Futrex Body Fat and fitness Analyzer -5500A/WL User Manual

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FUTREX

-5500A/WL

BODY FAT AND FITNESS ANALYZER

FUTREX INC.

6 Montgomery Village Avenue

Suite 620

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Version 1.0

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Page 1 ’ USER S MANUAL ® FUTREX -5500A/WL BODY FAT AND FITNESS ANALYZER FUTREX INC. 6 Montgomery Village Avenue Suite 620 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Version 1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
General Specifications ... 38 Keypad Description ... 39 Note: FUTREX CAUTIONS THE USER AND/OR INDIVIDUAL TESTED TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY NUTRITION AND/OR EXERCISE PROGRAM. Copyright © 2003 FUTREX, INC. FUTREX-5000A/WL USER’S MANUAL...
Page 3: Appearance And Part Names
Appearance and Part Names Optical Light Wand AC Adapter Futrex-5500A/WL Standard Biceps Light Shield RS-232 Cable Fitness Bodyometry™ Locator Wheel Software...
Page 4: Preparation
Preparation 1) Battery Installation Insert 6 1.5V “AA” size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment located on the rear of the Main Body. Be sure the batteries are oriented as indicated in the battery compartment. NOTE: Batteries must be alkaline type. Other types will not work. 2) Light Wand Connect the Light Wand Cable to the connector jack located on the right hand side of the Main Body.
Page 5: Printer Paper Installation
Printer Paper Installation Remove the clear plastic cover from the printer. Start feeding the paper into the slit inside the Paper Roll Compartment by pressing the PAPER FEED key. NOTE: The paper must be thermal paper and cut square prior to inserting...
Page 6 3.) Pre-Adolescent Children (5-12) When age is entered, the FUTREX-5500A/ZL automatically sets the instrument to the proper calibration (e.g. if you entered the subject’s age as 14 during the Body Fat Measurement Sequence (page 7), the FUTREX-5500A/ZL will use its Adolescent calibration to determine percent body fat).
Page 7 Therefore, this shield should always be used when estimating percent body fat. The FUTREX-5500A/WL is ready to start the body fat estimation sequence. 4.) The printer will ask “Athletic Cal: 1 = Yes, 2 = No” If the desire is to measure an athlete between the ages of 13 and 23, press the “1”...
Page 8 The printer will ask “ENTER # SITES: 1 or 3”. There are two alternative measurement methods. • One Site Measurement - The measurement is on the midpoint biceps of the dominant arm (the arm used for writing). NOTE: If “1” is pressed, skip the following and go to Step 5. •...
Page 9 Press ENTER to start the body fat estimation sequence. Enter Weight in lbs. or kg. (refer to page 29 to switch between English and Metric Units). Press ENTER. Enter Height in inches or cm. Printer will show MEASURE BICEPS. Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm (see page 15 for locating exact measurement point) NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO: Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand directly toward the shoulder.
Page 10 Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps. Press GREEN BUTTON on the Light Wand. The display will flash a decimal point, then the number “1b”. Place Light Wand firmly on Triceps of same arm (see page 16 for exact measurement point). NOTE: Aim silver stripe directly toward the shoulder.
Page 11 Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Key (not asked if the subject is bewteen the ages of 5 and 17). There are many methods for measuring Frame Size. Futrex does not recommend any specific method but does offer two...
Page 12 Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only: e.g. 68 in. is acceptable). Refer to page 29 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER. Enter F.I.T. Value (not asked if the subject is bewteen the ages of 5 and 17). The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject’s Physical Activity Rating.
Page 13 Enter Time Value. Press ENTER. TIME NOTE: You may customize how the FUTREX-5500A/WL asks the F.I.T. Questions. See Page 27 for details. Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm as shown below: (see page 15 for locating exact estimation point).
Page 14 To Repeat the Measurement Sequence - Press ENTER and follow the steps outlined under 5-16. OFF Message - An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5500A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit off if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again.
Page 15: Selecting The Biceps Measurement Site
Selecting the Measurement Site Prior to conducting the actual body composition analysis, you should locate the proper measurement site at the biceps of the dominant arm. 1) Have the test subject hold his/her arm straight out, with the elbow locked, and the palm of the hand facing up towards the ceiling.
Page 16 Selecting the Triceps Measuring Site (for use with 3-site test using the athletic calibration) 1) Have the test subject bend his/her arm at a 90 degree angle, then using a tape measure or ruler of adequate length, measure from the top of shoulder to the tip of elbow. 2) The measurement point will be half way between these two points.
Page 17 The FUTREX-5500A/WL has been carefully calibrated to provide body fat estimations. The calibration is traceable to the generally accepted hydrostatic procedure. However, some users may desire to have the FUTREX-5500A/ZL estimations traceable to their own laboratory. For those users the following adjustment procedure is provided: Turn unit on.
Page 18: Estimating Relative Fat Distribution
Remove Light Wand from the Optical Standard. The FUTREX-5500A/WL is ready to estimate relative body fat. The display will show “1.” Place the Light Wand in the Light Shield and place firmly on the body part where you want to estimate the “Relative Fat.”...
Page 19 6 and 7. OFF Message - An OFF Message will appear and the FUTREX-5500A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and then ON again.
Page 20: Date Function
Displaying the Date The FUTREX-5500AWL allows you to display the date on each printed test result. The default setting from the factory is to not display the date. If you wish to display the date, you must first activate that feature: 1) Switch the instrument “ON.”...
Page 21: Connecting The Futrex To A Computer
Connecting the Futrex to a Computer The FUTREX-5500A/WL allows you to communicate with a PC to make use of software that is included with your FUTREX-5500A/ WL. In order to connect to the PC, you must use the RS-232 cable that was included with your instrument.
Page 22: Printout Programs
Printout Programs Using its built-in thermal printer, the FUTREX-5500A/WL can provide two analysis programs for Adult User’s only: • Fitness Analysis (Also available using the optional Epson Printer Kit. See page 20 for details.) • Update Analysis • Youth Fitness Analysis...
Page 23 To Estimate Percent Body Fat - Turn the FUTREX-5500A/WL OFF and then ON again. OFF Message - An OFF Message will appear and the FUTREX-5500A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and then ON again.
Page 24 “Use Previous Data; 1 = YES, 2 = NO”. If you type in “NO” (i.e. “2”), follow the Fitness Analysis Procedure described on page 18 starting with Step 5. If “YES” (i.e. “1”) was typed in, the FUTREX-5500A/WL will use the data from the last person that was measured and the instrument’s printer will ask: •...
Page 25 Update Fitness Analysis This printout (for Adult Users only) allows you to compare your previous weight and percent body fat with your current values. It is available only from the FUTREX-5500A/WL’s built in thermal printer. To Obtain an Update Analysis Printout: Turn Power Switch ON.
Page 26 To Estimate Percent Body Fat - turn the FUTREX-5500A/WL OFF and then ON again. OFF Message - An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5500A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and then ON again.
Page 27: Youth Fitness Analysis
Press ENTER. Refer to page 29 to switch between English and Metric units. Enter Current Weight in lb. or kg. Press ENTER. Enter Current Percent Body Fat. This is the percentage value recently obtained by the FUTREX-5500A/WL. Press ENTER. The complete Youth Fitness Analysis will be printed.
Page 28: Color Fitness Analysis Reports
“Use Previous Data; 1 = YES, 2 = NO”. If you type in “NO” (i.e. “2”), follow the Fitness Analysis Procedure described on page 18 starting with Step 5. If “YES” (i.e. “1”) was typed in, the FUTREX-5500A/WL will use the data from the last person that was measured and the instrument’s printer will ask: •...
Page 29: Function Mode
If “F1 1” is displayed, Metric Units are being used (kg/cm). To Change Between Units Press either “0” or “1” and the display will show the change. Press ENTER if this is correct. To Exit the Function Mode, turn the FUTREX-5500A/WL OFF.
Page 30 F2 - Selection Calorie Limit Mode The Fitness Analysis Program can be operated in two different calorie modes. The first mode allows the FUTREX-5500A/WL to calculate the subject’s daily caloric intake. The second mode allows the subject to enter his/her daily caloric intake value.
Page 31 F3 - Use of Dotson-Davis Equations After entering the Function Mode: Press “3.” The display will show either “F3 0” or “F3 1”. If “F3 0” is displayed, the Dotson-Davis Equation will be used. If “F3 1” is displayed, the Dotson-Davis Equation will be omitted from the Body Fat Estimation Program. To Change Between Equations: Press either “0”...
Page 32 F.I.T. settings for each configuration: * NOTE: If you select this configuration, you will be prompted by the FUTREX-5500A/WL to pre-set the F.I.T. levels once you have set both F5 and F6 to “1.” You will see the following output from the printer: F.I.T.
Page 33 To Exit the Function Mode, turn the unit OFF. F8 - Data Stream This function allows the FUTREX-5500A/WL measured data to be sent to an external PC computer that is utilizing Futrex’s Bodyometry™ software or other compatible software. After entering the Function Mode: Press “8”...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM 1) Display shows “LOBAT” 2) Display shows “1999.9” or “-1999.9” PROBABLE CAUSE Batteries are low a) Bad connection between Light Wand and Probe Socket b) Too much/too little light CORRECTIVE MEASURES a) Replace batteries (Refer to page 4). a) Be sure the Light Wand is properly inserted into to Probe Socket b) Be sure the Light Wand is properly...
Page 35 PROBLEM 3) Bad Repeatability PROBABLE CAUSE a) Inconsistent Measurement Technique b) Incorrect Zero Adjustment Procedure c) Not measuring at the proper location on the arm CORRECTIVE MEASURES a) Ensure that there us enough pressure applied between the Light Wand and the subject’s arm b) When taking a measurement, ensure that the Silver Stripe on the Light Shield is...
Page 36 PROBLEM 4) Unusually high body fat estimates (40-50%) 5) Printer Stops PROBABLE CAUSE a) Too much light present during the measurement. a) Low batteries. b) Bad battery contact. c) Bad AC connection. CORRECTIVE MEASURES a) Do not lift the Light Wand from the subject’s biceps until a “2”...
Page 37 PROBLEM 6) Print is too light or does not print. 7) Printer prints black lines. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-301-733-9368 PROBABLE CAUSE a) Printing on wrong side of the paper. b) Wrong type of printer paper. c) Print head is dirty. a) Low batteries.
Page 38: General Specifications
General Specifications MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE • Estimation Principle: • Estimation Range: PRINTER OUTPUT • Fitness Analysis • Update Analysis • Color Printer • Physical Rating SERIAL PORT: USER “ID” SEQUENCE: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: Near Infrared Interactance Technique based on technology from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Page 39: Keypad Description
Keypad Descriptions Summary: Key Name ZERO ADJUST : When the Display shows “Sd”, insert the probe firmly into the “Optical Standard”, and press this key to automatically calibrate the unit. SELECT PROGRAM: This key is pressed prior to the Program Keys in order to select one of the “Computation Programs”.
Page 40 Printed In U.S.A.

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