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MC-980MA plus

BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER

Instruction Manual

<Usage Conditions>

<Storage Conditions>

Temperature Range

5 to 35˚C

Relative Humidity Range

30 to 80%

(non-condensing)

Max Altitude

:

2,000m ASL

Atomospheric Pressure Range: 

86 to 106kPa

Temperature Range

Relative Humidity Range

10 to 90%

(non-condensing) 

Atmospheric Pressure Range :

70 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 vibration or impact, or in the vicinity of flames.

Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for

future reference.

-10 to 50˚C

Summary of Contents for MC-980MA plus

Page 1: ...6 to 106kPa Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range 10 to 90 non condensing Atmospheric Pressure Range 70 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 vibration or impact or in the vicinity of flames Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for fu...

Page 2: ...ch as diabetes hyperlipidemia bariatric surgery hypertension and fatty liver disease monitoring increases of muscle mass reduction of body fat and hydration levels as part of a fitness or training program assessing the true effectiveness of nutrition and physical activity programs where body mass index cannot identify key changes in body composition collating subject data for large cohort research...

Page 3: ...ody Composition Measurement Results Turning Off the Power Emergency Shutdown 15 Setup Flowchart 18 Initial Settings 19 Various Settings 20 Database Management Settings 25 30 41 40 Before Use Taking a Measurement How to Use Troubleshooting 39 Change Password 16 17 30 32 33 34 35 Other Information Various Criteria 46 Technical Notes 50 The Regression Formula for Basal Metabolic Rate BMR 52 Specifica...

Page 4: ...om flammable gas and oxygen rich environments This device passes a weak electrical current through the body which could interfere with and cause the malfunction of electrical medical implants with serious consequences Do not handle the plug with wet hands This may result in electric shock fire or current leakage Do not use multiple adapters This may result in fire Use only a correctly wired outlet...

Page 5: ...e programs based on results must be performed by a professional Weight loss measures and exercise based on self analysis could be harmful to your health Always follow the advice of a qualified professional This 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 sensi tive to electromag...

Page 6: ... and placed correctly on the electrode platform Arms should be straight down during measurement This may cause inaccurate measurements For greater accuracy avoid using directly after waking up Use at the same time of day each time at least three hours after the last meal Use in a stable location Errors in measurements may occur if the device is used in an unstable location Use the equipment under ...

Page 7: ...ied personnel before using again 1 Check the following at least daily Check that the unit is on a stable and level surface e g on firm flooring not on a thick carpet Date and time settings 2 Visually inspect the following at least weekly Inspect the display for any damage or contamination Inspect all cables cords and connector ends for damage or contamination Inspect all safety related labeling fo...

Page 8: ...rom above Checking that the equipment is level Screws 6 Instruction manual this manual Assembly guide Communication cable Power supply cord AC cord Screwdriver Level Gauge Black ring Air bubble For accurate measurement place the machine as level as possible Rotate the adjustable feet 4 positions for adjustment so that the bubbles of the level gauge reach the center 8 en ...

Page 9: ...USB B Control unit power switch USB 2 LAN USB A RS 232C OFF Power switch Display Unit On Polarity of DC power connector Computer network Serial interface See the instructions Direct current Serial number Alternating current Class II Equipment Input Output Caution Refer to the attached notes Type BF applied part Grips and platform Before Use Conformity with Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC 0123 9...

Page 10: ...ration Instruction manual This manual Assembling guide Screws 6 Communication cable Screw driver AC cord C A B D E F G H I Clamp Already installed M Caution 2 people should unpack the equipment Power supply cord Before Use 10 en ...

Page 11: ...Platform Control Box continued Column Unit 2 K J L M 1 L 3 1 A A B C 1 3 2 2 Before Use Platform 11 en ...

Page 12: ...Preparation Assembly 1 2 3 D E D Hold M Before Use continued 12 en ...

Page 13: ...Assembly continued 4 5 6 K F G I I F G F G L Before Use 13 en ...

Page 14: ...Assembly continued 7 8 10 B A A B C Before Use Preparation continued Platform 1 3 2 9 H 14 en ...

Page 15: ...us settings page 20 Database management settings page 25 1 3 Initial screen Before Use Connect the cable to the platform and plug it in to power outlet Turn on the power of the platform The initial screen is displayed Then turn on the power of the control box 01 01 2016 Turning On the Power 15 en ...

Page 16: ...1 2 Before Use Select Setup and then select Shutdown or press the switch on the control box to turn off the power Turn off the power of the platform 01 01 2016 Power Supply Turning Off the Power 16 en ...

Page 17: ...by removing the plug from the power outlet Make sure that there are no obstructions around the power outlet when using this equipment Note Do not turn off the power by removing the plug from the power outlet except in an emergency Power Supply Emergency Shutdown 17 en ...

Page 18: ...21 External Device Page 22 Measurement Mode Page 23 Controller Page 24 Call up Member Data Page 25 Page 26 Output Measurement Result Page 29 Data Backup Database Management Page 26 Step 2 Add Remove or Change User Register New User Search Registered User Import User Data Export User Data Before Use 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 0...

Page 19: ...put the password then select Enter Initial password 9999 To change the password page 39 3 Select Settings Menu Various Settings page 20 Database Management page 25 Change Password page 39 Before Use 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 19 en ...

Page 20: ... April 1st 2016 01 04 2016 6 05pm 1805 Example Example e Main Menu e Save changes e Return without saving Back OK Quit 3 Before Use 1 2 1 Date dd mm yyyy Input date in day month year format 2 Time hh mm Input time in hh mm format Use 24 hour time 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 20 en ...

Page 21: ...er Pre printed form or Plain paper 4 Adjust Printing Position 5 Test print Check printer operation and printing position 6 Information Print additional information address etc 7 Printer Selection Select your printer After configuring all settings press OK 1 Baud Rate Select the baud rate 2 Flow Control Select the flow control After configuring all settings press OK 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016...

Page 22: ... Device Select the type of card reader 1 1 OFF Input ID from the touch screen 1 2 NFC Select this if using an NFC reader Optional function 1 3 Barcode Select this if using a barcode reader Optional function 2 Select the number of characters in the barcodes to be used After configuring all settings press OK 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 continued 22 en ...

Page 23: ...nput 1 3 Serial No Automatically enters a serial number after measurement 2 Athletic Selection Set ON OFF for athletic mode Athletic mode page 34 3 BF Target Setting Set ON OFF for target body fat percentage Target Body fat page 34 4 Additional Information Select Additional Information 4 1 OFF Does not display Additional Information 4 2 ON Displays Additional Information 5 The screen changes as fo...

Page 24: ... the normal fat range 8 1 TANITA Standard A judgment method using a standard range set by TANITA 8 2 Hard Range A judgment range using a negative fat percentage as the standard range 9 Returns to the previous screen 1 Brightness Adjust the brightness of the monitor 2 Beep Set the beep sound ON OFF 3 Vibration mode Set the touch panel vibration mode ON OFF 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 6 7 8 9 1...

Page 25: ...k OK Quit 3 Before Use Recall stored measurement result data Input a user ID name or measurement date and press Search If you search without inputting any data all stored measurement results are displayed If you enter multiple criteria data meeting all search condition is displayed Select a data item and press View 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 25 en ...

Page 26: ...After entering all items press Register Example Note Before Use 1 4 5 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Select Add Remove or Change 1 Add Register new user data page 26 2 Change Change registered user data page 27 3 Delete Delete registered user data page 27 4 Import Import user data from an external file page 28 5 Export Export user data page 28 4 Gender Select the gender 5 Type Select Standard mode Athletic m...

Page 27: ...and press Search If you search without inputting anything all stored measurement results are displayed If you enter multiple criteria data meeting all search conditions is displayed To delete data After recalling the registered user details press Delete To change data After recalling the registered user details enter the new personal data and press Change 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 27 en ...

Page 28: ...lphanumeric characters Example Note Height cm 90 0 to 249 9 Body type 0 Standard mode 2 Athletic mode Date of Birth dd mm yyyy format User ID Maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters 2 4 Select Export Export user data to a selected file The format of exported user data is as follows User ID Name Password Blank if not registered Date of Birth dd mm yyyy format September 24th 1973 24 09 1973 Gender 1 M...

Page 29: ...e and press Search If you search without inputting any data all stored measurement results are displayed If you enter multiple criteria data meeting all search conditions is displayed After selecting the data press CSV Output Back up all data to a selected destination file 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 29 en ...

Page 30: ...ition Wait a few moments Input personal data Target Body Fat percentage Page 34 Wait a few moments Enter clothes weight 0 0 to 10 0kg Clothes Weight PT Registered User Enter Detail First Enter detail first Taking a Measurement 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 30 en ...

Page 31: ...ody weight first Measurement body composition View the measurement results Correct measurement posture Child Adult Check Information and press Start Measurement Measurement body weight Check Information and press Start Measurement 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 31 en ...

Page 32: ... Athletic mode page 36 Password is optional After entering all items press Register Note Note Note Example Note Registering a New User 1 ID Enter a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters 2 Name Enter a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters 3 Date of Birth Input date of birth in day month year format 4 Gender Select the gender 5 Body Type Select Standard mode Athletic mode 6 Height Acceptable range ...

Page 33: ...d User 2 Enter your user ID and Password You can skip impedance measurement if necessary Password is optional Note Note 3 Registered Users Check the displayed information and press Start Measurement 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 Taking a Measurement 33 en ...

Page 34: ...ardio vascular exercise a week or exercise for 12 hours or more per week People who belong to a sports team or a sporting organization with the aim of participation in competitions etc Professional athletes Inaccurate results may occur after excessive food fluid intake or after periods of intense exercise If the clothes weight is input the clothes weight is subtracted from the weight measurements ...

Page 35: ...her than fat that counts towards body mass Desirable The standard value is for the Standard mode When Athletic Mode is used the standard value is used for reference Target Predicted weight and fat mass are displayed according to the set target BF Previous Displays the difference with the previous result Initial Displays the difference with the initial result Bone free lean tissue mass LTM Entire a...

Page 36: ...Index ASM Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass Measurement Results continued MM H2 Whole body muscle mass Height m 2 MM BM Whole body muscle mass Body Weight SMI Total muscle mass value of right arm left arm right leg and left leg Height m 2 Total muscle mass value of right arm left arm right leg and left leg Weight ASM BW 01 01 2016 Taking a Measurement 36 en ...

Page 37: ...extracellular water in relation to the total body water ECW TBW 01 01 2016 Body Balance Leg Muscle Score A score is given to the user s physical condition and plotted against average healthy values for the user s gender and age The score is based on the user s leg muscle mass divided by their body weight For example a healthy 20 to 25 year old should achieve a score of 100 Body Balance Muscle Mass...

Page 38: ...at Distribution The ratio of upper to lower body fat is calculated and plotted against average healthy values for the user s gender and age Body Balance Physique Rating Gives a rating for the user s body type taking into account the proportions of fat and muscle in their body Result History Displays the measurement result trends 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 01 01 2016 Taking a Measurement 38 en ...

Page 39: ...How to Use Change Password 1 Select Setup 01 01 2016 4 Enter the new password 01 01 2016 2 Input the password then select Enter Initial password 9999 01 01 2016 3 Select Change Password 01 01 2016 39 en ...

Page 40: ...omething blocking the gaps in the measuring platform Remove any inserted objects Nothing is displayed even when the power is turned on Touch panel screen display is dark Confirm that the power is connected correctly Backlight failure Contact the retailer where you purchased the analyzer is displayed The weight to be measured exceeds the maximum capacity Display Hold the handgrips and electrodes fi...

Page 41: ...ve the healthy body fat range Greatly increased risk of obesity related health problems What is body fat percentage Applicable age 5 to 99 Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure heart disease diabetes and cancer The chart below shows the healt...

Page 42: ...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 What is visceral fat rating Applicable age 18 to 99 This feature indicates the rating of visceral fat in your body Visceral fat is the fa...

Page 43: ... engine and uses a large amount of energy Your basal metabolism is greatly affected by the quantity of muscles you have therefor increasing your muscle mass will help increase your basal metabolism By studying healthy individuals scientists have found that as people age their metabolic rate changes Basal metabolism rises as a child matures After a peak at the age of 16 or 17 it typically starts to...

Page 44: ... weight in a healthy way This feature assesses your physique according to the ratio of body fat ad muscle mass in your body As you become more active and reduce the amount of body fat your physique rating will also change accordingly Even though your weight may not change your muscle mass and body fat levels may be changing making you healthier and at lower risk of certain diseases Each person sho...

Page 45: ...aged 20 to 40 who are said to have the largest amounts of bone masses by weight Source Tanita Body Weight Science Institute Please use the below charts as a guide to compare your bone mass reading Women Average of estimated bone mass Weight kg Less than 50 kg 50 kg to 75 kg 75 kg and up 1 95 kg 2 40 kg 2 95 kg Men Average of estimated bone mass Weight kg Less than 65 kg 65 kg to 95 kg 95 kg and up...

Page 46: ...ce Bromine Br is said to not enter the inside of cells and uses extracellular fluid as the dilution space Body composition measurement results obtained by DXA Lunar Co Ltd DPX L BIA is a means of measuring body composition fat mass predicted muscle mass etc by measuring bioelectrical impedance in the body Fat within the body allows almost no electricity to pass through while electricity passes rat...

Page 47: ...ance imaging MRI in addition to the established technology for measuring the percent of body fat The VAT accumulation risk is calculated by estimating the VAT area by the BIA method on the basis of MRI image processing This method has a higher correlation than the estimation of the VAT accumulation risk based on BMI or abdominal circumference waist circumference allowing estimation that correspond...

Page 48: ...asuring at the same time of the day Very stable measured values can be obtained by measuring under the above conditions And in the development of this equipment the following 6 items were set as conditions for the regression equation 1 Prohibition of alcohol intake for 12 hours before measurement 2 Prohibition of excessive exercise for 12 hours before measurement 3 Prohibition of excessive eating ...

Page 49: ...ing and overdrinking 2 Dehydration due to heavy sweating during vigorous exercise 3 Dehydration due to alcohol consumption or the use of diuretics 4 Dehydration due to heavy sweating during saunas etc Accordingly it is recommended that instructions be provided to the subject to help eliminate these causes when accurate measurements are needed ...

Page 50: ...ession analysis model The Basal Metabolic Rate BMR value is known to be closely related with the Fat Free Mass FFM It is also correlated with body weight but there are issues when it is calculated from the body weight without considering body composition evaluation This causes a greater error range to occur In cases where people have the same body weight but different composition values for obese ...

Page 51: ...500 1000 1500 10 30 50 70 90 BMR kcal day from FFM kg 0 500 1000 1500 30 50 BMR kcal day from b y x 9E 11 R2 0 808 R 0 900 SEE 131 4 p 0 0001 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 BMR kcal day from breath Calculated REE kcal day from Multiple regression analysis model Figure 1 shows that the correlation between BMR and FFM is far stronger than the correlation between BMR an...

Page 52: ...75 0Ω to 1 500 0Ω 0 1Ω increments 2 Strain gauge load cell 300kg including preset tare value 0 1kg 0 2kg 10 4 TFT color LCD touch panel USB Type A Port USB host x3 USB Type B Port Device x1 LAN port x1 5 C to 35 C 30 to 80 without condensation Platform Product Platform size 450 x 490mm Height 65mm Height 1240mm 33kg Input Items Single Measurement Clothes Weight Serial No Gender Body Type Age Heigh...

Page 53: ...ements 0 1kg increments 0 1kg increments 0 1 increments 0 1kg increments 4 to 4 1 increments 1 0 to 75 0 0 1 increments 0 1kg increments 4 to 4 1 increments Reactance Resistance Phase Angle Output Items Whole Body Analysis Weight Fat Fat Mass FFM Muscle Mass BMI Protein estimated 1kcal 1kJ increments Metabolic Age 2 BMR Graph 2 Visceral Fat Rating 2 Visceral Fat Graph 2 TB TBW ECW 2 ICW 2 ECW TBW ...

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