Omron HBF-510 - Body Sensor Composition Monitor and Scale Manual

INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION

BODY MASS INDEX

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat. BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults.

BMI is calculated by using the following formula based on a ratio between your weight and height:
BMI = weight (lb) / height (inches) / height (inches) × 703

Interpreting the BMI Result

Source: Values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization.

BODY FAT

Body fat serves a vital role in storing energy and protecting internal organs. We carry two types of fat in our bodies: 1) essential fat which is stored in small amounts to protect the body and 2) stored fat which is stocked for energy during physical activity. While too much body fat may be unhealthy, having too little fat can be just as unhealthy. Also, the distribution of body fat in men and women is different, so the basis for classifying the body fat percentage is different between the genders.

Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result

Source: NIH/WHO guidelines for BMI
Source: Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000

VISCERAL FAT

Visceral fat is found in the abdomen and surrounding vital organs. It is different from fat found directly underneath the skin, which is referred to as subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat can go largely unnoticed because it's not visible to the naked eye. One way visceral fat can be seen is through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

MRI Cross Section at the Navel Level

Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased levels of fat in the bloodstream, which may lead to conditions such as high cholesterol, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In order to prevent or improve these conditions, it is important to try to reduce the amount of visceral fat levels to an acceptable level.

Interpreting the Visceral Fat Level Result

Visceral fat area (0 - approx. 300 cm², 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution with 30 levels.
Source: Omron Healthcare

NOTE: Visceral fat levels are relative and not absolute values.

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that we can see and feel. When you work out to increase muscle mass, skeletal muscle is being exercised. Skeletal muscles attach to the skeleton and come in pairs -- one muscle to move the bone in one direction and another to move it back the other way. Increasing skeletal muscle will increase your body's energy requirements. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn. Building skeletal muscle can help prevent "rebound" weight gain. The maintenance and increase of skeletal muscle is closely linked to resting metabolism rate.

Interpreting the Skeletal Muscle Percentage Result

Source: Omron Healthcare

Contact your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program.

LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS

There are lots of reasons for people to lose weight. To be healthier. To look better. To feel better. To have more energy.

No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy weight management depend on sensible goals and expectations. If you set sensible goals for yourself, chances are you'll be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keeping the weight off.

The foundation of a successful weight loss program remains a combination of a healthy diet and exercise customized for you. Simply reducing food intake to lose weight can lead to a decline in muscle mass and bone density. So even though your weight goes down, your resting metabolism is reduced making the body more prone to putting on fat. More skeletal muscle can prevent "rebound" weight gain.

The Omron Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale tracks your progress by monitoring weight, skeletal muscle, body fat and BMI to help you reach your goals.

Here's a comparison of losing weight quickly versus slowly:

Example comparing the same loss of 20 lb:

RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES

Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body composition. It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and daily circumstances. Reference the chart below:

Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions:

• Immediately after vigorous exercise, after a bath or sauna.
• After drinking alcohol or a large amount of water, after a meal (about 2 hours).

If a measurement is taken under these physical conditions, the calculated body composition may differ significantly from the actual one because the water content in the body is changing.

Results may differ from actual body fat percentage

There are certain conditions when significant differences may occur between the estimated and the actual body fat values. These differences may be related to changing ratios of body fluid and/or body composition.

The body fat percentage measured by this monitor may significantly differ from the actual body fat percentage for the following people:

• Elderly people
• People with a fever
• Body builders or highly trained athletes
• Persons undergoing dialysis
• Persons with osteoporosis who have very low bone density
• Persons with edema (swelling in the body)
• Children in growth stage

KNOW YOUR UNIT

USING THE DISPLAY UNIT

1. Remove the Display Unit from the Display Unit Holder on the monitor.
   
2. To store the cord into the Display Unit Holder, make sure the cord is coiled evenly, and does not stick out of the Display Unit Holder.
   
3. Place the Display Unit into the Display Unit Holder.
   The display unit will click into place.
   

POWER SWITCH

The power switch is located at the front of the monitor.
Press the power switch to turn the monitor on and off.

The power will automatically switch off in the following conditions:

1. If the monitor is not used within one minute of 0.0 lb appearing on the display.
2. If no information is entered for five minutes when entering personal data.
3. If the monitor is not used for five minutes after the measurement results are displayed.
4. Five minutes after the result is displayed when measuring weight only.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Locate the Battery Cover on the back of the unit.
   
   1. Press the tab on the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to release the cover as illustrated.
   2. Pull the tab of the cover upwards.
2. Install 4 "AA" size batteries so the + (positive) and – (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated in the battery compartment.
   For both the top row and the bottom row, slide the first battery into the battery compartment before inserting the second battery.
   
3. Replace the battery cover.
   
   1. Align the hooks on the battery cover with the slots in the battery compartment.
   2. Push the battery cover until the tab clicks into place.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Personal profiles will not be deleted during battery replacement.

When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen, remove all four batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time.

NOTES:

• New batteries will last for approximately one year if the unit is used four times per day. Trial batteries supplied with the unit may have a shorter life.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a period of three months or longer before placing in storage.

SETTING PERSONAL DATA

To measure Body Composition, your personal data must be set. Your personal data includes your age, gender and height. The Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale provides two options to enter your personal data.

1. Select a personal profile number to save your personal data. The monitor saves up to 4 personal profiles. Select a number 1 through 4. Use this number to enter your personal data when taking a measurement.
2. Select the Guest mode if you do not want to store your personal data in the unit. When you use the Guest mode you will need to enter your personal data each time you take a measurement.

Buttons Used in this Procedure

SET/MODE Button
Use this button to confirm the personal data and move to the next item after confirming the set item.

DOWN Button
Press this button to go back one. Press continuously to rapidly decrease.

USER Button
Press this button to select your personal profile number.

UP Button
Press this button to advance one. Press continuously to rapidly advance.

1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON.
   
   The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.
   Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display.
2. Lift the Display Unit out of the Display Unit Holder.
   NOTE: This monitor can be set to either the US or Metric System. Personal Profile and results will be displayed by selected system. To change the US/Metric mode:
   1. Press and hold the DOWN button until "lb" and "kg" blink on the display.
      
   2. Press the DOWN button to select the mode, "lb" or "kg".
      This will automatically change "cm" and "feet/inch" under height setting.
   3. Press the SET/MODE button to confirm the change.
3. Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode.
   1. Personal Profile Number
      
      1. Press the USER button to select your personal profile number (1 through 4).
      2. Press the SET/MODE button.
         NOTES:
      • If no information has been entered for the Personal Profile Number you selected, the number and the symbols for gender, age and height blink on the display.
      • If the personal data has been entered for the number, the Personal Profile Number blinks on the display.
   2. Guest mode
      
      Press the GUEST button.
      The Guest indicator appears.
      The default value for age blinks on the display.
4. Enter your Personal Data.
   1. SETTING THE AGE
      Set the age between 10 and 80.
      1. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the age.
         
      2. Press the SET/MODE button.
         The age is set.
         The gender symbols blink on the display.
         
   2. SETTING THE GENDER
      Set the gender to male or female.
      1. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the gender.
         
      2. Press the SET/MODE button.
         The gender is set.
         The default value for height blinks on the display.
         
   3. SETTING THE HEIGHT
      Set the height between 3' 4" and 6' 6 3/4".
      (Display range in metric display mode: 100.0 cm to 199.5 cm)
      1. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the height.
      2. Press the SET/MODE button.
         The height is set.
         
         The current settings for age, gender and height appear in this sequence on the display.
         The 0.0 lb symbol appears on the display. You can now take a measurement using the Personal Profile Number you selected or the Guest mode.
         Refer to HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.

CHANGING PERSONAL DATA

If your personal data changes, the information in the Personal Profile Number you selected must be changed for measurement results to be calculated correctly.

1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON.
   The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.
   Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display.
2. Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change.
   1. Press the USER button to select your personal profile number (1 through 4). The selected Personal Profile Number flashes once on the display.
   2. Press the SET/MODE button.
      The Personal Profile Number is set.
      The current setting for age blinks on the display.
3. Refer to Step 4 in the SETTING PERSONAL DATA section to enter your personal data.
   

DELETING PERSONAL DATA

1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON.
   The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb. Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display.
2. Select the Personal Profile Number you want to delete.
   1. Press the USER button to select your personal profile number (1 through 4). The selected Personal Profile Number flashes once on the display.
   2. Press the SET/MODE button.
      The Personal Profile Number is confirmed and the selected age setting blinks on the display.
      
3. Press the GUEST button for 2 seconds.
   The personal data is deleted. The Clr symbol appears on the display followed by the Personal Profile Number and the symbols for gender, age and height as illustrated below.
   
4. Refer to Step 3 and 4 in the SETTING PERSONAL DATA section to set the new personal data or press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off.

HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT

Your personal data must be entered before taking a measurement.

Persons with disabilities or persons that are physically frail should be assisted by another person when using this monitor or use a handrail, a walker, or other support device to prevent falling when stepping on and off the monitor.

CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT

HOW TO MEASURE BODY COMPOSITION

1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON.
   The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.
   Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display.
   
   NOTES:
   • If you step onto the monitor before 0.0 lb appears on the display, an error message "Err" will appear.
   • This monitor can be set to either the US or Metric System. Personal Profile and results will be displayed by selected system. To change the US/Metric mode:
   1. Keep the DOWN button pressed until "lb" and "kg" blink on the display.
      
   2. Press the DOWN button to select the mode, "lb" or "kg".
      This will automatically change "cm" and "feet/inch" under height setting.
   3. Press the SET/MODE button to confirm the change.
2. When the 0.0 lb appears on the display, lift the Display Unit out of the Display Unit Holder.
   NOTE: Do not take out the display unit until 0.0 lb appears on the display.
   
   How to Hold the Grip Electrodes
   
3. Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode.
   1. Personal Profile Number
      Press the USER button to select your personal profile number (1 through 4). The Personal Profile Number selected will blink once.
      
      NOTE: If the following appears on the display, no personal data was entered for the number you selected.
      Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.
      
   2. Guest mode
      1. Press the GUEST button while holding the Display Unit. "G" will be indicated at the top of the display while "AGE" data flashes.
         
      2. Enter your personal data. Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.
4. Start the measurement.
   1. Step onto the measurement platform and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly distributed.
      Remain still and do not move until your weight measurement is complete.
      
   2. When "START" appears on the display extend your arms straight at a 90° angle to your body.
      
   3. When the measurement is completed, your weight is displayed again. Step off the measurement platform.
      
5. Press the SET/MODE button to check the measurement results.
   The display changes with each press of the SET/MODE button as follows: FAT -> VISCERAL FAT -> BMI -> MUSCLE -> WEIGHT (again)
   
   NOTES:
   • The age range for the skeletal muscle percentage and visceral fat level is 18 to 80 years old.
   • The age range for the body fat percentage classification is 20 to 79 years old.
6. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off. Store the Display Unit in the Display Unit Holder.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEASUREMENT RESULTS

Interpreting the BMI Result

Source: Values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization.

Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result

Source: NIH/WHO guidelines for BMI
Source: Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000

Interpreting the Skeletal Muscle Percentage Result

Source: Omron Healthcare

Interpreting the Visceral Fat Level Result

Visceral fat area (0 - approx. 300 cm², 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution with 30 levels.
Source: Omron Healthcare

NOTE: Visceral fat levels are relative and not absolute values.

HOW TO MEASURE WEIGHT ONLY

1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON.
   The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.
   Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display.
   
   NOTES:
   • If you step onto the monitor before 0.0 lb appears on the display, an error message "Err" will appear.
   • This monitor can be set to either the US or Metric System. Personal Profile and results will be displayed by selected system. To change the US/Metric mode:
     1. Keep the DOWN button pressed until "lb" and "kg" blink on the display.
        
     2. Press the DOWN button to select the desired measurement unit, "lb" or "kg".
        This will automatically change "cm" and "feet/inch" under height setting.
     3. Press the SET/MODE button to confirm the change.
2. Step onto the Measurement Platform.
   Stand with your weight evenly distributed on the measurement platform.
   Remain still and do not move until the measurement is complete.
3. Check the measurement result.
   The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink twice.
   
4. Step off the Measurement Platform.
5. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off.

ERROR INDICATORS

ERROR DISPLAY	CAUSE	CORRECTION
	Your palms or feet are not positioned over the electrodes correctly.	Make sure you are barefoot. Make sure your palms or the soles of your feet are clean and dry. Make sure your palms or feet are correctly positioned. Refer to CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT and How to Hold the Grip Electrodes.
	The measurement position was not stable. Your palms or feet were not placed correctly.	Remain still and do not move until the measurement is complete. Refer to CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT and How to Hold the Grip Electrodes.
	Your palms or feet are too dry.	Slightly moisten your palms or the soles of your feet with a damp towel and retake the measurement.
	The Body Composition values are outside the measurement range.	Check the settings entered for your personal data. Change the settings if needed. Retake the measurement. The main unit cannot measure body composition outside its measurement range, even if the age, gender and height settings are correct. Refer to Display and Set Ranges.
	The monitor is not set up correctly.	Remove the batteries. Wait one minute. Reinstall the batteries. Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION. Press the Power Switch and turn the monitor on. Retake the measurement.
	You stepped onto the measurement platform before 0.0 lb was displayed.	Wait until 0.0 lb is displayed before stepping onto the measurement platform.
	The monitor was moved before 0.0 lb was displayed.	Do not move the monitor until 0.0 lb is displayed.
	Movement during measurement.	Do not move until measurement is complete.
	Monitor detected weight over 330.0 lb.	This monitor can only be used by people weighing less than 330.0 lb.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To keep your Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale in the best condition and protect the monitor from damage follow the directions below:

Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive or volatile cleaners. The monitor is not waterproof.

Store the monitor in a safe and dry location. Do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight, extreme hot or cold temperatures or humidity. Thoroughly dry any moisture off the monitor before storing.

Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for three months or longer.

Store the Display Unit in the Main Unit as shown in the figure.
As you place the lower portion of the Display Unit, it clicks and fits into the Display Unit Holder.

Do not crease the cord when storing in the Display Unit Holder.

Use the monitor consistent with the instruction provided in this manual.

Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.