Tanita Body Composition Analyzer BC-418MA User Manual

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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
BC-418MA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
14-2,1-chome,Maeno-cho,Itabashi-ku
Tokyo,Japan
Tel:(03)3968-2123 / (03)3968-7048 Fax:(03)3967-3766
Dresdener Strasse 25
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Germany
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Unit 301-303 3/F Wing On Plaza,
62 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Villa Labrouste
68 Boulevard Bourdon,
92200 Neuilly-Sur-Seine,
France
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This equipment conforms to the following Safety Standards, the EMC Directive and the required items in the Medical Device Directive.
Safety Standard : EN60601-1:1990, AM No.1:1993, AM No.2:1995
IEC60601-1:1988, AM No.1:1991, AM No.2:1995
EMC Standard : EN-60601-1-2:1993
IEC60601-1-2:1993
Medical Device Directory Standard :93/42/EEC:1993

Tanita Body Composition Analyzer BC-418MA Specifications

General

Brand	Tanita
Model	Body Composition Analyzer BC-418MA
Category	Scales
Language	English

Summary

Safety and General Information

Caution Symbols

Identifies potential hazards with warning symbols for safe operation.

Maintenance Guidelines

Provides essential guidelines for keeping the equipment in optimal working condition.

Accurate Measurement Instructions

Offers critical advice to ensure precise and reliable body composition readings.

Product Assembly and Components

Product Structure Overview

Assembly Instructions

Membrane Switch Operation

Column Attachment Procedure

Provides step-by-step guidance on connecting the main column to the weighing platform.

Preparation for Use

Connection and Installation Guide

Guides on connecting power and setting up the equipment on a level surface.

Core Operating Procedures

Body Composition Analysis

Outlines the step-by-step process for conducting a body composition measurement.

Measurement Setup and Start

Setting Target Body Fat Ratio

Allows users to input their desired body fat percentage goal for analysis.

Initiating Measurement

Guides on how to begin the body composition measurement process.

Measurement Execution

Taking Measurement Steps

Details the physical actions required for accurate measurement taking.

Measuring Impedance

Explains the process of measuring electrical impedance for body composition.

Measurement Completion

Describes what happens when the measurement is successfully finished.

Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam Removal Process

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problem List

Lists common issues and their corresponding solutions for user reference.

RS-232C Interface Instructions

Remote Mode Operation

Output Format (Fat Monitor)

Control Commands

Switching to Remote Mode

Measurement Start and Finish

Initiating and During Measurement

Measurement Results Output

Causes of Measurement Errors

Intra-day Fluctuations (Cyclic Activity)

Explains how daily activities affect impedance and body composition readings.

Inter-day Measurement Changes

Factors Affecting Inter-day Readings

Product Specifications

Accuracy and Power Source

Measurement System and Range