BodyMetrix™ Personal System User's Guide
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1. A PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE A Important Operating Instructions Intended Use The BodyMetrix Personal System is only intended to be used on generally healthy adults and children 6 or older and is not for diagnosis of disease or condition For more information please review Page 4 of this User s Guide Environment TM B O re M at r X Operating Temperature 0 to 60 Celsius Operating Humidity 5 to 95 Operating Altitude 0 3500 meters By intelaMetrix Power Requirements USB Cable 2 5 Watts 5V and maximum 500 mAmps Computer Requirements Windows operating system Windows XP or later 32 or 64 bit 1 GB RAM USB Port Device Model Number BX2000 Personal BodyMetrix Personal System Windows Operating System D d BodyMetrix System User s Guide U se r S G u l gt Copyright 2005 2011 IntelaMetrix Inc Table of Contents IOICSTIONS TOC USE naaraana 4 TUS Cell INS SOT EWN enian aaa a a a 5 Using the BodyMetrix System cccccssssseccccseseccececeeeseceeseaeseceeseeaeees 6 HOME aea hee cago ea brea nate alee Aldi Onl va ae caerne N 6 Administrator Options cccccccsssssccccceessececcaeeecceseeeeeceeeseseneeeeseeees 7 Measuring Body Fat Percentage c cccccccssseccecceseecceseeeeeceeseaeeeeees 9 Analyzing Body Fat Assessments ccccccsssseceeceeeseeceseeesseeeeseaees 11 Trends and Reviewing Progress vcicsecsssdacducasrcsioaacrasnwerecarsenasen2. However if you want to directly back up the database you need to navigate to the folder C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Intelametrix and copy the folder BVP to your backup storage media DO NOT move or tamper with the database file as it may cause problem with the software for future use What is the difference between Beginner and Advanced measurement modes In Beginner mode the software has you do two measurements per side and possibly a third if there is a significant variance In Advanced mode you do not need to even click Measure Point you can just position the BodyMetrix and press the measure button Why does the waist measurement seem incorrect It is one of the few locations where there are two layers of fat The first layer is the superficial fat and the second layer is the deep adipose fat The two layers are separated by a border or interface called a fascia Sometimes the software picks the fascia instead of the actual fat muscle interface The fascia is generally the first large peak in the measurement This occurs rarely please manually override by clicking on the second large peak on the graph If you continue to have this problem you may want to change the Athletic Type For example change from Athletic to Non Athletic mere we Care and Maintenance To insure the proper care and maintenance of your BodyMetrix System always remember to do the following NEVER use the device if the device or
3. a wall or mountain and comes back to your ear If you time how long it takes for you to hear the echo you can calculate how far away the reflecting object is The BodyMetrix System generates an ultrasound signal that travels through tissue and then records the reflected signal Continuing the echo analogy the BodyMetrix device plays the role of your mouth and your ear Ultrasound waves travel in tissue and strong reflections occur at the boundary of different tissue types for example fat muscle and muscle bone iz 16 2 24 28 32 36 40 44 52 56 6l Thickness mm Intelemetix 2009 The graph above shows a typical measurement The horizontal axis corresponds to the thickness or depth of tissue and the vertical axis is the reflected signal The first peak is the fat muscle boundary The smaller peaks are different interfaces which can include connective tissue or fat in the muscle layer The last peak is the muscle bone interface since ultrasound does not penetrate It s important to note that the BodyMetrix measures the true tissue thickness unlike calipers which measure a Skin fold thickness which can be anywhere from 1 to 3 times the true fat thickness 44 Trends and Reviewing Progress The Trends page allows you to track changes in your body weight body composition and fat thickness at individual sites as shown below The measured values can be added to the graph by checking the box Show Values Dates can
4. be adjusted using the drop down calendars Click on the Full Report button to print or view a report Godyview Personal John Smith s Profile F Home O Body Composition Trends Full Report Activity Calculator Your Weight Your Body Fat 1 oann oann Oane O27 277 OZ Anani oann arni anari em aw awe moo 1 320 ooo moma 00002 oanrni 09100 Click on the Activity Calculator button to get a more accurate estimate of your calorie burn 12 Activity Calculator The Activity Calculator is an accurate tool for calculating your activity modified Basal Metabolic Rate The activity adjusted BMR gives an accurate estimate of the average number of calories you need to consume per day to maintain your current weight Bodyview Activity Calculator Activities hours per week Your Activities Time Sleeping g lt gt No Activity Lying dewn totaly relaxed but not sleeping this is your basal metabolis rate cr oasal energy expenditure Very Light Sitting studying taking litte waking or other activities Light Typing leaching leb shop work some walking oo al a lt gt Moderate Walking jogging gardening type job Heavy Heavy marua labor such s digging tree felling climbing irtelametrix 2009 Exceptionally Heavy Fitness oriented cycling or siniler vigorous activities weight traning aerobic dance Sports Vigorous sports compettion such as foctball racquetball tennis or other
5. which covers the science behind the BodyMetrix System You can view the videos and user manual at a later time by clicking on the help icon on the top right of the screen If you click exit the software will open up to the Home page Using the BodyMetrix System Before starting the BodyView software make sure the BodyMetrix is plugged into the USB port as described in the previous section The Green light should be on to indicate the device is connected To start the BodyView software go to the desktop and double click on the BodyView Personal icon It may take a few seconds to load the software After it has the Homepage will appear Home The Home page allows user to open existing profiles by simply clicking on the Open Existing Profile button To open a profile click open or double click on the profile name Bodyview Personal Home Welcome to Bodyview Personal 5 Create New Profile Open Existing Profile Aonmds Perdi niolaMeira J509 Administrator Options To access the Administrator options click on the Administrator label on the bottom left hand side of the Home page Bodyview Security A dialog box will appear asking for a password The password can be changed once you have gained access The default password is 123 O C Under the General options tab you can change from US to Metric Units change the Measuring Mode from Beginner to Advanced enable touch screen and select dif
6. SEQUENTIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 1 YEAR FROM ORIGINAL PURCHASE This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the above limitations may not apply to you 25 26 27 For questions please call 1 925 606 7044 Or email support intelametrix com IntelaMetr x IntelaMetrix Inc 6246 Preston Ave Livermore CA 94551 USA www intelametrix com
7. cord is broken or damaged NEVER use the device if the device is wet NEVER use the device on an open sore or cut DO NOT use abrasive or harsh chemicals to clean the device DO NOT drop the device as it may cause damage to it DO NOT store the device near a heat source or subject it to high temperatures humidity or direct sunlight as in may cause damage ALWAYS use an antiseptic wipe or cloth with 70 isopropyl alcohol in between uses Failure to do so may result in void of warranty Symbols Manufacturer Warning Contact Us If you have any problems with your BodyMetrix System please contact IntelaMetrix Support IntelaMetrix Inc 6246 Preston Ave Livermore CA 94551 USA 1 925 606 7044 support intelametrix com 24 Limited 1 Year Warranty The BodyMetrix Personal System and BodyMetrix BX2000 device is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase under normal use The warranty extends only to original retail purchaser If the product becomes defective during the warranty period please contact IntelaMetrix Inc for repairs or replacement The warranty DOES NOT cover products damaged by the following Accident misuse abuse or alteration Servicing by unauthorized persons Use of unauthorized accessories Any other condition beyond our control INTELAMETRIX INC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CON
8. eated that shows the tissue structure along the complete scan region The screen below shows an example of a scan along a thigh from the midpoint to the knee By clicking and dragging to produce a rectangle you can determine thickness measurements which are displayed in the measurement area Scan Point Measurement Thigh 44 7 mm Tissue Cross Section E E 2 T ntelametriz 2011 15 Interpreting Scans It is necessary to know how to interpret a body scan to take full advantage of this feature The image represents a cross sectional view through the tissue along the scan area Interfaces are found where the signal is strong In the color scale used for the images white represent a strong signal then light blue then black So generally white areas indicate a tissue interface In the image below a thigh was scanned from the midpoint to near the knee cap The first strong signal as indicated by the white feature red track is the interface between the fat and muscle You can see that the fat layer varies from 12 4 to 10 mm along the thigh For most anatomical sites the bone interface is generally the last strong signal feature as shown for the thigh The strong signal within the total muscle layer is the interface between the two main muscle groups in the thigh Since the scan ends near the knee the total muscle thickness decreases as the device is moved closer to the knee cap Although a good understanding o
9. epth that will be imaged The Scan Speed control adjusts how quickly the tissue cross section image is updated left to right For long tissue scans lower the scan speed Ideally you want to fill the tissue cross section screen with the full scan Sodyview Personal John Smith s Profile f home Body Compostion scan Scan Point Measurement Bicep 41 6 mm infens y 120 Measurement Data Y Y Y Y Y Y Y y y y nese nvoonrnrTFez 8 2 82 eS Depth ram rteleetric 2011 Marimum Depth 60 0mm Track Interface Clear Track Save Image Compare Images IntelaMet ix To perform a scan Step 1 Apply approximately a quarter size amount of gel to the BodyMetrix device this is a larger amount then you would use for a single point measurement Step 2 Place the device on the skin at the desired starting position and slide it along the skin to evenly spread the gel over the complete section that you 14 want to scan Now slide the device back up to the starting point and repeat this back and forth motion if necessary to make sure you have a smooth and slippery track Now when back at the start position press the measurement button and slowly slide the device along the skin until you get to the end of the scan section Ideally how fast you slide the device and the scan speed are adjusted to allow the image to completely fill the Scan panel Step 3 When the scan is complete a cross sectional image will be cr
10. extencec play sports activities All Out Training Exiremey high intensity weight training with little rest between sels or exercses Time View Calories View Your BMR 2572 8 kcal day Extended Maximum Effort Exiremey high intensty and high duration sports competition such as triathior cross country sking or marathon FEREN To use the Activity Calculator enter the number of hours per week you devote to each activity category Note that the calculator automatically modifies the No Activity number of hours to add up to a complete week Each category has a list of qualifying activities which should provide a good guide for your selection The breakdown of activities can then be viewed by time or by calories burned The calculator uses the Katch McArdle formula which estimates the metabolic rate by using only lean mass For this reason it is important that an accurate body composition assessment is performed before using the Activity Calculator ie Scans The BodyMetrix System can also be used to capture cross sectional images of specific areas of interest This feature can be used to accurately track fat loss and muscle gain The scan page below shows a scan of a male bicep The important controls on this page are the ntensity which controls how the signal is amplified the higher the intensity the stronger the signal reflection and consequently the deeper you can image The Maximum Depth control determines the maximum d
11. f ultrasound and cross sectional imaging is an asset Comparing scans is an easier process and can be used to monitor change in fat and muscle directly Depth mm 16 Tracking Features on Scans It is possible to annotate scans and accurately measure tissue structure and thickness The screen below shows how interfaces can be automatically tracked to highlight layers on scans To annotate a feature first click on the Track Interface button and then click the mouse on the feature to be tracked on the image For example on the image below the mouse was clicked at the center on the first white feature which is the fat muscle interface The software then followed that feature to produce the first red track showing fat thickness If satisfied with the track results click Stop Tracking If unsatisfied click the mouse on other sections of the feature to force the automatic tracking to go through each click points It is possible to track multiple interfaces to measure tissue thickness For example to measure muscle thickness you can track the muscle bone interface as shown below To save the scan click the Save Image button when satisfied with the scan and tracked features To remove the last track simply click Clear Track Tissue Cross Section Intelametrix 2 Track Interface Clear Track Compare Images 17 Comparing Scans To compare any two saved scans simply drag the desired Saved Image to the displa
12. ferent skins to change the color scheme You can also change the default password by clicking Change Administrator Password and enter a new password BodyView Administrator Options Measuring Units Measuring Mode Choose measuring units for Demo Mode Choose Measuring Mode US Lbs Inches Beginner Mode C Metric Kg Cm C Advanced Mode Miscellaneous Skin Management Choose a skin from the list Classic z Touch screen enabled _ Change Administrator Password GENERAL Manage Profiles The Manage Profiles tab allows you to delete profiles and produce group summaries Creating a New Profile To create a new profile simply click on the Create New Profile button to display the following input screen Enter your name birth date gender weight height in the selected measurement units Ibs amp inches or kg amp cm Make sure you also select the appropriate athletic type The athletic type options are Elite Athletic and Non Athletic Bodyv ew Personal Create New Profile oa EEEL r sso ine Choosing an Athletic Type The Athletic Type provides additional information which is used by the BodyView to correctly process the ultrasound signal It s important that you select the correct athletic type using the following guideline e Elite individuals generally have good muscle definition six pack abs and little excess fat they generally exercise regularly and can include smal
13. l frame e g marathon runners to large frame individuals body builder You can always change the athletic type once the profile has been created e Athletic individuals do NOT look overweight and generally exercise occasionally Most people fall into this category e Non Athletic individuals are visibly overweight If in doubt select the more athletic category e g Elite instead of Athletic You will have the opportunity to change the athletic type if necessary When finished Click start to continue 8 Measuring Body Fat Percentage After you have selected or created a profile you will move to the Body Composition page as shown below Sodyview Porson John Smith s Profile Cument Weight HAd lba Body Mass Index EMI Basal Metabolic Rate Height ee Hin BMI Value 26 6 Athletic Type Athletic HMR 1649 keal day BMR with Activity 1549 kcaliday mula used O Measurement Dara mioma Measurement Dant J sites by Jackson amp Pollock sd Activity Live Select Level Ready Point t Masaurement Location Thigh Where to measure Thigh 7 Ee Chest Front of the thigh midway Waist ale benwnen the kree and the crease of the hip SSS SS Oo 4 8 1 1 2 Mm 32 3 a 4 ae Gz oC i k A l i TASH LEED d Wed toni HT J _ Your Body Fat NIA AA l apie Your Body Fat h Your Weight E ieam 2001 UDa rm JARI Ex 0 k 5 Your Acceptable Weight Range laz lbs R c mmendatiins Click on mea
14. measurements change depending on how much pressure apply With normal comfortable pressures there is little effect on the measured fat thickness To study this effect go to the scan and apply the BodyMetrix device to a point of interest and keep the button pressed while you change the applied pressure You should see a very small shift in the fat muscle border 22 Why is the BodyView software indicating Poor Contact The most likely reason is that you didn t apply enough gel or the BodyMetrix was at an angle on the skin not making full contact with the skin Also when sliding the device to average it is important to maintain good contact with the skin DO NOT be afraid to apply a little pressure Can I override fat thickness measurements Yes you can If the automatic fat thickness measured is clearly in error you can override the automatic calculation by stopping the measurement and clicking on the appropriate peak on the Measurement data graph Select the peak you believe is the correct fat muscle border A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm This should rarely be necessary but in some cases clients may have scar tissue within the fat layer that can hide the correct fat muscle border How is Basal Metabolic Rate BMR calculated We use the Katch McCradle formula to calculate BMR How do I backup my database If you perform regular backups of all your documents then the database should automatically be saved
15. ng this slide the device to the measurement site and press the button for 3 5 seconds while sliding the BodyMetrix device about 1 4 of an inch to either side of the start position When sliding the device back and forth make sure you maintain good contact with the skin Typically you would perform the back and forth motion 2 4 times per second or at a rate that is comfortable to do Performing this during the measurement averages the fat thickness over the scan area and provides more consistent measurements Please watch the training video to see the recommended technique Step 3 After the 1 measurement you will be asked to repeat the measurement a second time If the two measurements differ by more then 10 then you will be asked to repeat the measurement for a third time When completed the measured value is automatically entered in the Points List Step 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each of the measurement sites Step 5 After all measurements are complete the software will calculate and display the Body Fat Percentage Step 6 After completing the assessment clean the device with an antiseptic wipe 10 Analyzing Body Fat Assessments The measurement graph displayed on the Measure Screen may look intimidating but if you ve ever heard an echo you re a long way to understanding the graph and how the BodyMetrix System uses ultrasound to measure tissue thickness You hear an echo when sound travels through air and reflects from
16. ource or subject to high temperatures humidity or direct sunlight as damage may be caused ALWAYS use an antiseptic wipe or cloth with 70 isopropyl alcohol to clean the contact surface of the device Installing Software Step 1 Turn on your computer Insert the CD that came with your BodyMetrix An installer should automatically start up If it doesn t automatically start up explore the CD and launch the installer BodyViewPersonalSetup by double clicking on the file Step 2 Follow normal installation wizard steps to fully install the application and BodyMetrix device drivers Step 3 Now plug the BodyMetrix device into the USB port on your computer The green light should go on followed by flashes of a red light and then return to green The hardware installation wizard may appear make sure you select use recommended driver Attaching the driver the first time may take 1 2 minutes NOTE if the BodyMetrix device does not appear as connected when you try to make a measurement you may have to restart your computer Step 4 At this point you can start the BodyView Personal application This will launch the application and if it is your first time you will play a training video An options window as shown below will appear BodyView Personal Help Play Training Video Open Users Manual Play Technical Video You have the option to watch the training video open the user s manual or play a technical presentation
17. p bone To Scan place 1 inch below the iliac crest Press and hold the device measurement button while slowly Scapula Located just below the bottom tip of the sliding horizontally to the right 3 4 inches shoulder blade To Scan place on the bottom tip of the scapula Press and hold the device measurement button while slowly sliding horizontally 3 4 inches to the right Thigh The midpoint the front thigh between the knee and in line with the hip joint To Scan place on the midpoint press and hold the device measurement button while slowing sliding vertically 3 4 inches towards the knee Axilla Located the site below the armpit and level with the bottom of the sternum To Scan place on the axilla Press and holding the button while slowly sliding vertically 3 4 inches towards the hip 19 220 Tricep The midpoint of the back upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow To Scan place on the midpoint press and hold the device measurement button while slowing sliding vertically 3 4 inches down towards the elbow Lower Back The site over the kidneys and 2 inches to the right of the spine To Scan place on site Press and hold the device measurement button while slowly sliding horizontally to the right 3 4 inches towards the hip Calf Inside midpoint on the back of the calf at the point of largest circumference To Scan place on the site Press and hold the device measurement button while
18. slowly sliding vertically 2 3 inches down towards the ankle Chest Halfway between the shoulder and the nipple To Scan place on the axillary line Press and hold the device measurement button while slowly Sliding vertically 3 4 inches towards the nipple 2 94 FAQ s What if my device is damaged and or the device or software is not working Please contact IntelaMetrix Support at 925 606 7044 or support intelametrix com Is the BodyMetrix System safe for children Yes it is safe for use on children However it is intended to be used on children 6 years or older Is the BodyMetrix System safe for pregnant women people with pacemakers or other medical conditions Yes it is safe to use on all healthy individuals Is there a significant difference in the numbers of site use or formulas for calculating Body Fat Percentage Depending on body type there can be a few percent difference between formulas used to measure Body Fat Percentage We recommend that you select one formula and use it regularly to accurately track changes How often should I do assessments and scans It depends on your program but it generally takes a minimum of 4 6 weeks to see a change in body composition How much ultrasound gel should use For Body Fat Percentage assessments we suggest using a 1 4 inch 5 mm diameter sized amount of gel For Scans we suggest using 2 3 times that amount to effectively coat the full scan area Will the
19. surement site and then Measure Point to perho Measurement Tad Eee 30 Pal Finse Mase Te Ie TiS 2 risers 1 PREFERENCES SH OME Oe IntelaMetrin 2008 NOTE The first time you use the BodyMetrix System the software will prompt you to calibrate the device Simply press and hold the button for a few seconds to complete the calibration process To make a measurement you must first select a formula to use In most cases the default 3 point formula is a good option For more accurate assessments formulas with more points can be used e g 7 site Jackson amp Pollock Simply use the drop down menu as shown above to select the desired formula The number of available formulas depends on gender and age The anatomical points used are identical to those used when making skinfold caliper measurements To accurately track change it is important that you always make the measurements at the same location Before starting a new measurement you should clean the device with an antiseptic wipe To make a measurement select the anatomical point and then click on Measure Point to begin the assessment Step 1 Apply a dime sized amount of ultrasound gel to the center of the BodyMetrix device as shown This is usually 2 3 pumps of our ultrasound gel dispenser Step 2 Place the device on the measurement site and move the device to spread the gel uniformly over an area of approximately 2 inches When you have completed doi
20. testne 12 BOGY SCINS aia e A EAA 14 iMterpretne Sans arna a san wtececevenscaeceauenrass 16 Tracking Features on SCANS soararn aE E 17 COMMANING SCANS apea N R 18 Measurement Site and Scan Point GUIdE cccccccssssseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeees 19 FACI Caoir EE O A E eta setouneon uate 22 Cireand Mantenan Cassi cise aul E 24 Hmited Year Wanranty sarana a AN 25 Indications for Use 1 The BodyMetrix BX2000 is indicated for the measurement of localized fat layer thickness and localized muscle layer thickness When used with BodyView software it can be used to estimate total body fat percentage The BX2000 is only intended to be used on generally healthy adults and children 6 or older and is not for diagnosis of a disease or condition 2 The BodyView software is indicated for the calculation of estimated total body fat percentage localized fat layer thickness and localized muscle layer thickness The BodyView software is indicated for calculating Body Mass Index BMI and for estimating Basal Metabolic Rate BMR The BodyView software can track changes in measurements and generate body composition reports Warnings amp Precautions NEVER use the device if the device or cord is broken or damaged NEVER use the device if the device is wet NEVER use the device on an open sore or cut DO NOT use abrasive or harsh chemicals to clean the device DO NOT drop the device as it may damage it DO NOT store the device near a heat s
21. y panel If the scan was saved with tracks then they will also be displayed To remove the tracks from a scan uncheck the Show Tracks check box To maximum depth displayed on the images is determined by the Maximum Depth control To measure the thickness of a tissue layer click on a start point and drag the mouse to an end point The measured thickness will be displayed in the measurement panel directly below the scan To delete a scan select the scan to be deleted and click Delete on your keyboard To print a report of the selected scans click Print Report Bodyview X Sect Compare Print Report g f Cancel Lent Thugh 20090706 10 43 50 Righi Thagh 20090706 10 40 53 Piin i py ae pn RS RR oT i ar wr sss Aa T g La t SF ei 2g f A Measurement Saved mages Waist 4 15 7011 Righe Thigh 262009 Left Thigh262009 ficep 5i112011 sTo Measurement Site and Scan Point Guide Waist Locate 1 inch to the side of the belly button To Scan place on the waist site Press and hold the device measurement button while slowly sliding horizontally right 3 4 inches towards the hip Male amp Female Bicep The midpoint of the upper arm between shoulder and elbow The arm should hang freely and relaxed on the side of the subject To Scan place at midpoint press and hold the device measurement button while slowing sliding vertically down 3 4 inches towards the elbow Hip Located on front top of the hi
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