RADWAG C315 Series User manual

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MEDICAL SCALE MODELS
Scale type
Scale name
Communication interface
C315.60/150.OW-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.60/150.OW-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.60/150.OW-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OW-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OW-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.100/200.OW-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.100/200.OW-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OW-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OR-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.60/150.OR-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.60/150.OR-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OR-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OR-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.100/200.OR-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.100/200.OR-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OR-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OK-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.60/150.OK-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.60/150.OK-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OK-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OK-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.100/200.OK-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.100/200.OK-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OK-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OK2-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.60/150.OK2-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.60/150.OK2-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.60/150.OK2-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OK2-1
Personal scale
RS232
C315.100/200.OK2-2
Personal scale
RS232, USB
C315.100/200.OK2-3
Personal scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.100/200.OK2-4
Personal scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®

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C315.6/15.D-1
Baby scale
RS232
C315.6/15.D-2
Baby scale
RS232, USB
C315.6/15.D-3
Baby scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.6/15.D-4
Baby scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.10/20.D-1
Baby scale
RS232
C315.10/20.D-2
Baby scale
RS232, USB
C315.10/20.D-3
Baby scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.10/20.D-4
Baby scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.K.250C-1
Chair scale
RS232
C315.K.250C-2
Chair scale
RS232, USB
C315.K.250C-3
Chair scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.K.250C-4
Chair scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.4B.500C-1
Bad scale
RS232
C315.4B.500C-2
Bad scale
RS232, USB
C315.4B.500C-3
Bad scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.4B.500C-4
Bad scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
C315.8B.300C-1
Ramp bed scale
RS232
C315.8B.300C-2
Ramp bed scale
RS232, USB
C315.8B.300C-3
Ramp bed scale
RS232, Wi-Fi®
C315.8B.300C-4
Ramp bed scale
RS232, USB, Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi®Alliance.
03 SEPTEMBER 2020

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CONTENTS
1. INTENDED USE ................................................................................................................................................. 6
2. PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Operation.....................................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Battery Power Supply..................................................................................................................................6
2.2.1. Worn out Batteries Replacement.....................................................................................................7
3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................................................7
4. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................8
4.1. Personal scales...........................................................................................................................................8
4.2. Chair Scales................................................................................................................................................9
4.3. Bed Scales of C315.4B Series..................................................................................................................10
5. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.1. Personal Scales.........................................................................................................................................12
5.2. Chair Scales..............................................................................................................................................12
5.3. Bed Scales ................................................................................................................................................12
5.4. Baby Scales...............................................................................................................................................12
6. MECHANICAL DESIGN...................................................................................................................................12
6.1. Personal Scales.........................................................................................................................................12
6.2. Chair Scales..............................................................................................................................................13
6.3. Bed Scales ................................................................................................................................................14
6.4. Baby Scales...............................................................................................................................................15
6.5. Connectors Arrangement ..........................................................................................................................16
6.6. Connectors Arrangement ..........................................................................................................................16
7. OPERATION PANEL .......................................................................................................................................16
8. KEYS................................................................................................................................................................. 17
9. START-UP AND OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 17
9.1. Levelling.....................................................................................................................................................17
9.2. Connecting the Scale to the Mains ...........................................................................................................17
9.3. Battery Status............................................................................................................................................18
9.4. Battery Charge Status Check....................................................................................................................18
10. PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
10.1. Function Groups......................................................................................................................................19
10.2. Operating the Menu.................................................................................................................................19
10.3. Return to Weighing..................................................................................................................................20
11. WEIGHING .....................................................................................................................................................20
11.1. Zeroing ....................................................................................................................................................20
11.2. Taring ......................................................................................................................................................20
11.3. Press to enter tare manually................................................................................................................... 21
11.4. Dual Range Devices................................................................................................................................21
11.5. Units.........................................................................................................................................................21
11.5.1. Start Unit ......................................................................................................................................22
11.5.2. Temporary Unit.............................................................................................................................22
12. SCALE PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................23
12.1. Filter Level...............................................................................................................................................23
12.2. Value Release.........................................................................................................................................23
12.3. Ambient Conditions .................................................................................................................................24
12.4. Autozero Function ...................................................................................................................................24
12.5. Tare Function ..........................................................................................................................................24
12.6. Tare Entering Mode.................................................................................................................................25
12.7. Tare Value Memory.................................................................................................................................25
12.7.1. Entering Tare Value to Scale Memory.........................................................................................25
12.7.2. Selecting Tare Value from the Scale Memory.............................................................................26
12.8. Last Digit..................................................................................................................................................26
13. COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................................................27
13.1. RS232 Port..............................................................................................................................................27
13.2. Wi-Fi®Module..........................................................................................................................................27
14. PERIPHERAL DEVICES................................................................................................................................28
14.1. Computer.................................................................................................................................................28
14.1.1. Computer Port..............................................................................................................................28
14.1.2. Continuous Transmission.............................................................................................................28
14.1.3. Printout Interval for Continuous Transmission.............................................................................29

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14.2. Printer......................................................................................................................................................29
14.2.1. Port...............................................................................................................................................29
14.3. Additional Display....................................................................................................................................29
14.3.1. Additional Display Port.................................................................................................................29
15. PRINTOUTS ...................................................................................................................................................30
16. MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS ..............................................................................................................30
16.1. Automatic Backlight Switch-Off...............................................................................................................30
16.2. Display Brightness...................................................................................................................................31
16.3. 'Beep' Sound ...........................................................................................................................................31
16.4. Automatic Shutdown ...............................................................................................................................32
16.5. Date and Time.........................................................................................................................................32
16.6. Default User Settings ..............................................................................................................................32
17. SCALE DATA.................................................................................................................................................33
18. WORKING MODES –General Information.................................................................................................33
18.1. How to Run the Working Mode ...............................................................................................................33
18.2. Working Mode Local Settings .................................................................................................................34
18.2.1. Working Mode Accessibility .........................................................................................................34
18.2.2. Save Mode...................................................................................................................................34
18.2.3. Automatic Printout Interval...........................................................................................................35
18.2.4. LO Threshold................................................................................................................................35
19. WORKING MODE –WEIGHING ................................................................................................................... 35
19.1. Local Settings..........................................................................................................................................36
20. WORKING MODE - WEIGHING WITH PEAK HOLD ...................................................................................36
20.1. Local Settings..........................................................................................................................................36
20.2. Operation Options...................................................................................................................................36
20.3. Hold Operation ........................................................................................................................................37
21. WORKING MODE –BMI DETERMINATION................................................................................................ 37
21.1. Local Settings..........................................................................................................................................37
21.2. BMI Determination Operation..................................................................................................................37
22. IMPORT / EXPORT........................................................................................................................................39
22.1. Weighing Records Export .......................................................................................................................39
22.2. ALIBI Weighings Export ..........................................................................................................................39
22.3. Parameters Export / Import.....................................................................................................................39
23. DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTION CABLES.....................................................................................................40
24. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................41
24.1. Personal Scales ......................................................................................................................................41
24.2. Baby Scales.............................................................................................................................................41
24.3. Chair Scales............................................................................................................................................42
24.4. Bed Scales ..............................................................................................................................................42
25. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................42
26. ERROR MESSAGES .....................................................................................................................................43
27. SERVICE AND REPAIR ................................................................................................................................44
28. RECYCLING...................................................................................................................................................44
29. INFORMATION REGARDING EMC..............................................................................................................45
30. ANNEX A........................................................................................................................................................49
30.1. Data Plate Pictograms.............................................................................................................................49
30.2. CE Mark...................................................................................................................................................49

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1.INTENDED USE
Medical scales are intended to measure patients' body weight. In case
of a personal scale the patient is weighed standing, in case of chair scales the
patient is weighed sitting, in case of a bed scale the patient is weighed lying.
The scales feature a plastic housing and a backlit LCD, and are equipped with
an internal battery which allows their operation in places where there is no
access to the mains. The scales are equipped, depending on the model, with
RS 232, Wi-Fi®, USB communication interfaces via which communication with
peripheral devices (printer, computer) is established.
The scale must not be operated in hazardous areas
endangered with explosion of gases, and in dusty
environments.
2.PRECAUTIONS
2.1. Operation
A. Prior to the first use, carefully read this User Manual. Use the device only
as intended.
B. Scales to be decommissioned must be decommissioned in accordance
with valid legal regulations.
2.2. Battery Power Supply
C315 series scales are devices intended to be supplied by NiMH battery (nickel
metal hydride) of 1800- 2800 mAh capacity.
Do not let battery discharge in case of prolonged storage
of the device in low temperature.
Accumulators do not belong to regular household waste.
The European legislation requires discharged accumulators
to be collected and disposed separately from other
communal waste with the aim of being recycled. Dear user,
you are obliged to dispose of the worn out battery as
regulated.
Notice: Symbols on butteries identify harmful compounds:
Pb = lead, Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury.

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2.2.1. Worn out Batteries Replacement
Battery replacement:
Open battery container lid. The lid is to be
found in the housing base.
Take the worn out batteries out of the
container, insert new accumulators, pay
attention to +/- polarization.
Close the lid:
3.WARRANTY CONDITIONS
A. RADWAG feels obliged to repair or exchange all elements that appear to
be faulty by production or by construction.
B. Defining defects of unclear origin and means of their elimination can only
be realized with the assistance of the manufacturer and the user
representatives.
C. RADWAG does not bear any responsibility for damage or losses
resulting from unauthorized or inadequate performing of production
or service processes.
D. The warranty does not cover:
mechanical damage caused by product exploitation other than
intended, damage of thermal and chemical origin, damage caused by
lightning, overvoltage in the power network or other random event,
inappropriate cleaning habits.
E. Loss of warranty takes place if:
a repair is carried out outside RADWAG authorized service point,

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service claims intrusion into mechanical or electronic construction by
unauthorized people,
the scale does not bear security seal stickers.
F. Warranty conditions outline the warranty period for rechargeable
batteries attached to the device for 12 months.
G. For detailed warranty conditions read the warranty certificate.
H. Contact with the central authorized service: [phone].
4.UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
4.1. Personal scales
A. Take the device out of the packaging.
B. In order to ensure correct indications the scale must be set on an even
and stable ground away from any heat sources.
C. In case of personal scales equipped with a height meter it is necessary to
fix the said meter to a balance base (do it using an Allen wrench that
comes standard with the scale).
Assembly of a personal scale equipped with a height meter

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4.2. Chair Scales
Take the device out of the packaging and then:
Install footrests:
Make sure that the pin for coupling
of the footrest fits the opening entirely
(keep pushing the pin until it resists).
Couple the footrest to the pin.
Screw the bolt fixing the footrest, make
sure it sticks out.
Position the footrests vertically prior to
weighing, this is to make way for the
patient who is to sit on the chair.
During weighing, the footrests must take
horizontal position to serve as a support for
the weighed person legs.
During weighing, the footrests must take
horizontal position to serve as a support for
the weighed person legs.
Bolts
Tighten the bolts

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4.3. Bed Scales of C315.4B Series
A. Take the device out of the packaging.
General view
B. Assembly the device:
Fix the indicator.
Push the casters in.
C. Move the device to the measurement spot, place it next to the bed.
D. Put the brakes on.
E. Lock the bed casters.
F. Move one measuring stand next to one bed caster.
G. Assembly the lift.

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H. Using the lift fit the caster into the measuring stand, see the below
pictures:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
I. Fit in the remaining casters into the remaining measuring stands likewise,
see the below picture:

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The floor under the measuring stands must be horizontal.
Make sure that the connection cable does not go under any
measuring stand, it could falsify the measurement.
5.MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
The indicators cannot get in touch with running water
(cleaning is to be done using dry or slightly wet cloth).
5.1. Personal Scales
Clean the weighing platform and the construction using sanitizers and
cleansers intended for medical products.
5.2. Chair Scales
It is necessary to periodically sanitize the seat and arms. Clean the chair using
sanitizers and cleansers intended for medical products. Mind not to turn the
device upside down during the maintenance activities, this might result with
damage.
5.3. Bed Scales
Clean the measuring stamds and beams (depending on the scale) using
sanitizers and cleansers intended for medical products.
5.4. Baby Scales
Cleaning in this case requires periodical sterilization of the weighing pan. Clean
the pan using sanitizers and cleansers intended for medical products. Mind to
be gentle, i.e. do not use force while pan cleaning, this may cause damage
of the device.
6. MECHANICAL DESIGN
6.1. Personal Scales
Personal scale models:
C315.OW with the height meter, indicator installed on a post.
C315.OR, indicator coupled to the weighing platform directly.
C315.OK, C315.OK2, indicator coupled to the weighing platform via cable.

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Personal scale
6.2. Chair Scales
C315.K chair scale has been equipped with casters facilitating its transport.
Back casters feature a brake that allows keeping the scale still.
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6.3. Bed Scales
C315.4B bed scale comprises 4 measuring stands in which bed casters are
placed using a special lift. The scale, due to its design, fits any bed regardless
of a given bed type (bed with casters ranging between 100 - 200) and used
bracket system.
Bed scale of C315.4B series
Bed scale of C315.8B series comprises 2 weighing beams that can be spaced
up to 2.5 m. Thanks to a slight tilt, any bed can easily slide the beam. The bed
is weighed upon result stabilisation. The C315.8B scale, due to its design, fits
any bed regardless of a given bed type and used bracket systems.
Cable length 2x L11,6m
Cable length 2x L20,8m
L33m

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Bed scale of C315.8B series
6.4. Baby Scales
C315.D series scales are precise electronic instruments of accuracy class III.
They are intended for weighing babies, wherein the weighing can be realised
using 'Peak hold' function, which means that upon display of the stable
measurement, the final result is frozen on the display. With this, the result can
be read regardless of the baby moves.
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6.5. Connectors Arrangement
1 –power supply socket
2 –RS232 connector
3 –weighing platform cable inlet
4 –USB* connector
*) - option.
6.6. Connectors Arrangement
Pin2 –RxD
Pin3 –TxD
Pin4 –5VDC
Pin5 –GND
RS232 connector DB9/M (male)
Pin6 –GND
Pin7 –D+
Pin8 –D-
Pin9 –5V
USB connector DB9/M (male)
7.OPERATION PANEL

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8.KEYS
Press to switch the weighing device on/off, keep the key pressed for about
1 second.
Function key, press to change the working mode.
Press to send the weighing result to a printer or a computer.
Press to zero the scale.
Press to tare the scale.
Upon pressing + key combination, functions
of given keys change. Detailed information concerning use
of the above key combination is to be found further down
this manual.
9.START-UP AND OPERATION
9.1. Levelling
It is necessary to level the scale, do it by turning its feet. Keep turning the feet
until the air bubble takes central position:
9.2. Connecting the Scale to the Mains
The weighing device can be connected to the mains only with a power supply
that comes standard with the particular model. Nominal voltage of the power
supply (specified on the power supply data plate) has to be compatible with the
mains nominal voltage.
Procedure:
Connect the power supply to the mains. Plug it to the power supply socket
(back side of the scale housing).

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Press key. The key is used to switch the scale on/off.
Display test proceeds (all symbols are backlit for a moment), program
name and number is displayed first, ZERO indication with a reading unit
next (the displayed reading unit is conditioned by a scale type).
In case the weighing result is not zero after indication stabilisation, press
button.
9.3. Battery Status
The scale of standard design is equipped with an internal battery. The battery
state is signalled by pictogram, displayed in the top bar of the display.
pictogram display mode
Meaning
No pictogram
Battery charged. Regular scale operation.
Pictogram displayed continuously
Too low battery charge (the scale is about to shut
down). Charge the battery immediately.
Blinking pictogram, blink frequency:
ca. 1 s
Battery charge in progress. The device is connected
to the power supply charging the battery.
Blinking pictogram, blink frequency:
ca. 0.5 s
Battery error. Battery damaged.
9.4. Battery Charge Status Check
Press and keys combination.
Depending on the battery state, a respective status is displayed on the
screen for 2s:
80%
Battery power supply. Battery power given in %.
CHArGE
Battery charge in progress. The device is connected to the power supply
charging the battery.
-Err5-
Battery error. Battery is damaged.
Next, the home screen is displayed automatically.
10. PROGRAM
Program menu is divided into function groups. Function group is a group
of interrelated parameters.

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10.1. Function Groups
Function group
number
Function group
name
Description
P2
rEAd
Readout parameters
P3
Func
Working modes
P4
Conn
Communication
P5
ducE
Peripheral devices
P6
Prnt
Printouts
P7
Othr
Operation-related functions
P8
InFo
Scale data
P9
Unit
Units
IE
-
Import / Export
10.2. Operating the Menu
In order to navigate the menu use the operation panel.
+
Press to enter the main menu.
+
Press to enter tare manually
Press to enter tare from tare database.
Press to change value by 1 digit up.
Press to scroll the menu up.
+
Press to check battery/accumulator state.
+
Press to view date/time.
Press to scroll the menu down.
Press to change current parameter value.
Press to enter given submenu.
Press to modify given parameter.
Press to exit, function remains unmodified.
Press to move one menu level up.
Press to confirm modification.

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10.3. Return to Weighing
Introduced modifications are automatically recorded upon return to the home
screen. To return to the home screen press key repeatedly.
11. WEIGHING
Set high filter rate for those patients who can't stay motionless (read section
12.1). With this the weighing will take longer, but the result will be more
reliable.
11.1. Zeroing
To zero mass indication press key. Zero indication and the following
pictograms are displayed: and . The scale can be zeroed only when
the indication is stable.
Indication can be zeroed only within ±2% range of the
maximum capacity. If the zeroed value exceeds ±2% of the
maximum capacity, then the software indicates a respective
error message, Err2.
11.2. Taring
Spread a nappy or a blanket over the weighing pan (this is conditioned by
a scale type). Upon indication stabilization press key (zero indication
is displayed, Net pictogram appears at the top of the screen). Now, depending
on the scale type:
load the weighing pan with a baby (baby scale),
stand on the weighing pan (personal scale),
sit on the chair (chair scale),
lay on the bed (bed scale).
Read the result when stability marker is displayed.
Baby scale is intended for measurement of baby mass, the
baby is weighed lying. Shall the baby be weighed sitting,
make sure that it sits in the centre of the weighing pan.
Otherwise the pan may rest on bumpers protecting against
overload, which might make the measurement unreliable.