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People with an electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker, should not use a Body Composition Monitor as it passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with its operation.
Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other functions are not intended for pregnant women.
Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.
Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by the monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.
This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 5-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.
Tanita defines "athlete" as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week, for at least 6 months, and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita's athlete definition includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week.
The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.
Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.
Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or overhydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc. It is recommended that if possible all readings should be taken at the end of one's day since in the morning after rising from sleep, hydration levels are at their lowest.
4. AA-Size Batteries (4)
5. Carpet Feet (4)
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.
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.
This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:
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.
Please make sure the scale is within 17feet (5m) with batteries inserted.
Insert batteries into the remote display.
Press any front panel button to start the communication process.
The wireless icon () on the display will blink while the remote display communicates with the platform. After the communication is successfully done (wireless icon disappears), continue to step 1 "Set Hour".
Note: If the communication fails, the display will show "ErrC", press any front panel button to restart the communication process.
You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into the Tanita Remote Tabletop Display.
Select your preferred weight mode using the weight mode switch on the bottom of the Remote Display.
The previous readings of the following features can be obtained using the recall function.
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. 5-17), the unit will only display the previous Weight and the Body Fat %.
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.
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.
Do not use the body fat reading feature of this product if you have a pacemaker or other electronic implanted medical device.
Specifications
BC-1000
Weight Capacity
200kg / 440lb / 31st. 6lb
Weight Increments
0.1kg / 0.2lb / 0.2lb
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
Notice:
These marks can be found out on contaminant-containing
Batteries:
Pb Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg Hg = Battery contains mercury.
Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer wastes!
As consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries. You can deposit your old batteries at the public collecting points in your town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifically marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at the collecting points as well.
We hereby declare that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
A guide to your body composition monitor
This product may not have all the measurement abilities described in this Guide.
Please refer to the product manual for more details.
This Body Composition Monitor is intended for adults aged 18-99 years. Children aged 5-17 years can use the monitor for weight and body fat percentage readings and Healthy Range Indicator only; the other features are not applicable to children.
Your monitor is also equipped with an athlete mode for adults with athletic body types. Tanita defines an athlete as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute or less. Individuals who have been an athlete for a number of years but currently exercises less than 10 hours per week can also use athlete mode.
Pregnant women should use the weight function only.
All other functions are not intended for pregnant women.
The Tanita InnerScan Body Composition Monitor is intended for home use only. This unit is not intended for professional use including hospitals, medical or fitness facilities; it is not equipped with the adequate specifications required for heavy usage. Using the unit in a professional location will invalidate your warranty.
The Tanita InnerScan Body Composition Monitor product provides readings for informational purposes only.
This product is not intended to diagnose or treated any disease or abnormalities. Please consult with your physician about any questions or concerns related to your health.
Body composition monitors are designed for healthier living by giving you an insight into key health indicators that will enable you to monitor the impact of changes to your lifestyle:
Tanita Body Composition Monitors calculate your body composition using Bioelectorical Impedance Analysis (BIA).
Safe, low-level electrical signals are passed through the body via the patented Tanita foot pads on the monitor platform. It is easy for the signal to flow through fluids in the muscle and other body tissues but meets resistance as it passes through body fat, as it contains little fluid. This resistance is called impedance. The impedance readings are then entered into medically researched mathematical formulas to calculate your body composition.
Your body water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and night. Any significant changes in body water may affect your body composition readings; for example, the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night sleep so if you take a reading first thing in the morning your weight will be lower and your body fat percentage higher. Eating large meals, drinking alcohol, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing may also cause variations in your hydration levels.
To get the most reliable reading it is important to use your Body Composition Monitor at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions. We suggest taking a reading before your evening meal.
Tanita has developed an accurate segmental body composition analyzer which correlates with the gold standard, DEXA, Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. Tanita can now analyze the distribution of body fat as well as muscle in one's body.
Using this Segmental Body Composition Scale/Monitor, distribution in right arm, left arm, right leg, and left leg of body fat % and muscle mass can be determined. This is especially useful for anyone who is monitoring the balance of left and right side of the body or trying to build a particular part of one's body. It has been said that men tend to carry body fat in the upper body while women have a tendency to carry body fat in lower body. In addition, as you age, there is a tendency to lose muscle and gain fat.
It is important to monitor change in the distribution of body fat and muscle.
(Applicable age 5-99)
Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight.
Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
The chart below shows the healthy ranges for body fat.
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Children 1,2
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults 3,4
1 Body Fat Reference Curves for children Targeted at BMJ (British Medical Journal) Draft 1-AMP 19 June 2004 (by Dr Andrew)
2 Gallagher D et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2000, 72:694-701 Healthy percentage body fat ranges: an approach for developing guidelines based on body mass index.
3 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.
4 As reported by Gallagher, et al, at NY Obesitly Research Center. To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.
Your Body Composition Monitor automatically compares your body fat percentage reading to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart. After your body fat percentage has been calculated, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender.
Under
Healthy
Over
Obese
(-): Underfat; below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems.
(0): Healthy; within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender.
(+): Overfat; above the healthy range. Increased risk for health problems.
(++): Obese; high above the healthy body fat range. Greatly increased risk of obesity-related health problems.
(Applicable age 18-99)
Total Body Water Percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person's body expressed as a percentage of their total weight.
Water plays a vital role in many of the body's processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintaining a healthy total body water percentage will ensure the body functions efficiently and will reduce the risk of developing associated health problems.
Your body water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and night. Your body tends to be dehydrated after a long night sleep and there are differences in fluid distribution between day and night. Eating large meals, drinking alcohol, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing may cause variations in your hydration levels.
Your body water percentage reading should act as a guide and should not be used to specifically determine your absolute recommended total body water percentage. It is important to look for long-term changes in total body water percentage and maintain a consistent, healthy total body water percentage.
Drinking a large quantity of water in one sitting will not instantly change your water level. In fact, it will increase your body fat reading due to the additional weight gain. Please monitor all readings over time to track the relative change.
Every individual varies but as a guide the average total body water percentage ranges for a healthy adult are:
Female: 45 to 60%
Male: 50 to 65%
Source: Based on Tanita's Internal Research
Note: The total body water percentage will tend to decrease as the percentage of body fat increases. A person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average body water percentage. As you lose body fat, the total body water percentage should gradually move towards the typical range given above.
(Applicable age 18-99)
This feature indicates the rating of visceral fat in your body.
Visceral fat is the fat that is in the internal abdominal cavity, surrounding the vital organs in the trunk (abdominal) area. Research shows that even if your weight and body fat remains constant, as you get older the distribution of fat changes and is more likely to shift to the trunk area especially post menopause. Ensuring you, have healthy levels of visceral fat may reduce the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and the onset of type 2 diabetes.
The Tanita Body Composition Monitor will provide you with a visceral fat rating from 1 – 59.
Rating from 1 – 12
Indicates you have a healthy level of visceral fat. Continue monitoring your rating to ensure that it stays within the healthy range.
Rating from 13 – 59
Indicates you have an excess level of visceral fat. Consider making changes in your lifestyle possibly through diet changes or increasing exercise.
Source: Data from Columbia University (New York) & Tanita Institute (Tokyo)
Note:
(Applicable age 18-99)
Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum level of energy your body needs when at rest to function effectively including your respiratory and circulatory organs, neural system, liver, kidneys, and other organs. You burn calories when sleeping.
About 70% of calories consumed every day is used for your basal metabolism. In addition, energy is used when doing any kind of activity however; the more vigorous the activity is the more calories are burned. This is because skeletal muscle (which accounts for approximately 40% of your body weight) acts as your metabolic engine and uses a large amount of energy. Your basal metabolism is greatly affected by the quantity of muscles you have, therefore increasing your muscle mass will help increase your basal metabolism.
By studying healthy individuals, scientists have found that as people age, their metabolic rate changes. Basal metabolism rises as a child matures. After a peak at the age of 16 or 17, it typically starts to decrease gradually.
Having a higher basal metabolism will increase the number of calories used and help to decrease the amount of body fat. A low basal metabolic rate will make it harder to lose body fat and overall weight.
The basic way of calculating Basal Metabolic Rate BMR is a standard equation using weight and age. Tanita has conducted in-depth research into the relationship of BMR and body composition giving a much more accurate and personalized reading for the user based on the impedance measurement. This method has been medically validated using indirect calorimetry (measuring the breath composition).*
*Reliability on equation for Basal Metabolic Rate: At 2002 Nutrition Week: A Scientific and Clinical Forum and Exposition Title: International Comparison: Resting Energy Expenditure Prediction Models: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
(Applicable age 18-99)
"Daily Calorie Intake (DCI)" is the sum of calories for basal metabolism, daily activity metabolism (activities including daily household chores), and diet-induced thermogenesis (energy used in connection with digestion, absorption, metabolism, and other eating activities). It is an estimate of how many calories you can consume within the next 24 hours to maintain your current weight.
DCI = BMR × Activity Level
Activity Level
1 | 2 | 3 | |
Female | 1.56 | 1.64 | 1.82 |
Male | 1.55 | 1.78 | 2.10 |
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
(Applicable age 18-99)
This feature calculates your BMR and indicates the average age associated with the type of metabolism.
If your BMR Age is higher than your actual age, it is an indication that you need to improve your metabolic rate. Increased exercise will build healthy muscle tissue, which will improve your metabolic age.
You will obtain a reading between 12 and 90. Under 12 will be displayed as "12" and over 90 displayed as "90".
(Applicable age 18-99)
This feature indicates the weight of muscle in your body. The muscle mass displayed includes the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles (such as cardiac and digestive muscles) and the water contained in these muscles.
Muscles play an important role as they act as an engine in consuming energy. As your muscle mass increases, your energy consumption increases helping you reduce excess body fat levels and lose weight in a healthy way.
This feature assesses your physique according to the ratio of body fat and muscle mass in your body.
As you become more active and reduce the amount of body fat, your physique rating will also change accordingly. Even though your weight may not change, your muscle mass and body fat levels may be changing making you healthier and at lower risk of certain diseases.
Each person should set their own goal of which physique they would like and follow a diet and fitness programe to meet that goal.
Result | Physique Rating | Explanation |
1 | Hidden Obese | Small Frame Obese |
This person seems to have a healthy body type based on physical appearance; however, they have a high body fat % with low muscle mass level. | ||
2 | Obese | Medium Frame Obese |
This person has a high body fat percentage, with a moderate muscle mass level. | ||
3 | Solidly-built | Large Frame Obese |
This person has both a high body fat % and a high muscle mass. | ||
4 | Under exercised | Low Muscle & Average Body Fat % |
This person has an average body fat % and a less than average muscle mass level. | ||
5 | Standard | Ave. Muscle & Ave. Body Fat % |
This person has average levels of both body fat and muscle mass. | ||
6 | Standard Muscular | High Muscle & Ave. Body Fat % (Athlete) |
This person has an average body fat % and higher muscle mass level than the average. | ||
7 | Thin | Low Muscle & Low Fat |
Both body fat % and muscle mass are lower than the average. | ||
8 | Thin and muscular | Thin and muscular (Athlete) |
This person has lower normal body fat % than average while having adequate muscle mass. | ||
9 | Very Muscular | Very Muscular (Athlete) |
This person has lower normal body fat % than average, while having above-average muscle mass. |
Source: Data from Columbia University (New York) & Tanita Institute (Tokyo)
Index of amount of muscle against height = Muscle mass (Kg) / height (cm)2
(Applicable age 18-99)
This feature indicates the amount of bone (bone mineral level, calcium or other minerals) in the body.
Research has shown that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger, healthier bones. While bone structure is unlikely to make noticeable changes in a short period, it is important that you develop and maintain healthy bones by having a balanced diet and plenty of exercise. People worried about bone disease should consult their physician. People who suffer from osteoporosis or low bone densities due to advanced age, young age, pregnancy, hormonal treatment or other causes, may not get accurate estimations of their bone mass.
Below is the result of estimated bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40, who are said to have the largest amounts of bone masses, by weight. (Source: Tanita Body Weight Science Institute)
Please use the below charts as a guide to compare your bone mass reading.
Women: Average of estimated bone mass
Weight (lb) | ||
Less than 110 lb | 110 lb - 165 lb | 165 lb and up |
4.3 lb | 5.3 lb | 6.5 lb |
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Weight (kg) | ||
Less than 50 kg | 50 kg - 75 kg | 75 kg and up |
1,95 kg | 2,40 kg | 2,95 kg |
Men: Average of estimated bone mass
Weight (lb) | ||
Less than 143 lb | 143 lb - 209 lb | 209 lb and up |
5.9 lb | 7.3 lb | 8.1 lb |
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Weight (kg) | ||
Less than 65 kg | 65 kg - 95 kg | 95 kg and up |
2,66 kg | 3,29 kg | 3,69 kg |
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