Index Analyses can now be made of people for whom it was For Your Safety ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• How to Measure Correctly and previously impossible. Points to Remember •••••••••••••••••••••• Parts and Attachments ••••••••••••••••••• The AB-140 makes use of the Before You Start •••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
For Your Safety always adhere to the following The following outlines precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device Caution and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarise yourself with the contents to ensure the safe operation of this equipment.
How to Measure Correctly and Points to Remember For Accurate Measurements Maintaining Precision The AB-140 is a precision crafted device. Please adhere to the following to ensure continued good working order. Avoid measuring after hard exercise. May result in measurement errors. Please take measurements [Setting Up] after sufficient rest.
Parts and Attachments Laser adjustment port Main Unit Display *Do not open. ‘Laser On’ LED Charging’ LED Red light comes on when the Green light comes on when the AC laser is being emitted from the adapter is connected (light goes off main unit.
Before You Start Charging the Battery (main unit) Inserting Batteries (Impedance Meter) 1. Insert the AC adapter jack into the AC adapter connection on the 1.Turn over 2.Loosen screws main unit. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the power point. •The battery will fully charge in approximately 2 hours.
Before You Start Measuring cont’d standard mode Positioning the Unit Correctly Have the subject lie down facing up on a thin mat or examination table. Use on a flat, stable surface. • Do not place in direct sunlight, near heaters or the air stream from air-conditioners. •...
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Measuring standard mode (cont’d) *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. Select gender Press on the main unit to turn 1.Press The initial screen is displayed. *On this screen has been selected.
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Measuring standard mode (cont’d) *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. Preparations for waist measurement Commencing waist measurement Align the laser with the position of the subject’s navel. Press the ‘...
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Measuring standard mode (cont’d) *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. Preparing to take fat Commencing fat measurement measurements Press the ‘ ’ key. 1.Wet the area of the abdomen to which 1.Trunk % fat is displayed as electrodes will be attached.
Measuring Measuring standard mode (cont’d) waist circumferences over 130cm *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. Display of results Press the key on the main unit The trunk % fat percentage and visceral fat to turn on. levels are displayed on the upper and lower The initial screen is displayed.
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Measuring waist circumferences over 130cm (cont’d) Select gender Place the impedance meter directly under the main unit. Data communication will commence. Select either the key. For Your Reference *On this screen the key has been selected. Infrared communication may not be possible when: The trunk % fat percentage display appears •...
Measuring Connecting to Your Computer waist circumferences over 130cm (cont’d) Specifications Storing the impedance meter For Your Reference Communication standard EIA RS-232C compatible Always store the impedance meter in the main unit upon completion of Communication method Asynchronous transaction A RS232C connector, D-sub 9 pin (female), is supplied measuring (the impedance meter transfer mode will end and the Signal speed...
Calibration *Blue print in display illustrations indicates parts that illuminate or flash. Calibrate the unit when it has been dropped or Press the key on the main unit otherwise subject to a strong impact. to turn on. Accurate measurements are not possible if the distance between the The initial screen is displayed.
Calibration Changing the Main Unit Battery cont’d The battery in the main unit is a consumable item. The battery must be replaced when the charge Commencing calibration soon runs out even after lengthy recharging. * Remaining battery life is indicated by the battery level mark (see Page 9). 1.Press Please…...
Changing the Main Unit Battery Transporting the Unit cont’d Please use the carry bag when transporting the unit. The carry bag can accommodate the main unit, impedance meter and AC adapter. Front view Right side 4.Remove the connector by pressing on the Pocket for AC adapter three places indicated by the arrows.
Reading Results Subject: 18 years and over (use as reference values for subjects under 18 years) Trunk % fat percentage Estimated waist circumference What is the trunk % fat percentage? True obesity is determined not by weight but by trunk % fat percentage.TNot only is body fat a Reliability of estimated waist source of energy for activity, it also maintains body temperature, protects the body from external circumference measurement...
Troubleshooting Product Specifications Please try the following prior to arranging repairs. Model AB-140 Measuring method 4 electrode format Problem Try This Measuring frequency 6.25kHz, 50kHz Measuring current 500 µA •Store the impedance meter in the main unit to reset the Impedance meter error.
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