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BF500

Body Composition Monitor

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ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Body Composition Monitor.

Before using this unit for the first time, please be sure to read this

Instruction Manual carefully and use the unit safely and properly.

Please keep this Instruction Manual at hand all the time for future

reference.

IM-BF-500-E-04-10/08

9054902-7E

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Summary of Contents for BF500

Page 1: ...КОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ EN FR DE IT ES NL Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Body Composition Monitor Before using this unit for the first time please be sure to read this Instruction Manual carefully and use the unit safely and properly Please keep this Instruction Manual at hand all the time for future reference IM BF 500 E 04 10 08 9054902 7E RU ...

Page 2: ...nit 10 2 Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 13 3 How to Set the Date and Time 14 4 Setting and Storing Personal Data 16 5 Taking a Measurement 20 6 Measuring Weight Only 27 7 Using the Memory Function 28 Care and maintenance 8 Error Displays 33 9 Troubleshooting 34 10 How to Care and Store the Unit 35 11 Technical Data 36 Understanding the Results 39 Quick Reference Guide 47 ...

Page 3: ...y fluid should get in your eyes immediately rinse with plenty of clean water Consult a doctor immediately Caution Do not disassemble repair or remodel the display unit or the main unit Do not use a cellular phone near the display unit or the main unit Take care when storing the display unit Your fingers may be trapped between the grip and the main unit if you press it too strongly Do not use batte...

Page 4: ...he unit with benzene gasoline paint thinner alcohol or other volatile solvents Do not place this unit where it will be exposed to chemicals or corrosive vapors Medical electrical equipment is subject to special safety measurement regarding electromagnetic compatibility The documentation in accordance with EN60601 1 2 2001 is available Don t use mobile telephones microwave and other devices which g...

Page 5: ... percentage it can also access your health using the BMI method 1 while taking your physique into consideration It estimates the resting metabolism from personal data input and the measured body weight Use those calculated values as reference for planning your weight reduction program 1 BMI Body Mass Index Body weight kg height m Memory function to store up to four users personal data For the meas...

Page 6: ... easily Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity The BF500 sends an extremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and less than 500 µA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the BF500 The Bioelectrical Impedance Method safely combines the electric resistance with the distance of the electricity conducted Correc...

Page 7: ... of the body This makes it possible to calculate the amount of skeletal muscle in the body The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage 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 changing ratios of body fluid and or body compositio...

Page 8: ...ause the water content in the body is changing Avoid taking measurements immediately after vigorous exercise Please wait for 1 to 2 hours after a bath or sauna after drinking alcohol after drinking lots of water after eating a meal Measurement should be taken on a hard level surface To ensure accurate measurement results measurements should be taken on a hard level surface Daily activities Waking ...

Page 9: ...isceral fat levels are thought to increase the likelihood of common diseases Repeated dieting and subsequent regaining of weight leads to increased visceral fat levels 80 75 70 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Weight Kg Months Fat reduction 3 kg A starvation like diet produces rapid weight loss of 10 kg but disrupts body mass A healthy diet with weight loss of 10 kg Lean body mass reduction muscle bone etc 7 kg F...

Page 10: ...er for personal data These are also used to select the measurement units used for the height and weight display F Guest Memory Button Use this button to set the personal data for each measurement or to view measurement results stored in memory G Body Fat Button H Resting Metabolism Button I BMI Button J Skeletal Muscle Button K Display Unit Holder L Cord M Foot Electrodes N Heel Electrodes O Power...

Page 11: ...sults V Body Fat Percentage and BMI Assessment 12 Levels Bar W Body Fat Percentage and BMI Classification Indicator X Visceral Fat Classification Indicator Y Measurement Start Indicator Z Height Indicator AA Gender Indicator male female AB Battery Low Indicator AC Age Indicator AD Memory Indicator AE Visceral Fat Results Y R S T U V W X Q P Z AA AB AC AD AE ...

Page 12: ...unit into the holder Push the display unit until it clicks into place About the Auto Power Off Function The power will be automatically switched off in the following conditions If the unit is not used within one minute of 0 0 kg appearing on the display If no information is entered for 5 minutes when entering personal data If the unit is not used for 5 minutes after measurement results are display...

Page 13: ...ent 2 Push the battery cover until the tab clicks into place Battery Life and Replacement When the battery low indicator appears replace all four batteries with new ones Items stored in memory are retained even if the batteries are removed However if the batteries are removed or replaced you will be prompted to set the date and time the next time the unit is turned on Replace the batteries after t...

Page 14: ...djust the year setting to the desired year 3 Press the SET button The year setting is confirmed and the month flashes on the display TO SET THE MONTH 4 Press the or button to adjust the month setting to the desired month Buttons Used in this Procedure Down button Press this button to go back one Press continuously to rapidly decrease Up button Press this button to advance one Press continuously to...

Page 15: ...ur flashes on the display TO SET THE HOUR 8 Press the or button to adjust the hour setting to the desired hour 9 Press the SET button The hour setting is confirmed and the minute flashes on the display TO SET THE MINUTE 10 Press the or button to adjust the minute setting to the desired minute 11 Press the SET button The minute setting is confirmed After the settings for year month day hour and min...

Page 16: ...ght measurements are displayed using the new measurement units The change remains in effect until you change the measurement unit setting again To change the measurement unit 1 Keep the button pressed until lb and kg blink on the display 2 Press the or button to select the desired measurement unit lb or kg This will automatically change cm and in 3 Press the SET button to confirm the change Button...

Page 17: ... and the default age setting blinks on the display 4 TO SET THE AGE Setting range 10 to 80 years old 1 Press the or button to adjust the age setting to the desired age 2 Press the SET button The age setting is confirmed and the gender icons blink on the display 5 TO SET GENDER 1 Press the or button to adjust the gender setting to the desired gender To select Gender male or female press the or butt...

Page 18: ...le Number If the personal data stored for any of the personal profile numbers 1 4 changes the settings for that personal profile number will need to be modified 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 Take out the display unit 3 Select the personal profile number for which you want to modify...

Page 19: ...he 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 the personal profile number for which you want to delete the personal data 1 Press the personal profile number button to select a personal profile number The display of the selected personal profile number flashes once 2 Press the SET button The personal profile number is confirme...

Page 20: ...g blink on the display 2 Press the or button to select the desired measurement unit lb or kg This will automatically change cm and in 3 Press the SET button to confirm the change 2 When the 0 0 kg appears on the display take out the display unit Note Do not take out the display unit until 0 0 kg appears on the display The weight of the display is then added to your body weight which causes an inco...

Page 21: ... profile number you have selected Please see Section 4 to store personal data Ex To select personal profile number 1 press button If you do not have personal data stored on the unit GUEST mode Even if you do not have personal data stored on the unit you can measure your body composition by entering your age gender and height before taking a measurement 1 Press the Guest Memory button while holding...

Page 22: ...ur body 3 After measurement completes your weight is displayed again At this point you may step off the unit Step onto the unit Distribute weight evenly The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink twice The unit will then start to measure your body fat percentage and visceral fat level The indicators in the measurement progress bar at the bottom of the display will grad...

Page 23: ...rm is horizontally raised and the elbow is extended straight Extend your arms straight at 90 angle to your body Stand with your knees and back straight and look straight ahead Hold the display unit so that you can see the display Make sure each of your heels is positioned on a heel electrode Stand with your weight evenly distributed on the measurement platform Step on the main unit bare footed 90 ...

Page 24: ...OSTURES TO AVOID DURING MEASUREMENT Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of body composition Movement during measurement Arms bent Arms too low or high Display facing upwards Knees bent Standing on edge of unit ...

Page 25: ...Example of display Weight 73 8 kg Skeletal Muscle Percentage 28 1 Visceral Fat Level 5 Visceral Fat Classification 0 Weight Skeletal Muscle Percentage Weight Resting Metabolism Example of display Weight 73 8 kg Resting Metabolism 1186 kcal Visceral Fat Level 5 Visceral Fat Classification 0 Example of display Weight 73 8 kg BMI 27 7 BMI Classification Visceral Fat Level 5 Visceral Fat Classificatio...

Page 26: ...es Store the display unit in the display unit holder For additional information please see Section Understanding the Results 7 0 10 7 10 8 14 5 14 6 18 4 18 5 20 5 20 6 22 7 22 8 24 9 25 0 26 5 26 6 28 2 28 3 29 9 30 0 34 9 35 0 39 9 40 0 90 0 Less than 18 5 18 5 or more and less than 25 25 or more and less than 30 30 or more Underweight 0 Normal Overweight Obese BMI BMI Designation by theWHO BMI ...

Page 27: ...he button pressed until lb and kg blink on the display 2 Press the or button to select the desired measurement unit lb or kg This will automatically change cm and in 3 Press the SET button to confirm the change 2 When the 0 0 kg appears on the display step onto the unit 3 Check the measurement results Your weight is displayed on the display and blinks twice to indicate that measurement is complete...

Page 28: ...hen the results for the day before that are displayed For example when viewing the 7 days before result if there are no results for 7 8 or 9 days before then the result for 10 days before is used This is done for up to 14 days before the appropriate date Only one set of measurement results is stored for each personal profile number each day If more than one measurement is taken during a day the re...

Page 29: ...h the result from 7 days ago 4 Press the Guest Memory button a third time to compare with the result from 30 days ago 5 Press the Guest Memory button a fourth time to compare with the result from 90 days ago Weight and Body Fat Percentage 1 day ago Weight and Body Fat Percentage 7 days ago Weight and Body Fat Percentage 30 days ago Weight and Body Fat Percentage 90 days ago ...

Page 30: ...ch to turn the display off Example only The screen for the item selected will be displayed Previous Body Fat results for the currently selected period Press the Guest Memory button to cycle through the other results Previous Resting Metabolism results for the currently selected period Press the Guest Memory button to cycle through the other results Previous Skeletal Muscle result for the currently...

Page 31: ...he power by pressing the power switch CAL blinks on the display then the display changes to 0 0 kg Note Do not step on the unit to view previous measurements 2 When the 0 0 kg appears on the display take out the display unit Note Do not take out the display unit until 0 0 kg appears on the display 3 Press the desired personal profile number button Ex To select personal profile number 1 press butto...

Page 32: ...rement results 1 Press the Guest Memory button once The results for the previous day are displayed 2 Press the Guest Memory button to cycle through the results from 1 day 7 days 30 days and 90 days ago 5 Press the power switch to turn the display off Example ...

Page 33: ...ody composition are out of measurable range Please ensure that your personal data is within the measurable range of the device see Section 11 Abnormal operation Insert the batteries again and repeat measurement If this error still occurs consult your OMRON service representative You stepped on the unit before the display indicated 0 0 kg Step on the main unit after the display indicates 0 0 kg You...

Page 34: ... You did not press the correct personal profile number or the Guest Memory button The personal profile number or G is not displayed on the display unit Press the correct personal profile number or the Guest Memory button Refer to Section 5 Nothing is displayed when the power is turned on Batteries are not inserted Insert the batteries The polarities of batteries are not aligned correctly Insert th...

Page 35: ...the display unit in the main unit as shown in the figure As you push the lower portion of the display unit it clicks and fits into the holder When storing the display unit be careful not to crease the cord Do not store the unit in the following conditions Humidity where moist or water may get in the unit High temperatures direct sunlight and dusty places Places with the risk of sudden shocks or vi...

Page 36: ...o Set Items Height 100 0 to 199 5 cm 3 4 to 6 6 3 4 Age 10 to 80 years old Gender Male Female Height and the contents of a memory are displayed in the unit The age range for the skeletal muscle percentage resting metabolism and visceral fat level is 18 to 80 years old 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 1...

Page 37: ...le 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 pre...

Page 38: ...PE B V Kruisweg 577 2132 NA Hoofddorp The Netherlands www omron healthcare com Subsidiary OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD Opal Drive Fox Milne Milton Keynes MK15 0DG United Kingdom OMRON Medizintechnik Handelsgesellschaft mbH John Deere Str 81a 68163 Mannheim Germany www omron medizintechnik de OMRON SANTÉ FRANCE SAS 14 rue de Lisbonne 93561 Rosny sous Bois Cedex France EC REP ...

Page 39: ...rom the actual body fat percentage in the following situations Elderly people People with a fever Body builders or highly trained athletes Patients undergoing dialysis Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density Pregnant women Post menopausal women People with swelling Understanding the Results BF500 Body Composition Monitor Making the Best Use of Your BF500 EN ...

Page 40: ...ss Index This index uses the following simple formula to indicate the ratio between weight and height of a person BMI weight kg height m height m The OMRON BF500 uses the Height information stored in your personal profile number to calculate your BMI classification Let s look at an example Example of display Weight 73 8 kg BMI 27 7 BMI Classification WEIGHT BMI BMI CLASSIFICATION ...

Page 41: ...ndicates high levels of visceral fat p 43 71664040 3C even though the BMI designation is normal Interpreting the BMI Result The above mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by the WHO the World Health Organization CaseA CaseB F 34 172 1cm 65 3kg 22 0 Normal Gender Age Height Weight BMI Body fat percentage F 34 171 1cm 63 9kg 21 8 Normal 19 2 Normal 35 2 High Examples o...

Page 42: ... think of body fat they have a negative image of it However it serves a vital role in storing energy protecting internal organs etc While too much body fat is unhealthy for you having too little is also unhealthy The distribution of body fat in men and women is different so the basis of classifying the body fat percentage for male and female is different Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result...

Page 43: ... with high visceral fat levels tend to have large stomachs However this is not always the case and high visceral fat levels can lead to hidden fat What is Subcutaneous fat Subcutaneous fat fat below the skin Subcutaneous fat not only accumulates around the stomach but also around the upper arms hips and thighs and can cause a distortion of the body s proportions Although not directly linked to inc...

Page 44: ...ng metabolism The total amount of energy burned by the body in a typical day is as follows The ratio of these is 60 70 for resting metabolism 20 30 for daily activity and 10 for diet induced thermogenesis This means that resting metabolism accounts for most of our daily energy consumption If our daily food intake exceed the amount of energy required for these activities the additional energy is st...

Page 45: ...lar it is one of the main causes for muscle reduction as we get older Even when not being used to move parts of the body muscles burn energy throughout the day to generate heat for the body which is part of the resting metabolism As the amount of muscle decreases so does the amount of energy burned If people continue to eat the same amount of food as when they are younger then they develop an incr...

Page 46: ...46 Resting Metabolism Skeletal Muscle ...

Page 47: ... body composition personal data for age gender and height needs to be set IF USING A PERSONAL PROFILE NUMBER Once you have stored the personal data you do not need to set the personal data each time you take a measurement Press the personal profile number button for future measurements FOR GUEST USERS For guest users set the personal data with each measurement When using the Guest Memory button se...

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