Operation
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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
LB/KG
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
Zero
Only functions if the current weight is stable and less than 2% of the capacity of the scale. Anything over 2% requires
a recalibration
Hold Release 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
BMI
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.
TARE
Used to remove the weight initially of anything on the scale that shouldn’t be included in the total weight of the
patient on the scale
CLEAR
When using the BMI function, the display looks for a height entry. Pressing
Clear
changes this entry back to 190.0
cm (default) or 5 ft, 7.5 in.Once BMI is displayed, pressing the
Clear
key exits BMI
ENTER
Used to accept height in
BMI
mode; accepts the value of the parameter last entered and moves to the next stage
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
IMPORTANT
On/Off
LB/KG
Zero
Hold
Release
BMI
TARE
T
CLEAR
ENTER
