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 Digital Chair Scale Operation Manual - Scale Operation

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Scale Operation

The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale display has ten front panel keys. They are shown below.

Figure 4-1. Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair Scale Front Panel Display Keys

Key Descriptions

Table 4-1 describes each of the Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale’s key functions.

Key

Name

Function

On/Off

On/Off

Switches the scale on or off

LB/KG

Print

Print 
LB/KG

Print - A long key press will send data out from the RS-232 and USB ports.
LB/KG  - A short key press allows the user to toggle between kilograms and 
pounds providing that it’s enabled in configuration mode.

Zero

Zero

Clears the weight off the scale and returns it back to zero. 

Hold

Release

Hold 
Release

Hold & Release - The first press holds the most current weight value shown 
on the display.
A second press releases the weight value shown. 

BMI

BMI

Enables the user to access the BMI (Body Mass Index) function. This key 
only works if there is a locked weight shown on the display and the BMI 
function is turned on in the configuration settings.

TARE

T

Tare

Is used to subtract the weight off the scale, ie: oxygen tank, other equipment. 

CLEAR

Clear

Allows you to return to normal weighing when the BMI value is being 
displayed. 

Table 4-1. Digital Chair Scale Key Functions

Summary of Contents for 560-10-1

Page 1: ...PN 167393 Rice Lake Digital Chair Scale Model 560 10 1 Software Revision 11454 Operation Manual ...

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Page 3: ... 1 Pushbutton Keypad Print 12 5 2 USB Connection 12 6 0 Troubleshooting and Testing 15 7 0 Maintenance 15 7 1 Basic Maintenance 15 7 2 Cleaning 15 8 0 Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair Scale Specifications 16 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www ricelake com training or obtained by calling 715 234 9171 and asking ...

Page 4: ...ii Digital Chair Scale Operation Manual 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: ...that can be lifted separately and two foot rests that can be folded up for easy patient access The scale has four swivel caster wheels including two rear locking wheels This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www ricelake com Technical information on these products and other medical products are available on the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website Fig...

Page 6: ...cks For accurate weighing the chair scale must be placed on a flat stable surface For accurate weighing verify proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual before each use Weight exceeding the maximum capacity 660 Lb 300 Kg may damage your scale Do not use in the presence of flammable materials Operating at other voltages and frequencies than specified could damage the equi...

Page 7: ...or unpacking the scale Visually inspect the RL560 scale to ensure all components are included and undamaged Parts contained in the shipping box include Item Description Quantity Chair Scale frame 1 RL560 Operation Manual 1 Indicator 1 Footrests 2 Handle assembly 1 Back Cover for the Indicator 1 Parts Inside Bag which contains Table 3 1 RL560 Component Parts ...

Page 8: ...g is not covered by the warranty Zip Ties 6 Batteries 6 5 x 25mm screws 4 to attach the molded seat to the chair scale frame 1 4 x 3 8 bolts 4 to attach footrest to footrest assembly frame 2 already installed in footrest 1 4 x 3 8 round head screws Not shown 2 For handle assembly already in the handle assembly frame 5 32 x 1 4 flat head screws 2 To attach the indicator plate to the handle frame It...

Page 9: ...rface for the most accurate weighments The chair comes in three main pieces Main frame Leg and footrest assembly Handle assembly Remove the main frame from the packaging Figure 3 1 Chair Scale Main Frame 3 3 1 Footrest Assembly Use the following steps to attach the two footrests to the scale base 1 Slide the foot pads onto the footrest frame Figure 3 2 Slide and Secure Foot Pads onto Footrest Fram...

Page 10: ...ator Display to the Chair Use the following steps to attach the display to the handle assembly 1 Attach the indicator to the support bracket using 2 1 4 x 3 8 round head screws provided Figure 3 4 Attach Indicator to Handle Assembly 2 Loosen the two 1 4 x 3 8 round head screws that are located in the main chair frame shown in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Insert Handle Assembly to Chair Frame ...

Page 11: ...e 4 Tighten handle to scale frame Figure 3 6 Secure with Screws 3 3 3 Attach Seat to the Scale Base Use the following steps to attach the seat to the chair scale frame 1 Fit the seat to the frame and attach using the 4 5 x 25mm screws provided at the points indicated below Figure 3 7 Attach Seat to Frame ...

Page 12: ...y mounted to the chair scale seat Attaching Load Cell Cable to Frame The scale comes with the load cell cable coiled and ready to plug into the back of the indicator Uncoil the load cell cable and route along the chair scale frame Secure with six zip ties included Use zip ties to secure load cell cable to chair frame Figure 3 8 Use Zip Ties to Secure Load Cell Cable ...

Page 13: ...over 4 Tilt the indicator up If an external power supply or USB power is connected the battery flag on the display is turned off When on battery or USB power supply the backlight power is reduced to 60 percent AC Power Connections The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale has an optional 120 VAC adapter or 230 VAC adapter to use when power is readily available The optional AC power adapter plugs into ...

Page 14: ...frame with supplied zip ties 2 The indicator comes with the back cover plate removed Plug the load cell connector into the indicator as shown below Figure 3 11 Ensure Load Cell Cable Does Not Get Pinched Prior to Putting Back Cover On 3 Attach the molded cover back onto the indicator ensuring that the load cell cable does not get pinched Figure 3 12 Attach Molded Back Cover onto Indicator ...

Page 15: ... toggle between kilograms and pounds providing that it s enabled in configuration mode Zero Zero Clears the weight off the scale and returns it back to zero Hold Release Hold Release Hold Release The first press holds the most current weight value shown on the display A second press releases the weight value shown BMI BMI Enables the user to access the BMI Body Mass Index function This key only wo...

Page 16: ... various operating instructions are described below 4 2 Weighing Follow these steps to weigh a person 1 Press the On Off key to turn on the scale and 0 0 will appear on the display along with ZERO on the upper display 2 Have the person sit down on the scale The display shows the person s weight and the LOCK annunciator is on in the upper display and beeps to indicate the end of the weighing proces...

Page 17: ...nction 1 When the weight is set to 0 0 press the TARE key 2 The default tare value is displayed default is programmed to be 33 0 Lb 15 0 Kg while the zero is flashing 3 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to adjust the value 4 Press ENTER to start the tare function and the NET annunciator will be turned on instead of the GROSS annunciator 4 6 Using the Body Mass Index BMI Function Follow these steps in det...

Page 18: ...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 Where xxxxxxxxx is the weight with decimal point and sign if negative uu is the unit Lb or Kg mmmmm is the mode gross or net Examples 10 Lb net SP SP SP SP 10 0 SP lb SP SP Net SP SP SP CR LF 10 Lb gr...

Page 19: ...e com software aspx Select Medical Health Scales Software and Get Downloads Opening any product will show a USB driver download click on Download to open and download the driver to your computer 1 The graphic below shows the window that pops up when the USB cable is connected to the indicator and the scale is turned on Follow the screen prompts to navigate through the screens below 2 Select No not...

Page 20: ...ected and the unit is on 9 Another terminal type program such as Hyperterminal needs to be opened and connected through the USB driver to the indicator to be able to see the information being sent to the PC A port needs to be established select the port that is assigned to Parpar and print the ticket The following example tickets will print Note A single print ticket has four spaces after the pati...

Page 21: ...erly Check the cables and mechanical connections If the problem persists replace the set of load cells Err 3 High saturation state high A D See Err 2 Err 6 Unstable weight Cannot calibrate Check the load cells mechanical surroundings and see that nothing touches them and that the cables are properly welded 6 1 Maintenance The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the...

Page 22: ...n be configured Data Communications RS 232 with RJ 45 jack USB Connection Selectable baud rate default 9600 8 bits No parity 1 stop bit No handshaking Environmental Operating Temperature 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Humidity 85 relative humidity Capacity and Graduation Digital Chair Scale 660 Lb 300 Kg 0 2lb 0 1Kg Seat Dimension 17 W x 15 L x 16 H Inner Dimension...

Page 23: ...onformity actually 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 equipme...

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