Tanita InnerScan BC-1000 Plus Manual

Note:

This product is designed for personal / home use only.

Tanita Corporation reserves the right to void the warranty agreement should this product be used in a commercial / professional environment.

Features and functions

Measuring Platform

1. Indicator light (Green and Red)
2. Ball-of Foot Electrodes
3. Heel Electrodes

Preparations before use

Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform.

Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated.

Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.
Please note that the included batteries from the factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

Positioning the Monitor

Detachable Carpet Feet (only for piles up to 0.28" ( 7 mm) thick)

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.
Use carpet feet when the scale is used on soft surface, such as rugs or carpetings.
Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
• Store the unit horizontally.
• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps.
• Do not step on the platform when wet.
• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.
• Do not use this scale while operating transmitters (such as a cell phone) as this may affect your results.
• If not in use for a prolonged period of time it is recommended that you remove the batteries.

Getting accurate readings

Heels centered on electrodes

Toes may overhang measuring platform

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform. Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned on the measuring platform. Don't worry if your feet appear too large for the unit-accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform. It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.
While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.
Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

Paring the BC-1000plus ("Platform") with Software and Measurement

The platform needs to pair with the compatible software before measurements are attempted.

Compatible Software: Healthy Edge™ Software

1. Before proceeding,
   • Install the batteries in the platform.
   • Install the software on your PC (The ANT Driver is installed on your PC automatically).
   • Plug the ANT+ stick to USB port of your PC.
   • Place the platform within 17feet (5m) of your PC.
2. Open the software and select your user profile (which is entered before pairing).
3. Click "File" from top left menu, and click "Healthy Edge Options...".
4. Select "BC-1000plus" and click "Connect". Enter the 5 digit serial number found on the bottom of the platform, and then click "OK". The software memorizes the latest inputted serial number of the platform even if you close the software or PC.
5. The platform will beep once and the Green Indicator Light on the platform will blink.
6. Step onto the platform while the Green Indicator Light is blinking.
   The platform will beep twice and the Green indicator light will turn solid green after pairing is complete. Your platform is now paired with your PC.
7. To get the measurement, click "New Measurement" to use the platform directly from the Software.

fig.1
BC-1000plus Readings on Healthy Edge™ Software

Do not use the body fat reading feature of this product if you have a pacemaker or other electronic implanted medical device.
The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athlete or bodybuilders.

Using TANITA Wireless Remote Display (D-1000plus and D-1100plus)

Initial Setting (Clock Setting)

Insert batteries into the remote display and then press any front panel button to set the clock.

1. Set Hour
   Press ▲/▼ buttons to set hour and then press SET. The unit will beep once to confirm.
2. Set Minute
   Press ▲/▼ buttons to set minute and then press SET. The unit will beep twice to confirm the programming.
   • Resetting time
     Press the clock button on the bottom of the remote display.
     Then follow the clock setting procedure 1) and 2).

Pairing the remote display and the BC-1000plus ("platform")

The platform needs to pair with the applicable remote display before measurements are attempted.

Pairing compatible remote displays: D-1000plus and D-1100plus

1. Before proceeding,
   1. Install the batteries in the platform.
   2. Install the batteries and set the clock in the remote display.
   3. The platform and the remote display are within 17 feet (5 m) of each other.
2. Press and hold OFF button for 2 seconds on the remote display. The remote display will show "1234" for selecting a personal number. Select the preferred personal number which will be paired with the platform using ▲/▼ buttons and press the SET button to confirm.
   
3. The remote display will show "SEt-P". Select "YES" or "no" using ▲/▼ buttons, and press the SET button to confirm,
   1. "YES": The pairing process will continue to the next step.
   2. "no": The pairing process will be cancelled and then the clock will be displayed.
      
4. Input the 5 digit serial number found on the bottom of the platform using ▲/▼buttons and press the SET button to confirm.
   Cancellation-1: Press the OFF button to cancel during the pairing process and then the clock will be displayed.
   Cancellation-2: The pairing process will be cancelled if inactive for 1 minute and then the clock will be displayed.
   
   Note:
   • " 00000 ", " 00001 " and more than " 65535 ".
     These serial numbers are not allowed. Please input the correct serial number.
   • The serial number is located on the bottom of the platform.
5. Once the pairing process is completed with the platform, the remote display shows "donE" and then the clock will be displayed. If the remote display shows " P-Err ", please try the pairing process again.
   
   Note: To confirm the paired serial number on each personal number after completion the pairing process: Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds on the remote display. The remote display will show "-1-". Select the personal number using ▲/▼ buttons, and press the SET button to confirm. The display shows the paired serial number for 3 seconds. "-----" is shown if there is no serial number stored for selected personal number.

Setting and storing personal data in the remote display

You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into the Tanita remote display.

1. Select Personal Data Number
   Use the SET button to activate the unit. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select a personal data number. Press SET button.
2. Set Age (Applicable Age: 7 - 99)
   Use ▲/▼ buttons to select age. Press SET button.
3. Select Female or Male (Applicable Athlete Age: 18 - 99)
   Use ▲/▼ buttons to select Female / Male / Athlete Female / Athlete Male. Press SET button.
4. Specify Height
   Use ▲/▼ buttons to select height. Press SET button.
5. Select Activity Level (Except D-1100 plus)
   Use the ▲/▼ buttons to specify Activity Level. Press the SET button to confirm.

The remote display will beep twice and the display will flash all data three times to confirm the programming.
The display will turn to the clock.

Taking body composition readings

1. Before proceeding, make sure that the platform and remote display are within 17 feet (5 m) of each other.
2. Press ▼ (User) button to turn the unit on and then press ▲/▼ buttons to select personal data number.
   (Do not stand on the platform.)
3. Press the SET button to confirm your personal number.
4. When the remote display and platform are paired, the platform will beep once, and the Green Indicator Light on the platform will blink.
5. Step onto the platform while the Green Indicator Light is blinking.
6. After the measurement is complete, the platform will beep twice, readings will automatically show on the remote display (Refer to fig. 2).
7. Carefully step off platform after measurement is complete.
8. At anytime during and after the "Auto Display Process", the user may use ▲/▼ buttons to scroll through the different results. For advanced scrolling, the user may press and hold ▲/▼ button.
   Upon reading the desired readings, release the button to view the result, readings will appear for 30 seconds before the unit automatically shuts off.
   Note: For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range Indicator).

fig.2
BC-1000plus Readings on the Remote Display

Recall Function

The previous readings of the following features can be obtained using the recall function.

• Weight
• BMR or DCI
• Body Fat %
• Metabolic Age
• Total Body Water %
• Bone Mass
• Muscle Mass
• Visceral Fat Level
• Physique Rating

To obtain previous readings, press the SET button while the current readings are being displayed.
The display will show the previous readings. To see other previous readings, press for each desired reading.
Press SET again to go back to the current result display.

Note: For children (age. 7-17), the unit will only display the previous Weight and the Body Fat %.

Programming The Guest Mode

Guest mode allows you to program the unit for a one-time use without resetting a personal data number.
Press ▲ button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.

Taking Weight Measurement Only

Press the Weight-only key.
Step onto the platform while the Green Indicator Light is blinking.
After the measurement is complete, the platform will beep twice, readings will automatically show on the remote display.
Carefully step off platform after measurement is complete.

Switching The Weight Unit Mode (kg / lb)

Select your preferred weight unit mode using the weight mode switch on the bottom of the remote display.

Do not use the body fat reading feature of this product if you have a pacemaker or other electronic implanted medical device.
The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athlete or bodybuilders.

Troubleshooting

• Do not step onto the platform before the platform beeps once and the Green Indicator Light blinks.
• Do not step off until hearing a double beep or the Green Light remains solid (stops blinking), the measurement is taken, and the readings are displayed on the applicable device (e.g. Garmin Watch, Tanita Remote Display, and/or PC).
• If you do not step onto the platform within 30 seconds after Green Indicator Light begins blinking, the power will shut-off automatically.
• Interference may occur if multiple platforms are present. Please use only one platform in any given area.
• Constant Red Indicator Light
  Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned on the measuring platform.
  Make sure to step onto the platform only after it has beeped twice or the Green Indicator Light is blinking.
  The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement. Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.
  If Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.
  Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded. Weight capacity is 440lb (200kg).
• Blinking Red Indicator Light
  Batteries are low. When the Red Indicator Light is blinking, replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new batteries.

FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Specifications
BC-1000 plus

Weight Capacity
440lb / 200kg

Weight Increments
0.2lb / 0.1kg

Power Supply
DC 6V (LR6 - AA Battery x 4 included)

Power Consumption
100 mA maximum

Temperature Range of usage
41°F - 95°F / 5°C - 35°C

Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

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U.S. Patent No. 6,487,445
U.S. Patent No. 6,532,385
U.S. Reissue Patent No. 37,954
Other patents pending

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Documents / Resources

References

• Directory - THIS IS ANT
• TANITA Europe homepage - Healthy habits for happiness | TANITA Europe
• TANITA Asia Pacific | Monitoring your Health with TANITA
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• Tanita: digital scales for body fat & weight, bathroom, kitchen & food scales for precision weight measurement

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