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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
DC-360
Instruction Manual
REMOTE DISPLAY VERSION
COLUMN MOUNTED VERSION
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER DC-360 Instruction Manual REMOTE DISPLAY VERSION COLUMN MOUNTED VERSION Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use For Your Safety ............4 Part names & Connection Procedure .......8 Setting the Printer Paper / Setting an SD Card ..10 Power Supply ............12 Settings ..............13 How to Use Taking a Measurement ...........15 Body Composition Mode..........15 Measurement Results ..........17 Scale Mode ..............

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety This section explains precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarize yourself with this information to ensure safe operation of this equipment. Warning Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in death or severe injury.
  • Page 4 Caution Keep away from water. Avoid using on subjects with metal allergies. Allergic reactions may be caused by the stainless steel used in the electrodes of this device. Do not jump on the equipment. Do not lean on the equipment. Do not use this equipment near other products that emit electromagnetic waves.
  • Page 5 For Accurate Measurements Avoid measuring after strenuous exercise. This may cause inaccurate measurements. Please take measurements after suffi cient rest. Avoid measuring after excessive food or fl uid intake or when dehydrated. This may cause inaccurate measurements. For greater accuracy, avoid using directly after waking up.
  • Page 6 Scheduled Maintenance TANITA recommends that each facility conduct periodic checks of each unit. 1. Check the following at least daily: • The unit is on a stable and level surface ie on a fi rm fl ooring, not on a thick carpet •...

  • Page 7: Part Names & Connection Procedure

    Part names & Connection Procedure Remote display version Column mounted version Control Box Printer cover Control box Display Operating key Column SD card slot RS-232C Platform USB-B DC jack for AC adapter *RS-232C and USB-B are mutually exclusive. Platform Adjustable feet x 4 Symbols and their Meanings Accessories ✓...
  • Page 8 Display and Keys DC-360 Meanings of the LED Indicators and Keys Display Body Fat (percentage and mass) Turn ON / OFF the power *Not measured value but calculated value Display Body Muscle (percentage and mass) *Not measured value but calculated value...

  • Page 9: Setting The Printer Paper / Setting An Sd Card

    Setting the Printer Paper / Setting an SD Card Setting the Printer Paper (1) Turn the power OFF and push the ② ③ handle on the left hand side of the controller. ① (2) Open the printer cover. (3) Set the printer paper in place. ④...
  • Page 10 Setting an SD Card When the power is turned OFF, insert an SD card into the slot with the logo side facing upwards. Make sure the card is facing in the correct direction when inserting it. Press to turn on the device. When the device detects the SD card, the mark on the right appears in the upper left corner of the screen.

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    Power Supply Turning the Main Power ON/OFF Turning the main power ON. Press the key to turn on the power. The initial screen is displayed. Turning the main power OFF. Press the key to turn on the poweroff. Emergency Shut Down Keep the area around the plug socket clear during operation of the equipment in case of an emergency.

  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings Press the key to change the mode. The setting screen is displayed. Note • The key cannot be used when the scale is measuring weight or results are displayed while standing on the platform after measurment. Select the setting item from the list below. Enter numerical values and Press the key.
  • Page 13 Select the measurement mode by pressing the key. Body Composition Mode The measurement mode is switched in the following order when the key is pressed: “Body Composition” DC-360 “Scale” Scale Mode The “ ” mark is displayed when the scale mode is selected. DC-360...

  • Page 14: Taking A Measurement

    Taking a Measurement Two step fl ow Body Composition Mode Measure body weight fi rst Enter the preset tare value (clothes weight) Turn the power on, and check that the “ ” mark is displayed. Enter the preset tare value (clothes weight) The tare value range is 0.0 to 10.0kg Enter ID number If the ID number function is set to OFF, the scale switches...
  • Page 15 Taking a Measurement (continued) Body Composition Mode Select gender Enter age The age range: 5 to 99 Enter height The height range: 90.0cm to 249.9cm Height input unit setting → See P.13 setting 10 Note Set target body fat ratio If the target body fat ratio function is set to OFF, the scale switches directly to “Measuring impedance”...

  • Page 16: Measurement Results

    Measurement Results Output Measurement Results (Body Composition Mode) The measurement results are displayed on the LCD after measurement is completed. The results are output to the PC immediately after measurement is completed. Press the key to select the measurement display. The measurement display is switched in the following order by pressing the key.
  • Page 17 Taking a Measurement (continued) Measurement Results Body water (Applicable age: 18 to 99) Body weight Body water Body water % Body water icon Visceral fat rating (Applicable age: 18 to 99) Body weight Visceral fat rating VFR icon Basal metabolic rate (Applicable age: 18 to 99) Body weight BMR (kcal)

  • Page 18: Scale Mode

    Scale Mode The “ ” icon is displayed when the scale mode is selected. Enter the ID number If the ID number function is set to OFF, the scale starts measuring weight immediately. If the ID number is set to ON, ID number will be increased automatically.

  • Page 19: Various Criteria

    Various Criteria - What is body fat percentage? (Applicable age 5 to 99) Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight. Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease,diabetes and cancer.

  • Page 20: What Is Total Body Water Percentage

    Ensuring you, have healthy levels of visceral fat my reduce the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer will provide you with a visceral fat rating from 1 to 59. Rating from 1 to 12 Indicates you have a healthy level of visceral fat.

  • Page 21: What Is Basal Metabolic Rate (Bmr)

    The basic way of calculating Basal Metabolic Rate BMR is a standard equation using weight and age. Tanita has conducted in-depth research into the relationship of BMR and body composition giving a much more accurate and personalized reading for the user based on the impedance measurement. This method has been medically validated using indirect calorimetry (measuring the breath composition).*...

  • Page 22: What Is Muscle Mass

    - What is muscle mass? (Applicable age 5 to 99) This feature indicates the weight of muscle in your body. The muscle mass displayed includes the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles (such as cardiac and digestive muscles) and the water contained in these muscles. Muscles play an important role as they act as an engine in consuming energy.

  • Page 23: What Is Bone Mass

    Below is the result of estimated bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40, who are said to have the largest amounts of bone masses, by weight. (Source: Tanita Body Weight Science Institute) Please use the below charts as a guide to compare your bone mass reading.

  • Page 24: Output And Storage Of Measurement Results

    • Please provide your own cable as necessary as none are included. USB cable: A - Type 4 - pin (male) - B - Type 4 - pin (male) • You must install the necessary driver onto your PC, available download from http://www.tanita.eu. Data Storage Data storage of measurement results The results are saved to the SD card immediately after measurement is completed.

  • Page 25: Printing Data

    Output and Storage of Measurement Results (continued) Printing Data Number Items Default Fat Mass 1.on Fat Free Mass 1.on Muscle Mass 1.on Total Body Water Mass 1.on Bone Mass 1.on Basal Metaboric Rate (BMR) 1.on Metaboric Age 0.off Visceral Fat Rating 1.on 1.on Ideal Body Weight...
  • Page 26 Print item Full Short Scale Body Type Standard Athletic Child Standard Athletic Child ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ TANITA LOGO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Category Name ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Model Number ✓...
  • Page 27 17 years old or younger are for impedance fl ow at each of the two reference. dual frequency singals. *18 to 99 yaers only Please consult your doctor before you start a body weight management program. Tanita is not responsible for the target body fat ratio.
  • Page 28 Reading Stored Measurement Result Data Press the key while the display is on, and select the setting 80. Make sure the SD card is inserted. Enter the measurement date (YYYYMMDD) using the keypad, then press the Enter key and “oPEn” lights. When there is no data matching with the entered date, “F-nonE”...
  • Page 29 - People who belong to a sport team or a sport organization with the aim of participation in competition, etc. - People who are professional athletes. Target Body Fat • A target body fat % should be set by a professional only. Tanita is not responsible for setting the appropriate target body fat % for specifi c individuals. Attention •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please check the following before requesting repair. Problem Solution • Stand barefoot on the platform for measurement. Error with impedance • If the soles of the feet are dry, use the included measurement dropper to apply about 0.5 ml of water before “Err40”...

  • Page 31: Technical Notes

    The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer measures body composition using a constant current source with a high frequency current (6.25kHz, 50kHz, 90μA). The 4 electrodes are positioned so that electric current is supplied from the electrodes on the tips of the toes of both feet, and voltage is measured on the heel of both feet.
  • Page 32 Tanita has developed the technology for measuring the VAT accumulation risk through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in comparison with image analysis applied to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in addition to the established technology for measuring the percent of body fat.
  • Page 33 Technical Notes (continued) - Factors giving errors in measurement In the BIA method, impedance is measured and the body composition is calculated based on the value. It is known that impedance changes by the amount of the total body water that occupies about 60% of weight and the change in its distribution and temperature change.
  • Page 34 These inter-day changes stem from such causes as: 1) Temporary increases in body weight (total body water) through overeating and overdrinking 2) Dehydration due to heavy sweating during vigorous exercise 3) Dehydration due to alcohol consumption or the use of diuretics 4) Dehydration due to heavy sweating during saunas, etc.

  • Page 35: The Regression Formula For Basal Metabolic Rate (Bmr)

    BMR evaluations given to muscular athletes, though these are not as many in number. Currently, the BMR estimation recursion formula developed by Tanita, the manufacturer of body composition analyzers, based on their research, works by multiple regressive analysis using this FFM, and has a higher degree of accuracy in the individual differences in body composition.
  • Page 36 <Figure 2> Comparison of BMR Values from the TANITA Multiple regression model and Breath Analysis (Presented at Nutrition Week Held in San Diego in 2002) The current BMR retrogression formula is a formula which acts on the principle of using the FFM value from the results of body composition measurement according to the BIA, A good relationship is shown in the BMR value based on actual breath analysis REE or R=0.9 (p<0.0001).

  • Page 37: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Model Number DC-360 AC adapter Power Source Input:100 – 240V Output:12V Electric Current Range 25VA Measurement System Dual-frequency 4 electrode Measurement Frequency 6.25kHz / 50kHz Electrode Materials Stainless steel Impedance Measurement Part Between both feet Measurement Measurement Range 150.0 to 1,000.0Ω...
  • Page 38 Clothes Weight 0.0kg to 10.0kg (0.1kg increments) ID No. 16 digits Gender Female / Male Input Items Body Type Standard / Athletic * 5 to 99 years Height 90.0cm to 249.9cm (0.1cm increments) Target Body Fat % 4% to 55% (1% increments) ID No.
  • Page 39 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. This is an electronic device. Please dispose of it as an electronic device, not as general household waste. Please follow the regulations in your local region when disposing of this device. Copyright © 2015 TANITA Corporation. DC3607601(0)-1505FA...

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