Precautions
Please note:
- People with medical devices including an implantable medical device or a patient monitoring device, such as a Pacemaker, should not use the InBody. InBody Co., Ltd. is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages that occur.
- Place the InBody on a flat and vibrationless floor. Placing it on an uneven floor, like a carpet or a mattress can result in incorrect measurements. For long-term storage, remove the battery pack, and place it on a flat surface.
- Keep your InBody device away from other electronics while testing. It may cause errors.
- After an individual with any kind of contagious disease or infection tests on the InBody, sterilize the device with a soft cloth or with ethyl alcohol wipes before use.
- Excessively high or low temperatures, humidity, and pressure can affect the accuracy of the InBody.
- Keep food, beverages and other liquids away from your InBody device.
- Do not disassemble the InBody. It can cause electric shock or damage, product malfunction, and other errors. InBody Co., Ltd. will not be liable for any incidental or consequential injuries or damages from the product that occurred.
- Do not use this product for purposes other than body composition analysis or weight measurement.
- If you cannot maintain the correct testing posture to take the InBody Test alone, request assistance from a helper. Help children maintain the proper posture during the measurement.
- Use the packing material provided with the product when moving your InBody. Dispose of waste in compliance with the law.
- Only trained InBody service team members can repair InBody devices. If your device is in need of repair, please contact InBody.
Product Components
- Product Components
Product components: InBody H20N, User's Manual, AA Battery 4 ea
- Display screen: Displays outputs on the screen.
- Dial: Use to power ON/OFF, input height and check results.
- Hand electrodes: User holds the device with hands and fingers.
- Foot electrodes: User stands on the device, placing the back of heels on the rear electrodes.
- Footplate: Measures the weight of the user.
- Battery insert: The InBody H20N takes 4 AA batteries. Open the cover to insert the batteries.
- Back cover: Do not open, dismantle or attempt to repair your device yourself.
- Installation and User Registration of InBody App
- Download and install the InBody App from the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store prior to testing. (iOS 8, or newer. Android 5.0, or newer.)
Or
Scan the QR code below. For an Android phone, turn on NFC (Read/Write) and tap the NFC mark to move to the app download page automatically.
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- Once the download is complete, open the InBody App and register as a new user.
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Keep the Bluetooth ON to use the InBody H20N.
- Interlocking the InBody App with InBody H20N
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* Data will transmit from the InBody Dial and InBody App automatically after syncing is complete.
Weight Measurement
To measure weight only,
- Tap the footplate to turn the power on, and step on the footplate When 0.0 is displayed on the screen.
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- A "beepˮ will indicate when the measurement is complete.
The power turns off automatically when you step off the footplate.
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* Zero-Point Adjustment
When the device is being calibrated, a scrolling rectangle will appear on the screen.
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If you want to test on the InBody H20N immediately after measuring weight, turn the dial and input height. Then, hold the hand electrodes and stand with the correct test posture to take the InBody Test.
InBody Test
- Precautionary Steps
- Do not eat immediately before testing on the InBody.
- Test in the morning, if possible.
- Test after going to the bathroom.
- Test prior to working out.
- Test prior to taking a shower, bath or using a sauna.
- Stand for about 5 minutes prior to testing.
- Test Posture
Do not let your arms touch your stomach and make sure your arms are extended from your body and wear light clothes with sleeves.
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Hold the hand electrodes and extend your arms.
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Put your thumbs on the round electrodes and hold them.
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Do not let your left hand and right hand touch each other.
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Make sure all fingers are holding the electrodes.
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Do not let your thighs touch each other. If your thighs touch each other, wear shorts or pants.
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Place your heels on the electrodes and step on the device barefoot. Do not let your feet touch each other. If you are wearing long pants, make sure the edges of the pants are not stuck between foot electrodes and your feet.
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- Test Instructions
- Power ON: Press the dial to turn the power on.
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- Enter height: Press the dial to enter height.
When the power is on, the height of the previous user is displayed.
Be sure not to press the footplate while adjusting the dial.
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- Run InBody App: After running the App, press the dial icon created at the bottom of the main screen.
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Step on the InBody H20N to begin testing.
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- Weight Measurement and InBody Test: Step on the footplate barefoot and stand as shown in the figure below.
Hold the hand electrodes as previously described. After finishing the weight measurement, a "beep-beep" will sound and the InBody Test begins. The Test runs for about 10 seconds and is finished when a "tu-lu-lu" sounds. Once "End" appears on the screen, step down from the footplate.
If a user's palms and/or soles are dry or callused, he or she may have difficulty testing. Wipe hands and feet with an InBody Tissue for more accurate results.
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- Check Test Results
- When not synced with the App: Turn the dial to enlarge results. Outputs will be displayed for 100 seconds after an InBody Test has completed. If the device is not used within that timeframe, it will turn off. To turn off the device immediately after use, press and hold the dial.
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- When synced with the App: Data will automatically sync between the InBody H20N and InBody App.
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- Understanding InBody Outputs
Body fat mass and muscle mass change with diet and exercise. - Weight : Total body mass
Weight is the total mass of the human body. - Percent Body Fat : Total mass of fat mass divided by total body mass
A person's body fat percentage is the total fat mass divided by the person's weight. It consists of essential body fat and storage body fat. Although the weight is same, the percentages of fat or muscle mass can be different. Therefore, body fat percentage is an essential item for diagnosing obesity. The standard range is 10-20% for men and 18-28% for women. The standard body fat percentage differs for children under 18 depending on their gender and height. - Muscle Mass : Skeletal Muscle Mass
Skeletal muscle represents the majority of muscle tissue and powers movement of the skeleton. Skeletal muscle is innervated by the somatic nervous system and is subject to voluntary control. This is the muscle that is influenced the most by physical activity. - Visceral Fat : Fat surrounding the major organs
Fat around organs is shown in levels between 1 and 20. People with visceral fat levels above 10 are considered unhealthy and are at higher risk for diseases like heart disease, cancer and sleep apnea.
Troubleshooting
- Error Message
The InBody displays an error message on the LCD screen if a disruption occurs. - Error messages caused by incorrect testing posture
If the following error messages appear, do not put your socks or stockings on.
Check your testing posture and try again.
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- Error messages caused by internal malfunction of the InBody H20N
If the following error messages appear, please contact InBody.
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- Solving Simple Problems
If the problem still persists, please contact InBody.
The power does not turn on after pressing the dial
A1. This can happen when the batteries are dead. Replace the batteries.
A2. This can happen when the batteries are not inserted correctly. Remove the batteries and make sure the electrodes are in the correct spots.
Weight is not measured and the screen displays a scrolling rectangle.
A1. Tap the footplate to turn on the device. Once 0.0 appears on the LCD screen step on the footplate and measure weight.
A2. This can happen when the batteries are not inserted correctly. Remove the batteries and make sure the electrodes are in the correct spots.
Weight is inaccurate
A1. Tap the footplate to turn on the device. Once 0.0 appears on the LCD screen after 2-3 seconds, try again.
A2. The weight can be inaccurate if you use the device on carpet or a mattress. Place the device on a flat, hard surface.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If your question is not listed here, please contact InBody.
Q1. The InBody Test results vary. Why is there a difference in outcomes?
A. If you are standing with incorrect posture, outcomes will vary. Make sure your hands and feet are come in contact with the electrodes properly. Maintain this posture until the Test is complete.
If you have dry hands and/or feet, clean them with an InBody Tissue before testing. InBody recommends testing during the same time of day, under the same conditions for accuracy.
Q2. What is the normal range of visceral fat level?
A. Visceral fat level is InBody's method of level display which leveled cross section of visceral fat from 1 to 20. For adults, it is normal if visceral fat level is below 10. The lower the visceral fat level, the better.
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What is the standard range of body fat percentage?
Gender | Low | Standard | High |
Man | below 10% | 10 - 20% | over 20% |
Woman | below 18% | 18 - 28% | over 28% |
(Adults over 18)
What does my InBody Ranking mean?
A. Your InBody Ranking is based off a formula that compares your weight, muscle mass, and body fat mass. A person with a high body fat percentage would have a lower score than a person with a lower body fat percentage. Lose body fat mass to see your ranking increase.
Q5. What if the user does not know his or her height?
A. Height is important for obtaining accurate InBody Test results. Measure the user on a stadiometer for best results.
Q6. If the user's thighs or armpits touch, would that affect the test results?
A. Yes. If the user's thighs or armpits touch, have him or her wear a light short sleeve shirt and shorts to obtain more accurate results.
Q7. How do you make the results stay on the screen longer?
A. InBody Test results are shown on the LCD screen for 100 seconds. If you want to see it for a longer period of time, turn the dial.
Specifications
Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) Measurement Items | Bioelectrical Impedance(Z): 10 Impedance measurements are taken by using two(2) different frequencies (20kHz, 100kHz) in each of the five (5) segments (right arm, left arm, body, right leg, left leg) |
Electrode Method | Tetrapolar 8-Point Tactile Electrode Methods |
Testing Method | Direct Segmental Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Method, DSM-BIA type |
Body Composition Calculation Method | No Empirical Estimation |
Outputs (LCD Screen) | Weight, Percent Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Visceral Fat Level |
Applied Rating Current | 100㎂ |
Power Consumption | DC 6V(1.5V AA battery 4 EA) |
Display Type | Customized LCD |
Dimension | 310.3 (W) × 356.4 (L) × 58.3 (H): mm |
Weight | 2.7 kg |
Testing Time | Within 8 seconds after measuring impedance |
Operation Environment | 10 - 40°C, 30 - 75%RH, 70 - 106kPa |
Storage Environment | -20 - 70°C, 10 - 80%RH, 50 - 106kPa (No condensation) |
Testing Weight Range | 10 - 150 ㎏ |
Height Range | 50 - 300 ㎝ |
* Specifications may change without prior notice.
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