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Navigation through the program that runs on the Q3 is done by use of a couple of menus. To 
get to the main menu, press the 

MENU 

key.  When you do, the top four lines of the menu 

will appear on the screen. For  reference, the entire menu is shown below on the right. Use 
the up and down arrows to move the blinking cursor through the list of screens. When the 
cursor is next to the screen you want, press the 

ENTER 

key. 

Here is a brief introduction to the various screens listed in the 
main menu: 

Main Page

 

You were introduced to the main page in the previous section. 
This screen shows you either the BIA readings currently being 
measured (if cables are currently connected to the patient) or 
the message saying the cables are disconnected. 

Time & Date 

This screen is shown briefly when you turn on the Q3. It dis-
plays the current time and date which will be printed on re-
ports or saved on BIA records.  This screen provides the op-
portunity to update the Q3’s system clock. 

Subject Input

 

This screen is used to enter patient data to calculate body com-
position.  Once all of the necessary data has been inputted, 
you will have the opportunity to view body composition re-
sults and print reports. 

Edit Preferences 

The preferences screen allows you to configure the behavior 
of the Q3.  You can set units for height and weight, time and 
date formatting, etc. 

Storage Status 

Going to this screen will show you how many records are  
currently stored on the Q3 and much space remains in the 
memory. For more information, refer to “

Storage Status

” 

Run Self Tests 

Selecting this menu option will re-run all of the tests that are 
performed every time the Q3 is turned on. 

About 

This menu option takes you to the title page that you were  
introduced to in  “

What Happens When the Q3 is Turned 

On

.” 

The Main System Menu 

INTRODUCING THE MAIN MENU

 

Summary of Contents for QUANTUM III

Page 1: ...1 QUANTUM III USER S MANUAL Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer RJL Systems 33939 Harper Avenue Clinton Township MI 48035 USA 800 528 4513 Fax 586 790 0205 www rjlsystems com...

Page 2: ...2 Manual Revision Date November 11 2009...

Page 3: ...erences 11 Setting the Time and Date 12 Testing the Subject Cables 13 14 Subject Preparation 15 Electrode Placement 16 Performing a BIA Test 17 18 The Record Menu Getting Results 19 Storage Status 20...

Page 4: ...4...

Page 5: ...trical Impedance Analysis BIA devices like the Quantum III operate by introduc ing an alternating current AC signal into a body and then detecting how that signal is af fected by the body This device...

Page 6: ...taining Q3 charger Pouch containing USB and serial cables Quantum III Quantum III RF Link Under Quantum III Printer Charger Under Quantum III Mini Thermal Printer USB RF Link Under Printer User manual...

Page 7: ...s Previous Field UP Arrow Next Field DOWN Arrow Battery Charging Status Indicator Multi Purpose Serial Port Connects to Mini Thermal Printer PC RF Link Charger Subject Cable Port BACK PANEL of Quantum...

Page 8: ...ries are close to being fully charged it slows the charging rate to protect the batteries Done Charging Once the batteries are fully charged this light will turn on At this point the system enters a m...

Page 9: ...date and time is correct because any reports printed or BIA records saved will have this timestamp To change the timestamp you can either press 0 to go to the Change Time form or you can wait and com...

Page 10: ...ays the current time and date which will be printed on re ports or saved on BIA records This screen provides the op portunity to update the Q3 s system clock Subject Input This screen is used to enter...

Page 11: ...you will be printing via a program on your PC using either a direct cable connection or the RF Link set the option to PC Link Communications Speed This setting allows you to select one of two differen...

Page 12: ...e key to erase the old value 2 Enter the new one If you are using 12 hour AM PM time formatting you will see in the upper right corner 1 AM 2 PM below a field showing whether it is morning or afternoo...

Page 13: ...ms receives calls from new customers asking how regularly we recommend testing the cables A set of subject cables should last a long time if they are used gingerly and treated with respect Testing the...

Page 14: ...istance value Changes of 2 Ohms in resistance while you are moving the cables around are acceptable Changes of 10 Ohms or more are not If you see large changes in the resistance readings then your cab...

Page 15: ...e surface must be non conductive and be large enough for the person be ing tested to lie supine with the legs not in contact with each other and the arm at an ap proximate 30 angle to the body ELECTRO...

Page 16: ...ximal on the hand side to this line with the tab of the electrode pointing away from the body The hand s sig nal electrode should be wrapped around the middle finger with the tab facing away from the...

Page 17: ...ll frame 2 for a medium frame and 3 for a large frame For detail on measuring frame size see How do I measure frame size The Subject Input Form PERFORMING A BIA TEST Subject ID This field is used by y...

Page 18: ...w much activity the patient regu larly sees as a result of his her average daily routine For descriptions that might help you choose which activity level to select see What do the different activity l...

Page 19: ...hen the Q3 will assume that the mini thermal printer is attached to the Q3 s serial port and will format the report layout accordingly If PC Link was selected then the Q3 will assume that the serial p...

Page 20: ...seconds and you will be returned to the main menu Storage Status If you pressed the 0 key on the previous screen you will be taken to this confirmation window You must either answer Yes or No Y or N...

Page 21: ...rist of the other hand If the thumb and forefinger overlap the person has a small frame If the tips of the thumb and forefinger touch the person has a medium frame If there is a gap the person has a l...

Page 22: ...used different labels for the activity levels which are listed in parenthesis Very Light No Exercise Seated and standing activities painting driving laboratory work typing sewing iron ing cooking play...

Page 23: ...ents Target Weight If you and your patient know how much he she should weigh this value can be manually entered Otherwise it is calculated using a set of standardized formulas Body Mass Index BMI A pe...

Page 24: ...ct to the current Impedance RJL Systems analyzers measure resistance and reactance which are the component vec tors of impedance Imagine on a map drawing a line going East from your house Call this li...

Page 25: ...ived software with your Q3 the print monitor will be installed when you install the software Please follow the software installation instructions in the software manual Once the software is installed...

Page 26: ...ng power The upper light will flash briefly whenever it is used to send data back to the PC Preferences form on the Q3 showing the settings for printing via the PC This portion of the RF Link connects...

Page 27: ...e Otherwise the report will not print Once you have created a database in your PC body composition software you will want to change this value to ensure that the records from the Q3 are placed in the...

Page 28: ...t be changed If this occurs close the port from the monitor s menu before go ing to Change Serial Settings make the desired changes and then reopen the port The Print Monitor MUST have a port open in...

Page 29: ...0 LB per week through diet alone you would have to reduce your food intake to 728 calories per day If on the other hand you were to exercise regularly you would not need such a restrictive diet to ach...

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