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Tanita MC-980MA-N PLUS Instruction Manual

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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
MC-980MA-N plus
<Usage Conditions>
: 5 to 35˚C
Temperature Range
: 30 to 80%
Relative Humidity Range
(non-condensing)
Max Altitude
: 2,000m ASL
Atmospheric Pressure Range : 86 to 106kPa
Instruction Manual
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for
future reference.
<Storage Conditions>
-10 to 50˚C
Temperature Range
:
: 10 to 90%
Relative Humidity Range
(non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure Range : 70 to 106kPa
To avoid malfunctions, avoid storing the equipment in a place with direct sunlight,
significant temperature changes, a risk of dampness, a large amount of dust or a
risk of vibration or impact, or in the vicinity of flames.

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER MC-980MA-N plus <Usage Conditions> <Storage Conditions> : 5 to 35˚C -10 to 50˚C Temperature Range Temperature Range : 30 to 80% : 10 to 90% Relative Humidity Range Relative Humidity Range (non-condensing) (non-condensing) Max Altitude...
  • Page 2 Intended Use TANITA Body Composition Analyzers have been clinically proven to be accurate, reliable and provide highly repeatable results. Our Analyzers are used worldwide by health, research and medical professionals primarily in the following fields: - medical screening and health assessments of adults and children...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use For Your Safety ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Checking the Delivered Parts ••••••••••••••••••••••• Assembling the Main Unit ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Part Names & Connection Procedure ••••••••••••• Power Supply •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Setup Flowchart ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Setting Up the Device ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Managing the Database ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• How to Use Change Password •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Below are 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 the safe operation of this equipment. Warning Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in death or severe injury.
  • Page 5 Caution Do not allow the equipment to get wet. Avoid using on subjects with allergies to metals. 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 6 For Your Safety (continued) For Accurate Measurements Avoid measuring after strenuous exercise. This may cause inaccurate measurements. Please take measurements after sufficient rest. Avoid measuring after over-eating or over-drinking, or when severely dehydrated. This may cause inaccurate measurements. For greater accuracy, avoid using directly after waking up.
  • Page 7 Regular Maintenance TANITA recommends that each facility conduct periodic checks of each unit. 1. Check the following at least daily: • Check that the unit is on a stable and level surface, e.g. on firm flooring, not on a thick carpet •...

  • Page 8: Checking The Delivered Parts

    Checking the Delivered Parts Platform and Display Unit Instruction Manual (this manual) Platform Screws (6 pcs) Screwdriver     Technical Notes Cover (Large) Communication Cable    Quick Start Guide Cover (Small) Power supply Cord   ...

  • Page 9: Assembling The Main Unit

    Assembling the Main Unit Ensure the top of the box is facing up and unpack the unit. Warning Two persons are needed to open the box and unpack the unit. This is a heavy appliance, and can cause injury if dropped. Remove the covers (large and small) from the platform.
  • Page 10 Assembling the Main Unit (continued) Fix the column to the platform. Use the screws (6 pcs) to fix the column securely to the platform. Warning Firmly support the column while fixing and screwing it into place. Tighten the screws and check that they are all are firmly secured. Installing the display unit.
  • Page 11 Insert and connect the left and right grips. Insert the left and right grips into the respective slits at the top of both sides of the column. Insert the cables from both grips into the slit on the column. Fix the cables from both grips to the column using clamp as shown in the figure on the left.
  • Page 12 Assembling the Main Unit (continued) Cover the slit. Fix the pole cover (large) into place. Insert the cover (large) from the column side. Then, the cover so it faces right. *Forcing the cover may damage it. Fit into place and lock the cover to the platform. Warning Do not insert your fingers into any gaps while assembling.
  • Page 13 Fix the cover (small) into place. Insert the cover (small) into the slit in the cover (large). Use the screws (2 pcs) to fix the cover into place. *The screws are already attached to the cover (small). You have now fully assembled the device.

  • Page 14: Part Names & Connection Procedure

    Part Names & Connection Procedure Electrodes (4) Accessories □ Instruction Manual (this manual) □ Technical Notes □ Quick Start Guide Display Unit □ Power Supply Cord □ AC Cord Column □ Communication Cable □ Screws (6 pcs) Platform □ Screwdriver Adjustable Feet Electrodes (4) Level Gauge...
  • Page 15 Plug Connections on the Display Unit USB B USB A(2) RS-232C DC Power Connector Display Unit Power Button USB A Plug Connections on the Platform DC Power Connector RS-232C AC Socket Power Switch Casters (2) Symbols and their Meanings Class II equipment Display unit on.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Power Supply Turning On the Power Connect the AC cord to the platform and plug it in to power outlet. Turn on the power of the platform. Then turn on the power of the Display unit. *Be sure to turn on the power of the platform first.
  • Page 17 Power Supply Turning Off the Power 01/01/2016 Select "Setup" and then select "Shutdown". MC-980MA-N plus or press the power button on the Display unit to turn off the power. Turn off the power of the platform.
  • Page 18 Power Supply Emergency Shutdown The power can be turned off immediately in an emergency by removing the plug from the power outlet. Make sure that there are no obstructions around the power outlet when using this equipment. Note Do not turn off the power by removing the plug from the power outlet except in an emergency.

  • Page 19: Setup Flowchart

    Setup Flowchart Input Password Select Settings Menu Select “Setup” Initial password "9999" Input the password and select "Enter". 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 Various Settings Date and Time Page 21 Printer Page 22 PC Connection Page 24 External Device Page 25 Measurement Mode Page 26 Controller Page 28...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Device

    Setting Up the Device How to Set Up 01/01/2016 Select "Various Setting". Select the setting option you wish to change. Date and Time External Device 01/01/2016 P.21) P.25) Select this option to set date and Select this option to connect time to be printed on reports and external devices.

  • Page 21: Date And Time

    Set the Date and Time 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 2016 Select any field to enter or edit information. The field to edit will be highlighted. (1) Date: For example, to enter January 21, 2016: 2 1 0 1 0 1 6 (2) Time: For example, to enter 9:43 AM: 0 9 4 3 When you have completed all fields, select "OK"...

  • Page 22: Printer

    Setting Up the Device (continued) Printer 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 (1) Set Printer Operation Select if you will use a printer or not. OFF: Select this if you will not use a printer. ON: Select this if you will use a printer. (2) Auto Print Set how many sheets will be automatically printed at the end of each measurement.
  • Page 23 (6) Information You can set any text, such as a name (of a hospital, gym, etc.) to be printed on the measurement report. Select "Information" to show the comment field. Write your comment and select "Enter". The "Printer" screen will open. Select "OK". You will be taken back to the "Various Setting" screen. ( P.20) Note Comments may have up to 4 lines of 30 characters.

  • Page 24: Pc Connection

    Setting Up the Device (continued) Connecting to a PC 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 This screen allows you to configure communication between the device and a PC. Select "PC Connection". (1) Baud Rate Select from 4800, 9500, or 19200. (2) Flow Control Select from OFF, Hardware, or Xon/Xoff. After configuring all settings, select "OK"...

  • Page 25: External Device

    External Devices This screen allows you to configure some of the parameters for connecting external devices. 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 (1) ID Input Device OFF: Input ID from the touch screen. NFC: Select this to use an NFC reader. (Optional function) Barcode: Select this to use a barcode reader. (Optional function) (2)Number of barcode letters 2-16 Select the number of characters in the barcodes to be used.

  • Page 26: Measurement Mode

    Setting Up the Device (continued) Measurement Mode This screen allows you to set up a range of functions for measurement. 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 (1) Result Number Select the result data numbering function. OFF: If you do not want to use the user number feature. Manual: Allows you to input user number manually for each measurement.
  • Page 27 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 (5) Output Type You can select whether or not to print the muscle mass parameters to the output data and hard copy. MC980: Does not print or output. MC980 Plus: Prints and outputs. (6) BMI Normal Range You can change reference the BMI range as needed. (Default range: 18.5 to 24.9) Change numbers by pressing "...

  • Page 28: Controller

    Setting Up the Device (continued) Controller This screen allows you to adjust the display settings. 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 (1) Brightness : Makes the screen darker. ◀ : Makes the screen brighter. ▶ (2) Beep OFF: Does not beep on touch. ON: Beeps on touch. (3) Vibration mode OFF: Does not vibrate on touch.

  • Page 29: Managing The Database

    Managing the Database Database Management MC-980MA-N plus 01/01/2016 (1) Call up Member Data Recalls individual data ( P.30). (2) Add, Remove or Change You can add, edit, or delete a record ( P.31). You can also acquire data using data management application software.

  • Page 30: Call Up Member Data

    Managing the Database (continued) Call up Member Data You can recall individual measurement data by ID or name. This function is useful for managing health and giving workout guidance. 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 Recall stored measurement result data. Input a user ID, name, or measurement date and select "Search". *If you search without inputting any data, all of the stored measurement results will be displayed.

  • Page 31: Add, Remove Or Change

    Add, Remove or Change This screen contains all of the functions for managing individual data records. 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 (1) Add: Registers new user data. (2) Change: Changes registered user data. ( P.32) (3) Delete: Deletes registered user data. ( P.33) (1) Add 01/01/2016 01/01/2016...
  • Page 32 Managing the Database (continued) (2) Change (1) Enter the ID of the desired record. (2) Enter new data. Select a field and change it (        P.44). When you have finished inputting the information, select "Enter" to update the field.
  • Page 33 (3) Delete (1) Enter ID of the entry you want to delete. After entering all digits of the ID, select "Enter" or "Search". The corresponding data to be deleted will be displayed. (2) Delete data. Select "Delete" to have the data deleted. When you are finished deleting, select "Back".

  • Page 34: Output Measurement Result

    Managing the Database (continued) Output Measurement Result (1) Set the data range Set the range of data you want to output and select "Search". The search result will be displayed. *The search result will not be available if there are over 100 matches. If this occurs, change the range and search again. (2) Output data Check the data and select "CSV Output".

  • Page 35: Data Backup

    Data Backup Select "Data Backup". Choose a destination for the backup file and press "OK" .

  • Page 36: Change Password

    Change Password Select "Setup". 01/01/2016 01/01/2016 Input the password, then select "Enter". *Initial password "9999" Select "Change Password". 01/01/2016 Enter the new password. 01/01/2016...

  • Page 37: General Instructions For Measuring Body Composition

    - Professional athletes. Target Body Fat • Please consult your doctor before starting a weight management program, and set the appropriate personal body fat percentage. TANITA cannot be responsible for setting the appropriate target body fat percentage for specific individuals. Important •...

  • Page 38: Measurement Flow

    Measurement Flow Single measurement Measure body weight. Initial screen Member measurement Enter an ID.
  • Page 39 69.5 Enter personal information. Measure body composition. Confirm the entered details and The measurement results are displayed. measure body weight.

  • Page 40: Measuring Body Composition

    Measuring Body Composition Single Measurement Select "Body Composition" on the initial screen. The body weight measurement screen will be displayed. Set the clothes weight. *You can measure even without setting the clothes weight. (1) Select "Clothes weight (PT)". Note Press →0← if you get any result other than "0.0 kg" with an empty platform (zero reset).
  • Page 41 Select gender. Select "Female" or "Male". This will cause the "Select body type" screen to be displayed. 69.5 Select body type. Select "Standard". Otherwise the or "Athletic" screen will be displayed. Note 69.5 Note on Athletic Mode (         P.37) The "Select body type" feature is not available in the following cases: ・...
  • Page 42 Measuring Body Composition (continued) Enter age. Use the number keys to enter the user's age. Select "Enter". This will cause the screen to switch to "Enter height". Note 69.5 ・ You can enter an age from 5 to 99. ・ Users over 100 years old should enter 99. ・...
  • Page 43 Start measurement. Follow the instructions on the screen to measure body composition. Note If you entered the data previously, the impedance will be measured after body weight. Hold the grip handles gently and put your arms naturally by your sides. Stand evenly on the electrodes under your toes and heels.
  • Page 44 Measuring Body Composition (continued) Member's Measurement You can store individual information to avoid re-entering the same data in subsequent measurements. Just enter the ID to start measuring. You can create a new record for the past to observe your fitness progress or to measure the same users again.
  • Page 45 Enter name. Use the number keys to enter the user's name. Select "Enter" to confirm input. Note You can enter name with up to 16 characters. Date of birth. Enter the date of birth in "day/month/year" format. Press "Enter" after input to confirm. September 24th, 1973 ⇒...
  • Page 46 Measuring Body Composition (continued) Member's Measurement (continued) Select body type. Select Standard Mode / Athletic Mode. Press "Standard" or "Athletic" to select. Note Note on Athletic Mode (         P.37) The "Select body type" feature is not available in the following cases: ・...
  • Page 47 Member's Measurement/Rendering Individual Data (From the Second Time) You can recall stored individual data to avoid re-entering data 01/01/2016 before another measurement. This function also allows you to browse past measured results. Select "Registered User". Enter your user ID. Enter the registered password. Use the number keys to enter the password.
  • Page 48 Measuring Body Composition (continued) Member's Measurement/Rendering Individual Data (From the Second Time) (continued) Start measurement. Follow the instructions on screen to measure body composition. Hold the grip handles gently and put your arms naturally by your sides. Stand evenly on the electrodes under your toes and heels. <The correct position for measurement>...
  • Page 49 End measurement. Return the grip handles. 69.5 Displaying the results. Note ・ For some settings, the data will also be transferred automatically from the output port. ・ Select the button at the bottom of the screen to show information for each of the items (         P.50). ・...

  • Page 50: Taking A Measurement

    Taking a Measurement Measurement Results Overview 01/01/2016 The components of body composition Weight Measured weight Fat mass Total weight of fat in the body Fat Free Mass is comprised of muscle, bone, tissue, water, and anything else other than fat that counts towards body mass.
  • Page 51 Taking a Measurement Measurement Results (continued) Segmental Analysis 01/01/2016 Segmental measurement results are compared with the average value * Only for persons 18 to 99 years old Additional Information MM/H Whole body muscle mass ( )/Height (m) MM/BW Whole body muscle mass ( )/Body Weight ( ) Total muscle mass value of right arm, left SMI* arm, right leg and left leg ( )/Height (m)
  • Page 52 BMR / VFR / TBW 01/01/2016 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the amount of energy the body consumes in a 24 hour period, when at total rest. Harmful fat that collects in the internal Visceral fat rating abdominal cavity, surrounding the vital organs.
  • Page 53 Taking a Measurement Measurement Results (continued) Balance 01/01/2016 [Body Fat Distribution] The ratio of upper to lower body fat is calculated and plotted against average healthy values for the user’s gender and age. Balance 01/01/2016 [Physique Rating] Gives a rating for the user's body type taking into account the proportions of fat and muscle in their body.

  • Page 54: Measuring Body Weight Only

    Measuring Body Weight Only Select "Weight Only" on the initial 01/01/2016 screen. Enter the user number. * You can take a measurement without entering your user number. Select "Enter". This will cause the "Weight Only" screen to be displayed. If this item is not displayed, it is because the user number input feature has been set to OFF.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems, please check the following before asking for repairs. Problem Solution •Hold the handgrips and electrodes firmly with fingers and palms. Impedance •Stand barefoot on the platform when measuring. measurement •If the soles of the feet are dry, use a dropper to error apply about 0.5 mL of water before measurement.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Model Number MC-980MA-N plus MDD: CLASS IIa Accuracy Grade NAWI: CLASS III Power Source 230V AC 50/60Hz Electric Current Range 0.3A Measurement System Multi- frequency 8 electrode Measurement Frequency 1kHz,5kHz,50kHz,250kHz,500kHz,1000kHz Measurement Current 90µA or less Impedance Electrode Materials Feet: stainless steel/Handgrips: plated...
  • Page 57 MC-980MA-N plus Model Number Serial Number Maximum 16 alphanumeric characters Name Maximum 16 alphanumeric characters Gender Female/Male Body Type Standard/Athletic* 5 to 99 90.0 to 249.9cm (0.1cm increments) Height 0.0 to 10.0kg (0.1kg increments) Clothes Weight (dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm format) Date and Time 2.0 to 300.0kg (0.1kg increments)
  • Page 58 Please follow a regional regulations when you dispose of this. <Manufacturer> <EU Representative> TANITA Corporation of America, Inc. TANITA Corporation TANITA Europe B.V. 2625 South Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 1-14-2 Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku,...

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