Health o meter 498KL Remote Display Digital Scale

Yes, the Health o meter 498KL is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing clinicians to position the display optimally for visibility and convenience.

Key features ensuring versatile placement include:

• Long Remote Cable: The scale utilizes a 9 ft (2743 mm) cable to connect the platform to the display, providing substantial distance for setup.
• Flexible Setup Options: The separate 1” LCD remote display can be conveniently wall-mounted or placed on a tabletop or counter.
• Enhanced Visibility: This remote setup ensures caregivers can easily read measurements without bending over the platform.

The Health o meter 498KL is equipped with several advanced clinical functions designed for accuracy and efficiency in professional settings:

• BMI Calculation: The scale automatically calculates the patient’s Body Mass Index.
• Everlock Function: This exclusive feature allows you to permanently lock the preferred unit of measure (LB or KG) for standardized procedures.
• Measurement Controls: Includes Tare and Pre-tare (to subtract the weight of accessories), Zero/Auto zero, Hold/release (to capture stable readings), and Reweigh.
• Specialized Weighing: It offers a dedicated Parent/child weighing function.
• Additional Functions: Also features LB/KG conversion, LB/KG lock out, Auto off, Variable auto off time, Audible/mute sound option, and Enabling unit view with unit of measure locked.

Yes, patient safety and comfort are key design elements of the Health o meter 498KL, making it highly suitable for clinical environments.

The platform incorporates several features to ensure stable and safe weighing:

• Low-Profile Design: The platform is only 2.4 inches (60 mm) high, which significantly minimizes the step-up required for easier and safer access, especially for patients with limited mobility.
• Secure Footing: The large, wide weighing surface (16.5” D x 13.75” W) features a non-skid surface to prevent slips and ensure stable patient positioning.
• High Capacity: The scale is structurally robust, safely accommodating patients up to 660 lb (300 kg).

Yes, this scale is designed for professional integration. It features a USB connection that allows it to interface directly with computers and EMR software, making it highly efficient for managing patient data in clinical environments.

Yes, it is designed for busy professional environments. While it comes with 6 AA batteries, it is highly recommended to purchase the optional 120 V power adapter for high-traffic settings to ensure consistent performance without needing frequent battery replacements.

Yes, the Health o meter 498KL is a robust, high-capacity digital scale specifically engineered for professional clinical use. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of patients while maintaining high precision:

• Maximum Capacity: 660 lb (300 kg)
• Resolution: 0.2 lb (0.1 kg)

This combination of high capacity and fine resolution ensures reliable and highly accurate readings essential for demanding medical environments.

Yes, the Health o meter 498KL is designed with flexible power options to suit various clinical setups, whether portable or permanent:

• Standard Power (Portable): The scale operates using 6 AA batteries, which are included with your purchase. This allows for convenient use and portability across different locations.
• Optional AC Power (Stationary): For continuous, stationary use, the scale can be powered by an optional 120 V adapter (#ADPT31). You can select the configuration that includes the adapter or purchase it separately.

Yes, the Health o meter 498KL features the exclusive Everlock function. This unique function allows you to permanently lock the unit of measure (either pounds (LB) or kilograms (KG)) on the scale, ensuring consistent data logging and preventing accidental changes in clinical settings.

Yes, it is well-suited for mobile health environments. Despite its high-capacity, heavy-duty build, it weighs only 14 lb (6.4 kg), making it relatively easy to transport. For added convenience and protection during transit, you can use the optional Floor Scale Carrying Case.

Yes, the standard configuration of the Health o meter 498KL Remote Display Digital Scale includes 6 AA batteries so it’s ready for immediate use. An optional 120 V power adapter (#ADPT31) is also available separately.