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GB
Professional Baby Scale
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BD-815U
Thank you for purchasing the TANITA digital baby scale.
For optimum performance and safety, please read this
manual carefully, and keep it handy for future reference.
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Contents Before Use ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Safety Notes 4 GB GB ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Caution Symbols 4 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Warning 4 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Caution 5 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Maintenance 5 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Instructions for Measurement 6 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Safety Notes Caution Symbols Caution Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum per- formance and safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution Symbols below. • Please make sure you place the scale on a level and stable surface. If the equipment is GB GB These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential hazards when using this used when the scale is unstable because not all feet are on the surface, there may be a risk of stumbling or inaccurate mea
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Safety Notes (continued) Explanation of terminology Instructions for Measurement •Capacity Please observe the following instructions for accurate measurement. GB GB This shows the maximum weight that can be measured by the scale. • Measurement may not be possible on a surface that is strongly vibrating. In such cases [Example] transfer the equipment to a stable surface with little or no vibration. In the case of Maximum capacity 33lb (15kg), it can measure up to 33lb (15kg). • In the case to mov
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Baby Basket Attachment & Removal A.Attachment B.Removal The baby basket is not attached to the main unit when unpacked. The baby basket can be removed and washed. GB GB 1 1 Pull out the lever. Pull out the lever. Line Align the far edge of the basket While gently pushing down the 2 with the stickered line. 2 lever, slide out the basket in the displayed direction. Slide the basket over the plat- 3 form until it stops. It is ready to remove the basket 3 once its far edge is aligned with the sticke
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Part Names & Accessories Names and Functions of Display Panel and Operation Keys * The pointers (black triangles) indicate active items. Baby basket (for infant) Front Display Panel * The backlight is on only when the AC adapter is used. * The mark appears in the digital display next to each of the s GB GB Lever following operations, indicating which are in effect. Measurement is stabilized. Tare is specified. Display is on hold. Display panel Weight gain is displayed Memorized value is Weight i
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Power Supply How to Set Up Correctly Use the scale in a firm, flat and stable location. Using batteries • Do not position it anywhere that is subject to direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or directly in the (1) Turn the scale upside-down, (2) Lift off the battery cover. (3) Insert new batteries. GB GB path of an air conditioner outlet. and turn the finger screw on • Do not use it anywhere that is subject to significant the battery cover counter- temperature change. clockwise (as indicated)
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How to Use the Scale General measurement After measurement, remove the 2 baby from the baby basket. Press the key to turn on GB GB 1 If the display hold time has been set, the measurement remains on display for the the power. set time. The display can be reset to < Example of the lb • oz display > After flashing the display. at any time by pressing the is displayed. key. Press the key to select the unit. 2 The display alternates between the two units by pressing the key. * Unit selection can
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How to Use the Scale (continued) Tare weighing function End of measurement. 4 After turning on the power, the bath towel, diaper, blanket etc. is Remove the baby from the baby basket. GB GB When Hold Time is set, the measurement deducted by pressing key. Then, the baby’s actual (i.e. net) is retained for the set time, after which the weight (excluding the weight of the towel, diaper, etc.) can be meas- display resets to . ured. Place the bath towel or blanket 1 on the scale. The weight of the b
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Memory Function for Measured Values Memory Function Memory Value “Recall” Method This function is used to check the value memorized previously. When the key is pressed while the display is on hold, the dis- GB GB played value is memorized. Press the key. 1 (Beep sound) Press the key. 1 The value memorized previously is shown (Beep sound) for 5 seconds. 5 seconds * This key is valid only when this scale has a mem- orized weight. < Display is on hold > * When the previous reading is memorized, the
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t t Various Setting Methods Three types of setting, namely “Display Hold Time” and “Auto Power Auto Power Off Time Off Time” can be used on this scale. The “Auto Power Off Time” setting automatically turns off the power GB GB when the scale is unused for the specified length of time. Press key. (Beep sound) 1 (Beep sound) Press key. 3 The auto power off time is shown (the default is 15 minutes), and changed by, pressing this key. Press key while the screen is * The auto power off times can be
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Output Data Format Grams (g) mode (transmission data) Explanation for RS-232C-compliant output Transmission data is output immediately after measurement regard- This explanation is for the interface to output the readings from the GB GB less of the status of the reception side (e.g. PC). Therefore, the recep- Digital Baby-Scale BD-815U to external equipment (e.g. PC) as a RS- tion side must always be ready to receive data before any measure- 232C-compliant signal. ments are taken. Specification
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Output Data Format (continued) Pounds/ounces (lb•oz) mode (transmission data) Transmission data is output immediately after measurement regard- GB GB less of the status at the reception side (e.g. PC). Therefore, the recep- tion side must always be ready to receive data before any measure- ments are taken. A. When the display is held Item Header Output data (ASCII code) Details Control data {0 Fixed at 16 Control data ~0 Fixed at 1 Model No. MO "XXXXXX" 8-byte fixed length (“BD-815”) Body weigh
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Troubleshooting Specifications If you are concerned that the scale may not be functioning correctly, Model BD-815U please check the following points before requesting repairs. Capacity 33 lb (15000g) GB GB Problem Check points Page 0.1oz(0-12lb) 0.2oz(12-33lb) d (division) 2g (0-6000g) 5g (6000-15000g) • Have the batteries been removed, or has the AC Nothing is displayed Maximum tare 4lb (2000g) adapter been unplugged? when the key is • Are the batteries running low? P.12 s Extended calibration
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