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 Veterinary/Platform Scale Operation Instructions

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Digital Veterinary/Platform Scale Specifications

Power

120 VAC-9VDC-50Hz / 230 VAC-9VDC-50Hz

Battery Type

Sealed lead acid battery 

Battery Use

75 hours
Automatic power-off can be configured from 0 - 20 minutes

Data Communications

RS-232 with RJ-45 jack
Selectable baud rate, default - 9600
8 bits
No parity
1 stop bit
No handshaking

Environmental

Operating Temperature

50 to +104°F (14 to 40°C)

Storage Temperature

32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)

Humidity
     85% relative humidity

Capacity and Graduation

600lb (270kg)

0.2lb (0.1kg)

 

Certifications and Approvals

RoHS Compliant

Dimensions

Platform Dimensions
22 in W x 42 in L x 2 in H

Summary of Contents for 740-10-2 Series

Page 1: ...113838 Digital Veterinary Platform Scale 740 10 2 Series Software Revision 11387 Operation Instructions To be the best by every measure ...

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Page 3: ...ing and Testing 8 6 0 Maintenance 9 6 1 Basic Maintenance 9 6 2 Cleaning 9 7 0 Digital Veterinary Platform Scale Specifications 10 For More Information 11 Digital Veterinary Platform Scale Limited Warranty 12 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...

Page 4: ...ii Veterinary Platform Scale Operation Instructions Rice Lake continually offers web based video training on a growing selection of product related topics at no cost Visit www ricelake com webinars ...

Page 5: ...from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at www ricelake com health Technical information on this product and other medical products are available on the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company Figure 1 1 Digital Veterinary Platform Scale The Digital Veterinary Platform Scale comes with a large stand alone LCD display that can be set on ...

Page 6: ...n on trimming in the Rice Lake Digital Veterinary Platform Scale Technical and Operating Instructions 2 4 Hooking up the AC Power Connections The Digital Veterinary Platform Scale has a 120 VAC adaptor or 230 VAC adaptor to use when power is readily available The AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 2 1 LED indicator light illuminates from red to green when char...

Page 7: ...load cell cable must be connected to the indicator and plugged into the load cell connection point To gain access to the load cell connection point remove the four back retaining screws as shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 illustrates where the load cell connection point is Load Cell Connection Point Figure 2 2 Load Cell Connection Point 2 5 Getting Ready to Weigh a Patient Once the scale is properly...

Page 8: ...y are very sensitive so only a gentle pushing motion is required to obtain results The scales have the capability of performing different operations beyond just calculating weight The various operating instructions are described below 3 1 Weighing Use the following steps to weigh a person 1 Press the On Off Zero key to turn on the scale and 0 0 will appear on the display 2 Ask the patient or perso...

Page 9: ...Standard Weight Status BMI Weight Status Below 18 5 Underweight 18 5 24 9 Normal 25 0 29 9 Overweight 30 0 and Above Obese The following examples show weight ranges the corresponding BMI ranges and the weight status categories for a sample height Table 3 3 BMI Ranges and Weight Status Example Height Weight Range BMI Weight Status 5 9 124 lbs or less Below 18 5 Underweight 125 lbs to 168 lbs 18 5 t...

Page 10: ...ARE key until TARE disappears from the display The tare weight is also cancelled when the scale is turned off Use the following steps to enter a tare without placing that item on the scale An example of this would be if you ve got a patient in a wheelchair and the wheelchair has a known weight has been tagged you can enter that weight manually 1 With the scale set to 0 0 Lbs there must be no weigh...

Page 11: ... Print With a stable in range weight press and hold the Kg Lb Print key for at least three seconds or until the scale emits two quick beeps Note that if the scale does not beep after five seconds then release the button 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 Wher...

Page 12: ... weight value Improper tare Place the tare item on the scale Press REWEIGH Once the weight of the item is displayed press TARE Place the patient back on the scale Press the REWEIGH button again Weighing is performed but the display shows WEIGH and REWEIGH every few seconds the weighing process takes too long and no weight is displayed The patient is not sitting still Ask the patient to be still Th...

Page 13: ...through the following steps for basic maintenance 1 Check the overall appearance of the entire scale for any obvious signs of damage abuse etc 2 Inspect the condition of the AC adaptor for cord cracking or 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...

Page 14: ...be configured from 0 20 minutes Data Communications RS 232 with RJ 45 jack Selectable baud rate default 9600 8 bits No parity 1 stop bit No handshaking Environmental Operating Temperature 50 to 104 F 14 to 40 C Storage Temperature 32 to 158 F 0 to 70 C Humidity 85 relative humidity Capacity and Graduation 600lb 270kg 0 2lb 0 1kg Certifications and Approvals RoHS Compliant Dimensions Platform Dimen...

Page 15: ... noon on Saturday CST Telephone Sales Technical Support 800 472 6703 Canadian and Mexican Customers 800 321 6703 International 715 234 9171 Immediate Emergency Service For immediate assistance call toll free 1 800 472 6703 Canadian and Mexican customers please call 1 800 321 6703 If you are calling after standard business hours and have an urgent scale outage or emergency press 1 to reach on call ...

Page 16: ...ally exists and was not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration improper installation improper repair or improper testing RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non conformities Such equipment has not been modified altered or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment Buyer is re...

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