Rice Lake 140-10-7N Series User manual

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Rice Lake Platform/Fitness Scale
140-10-7N Series
Software Revision 11300
Operation Instructions
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Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Scale Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Using the Tare Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.0 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.0 Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale Specifications....................................................................... 8
For More Information ............................................................................................................................... 9
Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 10
Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained
by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department
@ 2011 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Series 140-10-7N, software revision 11300
September 2011

iPlatform Fitness Operation Instructions

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1.0 Introduction
The Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale is ideal for use in fitness centers, wrestling and boxing facilities, and
weight management facilities. The scale is durable and is designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable
weight measurements and has features that enable a fast and convenient weighing process. The Platform Fitness
Scale is an NTEP-certified legal-for-trade device that provides the highest possible accuracy when weight is a
critical factor.
This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site
at www.ricelake.com/health. Technical information on this product and other medical
products are available on the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site. Rice Lake Weighing
Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
Figure 1-1. The Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale
To prevent injury to individuals and damage to your scale, please follow these instructions carefully:
• Do not transport the scale while the platform is loaded.
• Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
• For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
• For accurate weighing, verify proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual.
• Do not use around flammable liquids.
• Operation at other voltages and frequencies than specified could damage equipment.
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2Platform Fitness Operation Instructions
2.0 Scale Assembly
2.1 Unpacking Your Scale
Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale.
Parts contained in the shipping box include:
• The scale
• This manual
• The indicator
• AC adaptor (located in white box)
2.2 Repacking
If the Platform Fitness Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed
with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton for shipping the scale back.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
2.3 Setting Up Your Scale
Use the following steps to set up the Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale.
1. Remove the scale out of the packaging material that it came in and move it into the area where the
weighing process will occur.
2. To check for scale alignment, put the scale on a flat surface and look at the round spirit level on the base
of the scale. The scale is aligned when the air bubble is immediately in the center of the circle. If the air
bubble is not centered, unscrew and adjust the scale legs until the air bubble is centered. It’s
recommended to place the scale on a hard, level surface for the most accurate weighments. Thin
carpeting is fine but not recommended.
AC Power Connections
The Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale has a 120 VAC adaptor or 230 VAC adaptor to use when power is readily
available. The AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. LED Light Location
The AC adaptor, when not in use, plugs into the back housing of the indicator. Figure 2-1 shows that location.
Note
LED indicator light
illuminates from red to
green when charged.
Connect the AC power
source here.
RS-232 Port
connection
Store the 230 VAC
adaptor here when not
in use
Store the 120 VAC
adaptor here when not
in use
Back cover to indicator

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The Rice Lake Platform Fitness Scale is capable of running its internal sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery if no
additional power source is available. Battery life is approximately 75 hours. If the LO Bat indicator is showing on
the display, recharge the battery or connect the scale to an AC power source as soon as possible for accurate
weighing.
Battery Charging
When the AC adaptor is connected to a power source, the rechargeable battery goes into recharge mode.
To maintain battery longevity we recommend you charge it on a regular basis rather than waiting until
it is fully discharged.
The LED indicator light on the back of the scale housing will illuminate red during the charging period, and
change over to green when the battery becomes fully charged.
Load Cell Connections
To gain access to the load cell connection point, remove the four back retaining screws and back cover as shown
in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2 illustrates where the load cell connection point is.
Figure 2-2. Load Cell Connection Point
Note
Load Cell Connection
Point

4Platform Fitness Operation Instructions
3.0 Scale Operation
The display has various front panel keys. They are shown below.
Figure 3-1. Front Panel Display Keys
3.1 Weighing
Use the following steps to weigh a person.
1. Press the On-Off/Zero key to turn on the scale and 0.0 will appear on the display.
2. Ask the person to step onto the scale. The display shows the person’s weight, and the Lb or Kg
annunicator is lit when the weight is stable.
If a tare value is not entered, the Gross annunicator will be lit.
If a tare value is entered, the Net annunciator will be lit.
3. To change the display from Kg to Lb and vice-versa, press the Kg-Lb key.
4. To turn off the scale, press and hold the On-Off/Zero key until OFF appears on the display.
Key Name Function
ON-OFF/ZERO ON-OFF - Switches the scale on or off
ZERO - Clears weight off the scale and returns it back to zero.
BMI/TARE BMI - Enables the user to access the BMI (Body Max Index) function - Does not
function in legal-for-trade operation.
TARE - Used to subtract a weight off the scale ie: wheelchair
REWEIGH Allows you to reweigh a person without having them leave the scale - Does not
function in legal-for-trade operation.
NOTE: This key is currently not available.
Kg-Lb/PRINT Allows the user to toggle between kilograms and pounds.
Press this key to print a weight if connected to a printer.
Table 3-1. Key Functions

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3.2 Using the Tare Function
You can use the tare function for deducting extra weight (such as medical equipment) in a weighing operation.
Use the following steps to use the tare function.
1. With the scale set to 0.0, place the extra load on the scale. The display shows the weight with the Gross
(G annunciator) lit.
2. Press the TARE key. The display returns to 0.0 and the Net (N annunciator) appears on the left side of
the display.
If you remove the load from the scale. The weight of the load appears with a negative symbol to the left
of it.
3. Ask the person to step onto the scale with the load. The display then shows the person’s weight without
the weight of the tare included.
4. The weight of the tare remains stored in memory, so you can continue to weigh people who are carrying
the same tare weight.
5. To cancel the tare weight, press the TARE key a second time. The tare weight is cancelled and the scale
returns to the gross mode/weight when the scale is turned off.
Note

6Platform Fitness Operation Instructions
4.0 RS-232 Communication
The scale comes with an RS-232 port which 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. Figure 2-1 on page 2 shows where the RS-232 connection is.
The RS-232 parameters are 9600 baud (selectable in the programming mode), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
and no handshaking.
There are three methods of communication:
• Pushbutton keypad print
• Standard remote protocol
• Escape protocol
4.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print
With a stable, in-range weight, press and hold the Kg-Lb/Print key for at least three seconds, or until the scale
emits two quick beeps. Note that if the scale does not beep after five seconds, then release the button as the
weight was either in motion, or out of range.
• The scale will send out the following 21 character string:
xxxxxxxxx<SP>uu<SP>mmmmm<SP><CR><LF>
Where:
xxxxxxxxx is the weight with decimal point and " - " sign, if negative uu is the unit (lb or kg).
mmmmm is the mode (gross or net)
Examples:
-10 Lb net = <SP><SP><SP><SP>-10.0<SP>lb<SP><SP>Net<SP><SP><SP><CR><LF>
10 Lb gross = <SP><SP><SP><SP><SP>-10.0<SP>lb<SP>Gross<SP><CR><LF>