6
OPERATION
6.1
Starting the measurement procedure
Activating the multifunctional display (stand-alone operation)
130 • seca 555/554/552; seca 550/549; seca 257/256
WARNING!
Injury from falling
► Ensure that the device is steady and level.
► Route connector cables (if present) so that neither users nor the
patient can trip over them.
► The device is not designed for supporting patients when getting
up, e.g. from a wheelchair. Assist people with limited motor skills
when they are getting up, e.g. from a wheelchair.
► Ensure that the patient does not step directly onto or off the edges
of the weighing platform.
► Ensure that the patient steps onto and off the weighing platform
slowly and safely.
WARNING!
Danger of slipping
► Ensure that the weighing platform is dry before the patient steps
onto it.
► Ensure that the patient has dry feet before stepping onto the
weighing platform.
► Ensure that the patient steps onto and off the weighing platform
slowly and safely.
NOTE
The availability of some functions is dependent on device mode. If you
require functions that are not available in the current device mode, ask
your administrator or hospital technician whether the device mode can
be changed.
Device mode
Basic
Advanced
Expert
Service
The multifunctional display will switch to standby mode
time, page 158) after a set time period. The following screensaver is displayed in
stand-alone operation:
Function available
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(è Setting standby