Tanita Ironman InnerScan 50, Ironman BC-350 Instruction Manual

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Model : BC-350

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Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................1

Features and functions ..............................2

Preparations before use ............................2

Getting accurate readings .........................3

Automatic shut-down function ..................3

Switching the weight mode .......................3

Setting and storing personal data in

memory ....................................................4

Taking body composition readings............5

Programming the guest mode ..................6

Taking weight measurement only .............6

Troubleshooting ........................................7

Specifications ............................................7

Table des matières

Introduction ..............................................8

Caractéristiques ........................................9

Avant utilisation ........................................9

Comment obtenir des résultats exacts ....10

Fonction d’arrêt automatique ..................10

Commutation du mode poids ..................10

Réglage et enregistrement des données

personnelles en mémoire ........................11

Relevés de composition corporelle .........12

Programmation du mode invitè ...............13

Lecture du poids uniquement .................13

Dépannage ..............................................14

Caractéristiques ......................................14

Índice de materias

Introducción ............................................15

Prestaciones y funciones ........................16

Preparaciones antes del uso ...................16

Cómo obtener lecturas exactas ...............17

Función de apagado automático .............17

Cambiando el modo del peso ..................17

Introduccion y alamacenamiento de

datos personales en la memoria .............18

Cómo realizar las mediciones de

composición corporal .............................19

Programación del modo de invitado .......20

Cómo obtener lecturas de peso

solamente ...............................................20

Resolución de fallos ................................21

Detalles Técnicos ....................................21

Tabela de conteúdo

Introdução ..............................................22

Características e funções ........................23

Preparativos antes do uso .......................23

Obtendo leitura precisa ...........................24

Função desligamento automático ............24

Comutando o modo de medida ...............24

Programar e armazenar dados pessoais na

memória ..................................................25

Obtendo medida de composição

corporal ..................................................26

Programando o modo visitante ...............27

Medindo somente o peso ........................27

Localizando defeitos ...............................28

Especificações ........................................28

1

Introduction

Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Composition Monitor. This monitor is one in a wide range of
home healthcare products produced by Tanita.
This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features.
Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living can be found on
our website www.tanita.com.
Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.
All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.
Actual measurements made by the BC-350 include weight and impedance. Based upon these
measured values, values are calculated for: body fat percentage, body water, muscle mass, physique
rating, bone mass, visceral fat rating.

Note : Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Note that people with an electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker, should not use a Body Composition Monitor as it
passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with its operation.
Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other functions are not intended for pregnant women.
Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.
Recorded data may be lost if the monitor is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility
for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by
the monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with
athletic body types.

Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week
and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita’s athlete definition
includes “lifetime of fitness” individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours
per week.

The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for
any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data.
Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Note : Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or

over-hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

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Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure
safe and accurate measurement.
Use carpet feet when the scale is used on soft surface, such as rugs or carpetings.

Note : To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.

• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally.

• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.

• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.

• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny;
avoid soaps.

• Do not step on the platform when wet.

• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

• Do not use this scale while operation transmitters (such as a cell phone) as this may affect your results.

Preparations before use

Inserting the Batteries

Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch, install 2 pieces of new
battery (included) with correct polarity as indicated.

Note : Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly

positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit
for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

Please note that the included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

Features and functions

7. Personal keys

8. Weight-Only
Key

6. Arrow (Select) Buttons

Accessories

9. Lithium Batteries
CR2032 (2)

1. Display
Screen

2. Ball-of Foot
Electrodes

4. Heel
Electrodes

5. Set Button

Open as shown.

Direction of the batteries.

10. Carpet Feet (4)

3. Features
Buttons

Detachable Carpet Feet
(only for piles up to 0.4”
(10 mm) thick)

3

Getting accurate readings

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not
undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring
platform. Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don’t worry if your feet
appear too large for the unit -accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform.
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking
measurements.
While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the
percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat
percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

Note : An accurate reading will not be possible

if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if
your knees are bent or you are in a sitting
position.

Heels centered on
electrodes

Toes may overhang
measuring platform

Automatic shut-down function

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

• If you interrupt the measurement process, the power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds, depending upon the

type of operation.

• If an extreme weight is applied to the platform.

• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*

• After you have completed the measuring process.

Note : If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and storing personal data in memory” (p.4).

You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as
shown in the figure.
The unit should be turned on to switch the weight mode.

Note : If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming

mode will be automatically set to feet and inches.
Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres.

Switching the weight mode

Note : For use only with models containing the weight mode switch

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You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode.
The monitor can store personal details for up to 4 people.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key
turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers
(1, 2, 3, 4) will be displayed, and the display will flash.
Note : If you don’t operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on,

the unit will turn off automatically.

Note : If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the

Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit.

Setting and storing personal data in memory

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you
wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

3. Set Age

The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An arrow icon appears on the
lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When
you reach your age, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

4. Select Female or Male

Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ), Female/Athlete and Male/
Athlete settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0”–7’ 3.0” or 100cm – 220cm).
Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to
confirm.

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Taking body composition readings

1. Select Personal Key and Step On

Press your pre-programmed Personal key.
(Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show “Error”.)
The unit will beep and the display will show the programed date.
The unit will beep again and the display will show “0.0”.
Now step onto the platform.
Note : If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will

show “Error” and you will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you
do not step onto the measuring platform within about 30 seconds
after “0.0” appears, the power is shut-off automatically.

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2. Get Your Readings: Auto Display Process

After the measurement is taken, readings will be automatically displayed in the order listed below.
After the last result reading is displayed, the weight reading will again appear.
At anytime during and after the Auto Display Process, the user may use the feature buttons to show the different results.
This unit will shut off after 30 seconds of inactivity.
Note : Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown.

To see other readings, Carefully step off scale, press other feature buttons.
The feature buttons will not function while remaining on scale.
For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range

Indicator).

Weight Body Fat %

Total
Body Water %

Physique
Rating

Visceral Fat Bone Mass Metabolic Age BMR

Muscle Mass

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Taking weight measurement only

Select Weight-Only Key

Press the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds, “0.0” will appear in the display and the unit
will beep. When “0.0” appears in the display, step onto the platform. The body weight value will
appear. If you remain on the platform, the display will flash for about 30 seconds, and then the
power will automatically turn off.
If you step off the platform, the weight will continue to show for about 5 seconds, then
“0.0” will appear and the unit will shut off automatically.

3. Recall Function

The previous readings of the following features can be obtained using the recall function.

Weight
Body Fat %
Total Body Water %
Muscle Mass and Physique Rating
BMR and Metabolic Age
Bone mass
Visceral Fat Level

To obtain previous readings, press the RECALL button while the current readings are being displayed.
To see other previous readings, press the appropriate feature button for each desired reading.
Press the RECALL button again to go back to the current readings.

Note : For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy

Range Indicator).

Guest mode allows you to programe the unit for a one-time use without resetting a
Personal data number.
Press Guest button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps:
Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.

Note : If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Error”

and you will not obtain a reading.

Programming the guest mode

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Troubleshooting

If the following problems occur ...then...

• A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb.
Refer to Switching the weight mode on p.3.

• The display shows

and goes off when the personal key pressed.

No data (age gender, height and activity level) has been stored in the memory.

• appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears.
Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the

accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new batteries.

Note : Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.

• appears while measuring.
Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.
The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.
The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

• The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or

appears after the weight is measured.

Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the

measuring platform.

• appears while measuring.
Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded

• No reading is obtained after pressing a feature button.
Step off scale when body fat reading appears, then press feature button.

Specifications

BC-350

Weight Capacity

330lb (150kg) (23st 8lb)

Weight Increments

0.1lb (0.05kg) (0.1lb)

Body Fat Increments

0.1%

Personal Data

4 memories

Power Supply

2pcs.Lithium batteries CR2032 (included)

Power Consumption

15 mA maximum

Measuring Current

50 kHz, 500 µA

Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful 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 is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device
that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Introductionににに

Merci d’avoir choisi l’analyseur de composition corporelle Ironman de Tanita.
Cet appareil fait partie de la vaste gamme de produits de santé grand public de Tanita.
Ce mode d’emploi vous guide dans les procédures d’installation et vous explique les fonctions
principales de l’appareil.
Veuillez le garder à portée de main pour vous y référer ultérieurement. Pour toute information
complémentaire sur la santé au quotidien, n’hésitez pas à consulter notre site Web www.tanita.com.
Les produits Tanita intègrent les dernières recherches cliniques et innovations technologiques.
Le Comité consultatif médical de Tanita vérifie toutes les données pour garantir leur validité.
Les mesures actuelles faites par le BC-350 incluent le poids et l’impédance. À partir de ces mesures,
on obtient d’autres valeurs: taux de graisse corporelle, taux de masse hydrique, masse musculaire,
constitution physique, masse osseuse, niveau de graisse viscérale avec fourchette-santé, taux de
métabolisme de base (BMR) et l’âge métabolique.

Précautions d’emploi

L’utilisation d’un impédancemètre par les sujets porteurs d’implants médicaux électroniques tels que les stimulateurs cardiaques
est fortement déconseillée, car l’impédancemètre émet un courant électrique de faible intensité qui parcourt le corps et qui risque
d’interférer avec son fonctionnement.
Les femmes enceintes ne doivent utiliser que la fonction de mesure du poids. Aucune des autres fonctions n’est conçue pour les
femmes enceintes.
Ne posez pas cet appareil sur une surface glissante telle qu’un sol mouillé.
Vous risquez de perdre des données enregistrées dans l’appareil si vous ne l’utilisez pas correctement ou si vous le soumettez à
une surcharge électrique. Tanita ne saurait être tenue responsable de quelques dommages que ce soient, dûs à la perte de données
enregistrées. Tanita ne saurait être tenue responsable de quelques dommages ou pertes que ce soient, entraînés par l’usage de cet
appareil, ni de quelque réclamation que ce soit provenant de tiers.

Remarques importantes à l’intention des utilisateurs

Cette balance impédancemètre est destinée aux adultes et enfants âgés de 7 à 17 ans sédentaires ou modérément actifs, ainsi
qu’aux adultes pratiquant du sport de façon intensive.

Tanita définit « une personne dotée d’une corpulence athlétique » comme une personne effectuant
approximativement 10 heure d’activité physique par semaine et dont le rythme cardiaque au repos est
inférieur ou égal à 60 battements par minute. Ceci inclut également les personnes ayant eu une activité
physique élevée tout au long de leur vie mais dont l’activité physique actuelle ne dépasse pas 10 heures par
semaine.
La fonction de contrôle du taux de graisse corporelle n’est pas destinée aux femmes enceintes, athlètes
professionnels ou culturistes.

En cas d’utilisation incorrecte de l’appareil ou de surtension électrique, les données enregistrées peuvent être perdues. Tanita
décline toute responsabilité en cas de problème occasionné suite à la perte de données enregistrées.
Tanita décline toute responsabilité en cas de perte ou de dommages occasionnés par ses appareils ou en cas de réclamation
effectuée par un tiers.

Remarque : Le calcul du taux de graisse corporelle varie en fonction du volume d’eau contenu dans l’organisme, et peut

également être affecté par la déshydratation ou un niveau hydrique excessif dus à divers facteurs tels que la
consommation d’alcool, la période des règles, une maladie, un exercice physique intense, etc.