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General Instructions for Body Composition Measurement

• Recommended for those who are 18 years or older and meet the following conditions.

-  People who carry out 12 hours or more of cardiovascular exercise a week.

-  People who belong to a sport team or a sport organization with the aim of participation in competition, etc.

-  People who are professional athletes.

• Posture when measuring

-  Stand with both feet parallel on the electrodes.

-  Stand without bending knees.

• The age input range is 7 to 99 years old.

  Input age 99 for those who are 100 years or older.

•Inaccurate results may be reported after excessive food/fluid intake, or after periods of intense exercise.

•If clothes weight is input, clothes weight is subtracted from the weight measurements.

• A target body fat % should be set by a professional only. Tanita is not responsible for setting the 

appropriate target body fat % for specific individuals.

Note

Athletic Mode

Attention

Target Body Fat

Summary of Contents for TBF-300WA plus

Page 1: ... 30 to 80 non condensing Max Altitude 6 500ft ASL 2 000m ASL Atomospheric Pressure Range 86 to 106kPa Temperature Range 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C 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 ...

Page 2: ... physical activity programs where body mass index cannot identify key changes in body composition collating subject data for large cohort research studies The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer is indicated for use in the measurement of weight and impedance and the estimation of body mass index BMI total body fat percent and weight total body water percent and weight basal metabolic rate BMR and fat...

Page 3: ...Use Taking a Measurement 17 Body Composition Mode 17 Measurement Results 19 Scale Mode 21 Various Criteria 22 What is body fat percentage 22 What is total body water percentage 23 What is basal metabolic rate BMR 23 Output and Storage of Measurement Results 24 If Necessary Troubleshooting 30 Technical Notes 31 The Regression Formula for Basal Metabolic Rate BMR 34 Specifications 36 ...

Page 4: ...tes actions that are prohibited This mark indicates instructions that must always be followed Warning This equipment must not be used on subjects with pacemakers or other mechanical implants This equipment passes a weak electrical current through the body which could interfere with and cause the malfunction of electrical medical implants resulting in serious harm Do not handle the plug with wet ha...

Page 5: ...t is discovered take appropriate action such as stopping the equipment while ensuring the safety of the subject Use the included AC adapter Do not lean against the equipment Unplug the AC cord from the equipment when moving it Tighten the adjustable feet when moving the equipment Interpretation of analysis results e g evaluation of measurements and formulation of exercise programs based on results...

Page 6: ... possible for accurate tracking of changes Readings are affected by the level of hydration and position of the body Please use at the same time of day each time under the same conditions and in the same body position Avoid measuring in multiple locations with greatly differing temperatures This may cause inaccurate measurements Allow the equipment to stand for at least 2 hours before using if it i...

Page 7: ...age or contamination All cables cords and connector ends for damage or contamination All safety related labeling for legibility All accessories electrodes etc for wear or damage 3 Visually inspect the following at least monthly Mounting screws on stand Update settings replace items or call for service as necessary according to the results of the visual inspections Do not use the unit if you see an...

Page 8: ...RS 232C USB SD card slot Feet 4 Adjustable supporting feet 2 Electrode 4 positions Symbols and their Meanings Positive polarity Serial number Alternating current Direct current Input Output WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directives Caution Refer to the attached notes For indoor use only SD card See the instructions Serial interface Manufacture The SD logo is a registered trademark ...

Page 9: ... measurement display Display Body Fat percentage and mass Display Fat Free Mass percentage and mass Display Body Water percentage and mass Display Basal Metabolic Rate Display Body Mass Index Indicate to step on Select the body type from Standard mode or Athletic mode Select the gender from Male or Female Enter the age between 7 to 99 years Enter the height between 3 0 0 to 7 11 5 90 0 to 249 9cm ...

Page 10: ... out approximately 4in 10cm of paper from the printer paper 4 Replace the printer cover to its original place Press to turn on the device After all the indicators are displayed is displayed If the device is turned on with the printer cover open is displayed Press The printer paper is cut automatically and the settings are completed Paper is not automatically cut when Auto Cut is set to Off Cutting...

Page 11: ...ts the SD card the mark on the right appears in the upper left corner of the screen Be sure to insert and remove the SD card when the device power is off to avoid damaging the SD card Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards Not compatible with SDXC memory cards Note To obtain the highest level of accuracy please make sure that all four 4 feet are touching the floor evenly For further accuracy and...

Page 12: ...he power The initial screen is displayed Keep the area around the plug socket clear during operation of the equipment in case of an emergency Turning the main power OFF Press the key to turn on the power off Power Supply Turning the Main Power ON OFF Emergency Shut Down ...

Page 13: ... 13 Settings 1 Press the key to change the mode The setting screen is displayed The key cannot be used when the scale is measuring weight or results are displayed while standing on the platform after measurment Note ...

Page 14: ...o first Default 0 See P 17 9 Body type selection Athletic mode 0 off 1 on Default 1 See P 17 P 29 10 Height input unit 0 0 1cm increments 1 1cm increments Default 1 11 Automatic determination time of input information 0 9 second s Default 0 Disables this function 16 Unit change 0 kg 1 lb Default 1 18 Target body fat ratio input 0 off 1 on Default 0 19 Printout language 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish...

Page 15: ...nimum BF If the predetermined minimum BF is 7 MWW FFW 0 93 If the predetermined minimum BF is 5 MWW FFW 0 95 MWW appears as Min WEIGHT on the printout CAUTION The minimum percent body fat values used to calcuate the Minimum Wrestling Weight MWW are derived from the 1996 American College of Sports Medicine ACSM Position Stand Weight Loss in Wrestlers that has been adopted by the National Collegiate...

Page 16: ...g order when the key is pressed Body Composition Mode The mark is displayed when the scale mode is selected Select the measurement mode by pressing the key Select the Measurement Mode Body Composition Scale TBF 300WA plus TBF 300WA plus Settings continued Scale Mode ...

Page 17: ...e body weight without requesting an ID number If the ID number is set to ON ID number will be increased automatically To change ID number manually press and enter the preferred ID number The ID number range 0 to 9999999999999999 Select body type If the body type selection Athletic mode is set to OFF the scale switches directly to Select gender without requesting a body type The mark is displayed w...

Page 18: ...ing impedance without entering the target value The body fat ratio range 4 to 55 Note Target Body Fat ratio input See P 14 setting 18 Measuring body composition The scale starts measuring impedance after you have entered all of the personal information Wait until is displayed and remain standing while measuring The measurement is complete when all disappear The scale displays the measurement resul...

Page 19: ...esults are output to the PC immediately after measurement is completed Press the key to select the measurement display The measurement display is switched in the following order by pressing the key Fat FFM Body Water BMR BMI Body Fat Applicable age 7 to 99 Fat Free Mass FFM Applicable age 7 to 99 Body weight Body weight Body fat mass Fat Free Mass Body fat Body fat icon ...

Page 20: ...tabolic Rate BMR Applicable age 18 to 99 Body Mass Index BMI Applicable age 7 to 99 Body weight Body weight Body weight Body height Body water Body water BMR kcal BMI Body water icon BMR icon BMI icon Basal metabolic rate level compared to the general population Note BMR kJ unit display ON OFF setting See P 14 setting 23 ...

Page 21: ... number The ID number range is from 0 to 9999999999999999 Press to enter tare value clothes weight The tare value range is 0 0 to 20 0lb 0 0 to 10 0kg Note ID number setting See P 14 setting 7 2 Measure body weight Step onto the platform after flashes is displayed when you have entered a tare value clothes weight The Stabilized icon appears when the load is stable The Stabilized icon disappears wh...

Page 22: ...to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart After your body fat percentage has been calculated the bar on the left side of the LCD will light up identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender Overfat and Obese Overfat above the healthy range Increased risk for health problems Obese high above the healthy body fat range Greatly increased risk of obesity related health problem...

Page 23: ...e towards the typical range given above What is basal metabolic rate BMR Applicable age 18 to 99 What is BMR Your Basal Metabolic Rate BMR is the minimum level of energy your body needs when at rest to function effectively including your respiratory and circulatory organs neural system liver kidneys and other organs You burn calories when sleeping About 70 of calories consumed every day are used f...

Page 24: ...ita com RS 232C and USB are mutually exclusive The results are saved to the SD card immediately after measurement is completed The icon is displayed when a valid SD card is inserted A new file is created on the SD card for each day The file is created using the measurement date and time as the file name as shown below YYYYMMDD year month and date If error 12 is shown in the display this indicates ...

Page 25: ...er of sheets that are printed is set in Number Items Default 45 Fat Mass 1 on 46 Fat Free Mass 1 on 48 Total Body Water Mass 1 on 50 Basal Metabolic Rate BMR 1 on 54 BMI 1 on 58 Desirable Range Fat Fat Mass 1 on 59 Total Body Water 1 on 60 Graph Fat 1 on 61 Graph BMI 1 on 64 Graph BMR 1 on 67 Bioelectrical data 1 on 68 TANITA Logo 1 on Note 0 off 1 on ...

Page 26: ...ody Type Gender Age Height Clothes Weight Weight Fat Fat Mass Fat Free Mass Total Body Water Mass Total Body Water Basal Metabolic Rate BMI Desirable Range Target Fat 1 1 1 1 1 1 Wrestler Mode 2 2 2 2 2 2 Indicator Fat Indicator BMI Indicator BMR Bioelectrical Data See the next page for an example of preset print 1 These items are not default 2 When the wrestler mode is activated Output and Storag...

Page 27: ...W is said to comprise between 50 to 70 of total body weight Generally men tend to have higher water weight than women due to a greater amount of muscle Weight Measured weight Fat mass Total weight of fat mass in the body BMR Basal Metabolic Rate represents the total energy expended by the body to maintain normal functions at rest such as respiration and circulation Bioelectrical data The Resistanc...

Page 28: ...ernately displayed 1 Press the key and the ID and measurement date and time of the data saved below are alternately displayed 2 Press the Enter key and Body weight Pt Clothes weight and Body Fat are displayed Press the CE key to return to one higher level Enter the measurement date YYYYMMDD using the keypad then press the Enter key and oPEn lights When there is no data matching with the entered da...

Page 29: ...sture when measuring Stand with both feet parallel on the electrodes Stand without bending knees The age input range is 7 to 99 years old Input age 99 for those who are 100 years or older Inaccurate results may be reported after excessive food fluid intake or after periods of intense exercise If clothes weight is input clothes weight is subtracted from the weight measurements A target body fat sho...

Page 30: ...thing blocking the gap in the measuring platform Remove any inserted objects Display Printer SD card Nothing is displayed even when the power is turned on Run out of print paper P End is displayed Sd F is displayed Confirm that the power is connected correctly Printer paper is not supplied Supply paper In the case that the printer is not used press CE key and redo the initial setting Insufficient ...

Page 31: ... resistance and the percentage of fat and other body constituents can be inferred from measurements of this resistance The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer measures body composition using a constant current source with a high frequency current 50kHz 90μA The 4 electrodes are positioned so that electric current is supplied from the electrodes on the tips of the toes of both feet and voltage is meas...

Page 32: ...ore stable by measuring 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 e...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ... 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 people that have more body fat are overestimat...

Page 35: ...l Nutrition American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition North American Association for the Study of Obesity held in 2002 in San Diego NOTE This model has been calibrated for those between ages of 18 to 84 Those individuals outside of this age range may not be obtain accurate readings Figure 2 Relationship of BMR and calculated REE from Tanita multiple regression analysis model Modified b...

Page 36: ...ements Accuracy at First Calibration 2 Weight Measurement Measurement System Strain gauge load cell Range 4 to 600lb 2 to 270kg including preset tare value Minimum Graduation 0 2lb 0 1kg Accuracy at First Calibration 0 4lb 0 2kg Display LCD screen Interface USB 2 0 Type B connector RS 232C SD card Usage Conditions Range Temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Relative Humidity 30 to 80 non condensing Sto...

Page 37: ...0 to 7 11 5 0 5in increments 90 0 to 249 9cm 0 1cm increments Clothes Weight 0 0 to 20 0lb 0 2lb increments 0 0 to 10 0kg 0 1kg increments Weight 4 0 to 600lb 0 2lb increments 2 0 to 270 0kg 0 1kg increments Fat 3 0 to 75 0 0 1 increments Fat Mass 0 2lb 0 1kg increments FFM 0 2lb 0 1kg increments BMI 0 1 increments Basal Metabolic Rate 2 1kcal 1kJ increments TBW 0 2lb 0 1kg increments TBW 0 1 incr...

Page 38: ...l interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver...

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