6.5
Using extended weighing functions
Taring additional weight (Tare)
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Device mode
Basic
Advanced
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Service
Use the
function to prevent an additional weight (e.g. a towel) from affect-
Tare
ing the patient's weight.
NOTICE!
Faulty measurement as a result of force shunt
If an additional weight, (e.g. a large towel) contacts the surface on
which the scale is placed, weight will not be measured correctly.
► Make sure that additional weights are only placed on the scale's
weighing platform.
✓
There is no load on the scale.
1. To activate the
function, proceed as follows:
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a) Place an additional weight (here: 1 kg) on the weighing platform.
b) Press the
key.
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c) Wait until the value
2. Weigh the patient.
3. Read off the measured result.
ð The additional weight is deducted automatically.
4. To deactivate the function, proceed as follows:
d) Remove the weight from the weighing platform.
e) Press the
key.
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f) Wait until the message
played.
g) Remove the additional weight from the weighing platform.
Function available
and the message
0.00
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goes off and the additional weight is dis-
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are displayed.