Health O Meter BCS-G6 Series User Instructions Download Page 8

 

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  ATTENTION - WARNING 

Power  Status  LED  is  an  indicator  that  shows  the  status  of  scale’s  internal  computer.  To  avoid 

damage to the operating system, never disconnect the power supply from the scale while the 

LED  is  ON  or  FLASHING.  Switch  the  scale  off  with  the  ON/OFF  switch  and  wait  for  the  LED  to 

turn off before disconnecting the power supply from the scale. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BCS-G6 Series

Page 1: ...Rev 3 A BCS G6 Series Body Composition Scales User Instructions PELSTAR LLC 9500 West 55 th St McCook IL 60525 7110 USA www homscales com Pelstar LLC 2015 ...

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Page 3: ...s Printer 14 Powering up 15 Section II Operations 17 How to Take a Measurement 17 How to Recall the Last Measurement 18 Section III Understanding Results and Norms 19 Section IV Printouts 22 Plain Printouts 22 Programming Number of Copies 22 Graphic Printouts 22 Selecting Default Graphic Report Type 22 Section V Special Modes 24 Weight Only Mode 24 Athletic Mode 24 Bodybuilder Mode 24 Section VI C...

Page 4: ...27 Calibration 28 Zero Calibration 28 Cleaning 28 Troubleshooting 29 Section VIII Compatible Printers 30 Note This scale has been factory calibrated and does not require calibration prior to use Please register your scale for warranty coverage at www homscales com For User Instructions updates and revisions please go to www homscales com ...

Page 5: ...Do not exceed recommended weight limit of 1000 lbs for this scale Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive materials To prevent patient injury the patient must be attended to throughout the entire weighing event Operate this scale exclusively with the power adapter provided by Health o meter Professional Use of an unspecified adapter will void the warranty and can pose a serious safety...

Page 6: ...r or a Health o meter Professional representative immediately at 1 800 815 6615 Claims must be filed with the shipper as soon as possible after receipt of the package The following information details what you will find inside the main carton as you unpack the parts for assembly Included in the box are Scale Base and Stem Head Assembly Feet 4 Lock Washers 4 Butterfly Nuts 4 Power Supply Surge Prot...

Page 7: ...7 Scale Parts ...

Page 8: ...s of scale s internal computer To avoid damage to the operating system never disconnect the power supply from the scale while the LED is ON or FLASHING Switch the scale off with the ON OFF switch and wait for the LED to turn off before disconnecting the power supply from the scale ...

Page 9: ...x and install the four feet NOTE The feet sub assembly come pre assembled There are 3 components to each foot assembly Foot Space Nut DO NOT DISASSEMBLE FOOT Removing the nut and or spacer from the foot assembly will cause the scale to malfunction ...

Page 10: ...2 Connect the plug from the stem to the receptacle on the base To properly connect the notches on the plug and receptacle must align Step 3 Align the 4 studs from the stem to the 4 holes on the base and insert ...

Page 11: ...11 Step 4 While holding the stem and studs in place carefully tip the scale at an angle to view the bottom of the base Insert the 4 lock washers and tighten the butterfly nuts to the 4 studs ...

Page 12: ...n the printer and follow any first time power up and alignment procedures 3 Connect the BCS G6 to the HP printer by inserting one end of a standard USB cable into the scale s USB port and the other end into the printer s USB port 4 Make sure the printer is on and connected to the scale then turn the scale on The BCS G6 will automatically sense the printer at power up and select the appropriate dri...

Page 13: ...k side of the bracket 2 Place the bracket about 2 inches below the ON OFF switch on the stem 3 Place the antenna into the bracket Make sure the green indicator window is visible 4 Connect the antenna to the USB port of the scale base using the provided Mini USB cable 5 Remove the preinstalled SD Card and replace it with the one included in the wireless package Note Retain the preinstalled SD card ...

Page 14: ... set up the printer to receive data from the scale 1 Turn on the printer and follow any first time power up and alignment procedures 2 Turn on the Wireless Direct function on the printer see printer manual 3 Select On Without Security 4 Disable any Auto Off features of the printer 5 Turn the scale on The BCS G6 will automatically sense the wireless device at power up and select the appropriate dri...

Page 15: ...wer supply to the wall socket and then to the scale Once the connection is made flip the switch to the ON position Attention To avoid failure never disconnect the power supply from the scale while the Power Status LED is ON or FLASHING Switch the scale off from the ON OFF switch and wait for the LED to turn off before disconnecting the power supply from the scale ...

Page 16: ...e screen will briefly display a start up message which includes the Serial Number and other technical information The startup will be followed by a synchronization countdown Once the display goes blank the scale is ready to be used ...

Page 17: ...r the Height The height may be entered in the following format A height of 6 feet 2 inches can be entered as 6 2 The button is used to add a half inch to the height For example 5 feet 7 5 inches is entered as 5 7 If a wrong number is pressed press CLR clear to start over Press the flashing ENTER button to confirm the height and move to the next step 5 When prompted select Male or Female and press ...

Page 18: ...rement The BCS G6 allows the user to recall the last measurement and reprint it To recall the last results 1 Press the RCL button on the display panel The data will be displayed The display is be cleared by pressing the CLR button 2 To print the results select graphic or plain and press ENTER The last results will be erased if the scale is turned off ...

Page 19: ...27 27 Age 14 11 11 21 21 26 26 Age 15 10 10 21 21 25 25 Ages 16 18 10 10 20 20 24 24 Ages 18 39 10 10 21 21 26 26 Ages 40 59 11 11 22 22 27 27 Ages 60 13 13 24 24 29 29 Female Under Fat Optimal Overfat Obese Age 4 14 14 22 22 26 26 Age 5 14 14 22 22 26 26 Age 6 14 14 23 23 27 27 Age 7 15 15 25 25 29 29 Age 8 15 15 26 26 30 30 Age 9 16 16 27 27 31 31 Age 10 16 16 28 28 32 32 Ages 11 13 16 16 29 29 ...

Page 20: ... age and gender Note BMI is only available on G6 DUO scales REE Resting Energy Expenditure is the number of calories required over 24 hours to maintain vital organs and body functions REE is determined by integrating the muscle mass value as a predictive variable for each individual Health Status The health status indicator window is based on recommended BMI ranges5 Health Status Ranges Adult Unde...

Page 21: ... your own calculations remember 3500 calories make one pound of fat Visceral Fat Visceral fat is body fat that is stored within the abdominal cavity and is therefore stored around a number of important internal organs such as the liver pancreas and intestines Visceral Fat Level Range6 Normal High Very High 1 9 10 14 15 6 Simplified Estimation Method for Visceral Adipose Tissue North American Assoc...

Page 22: ...touts The Graphic printout is a multi page report designed for specific preprinted paper The BCS G6 is programmed to handle several different graphic layouts Note that the BCS G6 Duo models automatically default to the 7 page Pediatric printout for individuals under the age of 18 To properly load the Illustrated Printouts in the printers place the pre collated pages face down header in Selecting D...

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Page 24: ...he screen will display ATH MODE Y N 2 Press the YES key to enable the Athletic Mode equations NO to cancel These steps will enable the Athletic Mode for a single use After the test is performed the BCS G6 will automatically return to Standard Mode measurements Bodybuilder Mode To qualify as a bodybuilder the individual must be at least 20 above their ideal weight as defined in the Metropolitan Lif...

Page 25: ... ID Number 1 Press 9 to access Maintenance Menu Menu Password PW 7538 2 When prompted MENU press 1 Enter PW 1973 The screen will display NEW PIN 3 Enter the new 4 digit ID Note The master PIN Password is 1973 and this number can always be used to access the menu should you forget the new PIN Password Print Ohms Option The Print Ohms option gives you the choice of whether or not to print the measur...

Page 26: ...eive the scale the Patient ID function is set to OFF To enable the Patient ID Option 1 Press 2 to access Settings Menu Menu Password PW 7538 2 When prompted MENU press 4 The screen will display ID MODE Y N 3 Press the YES key to enable the Patient ID Option NO to cancel Disabling Enabling the Calorie Option Disabling the calorie option will prevent the scale from displaying and printing REE and ac...

Page 27: ...f the scale does not operate correctly refer to qualified service personnel 1 Check overall appearance of the total scale for any obvious damage wear and tear 2 Inspect the AC adapter for cord cracking or fraying or for broken bent prongs Serial Number and other Technical Information To access technical information about the scale press 4 on the keypad The screen will display Serial Number Firmwar...

Page 28: ... shows the status of scale s internal computer To avoid damage to the operating system never disconnect the power supply from the scale while the LED is ON or FLASHING Switch the scale off with the ON OFF switch and wait for the LED to turn off before disconnecting the power supply from the scale 1 Clean all external surfaces with a clean damp cloth or tissue Mild antimicrobial or antibacterial so...

Page 29: ... power supply used Verify that the factory provided power supply unit is being used Damaged power supply Contact technical support at 1 800 815 6615 No power to AC outlet Verify that the outlet used has power Power strip is off Reset or turn on the power strip Power supply not connected Verify that the power supply is properly connected to the power receptacle Power Switch in the OFF position Turn...

Page 30: ... enclosed list of compatible printers or check our web site at www homscales com to find the most current list of printers that will work with your BodyComp Scale For additional information call 1 800 815 6615 Visit our website at www homscales com ...

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