Omron BF400 User's Manual
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3. Cases When the Calculated Results May Differ from Actual Body changing amounts of water and tissue density within their bodies Growing children Elderly people and post menopausal women People with a fever Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density Body builders or professional athletes Patients undergoing dialysis O00 000 People with swelling 17 5 Using the Unit 5 2 How to Obtain Reliable Results To help ensure reliable results please observe the following points when taking a measurement e Stand upright on the measurement platform with your weight evenly distributed over the electrodes Do not stand on or near the edge of the platform e Try to take measurements at the same time each day e Avoid eating drinking especially alcohol sport exercise or taking a bath sauna before measuring When a stable measurement value cannot be displayed slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again 18 5 Using the Unit 5 3 How to Interpret the Measured Results Body fat percentage Displays the body fat mass as the percentage of body weight Body fat peor tee classification Displays ae 0 e 6 Low 0 Normal High Very High BMI lt 18 5 BMI 18 5 24 9 BMI 25 0 29 9 BMI 2 30 0 21 0 32 9 33 0 38 9 Female 23 0 33 9 34 0 39 9 24 0 35 9 36 0 41 9 8 0
4. may result in incorrect operation of the unit and create a potentially unsafe situation Recommendation is to keep a minimum distance of 7 m Verify correct operation of the device in case the distance is shorter Further documentation in accordance with EN60601 1 2 2001 is available at OMRON Healthcare Europe at the address mentioned in this instruction manual Documentation is also available at www omron healthcare com 615 0084 Japan OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B V EU representative Kruisweg 577 2132 NA Hoofddorp The Netherlands OMRON HEALTHCARE CO LTD Manufacturer 24 Yamanouchi Yamanoshita cho Ukyo ku Kyoto oa www omron healthcare com REP OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD Opal Drive Fox Milne Milton Keynes MK15 ODG United Kingdom OMRON Medizintechnik Handelsgesellschaft mbH John Deere Str 81a 68163 Mannheim Germany www omron medizintechnik de OMRON SANTE FRANCE SAS 14 rue de Lisbonne 93561 Rosny sous Bois Cedex France Subsidiary 24 Made in China
5. the display the unit will automatically turn itself off Your feet pa 3 Your weight is displayed on the display and blinks briefly to indicate that measurement is complete At this point you may step off the measurement platform 4 Push the power switch to turn off the unit 20 6 Error Displays Error Display Your feet were not positioned over the electrodes Correction Make sure that you are standing on the measurement platform correctly and try again The measurement position was not stable or your feet were not placed correctly Remain still and do not move during measurement Feet are too dry Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again The body fat percentage and BMI values are outside the measurement range noted in the specifications on page 23 Check that the registered settings for height age and gender are correct If this error still appears and the height age and gender settings are correct measurements cannot be taken Your feet were not positioned over the electrodes Make sure that you are standing on the measurement platform correctly and try again An operating error has occurred Remove the batteries then reinsert them after waiting for at least one minute Push the power switch to turn the unit on and repeat the measurement If this error still occurs consult your OMRON service representative Yo
6. 19 9 20 0 24 9 11 0 21 9 22 0 27 9 13 0 24 9 25 0 29 9 Gender Based on NIH WHO guidelines for BMI Based on Gallagher et al American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol 72 Sept 2000 BMI BMI is an internationally used index to show the body condition by checking the balance between the height and the weight It is calculated by the following formula BMI in metric weight kg height m height m BMI classification Displays L 3 i H pH BMI Designation by the WHO BMI Classification Bar Less than 18 5 Underweight tore anam COS OOM BNO OPO Owo ona ona RON 18 5 or more and less than 25 0 Normal 25 or more and less than 30 Pre obese 30 or more Obese T roo rao OWW NNN DNNN The above mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by the WHO the World Health Organization 19 5 Using the Unit 5 4 Measuring Weight Only 1 Push the power switch to turn on the unit R genon CAL blinks on the display then the display changes to 0 0 kg Wait until 0 0 kg appears on the display 2 Step onto the measurement platform Make sure that you are standing with your weight evenly distributed on the platform Remain still and do not move until the measurement is complete If you do not step onto the measurement platform within five minutes of 0 0 kg appearing on
7. cator appears on the display and the age setting blinks Enter the information for your age gender and height Step 4 in 4 Setting and Adjusting Personal Data on page 12 Press the A or W buttons to adjust the settings for each category and then press the SET button to confirm each setting After you confirm the setting for height the unit displays the settings for all three settings then 0 0 kg appears on the display 5 Using the Unit Step onto the measurement platform Your feet Make sure that you are bare foot and that the soles of your feet are clean Make sure that your feet are correctly positioned on the electrodes and that you are standing with your weight evenly distributed on the platform Remain still and do not move until the measurement is complete Via A Vi N Make sure that the heels of both feet are on the heel electrodes aly sscaasea Gs ae ewes The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink The indicators in the measurement progress bar at the bottom of the display will gradually appear from left to right After measurement completes your weight is displayed again At this point you may step off the measurement platform After three seconds have passed since your weight was displayed the three measurement results are automatically displayed repeatedly in the following order WEIGHT gt FAT gt BMI gt WEIGHT aga
8. e age setting can be set to between 18 and 80 years the body fat percentage reading will only be displayed for ages between 20 and 79 years Power Supply 4 AA batteries You may also use 4 AA alkaline batteries Battery Life Approximately 1 year when used four times a day Operating Temperature o o and Humidity 10 C to 40 C 30 to 85 RH Storage Temperature o o and Humidity 20 C to 60 C 10 to 95 RH External Dimensions Approximately 310 w x 303 h x 58 d mm Weight Approximately 2 1 kg including batteries Package Contents 4 AA manganese batteries instruction manual warranty card Note Subject to technical modification without prior notice type sF C 0197 This device fulfills the provisions of EC directive 93 42 EEC Medical Device Directive Ci Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the device Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of w
9. ea EH a b E E OR Be ueg Clr will appear in the display and the registered information is deleted from memory Note The stored results for the previous measurement will also be deleted 13 5 Using the Unit 5 1 Taking a Measurement 14 1 Push the power switch to turn on the unit CAL blinks on the display then the display changes to 0 0 kg Wait until 0 0 kg appears on the display 2 Select Personal ID or Guest mode If you have a personal profile Personal ID registered on the unit 1 Press the USER button until the ID number for the personal ID containing your personal profile AN 1 blinks on the display aT Notes e lf an error occurred for the body fat percentage measurement during the previous measurement will be displayed for FAT e lf you want to check the last measurement results press the GUEST MEMORY button while your personal profile blinks on the display The memory indicator is displayed After you check the last measurement results refer to p 15 push the power switch to turn off the unit Press the SET button CAL blinks on the display then the display changes to 0 0 kg Wait until 0 0 kg appears on the display If you do not have a personal profile registered on the unit Guest mode Press the GUEST MEMORY button S j Tm I ire The GUEST indi
10. etting to the desired height 6 Press the SET button to confirm the setting After you confirm the setting for height the unit displays the settings for all three settings then 0 0 kg appears on the display You can now start taking measurements Proceed to Step 3 in 5 1 Taking a Measurement on page 15 Changing the Information for a Personal ID Number If the personal information stored for any of the personal ID numbers 1 4 changes the settings for that ID will need to be adjusted 1 Repeat steps 1 to 2 in the procedure above 12 4 Setting and Adjusting Personal Data 2 Press the SET button to confirm your selection 3 Press the SET button The age setting appears on the display and the age setting blinks 4 Adjust the information for your age gender and or height Press the A and W buttons to adjust the settings for each category and then press the SET button to confirm each setting Then you can now start taking measurements Process to Step 3 in 5 1 Taking a Measurement on page 15 Delete a Personal ID Number 1 Repeat steps 1 to 2 in section 4 Setting and Adjusting Personal Data on page 11 2 Press the SET button to confirm your selection 3 Press the SET button The age setting appears on the display and the age setting blinks 4 Press the GUEST MEMORY button for two seconds of q TE gt c
11. fferent frequency X Rays and rates of absorption of the body and determines the value based on the difference between the two People who may get erratic results There are certain conditions such as with dialysis patients when significant differences may occur between the estimated and actual body fat values These differences may be related to consistently changing ratios of body fluid and or body composition Also refer to Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions and Cases When the Calculated Results May Differ from Actual Body Fat Percentages in section 5 2 Know Your Unit Main Unit Power Switch K Battery Cover Heel Electrodes L Battery Compartment Electrodes Measurement Platform Display USER Button GUEST MEMORY Button v Down Button SET Button A Up Button r mnmo0pwp 2 Know Your Unit Display M Display Mode Indicator R Memory Indicator Weight S Age Indicator Body Fat Percentage T Height Indicator BMI U Gender Indicator N Measurement Results V Measurement Progress Body fat O GUEST Indicator percentage and BMI Classification Bar P Personal ID Number Q Battery Low Indicator Packaging Contents me W Four AA manganese batteries X Instruction Manual this document Y Warranty Card 3 Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 10 1 Turn the unit over 2 Press the tab at the top of the batte
12. gital display and a bar display that can be read at a glance The memory function stores up to 4 personal profiles The memory function can store individual settings age gender and height for up to four people The memory function also stores the previous measurement results for each ID A simple press of the GUEST MEMORY button displays the measurement results from the previous measurement Notes on Safety Danger Never use this unit in combination with medical electronic devices such as 1 Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers Q 2 Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart lung 3 Portable electronic medical devices such as an electrocardiograph e This unit may cause the above mentioned medical electronic devices to malfunction Warning e Do not step on the edge of the unit as you may fall or lose your balance e Do not jump onto the unit or hop up and down on the unit e Do not drop the unit e Do not use the unit on tiles or other surfaces that may be slippery such as a wet floor e Do not use this unit when your body and or feet are wet such as after taking a bath e People with disabilities or who are physically frail should always be assisted by another person when using this unit e Never start weight reduction or exercise therapy without the instructions of a doctor or a specialist e If battery fluid should get in your eyes immediately rinse with plenty of clean water Co
13. here and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This product does not contain any hazardous substances 23 9 Technical Data Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC s and mobile cellular telephones medical devices in use may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices In order to regulate the requirements for EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility with the aim to prevent unsafe product situations the EN60601 1 2 standard has been implemented This standard defines the levels of immunity to electromagnetic interferences as well as maximum levels of electromagnetic emissions for medical devices This medical device manufactured by OMRON Healthcare conforms to this EN60601 1 2 2001 standard for both immunity and emissions Nevertheless special precautions need to be observed e Do not use mobile cellular telephones and other devices which generate strong electrical or electromagnetic fields near the medical device This
14. iately after eating or bathing 7 i e sann me Before going to bed and about 2 hours or more after dinner 1 What You Should Know When Using This Unit 1 3 Principles of Body Fat Percentage Measurement The OMRON BF400 estimates the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance BI method What is the Bioelectrical Impedance method Muscles blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity The BF 400 sends an extremely weak electrical current of 50 KHz and less than 500 pA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the BF400 The Bioelectrical Impedance Method safely combines the electric resistance with the distance of the electricity conducted Correct posture and consistent measuring conditions need to be maintained for the best results How to estimate the body fat percentage DXA Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry has been the established method for accurate evaluation of body composition OMRON has used research information from several hundred people using the DXA method to develop the formula by which the BF 400 works The body fat mass and body fat percentage is calculated by a formula that includes five factors electric resistance height weight age and gender What is the DXA method The DXA method uses two di
15. in Refer to section 5 3 on how to interpret the FAT and BMI results Note Although the age setting can be set to between 18 and 80 years the FAT reading will only be displayed for ages between 20 and 79 years Notes on Viewing Measurement Results EN If you press the GUEST MEMORY button the previous measurement results are displayed and the memory indicator is displayed To display the current measurement results press the GUEST MEMORY button again e If you press the A button while the three measurement results are being displayed automatically the display mode changes to show the results with each press of the A button e If you do not press any button within five minutes of the measurement results appearing on the display the unit will automatically turn itself off 15 5 Using the Unit 4 Push the power switch to turn off the unit Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions If a measurement is made under the following physical conditions the estimated body fat percentage may differ significantly from the actual one because the water content in the body is changing Immediately after vigorous exercise Immediately after a bath or sauna After drinking a large amount of water or after a meal 1 to 2 hours 16 Fat Percentages Calculated results for the following groups of people may vary due to consistently 5 Using the Unit
16. nsult a doctor immediately Read and follow the Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC in the Technical Data Section Save these instructions for future reference 1 What You Should Know When Using This Unit 1 1 What is Body Fat Percentage Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to the total body weight expressed as a percentage This OMRON BF400 will provide your specific body fat percentage and body weight It is also an excellent tool to estimate your body fat percentage and measure Fat free mass body weight on a continuous schedule hain Bones Body fat percentage a Blood Body fat mass Body weight x 100 Muscles Water Body fat reading is affected by the change of water content in the body A person s hydration level and blood circulation may have an effect on their body fat reading In the table below are some situations which could affect the reading Cause of Fluctuations Examples of Fluctuation Water and food intake 1 to 2 hours after breakfast lunch or dinner After taking a bath or shower immediately after exercising in extreme environments warm or cold during illness or extreme fatigue Changes in blood circulation 1 What You Should Know When Using This Unit 1 2 Advice for Measurement If the soles of your feet are dry or the temperature of your feet or the electrodes are extremely cold it will not be possible to
17. obtain stable measurements which may lead to display error indication or inaccurate results Please pay special attention in winter because the air is dry and or the temperature is low Conditions Actions Slightly moisten soles of your feet with a wet Feet are dry towel then measure Allow the electrodes to warm by leaving the unit in a warm room for approximately ten minutes When you step onto the electrodes they feel cold Warm your feet by immersing in hot water or staying in a warm room Make sure the feet are dried properly Your body and feet are cold due to the blood not circulating well Recommended times for measurement Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in preventing or reducing obesity Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your own daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body fat It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and daily circumstances See chart Recommended times for measurement Daily activities Recommended time Breakfast Recommended time Before lunch and about 2 hours or more after breakfast In the afternoon about 2 hours or Recommended time more after lunch and before taking a bath or eating dinner Taking a bath or eating dinner Recommended time Going to bed After waking up ee hee a 7 7 Avoid measurement immed
18. ry cover and lift the cover off the unit Insert the batteries as indicated Make sure that their polarity is aligned with the polarity indicated in the battery compartment Put the battery cover back in place Note The unit remembers previous measurement results and personal ID information even when the batteries are replaced Battery life and replacement When the battery low indicator lights replace all four batteries with new ones e Replace the batteries after turning off the power e Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries Battery life Four AA batteries will last approximately 1 year when measurements are made four times a day Because the supplied batteries are for trial use only they may have a shorter life Warning If battery fluid should get in your eyes immediately rinse with plenty of clean water Consult a doctor immediately Caution e Do not use batteries not specified for this unit Do not insert the batteries with the polarities in the wrong direction e Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately e Do not dispose of batteries in fire e If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing immediately rinse with plenty of clean water Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time approximately three months or more e Do not
19. t them after waiting for at least one minute 8 Maintenance and Storage 22 To protect your unit from damage please observe the following e Do not wipe the unit with benzene gasoline paint thinner alcohol or other volatile solvents e Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures humidity dust moisture or direct sunlight e Do not subject the unit to strong shocks vibrations for example dropping the unit on the floor or uneven surfaces e Do not use the unit where it will be exposed to chemicals or corrosive vapors Caution e Always store the unit where unsupervised young children will not be able to access it e Do not disassemble the unit You may be injured or damage the unit e Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time approximately three months or more 9 Technical Data Name BF400 Product Body Fat Monitor with Scale Model HBF 400 E Display Weight 0 0 to 150 0 with 100g increments Body fat percentage 5 0 to 60 0 BMI 7 0 to 90 0 Body fat percentage BMI classification Low Underweight 0 Normal High Pre obese Very High Obese 12 levels of Bar display The age range for the body fat percentage classification is 20 to 79 years old Weight Accuracy 0 0 kg to 40 0 kg 400 g 40 1 kg to 150 0 kg 1 et lea SEE 4 Set Ranges Height 100 to 199 5 cm Age 18 to 80 years old Gender Male Female Although th
20. u stepped onto the measurement platform before 0 0 kg was displayed Wait until 0 0 kg is displayed before stepping onto the measurement platform The unit was moved before 0 0 kg was displayed Do not move the unit until 0 0 kg is displayed Movement during measurement Do not move till measurement is complete Your weight is over 150 0 kg This unit can only be used by people weighing less than 150 0 kg 7 Troubleshooting Problem Nothing is displayed when the power switch is pushed Are the batteries worn out Correction Replace all four AA batteries with new ones Are the batteries correctly aligned Insert the batteries correctly An error message Err1 to Err is displayed and measurements cannot be taken Refer to 6 Error Displays on page 21 The weight values vary widely for each measurement Is the unit placed on a carpet or other soft flooring Is the floor surface is uneven Place the unit on a hard level floor The battery low indicator appears The battery power is low Replace all four AA batteries with new ones The Fat value displayed is abnormally high or low Refer to Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions and Cases When the Calculated Results May Differ from Actual Body Fat Percentages on pages 16 to 17 Other conditions Remove the batteries then reinser
21. use batteries of a different kind together e Do not use new and worn batteries together 4 Setting and Adjusting Personal Data 1 Push the power switch to turn on the unit CAL blinks on the display then the display changes to 0 0 kg Wait until 0 0 kg appears on the display 2 Press the USER button to select a personal ID number The ID number changes with each press of the USER button as follows ta Jp ay i gt c gt i gt i If no information has been entered for a personal ID number the personal ID number and the three icons for gender age and height blink as shown in the illustration If information has already been entered only the personal ID number blinks 3 Press the SET button to confirm your selection The default setting for the age setting appears on the display j GUEST MEMORY are 4 Setting and Adjusting Personal Data 4 Set your age gender and height Age 1 Press the A or w button to adjust the age setting to the desired age 2 Press the SET button to confirm the setting The age setting is set and the gender icons blink on the display Gender 3 Press the A or w button to adjust the gender setting to the desired gender 4 Press the SET button to confirm the setting The gender setting is set and the default height setting blinks on the display Height 5 Press the A or w button to adjust the height s
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