KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 D-72336 Balingen E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 Internet: www.kern-sohn.com Operating Manual Personal balance without / with stand, adipose balance KERN MPB / MXS Version 1.
GB KERN MPB 300K100 KERN MPB 300K100P KERN MXS 300K100 Version 1.3 11/2011 Operating Manual Personal balance, personal balance with stand, Adipose balance Table of Contents 1 Technical Data ............................................................................................... 4 2 Basic Information (General) .......................................................................... 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Proper use ...................................................................................
7 Using the balance ........................................................................................ 20 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Weighing ..................................................................................................................20 Taring .......................................................................................................................20 Hold function (Standstill function) .............................................................................
1 Technical Data KERN MPB300K100 / P Readability (d) MXS300K100 100 g Weighing range (max) 300 kg 300kg Recommended adjustment weight, (Class) 200 kg (M2) 200 kg (M2) 2 – 3 sec. Stabilization time (typical) Warm-up time 10 min Mains adapter 9V / 100 mA Electric Supply Auto Off Battery operation 6 x 1.
2 Basic Information (General) 2.1 Proper use These balance is used to calculate the weight of people in the private sphere. Utilisation of this balance in the medical field is not permissible. A person must stand on the weighing plate for the weighing procedure. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read. When using balance with height measurement, ensure that the top flap is turned downwards immediately after use in order to avoid risk of injury.
2.4 Monitoring of Test Resources In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the balance and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test. Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this.
3 Basic Safety Precautions 3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. 3.2 Personnel training The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel. 4 Transportation & Storage 4.1 Testing upon acceptance When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage. 4.
5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning 5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.
5.2 Unpacking Remove the individual components of the balance or the complete balance from the packaging with care and install at the intended location. When using the power pack, ensure that the power cable does not produce a risk of stumbling. 5.2.
MXS adipose balance: Scope of delivery: Instructions for attaching an optimum body-height measuring device to the model MPB with stand A separately available body-height measuring device can be screwed onto this model. Follow the operating instructions for the body-height measuring device for this purpose. Instructions for attaching an external stand to Model MPB without stand and Model MXS.
Secure wall fixing device with screws at the top on the aluminium section Secure circular plate with screws on the aluminium section Remove the two lateral rubber plugs from the display unit. Secure the display unit with the two rotary knobs to the fixing device. Position display unit with the rotary knobs. Secure cable with cable clips General instructions for installing the aforementioned balance. Install the personal balance in the intended location exactly horizontally.
5.2.2 Scope of delivery Serial accessories: Mains power supply Operating Manual 5.2.
5.3 Mains connection Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only KERN original power packs should be used. 5.4 Battery operation (insertion and removal) On models where the back of the display unit is not directly accessible, remove the two black rotary knobs from both sides of the display unit in order to open the battery compartment and remove the display unit from the holder. Remove battery cover from under the display unit.
5.6.1 Procedure when adjusting (only dealers authorised by KERN) Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter 1) is required for stabilization. Operation Display Turn on balance by pressing the [ON/OFF] key Keep [ 0 ] button depressed for approx. 3 sec until "SETUP" is displayed followed by "9rAd" Press the [ TARE ] button as often as required until "CAL ib" is displayed Press the [HOLD] button. Press the [TARE] key. ( Zero count mode ) Press the [ 0 displayed.
Place the adjustment weight carefully in the centre of the weighing plate and a numerical value will appear in the display. Press the [HOLD] button. The adjustment process is started. The balance will automatically return to Weighing mode upon successful completion of the adjustment and will display the weight of the adjustment weight. Take away adjustment weight. Turn off balance by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.
5.7 Menu overview (only dealers authorised by KERN) Navigation in the menu: With the balance switched on, keep the [ 0 ] button depressed for approx. 3 sec until "SETUP" is displayed followed by "9rAd". Press the [ TARE ] button as often as necessary until the required function is displayed. Press the [HOLD] button to confirm the selected function. The first parameter will be displayed. Press the [HOLD] button to select the required parameter and confirm by pressing the [ TARE ] button.
Description (only dealers authorised by KERN): Partition steps, weighing range (max.) and readout (d) Multi-range balance/ single-range balance selection Single-range balance Multi-range balance Auto Zero Tracking: 0.25d/ 0.5d/ 1d/ 3d/ OFF Stabilisation range: 0.25d/ 0.
6 Operation 6.1 Controls 4-button terminal 6.1.1 Display 3 4 6 5 7 2 1 kg Max 300 kg d = 0.1 kg M PB Overview of display No. Display [ο] Balance zero display: Should the balance not display exactly zero despite an empty scale pan, press the [ 0 ] button. Your balance will be set to zero after a short standby time. Stability display: If the display shows the stability display [ο] the balance is in a stable status. The [ο] indication disappears if the condition is unstable.
6.1.2 Keyboard overview Key Description ON/OFF Turn on/off balance 0 Balance will be reset to 0.0 kg. Possible up to max.
7 Using the balance 7.1 Weighing Turn on balance by pressing the [ON/OFF] key. The balance carry out a segment test, then the program version is displayed. Your balance is ready to weigh as soon as the “0.0 kg" display appears. Information: The [ 0 ] key can be used to set the balance to zero at any time. Place person in the centre of the balance or place baby in the scale pan. Wait until the standstill display (ο) appears, then read the weighing result.
7.3 Hold function (Standstill function) The balance has an integrated standstill function (mean value calculation). With this function it is possible to weigh people accurately even if they do not stand still on the weighing plate. Note: There is no average value calculation in the event of too much movement. Turn on balance by pressing the [ON/OFF] key. The balance will carry out a self-test Your balance is ready to weigh as soon as the “0.0 kg" display appears.
7.4.1 Classification of BMI values Weight classification for adults over 18 years of age using the BMI in accordance with WHO, 2000 EK IV and WHO 2004. Categorie BMI ( kg/m2) Risk of diseases associated with overweight Underweight < 18.5 low Normal weight 18.5 – 24.9 Average Overweight > 25.0 22 Pre-adipose 25.0 – 29.9 A bit high Adipose degree I 30.0 – 34.9 High Adipose degree II 35.0 – 39.
8 Error message Messages can be displayed when the balance are switched on or in operation. Lo : ErrL : ooooo: Err: Batteries are run down The balance detects underload The weighing plate was loaded during switch-on, empty the weighing plate. Overload, too high load on weighing plate 9 Service, maintenance, disposal 9.1 Cleaning Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply prior to cleaning.
10 Instant help In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning. Help: Fault The displayed weight does not glow. Possible cause The balance is not switched on. The mains supply connection has been interrupted (mains cable not plugged in/faulty). Power supply interrupted. (Rechargeable) batteries are inserted incorrectly or empty No (rechargeable) batteries inserted.
