Rice Lake 160-10-7N Scale Guide: 550 lb x 0.2 lb, NTEP
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- Jul 16
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Rice Lake 160-10-7N overview
The Rice Lake 160-10-7N is a low-profile digital athletic scale designed for repetitive person weighing where a compact, stable platform and Legal for Trade configuration are needed. It is also searched as Rice Lake 160 10 7N, model 160-10-7, Rice Lake part 193355, 550 lb athletic scale, floor-level medical scale or low-profile NTEP scale. Although “floor scale” appears in some listings, this model is for people—weighing in clinics, athletic programs and similar settings—not pallets, drums or freight.
Capacity, platform and display specifications
Rice Lake rates the 160-10-7N at 550 lb x 0.2 lb, equivalent to 250 kg x 0.1 kg. Its slip-resistant platform measures 14.40 x 14.40 inches and rises only 1.65 inches from the floor. The separate indicator has a five-digit LCD with 0.75-inch-high digits and connects to the base with a 6-foot cable.
Power comes from six included AA alkaline batteries or the included 120/230 VAC adapter. Rice Lake lists approximately 25 hours of continuous battery use and a configurable automatic power-off function. The specified operating range is 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C).
Motiontrap, unit control and data connection
Motiontrap movement-compensation technology is intended to help obtain a stable reading when a person cannot remain perfectly still. The keypad provides zero control and can toggle or lock the unit of measure. The model is described as EMR-capable, and Rice Lake’s package listing includes USB and serial cables; integration still depends on the receiving software, interface settings and workflow.
NTEP approval and Legal for Trade use
Rice Lake lists NTEP Certificate of Conformance 18-011 for this model. NTEP certification supports commercial applications, but a device is not automatically approved for use merely because a certificate exists. Suitability, installation, local requirements, sealing and inspection may also apply. Confirm the application with the local authority when weight is used to determine price, payment or another regulated transaction.
Calibration, verification and placement
The scale is factory calibrated, but it should still be checked after shipping and after it is placed in service. Install it on a hard, level, stable surface with the full base supported. Verify zero and test with appropriate traceable standards across the working range according to the facility’s procedure. A 0.2 lb display division should not be treated as proof that every reading is accurate within 0.2 lb under all conditions.
For consistent results, keep the platform clean and dry, route the indicator cable so it cannot be pulled or pinched, and have the person stand near the center without touching a wall or support. Inspect the cable, feet, platform and adapter periodically, especially when the scale is moved between rooms.
Who should choose the 160-10-7N?
The model fits athletic departments, gyms, wellness programs, clinics and other sites that need 550 lb capacity, a very low step height, portable battery operation and an NTEP-listed configuration. Buyers needing a handrail, integrated height rod, wheelchair platform or higher-capacity bariatric design should compare a different medical-scale format rather than adding unsupported fixtures to this base.
Shipping and package details
Rice Lake lists the packaged dimensions as 20 x 18 x 6 inches and the shipping weight as 18 lb for part 193355. The manufacturer’s package description includes the scale, six AA batteries, AC adapter, USB cable and serial cable. Confirm current package contents at the time of purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of the Rice Lake 160-10-7N?
The rated capacity is 550 lb x 0.2 lb, or 250 kg x 0.1 kg.
How high is the 160-10-7N platform?
The platform is 1.65 inches high and measures 14.40 x 14.40 inches.
Is the Rice Lake 160-10-7N NTEP approved?
Rice Lake lists NTEP Certificate of Conformance 18-011. Local approval, installation and inspection requirements still need to be satisfied for a regulated commercial use.
Can the 160-10-7N run on batteries?
Yes. It uses six AA alkaline batteries and Rice Lake specifies about 25 hours of continuous battery use. An AC adapter is also included.
Is model 160-10-7N a warehouse floor scale?
No. It is a low-profile digital athletic/person scale. It should not be selected for pallets, drums, freight or industrial platform loads.
Does factory calibrated mean it never needs checking?
No. Verify the scale after shipping and installation and at intervals appropriate for the application, quality system and local regulations.
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