Tanita DC-13CU, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...on condensing Max Altitude 6 500ft ASL 2 000m ASL Atomospheric Pressure Range 86kPa to 106kPa Temperature Range 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Relative Humidity Range 10 to 90 non condensing Atmospheric Pressure Range 70kPa to 106kPa To avoid malfunctions avoid storing the equipment in a place with direct sunlight significant temperature changes a risk of dampness a large amount of dust or a risk of v...

Page 2: ...vity programs where body mass index cannot identify key changes in body composition collating subject data for large cohort research studies 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 percent and weight total body water percent and weight total body muscle mass physique rating bone ma...

Page 3: ...aking a Measurement 18 Troubleshooting 29 Specifications 30 Output and Storage of Measurement Results 23 Body Composition Mode 18 Measurement Results 20 Scale Mode 22 General Instructions for Body Composition Measurement 23 Select Printing Data 24 Printing Data 24 Lists of Contents of the Print Item Preset 25 In the Case to Select the Print Item Preset 26 Reading Stored Measurement Result Data 27 ...

Page 4: ...There is a risk of electrocution or injury and precise analysis cannot be guaranteed This equipment must not be used on subjects with pacemakers or other electrical implants Do not use the equipment if you have any kind of wound or inflammation on any part of your body that comes into direct contact with the equipment This equipment passes a weak electrical current through the body which could int...

Page 5: ...is equipment is designated a Class B IT device mainly for systems intended to be used in indoor environments and is CE EMC certified but it may affect devices that are sensitive to electromagnetic waves Interpretation of analysis results e g evaluation of measurements and formulation of exercise programs based on results must be performed by a professional Weight loss measures and exercise based o...

Page 6: ...e at the same time of day each time under the same conditions and in the same body position Required Prohibited For Accurate Measurements Ensure arms are not touching sides during measurement If necessary place a dry towel between arm and side Do not take measurements while using transmitting devices such as mobile phones as these may affect readings Avoid measuring after strenuous exercise This m...

Page 7: ...s etc for wear or damage 3 Visually inspect the following at least monthly Mounting screws Update settings replace items or call for service as necessary according to the results of the visual inspections Do not use the unit if you see any signs of damage Equipment that has been damaged must be checked for proper operation by qualified personnel before using again With bent elbows and wrists With s...

Page 8: ...ver front Ⓓ Cover back Pole Checking the Contained Items Platform Control box Accessories Screws x 4 Accessories Measurement Guide Assembly Guide AC adaptor AC cord Mats x 3 Thermal paper roll x 1 Grip Contact us if you do not have all of the components listed above See back cover ...

Page 9: ...d once a month If you are unsure about anything please contact our customer service division Positioning the Scale Unfasten the knobs on the platform and stabilize the feet x 4 and adjustable feet x 2 You can use the device while wearing your shoes Use the mat to make sure that you do not slip on the platform The mat also protects the device against stains and damage Checking that the equipment is...

Page 10: ...E marking WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directives Caution Refer to the attached notes For indoor use only SD card See the instructions Control Box Serial interface Part Names Connection Procedure Manufacturer Serial number Platform Feet 4 Casters ２ Adjustable feet 2 Electrodes 4 Grip holder ...

Page 11: ...ack of the controller AC cord Do not have wet hands while handling the plug or AC adapter as this can cause electrical shocks Warning 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC cord and plug the AC adapter into the controller jack 2 Plug the plug on the AC adapter into the wall socket Plug AC adapter ...

Page 12: ...Fat percentage and mass Not measured value but calculated value Display Body Muscle percentage and mass Not measured value but calculated value Display Body Water percentage and mass Not measured value but calculated value Display Visceral Fat Rating Display Basal Metabolic Rate Indicate to step on Select the body type from Standard mode or Athletic mode Select the gender from Male or Female Enter...

Page 13: ...per roll s t i o t r e v o c r e t n i r p e h t e c a l p e R 4 original place Press to turn on the device After all the indicators are displayed is displayed If the device is turned on with the printer cover open is displayed Press The printer paper is cut automatically and the settings are completed Paper is not automatically cut when Auto Cut is set Cutting automatically setting See P 16 Setti...

Page 14: ...s facing in the correct direction when inserting it Press to turn on the device When the device detects the SD card the mark on the right appears in the upper left corner of the screen Be sure to insert and remove the SD card when the Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards Not compatible with SDXC memory cards Note Setting an SD Card ...

Page 15: ...he power The initial screen is displayed Keep the area around the plug socket clear during operation of the equipment in case of an emergency Turning the main power OFF Press the key to turn the power OFF Power Supply Turning the Main Power ON OFF Emergency Shut Down ...

Page 16: ... automatically 0 off 1 on 1 5 Beep sound 0 off 1 on 1 0 7 ID number Automatic count up 0 off 1 on 0 8 Measurement flow 0 Two step flow Measure body weight first 1 One step flow Enter personal info first Measurement flow See P 18 No Setting item Default 9 Body type selection Athletic mode 0 off 1 on Athletic mode See P 18 P 23 1 0 10 Height input unit 0 0 1cm increments 1 2cm increments 0 11 Automa...

Page 17: ...witched in the following order when the key is pressed Body Composition Mode The mark is displayed when the scale mode is selected Select the measurement mode by pressing the key Select the Measurement Mode Body Composition Scale Scale Mode ...

Page 18: ...will be increased automatically To change ID number manually press and enter the preferred ID number The ID number range 0 to 9999999999999999 Select body type This may not be displayed if the Athletic mode is set to off The mark is displayed when the Athletic mode is selected See P 16 Setting item 8 If the scale does not detect a load press to switch to Input tare value If the scale detects the l...

Page 19: ...t ratio function is set to off The body fat ratio range 4 to 55 Target Body Fat ratio input See P 16 Setting item 18 Measure body composition The scale starts measuring impedance after you have entered all of the personal information Wait until is displayed and remain standing while measuring The measurement is complete when all disappear The scale displays the measurement results after measuring ...

Page 20: ...isplay The measurement display is switched in the following order by pressing the key Fat Muscle Body Water Visceral fat rating Basal metabolic rate BMI Body Fat Applicable age 5 to 99 Muscle Applicable age 18 to 99 Body weight kg Body weight kg Body fat mass kg Body muscle mass kg Body fat Fat rating Body fat icon Muscle icon Muscle mass rating compared to the general population Body muscle Muscl...

Page 21: ... Body weight kg Body weight kg Body weight Body height Body water kg Body water Visceral fat rating BMR kJ BMI Body water icon VFR icon BMR icon BMI icon Basal metabolic rate level compared to the general population flashes if measuring posture is incorrect The results can only be used as reference data See P 29 Note BMR kJ unit display ON OFF setting See P 16 Setting item 23 Visceral fat rating B...

Page 22: ... setting See P 16 Setting item 7 3 Measure body weight Step onto the platform after is displayed when you have entered a tare value clothes weight 1 Set the clothes weight after 0 0lb 0 0k is displayed clothes weight Set the clothes weight after 0 0lb 0 0k is displayed When undertaking measurements with your shoes on count the weight of the shoes toward the clothes weight 0 0 to 20 0lb 0 0 to 10 0...

Page 23: ...ssional athletes People who are undertaking training such as bodybuilding to increase their muscle mass Posture when measuring Stand with both feet parallel on the electrodes Stand without bending knees The age input range is 5 to 99 years old Input age 99 for those who are 100 years or older If clothes weight is input clothes weight is subtracted from the weight measurements A target body fat sho...

Page 24: ...ng 1 on 63 Indicator Muscle Mass 1 on 64 Indicator BMR 1 on 66 Physique Rating 1 on 67 Bioelectrical data 1 on 68 TANITA Logo 1 on 24 57 Degree of Obesity 1 on Select Printing Data 1 2 Press the key to change the mode The setting screen is displayed Select the printing item from the list below Select the No of the item that you want to change select whether printing is on or off and press The key ...

Page 25: ... Total Body Water Muscle Mass 3 3 3 3 Bone Mass Metabolic Age 3 3 Basal Metabolic Rate Desirable Range Visceral Fat Rating BMI Ideal Body Weight Degree of Obesity Target Body Fat 2 2 2 2 2 2 Indicator Fat Indicator BMI Indicator Visceral Fat Rating Indicator Muscle Mass Indicator BMR Physique Rating Contact condition Bioelectrical Data See P 26 for an example of preset print 1 These items are not ...

Page 26: ...rally men tend to have higher water weight than women due to a greater amount of muscle BMR Basal Metabolic Rate represents the total energy expended by the body to maintain normal functions at rest such as respiration and circulation Metabolic age Metabolic age is evaluated younger when a muscular amount is larger and BMR is higher Visceral fat rating Visceral fat rating feature indicates the rat...

Page 27: ...n lights When there is no data matching with the entered date F nonE is displayed When a file is present the ID and measurement data and time of the data saved at the beginning of the file are alternately displayed 1 Press the key and the ID and measurement date and time of the data saved below are alternately displayed 2 Press the key and Body weight Pt Clothes weight and Body Fat are displayed P...

Page 28: ...cluded USB cable Type A 4 pin male Type B 4 pin male RS 232C and USB are mutually exclusive The results are saved to the SD card immediately after measurement is completed The icon is displayed when a valid SD card is inserted YYYYMMDD year month and date If error 12 is shown in the display this indicates that there is not enough free space Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards Not compatible w...

Page 29: ...m Remove any inserted objects Display Printer SD card Nothing is displayed even when the power is turned on Run out of print paper P End is displayed Sd P is displayed or Sd E is displayed Supply paper In the case that the printer is not used press key and redo the initial setting Turn off the power off and on Format the SD memory card The device might be damaged Printer cover open COPEn is displa...

Page 30: ...Weight Measurement Measurement System Strain gauge load cell Range 600lb 270kg including preset tare value Minimum Graduation 0 2lb 0 1kg Accuracy at First Calibration 0 4lb 0 2kg Display LCD screen Interface USB B type connector device RS 232C SD card Usage Conditions Range Temperature 5 to 35 C Relative Humidity 30 to 80 without condensation Storage Conditions Range Temperature 10 to 60 C Relati...

Page 31: ...al Metabolic Rate Score 2 1 to 24 1 increments Metabolic Age 2 1 year increments Visceral Fat Rating 2 1 to 59 1 increments TBW 0 2lb 0 1kg increments TBW 0 1 increments Ideal Body Weight 2 3 0 2lb 0 1kg increments Degree of Obesity 2 3 0 1 increments Target Body Fat Bioelectrical Data Contact condition Resistance Reactance 1 Athletic mode can be selected only 18 to 99 years old 2 18 to 99 years o...

Page 32: ...l interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the re...