Overview
The DETECTO MB130 is a versatile digital pediatric scale designed for accurate weighing of newborns and infants. It features a comfortable, contoured weighing tray that securely cradles babies, ensuring their safety and ease during measurement. The scale is built for neonatal to pediatric use, offering a user-friendly experience for healthcare professionals.
The scale provides a clear, easy-to-read one-inch-high LCD display showing weight in both pounds and kilograms. It can be powered by a 9-volt battery (not included) or an included AC adapter. An auto shut-off feature helps conserve battery life.
Key Features:
- Comfortable Weighing Tray: Large, contoured tray (22" W x 11.3" D) designed for infant comfort and safety.
- High Accuracy: Offers a capacity of up to 44 lb / 20 kg with precision readings of 0.01 lb / 5 g.
- Integral Analog Measuring Tape: Built-in tape measures up to 21-9/16 inches (55 cm).
- Portability: Weighs only 5.4 lbs (2.4 kg) net, making it lightweight and easy to transport for mobile medical use.
- Zero Function: Allows users to automatically subtract the weight of blankets, toys, or diapers.
- HOLD Function: Convenient buttons on the scale and optional DLM rod retain measurements on the display, allowing caregivers to attend to the infant first.
- Convertible to Toddler Scale: The weighing tray can be quickly removed, converting the MB130 into a low-profile step-on toddler scale with a capacity of up to 44 pounds / 20 kilograms.
Digital Length Measurement Accuracy
The DETECTO MB130 can be enhanced with the optional DLM (Digital Length Measuring) rod, creating a comprehensive digital measuring station for weight and height. This integration allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement, streamlining pediatric assessments.
DLM Features:
- Provides completely digital weight and height measurements.
- Offers readouts in feet/inches, inches, and centimeters on a bold, one-inch-high LCD.
- Features a HOLD button to retain measurements for active babies.
- Powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries, ensuring portability.
- Measures from 13-3/4 inches to 31-1/2 inches (35 cm to 80 cm) with 1/16 inch (1 mm) graduations.
Image Description: A clinician is shown using the DETECTO MB130 scale with the attached DLM digital length measuring rod to measure a baby. The scale's display shows a weight reading, and the DLM rod's display shows a length measurement.
Breast Milk Intake Function (BMIF)
The unique BMIF function is designed to help monitor infant feeding. It compares the baby's weight before and after feeding, alternating the display between the current weight and the change from the initial weight. This clearly indicates the amount of milk intake by the baby.
Optional Accessories
MB-CASE Carrying Case
An optional water-resistant carrying case, the MB-CASE, is available for comfortable transport of the MB130 scale. Constructed from robust, water and dust-resistant nylon with an adjustable shoulder strap, it is ideal for mobile healthcare environments.
Image Description: The DETECTO MB-CASE, a black, durable carrying case with a shoulder strap, designed for the MB130 scale.
Mobile Baby Scale Cart (Model RC33669WHT)
For enhanced mobility within clinical facilities, DETECTO offers the RC33669WHT mobile baby scale cart. This steel rolling cart features a white powder paint finish, a push handle, and parking/steering locks for patient safety. The top shelf is made of ABS molded plastic designed to securely grip the MB130 scale's rubber feet. The cart includes five drawers for storing pediatric care supplies (two 3-inch high, two 6-inch high, and one 9-inch high).
Image Description: The DETECTO RC33669WHT mobile baby scale cart, a white rolling cart with multiple drawers, designed to hold the MB130 scale and DLM rod.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 0-22 lb x 0.01 lb / 22-44 lb x 0.02 lb 0-10 kg x 5 g / 10-20 kg x 10 g |
| Units of Measure | lb / kg |
| Function Keys | ON/ZERO/OFF, HOLD, UNIT |
| Stabilization Time | 1-2 seconds |
| Operating Temperature | 40° F - 105° F / 5° C - 40° C |
| Power | (1) 9V battery (not included) or AC adapter (included) |
| Display | 1 in / 25 mm high, 5 digit LCD |
| Measuring Tape (Integral) | Up to 21-9/16 in / 55 cm with 1/16 in / 1 mm increments |
| Scale Dimensions (Base Only) | 12.2 in W x 12.6 in D x 1.3 in H / 31 cm W x 32 cm D x 3.3 cm H |
| Scale Dimensions (with Tray) | 22 in W x 13.1 in D x 4 in H / 55.9 cm W x 33.3 cm D x 10.2 cm H |
| Scale Dimensions (with Tray and DLM) | 24.6 in W (expands to 34.4 in W) x 16 in D x 6.3 in H / 62.5 cm W (expands to 87.4 cm W) x 40.6 cm D x 16 cm H |
| Weight Tray Dimensions | 22 in W x 11.3 in D x 3.7 in H / 55.9 cm W x 28.7 cm D x 9.4 cm H |
| Net Weight | 5.4 lb / 2.4 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 8 lb / 3.6 kg |
| UPC Code | 809161184402 |
General Information
When purchasing the MB130 scale, consider adding the optional MB-CASE for convenient site-to-site transport or the Rescue brand baby scale cart for rolling mobility within a clinical facility.
DETECTO reserves the right to improve, enhance, or modify features and specifications without prior notice.
