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DocumentDocument160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale Software Version 11525 Operation Manual August 18, 2022 PN 193841 Rev C © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Rice Lake Weighing Systems® is a registered trademark of Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All other brand or product names within this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice. The most current version of this publication, software, firmware and all other product updates can be found on our website: www.ricelake.com Revision History Revision History This section tracks and describes the current and previous manual revisions for awareness of major updates and when the updates took place. Revision C Date Description August 18, 2022 Established a revision history; formatted content to match other medical manuals; software version 11525 Table i. Revision Letter History 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 for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved i 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale Contents 1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.0 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.1.1 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.2 Setting Up Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.2.1 Leveling the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.3.1 Load Cell Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.3.2 Insert Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.3.3 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.1 Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.2 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.3 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.4 Preset Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.5 Toggle Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.6 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.6.1 LB Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.6.2 KG Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.0 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.1 Push-button Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.2 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5.0 Sealing of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5.1 NTEP Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5.2 Measurement Canada Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 6.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars ii Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Introduction 1.0 Introduction The 160-10-7N low-profile digital athletic scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements. The large, stand-alone indicator can be placed on a table or the floor. It can also be mounted to a wall using the sturdy, built-in bracket. The 160-10-7N low-profile digital athletic scale is an NTEP-certified device that provides the highest possible accuracy when weight is a critical factor. Manuals, resources and warranties are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com/health 1.1 FCC Compliance United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 1 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 1.2 Safety Safety Definitions: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data. General Safety Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. WARNING Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death. Ensure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands all safety information. Do not transport the scale while someone is on the scale. Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale. Do not use in the presence of flammable materials. Do not use this product if any of the components are loose or cracked. Do not use near water. Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor. Do not use this scale when a person's body or feet are wet, such as after taking a bath. Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points. To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly. Prior to cleaning, make sure the scale is disconnected from the power source. People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when using this scale. IMPORTANT Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks. Do not jump on the scale. For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment. Avoid contact with excessive moisture. Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale. Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters; utilizing an adapter not supplied by Rice Lake Weighing Systems voids all warranties and approvals. Weight exceeding the maximum capacity may damage the scale. 2 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Assembly 2.0 Assembly 2.1 Unpacking Place the unopened shipping container in an open area with room for unpacking the scale. If parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately. Parts included: · Scale base and indicator · Six AA batteries · AC adapter · USB 2.0 Cable AM/BM 1.5 M · Serial cable 9.5 foot with female DB9 and RJ45 connectors 2.1.1 Repacking Retain the packaging for use in the event that the scale must be returned or moved. It must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original shipping carton when shipping the scale back. IMPORTANT Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty. 2.2 Scale Setup Place the scale on a hard level surface for the most accurate weighments. Note Thin carpeting is acceptable but is not recommended. Weighing on carpet can cause a weight discrepancy. 2.2.1 Leveling the Scale On a flat surface, adjust scale feet until the bubble level indicates that the scale is level. Figure 2-1. Bubble Level © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 3 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 2.3 Indicator Setup Use the following sections to set up the provided Rice Lake indicator. 2.3.1 Load Cell Connection The indicator and scale comes factory installed with a load cell cable connection. Follow the procedure below if the load cell cable needs to be replaced or reconnected to the indicator. 1. Unscrew and remove the tilt stand bracket from the indicator to gain access to the load cell connection. Unscrew tilt stand knobs and remove tilt stand from indicator Figure 2-2. Remove Tilt Stand 2. Remove the four back retaining screws to remove the back cover to the indicator. Figure 2-3. Remove Back Cover 3. Plug the end of the load cell cable into the load cell connection. When it clicks the load cell cable is properly seated into the connection. Load Cell Connection Figure 2-4. Load Cell Connection Point 4. Reinstall the back cover and attach to the tilt stand. Do Not Use this Connection for Load Cells 4 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com 2.3.2 Insert Batteries The six AA batteries supplied with the scale provide an average of 25 hours of continuous use. To install the batteries: 1. Turn thumbscrew counterclockwise then remove battery cover. 2. Insert batteries into the battery chamber as illustrated. Assembly Thumb Screw Figure 2-5. Battery Chamber 3. Put the cover in place and turn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure. Note Remove the batteries prior to storing if the product is not going to be used for an extended period of time. Note If the LO BAT indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC power source as soon as possible. 2.3.3 Power Connection An optional AC power adapter can be used when a power outlet is available. IMPORTANT Only use power adapters supplied by or purchased from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. The use of a power adapter not from Rice Lake Weighing Systems voids the warranty. AC Power Connection Figure 2-6. Power Connection Site The battery annunciator on the display turns off when using an AC power connection. Note The brightness of the backlight is reduced to 60% when using battery power. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 5 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 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. IMPORTANT The front panel keys are very sensitive, so only a gentle press is required. Key Name On/Off Powers the scale on or off Function On/Off Print LB/KG Print LB/KG Zero 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 Only functions if the current weight is stable and less than 2% of the capacity of the scale. Anything over 2% requires a recalibration Zero Hold Release BMI Hold Release Does not function when set up as an NTEP-certified scale. 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 Does not function when set up as an NTEP-certified scale. 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 TARE T 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 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 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 6 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Operation 3.2 Weighing Use the following steps to weigh. 1. Press to turn on the scale. 0.0 prompts along with ZERO on the display. 2. Place the patient on the scale. The patient's weight is displayed, the LOCK annunciator is on and the indicator beeps to indicate the end of the weighing process. 3. Press to change the display from lb to kg and vice-versa. 4. Press and hold until OFF displays to turn off the scale. 3.3 Hold/Release Function Use the following steps to use the Hold/Release function. 1. Press to turn on the scale. 0.0 prompts along with ZERO on the display. 2. Press once the patient's weight stabilizes. The patient's weight and the HOLD and LOCK annunciators remain on the display when the patient is off the scale. 3. Press again to return the scale to zero. Note Pressing will not work while using Hold/Release function. Note Pressing prior to the patient getting on the scale will also hold the weight display. 3.4 Preset Tare Use the following steps for the Preset Tare function prior to patient weighing if additional items are being used by the patient. 1. Press to turn on the scale. 0.0 appears on the display along with the ZERO annunciator. 2. Place additional item(s) on the scale. 3. Press TARE until the display returns to 0.0 and NET annunciator appears on the display. T 4. Remove additional item(s) from the scale. The weight displays with a negative symbol to the left of it. Note Not removing the additional item(s) prior to patient weighing will also work. 5. Position the patient and additional item(s) on the scale. The display identifies the patient weight. The NET annunciator is still active. The weight of the additional item(s) remains stored in memory for the duration of this weigh in. 6. To cancel the tare weight, remove patient from the scale and press TARE until NET disappears from the display and T the display turns back to 0.0 and GROSS appears. Note Tare weight is also canceled when the scale is turned off. 3.5 Toggle Tare Use the following steps to use the Toggle Tare function when the additional item to be weighed is known. 1. Press TARE when the scale is empty and 0.0 displays. The default values prompts while 0.0 is flashing on the display T (default is programmed to be 33.0 lb/15.0 kg). 2. Use and to adjust the value. Press ENTER to start the tare function. The NET annunciator turns on instead of the GROSS annunciator. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 7 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 3.6 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function Note The BMI key does not function when set up as an NTEP-certified scale. Use the following steps in determining the BMI. 3.6.1 LB Mode 1. Ensure that the scale is at zero. 2. Have the patient step onto the scale to obtain a weight. The LOCK annunciator appears on the display. 3. Press BMI . The BMI and FT/IN annunciators are lit on the display and a default height value of 5 feet - 7.5 inch is flashing. 4. Use and to adjust the height value. 5. Press . ENTER 6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator are shown on the display. Press CLEAR to return to the Weighing mode and the BMI function will be turned off. 3.6.2 KG Mode 1. Ensure that the scale is at zero. 2. Have the patient step on the scale to obtain a weight.The LOCK annunciator appears on the display. 3. Press BMI . The BMI and CM annunciators appear on the display and a default height value of 170.0 cm (170.0) is flashing. 4. Use and to adjust the height value. 5. Press . ENTER 6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator are shown on the display. Press CLEAR to return to the Weighing mode and the BMI function will be turned off. 8 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Operation 3.7 Troubleshooting Refer to the following table to check and correct any failure before contacting service personnel. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Scale does not turn on Dead batteries Replace batteries or connect to AC power Faulty electrical outlet Use a different electrical outlet Bad power supply Replace adapter Questionable weight or the scale does not zero External object is interfering with the scale Remove the interfering object from the scale Display did not show 0.0 before weighing Help the patient off the scale, zero the scale and begin the weighing process again Scale is not placed on a level floor Ensure scale is level and begin the weighing process again Scale is out of calibration Check the weight with a certified calibration weight The display shows a STOP message The load on the scale exceeds the capacity of the scale Remove the excess weight and use the scale according to manufacture specifications The display shows LO Bat message The battery is low Replace batteries The display shows E and Err messages as detailed below E06 Identifier - ADC AD too high E07 AD too low E10 Overload Scale has been overloaded. Remove load from scale E4L BAT Battery low, but still usable- one bar left on indicator display E4U Battery low and unstable - no bars left on indicator display E11 CAL Calibration Error - recalibrate scale Err 1 Load cell cable may be plugged into wrong Ensure cable is connected to the load cell connection port connection port Note: Load cell connection point is located underneath the curved plastic cover of the indicator. Remove four back retaining screws, remove curved back cover to access load cell connection point. Err 2 Low saturation state (low A/D) The load cell is not connected properly; 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 cell mechanical surroundings and ensure nothing is contacting the load cell and that the cables are properly welded Err 7 Scale isn't moving Make sure feet are installed on the scale. Turn the feet all the way in and then back them out three full turns, then level the scale SAT Damaged load cell cable Replace load cell cable Load cell cable may be plugged into wrong Ensure cable is connected to the load cell connection port connection port Note: Load cell connection point is located underneath the curved plastic cover of the indicator. Remove four back retaining screws, remove curved back cover to access load cell connection point. Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Table © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 9 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 4.0 Communications The unit comes with an RS-232 port that enables weight data to be transmitted to other equipment, such as a computer or printer. The RS-232 cable with DB-9 connector (PN 100719) is available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. That connection is shown in USB Connection section on the next page. The RS-232 parameters are: · 9600 baud (selectable in the programming mode) · 8 data bits · 1 stop bit · no parity · no handshaking There are three methods of communication: · Push-button keypad print · Standard remote protocol · Escape protocol 4.1 Push-button Keypad Print With a stable, in-range weight, press and hold for at least three seconds, or until the scale emits two quick beeps. Note If the scale does not beep after five seconds, release 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: Token xxxxxxxx <SP> uu mmmmm <CR> <LF> Description Weight with decimal point and "-" sign Space Unit - lb or kg Mode - gross or net Carriage return Line feed (moves cursor down to the next line) Table 4-1. Print Format Tokens -10 Lb net = <SP><SP><SP><SP>-10.0<SP>lb<SP><SP>Net<SP><SP><SP><CR><LF> 10 Lb gross = <SP><SP><SP><SP><SP>10.0<SP>lb<SP>Gross<SP><CR><LF> · The scale will send out the following data while in BMI mode (displaying the BMI value): Setting Value Gross Weight Tare Weight Net Weight Patient Height Patient BMI 215 Lb 0.0 Lb 215 Lb 6-01.0 ft 28.4 Table 4-2. BMI Data 10 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Communications 4.2 USB Connection The scale has the capability of connecting to a Windows® computer (PC) using a USB cable (not included) and a terminal emulation program. A terminal emulation program allows the transfer of data between the scale and PC using a serial port. USB Connection RS-232 Connection Figure 4-1. Connection Ports Note Apple® and Macintosh® computers are unable to transfer the necessary data to the scale. Only use a PC for data transfer. Connecting software and downloads should always be addressed by the IT department for safety reasons and can vary depending on what type of computer platform is being used. Consult the IT department if driver protections are preventing the use of the USB driver. Driver protections may need Note to be temporarily disabled on Windows 10 or later computers to allow for the installation of the USB driver. 1. Connect the scale's indicator to a PC using a USB-Type B to USB-Type A cable (not included). 2. Turn the indicator on. Note In most cases, the PC should find the driver and automatically configure the driver when the scale is plugged into a USB port. 3. Open a terminal emulation program, such as Advanced Serial Port Terminal, pUtty or Hercules (used in this example). 4. Connect to the serial port assigned by the PC (COM5 in example). This can be found in Device Manager. Once selected, press Open. Figure 4-2. Connecting to a Serial Port 5. With weight on the scale, press and hold the Print button on the indicator for three seconds. The patient's weight is sent to the PC. Figure 4-3. Patient Weight Displayed © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 11 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 5.0 Sealing of the Unit The 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale is an NTEP certified scale. To maintain NTEP certification, the unit must not be opened. 5.1 NTEP Regulations Weights and Measures stickers or foil labels are used on both sides of the unit to seal and prevent it from being opened. Whomever installs the scale is responsible for placing stickers on the unit. The desired sticker location is noted in Figure 5-1. Placement of Sealing Sticker (two stickers needed, one on each side) Figure 5-1. Desired Sealing Sticker Location 5.2 Measurement Canada Regulations Lead wire sealing can be used to comply with Measurement Canada and NTEP regulations. Figure 5-2. Wire Sealing Location 12 Visit our website www.RiceLake.com Maintenance 6.0 Maintenance The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the unit. Do not immerse the scale in cleaning or other liquid solutions. IMPORTANT Do not use Isopropyl alcohol or other solutions to clean the indicator display surface. 6.1 Basic Maintenance Before the first use of the scale and after periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If the scale does not operate correctly, contact a qualified service personnel. Go through the following steps for basic maintenance. · Check the overall appearance of the entire scale for any obvious signs of damage · Inspect the condition of the AC power adapter cord for cracking, 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 the scale from the AC power source. · Clean all external surfaces with a clean, damp cloth or tissue. Mild soap and water solution may be used. Dry with a clean soft cloth · Do not immerse the scale into cleaning or other liquid solutions · Do not use Isopropyl alcohol or other solutions to clean the display surface © Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 13 160-10-7N Low-Profile Digital Athletic Scale 7.0 Specifications Power 9 VDC, provided by six AA alkaline batteries (included) 120/230 VAC adapter, NEMA 1-15 plug (included) Battery Type Six AA alkaline (included) Battery Use 25 hours continuous use with batteries Automatic power-off can be configured Data Communications Connections RS-232 with RJ45 jack, USB Baud Rate 9600 (Default) Bits 8; 1 stop bit Parity None Handshaking None Environmental Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F (5° to 35°C) Capacity 550 lb x 0.2 lb (250 kg x 0.1 kg) Dimensions W x L x H: 14.4 in x 14.4 in x 1.65 in (36.6 cm x 36.6 cm x 4.2 cm) Display 5-digit LCD display, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) digit height Warranty Two-year limited warranty Certifications and Approvals CC 18-011 AM-6097 E113986 14 Visit our website www.ricelake.com © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Specifications subject to change without notice. 230 W. Coleman St. · Rice Lake, WI 54868 · USA U.S. 800-472-6703 · Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 · International 715-234-9171 · Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 August 18, 2022 www.ricelake.com PN 193841 Rev C