Rice Lake RL150-10-5 Operating instructions

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RL150-10-5 Digital Physician Scale
150-10-5
Software Revision 11439
Technical and Operating
Instructions

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Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Safety Section.............................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Safety Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.0 Scale Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.0 Scale Configuration ................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Programming Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 Default Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.3 Scale Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.0 Test Menu................................................................................................................................... 17
7.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 18
7.1 Push-Button Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Communication Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.2.1 Escape Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.2.2 Maintenance Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.3 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 24
9.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 24
9.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10.0 Rice Lake Digital Scale Specifications..................................................................................... 25
For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 26
Rice Lake Digital Scale Limited Warranty ............................................................................................ 27
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.
© 2012 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 Registered Company. Software revision 11439
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Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection
of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.

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1.0 Introduction
The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight
measurements. The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale comes equipped with a built-in height rod, a handle and
two heavy-duty rear wheels for easy portability.
This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at
www.ricelake.com/health. Technical information on these products 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. Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale (RL150-10-5)
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2.0 Safety Section
With the Rice Lake Digital Physician 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:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to
equipment.
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.
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 drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
• For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
• Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it.
• Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (550 lb/250 kg) may damage your scale.
• Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment.
• 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.
• To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly.
• The scale is not waterproof so avoid contact with excessive moisture.
• Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.
• Do not jump up and down on the scale.
• Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
• These scales are used to determine weight of people while standing.
• Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.
• People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when
using this scale.
• Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.
• Do not use this scale when your body/feet are wet, such as after taking a bath.
DANGER
Warning
Caution
Important
Warning

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3.0 Scale Assembly
3.1 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 which includes the scale base and attached column
• Operation manual
• CD containing USB driver
•Heightrod
• White box labeled Parts Inside which contains the following:
• Wheels (2)
• Wheel hinge (1)
• Pan head screws (8)
• AA batteries (6)
All component parts have been wrapped in plastic. Remove the plastic and set aside.
3.2 Repacking
If the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be
properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the
scale back.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
3.3 Setting Up Your Scale
Use the following steps to set up the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale.
Tools needed for setup include:
• Phillips head screwdriver
Use the following steps to set up the scale.
Move the scale into the area where the weighing process will occur. Place the scale on a hard, level surface for
the most accurate weighments.
1. Locate the operator’s manual from inside the box and set aside as it will provide instructions on the
proper scale removal and set up.
2. Carefully lift the scale out of the packaging material; lift it out by the scale base.
The scale base and scale column are connected by cable and require great care when
removing from the box so that the cabling does not get damaged.
Figure 3-1. Cabling Connecting the Scale Platform and Scale Column
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3. Gently thread loose cabling through the top of the scale column to eliminate any excess cable at the
bottom of the column. This will eliminate the chance of pinching the cable as the column is being
connected to the scale base.
4. Attach the scale column to the base as shown in Figure 3-2 making sure not to pinch the cable.
Figure 3-2. Attaching the Scale Column to the Scale Base
5. Using the enclosed screws, attach the column to the scale base as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Attach with Screws

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Wheel Assembly
Attach the wheel assembly to the scale prior to connecting the second column. To attach the wheels, use the
following steps.
1. Attach the two wheels to the wheel assembly rod, as shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4. Attach Wheel Assembly
2. Attach the wheel assembly to the scale using a Phillips head screw and tighten with a screwdriver.
Attach Second Column to First Column
Once the wheel assembly is attached, finish the scale assembly using the following steps.
Ensure that the cable is extending through the top of the lower column so that it can be plugged into the
second (upper) column.
Figure 3-5. Extend Cable Through Scale Column
3. Once the cable is connected, insert and slide the upper column onto the lower column as shown in
Figure 3-6, making sure that the screw holes are lined up and that the cable does not get pinched.
Figure 3-6. Insert Upper Column into Lower Column
4. Insert two screws and tighten using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Note
Plug connector into
upper column.
Make sure that screw
holes are lined up.

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Height Rod Installation
Use the following steps to install the height rod assembly.
1. The height rod comes in two pieces. Connect the two pieces together.
2. Slide the assembled height rod from the top of the column in the slot located on the front of the scale as
shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7. Height Rod Assembly
3. To use the height rod, pull up on the height rod using the plastic cap located at the top of the height rod as
shown in Figure 3-7.
4. Swing the height adjustment lever into a horizontal position according to the person to be measured. The
person being measured needs to stand straight with the height adjustment lever just touching the top of
the person’s head.
Inserting Batteries
The six AA batteries that come with the scale offer an average of 25 hours of continuous use.
To install the batteries,
1. Open the battery chamber cover by loosening the thumb screw.
2. Insert batteries as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8. Batteries in Battery Chamber
3. Close the battery chamber cover.