All the data, getting from Back Fat Meter or Ear Tag Reader can be transmitted via Bluetooth module. This manual is intended to provide a through overview of the BFM-1 Meter and should be carefully read before starting operating the device.
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Screen 2.08 inches 2.3. Environmental Operating Temperature Range -10 to 50 °C Storage Temperature Range -20 to 65 °C Humidity Max: 2.4. Backfat Meter Transducer 2.5MHz Range 4-40mm Layer 1, 2 or 3 layers Mode M-Mode 2.5. Build-in Ear Tag Reader Standard: ISO -11784/5, FDX-B Frequency:...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, please read these safety instructions completely before applying power to, or operating the system. 3.1. Unpacking The BFM-1 Back Fat Meter is carefully packed to prevent damage during shipment. Before unpacking, please note any visible damage to the outside of the shipping containers.
3.2. Button functions and scan positions Figure 3-1 the button and scan position -buttons: ①--- Set button ②--- Enter button ③---Power/Scan button - scan positions ④---probe: back fat measuring position ⑤--Meter head: ear tag scanning position 3.2.1. Button functions The handheld button is multifunctional. In different modes, it has different functions.
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Press the ‘Power/Scan’ button to power up the Meter, the name and the model of the device will be showed on the screen. After the Meter turned on, the Meter gets ready to measure. The Meter can be turned off by hold down the ‘Power/Scan’ button for seconds.
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BLUETOOTH: There are 3 modes, ’EMU KEB STD’,’EMU KBD for iOS’, and ‘BLE PERIPHERAL’. You can press ‘Set’ button to select a new mode, then press ‘Enter’ button to choose the mode ,the device will indicate you ‘Setting Bluetooth…’ and SHUT DOWN for setting the parameter. when you restart the device ,there will be a mark’*’before the current setting mode.
3.2.2. Scan positions The positions measuring back fat and scanning ear tags are different. The probe is the place to measure back fat depth while the Meter head to scan ear tag. (see Figure3-1 ) 3.3. Bluetooth connection You can choose any device which has Bluetooth and Virtual keyboard (like Notes,excel,word, etc) functions as your mobile terminal(like iPhone, iPad, etc) Open the Bluetooth function of the mobile terminal, and then...
4. Backfat Measuring 4.1. Prepare Measuring Before measuring, you should apply gel on the test site. Warning: Improper or less gel may lead to incorrect result or no reading as the ultrasound can’t pass through air or air bubble. 4.2. Measuring 1) Press the ‘Power/Scan’...
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Figure 4-2 no back fat reading 3) If appropriate fat layers have been found, the maker lines will be flashing in the layer sites. You can judge to get the result by pressing ‘Enter‘ button or restart a new measurement by pressing ’Power/Scan’...
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Figure 4-4 back fat depth and layers display The device can measure 1, 2, or 3 layers. the example showed in figure 4-4 is a 2 layers back fat. ① Layer: One point indicates 1 layer, two points indicates 2 layers, three points indicates 3 layers back fat.
5. Ear tag Scanning 1) Press the ‘Power/Scan’ button to scan (see figure5-1). Figure 5-1 scanning 2) If there is no tag scanned in 10 seconds, the information will be shown on the screen(see figure 5-2). You can press the ‘Power/Scan’...
6. Bluetooth If the Bluetooth connection is well, the back fat depth or tag number will transmit to the mobile terminal automatically (see figure 6-1) Figure 6-1 data transmission...
7. Maintance 7.1. Charging When battery goes down, it is necessary to recharge the Meter. Pull the insertion at the end of the device, and then connect the USB Charger and USB Cable with the Meter to charge the Meter as shown in figure 7-1.
7.2. Back Fat Meter Calibration It is recommended that the functionality of Back Fat Meter is verified by means of the calibration procedure prior to performing actual measurements. A plastic calibration cylinder is provided (see figure 7-2). Figure 7-2 calibration cylinder To perform the calibration procedure, follow the steps: 1) Enter the Back Fat Meter measuring menu;...
While stored the device should be protected from temperature extremes. 7.5. Maintenance 1) The BFM-1 Back Fat Meter need to be taken good care of during or after use. 2) Do NOT drop it from high level.
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