Tanita Body Composition Analyzer BC-418MA Instruction Manual

Tanita Body Composition Analyzer BC-418MA Instruction Manual

Body composition analyzer

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This equipment conforms to the following Safety Standards, the EMC Directive and the required items in the Medical Device Directive.
Safety Standard
: EN60601-1:1990, AM No.1:1993, AM No.2:1995
IEC60601-1:1988, AM No.1:1991, AM No.2:1995
EMC Standard
: EN-60601-1-2:1993
IEC60601-1-2:1993
Medical Device Directory Standard :93/42/EEC:1993
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BC4187011(1)
BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
BC-418MA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep
it handy for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Tel : 847-640-9241 Tel : +852-2838-7111 Tel : 07031-6189-6 Fax : 847-640-9261 Fax : +852-2838-8667 Fax : 07031-6189-71 http : //www.tanita.com BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER BC-418MA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Villa Labrouste Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep 68 Boulevard Bourdon, 92200 Neuilly-Sur-Seine, it handy for future reference.
  • Page 2: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Caution Symbols Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential hazards when using this equipment.
  • Page 3: Product Assembly And Components

    1.Product Assembly and Components Product Structure Please verify that the following components are in the package. Paper Dispenser Cover Printer Cover Control Panel Digital Display Left-hand grip Right-hand grip Column Anterior Electrodes Posterior Electrodes Level Gauge Adjustable feet AC Adapter Cable Platform Accessories...
  • Page 4: Membrane Switch

    Body Type Keys To select the appropriate body type Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of at least 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
  • Page 5: Preparation For Use

    3.Preparation for Use Connection and Installation Level Gauge Check For accurate measurement, place the Weighing Platform on as flat a surface as possible and adjust the level with the adjustable feet so the bubble in the level gauge is in the center of the frame. CAUTION Make sure you place the Weighing Platform on a stable level surface and adjust the level with the adjustable feet.
  • Page 6: Setting Date And Time

    4.Setting Date and Time Setting the date and time The printer function is ON in the display shown below. 1. Push the [ The entire display will begin to flash, and then the clothes weight input screen will appear. STABILIZED MALE cm / ft.in FEMALE...
  • Page 7: Setting The Original Mode

    Setting the Original Mode This process is utilized to select whether or not you use the target body fat ratio function. (See the printout sample on page 16.) < H I N T ! > The target body fat ratio function is deactivated when this product is shipped from factory. 1.
  • Page 8 Sample T A N I T A B O D Y C O M P O S I T I O N A N A L Y Z E R B C — 4 1 8 2 1 ⁄ S E P ⁄ 2 0 0 2 1 9 : 2 9 B O D Y T Y P E S T A N D A R D G E N D E R...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    / ft.in ATHLETIC ATHLETIC meets the following criteria. ATHLETIC See page 8 for Tanita’s definition of “Athlete.” STEP ON % FAT 4. Enter Age. * If the user is 32 years old or younger. Example: Press [3] and [2].
  • Page 10 9. Taking Measurement. Step on the weighing platform in bare feet. Make sure heels are placed on the posterior electrodes, and the front part of MALE STABILIZED the feet are in contact with the anterior electrodes. FEMALE cm / ft.in ATHLETIC 10.Measure the Impedance.
  • Page 11: Explanation Of The Print Out

    P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s NOTE:Please refer to the Technical Notes for details. Please consult your doctor before you start a body weight management program. Tanita is not responsible for the target body fat ratio.
  • Page 12: Clearing Paper Jams

    7.Clearing Paper Jams Components of the Printer Unit Automatic Cutter Unit Printer Paper Outlet Paper Release Lever * This is a picture of the Control Box without the Printer Dispenser Cover and the Printer Cover, looking down from above. Clearing Paper Jams Please pay careful attention to avoid injury from the sharp edge.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    8.Troubleshooting Problem List If problems occur, please refer to the following instructions before you ask for repairs. Problem Solution Nothing appears on the display after • Please confirm that the Control Box is properly connected to the AC pushing [ ] key Adapter and the AC Adapter is properly connected to the cable.
  • Page 14 Transmission data ● Transmission data will be output after measurements regardless of the status of the CAUTION personal computer or other device at the receiving end. For that reason, the personal computer or other device to which data will be transmitted must be put in a reception-ready status before measurement.
  • Page 15 Output (Fat Monitor Mode) Format Transmission Data CAUTION ● The receiving PC must be ready to accept output data immediately after measurement is completed. Output data K: unit of weight kg First byte L: unit of weight lb S: stability of load (weight output) Header D: instability of load (weight output) Second byte...
  • Page 16 Example of Use The body composition analyzer is used remotely as follows. Switch on body composition analyzer. First, switch on the body composition analyzer. Check that the unit is in Remote mode. Also check that the unit is connected properly to the computer. Choose the units of measurement.
  • Page 17 Start measurement Host . /body composition analyzer If commands accepted Host , . body composition analyzer If settings incorrect Host , . body composition analyzer During measurement Commands are not accepted while measuring is in progress. If an error occurs, the body composition analyzer will transmit an error code to the host. Host , error code .
  • Page 18: Technical Notes

    The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer measures body composition using a constant current source with a high frequency current (50kHz, 500μA). The 8 electrodes are positioned so that electric current is supplied from the electrodes on the tips of the toes of both feet and the fingertips of both hands, and voltage is measured on the heel of both feet and the thenar side of both hands.
  • Page 19 Causes of errors in impedance measurements BIA measures impedance and calculates body composition on the basis of this impedance. It is known, however, that impedance can vary due to changes in the quantity and distribution of body water, which accounts for approximately 60% of body weight, as well as changes in body temperature. Therefore, when measurements are being taken for research purposes or on a daily basis, uniform measurement conditions must be ensured.
  • Page 20 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 21: Product Specifications

    FFM rather than by the old formula centered on the relationship with weight. <Fig: 2> Comparison of BMR Values from the TANITA Multiple regression model and Breath Analysis (Presented at Nutrition Week Held in San Diego in 2002) 3000 y = x + 9E –...

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