BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER BC-418 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
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Safety Notes Caution Symbols Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential hazards when using this equipment. Ignoring these Caution Symbols may result in serious injury, or damage to the product. Please be sure to review before proceeding with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
1.Product Assembly and Components Product Structure Rear View of Control Box Please verify that the following components are in the package.
2.Assembly Instructions Membrane Switch Clothes Weight Setting Key Weight Only Key Sets the clothes weight. Even if the user is dressed, weight minus the weight of clothes can be measured. (Body Composition Analysis mode) Measures body weight only. Feed Key ON/OFF Key Advances the print paper. Turns the power on or off. kg/lb Key Measures changing kg/lb only. * Not available on analyzers with “kg only” specifications %Body Fat Range : 1%~75% %Body Fat Increments : 0.1% Max 200kg / 440lb e=d= 0.
3.Preparation for Use Connection and Installation Loading the Printer Paper Roll CAUTION Please change the paper roll when red lines appear along the sides of the paper. WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb cm MALE Level Gauge Check FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT 1. Turn the equipment on by pressing the [ key. ON OFF ] “P.End” will flash in the middle of the display. This means that there is no printer paper.
4.Setting Date and Time 5.Mode Selection Setting the date and time Set the functions (modes) that you want this equipment to start with. The selected modes will be automatically recorded. ON If it is not necessary to change the settings, the equipment will start up when you simply press the [ OFF ] key. Setting the number of printouts, the printout language, and the printout items The printer function is ON in the display shown below. WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb MALE cm FEMALE ft.
Setting the Original Mode This process is utilized to select whether or not you use the target body fat ratio function. (See the printout sample on page 16.) The target body fat ratio function is deactivated when this product is shipped from factory. WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb MALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb 14 cm FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb MALE CLOTHES key while holding down the ON OFF key.
Sample TANITA BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER B C —4 1 8 21⁄SEP⁄2002 19:29 BODY TYPE GENDER AGE HEIGHT WEIGHT BMI BMR This section prints the both the body type and body composition data of the current user. STANDARD MALE 34 179 cm 73. 3 kg 23. 9 7294 kJ 1743 kcal 13. 1 % 9. 6 kg 63. 7 kg 46. 6 kg FAT% FAT MASS FFM TBW DESIRABLE RANGE 8–20 % FAT% 5. 5–15. 9 kg FAT MASS TARGET BF% is : Predicted weight : Predicted fat mass : FAT TO GAIN: 20% 79. 6 kg 15. 9 kg 6.
6.Operating Instructions Body Composition Analysis • • • ~ Male Female ATHLETIC STANDARD ATHLETIC WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb cm FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb MALE cm FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT WEIGHT kg MALE cm FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT CLOTHES lb 2. Enter Clothes Weight. Enter clothes weight using the numerical keys. Example: if the clothes weight is 2.0 kg, press [2], [.] and then [0].
WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb cm MALE FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT 9. Taking Measurement. Step on the weighing platform in bare feet. Make sure heels are placed on the posterior electrodes, and the front part of the feet are in contact with the anterior electrodes. 10.Measure the Impedance. When the grips are grasped with both hands, will appear at the bottom of the display and the impedance measurement will begin.
Explanation of the Print Out Sample Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults Underfat Age TANITA BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER BMI:Body Mass Index is a height to weight ratio, and is calculated by the following formula: Weight (kg) Height (m2) Desirable Range 18.5 - 24.9 FAT%:The percentage of total body weight that is fat. FFM:Fat Free Mass is comprised of muscle, bone, tissue, water, and all other fat free mass in the body. PW:Predicted weight Calculated weight for the given Target BF%.
7.Clearing Paper Jams Components of the Printer Unit Clearing Paper Jams CAUTION Please pay careful attention to avoid injury from the sharp edge. Please turn off the machine before clearing Paper jams. 1. Remove the Paper Dispenser Cover. If you lift up the Paper Dispenser Cover from the back of the Control Box, it can be easily removed. Automatic Cutter Unit Printer Paper Outlet 2. Remove the Printer Cover.
8.Troubleshooting RS-232C Interface Instructions Problem List This section describes the interface for outputting the BC-418 Body Composition Analyzer measurement results as If problems occur, please refer to the following instructions before you ask for repairs. Problem Solution Nothing appears on the display after ON pushing [ OFF ] key. • Please confirm that the Control Box is properly connected to the AC Adapter and the AC Adapter is properly connected to the cable. E-01 is displayed.
Transmission data CAUTION 2 .Output data format • Transmission data will be output after measurements regardless of the status of the personal computer or other device at the receiving end. For that reason, the personal computer or other device to which data will be transmitted must be put in a reception-ready status before measurement. 1 .
Output (Fat Monitor Mode) Format Control Commands Remote Mode When in Remote mode, the body fat analyzer may be operated remotely by sending control commands from a host. All types of data may be entered by connecting the BC-418 to a PC and switching to Remote mode. Switching to Remote Mode WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb MALE cm FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT WEIGHT kg CLOTHES lb MALE cm 1. When the unit is switched off, press the [ and [ ] keys simultaneously.
Example of Use 6 The body composition analyzer is used remotely as follows. Set height Ex: 179cm Host . D 1 Switch on body composition analyzer. First, switch on the body composition analyzer. 2 3 0 0 1 7 9 CR LF /body composition analyzer If commands accepted Host , D If settings incorrect Host , D 3 3 LF . body composition analyzer CR ! CR LF . body composition analyzer Check that the unit is in Remote mode. 7 Also check that the unit is connected properly to the computer.
10 Resetting Start measurement Host . G 1 CR Reset settings LF /body composition analyzer Host . If commands accepted Host , G If settings incorrect Host , E 0 0 CR LF . body composition analyzer 11 1 LF . body composition analyzer CR CR If settings incorrect : Host , LF / body composition analyzer CHR$(01FH) If commands accepted : Host , ! CR CR LF . body composition analyzer LF .
Technical Notes Reliability of body composition measurements with an 8-electrode BIA Introduction This device calculates body fat percentage, fat mass, fat free mass, and predicted muscle mass on the basis of data obtained by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).
Causes of errors in impedance measurements Intra-day fluctuations (Weight) 1.5 BIA measures impedance and calculates body composition on the basis of this impedance. It is known, however, that impedance can vary due to changes in the quantity and distribution of body water, which accounts for approximately 60% of body weight, as well as changes in body temperature. Therefore, when measurements are being taken for research purposes or on a daily basis, uniform measurement conditions must be ensured. 1.
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Product specifications As shown in Figure 1: the REE (BMR) has a stronger relationship to the FFM than to body weight, and a difference is visible between males and females in the distribution trends. We see that in principle that we should calculate from the FFM rather than by the old formula centered on the relationship with weight.
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