HoMedics IB-SC520 User Manual
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IB-SC520
Dirección postal:
HoMedics
Service Center Dept. 168
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township,
MI 48390
Correo electrónico:
cservice@homedics.com
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Instruction Manual
HealthStation
™
Know exactly what you’re made of.
™
KnowledgeBook™ Technology measures Body Fat,
Body Water, Muscle Mass & Bone Mass
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Getting Started
Battery Installation
1. Uses one 9-Volt alkaline battery (not included).
2. Remove Battery Compartment Cover on unit bottom and attach battery onto the
9-Volt battery snap.
3. The unit needs to be initialized before first use or after battery replacement.
Press lightly on platform. The display will show “0000”, then will automatically turn
off. Your HealthStation is now ready for use.
4. Replace battery when “LO” is displayed.
5. Remove battery if product is not used for a long time.
Weight Only
The weight only function can be used anytime by just stepping on the HealthStation
with or without shoes.
Body Fat, Body Water, Muscle Mass &
Bone Mass Functions
To use the Body Composition readings, you must first enter your personal information.
When entering your information, you must move through each step quickly. You have
Enter Personal Data into Memory
1) Press MODE
2) Set Height – Press the or button to find your height
When your Height is correct, press MODE
3) Set Age – Press the or button to find your age
When your Age is correct, press MODE
4) Set Gender – Press the or button to select MALE or FEMALE
When Gender is correct, press MODE
5) Set Normal or Athlete – Press the or button to select your level of activity
After you choose, press MODE
You will hear one long Beep
6) Set Memory Location – Press the or button to select your Memory Location
(1-4) After you choose, press MODE to store your information into memory
You will hear one long Beep
NOTE: If a black box ( ) is shown below a Memory Location number before setting a
memory location, that Memory Location is assigned to another person. Select a different
Memory Location for yourself.
Taking a Body Composition Reading
Before You Begin:
Be sure the scanner is on a firm, flat surface
You must have bare feet to take this reading
Wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly moist, to get the most accurate
and consistent reading
NOTE: You must wait several hours before taking a reading when:
drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications or exercising.
Recall Personal Data from Memory:
1) While the power is off, press the or button to toggle between Memory Locations.
The button recalls locations 1 and 3, The button recalls location 2 and 4.
Once you have selected the correct memory location,
press MODE to confirm. A “beep” sounds.
2) Step on the unit with bare feet. Position your
feet as shown.
3) Continue to stand still while the unit
measures your weight.
The scanner will take your Body Composition reading.
You will hear one long Beep
Your weight, Body Fat %, Body Water %, Muscle Mass
and Bone Mass are displayed on the screen.
The Status Bar at the bottom of the screen will show your
Body Fat and Body Water Health Status. (See Reference Charts on pages 5 - 6)
To Clear Memory:
1. While power is off press either the or button to toggle betweeen
memory locations.
2. If the selected memory has a ( ) under the memory number, press both the and
buttons at the same time to clear the content of the selected memory location.
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15 seconds to enter data before the unit shuts off to conserve battery power.
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Why Should I Monitor My Body Composition?
Typically, total body weight is used to determine if a person is at a healthy weight.
A change in weight alone does not tell you whether you have a gain/loss of muscle or
fat. In weight management, you want to maintain muscle mass while body fat is lost.
How Does This Body Composition Scanner Work?
This unit uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) to measure Body Fat, Body Water,
Muscle Mass and Bone Mass. BIA sends a low intensity signal through the body. The
signal is very low and causes no bodily harm. The signal flows with a different degree of
difficulty depending upon the individual’s body fat level. This difficulty is called electrical
impedance.
Who Can Use This Body Composition Scanner?
This HealthStation is designed for individuals aged 10 – 99 years.
WARNINGS: DO NOT use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal
medical device. This product is not intended for use by children under 10 years of age
or pregnant women. The measurements provided are not substitutes for physician
assessments of bone mineral density or osteoporosis. Always consult your physician to
determine what is right for you.
When Should I Use This Body Composition Scanner?
For maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that the unit’s functions
be used at approximately the same time of day under the same circumstances, such
as first thing in the morning before you step in the shower. It is also a good practice
to avoid swings in the body’s hydration level prior to taking the measurement.
By establishing the pattern of your body’s fluctuation over a period of one month,
you can determine your average level of body fat, body water, muscle mass and bone
mass. Women will have more fluctuation in water content than men and need to monitor
their reading over a longer time period to establish a personal average. You must
determine this as a reference point before measuring progress in a health
program.
You must wait several hours before taking a reading when: drinking coffee or alcohol,
taking diuretic medications or exercising. These affect your level of hydration and the
accuracy of this scanner.
This instrument is a personal monitor and should be used in a consistent manner for
the most accurate reading. While readings may vary between this scanner and other
methods of measurement (hydro-densitometry or hand held calipers), your changes in
body fat, body water, muscle mass and bone mass shown by this instrument will be
reflected accurately.
What Is Body Fat Percentage?
Every body carries two types of body fat: essential fat and storage fat.
Essential fat is needed for normal, everyday physiological functions within the human
body. Storage fat is found just below the skin’s surface. Though some storage fat is
necessary for normal body functions, excessive amounts can be detrimental to your
health and overall quality of life. Use this chart as a guide:
Note: Ideal body fat content is not the same for all people. Age, sex and heredity are
variables in this measurement. Always consult your physician to determine what is most
ideal for you.
Your goal in weight loss should be to increase lean muscle mass and to decrease body
fat for a higher burning metabolism and improved body tone.
† Source: University of Illinois Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Body Fat Percentage Calculator. www.ag.uiuc.edu/~food-lab/ai/bfc.html
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Why Is It Important to Monitor Your Total Body Water
(TBW%) Percentage?
Monitoring the level of body water can be a useful tool for one’s health maintenance.
Water is an essential component of the body and is one of the body’s overall health
indicators. Water makes up approximately 50-70% of the body’s weight and is present
proportionally more in lean tissue as compared to fat tissue.
For example:
• 73% of lean muscle tissue is water
• 80% of blood is water
• 25% of fat is water
• 22% of bone tissue is water
Additionally, water is also a medium for biochemical reactions that regulate body functions.
The estimated TBW% may vary according to your hydration level. For better accuracy,
avoid fluctuations in hydration level prior to taking a measurement.
The accuracy of the unit in estimating TBW% will also decrease with individuals suffering
from diseases or illnesses that tend to accumulate water in the body. Please remember
that the unit represents only a good approximation of your total body water.
The normal TBW% of an individual varies according to body fat percentage and gender.
The table below may be used as a guide:
†† Source: Derived from Wang & Deurenberg: “Hydration of fat-free body
mass”. American Journal Clin Nutr 1999; 69 833-841.
Why Should I Monitor My Skeletal Muscle Mass?
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM), lean muscle mass may
decrease by nearly 50 percent between the ages of 20 and 90. If you don’t do anything
to replace that loss, you’re losing muscle and increasing fat.
It is also important to know your muscle mass during weight reduction. At rest, the body
burns approximately 50 additional calories for each pound of muscle gained. Some
advantages of gaining muscle mass include:
• Reversing the decline in strength, bone mineral and muscle mass that accompanies age
• Maintenance of flexible joints
• Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet
This body composition scanner tells you the total weight of skeletal muscle in your
body. The normal weight of skeletal muscle mass for men is approximately 40% of total
body weight. For women, normal muscle mass is approximately 30% of total body
weight (International Commission on Radiological Protection, 1975). To find your muscle
mass %, follow this formula:
Use the chart below to see if your muscle mass is low, normal or high.
* Muscle Mass (in pounds)
Total Body Weight
= Muscle Mass %
MUSCLE MASS % RANGES
† Source: HoMedics,
2006. Figures
based on the
following formula:
Weight of
individual’s
skeletal muscle
(in pounds)/total
body weight
(in pounds).
†
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Hombres
Mujeres
Rango de % BF Rango normal de TBW%
4 a 14%
15 a 21%
22 a 24%
25% y m
4 a 20%
21 a 29%
30 a 32%
33% y m
70 a 63%
63 a 57%
57 a 55%
55 a 37%
‡s
70 a 58%
58 a 52%
52 a 49%
49 a 37 %
‡s
330 66 83 99 116 132 149 165
320 64 80 96 112 128 144 160
310 62 78 93 109 124 140 155
300 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
290 58 73 87 102 116 131 145
280 56 70 84 98 112 126 140
270 54 68 81 95 108 122 135
260 52 65 78 91 104 117 130
250 50 63 75 88 100 113 125
240 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
230 46 58 69 81 92 104 115
Peso (en libras)
220 44 55 66 77 88 99 110
210 42 53 63 74 84 95 105
200 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
190 38 48 57 67 76 86 95
180 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
170 34 43 51 60 68 77 85
160 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
150 30 38 45 53 60 68 75
140 28 35 42 49 56 63 70
130 26 33 39 46 52 59 65
120 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
110 22 28 33 39 44 50 55
100 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
Masa Muscular (en libras)
Normal
Mujeres
Normal
Hombres
(%) de Masa Muscular
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