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IV. Using Device
A. Performing measurement
Install weight bridges under the bed and connect all wires.
Switch on the device using
[ON/OFF]
key. The device will automatically
perform self-calibration, displaying software version. Once "0.00 kg"
appears on indicator, device is ready for measurement.
Note
: If "0.00 kg" does not display on indicator, press
[ZERO]
key to
zero the device. This function can be used for weight within
±
2% of full
capacity.
User can either select pre-tare bed weight, or deduct weight of bed at
point of measurement.
Using pre-tare bed weight (used when subject is already in bed):
1. Recall previously stored Pre-Tare
value (bed weight) from device
memory by pressing and holding
[M1-10]
key for 3 seconds.
Indicator will display pre-tare value
M1 first. The pre-tare value will
flash.
2. Press numeral keys 0~9 to select
pre-tare value. Press
[ENTER]
key
to confirm selection.
(for instructions on how to set
Pre-Tare, please refer to
Setting
and Recalling Pre-Tare
.
Scale will deduct weight of bed, and
minus (-) sign will appear in front of
Pre-Tare value.
3. Push bed (with subject) onto
weight bridges. Conduct
measurement.
