Mechanical Weighing with Integrated BMI Function
The Charder MS5011 Adult Dial Floor Scale (VM-SCA5011) combines a 200kg mechanical weighing capacity with an integrated BMI function, allowing clinicians to assess both weight and body mass index from a single floor-standing unit without manual calculation or separate instruments. Measurement increments of 500g cover the full adult patient range encountered in general and specialist practice. The analogue dial display provides an immediate, glanceable readout requiring no digital literacy, no screen interpretation, and no display battery — a practical advantage in busy consultation rooms and high-throughput screening environments. Height is entered via the height adjustment on the dial in conjunction with the built-in height rod, enabling the scale to return a BMI reading directly once the patient’s height is set.
Platform Dimensions and Unit Design
The VM-SCA5011 has an overall base footprint of 340mm wide by 674mm long, with a standing platform of 340 × 450mm providing a stable surface for adult patients across the full 200kg capacity range. The unit stands 1400mm tall — incorporating the height rod — and weighs 10kg, keeping it manageable for repositioning between consultation or examination rooms without mechanical assistance. The scale is powered via a 12V 2A adapter and includes a dedicated ON/OFF button for controlled use between patient measurements. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C and operating humidity is 35% to 90% RH, covering the standard indoor clinical conditions found across South African healthcare settings.
CE Certification and Clinical Applications
The MS5011 carries CE certification, confirming compliance with the applicable European health, safety, and performance standards for medical measuring equipment. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the VM-SCA5011 is suited to physicians’ offices, weight loss and bariatric clinics, health and fitness centres, occupational health programmes, school and community health screening, and pharmacy wellness stations where reliable anthropometric measurement is required without the complexity or maintenance demands of electronic display systems.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MS5011 |
| VM SKU | VM-SCA5011 |
| Brand | Charder |
| Capacity | 200kg |
| Increment | 500g |
| Display | Analogue dial with BMI function |
| Overall dimensions (W × L × H) | 340 × 674 × 1400mm |
| Platform dimensions (W × L) | 340 × 450mm |
| Unit weight | 10kg |
| Power supply | 12V 2A adapter |
| Controls | ON/OFF button; height adjustment on dial |
| Operating temperature | 0°C – 40°C |
| Operating humidity | 35% – 90% RH |
| Certification | CE |
