Description
Health O Meter 553KL-HR The 553KL is perfect for newborns, infants, and toddlers. The scale operates on batteries or AC power so you can use it anywhere. Practices benefit from a one-button operation that makes it easy to use while ensuring that the baby remains safely on the scale. This scale is ideal for infants and with its mechanical height rod practitioners can measure both weight and height simultaneously. It offers a 44 lb / 20 kg capacity with 0.5 oz / 10 g resolution, so nurseries and pediatric practices can weigh with confidence at every visit.
- EMR Connectivity – Via optional Pelstar wireless technology.
- Motion Detection – The scale has the ability to weigh accurately despite movement of the subject on the scale.
- Mechanical Height Rod Included – Easy to read height rod allows users to measure both weight and height simultaneously.
- Capacity Range – 44 lb / 20 kg capacity with 0.5 oz / 10 g resolution.
- Easy-Read Display – 1" / 25 mm LCD, easy to read at the point of care.
- Flexible Power – Runs on 6 aa batteries included, optional power adapter (order # adpt31), keeping setup simple.
Main Description – Mechanical Infant Weighing, No Power Needed
This mechanical pediatric scale is designed for nurseries and pediatric practices. Its 44 lb / 20 kg capacity and 0.5 oz / 10 g resolution cover routine and higher-weight patients without changing equipment. The onboard function set covers 15 documented functions, which keeps the weighing workflow quick and consistent. Power comes from 6 AA batteries included, optional power adapter (order # ADPT31), so the unit fits rooms with or without a free outlet nearby. The manufacturer documentation for this model is linked on this page, so setup and operating details come straight from the source.
Features and Benefits
Workflow and Supply
- Enabling unit view – Enabling unit view with unit of measure locked.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Brand – Health O Meter
- Model – 553KG, 553KL
- Product Type – Mechanical pediatric scale
- Warranty – 2 year limited warranty
Technical Specifications
- Capacity – 44 lb / 20 kg
- Resolution – 0.5 oz / 10 g
- Height Rod – 7 cm – 100 cm / 3” – 39”
- Display – 1" / 25 mm LCD
- Power Source – 6 AA batteries included, optional power adapter (order # ADPT31)
- Connectivity – Via optional Pelstar® wireless technology
Options and Packaging
- Configurations – 2 configurations. Each option is one genuine manufacturer model with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Packaging: Sold individually.
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Why Choose This Mechanical pediatric scale
Health O Meter builds the Health O Meter 553KL-HR for nurseries and pediatric practices. Choosing the genuine manufacturer product means the capacity, features and documentation match what the manufacturer publishes. MedicalEx lists every real configuration with its own SKU and price, so the model ordered is the model that arrives.
- Capacity Headroom – A 44 lb / 20 kg capacity means one scale covers more of the patient population, which reduces transfers to a second scale.
- Faster Workflows – Documented functions and a clear display shorten each weighing, which keeps intake and rounds on schedule.
- Genuine Configurations – Every listed option is a genuine manufacturer configuration with its own SKU, so there are no made-up combinations at checkout.
- Supported Purchase – MedicalEx supports the order with the manufacturer documentation linked on this page, which makes setup and service questions easier to resolve.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight capacity of this mechanical pediatric scale?
The capacity is 44 lb / 20 kg with a resolution of 0.5 oz / 10 g. That range covers the patients this scale is made for, and the exact figure is confirmed in the specifications above.
Which configuration should I order?
This listing offers 2 genuine manufacturer configurations, and each option shows its own model code in the option label. Pick the configuration that matches the room and patient population, and the SKU and price shown are for that exact model.
How is this product sold and packaged?
Packaging for this listing: Sold individually. The price applies to the package exactly as sold, and the configuration selected is the configuration that ships.
How is this product powered?
Power source: 6 AA batteries included, optional power adapter (order # ADPT31). That gives flexibility at setup, and the operating details are covered in the manufacturer documentation linked on this page.
What warranty covers this product?
This model carries a 2 year limited warranty. The warranty terms are set by the manufacturer, and the documentation linked on this page explains how coverage applies.
What does the display show?
The display is a 1" / 25 mm LCD. Readings are shown at the point of care, and the full display specification is listed in the specifications above.
What functions does this product have?
The documented functions for this configuration are listed in the Features and Benefits section above. They cover the weighing and measuring tasks this model is built to perform.
