seca 376 Instruction manual and guarantee May 2010

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CONTENTS English

1. Full certification... 34 2. Description of device... 35 2.1 Congratulations!... 35 2.2 Intended use... 35 3. Safety information...35

6.2 Use additional functions... 46 Navigate in the menu... 46 Use differential function (BMIF) . 47 Activate Autohold function (Ahold)... 48 Activate acoustic signals (BEEP)... 48 Select attenuation (Fil)... 49 Restore factory settings (RESET)... 49

3.1 Basic safety precautions... 35 3.2 Safety information in this manual...36 3.3 Handling (rechargeable) batteries... 37 7. seca 360° wireless Network... 50 4. Overview... 38 4.1 Controls/Features...38 4.2 Symbols in display... 39 4.3 Information on rating plate... 39 4.4 Menu structure... 41 5. Before you get started …... 42 5.1 Create power supply... 42 Insert batteries... 42 Connect the power supply unit (optional)... 42 5.2 Set up scales... 43 6. Operation... 43 6.1 Weighing... 43 Start weighing...44 Tare off additional weight (TARE)...44 Continuous display of measured result (HOLD)... 45 Transmit measured results to a radio receiver... 45 Automatic switchover of weighing range... 45 Switch off scales... 46

7.1 Introduction... 50 seca wireless groups... 50 Channels... 51 Detection of equipment devices... 51 7.2 Operate scales in a wireless group... 52 Activate wireless module (SYS) . 52 Set up wireless group (Lrn)... 52 Activate automatic transmission (ASend)... 54 Select print option (APrt)... 54 Set time (Time)... 55 8. Cleaning... 56 9. What to do if …?... 56 10. Maintenance/Recalibration... 58 10.1 Information about maintenance and recalibration... 58 10.2 Check content of calibration counter... 58 11. Technical data... 59 12. Accessories... 60 13. Disposal... 61 13.1 Disposal of device... 61 13.2 Batteries (including rechargeables)... 61 14. Warranty... 61

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1. FULL CERTIFICATION With products from seca you are not only purchasing technology developed over a century, but also quality that has been validated by official bodies, the legal system and relevant institutes. seca products comply with European directives, standards and national laws. With seca you are buying into the future. The products in this user manual comply with the legislation governing medical devices, i.e. with directives 93/ 42/EEC and 2007/47/EC issued by the Council of the European Community, which is embodied throughout Europe in its national laws.

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Scales bearing this symbol comply with the European directive 2009/23/EC on non-automatic weighing instruments. seca scales with this symbol comply with the stringent quality and technical requirements applicable to calibratable scales. Scales bearing this symbol comply with the strict stringent of Class III of the directive and can be used for medical measurements which are subject to calibration.

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Products bearing this symbol comply with the following directives and standards • directive 2009/23/EC governing non-automatic weighing instruments • directives 93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EC governing medical devices • DIN EN 45501 governing metrological aspects of non-automatic weighing instruments. seca’s professionalism has also been officially recognised. The certificate from TÜV Product Service, the body responsible for medical devices, confirms that as a manufacturer of medical devices, seca rigorously complies with the stringent legal requirements applicable. Here seca’s quality assurance system covers the development, production, distribution and service of medical scales and measuring systems. seca contributes to environmental protection. We are anxious to preserve our natural resources. This is why we strive to save packaging material where practical. And what is left over can be conveniently disposed of locally via Germany's Dual System recycling programme.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE 2.1 Congratulations! By purchasing the electronic seca 376 baby scales you are now in possession of an extremely accurate device that is also robust at the same time. seca has put its experience at the service of health care for over 170 years and as a market leader in many countries, is constantly setting new standards with its innovative developments for weighing and measurement.

2.2 Intended use The electronic seca 376 baby scales are mainly used in hospitals, doctors' surgeries and inpatient care facilities in accordance with national regulations. They are designed to weigh babies at birth and to also check their weight gain as they grow. The seca 360° wireless network allows the measured results to be transmitted wirelessly to a seca wireless printer or a PC equipped with the seca analytics 105 software and the seca 360° wireless USB adapter 456.

3. SAFETY INFORMATION 3.1 Basic safety precautions • Please take note of the information in this user manual. • Keep the user manual with the declaration of conformity in a safe place. • Make sure that the scales are positioned securely on a flat and stable surface. • Make sure you do not drop the scales. Protect the scales from violent impacts. • When using the scales with a power supply unit, make sure you route the mains cable so that no-one can trip over it. • Have the scales serviced and recalibrated regularly (see "Maintenance/Recalibration" on page 58). Description of device • 35

• Make sure that maintenance and repair are only carried out by an authorised service partner. You can find your local service partner at www.seca.com or just send an e-mail to service@seca.com. • Make sure you only use genuine seca accessories and spare parts. Otherwise the warranty provided by seca will become null and void. • Make sure RF equipment such as mobile phones is kept at a minimum distance of approx. 1 metre to prevent incorrect measurements or interference with radio transmission.

3.2 Safety information in this manual DANGER! Used to identify an extremely hazardous situation. If you fail to take note of this information, serious irreversible or fatal injuries will result. WARNING! Used to identify an extremely hazardous situation. If you fail to take note of this information, serious irreversible or fatal injuries may result. CAUTION! Used to identify a hazardous situation. If you fail to take note of this information, minor to moderate injuries may result. ATTENTION! Used to identify possible incorrect usage of device. If you fail to take note of this information, you may damage the device or the measured results may be incorrect. NOTE: Includes additional information about use of the device.

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3.3 Handling (rechargeable) batteries The device is supplied with 6 batteries, type AA (Mignon). This type of battery is not rechargeable. Please take note of the following safety information. WARNING! Personal injury with improper handling

Batteries contain harmful substances which may explode if not handled properly. − Do not try to recharge such batteries. − Do not expose (rechargeable) batteries to heat. − Do not burn (rechargeable) batteries. − If acid is leaking out, avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Rinse affected areas with plenty of clean water and seek medical help at once. ATTENTION! Damage to device and malfunctions with improper handling

− Only use the type of (rechargeable) battery specified (see "Insert batteries" on page 42). − When replacing (rechargeable) batteries, always replace a complete set at a time. − Do not short-circuit (rechargeable) batteries. − If you do not use the device for a long period of time, remove the batteries (incl. rechargeables). This will prevent acid from leaking into the device.

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4. OVERVIEW 4.1 Controls/Features 1

2

3 4

5 No. Control/Feature

1

hold tare

2

send print

3

Display

7 8

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Function Arrow key • During weighing: - Press briefly: Activate Hold function - Hold down: Activate Tare function • In menu: - Select submenu, select menu item - Adjust value Enter key • During weighing (if wireless network is set up): - Press briefly: Send measured result to receive-ready equipment (PC with USB wireless module) - Hold down: Print out measured result (wireless printer) • In menu: - Confirm menu item selected - Store set value Display element for measured results and for device configuration Start key - To switch device off and on

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Foot screw Spirit level Power connection Battery compartment

4 screws, for precise alignment of device Indicates whether device is horizontal Used to connect an optional power supply unit Designed to take 6 batteries, type AA (Mignon), 1.5 V

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4.2 Symbols in display A

B C

E

D

G F

Symbol

Meaning

A

Operation with power supply unit

B

Batteries are weak

C

Non-calibratable function active Weighing range currently in use: 1: More precise weight indication with reduced loadbearing capacity 2: Maximum load-bearing capacity Differential value function (BMIF: Breast Milk Intake Function) active

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E F

Measured result in memory location 1 (BMIF function)

G

Select memory location (BMIF function)

4.3 Information on rating plate Text/Symbol Model Type Ser. No.

Meaning Model number Type designation Serial number Refer to user manual Type B electromedical device Class II totally insulated appliance

FCC ID

For USA: Device licensing number issued by US authority FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

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Text/Symbol IC

Meaning For Canada: Device licensing number issued by authority Industry Canada Device complies with EC standards and directives. Symbol for FCC (USA) Only operate device with DC

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+

Do not discard with household waste

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4.4 Menu structure Other functions are available in the menu of the device. This enables you to configure the device perfectly to suit the conditions in which you use it (details from page 46). • Channel 1 (C1) rF*

Learn Autosend

Group (ID)

• Channel 2 (C2)

• on

• Channel 3 (C3)

Stop

Reg. Devices (Mo)

• off • on

System

• off • HI • MA

Autoprint

• HI_MA • off • Year • Month Time

• Day • Hour • Minute

Reset • Sto 1 BMIF

Store

• Sto 2 • Sto 3 • - Sto 1

Calc

• - Sto 2 • - Sto 3

• on Autohold

Beep

• off • on

Press

• off

• on

Hold

• off •0 Fil

•1 •2

*Wireless network seca 360° *Funknetzwerk seca 360° Wireless: wireless: Raum (ID): Group (ID): Max.3drei secawireless Funkräume: 0, 1, 20, 1, 2 Max. seca groups: Maximal-Konfiguration pro Funkraum: Maximum configuration per wireless group: - 1 Babywaage set of baby scales --1 1 Personenwaage 1 set of personal scales - 1 Längenmessstab - 1 length measuring device - 1 Funkdrucker - 1 wireless printer --1 1 PCPC mitwith USB-Funkmodul USB wireless module Kanal (C1, C2, C2, C3): C3): Channel (C1, -Drei Kanäle pro Funkraum insg. 9 Kanäle) - Three channels per (wireless -Kanalzahlen: group (in 0-99 total 9 channels) - Channel numbers: 0 - 99 -Jede Kanalzahl für nur jeweils einen Kanal - Only use Abstand: each channel number -Empfohlener 30 once Beispiel-Konfiguration: - Recommended spacing: 30 - Raum 0: C1__0, C2_30, C3_60 Example of configuration: --Raum 1: C1_10, Group 0: C1C2_40, 0, C2 C3_70 30, C3 60 --Raum 2: C1_20, C3_80 Group 1: C1C2_50, 10, C2 40, C3 70 - GroupIm2:Display C1 20, C2Leerzeichen) 50, C3 80 (Hinweis: keine (Note: no spaces in display) Erkannte Geräte (Mo):

Navigation: send print

Call up menu: hold tare hold tare

send print

Devices detected (Mo): - 1: Personenwaage Personal scales --2:1: Längenmessstab - 2: Length measuring device - 3: Funkdrucker - 3: Wireless printer - 4: PC mit USB-Funkmodul - 4: PC with USB wireless module - 7: Babywaage - 7: Baby scales

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5. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED … 5.1 Create power supply Insert batteries

You need 6 batteries, type AA (Mignon), 1.5 V (included in scope of supply). 1. Press on latch of battery compartment. 2. Remove lid of battery compartment. 3. Remove battery holder. 4. Insert batteries in holder. NOTE: Observe correct polarity of batteries (markings on battery holder). Should the display read bAtt, you have inserted one of the batteries incorrectly or they are flat. 5. Replace the holder with the batteries in the battery compartment. 6. Close the battery compartment.

Connect the power supply unit (optional)

The scales can be operated with a power supply unit available as an accessory. WARNING! Personal injury and damage to device if incorrect power supply unit is used

The voltage provided by standard power supply units may be higher than their indicated rating. This may cause the scales to overheat, catch fire, melt or short-circuit. − Only use genuine seca plug-in power supply units with 9V or a controlled 12 V output voltage. 1. Insert the power plug necessary for your power supply in the power supply unit. 2. Insert the connector plug of the power supply unit in the connecting socket of the scales. 3. Plug the power supply unit into a mains socket.

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5.2 Set up scales The scales are fully assembled on delivery. ATTENTION! Incorrect measurement with force shunt

If the housing of the scales is resting on something, e.g. a towel, the weight measurement will not be correct. − When setting up the scales, ensure that they only make contact with the ground via the foot screws. Spirit level Air bubble

1. Place the scales on a flat, stable surface. ATTENTION! Incorrect measurement without proper alignment

The spirit level is very delicate. Any additional weights such as towels will result in improper alignment of the scales. − Only align the device without a load. 2. Align the scales by turning the foot screws. The air bubble in the spirit level must be centred in the circle.

6. OPERATION 6.1 Weighing WARNING! Serious injury to baby following a fall

Baby scales generally stand on raised work surfaces. If the baby falls from this surface, this may result in serious irreversible or fatal injuries. − Never leave a baby unsupervised on the scales.

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Start weighing

1. Check that there is no load on the scales. 2. Press the Start key. The display will read se[A and then quickly run through all elements of the display. The scales are ready for operation when the display reads 0.000. If the device is being operated with a power supply unit, the symbol will appear in the display. 3. Place the baby on the scales. 4. Read off the measured result.

Tare off additional weight (TARE)

You can use the TARE function to prevent the weighing result from being affected by an additional weight (e.g. a towel or pad on the weighing surface). ATTENTION! Incorrect measurement with force shunt

If an additional weight (e.g. large towel) is in contact with the surface on which the scales are standing, the weight will not be measured correctly. − Make sure that any additional weight is only placed on the weighing surface of the scales. hold tare

1. Place the additional weight on the scales. 2. Hold down the arrow key (hold/tare) until "NET" appears in the display. 3. Wait until the display stops flashing and is replaced by 0.000. 4. Place the baby on the scales. 5. Read off the measured result. The additional weight has been automatically deducted.

NET

hold tare

6. To disable the TARE function, press the arrow key (hold/tare) until "NET" no longer appears in the display or switch off the scales. NOTE: The maximum weight that can be displayed is reduced by the weight of the objects already placed on the scales.

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Continuous display of measured result (HOLD)

hold tare

hold tare

If you activate the HOLD function, the weighing value will continue to be displayed after the baby has been removed. This allows you to attend to the child before noting down the weight. 1. Place the baby on the scales. 2. Briefly press the arrow key (hold/tare). The display will flash until a stable weight is measured. The weighing value will then be displayed continuously. The symbol (non-calibratable function) and the message "HOLD" will be displayed. 3. To disable the HOLD function, briefly press the arrow key (hold/tare). The symbol and the message "HOLD" will no longer be displayed. NOTE: If the Autohold function is activated, continuous display of the weighing value will take place automatically. see "Activate Autohold function (Ahold)" on page 48.

Transmit measured results to a radio receiver send print

Automatic switchover of weighing range

If the scales are integrated in a seca 360° wireless network, you can transmit the measured results to receive-ready equipment (wireless printer, PC with wireless USB module) at the touch of a button. ♦ Press the Enter key (send/print). – Press key briefly: Send measured results to all receive-ready equipment – Hold down: Print out measured result using wireless printer The scales are equipped with two weighing ranges. Weighing range 1 ( ) offers a more precise weight indication with a reduced load-bearing capacity. Weighing range 2 ( ) allows you to take advantage of the maximum load-bearing capacity of the scales. When the scales are switched on, weighing range 1 is activated. If a specific weighing value is exceeded, the scales will automatically switch to weighing range 2. To switch back to weighing range 1 proceed as follows: ♦ Remove all loads on the scales. Weighing range 1 is activated again.

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Switch off scales

♦ Press the Start key. NOTE: When in battery mode, the scales will switch off automatically after a short period if no load is placed on them.

6.2 Use additional functions Additional functions are available in the menu for the scales. This allows you to configure the scales perfectly to your own needs. rF*

….

Reset

BMIF

Store

• Sto 1 • Sto 2 • Sto 3

Calc

• - Sto 1 • - Sto 2 • - Sto 3

Autohold

• on • off

Beep

Press

• on • off

Hold

• on • off

Fil

•0 •1 •2

* The menu item "rF" is described in section “Operate scales in a wireless group" on page 52.

Navigate in the menu hold tare

hold tare

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send print

1. Switch on the scales. 2. Hold down the Enter key and the arrow key simultaneously. The last menu item selected is shown in the display (here: Autohold "Ahold"). 3. Keep pressing the arrow key until the required menu item appears in the display (here: attenuation "Fil").

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send print

4. Confirm your selection with the Enter key. The current selection for the menu item or a submenu is displayed (here level "0"). 5. To change your selection or call up another submenu, keep pressing the arrow key until the required selection is displayed (here: level "2").

hold tare

send print

6. Confirm the selection with the Enter key. You will leave the menu automatically. 7. To make further selections, call up the menu again and proceed as described above. NOTE: If no key is pressed for approx. 24 seconds, you will leave the menu automatically.

Use differential function (BMIF)

You can use the BMIF function (BMIF: Breast Milk Intake Function) to determine the quantity of food consumed by a baby during a meal. To do to, save the current weight. After the meal call up the stored weight again and reweigh the baby. The scales will calculate the difference, i.e. the quantity of food consumed. 1. Switch on the scales. 2. Place the baby on the scales before the meal. The current weight is displayed. 3. Select the item BMIF in the menu. The "Differential value function" symbol appears. 4. Confirm the selection. 5. Select the menu item Sto. The "Select memory location" symbol appears. 6. Confirm the selection. Sto 1 appears in the display. The "Select memory location" symbol appears. Arrows can be seen flashing in the display. 7. Select one of three memory locations (here: 2). 8. Confirm your selection. The current weighing value is stored. 9. After the meal place the baby on the scales again.

10. Select the item BMIF (Breast Milk Intake Function) in the menu. 11. Confirm the selection.

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12. Select the menu item CALC. 13. Confirm the selection. 14. Select the memory location where you stored the baby's initial weight (here: 2). Arrows can be seen flashing in the display. 15. Confirm your selection. The weight difference, i.e. the quantity of food consumed, is displayed. 16. To disable this function, select the item BMIF in the menu again. 17. Confirm your selection. The function is disabled. You will leave the menu automatically.

Activate Autohold function (Ahold)

If you activate the Autohold function, the measured result for each weighing operation will continue to be displayed after the baby has been removed. This means you no longer have to manually activate the Hold function for every weighing operation. NOTE: With certain models this function is already activated at the factory. If required, you can disable this function. 1. Select the item "Ahold" in the menu. 2. Confirm the selection. The current selection is displayed. 3. Select the setting you require: – On – Off 4. Confirm your selection. You will leave the menu automatically.

Activate acoustic signals (BEEP)

You can select whether an acoustic signal is to be emitted whenever a key is pressed or a stable weighing value has been attained. The latter is relevant for the Hold/Autohold function. NOTE: The function "Acoustic signal with stable weighing value" is activated at the factory. If required, you can disable this function. 1. Select the item "BEEP" in the menu. 2. Confirm the selection.

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English 3. Select a menu item: – Press: Acoustic signal whenever a key is pressed – Hold: Acoustic signal with a stable weighing value. 4. Confirm your selection. The current selection is displayed. 5. Select the setting you require: – On – Off 6. Confirm your selection. You will leave the menu automatically. 7. If you also wish to activate the acoustic signal for the second function, repeat this procedure.

Select attenuation (Fil)

You can use attenuation (Fil = filter) to reduce any interference during weighing (e.g. caused by patient moving). 1. Select the item "Fil" in the menu. 2. Confirm the selection. The current selection is displayed. 3. Select an attenuation level. – 0: low attenuation – 1: moderate attenuation – 2: high attenuation 4. Confirm the selection. You will leave the menu automatically.

Restore factory settings (RESET)

You can restore the factory settings for the following functions: Function Autohold (Ahold) Acoustic signal (Press) Acoustic signal (Hold) Attenuation (Fil) Stored value Breast Milk Intake Function (BMIF) Wireless module (SYS) Autosend (Asend) Autoprint (APrt)

Factory setting depending on model off on 0 0 kg off off off

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NOTE: The wireless module is switched off when restoring the factory settings. Data for existing wireless groups remains in the memory. These groups do not need to be set up again. 1. Select the item "Reset" in the menu. 2. Confirm the selection. You will leave the menu automatically. 3. Switch the scales off. The factory settings are restored and will be available when the scales are next switched on.

7. SECA 360° WIRELESS NETWORK 7.1 Introduction This device is equipped with a wireless module. The wireless module allows measured results to be transmitted wirelessly for analysis and documentation. Data can be transmitted to the following equipment devices: • seca wireless printer • PC with seca USB wireless module

seca wireless groups

The seca 360° wireless network operates with wireless groups. A wireless group is a virtual group of transmitters and receivers. If you wish to operate several transmitters and receivers of the same type, up to 3 wireless groups (0, 1, 2) can be set up with this device. The set-up of several wireless groups ensures the reliable transmission of measured values with the correct address when using more than one examination room each with similar equipment.

0 1

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The maximum distance between transmitters and receivers is approx. 10 metres. This range may be reduced under certain local conditions, e.g. thickness and type of wall partitions.

English The following combination of devices is possible per wireless group: • • • • •

Channels

1 set of baby scales 1 set of personal scales 1 length measuring device 1 seca wireless printer 1 PC with seca USB wireless module

The devices communicate with each other within each wireless group via three channels (C1, C2, C3). This ensures reliable, troublefree data transmission. When you set up a wireless group with the scales, the device will suggest three channels guaranteeing optimum data transmission. We recommend accepting the channel numbers suggested.

C1 C2 C3

0

You can also select the channel numbers (0 - 99) manually, for example if you want to set up more than one wireless group. The channels must be sufficiently far apart to ensure troublefree data transmission. We recommend a spacing of at least 30. Each channel number may only be used for one channel. Example of configuration; channel numbers when setting up 3 wireless groups within one surgery: • Wireless group 0: C1=_0, C2= 30, C3=60 • Wireless group 1: C1=10, C2=40, C3=70 • Wireless group 2: C1=20, C2=50, C3=80

Detection of equipment devices

If you wish to set up a wireless group with the scales, they will search for other active devices from the seca 360° wireless system. The devices detected are shown as modules in the display on the scales (e.g. MO 3). The meaning of the numbers is as follows: • • • • • •

1: Personal scales 2: Length measuring device 3: Wireless printer 4: PC with seca USB wireless module 7: Baby scales 5, 6 and 8-12: Reserved for system expansion

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