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USER MANUAL MA601 Body Composition Analyzer Please keep the instruction manual at hand all the time for future reference.
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Instead, take them to designated collection points for electronics. Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with Charder scales. Manufacturing date Lot number or batch number Charder Electronic Co., Ltd. No.103, Guozhong Rd., Dali Dist., Taichung City, 412 Taiwan...
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Charder Electronic Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Charder) Charder is not liable for any damage caused by a failure to adhere to requirements stated in this manual. Charder reserves the right to correct misprints in the manual without prior notice, and...
CONTENTS I. SAFETY NOTES A. General Information B. Precaution Symbols EMC guidance and manufacturer's declaration II. INTRODUCTION TO THE MA601 BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER III. INSTALLATION A. Product Parts and Assembly B. Environment C. Installation Instructions IV. EXTERIOR AND PANEL DEFINITION V.
I. SAFETY NOTES A.General Information Thank you for choosing this Charder Medical device. It is designed to be easy and straightforward to operate, but if you encounter any problems not addressed in this manual, please contact your local Charder service partner.
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Alcohol-based cleaning solutions should not be used on the touch screen. Caution Usage of Results ■ The MA601 is not a diagnostic device. Results should be interpreted with assistance from a professional. ■ BIA results are calculated based on impedance values validated with representative population studies and statistical analysis.
I. SAFETY NOTES B. Precaution Symbols Identifies the possibility of serious injury or death for the user if the device is mishandled, or safety instructions are Warning not followed. Identifies the possibility of physical injury or device damage Caution if the device is mishandled, or safety instructions are not followed.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions The Body Composition Analyzer MA601 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environ- ment specified below. The customer or the user of the Body Composition Analyzer MA601 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The Body Composition Analyzer MA601 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environ- ment specified below. The customer or the user of the Body Composition Analyzer MA601 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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I. SAFETY NOTES Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The MA601 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MA601 should assure that is used in such and environment. Compliance Electromagnetic environment-...
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If the measured field strength in the location in which the Body Composition Analyzer MA601 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Body Composition Analyzer MA601 should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is...
DXA. The MA601 provides the relevant measurement values and data that you need to bring your program to the next level. Boasting multiple measurement frequencies and sophisticated algorithms, Charder stands by our devices with clinical trials and over ten years of original peer-reviewed scientific research, for results you can trust.
III. INSTALLATION A. Contents Unboxing accessories ⃞ MA601 body composition analyzer ⃞ Power adaptor DC 12V, 3A, 60VA ⃞ Power cord ⃞ User manual Hand electrodes Power cord Column Power adaptor Measuring Platform User manual...
III. INSTALLATION B. Environment The device should be placed on a flat and hard surface. Usage on carpet may result in static electricity, which may damage the equipment and cause inaccuracies in measurement. placed on hard surface placed on carpet uneven surface flat surface placed against the wall...
III. INSTALLATION C. Installation Instructions 1. Open MA601 box 2. Remove user manual and power adaptor from box user manual Power adaptor 3. Remove polyethylene foam from box 4. Raise display column up into upright position...
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III. INSTALLATION 5. Take hand electrodes out from box and place them on hand electrodes holder on the display 6. Remove polyethylene foam from box NOTE: At least two people are needed to remove the MA601 from its box...
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III. INSTALLATION Use fastener to tighten column and base platform Plug 12V Charder power adaptor in the jack. Turn power switch ON to start the device Bubble level adjustment instruction...
IV. EXTERIOR AND PANEL DEFINITION Touch panel display Control panel Left hand electrode Right hand electrode Column Foldable joint Bubble level Foot electrode Sole electrode Adjustable feet...
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IV. EXTERIOR AND PANEL DEFINITION Touch display panel Setup button Function button Print button Female Male Enter Delete/Backspace Numeral keys Hand electrode holder Power switch USB port x 2 12V Power input LAN port (Ethernet)
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LAN port (Ethernet) x 1 12V Power input Rear panel definition USB port For connecting to a printer or USB flash drive For connecting the MA601 to a network LAN port Power jack plug For connecting to a power adaptor Power switch...
V. GETTING STARTED Caution Always use the specified adaptor provided by Charder. Using other adaptors may result in device damage or inaccurate readings. If the device is not plugged into a grounded outlet, electric surges may cause damage, affecting test results.
V. GETTING STARTED B. Start Screens NOTE After the MA601 has been turned on, the screen will remain dark for about 10 seconds. This is normal, and the device will continue with self-calibration process. Press the ON/OFF switch on the back of the display panel to turn on device The device will automatically run through several loading screens throughout the start-up process, as seen below.
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However, should the subject feel any discomfort in the measurement process, or the device appears to malfunction, users should stop operation immediately, and contact your local Charder distributor for further instructions. For safety purposes, this device should not be used by subjects with the following characteristics: *Life-sustaining electronic implants, e.g.
VI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION Warning Who should not use this device Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis impedance measurements should not be used by subjects with the following characteristics: (1) Electronic medical implants, e.g. cardiac pacemaker A low level imperceptible electrical current will be sent through the body during measurement, which may damage the implanted device or result in malfunction.
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VI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION (3) Do not shower or bathe directly before measurement. Perspiration can result in a temporary change in body composition measurements, as the accuracy of BIA depends largely upon interpretation of measured impedance values, which are affected greatly by hydration levels. (4) Perform the measurement under normal temperature conditions (24-28°C) Extreme temperatures (both hot and cold) can result in temporary physiological changes.
VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS A. Measuring Posture Stretch both arms out slightly Place the thumb lightly on top of the thumb electrode. Remove shoes and socks before Remaining four fingers should stepping on foot electrodes. touch the bottom electrode as Evenly cover feet electrodes with seen in image.
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VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Incorrect posture during measurement Arms bent Movement during measurement Arms placed against body Leaving platform during measurement...
VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS B. Proper Measurement Posture (feet) Correct foot placement Incorrect foot electrode contacts Feet are not in full contact with forward Feet are not in full contact with rear electrodes. electrodes Heels are obstructed from full contact Incorrect foot electrode contact with rear electrodes due to clothing.
VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS C. Proper measurement procedure (hands) Correct hand electrode contact Correct hand electrode contact Incorrect hand electrode contacts Thumb is not in contact with thumb electrode, remaining fingers are not in full contact with finger electrodes Thumb not in contact with thumb Thumb not in contact with thumb electrode electrode...
Once all informa- tion is correct, press Confirm to proceed. PROFILE CREATE ACCOUNT Please verify your profile 7347204154 charder Male 181.0 29.04.1987 Confirm C o n f i r m 2.
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VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS D. Measuring Procedure 3. Enter height. After entering height, press Next > to proceed. CREATE ACCOUNT Please enter your Height 187.5 N e x t N e x t 4. Enter birthday.(default order: Year/Month/Day) After entering your birthday, press Next to proceed. CREATE ACCOUNT CREATE ACCOUNT Please enter your Birthday...
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If changes are needed, please press on the information to be edited. Once all information is correct, press Confirm to proceed. PROFILE CREATE ACCOUNT Please verify your profile 7347204154 charder Male 181.0 29.04.1987 Confirm C o n f i r m Ensure the subject is standing on the measurement platform correctly.
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VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS 7. After profile has been verified, subject should step onto the device for weight measurement. To change the clothing weight deduction, press the Clothes Weight button. Avoid moving or speaking while weight is being measuring. Once weight measurement has stabilized, the bold number will flash several times on the screen.
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VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Stretch both arms out. Do not bend or shake the arms until the measurement completed. SCANNING Stretch your arms out Please stretch both arms out and form an angle from your body 11. The device will confirm if electrodes are in proper contact. Subject should maintain proper posture and electrode contact.
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VII. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS 13. The device will proceed to confirm if foot electrodes are in contact. A yellow circle will appear if everything is correct. SCANNING Checking electrodes maintain your posture 14. The device will begin scanning the subject to analyze body composition. Measurement should be completed in about 50 seconds.
VIII. ABOUT RESULTS A. Result Sheet The MA601 Body Composition Analyzer can output a professional result sheet for detailed body composition analysis. Name Ethnicity Height Gender Measured Time Jane 7347204155 160.0 cm Female 2019.09.19 00:00 Body Composition Analysis Compartments Values...
The human body is composed of a variety of elements that can be calculated and measured separately using a combination of methods. The MA601 uses a 4-compartment model that divides the body into water, protein, minerals, and fat. Their corresponding measurement techniques can...
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VIII. ABOUT RESULTS Body Composition Analysis Compartments Values Weight Normal Range IC W ( L ) 33.8% 16.4 17.0 ~ 20.8 Intracellular Water 27.1 EC W 34.6 ( L ) 22.1% 10.7 10.4 ~ 12.8 Extracellular Water 36.9 48.5 Protein 15.5% 7.4 ~ 9.1 ( kg )
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Minerals Body minerals are contained primarily inside bone tissue and the bloodstream. Weight The MA601 has a precise built-in scale for weight measurement. During the measurement setup process, users can correct for clothing weight manually. Body Fat Mass Body Fat Mass is calculated by subtracting Fat-Free Mass (FFM) from total body weight.
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The MA601 provides different body fat standards for males and females, divided into ranges commonly seen in underfat, athlete, normal, overfat, and obese populations.
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Fat Mass Segmental Lean, Fat, and Body Type Analysis The MA601 analyzes the lean mass and fat mass for the following body segments: trunk, right arm, left arm, right leg, and left leg. Segmental analysis is important for evaluating progress and identifying imbalance .
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Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) is calculated using BMR as a baseline, further taking into account energy used for daily activity, including digestion and physical movement. Subject's actual TEE will vary based on type of activity. The TEE calculated by the MA601 is for a "typical" day without strenuous exercise.
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VIII. ABOUT RESULTS Fat-free Mass Index and Skeletal Muscle Index total body weight BMI = height fat-free mass FFMI = height skeletal muscle mass SMI = height The Fat-free Mass Index (FFMI) and Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI) is an equivalent concept to BMI, but using fat-free mass and skeletal muscle mass rather than total weight mass.
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466.8 468.6 30.6 298.6 288.8 50kHz 428.9 437.4 23.6 275.7 267.1 250kHz 388.6 408.5 18.8 255.6 247.4 Impedance The MA601 measures the impedance for the right arm (RA), left arm (LA), trunk (TR), right leg (RL), and left leg (LL) using 3 different frequencies.
IX. SYSTEM SETTINGS A. About System Settings Press [Settings] button on the screen 2017/07/18 11:27 AM Inpu t n ew or r e g i ste r e d use r I D 8/16 S ett ing s M eas u r emen t Input the password [default password: 0000] to access the Settings menu LOGIN Please enter the admin password...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS System setting instructions Icon Mode Description Software version, IP address, network, serial number Environment and storage usage Environment Region Time zone, date and time and system language Region Printer Printer setup, changing print options, and paper alignment Printer Result sheet type selection, setting BMI standards, result sheet format (print with or without background), select Report...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Environment You can find storage space usage here. ENVIRONMENT Storage Space Free 97.72% Used 2.28% Network status, IP address, and MAC address ENVIRONMENT NETWORK Wi-Fi, connected IP Address: 192.168.50.10 Wi-Fi MAC Address: D0:C5:D3:5A:62:5D Ethernet MAC Address: 0C:9D:92:0C:4A:14 System software version, hardware version, and serial number of this device ENVIRONMENT Software Version...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Region Change date, time and time zone REGION Date Time Edit Date Time 2018.18.19, 0910 Timezone (GMT+0:00) GMT + 00:00 Change date format, time format, and system language REGION Date Format YYYY.MM.DD DD.MM.YYYY MM.DD.YYYY Time Format 12hr 24hr Language Ελληνικά...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Printer Search for printer, change printer options, and adjust print quality PRINTER Current Printer No Printer Search Printer Printer Options Letter Paper Size Print Quality Draft Normal High quality Change paper alignment PRINTER Alignment Test Print Unit:mm...
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Image Custom logos can be inserted into the result sheet by plugging a USB drive into the MA601 and pressing the [Search image] button. Choose the image from the USB drive and press [OK] to confirm Supported image formats are JPG, PNG, and BMP.
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Measurement results are sorted by date. Search can be filtered by user ID. Results can be deleted, printed, or exported to USB drive. Data Manager DATA MANAGER To filter results by ID, input desired ID here, 13.02.2020~16.03.2020 Test Date: and press SEARCH SELECT SEARCH...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Wi-Fi functionality can be turned ON or OFF. Scan the network and Network choose which Wi-Fi SSID network to connect to. NETWORK Wi-Fi Scan Rasperry connected Rasperry2 Rasperry3 Ethernet functionality can be turned ON or OFF. DHCP functionality can be enabled. NETWORK DHCP IP Address...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Default measurement ethnicity, clothing weight adjustment, and Measurement measurement system (metric, imperial) can be adjusted here. MEASUREMENT OPTIONS Default Ethnicity Asian Unit Metric Imperial Weight(kg) , Height(cm) MEASUREMENT OPTIONS Clothes Weight 0.0 kg...
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IX.SYSTEM SETTINGS Volume Adjust audio level. SETTINGS Audio Level 系统资讯 时间与语言 打印机 报表 历史资料 网路 量测设定 音量 安全性 Security The password required to enter [Settings] can be modified here. SECURITY Change Password Current Password New Password Confirm Password Apply show password Enable or disable ads mode here.
X. PRINTING A. Printer Compatibility NOTE: To print Result Sheets, the device needs to be connected to a compatible printer. The device is compatible with Printer Support PCL 5 or above. NOTE: The device may not recognize other printers. Please confirm PCL 5 compatibility when selecting printer.
X. PRINTING C. Configure Printer Settings in the device 1.Press [Settings] on the screen 2017/07/18 11:27 AM I n p u t n ew or regi ste red us er I D 8/16 S e t tin g s M ea s ur e m e n t 2.
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X. PRINTING 4. Press [Search Printer] to search printer currently connected to the MA601. If printer has PCL5 compatibility, then it can be searched and assigned. PRINTER Select Printer Current Printer FX DocuPrint P265 dw No Printer Search Printer Printer Options...
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Possible Cause Suggested action - Thumb, fingers or sole did not - Clean the electrodes and try again. contact electrodes properly. - Check if your thumb, four fingers fully Insufficient - The skin is too dry or calloused, cover hand electrodes and your soles electrode contact interfering with electric current.
XII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ) A. Regarding Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis If you have any questions about the MA601 relating to scientific basis not addressed in the FAQ, please contact us at the following E-mail address: info_cec@charder.com.tw 1. How are Body Composition results measured?
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XII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ) ■ Individuals with embedded metal may receive inaccurate results, as BIA may interpret highly conductive metal as body water, affecting results. 3. Is the electric current harmful to the body ? Aside from users with implanted medical device, no scientific research has been published cautioning against bioelectrical impedance analysis.
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XII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ) ■ Avoid talking, and try to hold still as possible during measurement. ■ Perform the measurement in the morning. ■ Perform the measurement under normal temperature conditions (24-28°C). 7. The measurement results seem incorrect? Body composition varies throughout the day, and results are often affected by water distribution, especially strenuous physical activities that may change water distribution in your body.
XIII. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Measurement method Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Electrodes Eight electrodes Frequency Three frequencies Frequency range 5 kHz, 50 kHz, 250 kHz Display 800 x 480 pixels, 7 inch Wide color LCD Capacity 300 kg Graduation 0.1 kg Applicable age 6 ~ 85 years old Input device Touch screen, Key pad...
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