– Hold the key down again to deactivate
the Tare function; the scale is then back
in normal weighing mode and the tare
value has been erased.
– The tare value is likewise erased by the
scale being switched off.
Store weight value (HOLD)
You can also continue displaying the weight determined once the load has been removed.
This makes it possible to look after a patient first, before having to note the weight:
– Press the HOLD/TARE key whilst the
load is on the scale.
"HOLD" appears in the digital display. The
value is stored until the scale switches off
automatically.
– The HOLD function can be switched off
by pressing the HOLD key again.
0. 0
appears in the display if the scale has
no load on it, otherwise the current weight.
The "HOLD" display vanishes.
Note:
The HOLD and TARE functions can also be used simultaneously.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index puts height and weight in relationship to one another, providing more
accurate information than ideal Broca weight, for example. A tolerance range is given
which is considered ideal for health.
– Press the Start key.
se(a
8. 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 .
,
secutively in the display. The scale is
then automatically set to zero and ready
for operation.
– Press the FUNC key.
On the display, you will see the last
height entered.
– You can use the arrow keys to adjust
the value in increments according to the
graduations displayed.
– Once the correct value is set, press the
FUNC key again. The BMI function is
now activated.
– Get the patient to sit on the scale.
– Read off the BMI on the digital display
and compare it with the categories on
page 21.
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