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INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing our MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer. It has been manufactured with quality and reliability at our factory in Webb City, MO USA. The MV1 has been tested before leaving our factory to insure accuracy and dependability for years to come. This manual is provided to guide you through installation, operation and maintenance of the MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Power Requirements ..6 “C” cell Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included) OR an optional 12 VDC 1.25A wall plug-in AC power adapter (Cardinal part number MV1PWR). Operating Temperature ..14 to 104 ºF (-10 to +40 ºC) Display .
SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS The MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer is a precision weight indicating instrument. As with any precision instrument, it requires an acceptable environment to operate at peak performance and reliability. This section is provided to assist you in obtaining such an environment.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Carefully remove the MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer from the shipping carton and inspect it for any damage that may have taken place during shipment. You should keep the carton and packing material for return shipment if it should become necessary.
Mounting The MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer is mounted to the scale (or an optional desktop/wall bracket) using a swivel ball and socket assembly. To install the MV1 Rubber Ball in to the Swivel Ball Socket, slightly loosen the Adjustment Knob to allow the two parts of the socket to open enough to insert the Rubber Ball.
Note that pins 3, 4, 8 and 9 are not used. Figure No. 4 MATING CONNECTOR INFORMATION DESCRIPTION ITEM Cardinal Part # CONNECTOR DE9-P 6610-2379 CONNECTOR SHELL C883010001 6610-1131 The USB port on the MV1 is a device (or upstream) port and uses readily available cables with the industry standard “B”...
Serial I/O Port The serial I/O port is a 9-pin "D" connector on the rear panel of the MV1. Figure No. 5 shows the Serial I/0 connector along with the identity of the pins used. Make certain that the pins are correctly identified before soldering a wire to them. Use the connector retaining screws to hold the serial cable connector securely to the rear panel.
Battery Status Symbol A battery status symbol will be displayed when 4 Bars = 100% batteries are installed. The number of bars 3 Bars = 75% indicates the level of charge remaining in the 2 Bars = 50% batteries. 1 Bar = 25% No Bars = Low Battery Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced (Alkaline) or recharged...
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc). Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty. Figure No. 7 This is the ON/OFF key. With the MV1 off, pressing this key will apply power to it and turn on the display.
Basic Functions, Cont. This is the LOCK/RELEASE key. It is used to lock and unlock the display. If the HOLD feature was enabled during setup and calibration, pressing this key (after obtaining a stable weight) will cause the MV1 to lock onto the weight. Pressing this key again will unlock the display and return it to zero.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Functions This is the CLEAR (BACKSPACE) key. It is used to clear an incorrect entry from the display without processing the data. If an incorrect entry is made, press this key and re-enter the correct data. When entering the ID, pressing this key will act as a “backspace”...
ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the display is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. Weight Battery Display Status Height or Clock Display Displayed Display when optional hardware is Messages...
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The CAL annunciator will be turned on after pressing the calibration switch, to show that the MV1 is in the Setup and Calibration mode. This annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in pounds. The kg annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is in kilograms. ' '' The ( ' ) feet and ( '' ) inches annunciators are turned on when the displayed height measurement is in feet and inches.
OPERATION Basic Operation To Weigh 1. Press ON/OFF key to turn the MV1 on. 2. Press ZERO key to zero weight display. ZERO, GROSS and lb or kg annunciator will turn on to show that the scale is ready for use. 3.
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Tare Weight Entry (Tare weight is known) 1. In Gross Weight mode (GROSS annunciator on), press the TARE key. 2. The Display will change to show ENTER TARE WT and the TARE annunciator will turn on. 3. Use the numeric keys and enter a tare weight. Note that when entering tare weights, a maximum of 4 digits can be entered and the numbers advance from right to left in the display.
Tare Storage and Recall NOTE: ID must be enabled to use stored Tare. Refer to SYSTEM Menu, Enable ID. To Store Tare Weight 1. In Gross Weight mode (GROSS annunciator on), press the TARE key. 2. The Display will change to show ENTER TARE WT and the TARE annunciator will turn on. 3.
Basic Operation with ID To Weigh 1. Press ON/OFF key to turn the MV1 on. 2. Press ZERO key to zero weight display. ZERO, GROSS and lb or kg annunciator will turn on to show scale is ready for use. 3.
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Tare Weight Entry (Tare weight is known) 1. In Gross Weight mode (GROSS annunciator on), press TARE key. 2. Display will show )0 or previously entered tare and TARE annunciator will turn on. 3. If weight displayed is acceptable, press PRINT/ENTER key to save it. Otherwise, use the numeric keys and enter a new tare weight.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Operation Using Mechanical Height Rod or Manually Entering Height 1. Press ON/OFF key to turn the MV1 on. 2. Press ZERO key to zero weight display. ZERO, GROSS and lb or kg annunciator will turn on to show scale is ready for use. 3.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Operation with DHR Using Digital Height Rod IMPORTANT! Before performing the operations on this page, the digital height rod must be in its “starting position” (inner sliding tube must be down completely inside outer stationary tube and headpiece folded flat against stationary tube) prior to turning on the MV1.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Operation with ID and DHR Using Digital Height Rod IMPORTANT! Before performing the operations on this page, the digital height rod must be in its “starting position” (inner sliding tube must be down completely inside outer stationary tube and headpiece folded flat against stationary tube) prior to turning on the MV1.
CALIBRATION SETUP (Protected Setup Parameters) Your MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer has been thoroughly tested and calibrated before being shipped to you. If you received it with a scale, calibration is not necessary. If the MV1 is being connected to a scale for the first time or recalibration is necessary for other reasons, the following describes the steps to perform calibration setup on the MV1.
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Navigation Keys, Cont. ID/HEIGHT – (Next Menu or Parameter) If at the menu level, this will take you to the previous menu item in the list below. If SCALE is currently displayed and the setup has been accessed through the calibration switch, then this will return you to TIME SETTINGS. If setup has been accessed through setup review, then pressing this when SYSTEM is displayed will return you to TIME SETTINGS.
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SCALE With SCALE displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to CAPACITY. Proceed to the CAPACITY (Scale Capacity) parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the ZERO menu. CAPACITY (Scale Capacity) The display will show CAPACITY and the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it.
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SAMPLE RATE (Sample Rate) The display will show SAMPLE RATE and the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it. Otherwise, using the numeric keys, enter a new value and then press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it. The sample rate may be set from a minimum of 1 sample per second to a maximum of 100 samples per second in one sample per second intervals.
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ZERO With ZERO displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to ZERO LIMIT. Proceed to the Two Percent Zero Tracking Range Limit parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the FILTER menu. ZERO LIMIT (Two Percent Zero Tracking Range Limit) This setting limits the scale to zero only + or - 2% of the scale capacity.
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FILTER With FILTER displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to FILTER MOdE. Proceed to the Filter Type parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the CALIBRATION menu. FILTER MOdE (Filter Type) The display will show FILTER MOdE and the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it.
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CALIbRATION With CALIbRATION displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to CALIbRATE. Proceed to the Perform Calibration parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the GRAVITY menu. CALIbRATE (Perform Calibration) The display will show CALIbRATE and the current setting (NO). ...
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Single Calibration Point LOAdEd CAL WT (Load Calibration Weight) The display will show LOAdEd CAL WT (which is a prompt for entry of the calibration weight value) and placement of this amount of test weight on scale platform. 1. Make certain scale platform is empty and free of debris. 2.
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Multi-point Calibration CAL WEIGHT 1 (First Calibration Weight) The display will show CAL WEIGHT 1 (which is a prompt for entry of the first calibration weight value) and placement of this amount of test weight on scale platform. Note that the MV1 defaults to half (½) of the scale capacity.
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GRAVITY With GRAVITY displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to GRAVITY ENAbLE. Proceed to the Enable Gravity Constant parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the LOCK menu. GRAVITY ENAbLE (Enable Gravity Constant) ® The Detecto MedVue Model MV1 Weight Analyzer is equipped with a gravity constant function which means that it can be calibrated in one location and then adjusted to match the gravity at the location where it will used.
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LOCK With LOCK displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to HOLd MOdE. Proceed to the Hold Mode parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the SYSTEM menu. HOLd MOdE (Hold Mode) The Hold Mode Sets the locking functionality of the MV1. The display will show HOLd MOdE and the current setting.
CALIBRATION SETUP (Non- Protected Setup Parameters) SYSTEM With SYSTEM displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to LANGUAGE. Proceed to the Language parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the CALIBRATION menu. LANGUAGE (Language) The display will show LANGUAGE and the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it.
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SLEEP MOdE (Sleep Mode) The Sleep Mode feature also conserves power when the MV1 remains unused for a selected period of time (approximately 1 to 9 minutes). When enabled the display will show the date and time and the backlight will be turned off. The Sleep Mode feature requires the MV1 to remain at a stable zero weight to activate.
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bARCOdE (Use ID Scanner) This setting determines whether the MV1 allows a scanner to be used to input an ID number to be entered prior to beginning the weighing operation. This applies to both Basic Operation and with the BMI feature enabled. The display will show bARCOdE and the current setting.
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HI RESOLUTION (High Resolution Mode) The High Resolution Mode feature will display the weight at 10 times the standard resolution. For example, a MV1 configured for 400 lb x 0.2 lb will display weight in high resolution mode at 400 lb x 0.02 lb. NOTE: If dECIMAL=3, the High Resolution Mode is not available.
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SERIAL PORT With SERIAL PORT displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to RS232 MOdE. Proceed to the RS232 Port Output Mode parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the USB PORT menu. RS232 MOdE (RS232 Port Output Mode) The display will show RS232 MOdE and the current setting.
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USb PORT With USb PORT displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to USb MOdE. Proceed to the USB Port Output Mode parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the TIME SETTINGS menu. NOTE: If an Ethernet or WiFi option card is installed, pressing the ID/HEIGHT key will advance to the ETHERNET/WIFI menu.
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ETHERNET/WIFI – ( If Option Card Installed With ETHERNET/WIFI displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to ETHERNET MOdE. Proceed to the Ethernet Port Output Mode parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the TIME SETTINGS menu. ETHERNET MOdE (Ethernet Port Output Mode) The display will show ETHERNET MOdE and the current setting.
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TIME SETTINGS With TIME SETTINGS displayed, press the PRINT/ENTER key. The display will change to YEAR [YYYY]. Proceed to the YEAR parameter. Otherwise, press the ID/HEIGHT key to advance to the SCALE menu. YEAR [YYYY] (Year) The display will show YEAR [YYYY] and the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it.
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24 HOUR TIME (Use 24 Hour Time Format) The display will show 24 HOUR TIME and the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it. Otherwise use the numeric keys 0/NO or 1/YES and enter a new setting. Press the PRINT/ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are YES or no.
SETUP REVIEW (Non-Protected Setup Parameters) The MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer allows several operational parameters to be reviewed and changed as necessary without having to remove the end cap and pressing the calibration switch to enter the Calibration Setup mode. To Enter Setup Review With the MV1 on and in the Gross weight mode: 1.
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SERIAL PORT RS232 MOdE Set the mode of the RS232 serial port Set baud rate for RS232 serial port (If RS232 MOdE = 1, 2 or 3) bAUd RATE PRINTER TYPE Set the type of printer output (If RS232 MOdE = 3) End OF PRINT Set Number of End Of Print linefeeds (If RS232 MOdE = 3) USb PORT...
WEIGHT ON DEMAND FORMATS Weight On Demand If the continuous output was not selected for the serial port, RS232 MOdE=0, the USB Device port, USb MOdE=0 or the optional Ethernet/WiFi port, ETHERNET MOdE=0 and the indicator is connected to a computer for transmission of weight data to a PC-based EMR (electronic medical record) software program, it will transmit a single set of weight data each time the computer sends an weight request “ENQ”...
SERIAL AND USB DEVICE PORT COMMANDS The following commands and formats apply to both the Serial port and the USB Device port. Both the Serial port and USB Device port on the MedVue weight analyzer are bi-directional ports and can receive and transmit data. However, the USB Device port can only communicate with a computer.
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Journal Mode Print Command The host device (computer) sends: <LF> J <CR> This command is equivalent to pressing the PRINT/ENTER key on the MedVue weight analyzer keypad. The MedVue weight analyzer will respond by printing a ticket using the serial port (or transmit data using the USB Device port).
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<LF>P<CR> Weight analyzer will respond with all information formatted with each item on its own line. <LF>J<CR> Weight analyzer will respond with all information formatted with each item separated by commas (comma delimited) followed by a carriage return. <LF>Z<CR> Zero the scale within the constraints of the zero settings. <LF>T<CR>...
ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS Display Meaning ERROR General error, invalid keypad entry was attempted. ERR OVERFLOW Attempting to display a negative number greater than –9,999 or a positive number greater than 99,999 ERR ZERO LIM Indicates an attempt to zero a weight outside scale zero range. Refer to the Calibration Setup ZERO Menu, ZERO LIMIT (Two Percent Zero Tracking Range Limit) parameter.
(as viewed from the MV1 front) MUST be replaced with two drilled screws. They are available from the Cardinal/Detecto Parts Department. The part number is MVSK (MEDVUE SEALING KIT). To install a lead and wire security seal, refer to Figure No.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Item Part Number Description 5930-B126-08 LABEL: ETL 593GR986 SERIAL TAG ASSY 6021-1065 SCW THUMB..MACHINE-SCW 06-32X.375 6021-2069 SCW TRUSS HEAD SHEET METAL #6 X .50 6021-6008 SCW TRUSS HEAD SHEET-METAL #6 X.375 6024-0126 WASHER FLAT FOR 5/32” POP RIVET 6560-1125 ADHESIVE LOCTITE 290 THRD LCKR, WICKING 6610-2000...
APPENDIX B (Connecting to a Welch Allyn CVSM Device) This section describes the required settings of the MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer in order to connect to a Welch Allyn CVSM device. To enter Setup on the MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer, remove the two (2) phillips head screws from the right end cap (as viewed from the back of the MV1) and remove the end cap.
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STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Detecto Scale warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows: Detecto warrants to the original purchaser only that it will repair or replace any part of equipment which is defective in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment.
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STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Conditions Which Void Limited Warranty This warranty shall not apply to equipment which: A.) Has been tampered with, defaced, mishandled or has had repairs and modifications not authorized by Detecto. B.) Has had serial number altered, defaced, or removed. C.) Has not been grounded according to Detecto’s recommended procedure.
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Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co. PO Box 151, Webb City, MO 64870 Telephone: 417-673-4631 FAX: 417-673-5001 www.detectoscale.com Technical Support: 866-254-8261 E-mail: techsupport@cardet.com Printed in USA 8555-M512-O1 Rev D 01/15 8555-M512-O1 Rev D 01/15...
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