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1-4 OLYMPIC SMART SCALE Model 50/51 Instruction Manual
Description
Controls and Status Lights
Figure 1.3 Controls and status lights
Control Buttons
ON/OFF
(Display).
Turn the scale display on or off.
ZERO.
Cancels (tares out) the weight of any objects (e.g., blankets, toys) on the
weighing platform; use before placing the patient on the platform.
KG/LB.
Changes the display between measurement units of pounds-ounces and
kilograms.
AVERAGE/UNLOCK.
Calculates a four-second average of an active patient’s weight
and locks it on the display. Press again to unlock the display.
RECALL.
Displays the last locked weight after the display has turned off.
Status Lights
LOCKED (green).
The patient’s average weight is locked on the display. The
weight shown will remain on the display when the patient is removed from scale.
AVERAGING (yellow).
The scale is computing a four-second average of the
patient’s weight. Avoid touching the patient and platform while the AVERAGING
light is flashing.
OVERLOAD.
The weight on the platform exceeds 55 lb (25 kg).
LO BAT.
Indicates low or depleted battery charge. Lit and steady means that
approximately 30 minutes of battery life remain. Blinking means that the battery
charge is depleted, and the scale will automatically shut off. If this indicator is lit or
blinking, plug the scale into an electrical outlet to recharge the battery (see
page 4-2).
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If operating on batteries, the scale automatically turns off after three minutes of inactivity.
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RECALL
only operates when the scale display is off. The scale display automatically turns
off after 10 seconds of inactivity.
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CAUTION
Touching the platform or patient while the AVERAGING light is blinking can result in an
incorrect weight (see Weight Lock/Unlock (AVERAGE/UNLOCK) on page 3-4).
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