Rice Lake 560-10-1 User manual

PN 167393
Rice Lake Digital Chair Scale
Model 560-10-1
Software Revision 11454
Operation Manual

Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Safety Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.0 Scale Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Save Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.4 Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4Preset Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.5 Toggle Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.6 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 12
5.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 15
7.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 15
7.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.0 Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair Scale Specifications .................................................................... 16
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. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
May 6, 2015
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1.0 Introduction
The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight
measurements and has features that enable a fast and convenient weighing process. The Rice Lake 560 Digital
Chair scale features a robust design, two armrests that can be lifted separately and two foot rests that can be
folded up for easy patient access. The scale has four swivel caster wheels including two rear locking wheels.
This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelake.com. Technical information on these products and other medical products are
available on the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website.
Figure 1-1. Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair Scale
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2.0 Safety
With the Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale there are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal
injury to the user and damage to your scale.
2.1 Safety Signals
Safety Signal Definitions:
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
2.2 Safety Precautions
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand instructions in the
manual. 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. Proper care is your responsibility.
WARNING
Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works with this unit
has read and understands the following safety information. Please follow these instructions carefully.
• Do not transport the chair scale while the platform is loaded.
• Always lock the caster brakes of the chair scale before seating the patient.
• Make sure the footrests are in the up position when seating the patient.
• Do not drop the chair scale or subject it to violent shocks.
• For accurate weighing, the chair scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
• For accurate weighing, verify proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual
before each use.
• Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (660 Lb/300 Kg) may damage your scale.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
• Operating at other voltages and frequencies than specified could damage the equipment.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters, utilizing an adapter not supplied by Rice Lake
Weighing Systems voids all warranties.
• 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.
• These chair scales are used to determine weight of people while sitting.
• To avoid cross contamination, the scale plate must be cleaned regularly. It is recommended after each
weighing which could result in potential contamination such as when there is direct skin contact during
the weighing process.
• The scale indicator display is not waterproof; avoid contact with excessive moisture.
• To prevent injury, do not exert unnecessary force on the arm rests.
• Do not stand on the footrests.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury
Important
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment.

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3.0 Scale Assembly
3.1 Unpacking the Scale
Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale. Visually inspect the RL560
scale to ensure all components are included and undamaged. Parts contained in the shipping box include:
Item Description Quantity
Chair Scale frame 1
RL560 Operation Manual 1
Indicator 1
Footrests 2
Handle assembly 1
Back Cover for the Indicator 1
Parts Inside Bag which contains
Table 3-1. RL560 Component Parts

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3.2 Save Packaging
If the Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale must be returned for any reason, it must be properly packed with
sufficient packing materials in the original carton.
Note
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
Zip Ties 6
Batteries 6
5 x 25mm screws 4
to attach the
molded seat to the
chair scale frame.
1/4 x 3/8" bolts 4
to attach footrest to
footrest assembly
frame (2 already
installed in footrest)
1/4 x 3/8" round head screws
Not
shown
2
For handle
assembly - already
in the handle
assembly frame.
5/32 x 1/4 flat head screws 2
To attach the
indicator plate to
the handle frame.
Item Description Quantity
Table 3-1. RL560 Component Parts

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3.3 Setting Up Your Scale
Move the box into an area where the scale can be assembled. It’s recommended that the scale be placed on a hard,
level surface for the most accurate weighments.
The chair comes in three main pieces:
• Main frame
• Leg and footrest assembly
• Handle assembly
Remove the main frame from the packaging.
Figure 3-1. Chair Scale Main Frame
3.3.1 Footrest Assembly
Use the following steps to attach the two footrests to the scale base.
1. Slide the foot pads onto the footrest frame.
Figure 3-2. Slide and Secure Foot Pads onto Footrest Frame

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2. Use the (4) 1/4 x 1/2" bolts provided in the parts kit bag to bolt footrests onto the frame.
Figure 3-3. Secure with Screws
3.3.2 Attaching the Indicator Display to the Chair
Use the following steps to attach the display to the handle assembly.
1. Attach the indicator to the support bracket using (2) 1/4 x 3/8" round head screws provided.
Figure 3-4. Attach Indicator to Handle Assembly
2. Loosen the two 1/4 x 3/8" round head screws that are located in the main chair frame (shown in Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5. Insert Handle Assembly to Chair Frame

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3. Insert handle assembly onto the chair scale frame.
4. Tighten handle to scale frame.
Figure 3-6. Secure with Screws
3.3.3 Attach Seat to the Scale Base
Use the following steps to attach the seat to the chair scale frame.
1. Fit the seat to the frame and attach using the (4) 5 x 25mm screws provided at the points indicated below.
Figure 3-7. Attach Seat to Frame

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Arm Rests
The Rice Lake 560 has two armrests that can be lifted separately for easy patient access. The arm rests are
permanently mounted to the chair scale seat.
Attaching Load Cell Cable to Frame
The scale comes with the load cell cable coiled and ready to plug into the back of the indicator. Uncoil the load
cell cable and route along the chair scale frame. Secure with six zip ties (included).
Use zip ties to secure
load cell cable to chair
frame.
Figure 3-8. Use Zip Ties to Secure Load Cell Cable

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3.4 Power Connections
Inserting Batteries
The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale uses six (6) AA batteries which offers an average of 25 hours of
continuous use from the batteries. The batteries come with the product.
To install the batteries:
1. Tilt the indicator downward to expose the battery chamber on the back of the indicator.
2. Insert batteries.
Figure 3-9. Batteries in Battery Chamber
3. Close battery chamber cover.
4. Tilt the indicator up.
If an external power supply or USB power is connected, the battery flag on the display is turned off.
When on battery or USB power supply, the backlight power is reduced to 60 percent.
AC Power Connections
The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale has an optional 120 VAC adapter or 230 VAC adapter to use when power
is readily available. The optional AC power adapter plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 3-10.
Connect the
optional AC
power
adapter.
Figure 3-10. Power Connection
Important
Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters; utilizing an adapter not supplied by Rice
Lake Weighing Systems voids all warranties.

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Load Cell Connection
Use the following steps to connect the load cell cable.
1. Ensure that the load cell cable has been run and attached to the chair frame with supplied zip ties.
2. The indicator comes with the back cover plate removed. Plug the load cell connector into the indicator as
shown below.
Figure 3-11. Ensure Load Cell Cable Does Not Get Pinched Prior to Putting Back Cover On.
3. Attach the molded cover back onto the indicator ensuring that the load cell cable does not get pinched.
Figure 3-12. Attach Molded Back Cover onto Indicator

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4.0 Scale Operation
The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale display has ten front panel keys. They are shown below.
Figure 4-1. Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair Scale Front Panel Display Keys
Key Descriptions
Table 4-1 describes each of the Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale’s key functions.
Key Name Function
On/Off
On/Off Switches the scale on or off
LB/KG
Print
Print
LB/KG
Print - A long key press will send data out from the RS-232 and USB ports.
LB/KG - A short key press allows the user to toggle between kilograms and
pounds providing that it’s enabled in configuration mode.
Zero
Zero Clears the weight off the scale and returns it back to zero.
Hold
Release
Hold
Release
Hold & Release - The first press holds the most current weight value shown
on the display.
A second press releases the weight value shown.
BMI
BMI Enables the user to access the BMI (Body Mass Index) function. This key
only works if there is a locked weight shown on the display and the BMI
function is turned on in the configuration settings.
TARE
T
Ta r e Is used to subtract the weight off the scale, ie: oxygen tank, other equipment.
CLEAR
Clear Allows you to return to normal weighing when the BMI value is being
displayed.
Table 4-1. Digital Chair Scale Key Functions

ENTER
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The keys on the front panel display are very sensitive so only a gentle pushing motion is required to obtain
results.
To prevent injury, do not exert unnecessary force on the arm rests.
4.1 Casters
The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale comes equipped with four casters. Ensure casters are in a locked position
prior to having a patient sit down on the chair scale.
Figure 4-2. Caster Wheels (one of four shown)
The scales have the capability of performing different operations beyond just calculating weight. The various
operating instructions are described below.
4.2 Weighing
Follow these steps to weigh a person.
1. Press the On/Off key to turn on the scale and 0.0 will appear on the display along with ZERO on the upper
display.
2. Have the person sit down on the scale. Thedisplay shows the person’s weight, and the LOCK annunciator
is on in the upper display and beeps to indicate the end of the weighing process.
3. To change the display from Lb to Kg and vice-versa, press the LB/KG key.
4. To turn off the scale, press and hold the On/Off key until OFF appears on the display.
ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode.
Up/Down Arrows Used to adjust height input (0.5 in/0.5 cm) while in BMI mode.
CAUTION
Note
Key Name Function
Table 4-1. Digital Chair Scale Key Functions

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4.3 Hold/Release Function
Follow these steps to use the Hold/Release function:
1. When the person is on the scale, press the Hold/Release key.
2. When the person gets off the scale, the weight and the HOLD & LOCK annunciator will remain on the
display.
3. At this stage the ZERO key will not work. The only way to return to zero from here is to press the Hold/
Release key one more time.
Note
Pressing the HOLD key prior to a person getting on the scale will also work.
4.4 Preset Tare
Follow these steps to use the Preset Tare:
1. When the weight is set to 0.0, place the extra load on the scale and press the TA RE key until the display
returns to 0.0 and NET appears on the display.
2. Remove the extra load from the scale. The weight will appear with a negative symbol to the left of it.
3. Ask the patient to sit down on the scale with the extra weight. The display then shows the patient’s
weight. The NET annunciator is still on. The weight of the extra load remains stored in memory.
4. To cancel the tare weight, press and hold the TA RE key until NET disappears from the display and the
display turns back to 0.0 and GROSS appears. Tare weight is also canceled when the scale is turned off.
4.5 Toggle Tare
Follow these steps to use the Toggle Tare function:
1. When the weight is set to 0.0, press the TA R E key.
2. The default tare value is displayed (default is programmed to be 33.0 Lb/15.0 Kg), while the zero is
flashing.
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust the value.
4. Press ENTER to start the tare function and the NET annunciator will be turned on instead of the GROSS
annunciator.
4.6 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function
Follow these steps in determining the BMI.
LB Mode
1. Ensure that the scale is at zero.
2. Have the person sit down on the scale to obtain a weight.
3. The LOCK annunciator is illustrated on the display.
4. Press the BMI key. The BMI and FT/IN annunciators are lit on the display and a default value of 5 feet
and 7.5 inches (ie: 5-07.5) is flashing.
5. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust the height value, and press the ENTER key to move to the next
step.
6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator is shown on the display. Press CLEAR to return to the weighing
mode and the BMI function will be turned off.
KG Mode
1. Ensure that the scale is at zero.
2. Have the person sit down on the scale to obtain a weight.
3. The LOCK annunciator is illustrated on the display.
4. Press the BMI key. The BMI and CM annunciators are lit on the display and a default value of 170.0 cm
(ie: 170.0) is flashing.
5. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust the height value, and press the ENTER key to move to the next
step.
6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator is shown on the display. Press CLEAR to return to the weighing
mode and the BMI function will be turned off.

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5.0 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 3-10 on page 9 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
5.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print
With a stable, in-range weight, press and hold the LB/KG/Print key for at least three seconds, or until the scale
displays “PRINT.” 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.
• 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:
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>
• In BMI mode (displaying the BMI value), the scale will send out the following data:
GROSS WEIGHT 215.0 LB
TARE WEIGHT 0.0 LB
NET WEIGHT 215.0 LB
PATIENT HEIGHT 6-01.0 FT
PATIENT BMI 28.4
5.2 USB Connection
The Rice Lake 560 Digital Chair scale has the capability of connecting to a PC using a USB connection and a
USB cable (not included). That connection location is shown in Figure 5-1.
USB Connection
RS-232 Connection
load cell
connection
located
under cover
Figure 5-1. USB Connection Port and RS-232 Connection Port (shown with back cover on).

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Connecting software and downloads should be addressed by your IT department and can vary depending on what
type of computer platform is being used. Basic information on USB driver installation using Windows is
described in the following steps and serves only as an example. The USB driver can be downloaded from the
Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at the following location; http://www.ricelake.com/software.aspx
Select Medical/Health Scales, Software and Get Downloads. Opening any product will show a USB driver
download. click on Download to open and download the driver to your computer.
1. The graphic below shows the window that pops up when the USB cable is connected to the indicator and
the scale is turned on.
Follow the screen prompts to navigate through the screens below.
2. Select No, not this time and then select Next.
3. Select Install the software automatically, then
select Next.
4. The following screen appears while the driver
is installing on to your system.
5. The following screen appears when the
installation is complete. Click on Finish.

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6. To verify the installation, view the driver by looking at the device manager of the system.
7. To print a ticket using the USB driver, open the software driver (shown above) and the port assigned to
that driver is shown.
8. Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected and the unit is on.
9. Another terminal type program (such as Hyperterminal) needs to be opened and connected through the
USB driver to the indicator to be able to see the information being sent to the PC. A port needs to be
established; select the port that is assigned to Parpar and print the ticket. The following example tickets
will print.
Note
A single print ticket has four spaces after the “patient weight” and only one space between weight and
lb in the examples shown above. Then seven <CR><LF> after.