Doran DS8030 User manual

DS8030
Wheelchair Scale
User Manual
MAN0303 – Rev 2 Doran Scales, Inc. www.doranscales.com

Section 1. Unpacking and Installation ...................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1
Cautions and Warnings ................................................................................................. 1
Care & Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 1
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2
Section 2. Battery Operation ..................................................................... 3
Section 3. Scale Operation ....................................................................... 4
Display Pushbuttons ..................................................................................................... 4
Display Annunciators .................................................................................................... 5
Weighing a Patient without Tare ................................................................................... 7
Weighing a Patient with Tare ........................................................................................ 7
Zero Operation .............................................................................................................. 8
BMI Operation ............................................................................................................... 8
Reweigh Operation ....................................................................................................... 8
Section 4. Data Communications ............................................................. 9
RS-232 Communications Port ....................................................................................... 9
USB Communications Port ........................................................................................... 9
Section 5. Specifications ......................................................................... 13
Section 6. Troubleshooting .................................................................... 14
General Problem Resolution ....................................................................................... 14
Error Messages ........................................................................................................... 15

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Section 1. Unpacking and Installation
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Doran scale. This product has been designed with
the highest level of technology. We are dedicated to delivering a superior
product that will provide many years of trouble free service.
As an ISO9000 registered company, Doran Scales is dedicated to delivering
products built with strict compliance to our high quality standards. If you have
any questions regarding your scale, please contact Doran Scales, Inc.
Unpacking
Carefully remove the scale from the
shipping carton. If you notice any
shipping damage, notify the shipper
immediately. Be sure to retain all
shipping materials in case the scale
must be shipped elsewhere.
Cautions and Warnings
Your new scale is a durable industrial grade product, but it is also a sensitive
weighing instrument. Normal care should be taken when handling and using this
product. Improper handling or abuse can damage the scale and result in costly
repairs that may not be covered by the warranty. Please observe the following
precautions to insure years of trouble free service from your new scale.
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Do not use sharp objects to press any of the buttons.
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Do not pick up the scale platform or the indicator by the cord.
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Do not use the scale if the scale is damaged in any way.
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Do not leave patients unattended on the scale.
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Do not exceed the scale capacity.
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Do not drop the scale.
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Do not drop objects on the scale.
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When transporting, do not hit other objects, walls or doorframes with the
scale.
Care & Cleaning
With reasonable care, this product will last for many years. Here are some tips to
care for your scale. Failure to comply with these guidelines may void the
warranty.
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Hand clean the scale platform and indicator with a moist cloth.
•
Only clean with a mild detergent.
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Do not get water inside the scale platform or indicator.
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Do not use strong solvents or abrasive cleaners as this can damage the touch
panel or other plastic parts.
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Do not immerse.
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Examine the scale periodically for damage and wear and tear before use.

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Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
Installation
Connect the loadcell cable male connector to the inline female connector coming
from the indicator. Do not use excessive force to push the connectors together.
The connector is keyed to prevent misalignment. Be sure the mating keys are
aligned,
The indicator can be wall mounted using the keyholes located on the backside of
enclosure.

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Section 2. Battery Operation
Battery Installation
The indicator can be powered by a set of six AA alkaline batteries. These
batteries supply two years of typical use with the standard Automatic Shutoff
Timer settings.
The battery compartment is located on the backside of the indicator. Press
locking tab up to release battery compartment cover. Completely remove all the
batteries from the indicator and install the new set of batteries. Be sure the
batteries are oriented properly. Reinstall battery compartment cover to complete
the battery installation.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator displays the remaining battery life available. A low battery
status is also indicated by two beeps when a weight is held (If Parameter BH is set
to on. This indicator will not be displayed if the scale is powered by its wall
transformer instead of batteries.

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Section 3. Scale Operation
Fig. 3 Front Panel
Display Pushbuttons
The Model DS7060 controls consist of UNITS, ZERO, REWEIGH, ▲, ▼, and
TARE buttons. The display is used to provide weight indications and operator
messages indicating scale operation.
Power On/Off
Press the ZERO button to turn on the indicator. Press and hold the ZERO button
for 3 seconds to turn off the indicator. The indicator has an adjustable Automatic
Shutoff Timer that will turn off the indicator when not in use.
Zero
When the ZERO button is pressed, the scale will be reset to zero weight. This
feature can be used to zero out any weight not desired to be part of the patient
weight. Current BMI entry will be changed back to a default 0.0 value.
Units
Press the UNITS button to toggle between lb and kg weighing units. The current
unit will be displayed to the right of the weight digits. NOTE: The UNITS button
TARE
(Hold for BMI)

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can be locked or unlocked by pressing and holding Units for 5 seconds. An “L on“
message is displayed when button is locked and “L off“ when unlocked.
Reweigh
To reinitiate the weighing process, press REWEIGH. This will allow a new
measurement to be taken without the patient having to leave the platform.
Tare
To enter a tare weight for a wheelchair, press the TARE button. A “tAre“ message
is momentarily displayed, then 15.0 lb. Adjust the weight value by using the ▲ or
▼ buttons. Press the TARE button to save the value and exit the tare entry mode.
If a weight value has been entered, the scale will display NET weight. To clear
current tare weight, press the ZERO button. A menu timer will exit out of this entry
mode if no buttons are pressed within a 30 second time period.
BMI
With the hold weight being displayed, press and hold the TARE button for 1.5
seconds to enter the height of the patient. Adjust the value by using the ▲ or ▼
buttons. NOTE: Select the Height units by pressing the UNITS button to toggle
between the height in inches or centimeters. A menu timer will exit out of this
mode if no buttons are pressed within a 30 second time period.
Display Annunciators
The display annunciators will indicate the scale status.
NET
Net mode is indicated by the NET annunciator. When on, the scale is displaying a
net weight. When off, the scale is displaying a gross weight.
Motion
When the scale senses motion, MOTION will be indicated. Once motion ceases,
a stable reading will be displayed.
Stable Hold
Indicates a stable weight has been achieved and held on the display. This
indicates an accurate weight has been achieved. Note: Weights below 30 pounds
will not be held.
Average Hold
Indicates that the weight held on the display is a result of averaging several
weights due to excessive motion on the scale. Note: Weights below 30 pounds
will not be held. The Average Hold weight may be slightly less accurate than a
Stable Hold weight.
Displaying an Average Hold weight instead of a Stable Hold weight will speed the
weighment process of patients that cannot stand still. The Average Hold weight
will differ from the patient’s actual weight based upon the severity of the motion

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caused by the patient while on the scale. Although this weight may be less
accurate than a Stable Hold weight, the deviation from the patient’s actual weight
will be minimal.
The time required for the Average Hold to engage is based upon the Average
Aperture parameter. See the Parameter Setup section for configuration
instructions.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator displays the remaining battery life available. See the battery
operation section for detailed information. NOTE: Battery Indicator will be disabled
when using an external power supply.
Software Number and Revision display
Pressing and holding the Reweigh button for 3 seconds will perform a display test,
show the Software number “Su181” and the revision “r 3.1” or higher and then
display “StESt” to indicate Switch test mode is active. The Switch test mode stops
after 10 seconds if no switch was pressed. Scale will then run a Display Segment
test. After Display Segment test, the scale will return to the normal weighing
operation.

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Weighing a Patient without Tare
• Turn on the indicator by pressing the ZERO button.
• The indicator will perform a startup zero.
• The indicator will display scrolling dashes “-----”. Then display 0.00 weight.
• Place the patient on the scale platform.
• The display will scroll dashes for about 3 seconds until the patient’s weight is
captured.
• The indicator will beep (when enabled) and then hold the weight on the
display until the scale shuts off.
Weighing a Patient with Tare
Example 1:
• Turn on scale.
• Scale zeroes.
• Press TARE.
• 15.0lb is displayed.
• Use the ▲ and ▼ arrows to set the tare value.
• Press TARE to apply the tare value and return to the weight display.
• Display now shows a negative value and the NET indicator is displayed.
Example 2:
• Turn on scale.
• Scale zeroes.
• Place patient and wheelchair on the scale.
• Display holds the weight.
• Press TARE.
• 15.0lb is displayed.
• Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to set the tare value.
• Press TARE to apply the tare value and return to the held weight.
• The displayed weight now shows the NET patient weight. The tare value has
been applied to the held weight. Note that the scale operator does not need
to press REWEIGH for the tare to be applied to the held weight.
Once a TARE value has been applied it will remain in effect until changed or until the
scale shuts off.

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Zero Operation
1. Place item to be zeroed on the scale platform.
2. Press ZERO. The scale will display a zero weight. If the item is removed, the
stable negative weight will be shown.
3. The patient and the item are then place on the scale platform. The patient’s
weight, less the item’s weight, will be displayed.
4. To reset the scale weight to zero, Press Zero again with the scale platform
empty.
NOTE: Stable weights between -5 lb and +5 lb will be zeroed out after 3 seconds.
BMI Operation
1. With a hold weight displayed, press and hold the TARE button for 1.5 seconds
to enter the height value. Height entry starts at 5: 6.0 or 168.0, representing 5
foot 6 inches or 168 centimeters. NOTE: Height units can be changed by
pressing the Units button.
2. Press the ▲ button to increase or the ▼ button to decrease the value. When
the correct value is displayed, press the BMI button to enter value and exit.
NOTE: A menu timer will exit out of this entry mode if no buttons are pressed
within a 30 second time period.
Reweigh Operation
1. With the patient standing on the scale platform, press Reweigh to reinitiate the
weighing process.
2. The display will scroll dashes for about 3-5 seconds until the patient’s weight is
captured.
3. The indicator will beep (when enabled) and hold the weight on the display until
the scale shuts off automatically.

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Section 4. Data Communications
RS-232 Communications Port
The indicator is equipped with an RS-232 communications port. The RS-232
connection is located on the back of the indicator behind the top access cover.
An optional RS-232 cable is available. Insert the phone style connector into the
receptacle on the indicator housing and connect the 9-pin connector to your
computer or printer.
Note: This option may reduce battery life.
Basic understanding of RS-232 data communications is needed when setting up
the indicator to communicate with a printer or PC. When setting up an RS-232
communications system, there are two concerns which affect the configuration of
that system. These are:
• Baud Rate
• Data Bits and Parity
The baud rate determines how fast the data is sent from the scale. The sending
and receiving units must be set to the same baud settings. Refer to the For.
parameter for details.
The indicator’s data bits, parity and stop bits are set when configuring the For.
parameter. The receiving units must match the scale setting for proper
communication.
USB Communications Port
The indicator is equipped with a USB communications port. The USB connection
is located on the back of the indicator behind the top access cover. An optional
USB cable is available. Follow the instructions included with the option to install
all necessary drivers.
Once the USB drivers are installed on your PC, insert the USB connector into the
receptacle on the indicator and connect the other end of the cable to your
computer.

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IQ Vitals protocol (IV)
Fairbanks TeleWeigh (9600,7,ODD,2)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
Z or z
Zero the scale (if in motion, scale will wait until
stable, then zero)
<cr> or W
<weight><sp><uu><sp>
<mot><sp><sp><cr><lf>
<eot>
Current Display Weight. Active, Stable Hold, or
Average Hold.
( <mot> GR = stable, gr = motion )
U
Scale scrolls through available weight units.
H
<height><sp><hh><sp>GR<sp>
<sp><cr><lf>
Current height value in inches “in”.
R or r
Scale performs a Reweigh operation (same as
pressing the Reweigh button)
Welch Allyn Spot protocol (VU)
(2400,7,EVEN,1)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
DR<cr><lf>
<mot><sp><sp>
<weight><uu><cr><lf>
Current Weight.
( <mot> SD = stable, S_ = motion )
Doran F0 protocol (f0)
(9600,8,NO,1)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
Z or z
Zero the scale (if in motion, scale will wait until
stable, then zero)
<cr> or W
<stx><pol><weight><sp>
<uu><sp><cr><lf>
Current Display Weight. Active, Stable Hold, or
Average Hold.
U
Scale scrolls through available weight units.
H
<height><sp><hh><sp>GR
<sp><cr><lf>
Current Height value in inches or centimeters.
R or r
Scale performs a Reweigh operation (same as
pressing the Reweigh button)

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Doran F1 protocol (f1)
(9600,8,NO,1)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
Z or z
Zero the scale (if in motion, scale will wait until
stable, then zero)
<cr> or W
<stx><pol><weight>#<uu>#
GRS#<tare>#<uu>#<height>#
<hh>#<bmi>#BMI<cr><lf>
Current Display Weight. Active, Stable Hold, or
Average Hold.
U
Scale scrolls through available weight units.
R or r
Scale performs a Reweigh operation (same as
pressing the Reweigh button)
Doran Fd protocol (Fd)
(9600,8,NO,1)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
Z or z
Zero the scale (if in motion, scale will wait until
stable, then zero)
<cr> or W
--:--,--/--/--, <bmi>,
<height>,
<pol><gross><uu><sp>G,
<tare><uu><sp>T,
<pol><net><uu><sp>N,
<cr><lf>
Current Display Weight. Active, Stable Hold, or
Average Hold.
( <mot> G or N = stable, g or n = motion )
U
Scale scrolls through available weight units.
R or r
Scale performs a Reweigh operation (same as
pressing the Reweigh button)
Doran FH protocol (FH)
(Continuously transmits at 3.75 per second - 2400,8,NO,2)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
Z or z
Zero the scale (if in motion, scale will wait until
stable, then zero)
<cr> or W
<stx><status><0xD7><0xE4>
<weight><cr>
<status> 0x80 = positive lb weight, 0x82 =
positive kg weight, 0xB0 = negative lb weight,
0xB2 = negative kg weight.
Current Display Weight. Active, Stable Hold, or
Average Hold.
U
Scale scrolls through available weight units.

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Doran FH protocol (FH)
(Continuously transmits at 3.75 per second - 2400,8,NO,2)
Command (RXD)
Computer to Scale
Scale Output
Responds (TXD)
Scale to Computer
Description
R or r
Scale performs a Reweigh operation (same as
pressing the Reweigh button)
Data String Key
< > = Separator for reference, not printed
<stx> (☻) = ASCII 02h, start of text, non-printable character
<etx> (♥) = ASCII 03h, end of text, non-printable character
<eot> (♦) = ASCII 04h, end of transmit, non-printable character
<cr> (♪) = ASCII 0dh, Carriage return, non-printable character
<lf> (◙) = ASCII 0ah, Linefeed, non-printable character
<sp> ( ) = ASCII 20h, space
<mot> = GR for stable, gr for motion or SD for stable, S_ for motion
<pol> = minus sign for negative weight or a space for a positive weight
<weight> = current displayed weight 6 character field with decimal point
<gross> = gross weight 5 character field with decimal point
<net> = net weight 5 character field with decimal point
<tare> = tare weight 6 character field with decimal point
<height> = 6 character field with decimal point
<hh> = Height units
<bmi> = 5 character field with decimal point
<status> = status byte, weigh units and polarity

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Section 5. Specifications
Indicator Height
44” from the top of the platform to the weight
display.
Platform Overall Dimensions
Single Ramp: 39” L x 36” W
Dual Ramp: 49” L x 36” W
Platform Weighing Surface
Dimensions
Single Ramp: 29” L x 30” W
Dual Ramp: 29” L x 30” W
Indicator Dimensions
8” L x 6.5” W x 2.3” H
Power
AC Adapter (UL, ULc, CE)
6 AA Alkaline Batteries (Optional )
Up to 28,000 measurements before battery
replacement.
Displayed Units
lb, kg
Capacity
800 x 0.2 lb or 360 x 0.1 kg
Construction
Powder Coated Steel
and Heavy Duty Composite Plastic
Options
RS-232 Communication cable
USB Communication cable
WIFI
Warranty
2 years

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Section 6. Troubleshooting
General Problem Resolution
Problem
What to Do or Check
Weight reading will not repeat or
scale does not return to zero when
weight is removed.
Person or object other than that being
weighed is touching the scale.
Verify that there is nothing caught in or
interfering with the platform.
Scale overloads before scale
capacity is reached.
Verify scale calibration is correct. If
problem persists, recalibrate the scale.
Scale will not come to zero when the
Zero button is pressed.
Make sure that the scale is stabilizing
(Motion annunciator is off). After pressing
the Zero button, the scale should zero as
soon as it becomes stable.
Weight readings are not correct.
Verify the scale calibration with an
accurate test weight. If the readings are
not correct, recalibrate.
Be sure the platform is on a flat surface
and all four feet are touching the floor.
Scale drifts off zero.
Check for air currents and/or vibration
around the scale.
Scale shuts itself off or will not turn
on.
Press the ZERO button to turn on the
indicator.
Check that new batteries are installed
properly in the battery tray.
If using an AC adapter, confirm that it is
firmly plugged into a functioning wall
outlet.
Verify the connector at the rear of the
indicator is properly installed.

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Error Messages
Error Message
What to Do or Check
Er EP
The setup parameters loaded in nonvolatile memory
have become corrupted.
Reset all parameters to factory default with the rst
parameter.
Er Ad
The A/D communication is not detected. Ensure the
cable is connected to the rear of the indicator.
If problem persists, internal connectors will need to be
checked. Contact Doran Technical Support for
assistance.
Ernn
Motion Error, weight reading during calibration is too
unstable. This error is displayed during zero or span
calibration attempt. Error will disappear when platform
becomes stable.
Refer to the Calibration Troubleshooting section for
additional information. If this problem persists, contact
Doran Technical Support for assistance.
Ersp
The span calibration is out of range. This error is
displayed after a span calibration attempt. Place the
proper weight on the platform and press TARE to
perform the span calibration again.
Refer to the Calibration Troubleshooting section for
additional information. If this problem persists, contact
Doran Technical Support for assistance.
Erng
The span calibration is in a negative range. This error
is displayed after a span calibration attempt. Place
the proper weight on the platform and press TARE to
perform the span calibration again.
Refer to the Calibration Troubleshooting section for
additional information. If this problem persists, contact
Doran Technical Support for assistance.
udrld
The scale is in underload. The load on the scale
platform is less than the Calibration zero level by
more than 20% of the scale capacity.
Add table top to scale platform. If problem persists,
recalibrate. If this problem still persists, contact Doran
Technical Support for assistance.
ourld
The scale is in overload. The load on the scale
platform exceeds the scale capacity by more than
105%.

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Remove excess weight from scale platform.
If problem persists, recalibrate. If this problem still
persists, contact Doran Technical Support for
assistance.
Gs ol
The scale is in an extreme overload condition. The
load on the scale platform exceeds the scale input
range, or there is a bad connection between indicator
and platform.
Immediately remove excess weight from scale
platform as damage can occur. Check connections
between indicator and platform. If this problem still
persists, contact Doran Technical Support for
assistance.
Gs ul
The scale is in an extreme underload condition. None
or very low signal is detected. This error occurs when
the raw counts present at the scale’s input falls below
250.
Check connections between indicator and platform. If
this problem still persists, contact Doran Technical
Support for assistance.

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Doran Scales, Inc.
883 Enterprise Court
St. Charles, IL 60174
www.doranscales.com
630-879-1200