Relative Measurements - Seca 764 Instruction Manual

Toggling unit of height measurement
The display can toggle between "cm" and "ins" (inches).
– Switch the device on. The height rea-
dout is displayed in the most recent
unit selected.
– To switch the unit displayed press the
cm/ins button.
– An arrow lights up next to the cm or
ins display.

Relative measurements

The height rod can be set to zero at any position. This function allows extremities to be
measured.
– Press the ZERO button in order to set
the height rod to zero at its current po-
sition.
ZERO SET is highlighted in the display.
All lengths are now measured starting
from this zero set point. Any measure-
ment below this zero point will cause re-
sults to be displayed with a minus sign.
– Pres the ZERO button again if you
want to start measuring from absolute
zero again.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The Body Mass Index compares body size with body weight while also allowing more
precise information to be determined for ideal body weight according to Broca. A toler-
ance range is given which is considered ideal for health. The Body Mass Index applies
only to adults: these values are not relevant to children and young people.
By using the integrated measurement station seca 764 you can have the Body Mass
Index calculated directly from the size measured and the measured weight. Please fol-
low these steps.
– Press the Start button.
,
the display in sequence. After this the
device is set to zero and ready for op-
eration.
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