Omron BodySCAN HBF-224 - Body Composition Monitor Manual

KNOWING YOUR UNIT

Display and Buttons
Display
The illustration shows all display items.
Operation Buttons
Touch the buttons with your fingers.
Button
Touch the button to return. Touch continuously to recede rapidly.
Button
Displays the result of the last measurement.
Symbol
Lights when the operation buttons are touched.
Button
Touch the button to advance. Touch continuously to advance rapidly.
Button
Power ON... Touch
Power OFF... Touch and hold
Confirm Value and Set... Touch

Main Unit

CORRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD

• Measurement should be taken on level and hard surface.
  
  
  Do not place this unit on cushioned floor surface such as on carpet or a mat to avoid incorrect measurement.
  
  Do not touch or move the main unit or add objects on it before "0.0kg" is displayed after the power is turned on. Otherwise, it might cause incorrect measurement.
  When all symbols are lighted, the preparation for a correct measurement has been taken. If the main unit is moved or a load is applied onto it before "0.0kg" is displayed, "Err (error)" might be displayed or incorrect measurement might be taken. Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.
  
  Postures to Avoid During Measurement!
  Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of body composition.
  
  When the body composition is displayed, the measurement is finished.
  Step off the main unit.
  
  The above scenario might be displayed during measurement. Wait for a moment.
  

HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT

When the automatic recognition function is used to take a measurement, register your personal data in advance.
Refer to REGISTERING PERSONAL DATA.
Even if you do not have personal data information stored on the unit, you can use Guest mode to measure body composition.

Use the Automatic Recognition Function to Take a Measurement

When "No.1" to "No.4" blink or when "GUEST" is displayed, your Personal Profile Number cannot be registered.
Select the Personal Profile Number you want to register with the or button and touch the (SET) button to make a confirmation to register the personal data.
Refer to REGISTERING PERSONAL DATA.

Wrong Personal Profile Number may be displayed in the following cases.

• You have a body type or body weight similar to another user.
• Your body weight changes significantly.
  If inaccurate recognition continues, select your Personal Profile Number before making a measurement. Refer to Select Personal Profile Number and Take a Measurement on HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.

3. The results display rotates automatically.
   Once you confirm your Personal Profile Number, you can switch it to a measured value you want to view with the Check the Measurement Results.
   or button.
   ^*1 If there are no results for the last measurement or the Weight Gap exceeds the display range, the "" symbol is displayed.
   ^*2 Use the as a guide to measurement. In the example shown in the screen, the body fat percentage is determined as 0 (Normal), the visceral fat level is determined as 0 (Normal) and the skeletal muscle percentage is determined as ++ (Very High). Refer to UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEASUREMENT RESULTS for details of index.

VIEWING THE LAST MEASUREMENT RESULTS

• If you want to display the last measurement result, touch the button after confirming your Personal Profile Number (When is not displayed).
  Touch the button again to return to the current measurement result.
  If you touch the or button while the last result is displayed, the result will be switched to another index.
  
  
  If there are no results for the last measurement, the "" symbol is displayed.
• You can also view the last measurement result without measuring your body composition. Select your Personal Profile Number and touch the button after you turn on the power and "0.0kg" is displayed.

4. Turn off the power
   after you check the measurement results.
   Hold the button for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the power.

Select Personal Profile Number and Take a Measurement

1. Touch the button and turn on the power.
   All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to "0.0kg".
   
2. Select your Personal Profile Number.
   Select your Personal Profile Number or "GUEST" with the or button and touch the (SET) button.
   When "" to " " blink,
   Your personal data are not registered in your selected Personal Profile Number. Register your personal data. Refer to REGISTERING PERSONAL DATA.
   
   
3. Take a measurement.
   1. Step on the main unit.
      Refer to CORRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD.
      
   2. When the body composition is displayed, the measurement is finished.
      Step off the main unit.
4. Turn off the power
   after you check the measurement results.
   Touch the button for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the power.

MEASURING WEIGHT ONLY

Even if you measure your weight only, it is necessary for you to register your personal data.

• Measurement should be taken on level and hard surface.
  
  Do not place this unit on cushioned floor surface such as on carpet or a mat to avoid incorrect measurement.
  

1. Touch the button to turn on the power.
   All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to "0.0kg".
   
   Do not touch or move the main unit or add objects on it before "0.0kg" is displayed. Otherwise, it might cause incorrect measurement.
   
2. Select weight "no 0". Select "no 0" with the or button and touch the (SET) button to make a confirmation.
   
3. Step on the main unit.
4. Check the body weight result.
   The body weight result blinks to inform confirmation.
   
5. Step off the main unit and turn off the power.
   Touch the button for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the power.
   

CHANGE/DELETE PERSONAL DATA

If your Personal Profile Number is used by someone else, delete it and make a registration again instead of changing it.

1. Touch the button to turn on the power.
   All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to "0.0kg".
   
2. Select the Personal Profile Number to be changed/deleted with the or button.
   When "" to "" blink...
   Your personal data are not registered in your selected Personal Profile Number. Register your personal data. Refer to REGISTERING PERSONAL DATA.
   
   
3. Touch the (SET) button to make a confirmation.
   disappear.
   
4. Touch the (SET) button again.
   "CHANGE" and "DEL" blink on the display. Touch the (SET) button to cancel the operation.
   

To Change Personal Data

5. Select "CHANGE" symbol with the or button.
   The "CHANGE" symbol blinks on the display.
   
6. Touch the (SET) button.
   The year of birth which has been registered blinks. Follow Step 3 through Step 5 of REGISTERING PERSONAL DATA to make a change.
   
   If a wrong setting is made during change, confirm until the height and operate from the very beginning once more to make a change.

Now, you have successfully changed your personal data.
You can continue to measure your body composition. If you do not take a measurement, touch the button for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the power.

To Delete Personal Data

5. Select "DEL" symbol with the or button.
   The "DEL" symbol blinks on the display.
   
6. Touch the (SET) button.
   The year of birth of the selected Personal Profile Number and blink.
   
   Touch the or button to cancel the operation.
7. Touch the (SET) button once more.
   After "Clr" is displayed, the date of birth can be set.
   

Now, you have successfully deleted your personal data.
Touch the button for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the power.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEASUREMENT RESULTS

<BMI>
In accordance with the international index to judge obesity, an ideal body weight is at BMI "22". *The obesity classification standard advocated by Japan Society for the Study of Obesity (Year 2000).
BMI = weight (kg)÷height (m)÷height (m)

<Resting metabolism>
Energy necessary for life sustaining. Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Dietary Reference Intakes of Japanese people (2010 version)

*The basic value is a standard. The product calculates the resting metabolism in accordance with the body composition result.

<Body Fat Percentage>
It is the proportion of the weight of body fat to the body weight.

<The obesity classification value advocated by Lohman (in 1986) and Nagamine (in 1972) is used as a reference>

<Visceral Fat Level>
A level to reflect the size of fat area adhered around viscera based on the data of our company.

*The body fat percentage is low while the visceral fat level is high sometimes. On the contrary, the body fat percentage is high while the visceral fat level is low.
*The visceral fat level is the standard to the last. Consult a doctor for medical diagnosis.

<Skeletal Muscle Percentage>
It is the proportion of the weight of skeletal muscle to the body weight. Skeletal muscle is the muscle that can be trained (increased) through sports.

* Based on our data

<Body Age>
It is the age of the body calculated in accordance with resting metabolism. A comprehensive classification is made in accordance with the comparison between body age and actual age.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When Error Messages Display

Error Display	Cause	Correction
	You step off the unit during the measurement.	Do not step off the unit till the measurement is completed. (Refer to CORRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD.)
	Your feet are not correctly positioned on the electrodes.	Make sure that you are standing on the unit correctly and try again. (Refer to CORRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD. )
	The measurement position is not stable or your feet are not placed correctly. Feet are too dry.	Remain still and do not move during measurement. Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again. (Refer to CORRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD. )
	The unit is not set up correctly.	Remove the batteries. Wait 1 minute. Reinstall the batteries. Touch the button and turn on the power. Retake the measurement.
	You step onto the unit before 0.0 kg is displayed.	Wait until 0.0 kg is displayed before stepping onto the unit.
	The unit moved before 0.0 kg is displayed.	Do not move the unit until 0.0 kg is displayed.
	Movement during measurement.	Do not move till measurement is completed.
	When measuring, body weight range is exceeded.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem	Cause	Correction
Nothing is displayed when the power is turned on	Batteries are not inserted.	Insert the batteries. Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.
	The polarities of batteries are not aligned correctly.	Insert the batteries in correct alignment. Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.
	The batteries are worn out.	Replace the batteries with new ones. Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.
"0.0 kg" is displayed or the weight value barely increases even when you step onto the unit.	You stepped onto the unit before "0.0 kg" was displayed.	Wait until "0.0 kg" is displayed before stepping onto the unit.
The value of body weight is displayed abnormally high or low.
The measured value is displayed abnormally high or low. The measured values vary widely for each measurement.	Your posture is not correct and measurement cannot be taken.	Stand still in the correct posture to take a measurement. Refer to CORRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD.
	The measurement is taken on soft floor surface such as carpet or uneven floor surface.	Place the unit on a hard and level floor.
	The soles of your feet, or whole body are cold, causing poor blood circulation	Warm yourself up, and then take a measurement once you feel your circulation is back to normal.
	The electrodes are extremely cold.	Place the unit in a warm room for a few minutes, and then take a measurement when you feel cold no longer by touching the electrodes.
	Feet are too dry.	Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again.
You are not correctly recognized by the automatic recognition function.	Your body weight has changed a lot since last measurement.	Select your personal profile number before measurement.
	Your body type and weight are similar to another user who has been registered.	Refer to Select Personal Profile Number and Take a Measurement on HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.
You want to measure your body composition, but body composition measurement does not start after the weight measurement has been displayed.	You select "No.0" for your body weight only. (A Personal Profile Number or GUEST is not displayed)	Select your Personal Profile Number or GUEST correctly before making a measurement. Refer to Select Personal Profile Number and Take a Measurement on HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.
Nothing happened when you touch the buttons	The buttons are wet or dirty.	Wipe the water or dirt off the buttons and try again.
	You touch the buttons while standing on the main unit.	Step off the main unit before touching them.
	You touch two or more buttons at the same time.	Touch the buttons one by one.
Some result is displayed as ""	The registered value or the body composition value exceeds the measurement range available.	Please check whether the date, date of birth, gender and height settings are wrong. Refer to CHANGE/DELETE PERSONAL DATA. Even if the date, date of birth, gender and height are correctly set, you may not take a measurement in case that they exceed the measurement range available or the user is under a suitable age. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS display.
The power is automatically turned off	Refer to About the Power Off Function on BATTERY INSTALLATION.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Subject to technical modification without prior notice.
*Below 5 years old: Body weight, Weight Gap and BMI can be measured.
Below 17 years old: Visceral fat level and body age cannot be measured.
Above 81 years old: Body composition is for reference.

TECHNICAL DATA

Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC's and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in use may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices. Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation. Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices. In order to regulate the requirements for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) with the aim to prevent unsafe product situations, the EN60601-1-2:2007 standard has been implemented. This standard defines the levels of immunity to electromagnetic interferences as well as maximum levels of electro magnetic emissions for medical devices. This medical device manufactured by OMRON Healthcare conforms to this EN60601-1-2:2007 standard for both immunity and emissions. Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed:

• Do not use mobile (cellular) telephones and other devices, which generate strong electrical or electromagnetic fields, near the medical device. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit and create a potentially unsafe situation. Recommendation is to keep a minimum distance of 7 m. Verify correct operation of the device in case the distance is shorter.

Further documentation in accordance with EN60601-1-2:2007 is available at OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE at the address mentioned in this instruction manual.
Documentation is also available at www.omron-healthcare.com.