as a computer or
printer. The RS-232 cable with DB-9 connector (PN 100719) is available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. That connection is
shown in USB Connection section on the next page.

The RS-232 parameters are:

• 9600 baud (selectable in the programming mode)

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• no handshaking

There are three methods of communication:

• Push-button keypad print

• Standard remote protocol

• Escape protocol

4.1 Push-button Keypad Print

With a stable, in-range weight, press and hold for at least three seconds, or until the scale emits two quick beeps.

If the scale does not beep after five seconds, release as the weight was either in motion or out of range.

• If displaying weight and not BMI, the scale will send out the following 21 character string:

xxxxxxxxx<SP>uu<SP>mmmmm<SP><CR><LF>

Where:

Token Description

xxxxxxxx Weight with decimal point and “-” sign
<SP> Space
uu Unit - lb or kg
mmmmm Mode - gross or net
<CR> Carriage return
<LF> Line feed (moves cursor down to the next line)

Table 4-1. Print Format Tokens

-10 Lb net = <SP><SP><SP><SP>-10.0<SP>lb<SP><SP>Net<SP><SP><SP><CR><LF>
10 Lb gross = <SP><SP><SP><SP><SP>10.0<SP>lb<SP>Gross<SP><CR><LF>

• The scale will send out the following data while in BMI mode (displaying the BMI value):

Setting Value

Gross Weight 215 Lb
Tare Weight 0.0 Lb
Net Weight 215 Lb
Patient Height 6-01.0 ft
Patient BMI 28.4

Table 4-2. BMI Data

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Communications

Note

Note

Note

4.2 USB Connection

The scale has the capability of connecting to a Windows® computer (PC) using a USB cable (not included) and a terminal
emulation program. A terminal emulation program allows the transfer of data between the scale and PC using a serial port.

USB Connection

RS-232 Connection

Figure 4-1. Connection Ports

®

Apple

and Macintosh® computers are unable to transfer the necessary data to the scale. Only use a PC for data transfer.

Connecting software and downloads should always be addressed by the IT department for safety reasons and can vary
depending on what type of computer platform is being used.

Consult the IT department if driver protections are preventing the use of the USB driver. Driver protections may need
to be temporarily disabled on Windows 10 or later computers to allow for the installation of the USB driver.

1. Connect the scale’s indicator to a PC using a USB-Type B to USB-Type A cable (not included).

2. Turn the indicator on.

In most cases, the PC should find the driver and automatically configure the driver when the scale is plugged into a
USB port.

3. Open a terminal emulation program, such as Advanced Serial Port Terminal, pUtty or Hercules (used in this example).

4. Connect to the serial port assigned by the PC (COM5 in example). This can be found in Device Manager. Once selected,

press Open.

Figure 4-2. Connecting to a Serial Port

5. With weight on the scale, press and hold the Print button on the indicator for three seconds. The patient’s weight is

sent to the PC.

Figure 4-3. Patient Weight Displayed

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5.0 Sealing of the Unit

The 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale is an NTEP certified scale. To maintain NTEP certification, the unit must not be
opened.

5.1 NTEP Regulations

Weights and Measures stickers or foil labels are used on both sides of the unit to seal and prevent it from being opened.
Whomever installs the scale is responsible for placing stickers on the unit. The desired sticker location is noted in Figure 5-1.

Placement of
Sealing Sticker

(two stickers needed,
one on each side)

Figure 5-1. Desired Sealing Sticker Location

5.2 Measurement Canada Regulations

Lead wire sealing can be used to comply with Measurement Canada and NTEP regulations.

Figure 5-2. Wire Sealing Location

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Maintenance

IMPORTANT

6.0 Maintenance

The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the unit.

Do not immerse the scale in cleaning or other liquid solutions.

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

6.1 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 a qualified service personnel.

Go through the following steps for basic maintenance.

• Check the overall appearance of the entire scale for any obvious signs of damage

• Inspect the condition of the AC power adapter cord for cracking, fraying or for broken or bent prongs

6.2 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.

• 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

• Do not immerse the scale into cleaning or other liquid solutions

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

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7.0 Specifications

Power

9 VDC, provided by six AA alkaline batteries (included)
120/230 VAC adapter, NEMA 1-15 plug (included)

Battery Type

Six AA alkaline (included)

Battery Use

25 hours continuous use with batteries
Automatic power-off can be configured

Data Communications

Connections RS-232 with RJ45 jack, USB
Baud Rate 9600 (Default)
Bits 8; 1 stop bit
Parity None
Handshaking None

Environmental

Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F (5° to 35°C)

Capacity

550 lb x 0.2 lb (250 kg x 0.1 kg)

Dimensions

W x L x H: 14.4 in x 14.4 in x 1.65 in (36.6 cm x 36.6 cm x 4.2 cm)

Display

5-digit LCD display, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) digit height

Warranty

Two-year limited warranty

Certifications and Approvals

CC 18-011

AM-6097

E113986

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230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA

U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe [phone]

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