8 page x 8 lang x 0.05=7.2 mm BF511 Body Composition Monitor • Instruction Manual • Mode d’emploi • Gebrauchsanweisung • Manuale di istruzioni • Manual de instrucciones • Gebruiksaanwijzing • РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ EN FR DE IT ES NL RU AR BF511 Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Body Composition Monitor. Before using this unit for the first time, please be sure to read this Instruction Manual carefully and use the unit safely and properly.
HBF-511_main.book Page 1 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM Before using the unit BF511 Body Composition Monitor Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this high-quality OMRON Body Composition Monitor.
HBF-511_main.book Page 2 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM Notes on Safety Symbols and definitions are as follows: Danger: Improper use may cause danger resulting in death or serious injury. Warning: Improper use may result in possible death or serious injury. Caution: Improper use may result in injury or property damage. Danger: • Never use this unit in combination with medical electronic devices such as: (1) Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers.
HBF-511_main.book Page 3 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM Information on Body Composition Principle of body composition calculation Body fat has low electric conductivity The BF511 measures the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues with a high water content that conducts electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity.
HBF-511_main.book Page 4 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM Information on Body Composition What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to the total body weight expressed as a percentage. Body fat percentage (%) = {Body fat mass (kg) / Body weight (kg)} × 100 The device uses BI method to estimate your body fat percentage. Depending on where fat is distributed in the body, it is classified as visceral fat or subcutaneous fat.
HBF-511_main.book Page 5 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM Operating instructions 1. Know Your Unit Display Unit Grip Electrodes Display Personal Profile Number Button Personal Profile Number Button Buttons SET Button Down/MEMORY Button Up/GUEST Button WEIGHT/BMI Button Resting Metabolism Button VISCERAL FAT Button BODY FAT/MUSCLE Button Cord Display Unit Holder Front View Foot Electrodes Power Switch Main Unit (Measurement Platform) 2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 1.
HBF-511_main.book Page 6 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 3. Setting and Storing Personal Data For the measurement of body composition, it is necessary to set your personal data (age, gender, height). 1. Turn on the power. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to “0.0 kg”. 3. [TO SET THE AGE] Setting range: 6 to 80 years old 1) Press the or button to adjust the age. 2) Press the SET button to confirm. * Wait until “0.0 kg” is displayed. 2.
HBF-511_main.book Page 7 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 3.Setting and Storing Personal Data Changing the Personal Data 1. Turn on the power. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to “0.0 kg”. Wait until “0.0 kg” appears on the display. 3. With the or button, modify the selected item, followed by pressing SET button. The display will change in order of age, gender and height. 2. Press the Personal Profile Number button to select your personal profile number.
HBF-511_main.book Page 8 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 4. Taking a Measurement Measurement should be taken on a level and hard surface. 1. Turn on the power. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to “0.0 kg”. * If you step onto the unit before “0.0 kg” appears on the display, an error message “Err” will appear. 2. When the “0.0 kg” is displayed, take out the display unit. Note: Do not take out the display unit until “0.0 kg” appears on the display.
HBF-511_main.book Page 9 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 4.Taking a Measurement Correct Posture for Measurement (2) The arms are horizontally raised, and the elbows are extended straight. Extend your arms straight at a 90° angle to your body. After measuring your weight. 90° (3) Hold the display unit so that you can see the display. (1) Stand with your knees and back straight and look straight ahead. Press your palms firmly on the grip electrodes. Step on the main unit bare-footed.
HBF-511_main.book Page 10 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 4.Taking a Measurement 5. Check the measurement results. Press the appropriate button to view the desired measurement results. Last values of the previous measurement are shown in the Last Value area of the display.
HBF-511_main.book Page 11 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 4.Taking a Measurement Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result The table below is based on research by HD McCarthy et al, in the International Journal of Obesity, Vol. 30, 2006, and by Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000, and classified into four levels by Omron Healthcare.
HBF-511_main.book Page 12 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 5.Measuring Weight Only Interpreting the BMI Result BMI Classification Bar BMI Rating BMI BMI (Designation by the WHO) BMI < 18.5 - (Underweight) 7.0 - 10.7 10.8 - 14.5 14.6 - 18.4 0 (Normal) 18.5 - 20.5 20.6 - 22.7 22.8 - 24.9 _ BMI < 30 > 25 < + (Overweight) 25.0 - 26.5 26.6 - 28.2 28.3 - 29.9 _ BMI > 30 < ++ (Obese) 30.0 - 34.9 35.0 - 39.9 40.0 - 90.0 _ BMI < 25 > 18.
HBF-511_main.book Page 13 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM Care and maintenance 6. Error Displays Error Display Cause Correction Your palms or soles are not in firm contact with the electrodes. Press your palms or soles firmly to the electrodes, then measure. (Refer to Section 4.) The posture for measurement is wrong or the palms or soles are not in firm contact with the electrodes. Measure without moving the hands or soles. (Refer to Section 4.) The palms or soles are too dry.
HBF-511_main.book Page 14 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 8. How to Take Care of and Store the Unit This Body Composition Monitor does not require any maintenance. How to Clean the Unit • Always keep the unit clean before use. • Wipe the main unit with a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a cloth moistened with water or detergent and squeeze it well before wiping the unit, then wipe dry with a dry cloth. • You can use cleaning alcohol to clean the electrodes, but do not use it on other parts of the unit.
HBF-511_main.book Page 15 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 9. Technical Data Name Product Model Display BF511 Body Composition Monitor HBF-511B-E / HBF-511T-E Body Weight: Setting Items 0 to 150 kg with an increment of 0.1 kg (0.0 to 330.0 lb with an increment of 0.2 lb) 5.0 to 60.0% with an increment of 0.1% 5.0 to 50.0% with an increment of 0.1% 7.0 to 90.0 with an increment of 0.
HBF-511_main.book Page 16 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 9.Technical Data Correct Disposal of this Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
HBF-511_main.book Page 17 Monday, August 19, 2013 9:56 AM 9.Technical Data EN Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. 53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, THE NETHERLANDS www.omron-healthcare.com OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD. Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DG, U.K. Subsidiary OMRON MEDIZINTECHNIK HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT mbH Gottlieb-Daimler-Strasse 10, 68165 Mannheim, GERMANY www.omron-healthcare.
