Soehnle 6803 User manual

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6803
Digital handrail scale
User manual
www.soehnle-professional.com

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Thank you for choosing this Soehnle Professional product.
Soehnle Professional is a brand of Soehnle Industrial Solutions GmbH.
This product is equipped with all features of the latest technology. If you have any
questions or problems with your scale that are not covered in the operating
instructions, please contact Soehnle Industrial Solutions Customer Service or
your local service partner.
If you have any questions or if you have problems with your device that are not
covered in the operating instructions, please contact your Soehnle Industrial
Solutions service centre or our customer service.
Telephone: [phone]
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E-Mail: [email protected]bh
For further information and documentation please refer to:
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This manual has been written for the following models:
 Digital handrail scale 6803.01.001

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1. Scope of delivery ..................................................................... 4
2. Warnings ....................................................................................4
3. General information ................................................................ 5
3.1 Introduction ............................................................. 5
3.2 Technical data ......................................................... 5
4. Installation ................................................................................ 6
4.1 Unpacking and installation ....................................... 6
5. Controls and functions............................................................ 9
5.1 Display descriptions................................................. 9
5.2 Key descriptions ...................................................... 9
 5.3Displaycharacterdenitions .................................... 10
6. Operations ................................................................................ 11
6.1 Correct weighing...................................................... 11
6.2 How to change the unit............................................. 11
6.3 Tare function............................................................ 11
6.4 Weighing with preset tare values .............................. 12
6.5 Hold function ........................................................... 12
6.6 BMI function ............................................................ 13
6.7 Connecting additional devices ................................. 14
6.8 Record print out ....................................................... 14
7. Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 15
Content

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 Terminal 
 Platform 
 Power supply 
 User manual 
 Risk of electric shock: Disconnect all power sources before connecting cables
to the scale.
 Only for use in dry environments.
 Theplatformoftheoorscaleisveryheavy,sothatitneedsalotofspace
when moving and lifting.
 The scale must be installed on a foundation that safely supports the weight of
the animal scale and the weight of the maximum load.
 Do not operate in explosion-hazardous areas.
 Read and understand all operating instructions before using this product and
keep this manual for future reference.
 Record the weight shortly after placing a load on the platform. After a long
periodoftime, theoutputsignalfromthe load cellmay result in inaccurate
readings.
 Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold. Optimum operation takes
place at normal room temperature. See operating temperature range in the
specicationtable.Allowthescaletoacclimatizetoroomtemperaturebefore
use.
 Allow sufcient warm-up time. Turn the unit on and wait
up to 2 minutes for the internal components to stabilize.
 Electronic scales are precision instruments. Do not operate the de-
vice near mobile phones, radios, computers or other electronic de-
vices that emit radio frequencies that may cause unstable readings.
 Avoid use with strong vibrations or strong air currents. This also applies if the
animal scale is integrated into conveyor systems.
1. Scope of delivery
2. Warnings

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3. General information
3.2 Technical data
Model Digital handrail scale 6803
Max. capacity 300 kg / 600 lb
Min. capacity 2 kg / 4 lb
Division 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
Display 6digits,25mmhigh,7segments,LCDdisplay
with backlight
Weighing units kg / lb
Interfaces RS232,USB
Platform size 520 x 520 mm
Overall dimensions
(when feet are adjusted to the
lowest range)
520 x 520 x 1200 mm
Working temperature +5°C to +40°C
Humidity < 85 % RH
Power supply 4x AA batteries (not included)
or AC adapter 9V DC / 600 mA with central
positive (included)
Feet 4x fixed bolt design adjustable height
3.1 Introduction
 The 6803 scale is a digital handrail scale with Body Mass Index (BMI)
readout.
  Itisdesignedwithhandrailandtwowheels,offeringtheexibilitytomove
around.
 It is an accurate electronic device with advanced design and stable
performance. Do not operate near cell phones, radios, computers or other
electronic devices that emit radio frequencies that may cause unstable
readings.
 It is designed to measure the weight of a person and compute the BMI index
once the known height of a person is entered via the Indicator

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4.1 Unpacking and installation
Takeallscalepartsoutofthecartonandputthemonaatandhardsurface.
Followbelowproceduresinordertofullltheinstallation.
1. Get the wire through nut and column. (P1)
2. Fix the connector on the side of the leading wire. (P2)
3. Pull the other end of the leading wire and have the connector out, wiring is
complete. (P3)
4. Attach the wire to the loadcell cable. Pull the loadcell cable through the column
with the lead wire (the lead wire is pre strung inside the column). Insert the
columnintothesocketonplatformandxitbyscrew.(P4)
5. Insert the handrail connector onto the handrails, insert the handrails into the
socketonplatform.Havethethreepolesverticalwitheachother,thenxthe
handrails connector by screws.(P5)
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6.Rotatethescale90degrees,rmlyattachthehandrailstothebasewiththe2
large cap screws. (P6)
7. Follow below procedure to attach the bracket to the indicator and connect the
connectors.
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8. Inserttheindicatorassemblyintothecolumn,xitbyrotatingtheplasticnut.(P8)
Plastic nut
9. Adjust the level bubble until it is centered. Assembly is complete.
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5.1 Display descriptions
Name Description
Status indicator for the current battery charge level.
When this symbol appears, the scale is in battery
operation mode or will be charged.
The scale is within the zero level.
The scale is at standstill, meaning the weight is stable
and no movement is on the platform.
This is a mandatory precondition for functions such as
resetting, printing and taring.
In case that the LCD is not displayed, the scale is not at
standstill.
Ho ld Displayed when the hold function is activated.
lb Displayed when the weighing unit is displayed in pounds.
kg Displayed when the weight is displayed in kilograms
Key Description
HOLD Activates the Hold-Function
PRINT Output data to serial communication port
BMI Enter to proceed with the BMI mode
UNIT Switch button between primary unit kg and secondary unit lb
TARE
PRESET Activates the tare function and the preset tare function
ZERO
ON/OFF Switch the scale on/off and zero function
←During key operation in order to switch between the units
→During key operation in order to switch between the units
↓During key operation in order to switch between numbers
↑During key operation in order to switch between numbers
Enterbuttontoconrmthevalue
5.2 Key descriptions
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5.3Displaycharacterdenitions
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 Press the start key [ON/OFF/ZERO] to enter the normal operating mode of the
scale with no load on the platform. An automatic function test will be
performed as well as the zero setting of the scale. When `0.0´ appears, it
means you are in the weighing mode. Additionally the display shows the
symbol toconrmstabilityofthezerosetting.
 The scale is now ready to be used.
 Place the patient on the scale and ensure that he is not moving.
 After the weight is being displayed and the symbol appears the utmost
accuracy has been achieved.
 To turn off the scale press [ON/OFF/ZERO] for a period of minimum 3 seconds.
6.1 Correct weighing
6.2 How to change the unit
 The scale offers the possibility to select between the weighing mode kg and lb.
 To change into another mode, press the [UNIT] key.
Please check weighing mode after switching on to get proper result.
6.3 Tare function
Thetarefunctionallowsignoringaxedweight(e.g.wheelchair)thatwillbe
deducted after each weighing procedure.
Proceed as follows:
 Press [ON/OFF/ZERO] with no load on the scale.
 Place the additional weight of the object(s), which needs to be ignored, on the
scale and store the result by pressing the [TARE/PRESET] key.
 The display is being reset to zero. The scale is now in NET weighing mode
which is also indicated on the display.
 Remove the objects from the platform. The ignored weight is being displayed
with a minus.
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Place the Patient and the additional weight (e.g. in the wheelchair) on the scale.
 The scale determines the weight of the patient without the additional weight.
You may now use the scale for as many weighing procedures and the stored
value will always be deducted as long as the scale is not turned off.
 When there is no any weight on the platform, enter the [TARE/PRESET] button
again to get of the tare mode.
 The tare value is likewise erased by the scale until pressing the [TARE/PRESET]
button when no weight on the platform or being switched off.
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6.4 Weighing with preset tare values
 Press [ON/OFF/ZERO] with no load on the scale.
 Pressandholdthe[TARE/PRESET]keyuntiltheNETindicatorashesand
“Pr.Tare” shows up in the display.
 Input the tare weight using the arrow keys
(already known the weight of the wheelchair).
 Afterinputtingthetareweight,pressthe[TARE/PRESET]keytoconrm.
The NET indicator will be lit on the display.
Note: Tare weight must be greater than zero and less than the scale’s
maximum capacity.
 Put the patient and the additional weight (e.g. in the wheelchair) to be
weighed onto the scale platform. The net weight will be displayed.
 To exit preset tare mode, remove all weight from the scale. The display will
show a negative weight. Press the [TARE/PRESET] key to return the display
to zero, eliminating the weight of the container.
Note: The indicator can only save one tare weight. Entering a new tare
weight will automatically replace the old one.
6.5 Hold function
The Hold function is being used if you like to hold the results at the display after
the weight/load has been removed from the scale. Use this button to take care of
thepatientrstandthennotetheweight.
 Press [HOLD/SETUP] while scale is under load.
 “HOLD” is being displayed at the screen.
 The weight remains saved in the display after unloading the scale.
 For deactivation of the Hold function press again the HOLD/SETUP key.
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6.6 BMI function
The Body Mass Index is the ratio between body height and weight squared. The
BMI is helping to evaluate the state of nutrition and with that value also the state
of health of a person. The result is a tolerance value.
 Start the scale by entering the [ON/OFF/ZERO] button. The scale is
automatically being set to zero.
 Step on the scale or helping the patient to get into the wheelchair and on the
platform
 Wait until the weight is being displayed in a stable condition and appears
on the screen.
 Press the BMI key shortly.
 The scale starts automatically with the last input. Use the [Arrow] buttons to
entertheheightofthepatient,andconrmtheheightwiththe[Enter]button
 The BMI is now being displayed at the indicator.
 To correct the given height press the [BMI] button once again and the display
returns to the height mode.
 To get back into normal weighing mode and leave the BMI modus, press the
[TARE] button.
Evaluation of the Body Mass Index
Compare the determined value which corresponds to those being used by the WHO.
BMI below 18,5
The patient is under the regular standard and does not got enough weight. An
increase of weight is recommended. Please consult a professional.
BMI between 18,5 and 24,9
The patient got a normal weight. If he feels well there is no need for a change.
BMI between 25 and 30
The patient is slightly overweighed to pre-obese. A reduction of weight is
indicated or, is necessary if the state of health is already affected (e.g. diabetes,
high end blood pressure, heart diseases).
BMI over 30
Reduction of weight is imperative. To visit a doctor is highly recommended.
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6.7 Connecting additional devices
Connection of printer, PC or remote display wil be done with serial ports.
For connection of additional devices kindly ask the manufacturer for further
instructions.
6.8 Record printout
The scales must be at standstill. The standstill status symbol must appear
on the screen.
Press the [PRINT] key to send data to the serial interface.
Note: Printing is not possible if the net weight is 0. The print function only
produces one print-out. A repeated weighing process is required to print out
another copy.
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7. Troubleshooting
Display /
Indices
Probable causes Remedy
Ad¯¯¯ Load cell wires to indicator are
incorrectly connected, or
shorted, or opened; or ADC,
load cell are damaged
Make sure wires are ok and
correctly connected.
Replace load cell or ADC
chip. Service required.
Ad___
0¯¯¯
Weight reading exceeds Power
On Zero limit.
Make sure scale platform is
empty.
Perform zero calibration.
0___ Weight reading below Power On
Zero limit.
Install platform on scale.
Perform zero calibration.
¯¯¯¯
Weight reading exceeds
overload limit, or The weight
value cannot be displayed in the
current unit of measure
because it exceeds 6 digits
Reduce load on scale until
weight value can be
displayed. Use a more
appropriate unit of measure.
Contact your local dealer or
supplier for a new set up
____ Weight reading below under
load limit.
Install platform on scale.
Perform zero calibration
EEP.E1 CONFIG or CAL parameters are
not correctly set
Contact your local dealer or
supplier for a new set up
EEP.E2 USER parameter is not correctly
set
Contact your local dealer or
supplier for a new set up
CAP.ER Capacity parameters are not
correct
Contact your local dealer or
supplier for a new set up
CAL.Er
Calibration error, maybe input
data or loaded weight is too
small, too big, unstable,
un-linear
Input correct data, load
correct weight onto
platform, Service required
Scale does not
turn on
Power cord not plugged in or
properly connected. Power
outlet not supplying electricity.
Battery discharged.
Other failure
Check power cord
connections. Make sure
power cord is plugged into
the power outlet. Check
power source. Replace
batteries.
Service required.
Scale can‘t set
to zero or won‘t
zero when
turned on
Load on scale exceeds
allowable limits.
Load on scale is not stable.
Load cell damage.
Remove load on scale.
Wait for load to become
stable.
Service required.
„Empty battery“
symbol /
Lo . b A t
Batteries are discharged. Charge batteries.

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