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- Page 1 Body Composition Analyzer InstructIon manual SC-240 Thank you for purchasing the TANITA Body Composition Analyzer. For optimum performance and safety, please read this manual carefully, and keep it handy for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This equipment is electronic device. Please dispose of this equipment appropriately as not the general household waste but electronic equipment. Please follow a regional regulation when you dispose of this. Applications • The TANITA Body Composition Analyzer is indicated for use in the measurement of weight and impedance, and the estimation of body mass index (BMI), total body fat percentage, total body water percentage and weight, muscle mass (skeletal and smooth), physique rating, bone mass, visceral fat rating with healthy range, basal metabolic rate (BMR), metabolic age, and target body fat percentage with predicated weight and fat mass, using BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). The device is indicated for use for healthy children 5-17 years old... -
Page 3: Safety Notes
Safety Notes Caution Symbols Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential hazards when using this equipment. Ignoring these Caution Symbols may result in serious injury, or damage to the product. Please be sure to review before proceeding with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury if the product is mishandled or instructions are ignored. - Page 4 Safety Notes (continued) • For the SC-240; Ensure you use the original AC adapter. Using an AC adapter other than the original one may cause malfunction. Do not insert or remove the plug by the cable. This device should only be used by healthy adults and children over the age of 5 who engage in active, moderately active or inactive lifestyles.
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Page 5: Usage Conditions
• Measurement is sometimes impossible on a surface that is strongly vibrating. In this case, please move the equipment onto a surface with little vibration. • Do not take measurements while using transmitters, such as cellular phone, which may affect readings. • Measurement of body composition of pregnant women may result in inaccurate readings. <Usage Conditions> Temperature Range for Use : 41°F to 95°F/ 5°C to 35°C Relative Humidity : 30% - 80% (without condensation) <Storage Conditions> Temperature Range of Environment : 14°F to 122°F/ -10°C to 50°C Range of Relative Humidity : 10% - 90% (without condensation) -
Page 6: Part Names & Accessories
Part Names & Accessories Display Electrode Adjustable feet Platform BatteryBox Accessories I nstruction manual ( this book) AC adapter Adjustable feet... -
Page 7: Names And Functions Of Display Panel & Operation Keys
Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys ON / OFF key : turn the power ON / OFF Mode selection key : Select Body composition analyzer / Weigh scale PT / CE : Set preset tare / Clear input values : Increase numerical values DOWN : Decrease numerical values Enter / Zero reset : Enter input value / Scale reset to zero / Mode setting NET : Indicates that the clothes weight is input : Indicates that the Weight Only (Scale) Mode Weight Only Weight Lock : Indicates that the Weight is locking Weight Lock Mode : Indicates that the Weight Lock function is activated : Indicates that the age is input Age Height : Indicates that the height is input : Indicates that the measuring start Step On <Symbols and their Meanings>... -
Page 8: Preparation (Power Supply)
Preparation (Power supply) <Using batteries> • Please change the batteries LR6 (AA) carefully to avoid dropping them on your feet. • Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity / . If the polarity is incorrect, then the batteries may leak and damage the equipment. -
Page 9: Various Setting
Various setting Call up the setting mode. Press to turn on the power. Press for 1 second. SET 0 is displayed. Select the setting items. 1) by 2) and key. SET1 Set ON / OFF of the beep sound. (0.off or 1.on, default: 1.on) SET2 Set ON / OFF of the athlete selection. (0.off or 1.on, default: 1.on) SET3 Set the automatic acceptance time when inputting. (input range 0-9 seconds, default: 5 seconds) * “0” automatic acceptance function deactivate. SET4 Set the automatic power off time. (0, 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes, default: 5 minutes) * “0” automatic power off function deactivate. SET5 Set the unit. -
Page 10: How To Use (Mode Selection)
How to use (Mode selection) Press to turn on the power. Model name is displayed. is displayed (Body composition analyzer). Mode is selected by key. Body composition mode ( P.11) Scale mode ( P.14) Scale / BMI mode ( P.16) Scale / Weight lock mode ( P.15) -
Page 11: How To Use (Body Composition Mode)
How to use (Body composition mode) Press to turn on the power. Check that the Body composition analyzer mode is selected ( P.10). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and a clear the input. Select the Body type and Gender. 1) by 2) and a return to previous status. - Page 12 How to use (Body composition mode) (continued) Input the age 1) by 2) and a return to previous status Input the height 1) by 2) and a return to previous status...
- Page 13 How to use (Body composition mode) Step on the platform with bare feet, after “Step on” flashing. <Body fat %> <Body weight> Measurement completion. <BMI> <Total body water %> a Clear the displayed result...
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Page 14: How To Use (Scale Mode)
How to use (Scale mode) Press to turn on the power. Check that the Weight only mode is selected ( P.10). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and a clear the input. Step on the platform, after “Step on” flashing. Measurement completion. -
Page 15: How To Use (Scale / Weight Lock Mode)
How to use (Scale / Weight lock mode) Activation of Weight lock function. Press to turn on the power. Check that the Weight only mode (Weight lock mode) is selected P.10). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and a clear the input. Step on the platform, after “Step on”... -
Page 16: How To Use (Scale / Bmi Mode)
How to use (Scale / BMI mode) Press to turn on the power. Check that the BMI mode is selected P.10). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and a clear the input. Input the height 1) by 2) and a return to previous status Step on the platform, after “Step on” flashing. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting - Please check the following before asking for repair. Symptom Please check Impedance measurement error • Measure with bare feet. • When the soles of your feet are dry, drop water for about 0.5 ml with the attached dropper on the electrodes before measurement. • Check the input information. Zero point error How to • Turn off the power, and remove the items... -
Page 18: Various Criteria
Various criteria What is body fat percentage? (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. Underfat : below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems. 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. - Page 19 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: T he 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. - What is visceral fat rating? (applicable age 18 - 99) This feature indicates the rating of visceral fat in your body.
- Page 20 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. HOW DOES A TANITA BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER CALCULATE BMR? 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.
- Page 21 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) Weight (kg) Less than 110 lb 110lb - 165 lb...
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Page 22: Connection With A Personal Computer
• Please provide your own cable as necessary as none are included. USB cable : A - Type 4 - pin (male) - B - Type 4 - pin (male) • You must install the necessary driver onto your PC, available download from http://www.tanita.com or on the enclosed CD-Rom. - Page 23 - Transmit data Transmission Data is output immediately after measurement regardless of the status of the receiving equipment (personal computer, etc.). Therefore the receiving equipment needs to be ready to accept the data before measuring. (1) Output example (in the case to kg unit) Note •...
- Page 24 ˜1 1 byte fixed length Control data ˜2 1 byte fixed length Model number “XXXXXX” 8 bytes fixed length (“SC-240”) Serial number “XXXXXXXX” 10 bytes fixed length Body type 0 or 2 1 byte fixed length (0: Standard 2: Athletic)
- Page 25 Impedance (50 kHz) XXXX.X 5-6 bytes variable length (increments 0.1) Checksum 2 bytes fixed length Output sample Standard, Male, 30 years old, Height 67.0 in {0, 16, ~0, 1, ~1, 1, ~2, 1, MO, “SC-240”, SN, “00000003”, Bt, 0, GE, 1, AG, 30, Hi, 67.0, Pt, 0.0, Wp, 182.2, FW, 18.7, fW, 34.0, MW, 148.2, mW, 140.8, sW, 19, bW, 7.4, wW, 105.6, ww, 58.0, MI, 28.5, Sw, 140.4, OV, 29.8, IF, 6, rb, 8247, rB, 1971 ,rJ, 12, rA, 29, ZF, 372.8, CS, 2A...
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Page 26: Technical Notes
Fat within the body allows almost no electricity to pass through, while electricity passes rather easily through water, much of which is found in muscles. The degree of difficulty with which electricity passes through a substance is known as the electrical resistance, and the percentage of fat and other body constituents can be inferred from measurements of this resistance. The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer measures body composition using a constant current source with a high frequency current (50 kHz, 90 µA). The 8 electrodes are positioned so that electric current is supplied from the electrodes on the tips of the toes of both feet, and voltage is measured on the heel of both feet. The current flows into the upper limbs or lower limbs, depending on the body part(s) to be measured. - Page 27 - What is the visceral fat? Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) has been associated with increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Accordingly, knowing and periodically checking the estimated VAT accumulation serves as one factor of a number of factors in assessing the prevention of lifestyle related diseases. Tanita has developed the technology for measuring the VAT accumulation risk through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in comparison with image analysis applied to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in addition to the established technology for measuring the percent of body fat. The VAT accumulation risk is calculated by estimating the VAT area by the BIA method on the basis of MRI image processing. This method has a higher correlation than the estimation of the VAT accumulation risk based on BMI or abdominal circumference (waist circumference), allowing estimation that corresponds more precisely to individuals.
- Page 28 Technical notes (continued) - Factors giving errors in measurement In the BIA method, impedance is measured and the body composition is calculated based on the value. It is known that impedance changes by the amount of the total body water that occupies about 60% of weight and the change in its distribution and temperature change. Therefore, for the purpose of research or for daily repeating of measurements, the measurement conditions must be kept constant. Measurement under the changing conditions of temperature and total body water...
- Page 29 Inter-day changes The diagrams below offer examples of actual measurements made of inter-day changes. A study was done to determine the degree of change in the impedance between the feet during dehydration; the first two days represent a normal daily routine, while in the latter two days a state of dehydration was induced using a sauna.
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Page 30: Specifications
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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