Detecto Pesabebés 6745
Detecto Pesabebés 6745
Detecto Pesabebés 6745
BABY SCALE
Operation Manual
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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE
PRECAUTIONS
Before using this instrument, read this manual and pay special attention to
all "WARNING" symbols:
You may find the booklet “How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems”
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, stock No. 001-000-00315-4.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without expressed written permission, of editorial or pictorial
content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual,
the Seller assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have
been checked for accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in working with tools
depend to a great extent upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason the Seller is
not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility
for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging
the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.
QUICK START
Although it is recommended that you read this manual before attempting to operate the scale,
this section is included to provide a condensed set of instructions on installing and using the
scale. At a minimum, please make certain you read all of the caution and warning statements.
Step 1 Install the baby tray by sliding the baby tray onto the weighbridge. Make sure the
release knob “clicks” and locks the tray in place.
Step 2 Turn the scale over on the tray, locate and remove the battery access cover on the
bottom of the scale. Install six (6) “C” size batteries and then replace the cover.
Step 3 Turn the scale over to the normal operating position.
Step 4 Press the ON key to turn the scale on. If desired, place a blanket or pad on the
baby tray and press the ZERO key to reset the weight display to zero.
Step 5 Place the baby on the scale. Wait a few seconds for the weight to display and then
read the baby’s weight. Press the UNITS key to toggle between Pounds & Ounces
and Kilograms weighing units.
Step 6 Remove the baby from the scale. Press the OFF key to turn the scale off.
Level Adjustment
Check to make certain the scale is level. The level indicator is located in the center of the
weighbridge under the baby tray. Remove the baby tray and observe the level bubble (see
Figure No. 1). If the scale is not level (the bubble will not be centered), loosen the locking nut
on all four (4) mounting feet (see Figure No. 2) and adjust them as required to center the
bubble and attain a level scale. Once a level condition has been obtained, lock the mounting
feet in place by tightening the adjustment nuts against the bottom of the scale.
Leveled
Not Leveled
Figure No. 1
Figure No. 2
Locking Nut
Mounting Foot
Follow the steps listed below to install the baby tray. Refer to figure No. 3.
Step 1 Place the scale on a table top.
Step 2 Position the baby tray onto the weighbridge.
Step 3 Slide the baby tray onto the weighbridge until you hear the release knob “click”.
Step 4 Verify the baby tray is locked in place by making certain that it cannot be slide to
the left or right.
CAUTION! Make absolutely certain that the baby tray is locked in place before
using the scale. Be sure that the locking knob is in the locked position.
Failure to lock the baby tray in place can result in injury to the baby should
the tray separate from the scale.
Figure No. 3
Baby Tray
Measuring Tape
Release Knob
Level Bubble
Weighbridge
Release Knob in
Locked Position
Pull Out
To remove baby tray from scale, pull Release Knob and slide tray off weighbridge.
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The scale can operate for 200 hours of continuous use when using Alkaline batteries or with
fully charged Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries, 50 hours of continuous use.
NOTE! When using Alkaline batteries, make sure the QL&$G setup option is disabled (set to 0).
Refer to Setup and Calibration or Setup Review.
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Figure No. 4
The 6745 Baby Scale can be operated from a power supply or from Alkaline,
Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. All six (6) batteries must be of the same type. They
must all be Alkaline, all Ni-Cad or all NiMH. DO NOT mix Alkaline and Ni-Cad or
NiMH batteries. The power supply is also used to recharge the batteries, when
the scale is operated from Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. DO NOT connect a power
supply to the scale if using Alkaline batteries.
If using Alkaline batteries when the low battery annunciator turns on, turn the scale off, remove
the old batteries and replace with new ones. Follow the same procedure for installing batteries
when battery replacement becomes necessary.
If using NiCad or NiMH (and the QL&$G setup option is enabled, set to 1 or 2), plug the power
supply into the scale and then into the proper electrical wall outlet. The scale will begin
charging the batteries.
Battery Status
If batteries are used, the scale will show the battery status on power up. The display will show
E$WWU\ then change to ò << ò, where YY indicates the remaining battery voltage expressed
as a percentage (%) of the total battery voltage.
Battery Charging
To recharge the Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries, the power supply must be connected to a AC power
outlet and plugged into the scale. It will take approximately 15 hours to fully recharge the
batteries in the scale. While the batteries are charging the scale can still be operated. Note
that charging the batteries for more than 15 hours will not damage them.
When the scale is to be turned off, pressing the OFF key once will display “dashes" scrolling
across the display indicating the batteries are being charged. Pressing the OFF key again, will
display 2)) and turn the scale off. If the power supply is disconnected before the 15 hours,
the scale will continue to charge the batteries when the power supply is plugged back in. Note
that the auto-shutdown feature (if enabled during setup and calibration) will be disabled when
the scale is charging the batteries.
NOTE! When the scale is turned off, it is NOT charging the batteries.
CAUTION! Make certain that the structure beneath the scale is of sufficient
strength to hold both the scale AND the maximum load to be placed on the
scale. Failure of the supporting structure can result in an injury to the baby in
the baby tray, as well as damage to the scale.
Installation of the scale is now complete. Please read the operating instructions contained in
this manual before attempting to operate your scale.
Figure No. 5
ON I
With the indicator off, pressing this key will apply power to the scale and turn on the display.
OFF {
If the scale is on, pressing this key will remove power from the scale.
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ZERO
This key is used to reset the display to zero up to the limit set during setup and calibration of
the scale. (See Setup and Calibration, USA)
UNITS
This key is used to change the weighing units to the alternate units of measurement if selected
during setup of the scale (WEIGHTING UNITS = 2 or 3). For example, with pounds displayed
(lb annunciator turned on) pressing this key will change the weighting units to kilograms (kg
annunciator will turn on). NOTE! This feature must be enabled during setup and calibration
for this key to be operational. This key is also used during setup and calibration to toggle
between the values.
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PRINT
If an optional printer is connected to the scale, and the weight display is locked on the baby’s
weight, pressing this key will send the weight data to the printer. NOTE! This key is also used
during setup and calibration to display and then save the current setting.
NOTE! The scale will not respond to pressing the PRINT key unless the weight
display is stable and the Weight Lock annunciator is turned on.
Î0Í (Center-of-Zero)
The Center-of-Zero annunciator is located to the lower right of the ounce weight display and is
turned on to indicate that the weight is within +/- 1/4 division of the center of zero.
[\ (Stable)
The (Stable) annunciator is located to the far lower right of the ounce weight display and is
turned on when the weight display is stable. When off, it means that the change in successive
weight samples is greater than the motion limits selected during setup and calibration.
POUND
The POUND annunciator is located on the left of the weight display and is turned on when the
pounds & ounces mode is selected to show that the displayed weight is pounds.
OUNCE
The OUNCE annunciator is located slightly to the right center of the weight display and is
turned on when the pounds & ounces mode is selected to show that the displayed weight is
ounces.
kg
The kg annunciator is located on the right of the weight display and is used to indicate that the
displayed units of weight measurement is kilograms.
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LOW BATTERY
The low battery annunciator is used with the battery operation. It will turn ON to indicate that
the batteries will soon need to be replaced (if using Alkaline) or recharged (if using NiCad or
NiMH). No change in operation will occur until just before the battery voltage drops to a level
where operation is affected. At this level, the indicator will automatically turn itself off.
WEIGHT LOCK
The WEIGHT LOCK annunciator is turned on to show that the scale is locked onto the weight.
OPERATING HINTS
A. Remember that all items (blankets, pads, toys, etc.) that are not to be included in the
weight should be placed on the baby tray and the ZERO key pressed. This will insure
that the item(s) will not be included in the child’s weight.
B. If the child is very active it may take a few seconds longer for the Weight Lock
annunciator to turn on. During this time the scale’s is busy calculating the weight.
C. If the scale is not in use, press the OFF key to conserve battery life. Note that if the
Sleep Mode was activated during setup and calibration, the scale will turn off
automatically after the time set for the sleep mode.
When the weight display is locked on the baby’s weight and the Weight Lock annunciator is
turned on, the weight data may be transmitted by pressing the PRINT key or on demand with
receipt of a command from a computer). NOTE! If the threshold feature was enabled during
setup and calibration, with a printer attached to the scale, the weight data will automatically
print when the weight display locks on the baby’s weight.
Figure No. 6
The serial port can be configured during the setup and calibration procedure or during the
setup review operation. Using either method, it is possible to select the baud rate, data format
and print ticket format. NOTE! The scale is shipped with the baud rate set to 9600 baud.
Figure No. 7
During the setup and calibration process it will be necessary to enter data using the
scale’s keyboard. Pressing the PRINT key will show the current value of a setting.
Pressing the PRINT key again will save the displayed setting value and advance to the
next prompt. To change a setting, press the UNITS key to "toggle" between the different
available values. On settings with 2 digit values, press the ZERO key to advanced to the
next position. Note that the blinking character is the cursor location of the value to be
changed.
Scale Interval
With the display showing LQW , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value
displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key
to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. Allowable values for the
scale interval are: 1, 2 or 5.
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Scale Capacity
With the display showing &$3 press the PRINT key to show the current setting. Press the
UNITS key to enter the proper digit at the blinking location. Press the ZERO key to step to the
left and the next digit location. Repeat the process until all digits of the capacity have been
entered. After all digits have been correctly entered, press the PRINT key to store the capacity
and advance to the next step. Allowable values are 0 through 99.
Calibration
With the display showing &$/ press the PRINT key. The display will change to show the
current setting (0=NO). If the scale has been previously calibrated and you wish to skip
calibration and proceed to $&& , the Acceleration of Gravity, simply press the PRINT key and
the internal calibration factor will be retained.
To begin calibration, press UNITS to select (1=YES), then press the PRINT key. After
pressing the PRINT key the display will change to /2$G .
1. Make certain the scale platform is empty (remove any blankets or similar covering), then
place the calibrated test weights on the scale platform. NOTE! It is recommended that
a minimum of 50% of the scale’s capacity be used but 70% to 100% is preferred.
2. Press the PRINT key.
3. Determine the exact amount of test weights to be placed on the scale platform and
enter this value into the scale by using the UNITS and PRINT keys in the same manner
used to enter the scale’s capacity.
4. Verify that the numbers entered are the same as the total weight of test weights, and
the least significant digit agrees with the scale interval.
5. Press the PRINT key.
After a moment the scale will display the message XQ/2$G which is a request that the test
weights be removed from the scale platform. Remove the weights then press the PRINT key.
The calculated calibration factor is now stored in the scale’s nonvolatile memory.
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With the display showing $&& press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value
displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to
select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it.
NOTE! If you select 1 (Enter Acceleration of Gravity Values) the following additional prompts
will be displayed:
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With the display showing )/W , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value
displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key
to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. Four levels of filtering are
available. They are as follows:
) - Filter Level
If you select Custom Filtering, the scale will display ) . Press the PRINT key to show the
current setting for the Filter Level. The filter level is a number from 1 to 16 that
corresponds to the level of filtering with 16 being the greatest filtering and 1 the least.
Use the UNITS and ZERO keys to select the filter level, and then press the PRINT key to
save the setting. Allowable values are: 1 through 16.
EU - Break Range
Next, the scale will display EU . Press the PRINT key to show the current setting for the
Break Range. The break range is a number from 1 to 64 that corresponds to the number
of division change to break out of filtering. Use the UNITS and ZERO keys to select the
break range value, and then press the PRINT key to save the setting. Allowable values
are: 1 through 64.
Sample Rate
The display will change to show 6U . Press the PRINT key to show the current setting. The
sample rate may be set from a minimum of 1 sample per second to a maximum of 10 samples
per second in one sample per second intervals. Use the UNITS and ZERO keys to select the
desired sample rate and then press the PRINT key to save the setting. Allowable values are:
1 through 10.
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Threshold
NOTE! This prompt will only be displayed if you selected 86$ 1 (Domestic).
The display will change to show W+U6K , the threshold lock value. This value is the weight in
ounces that the load on the scale must rise above for the Weight Lock feature to function.
Press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press
the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise, use the UNITS and ZERO keys to enter a new
value and then press the PRINT key to save it. Allowable values are: 0 through 99. Note, that
a setting of 0 will disable the threshold lock.
Power Up Zero
With the display showing 382 press the PRINT key to show current setting. If the value
displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key
to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. NOTE! This setting may be
revised without having to enter the calibration mode.
0 Power Up Zero is DISABLED
1 Power Up Zero is ENABLED. The weight display will be reset to
zero automatically when the scale is turned on.
Automatic Shutoff
The Automatic Shutoff feature will automatically turn the scale off after a predetermined period
of inactivity to prolong battery life. To turn the scale back on you must press the ON key.
With the display showing $6+ , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value
displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise, use the UNITS key
to select the number of minutes (time approximate) of inactivity before turning the scale off and
then press the PRINT key to save it. NOTE! This setting may be revised without having to
enter the calibration mode. Allowable values are 0 through 9. Note that 0 disables the
Automatic Shutoff feature.
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With the display showing 6/3 , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value
displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise, use the UNITS key
to select the number of minutes (time approximate) of inactivity at zero before the scale will
enter the Sleep mode. Press the PRINT key to save the setting. NOTE! This setting may be
revised without having to enter the calibration mode. Allowable values are 0 through 9. Note
that 0 disables the Sleep mode.
With the display showing 3UW , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If
acceptable, press the PRINT key to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new
setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. Allowable values 0, 1 or 2.
NOTE! If you select 1 (Set Serial Format for P185 Printer Ticket Mode) an additional prompt
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With the display showing (R3 , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If
acceptable, press the PRINT key to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new
setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. NOTE! This setting may be revised without
having to enter the calibration mode. Allowable values are: 00 through 99.
SETUP REVIEW
The 6745 Baby Scale allows several operational parameters to be reviewed and changed as
necessary without having to enter the setup and calibration mode. The parameters in the
setup review will be processed in the following sequence:
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Display Meaning
8Q6 Motion is present when the scale is attempting to perform one of the
following operations: Power Up Zero or Zero Weight Display
2) Attempting to display a negative number greater than –99,999 or a
positive number greater than 99,999
2&$3 Scale weight exceeds scale capacity
&$/LE Indicates improper stored calibration data, calibration is necessary.
$G(UU The analog to digital circuit has failed. Consult your scale service
representative.
(UU$ The analog to digital sample is invalid.
(UU$/ The load cell input is below the range of the scale.
(UU$+ The load cell input is above the range of the scale.
(((UU NOVRAM failure. Consult the scale service representative.
WU/ Indicates an attempt to zero a weight outside the scale zero range.
EDWWU\ Indicates the remaing battery voltage expressed as a percentage (%) of
the total battery voltage.
(UU General error, invalid keypad entry was attempted.
(8QLW Displayed when the UNITS key is pressed and only a single weighing
units mode (0, pound & ounces or 1, kilograms) was selected during
setup and calibration.
2)) Displayed to indicate the scale is turning off.
Battery operation:
Check if batteries are installed and correctly. Are batteries
discharged? Replace if Alkaline or recharge if NI-CAD or NiMH.
Incorrect weight Insure that the baby tray isn't touching an adjacent object. Have
displayed proper operation procedures been followed?
Indicator will not Refer to Error and Status Display section and make certain that the
display weight 2&$3message is not displayed. If so, and scale is not loaded,
consult your scale service representative.
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