KERN & SOHN MWS 400K100DM - Manual (Page 46)

9.4 Mother/Child Function
The “Mother/Child” function makes it possible to determine the body weight of infants
and small children held in an adult’s arms.
 Turn on the scales using the [ON/OFF] switch. The scales enters the self-
diagnostic mode. The device is ready for operation as soon as “0.00 kg” is
shown on the weight display.
 Position the adult person in the middle of the scales platform. After showing
the stability indicator, the scales displays the person’s weight. A triangle sym-
bol is shown under the “WEIGHT” symbol.
 Press the [TARE] button and the readout changes to “0.00 kg”.
 Place the child in the arms of the adult person. After showing the stability indi-
cator, the scales displays the child’s weight. The triangle symbol is now dis-
played under the “NET” symbol.
 Press the [TARE] button again and the readout again changes to “0.00 kg”.
 After stepping off the scales, the total weight of the adult person and the child
is displayed as a negative value.
 Press the [TARE] button again. The saved tare value is cancelled and the
scales can be used for weighing again.
9.5 Determination of Body Mass Index
When you obtain a stable weight and display shows 0.0 kg, place a person in the
middle of the scale plate. Wait until the weighing value is stable. Then press the BMI
key. Now enter a body height.
Please take note that reliable determination of BMI index is only possible for body
height from 100 cm to 250 cm and weight > 10 kg.
A body height entered as the last one is flashing on the display. Now you can enter a
different value with the numerical keypad. Confirm the entered value with the
ENTER key, and then a person’s BMI index will be displayed.
When the BMI index value is displayed, it is presented with the arrow pointing the
BMI symbol. To return to the weighing mode, press the BMI key once again and the
arrow at the BMI symbol will disappear.
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