HBF500-E.book Page 1 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM BF500 Body Composition Monitor • Instruction Manual • Mode d’emploi • Gebrauchsanweisung • Manuale di istruzioni • Manual de instrucciones • Gebruiksaanwijzing • РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ 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.
HBF500-E.book Page 2 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Before using the unit Contents Before using the unit Notes on Safety ...................................................................................3 Features of the Product...................................................................... 5 What You Should Know When Using This Unit................................ 6 Operating instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Know Your Unit ....................................................................
HBF500-E.book Page 3 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Notes on Safety Notes on Safety Danger: Never use this unit in combination with medical electronic devices such as: (1) Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers. (2) Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart/lung. (3) Portable electronic medical devices such as an electrocardiograph. • This unit may cause the above mentioned medical electronic devices to malfunction.
HBF500-E.book Page 4 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Notes on Safety • Do not pull the cord of the display unit attached to the main unit with force. • As this unit is a precision instrument, do not drop, vibrate, or apply strong shock. • Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries. • Do not wash the display unit or the main unit with water.
HBF500-E.book Page 5 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Features of the Product Features of the Product More accurate measurement of the entire body As measurement is conducted between both upper and lower limbs, the measurement values are less affected by the variation of physique as compared to traditional body fat monitors. Visceral fat is displayed in 30 levels Visceral fat is closely related to lifestyle-related diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
HBF500-E.book Page 6 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM What You Should Know When Using This Unit What You Should Know When Using This Unit Principle of body composition calculation Body fat has low electric conductivity The BF500 estimates 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.
HBF500-E.book Page 7 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM What You Should Know When Using This Unit Skeletal Muscle Percentage: This is based on MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) analysis, which uses nuclear magnetic resonance that take non-intrusive images of the body. This makes it possible to calculate the amount of skeletal muscle in the body.
HBF500-E.book Page 8 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM What You Should Know When Using This Unit Recommended measurement times Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in preventing or reducing obesity. Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your own daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body fat. It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and daily circumstances.
HBF500-E.book Page 9 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM What You Should Know When Using This Unit Long-term planning for successful weight loss Ignoring a balanced diet and simply reducing food intake to lose weight can lead to a decline in muscle and bone. This may result in weight loss but not in the reduction in fat levels. So even though your weight goes down, your resting metabolism is reduced making the body more prone to putting on fat.
HBF500-E.book Page 10 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Operating 1.Knowinstructions Your Unit 1. Know Your Unit A B A Display Unit C D E F C G J H I L K Main Unit (Measurement Platform) M M N N Front View O A. Grip Electrodes B. Display C. Personal Profile Number Button D. SET Button Use this button to confirm the personal data or move to the next item after confirming the set item. E. Up/Down Buttons Use these buttons to set the value or the gender for personal data.
HBF500-E.book Page 11 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 1.Know Your Unit Display Y P Z Q AA R AB AC S T U AD V W X P. Weight Indicator Q. Guest Indicator R. Personal Profile Number S. Weight Results T. Display Mode Indicator U. Body Composition Results V. Body Fat Percentage and BMI Assessment 12 Levels Bar W.Body Fat Percentage and BMI Classification Indicator X. Visceral Fat Classification Indicator AE Y. Measurement Start Indicator Z. Height Indicator AA.Gender Indicator (male) (female) AB.
HBF500-E.book Page 12 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 1.Know Your Unit Storing the Display Unit Extend the cord and store the display unit as described below. 1. Coil the cord into the display unit holder. Note: Make sure that the cord does not stick out of the holder and that the cord is coiled evenly. 2. Push the display unit into the holder. Push the display unit until it clicks into place.
HBF500-E.book Page 13 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 2.Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unit. 1) Press the tab of the battery cover in the Rear direction of the arrow to release the cover. 2) After releasing the battery cover, pull the tab of the cover upwards. 2. Insert the batteries by aligning them as indicated.
HBF500-E.book Page 14 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 3.How to Set the Date and Time 3. How to Set the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, it is necessary to set the date and time. Buttons Used in this Procedure SET button Use this button to confirm the setting or move to the next item after confirming the set item. Down ( ) button Press this button to go back one. Press continuously to rapidly decrease. Up ( ) button Press this button to advance one.
HBF500-E.book Page 15 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 3.How to Set the Date and Time 5. Press the SET button. The month setting is confirmed and the day flashes on the display. [TO SET THE DAY] 6. Press the or the desired day. button to adjust the day setting to 7. Press the SET button. The day setting is confirmed and the hour flashes on the display. [TO SET THE HOUR] 8. Press the or button to adjust the hour setting to the desired hour. 9. Press the SET button.
HBF500-E.book Page 16 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 4.Setting and Storing Personal Data 4. Setting and Storing Personal Data For the measurement of body fat percentage and visceral fat level, it is necessary to set your personal data (age, gender, height). This section describes setting the personal profile setting for number 1 as an example.
HBF500-E.book Page 17 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 4.Setting and Storing Personal Data 3. Select the personal profile number to store the personal data. 1) Press the personal profile number button to select a personal profile number. The display of the selected personal profile number flashes. 2) Press the SET button. The personal profile number is confirmed and the default age setting blinks on the display. 4. [TO SET THE AGE] Setting range: 10 to 80 years old 1) Press the or the desired age.
HBF500-E.book Page 18 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 4.Setting and Storing Personal Data 6. [TO SET HEIGHT] Setting range: 100.0 to 199.5 cm (Display range in inch display mode: 3' 4" to 6' 6 3/4") 1) Press the or button to adjust the height setting to the desired height. 2) Press the SET button to confirm the settings. After the settings for age, gender, and height are displayed in that sequence, then 0.0 kg appears on the display. You can now start taking measurements.
HBF500-E.book Page 19 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 4.Setting and Storing Personal Data 2) Modify the gender setting. a) Press the or button to adjust the gender setting to the desired gender. b)Press the SET button. The gender setting is confirmed, and the height setting blinks on the display. 3) Modify the height setting. a) Press the or button to modify the height setting. b)Press the SET button to confirm the change. If you are going to change other data, repeat this procedure.
HBF500-E.book Page 20 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement 5. Taking a Measurement How to Measure Body Composition Please see Step 4 on this section for correct posture. 1. Turn on the power, by pressing the power switch. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 kg. Notes: • If you step onto the unit before 0.0 kg appears on the display, an error message “Err” will appear. • You can change the measurement units used for the height and weight settings.
HBF500-E.book Page 21 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement 3. Select the personal profile number button or the Guest/Memory button. If you have personal data (Personal profile number) stored on the unit: If you do not have personal data stored on the unit (GUEST mode): Press the stored personal profile number button while holding the display unit. The stored personal profile number will appear after blinking once.
HBF500-E.book Page 22 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement 4. Start measurement. 1) Step on the main unit and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly distributed. Step onto the unit. Distribute weight evenly. The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink twice. The unit will then start to measure your body fat percentage and visceral fat level.
HBF500-E.book Page 23 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement Correct Posture for Measurement When taking a measurement using a personal profile number, you need to store the personal data before hand. (Refer to Section 4.) (2) After measuring your weight. The arm is horizontally raised, and the elbow is extended straight. Extend your arms straight at 90° angle to your body. 90° (1) Stand with your knees and back straight and look straight ahead.
HBF500-E.book Page 24 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement POSTURES TO AVOID DURING MEASUREMENT Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of body composition.
HBF500-E.book Page 25 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement 5. Check the measurement results. Press the appropriate button to view the desired measurement results. For an explanation of the body composition results, see “Understanding the Results”.
HBF500-E.book Page 26 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 5.Taking a Measurement Interpreting the BMI Result BMI Classification Bar BMI Rating BMI BMI (Designation by the WHO) Less than 18.5 - (Underweight) 7.0 - 10.7 10.8 - 14.5 14.6 - 18.4 18.5 or more and less than 25 0 (Normal) 18.5 - 20.5 20.6 - 22.7 22.8 - 24.9 25 or more and less than 30 + (Overweight) 25.0 - 26.5 26.6 - 28.2 28.3 - 29.9 30 or more ++ (Obese) 30.0 - 34.9 35.0 - 39.9 40.0 - 90.
HBF500-E.book Page 27 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 6.Measuring Weight Only 6. Measuring Weight Only 1. Turn on the power, by pressing the power switch. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 kg. Notes: • If you step onto the unit before 0.0 kg appears on the display, an error message “Err” will appear. • You can change the measurement units used for the height and weight settings.
HBF500-E.book Page 28 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 7.Using the Memory Function 7. Using the Memory Function Measurement results are automatically stored in memory when you take a measurement using a personal profile number button. In order to assist your tracking of measurements, the device has stored 97 memories, and allows you to view the results for only 1 day, 7, 30, and 90 days before.
HBF500-E.book Page 29 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 7.Using the Memory Function 2. Press the Guest/Memory button once to compare with the result from the previous day. Weight and Body Fat Percentage - 1 day ago - 3. Press the Guest/Memory button again to compare it with the result from 7 days ago. Weight and Body Fat Percentage - 7 days ago - 4. Press the Guest/Memory button a third time to compare with the result from 30 days ago. EN Weight and Body Fat Percentage - 30 days ago - 5.
HBF500-E.book Page 30 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 7.Using the Memory Function Notes: • If there are no results for a selected memory, “- - - -” is displayed for that item. [Example only. The screen for the item selected will be displayed.] • To view previous results for other items, press the button for the desired item. The results for the selected item are displayed.
HBF500-E.book Page 31 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 7.Using the Memory Function Viewing Previous Measurement Results Follow this procedure if you just want to view and compare previous measurement results, without taking a measurement. 1. Turn on the power, by pressing the power switch. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 kg. Note: Do not step on the unit to view previous measurements. 2. When the 0.0 kg appears on the display, take out the display unit.
HBF500-E.book Page 32 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 7.Using the Memory Function 4. View the previous measurement results. 1) Press the Guest/Memory button once. The results for the previous day are displayed. [Example] 2) Press the Guest/Memory button to cycle through the results from “1 day”, “7 days”, “30 days”, and “90 days” ago. 5. Press the power switch to turn the display off.
HBF500-E.book Page 33 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Care and maintenance 8.Error Displays 8. Error Displays Error Display Cause Your palms or soles are not in firm contact with the electrodes. Correction Press your palms or soles firmly to the electrodes, then measure. (Refer to Section 5.) The posture for measurement is Measure without moving the hands wrong or the palms or soles are not or soles. (Refer to Section 5.) in firm contact with the electrodes. The palms or soles are too dry.
HBF500-E.book Page 34 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 9.Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction The displayed value of body Refer to “The reason calculated results may differ from actual composition is abnormally high body fat percentage” and “Recommended measurement times” or low. in “ What You Should Know When Using This Unit”. The power turns off approximately 10 seconds after the body weight is confirmed and before your body fat percentage and visceral fat level is measured.
HBF500-E.book Page 35 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 10.How to Care and Store the Unit 10.How to Care and Store the Unit 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. • Please make sure water does not get into the main unit. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or gasoline to clean the unit.
HBF500-E.book Page 36 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 11.Technical Data 11.Technical Data Name Product Model Display Set Items BF500 Body Composition Monitor HBF-500-E Display of minimum body weight: 0 to 135 kg with an increment of 100 g Body Fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with an increment of 0.1% Skeletal Muscle percentage: 5.0 to 50.0% with an increment of 0.1% BMI: 7.0 to 90.0 with an increment of 0.
HBF500-E.book Page 37 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 11.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 of, with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
HBF500-E.book Page 38 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM 11.Technical Data Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. 24, Yamanouchi Yamanoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-0084, Japan EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Kruisweg 577, 2132 NA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands www.omron-healthcare.com EC REP OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD. Opal Drive Fox Milne, Milton Keynes MK15 0DG, United Kingdom Subsidiary OMRON Medizintechnik Handelsgesellschaft mbH John-Deere-Str. 81a, 68163 Mannheim, Germany www.
HBF500-E.book Page 39 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Understanding the Results BF500 Body Composition Monitor Making the Best Use of Your BF500 Contents Weight & BMI ..................................................................................... 40 Body Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level................................................42 Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle ...........................................
HBF500-E.book Page 40 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM WEIGHT & BMI BMI & IDEAL WEIGHT Everybody is concerned about their weight. But what is the basis for determining your ideal weight? The key is BMI. What is BMI? BMI is short for Body Mass Index. This index uses the following simple formula to indicate the ratio between weight and height of a person.
HBF500-E.book Page 41 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Weight & BMI Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Although BMI calculates a simple obesity level, there is also hidden fat levels that is not revealed by a BMI designation. The examples below show two cases that were revealed by OMRON’s research. Although both cases are for people of almost the same height and weight, and their BMI designation is normal, the body fat percentage (p. 42) for case B is high.
HBF500-E.book Page 42 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM BODY FAT RATIO & VISCERAL FAT LEVEL BODY FAT ANALYSIS Body fat is classified as subcutaneous fat and visceral fat etc., depending on where it is located in the body. In particular, visceral fat level is known to have a close connection to susceptibility common diseases. 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.
HBF500-E.book Page 43 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Body Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level Let’s look at an example Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm2, 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels. Example level determined 0: 1 - 9 level +: 10 - 30 level * The data referenced by Omron Healthcare. Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm2, 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels. Example level determined 0: 1 - 9 level +: 10 - 30 level * The data referenced by Omron Healthcare.
HBF500-E.book Page 44 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM RESTING METABOLISM & SKELETAL MUSCLE INCREASING SKELETAL MUSCLE THROUGH EXERCISE Skeletal muscle is muscle that is connected to bone and used to move parts of the body. The maintenance and increase of this skeletal muscle is closely linked to resting metabolism. This section describes resting metabolism and skeletal muscle.
HBF500-E.book Page 45 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle What is Skeletal Muscle? Muscle is divided into two types, muscle in internal organs, such as the heart, and muscle attached to bones that is used to move the body. Skeletal muscle can be increased through exercise and other activity. Resting metabolism reduces as we get older Resting metabolism level peaks in the late teenage years and then gradually reduces over the years.
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HBF500-E.book Page 47 Friday, October 24, 2008 10:41 AM Quick Reference Guide Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Quick Reference Usage Guide Use this as a quick reference guide only. If you are using this device for the first time, please carefully read the full instruction manual. 1. Insert the batteries. (Refer to Section 2.) Make sure that their polarity (+/–) is aligned with the polarity (+/–) indicated in the battery compartment. 2. Set the date and time. (Refer to Section 3.) 3.
