Tanita Ironman RD-545IM, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...RD 545IM Dual Frequency Body Composition Monitor with integrated Bluetooth technology Instruction Manual Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference en ...

Page 2: ...ements with Auto Recognition 12 Measuring with an ID Number Call Measurement 14 Conducting a Measurement Without Registering Guest User Measurements Weight Only Measurements 15 ID Selection Mode 16 Measurement In Progress 16 Reviewing Measurement Results Whole Body 17 Reviewing Measurement Results By Body Part 18 Reviewing Measurement Results Abnormal 19 Changing Personal Data 20 Erasing Personal ...

Page 3: ...en pregnant Important Notes for Users This Body Composition Monitor is intended for adults and children age 7 17 who have inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic lifestyles Thanks to major investment in the latest BIA Technology and sports science research TANITA has upgraded the Athlete Mode function to make measurements more accurate and suitable for a wider range of us...

Page 4: ...ht loss measures and exercise programmes based on self analysis could be harmful to your health Always follow the advice of a qualified professional Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in injury or damage to property Do not use old batteries together with new batteries or a mix of different types of batteries at the same time Doing so may cause battery fluid to l...

Page 5: ...o direct sunlight near to heaters or exposed directly to air from air conditioning units etc Locations where there are severe temperature changes or a large amount of vibration Locations with high levels of humidity or moisture Do not use boiling water benzene thinner or alcohol etc to clean the monitor If the monitor becomes dirty soak a soft cloth in water or neutral household detergent wring it...

Page 6: ...f weighing unit is set to pounds or stone pounds the height programming mode is automatically set to feet and inches Similarly if kilograms is selected height is automatically set to centimeters 1 Select the year using the and buttons 2 Press to confirm Set the day and hour in the same way The power automatically turns off after displaying the set region year month day and time en Up Recall Button...

Page 7: ...tanita com after measurement Touch Save to return to the previous screen 4 Scale Settings Touch and follow the instructions in the App to register your platform Return to the previous screen 7 Initial Setup Type 1 Setup via Smartphone If you are not using an app enter settings manually in the body composition monitor pg 9 before using If you purchase a new smartphone be sure to adjust the registra...

Page 8: ...strength it may take a few seconds to connect to the body composition monitor 5 Operate the body composition monitor as indicated by the app 6 When the body composition monitor is activated is displayed 7 After is displayed hold the control panel and carefully step barefoot onto the measuring platform 8 Initial Setup Type 1 Setup via Smartphone Please refrain from moving during measurement Measure...

Page 9: ... is recalled when you turn the power on and step on the body composition monitor enabling you to use the device easily every day without the hassle of entering information each time Body composition must be registered Only take measurements while barefoot Place the body composition monitor on a hard flat stable surface Set button On Off button Up Down button 9 Initial Setup Type 2 From Body Compos...

Page 10: ...d personal data and measurement results have been displayed Body Composition Registration 10 Initial Setup Type 2 From Body Composition Monitor Please refrain from moving during measurement Note You must connect your smartphone to use an app Set up the body composition monitor according to the Setup via Smartphone instructions pg 7 Note Measurements cannot be taken accurately if the control panel ...

Page 11: ...gh yourself while holding a smartphone first enter the amount of weight you want to subtract into Weight of Clothing etc The input amount will be subtracted from your weight display Up to 4 4 lb can be entered for Weight of Smartphone etc The amount entered in Weight of Smartphone etc is subtracted from your measured weight 0 440 lb Note Up to 10 measurements can be stored in the device per ID num...

Page 12: ...e need to specify the user before use 12 What is the Auto Recognition Function Taking Measurements with Auto Recognition In order to measure with the auto recognition function first enter your personal data pg 7 Measurements cannot be taken with auto recognition unless this information is registered If you have input a nickname into the app settings it is displayed in place of the ID number The au...

Page 13: ...its original position after reviewing your measurement results Weight is displayed 13 If the auto recognition function discovers multiple possible candidates for the current user the device automatically switches to the ID selection mode after body composition measurement is complete pg 14 Select your ID number using the and buttons then press to confirm If the device repeatedly switches to ID sel...

Page 14: ...e entered a nickname into the app settings and connected the body composition monitor to your smartphone your nickname is displayed instead of your ID number Enter your ID number and take measurements without using auto recognition Use this method if using auto recognition repeatedly causes the device to switch to ID select mode etc Place the body composition monitor on a hard flat stable floor 14...

Page 15: ...panel to its original position Weight Only Measurements Guest User Measurements 15 Age can be set from 7 to 99 Note Please refrain from moving during measurement Measurements cannot be taken accurately if the control panel is being held or resting on the floor before is is displayed Note Taking a Measurement Without Registering Guest User Measurements Weight Only Measurements If the auto recogniti...

Page 16: ...3 seconds or more to switch to the ID select mode and re select your ID The monitor and the control panel light up depending on the area being measured This is a useful indication of the progress of the current measurement 16 If you turn off the power without re selecting your ID number those measurement results are saved to the incorrect ID number Note ID Selection Mode Measurement In Progress Ex...

Page 17: ...played and then the power turns off after about 40 seconds The displayed item can be switched by pressing or while measurement results are being displayed The icons on the measurement result screen indicate either a positive or negative change since the last measurement was taken Press to view measurements of a specific area Press to view measurements of a specific area Press to view measurements ...

Page 18: ...scle mass muscle mass score muscle q or body fat percentage measurements for the whole body to review results for each body part Press or while individual body part measurement results are being displayed to switch between items Measurement result assessments are indicated by the flashing color of the backlight Measurement result assessments are indicated by the flashing color of the backlight Ex ...

Page 19: ...es such as exercise or bathing a asterisk will appear next to the measurement in the measurement result screen To ensure accurate measurement of body composition we recommend measuring at a time when your heart rate is at a normal rate and avoid measuring immediately after exercising or bathing pg 11 A is also displayed next to heart rate measurement results for persons aged 7 17 as these are refe...

Page 20: ...well as any data stored in the device 1 Select using the and buttons 2 Press to confirm 3 After is displayed carefully step barefoot onto the measuring platform Measurement procedures pg 6 Adjusting Date of Birth Gender is displayed 20 Changing Personal Data You must connect your smartphone to use an app Set up the body composition monitor according to the Setup via Smartphone pg 7 instructions Pr...

Page 21: ...Deleting personal data connected to a smart phone also causes measurement data to be deleted from the device 21 Erasing Personal Data Note Press to cancel a selection or turn off the power If you forget to turn off the power the device automatically turns off display turns off in the following cases If no operations are performed on the measuring platform for more than 60 seconds If no weight is d...

Page 22: ...ng Dual Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis BIA Safe low level electrical signals are passed through the body via the TANITA foot pads on the monitor platform The signal can flow easily through fluids in muscles and other body tissue but meets resistance as it passes through body fat because body fat only contains a small amount of fluid This resistance is called impedance The impedance rea...

Page 23: ...at percentage range for your age gender Overfat Above the healthy range Increased risk of health problems Obese Far above the healthy body fat range Greatly increased risk of obesity related health problems What Is Body Fat Percentage Body Fat Reference Curves for children Targeted at BMJ British Medical Journal Draft 1 AMP 19 June 2004 by Dr Andrew Gallagher D et al Am J Clin Nutr 2000 72 694 701...

Page 24: ...rcentage ranges for a healthy adult are Female 45 to 60 Male 50 to 65 Source TANITA Research Note The 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 Ap...

Page 25: ...h more accurate and personalized reading for the user based on impedance measurements This method has been medically validated using indirect calorimetry measuring breathcomposition Reliability of the equation for Basal Metabolic Rate At 2002 Nutrition Week Scientific and Clinical Forum and Exposition Title International Comparison Resting Energy Expenditure Prediction Models The American Journal ...

Page 26: ...er they have a high body fat percentage with low muscle mass level 3 Solidly built Large Frame Obese This person has both a high body fat percentage and a high muscle mass 4 Under exercised Low Muscle and Average Body Fat Percentage This person has an average body fat percentage and a less than average muscle mass level 5 Standard Ave Muscle Ave Body Fat Percentage This person has average levels o...

Page 27: ...is important to maintain a good balance between muscle mass and quality More indicates a better state of muscle Max Note en 27 Muscle Quality Judgement Chart Balance Between Muscle Mass and Muscle Quality Muscle Quality Score may not be accurately evaluated if there are abnormalities in the state of body water such as in the following conditions If the body fatigued or swollen If the person is deh...

Page 28: ...scribed below may obtain varying readings and should take the values given for reference purposes only Elderly persons Women during or after menopause People receiving hormone therapy Estimated bone mass is a value estimated statistically based on its correlation with the fat free amount tissues other than the fat Estimated bone mass does not give a direct judgment on the hardness or strength of t...

Page 29: ...nnection between the app and device is only enabled when the device power is off Check that the device power is off then try again 7 Delete the device registration from the Settings Bluetooth settings on the smartphone then try pairing the device with the smartphone again 7 Has the individual data for the connected smartphone been deleted from the body composition device Delete the device registra...

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