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Installation
(cont.)
Interconnections
The input and output connections to the scale are made on the back of the weight display. The AC power
adapter (if included) connection to the scale is located on the scale base.
AC Power Adapter:
To power the scale using the 12 VDC wall plug-in UL/CSA listed AC power adapter (if included), connect the
plug from the adapter into the power jack on the rear right side of the scale base under the seat
(Figure 1)
.
Then plug the power adapter into the proper electrical outlet. On models requiring 230 VAC, it is the customer’s
responsibility to obtain the correct power adapter plug.
USB:
The USB port on the scale is a device (or upstream) port and uses readily
available cables with the industry standard “Micro-B” connector. The USB
port may be connected to a computer for transmission of weight and
associated data to a PC-based electronic medical record (EMR) software
program. The data can be transmitted on demand (pressing the key) or
on receipt of a command from the computer.
RS232 COM Port:
The scale has one RS232 serial port on the back of the display. This port
may be used to request and capture weight, send basic commands, or
get diagnostics from the load cell. To purchase a scale-to-PC serial cable,
contact your distributor.
Placing the Scale:
•
Place scale on a flat, level floor or low-cut carpet away from heating and
cooling vents.
•
Ensure the AC power adapter (if included) cord is out of the way of
normal traffic to avoid a trip hazard.
•
NEVER allow scale to get wet.
Check to ensure the scale is level. The level indicator is located at the rear of the scale behind the seat. If the
scale is not level (the bubble will not be centered), position the scale as required to center the bubble and attain
a level scale.
•
NOTE:
Any time the scale is moved or re-located, check the bubble position to ensure the the scale in level
before using.
NOT LEVEL
LEVEL
Figure 1
COM1
LOAD CELL
CABLE
USB
PORT
Figure 2
