Using Extended Weighing Functions; Taring Additional Weight (Tare) - Seca mBCA 555 Mode D'emploi

6.5 Using extended weighing functions

Taring additional weight (tare)

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7. Read off the measuring result.
8. You have the following options for continuing:
► Completing the measurement ➔
procedure, page 110
► Performing a bioimpedance measurement ➔
bioimpedance, page 107
► Clearing measuring results: Press
Device mode
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Use the Tare function to prevent an additional weight (e.g. a towel) from
affecting the patient's weight value.
NOTICE!
Incorrect measurement as a result of force shunt
If an additional weight, e.g. a large towel, touches the surface on
which the scale is stood, the weight will not be measured correctly.
► Make sure that additional weights are only placed on the scale's
weighing platform.
1. To activate the Tare function, proceed as follows:
a) Place an additional weight (here: 1 kg) onto the weighing platform.
b) Press the Tare key.
c) Wait until the value 0.00 and the message "NET" are displayed.
2. Weigh the patient ➔
Measuring weight, page
3. Read off the measuring result.
The additional weight is deducted automatically.
Completing the measurement
Measuring
key
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