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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
BC-418
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep
it handy for future reference.
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Table of Contents Advantages 1. BIA is a simple, quick, and non-invasive means of measuring body composition, making it particularly useful •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Table of Contents 2 for group screenings. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Advantages 3 2. The Tanita BC-418 Body Composition Analyzer calculates “body fat ratio,” “body fat mass,” “fat free mass,” ••••
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Maintenance Safety Notes Since this equipment is accurately manufactured and adjusted, please observe the following instructions. • Never disassemble the equipment as this may cause malfunction. Users must not disassemble or adjust this equipment. Caution Symbols Please inspect the equipment in accordance with the regulations in your country. Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and safety, please familiarize • Unplug the unit from the wall
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1.Product Assembly and Components Product Structure Rear View of Control Box Please verify that the following components are in the package. Control Box Paper Dispenser Cover Printer Cover Control Panel RS-232C Digital Display RS-232C Port Left-hand grip Right-hand grip Column Anterior Electrodes Posterior Electrodes
Level Gauge Digital Display Adjustable feet Body weight mark Measurement unit mark (kg) Indicates that the device is being Indicates th
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2.Assembly Instructions Membrane Switch Clothes Weight Setting Key Weight Only Key Sets the clothes weight. Measures body weight only. Even if the user is dressed, weight minus the weight of clothes can be measured. (Body Composition Analysis mode) kg/lb Key Feed Key ON/OFF Key Measures changing kg/lb only. Advances the print paper. Turns the power on or off. Not available on analyzers with “kg only” specifications %Body Fat Range : 1%~75% %Body Fat Increments : 0.1% Numerical Keys Max
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3.Preparation for Use Connection and Installation Loading the Printer Paper Roll Please change the paper roll when red lines appear along the sides of the paper. CAUTION ON 1. Turn the equipment on by pressing the [ ] WEIGHT kg OFF CLOTHES lb key. cm “P.End” will flash in the middle of the display. MALE Level Gauge FEMALE ft.in This means that there is no printer paper. Check ATHLETIC AGE * When you do not have any printer paper to replace STEP ON % FAT the old roll, press the [ ] key.
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4.Setting Date and Time 5.Mode Selection Set the functions (modes) that you want this equipment to start with. The selected modes will be automatically recorded. Setting the date and time ON If it is not necessary to change the settings, the equipment will start up when you simply press the [ ] key. OFF The printer function is ON in the display shown below. Setting the number of printouts, the printout language, and the printout items Select the number of prin
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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. ON CLOTHES WEIGHT kg OFF 1. Press the key while holding down the key. CLOTHES lb cm MALE FEMALE ft.in ATHLETIC AGE STEP ON % FAT [0] : The target body fat ratio function is deactivated WEIGHT kg [1] : The target body fat ratio funct
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Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Sample TANITA BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER BC —418 21⁄SEP⁄2002 19:29 BODY TYPE STANDARD GENDER MALE AGE 34 HEIGHT 179 cm WEIGHT 73. 3 kg BMI 23. 9 BMR 7294 kJ 1743 kcal FAT% 13. 1 % This section prints the both the FAT MASS 9. 6 kg body type and body FFM 63. 7 kg TBW 46. 6 kg composition data of the DESIRABLE RANGE current user. FAT% 8–20 % FAT MASS 5. 5–15. 9 kg TARGET BF% is : 20% Predicted weight : This section calculates the 79. 6 kg amount of fat that should be Pre
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~ ~ ~ ~ 6.Operating Instructions 6. Set the Target Body Fat Ratio. Body Composition Analysis WEIGHT kg After you input the height, “GOAL” will CLOTHES lb This explains the procedure when the printer function is turned on. Please be aware that the display may be automatically flash on the display. Input the target cm MALE FEMALE ft.in body fat ratio desired using the numerical keys. different if the number of printouts is set to [0]. Example: 16% = Press [1] and [6]. ATHLETIC
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9. Taking Measurement. Weight Only Function WEIGHT kg Step on the weighing platform in bare feet. Make sure heels lb CLOTHES are placed on the posterior electrodes, and the front part of MALE cm 1. After turning on the unit, press the [ ] key. WEIGHT kg the feet are in contact with the anterior electrodes. FEMALE ft.in CLOTHES lb After a momentary display check, “0.0” will appear ATHLETIC AGE on the LCD. If measuring units need to be changed, MALE cm 10.Measure the Impedance. STEP ON % F
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Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Explanation of the Print Out Sample Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese Age TANITA 20-39 BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER BMI:Body Mass Index is a height to weight BC —418 BMR:Basal Metabolic Rate represents the ratio, and is calculated by the following 40-59 Female total energy expended by the body to formula: 21 ⁄ SEP ⁄ 2002 19:29 maintain normal functions at rest such as Weight (kg) BODY TYPE STANDARD respiration and circulation. Height (m2) GEN
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7.Clearing Paper Jams Components of the Printer Unit Clearing Paper Jams Please pay careful attention to avoid injury from the sharp edge. Please turn off the machine before clearing Paper jams. CAUTION 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. As shown in the illustration, from the front side of the Control Box, use a finge
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8.Troubleshooting RS-232C Interface Instructions This section describes the interface for outputting the BC-418 Body Composition Analyzer measurement results as Problem List RS-232C signals to personal computers and other external devices. If problems occur, please refer to the following instructions before you ask for repairs. Only connect IEC950-compliant computers to the BC-418. CAUTION Problem Solution • Please confirm that the Control Box is properly connected to the AC Sp
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2 .Output data format Transmission data Measurement data will be output in the following format. • Transmission data will be output after measurements regardless of the status of the • A comma (,) is used as a separator between data items. personal computer or other device at the receiving end. For that reason, the CAUTION personal computer or other device to which data will be transmitted must be put in a • The terminators
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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 U ? CR LF U? : Confirm current setting commands ON U 0 CR LF U0: Use cm/kg mode 1. When the unit is switched off, press the [ ] OFF WEIGHT kg U and [ ] keys simultaneously. U 1 CR LF CLOTHES lb U1: Use
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Example of Use Set height 6 The body composition analyzer is used remotely as follows. Ex: 179cm D 3 0 0 1 7 9 CR LF Host . /body composition analyzer Switch on body composition analyzer. 1 If commands accepted D 3 CR LF Host , . body composition analyzer First, switch on the body composition analyzer. If settings incorrect D 3 ! CR LF Host , . body composition analyzer Check that the unit is in Remote mode. Also check that the unit is connected properly to the computer. Set age 7 Ex: 34 D
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Resetting Start measurement 10 Reset settings G 1 CR LF Host . /body composition analyzer CHR$(01FH) CR LF Host . / body composition analyzer If commands accepted G 1 CR LF Host , . body composition analyzer CHR$(01FH) CR LF If commands accepted : Host , . body composition analyzer If settings incorrect E 0 0 CR LF Host , . body composition analyzer ! CR LF If settings incorrect : Host , . body composition analyzer During measurement 11 Commands are not accepted while measuring is in progres
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Technical Notes Reliability of body composition measurements with an 8-electrode BIA Reliability of body composition analysis via 8-electrode BIA Introduction In deriving the body fat percentage, fat mass, and fat free mass for the whole body, the Body Composition This device calculates body fat percentage, fat mass, fat free mass, and predicted muscle mass on the basis of Analyzer uses data acquired by DXA* from both Japanese and Western subjects as well as a regression data obtained by Dual
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Ω Intra-day changes are thought to occur in unique cycles Causes of errors in impedance measurements Intra-day fluctuations (Weight) arising from differences in the rhythm of individual daily BIA measures impedance and calculates body composition on the basis of this impedance. It is known, routines, occupations, and day-to-day activities. After supper Before bathing however, that impedance can vary due to changes in the quantity and distribu
