TARE display
indicates the weight
that has been tared
out (Figure 5 shows the
display after removal of
the tared weight from
the scale's platform)
Automatic Tare
The user can set a tare weight by pressing the TARE button (9) while there is a weight
on the scale platform. The display will come to zero and the word "TARE" will be
displayed to indicate there is a tare value in the memory (as displayed in Figure 5
above).
Removing the Tare
Additional pressing of the TARE button will delete the tare value from memory, TARE will
disappear from the display and the scale will resume normal operation.
03
DATA MANAGEMENT
Before making changes to this scale setting, please refer to page 6 "Menu" to temporarily
activate the Menu key.
The scale manages patient data including patient ID, weight, height, tare and BMI. The value is
stored in memory or transferred to PC. This function is performed by opening a new data file.
OPENING A NEW DATA FILE:
1. Press the ID button (7).
2. Using the keypad, type in the identification number.
3. Press ENTER.
This scale will also calculate Body Mass Index (BMI).
CALCULATING BMI:
1. Place the patient on the scale platform.
2. Press the BMI button (2).
3. The scale will prompt you to enter the patient's height. Use the keypad to enter the height in
1/4" (1=1/4, 2=1/2, 3=3/4) or 1 cm increments (use inches for weight in lb, cm for kg). Press
ENTER.
4. Display will read the patient's BMI.
Note: The scale will not calculate a BMI for a patient 24 pounds (12 kg) or less. If a height is not
entered within 30 seconds of pressing the BMI key, the scale will return to normal operation
The scale offers you two options to manage your information: to transfer/download the values or
to store them. The first option automatically downloads (transfers) the value to your PC. The
The number that is to be changed will
flash and will move from the left to the
right after the appropriate number was
entered or by using the
and the
Figure 5. Tare Weight
9
key (left)
key (right).