BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
BC-418
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep
it handy for future reference.
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Maintenance
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Safety Notes
Since this equipment is accurately manufactured and adjusted, please observe the following instructions.
• Never disassemble the equipment as this may cause malfunction. Users must not disassemble or adjust this equipment.
Please inspect the equipment in accordance with the regulations in your country.
Caution Symbols
Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and safety, please familiarize
yourself with the Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential hazards when using this
equipment. Ignoring these Caution Symbols may result in serious injury, or damage to the product.
Please be sure to review before proceeding with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it will not be in use for long periods of time.
• In order to reduce the risk of a short circuit, please keep any liquid or metal objects (paper clips, etc.) away from the printer.
• Keep the electrodes clean by wiping them with disinfectant.
• Do not drop the unit, and avoid locations with constant vibration.
• Do not put this equipment in direct sunlight, close to heaters or near direct draughts from air conditioners.
• When transferred to any location where there is a difference of more than 20 degrees centigrade (40 degrees Fahrenheit),
wait 2 hours before using.
• When disposing of this unit, please do so in accordance with the prevailing regulations in each country.
This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury if the product is
mishandled or instructions are ignored.
WARNING
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General Instructions for Accurate Measurement
CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of physical injury or equipment
This equipment sends out a very weak electric current to measure impedance (electrical resistance) of the body. Therefore, in
principle, users need to use this equipment with bare feet. Moreover, since impedance fluctuates in accordance with the
distribution of body fluid, please observe the following instructions for accurate measurement.
• To prevent a possible discrepancy in measured values, avoid taking measurements after vigorous exercise until sufficiently
rested.
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damage if instructions are ignored.
This symbol indicates general precautions that should be taken when using
this product.
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WARNING
• To prevent inaccurately low body fat percentage measurements and other measurement errors, always hold both arms
straight down when taking measurements.
• As changes in body water and body temperature can have a major impact on measurements, measurements should be
made every day at the same time under similar conditions (always urinating before taking measurements, etc.) to get a
more accurate picture of the measurements over time.
• Ensure that your arms are not touching your side and that the inner thighs are not touching each other during
measurements; if necessary, place a dry towel between your arm and side and/or between your thighs.
• Also, make sure the soles of feet are free of excess dirt, as this may also act as a barrier to the mild current.
• False results may be reported after excessive food /fluid intake, or after periods of intense exercise.
* For further details, see the Technical Notes on page 36.
• This equipment is designed for the majority of the population leading healthy lives with a regular lifestyle. For people
suffering from sickness, or whose lifestyle is very different from the norm, it is recommended that the data from this
product should not be used as an absolute value, but rather as a reference to observe the rate change.
* For further details, see the Technical Notes on page 36.
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Individuals with a Pacemaker or Other Internal Medical Devices
This equipment sends a weak electrical current through the body during measurement. Individuals
who have internally implanted medical devices, such as Pacemakers, should not use this equipment
due to the risk of malfunction to the device that may be caused by the weak electrical current.
Inserting and Removing the Power Cord
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To reduce the risk of electric shock or product damage, never insert or remove the power cord with
wet hands.
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Do not under any circumstances dismantle or alter the device, as this could result in electric shock or
injury as well as adversely affect the precision of measurements.
To prevent fire hazard
Use only a correctly wired (100-240VAC) outlet, and do not use a multiple outlet extension cable.
Measurements for physically disabled persons
Physically disabled persons should not attempt to take measurements alone, but instead should
have their caretakers assist them in using the device.
• Measurement is sometimes impossible on a surface that is strongly vibrating. In this case, please move the equipment onto
a surface with little vibration.
• Do not take measurements while using transmitters, such as mobile phones, which may affect readings.
•
Cross Contamination
CAUTION
The Body Composition Analyzer should be used with bare feet. Please be sure to clean the scale
platform with appropriate disinfectant after each use. Never pour any liquid directly on the scale
platform, as it may leak and cause internal damage. Use a soft cloth and appropriate ethyl alcohol
to wipe off platform. Do not wipe the platform with strong chemicals.
Interpretation of Results
The data provided by this machine, as well as any supplementary information such as diet or
exercise programs based on this data, should be interpreted by a licensed professional.
Please make sure you place the Weighing Platform on a level and stable surface. If the equipment
is used when the Weighing Platform is unstable because not all feet are on the surface, there may
be a risk of stumbling or inaccurate measurement.
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<Usage Conditions>
Temperature Range for Use : 0°C / 35°C
Relative Humidity
: 30% / 80% (without condensation)
Never jump on the Weighing Platform, there may be a risk of stumbling and malfunction of the
equipment.
When handling printer unit, avoid any sharp edges.
<Storage Conditions>
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For the BC-418; Ensure you use the original AC adapter (MODEL: SA25-0535U). Using an AC
adapter other than the original one may cause malfunction.
Do not insert or remove the plug by the cable.
Temperature Range of Environment : -10°C / 50°C
Range of Relative Humidity
: 10% / 90% (without condensation)
To avoid malfunctions, avoid storing the equipment where there is direct sunlight, significant temperature
changes, the risk of dampness, a large amount of dust, in the vicinity of fires, or where there is the risk of
receiving vibrations or shocks.
<Power Source>
Value Range
BC-418
100~240VAC
50/60Hz
Model Name
Voltage Range
Frequency Range
Electric Current Range
550mA
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1.Product Assembly and Components
a Product Structure
a Rear View of Control Box
Please verify that the following components are in the package.
ቢ
Control Box
ቢPaper Dispenser Cover
ባ
ባPrinter Cover
ቤControl Panel
ብDigital Display
ቦLeft-hand grip
ቧRight-hand grip
ቨColumn
ብ
RS-232C
RS-232C Port
ቦ
ቤ
ቧ
ቩAnterior Electrodes
ቪPosterior Electrodes
ቫLevel Gauge
a Digital Display
ቭAdjustable feet
ቨ
Body weight mark
Measurement unit mark (kg)
Indicates that the device is being
Indicates that the weight is
used to measure body weight
shown in kilograms
AC Adapter
Clothes weight mark
Measurement unit mark (lb)
Indicates that the weight of
clothes is being subtracted
Indicates that the weight is
shown in pounds
WEIGHT
kg
cable
CLOTHES
lb
Gender mark (male)
Unit of height (cm)
Indicates that the user is male
Indicates that the height is
shown in centimeters
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
AGE
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Gender mark (female)
Indicates that the user is female
Unit of height (ft. in)
Indicates that the height is
shown in feet and inches
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
Athlete mark
Age mark
ቫ
ቭ
Indicates that the user is an
“athlete”
Indicates that the figure shown
is the user’s age
Ready mark
Indicates that the device is
ready to begin measurements
Body fat percentage
Indicates that the figure shown
is the body fat percentage
Platform
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Accessories
Printer Paper
Instruction Manual
(Technical Notes)
Bottom Cover
Bottom Cover
Attachment Screws
Column Attachment
Screws
Paper Width：58mm
Paper Roll Diameter：Maximum 55mm
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2.Assembly Instructions
a Membrane Switch
Clothes Weight Setting Key
Weight Only Key
Sets the clothes weight.
Measures body weight only.
Even if the user is dressed, weight minus the weight of
clothes can be measured.
(Body Composition Analysis mode)
kg/lb Key
Measures changing kg/lb only.
Feed Key
ON/OFF Key
Advances the print paper.
Turns the power on or off.
* Not available on analyzers with “kg only”
specifications
%Body Fat Range : 1%~75%
%Body Fat Increments : 0.1%
Max 200kg / 440lb
Numerical Keys
e=d= 0.1kg / 0.2lb
Inputs numerical values.
Min
2kg / 4lb
L
L
R
T= -200kg /-440lb
Operation Temperature Range 0 / +35 C
R
Time Set Key
Sets the date and time.
Body part data display keys
Used to display the measurement
results for the right arm, left arm,
right leg, left leg and trunk
Column
Attachment
Bottom Cover
Screws
Bottom Cover
Attachment Screws
Body Type Keys
CE Key
Clears entries.
To select the appropriate body type
Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of at least 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.
a How to Attach the Column to the Weighting Platform
ቢRemove the Bottom Cover.
ባInsert the two cables from the column into the holes on
the Weighing Platform.
Tanita’s athlete definition does not include “enthusiastic beginners” who are making a
real commitment to exercising at least 10 hours per week but whose bodies have not yet
changed to require the Athlete mode.
ቤTighten the four Column Attachment Screws and attach
the column to the Weighing Platform.
ብConnect the two cables from the column to the Weighing
Platform as shown in the illustration and replace the
Bottom Cover using the two Bottom
Cover Attachment Screws. When
replacing the Bottom Cover, please
place the cables in the right position
so that they will not get caught
between the cover and the Weighing
Platform. This may damage the
cables.
Please see Technical Notes booklet for further explanation.
Digital display
These marks are not present
on models having no display
switch key.
WEIGHT
CLOTHES
MALE
kg
lb
cm
FEMALE
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
ft.in
AGE
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3.Preparation for Use
a Connection and Installation
a Loading the Printer Paper Roll
Please change the paper roll when red lines appear along the sides of the paper.
CAUTION
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ON
OFF
1. Turn the equipment on by pressing the [
key.
]
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
“P.End” will flash in the middle of the display.
This means that there is no printer paper.
cm
MALE
Level Gauge
Check
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
* When you do not have any printer paper to replace
the old roll, press the [ ] key. “P.End” will
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disappear and you can continue measurement.
2. Remove the Paper Dispenser Cover.
When you lift up the Paper Dispenser Cover from the
back of the Control Box, it can be easily removed.
For accurate measurement, place the Weighing Platform on as flat a surface as possible and adjust the level with the adjustable feet so the bubble in
the level gauge is in the center of the frame.
CAUTION
3. Cut off the end of the printer paper where the
glue is (about 3 cm) in a straight line.
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3cm
Make sure you place the Weighing Platform on a stable level surface and adjust the level with the adjustable feet. If the
Weighing Platform is not stable because not all the feet are on the surface, for example, there is a risk of stumbling or
inaccurate measurement.
Please make sure to cut off the part with the
glue because the glue may hinder the paper
feeding through the printer.
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a Connection of Plugs
DC Jack for AC Adapter
4. Insert the printer paper into the slit.
The printer paper is automatically rolled up and the
edge of the paper is cut automatically.
Please remove the cut paper.
Please make sure you insert the printer paper
straight into the slit.
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Adjustable feet
5. Insert the catches of the Paper Dispenser Cover
into the guide holes.
* If a paper jam occurs, please refer to P. 25.
1. Insert the plug from the AC adapter into the DC jack on the back of the weighing platform.
2. Connect the cable and the AC adapter and insert the plug on the cable into the wall outlet.
•To avoid electric shock, do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
WARNING •To avoid electric shock, do not use the equipment near water.
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•To avoid measurement error, do not measure while using equipment that generates radio waves,
CAUTION
such as mobile phones.
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4.Setting Date and Time
5.Mode Selection
Set the functions (modes) that you want this equipment to start with. The selected modes will be automatically recorded.
a Setting the date and time
ON
If it is not necessary to change the settings, the equipment will start up when you simply press the [
] key.
OFF
The printer function is ON in the display shown below.
a Setting the number of printouts, the printout language, and the printout items
Select the number of print outs (0 - 9) and language. (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
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ON
OFF
1. Push the [
] key.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
ON
OFF
CLOTHES
The entire display will begin to flash, and then the
clothes weight input screen will appear.
1. While holding down the [0] key, press the [
]
WEIGHT
kg
lb
cm
MALE
CLOTHES
key.
FEMALE
ft.in
Release the keys after “Prt-1” is displayed on the
screen.
cm
MALE
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
FEMALE
ft.in
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ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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TIME SET
2. Push the [
] key.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
The date and time input screen will appear.
The upper row of numbers show the year, the middle
row the month and day, and the bottom row the time
(hours and minutes).
2. Select the number of print outs
Using the numerical keys, enter the quantity of print
outs desired.
CLOTHES
WEIGHT
kg
lb
cm
MALE
CLOTHES
TIME SET
FEMALE
ft.in
cm
MALE
The maximum number is nine.
[1]~[9] : Quantity of print outs
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
FEMALE
ft.in
TIME SET
If no changes are to be made, press the [
] key again.
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ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
[0]
: No printout
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3. Input the present date and time.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
Input the appropriate numbers, beginning with the
top row, in the flashing space.
CLOTHES
3. Language Selection
WEIGHT
kg
lb
cm
MALE
CLOTHES
If“0” is selected at step 2, you cannot preset the
language.
Example: To input May 1, 2002, 6:03 p.m., press in
order the following keys:
FEMALE
ft.in
cm
MALE
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ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
FEMALE
ft.in
The display will automatically change to the language
selection screen. The currently selected language will
be displayed as a number.
Example: (LNG-1) means English.
Select the language desired using the numerical keys.
[1] : English
2
0
0
2
0
5
0
1
1
8
0
3
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ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
* If you make an error while inputting a number, press the
] key.
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[
This will return you to the previous input space.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
TIME SET
4. Press the [
] key.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
[2] : French
[3] : German
[4] : Italian
[5] : Spanish
cm
MALE
The date and time are set, and the clock function is
running.
CLOTHES
FEMALE
ft.in
cm
MALE
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
TIME SET
The display will now return to the step prior to
entering this mode.
* The clock function is backed up by the rechargeable battery,
but natural electric discharge of the rechargeable battery
may occur if the device is not in use for an extended period
(more than 2 weeks); this will clear the settings, making it
necessary to reset the date and time.
FEMALE
ft.in
% FAT
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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4. Printing selection
WEIGHT
kg
lb
Printing contents are selected from numerical keys.
CLOTHES
[0] : Short
[1] : Long
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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5. The display will automatically change to the
measurement screen after all the input has been
completed.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
If further change to the print settings is desired,
please turn off the equipment and follow steps 1 - 4
above.
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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The equipment will start up with these settings next time you use it.
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a Setting the Original Mode
This process is utilized to select whether or not you use the target body fat ratio function. (See the printout sample
on page 16.)
< H I N T ! >
The target body fat ratio function is deactivated when this product is shipped from factory.
ON
OFF
CLOTHES
WEIGHT
kg
lb
1. Press the
key while holding down the
key.
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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[0] : The target body fat ratio function is deactivated
[1] : The target body fat ratio function is activated
If the number of print outs is set to “0” during
the process of “Setting the Number of Print Outs
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
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or
FEMALE
ft.in
and Language” on page 13, you cannot preset
this item.
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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2. After the input is completed, the display will
automatically change to the measurement
display.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
The equipment will start up with these settings next time you use it.
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Sample
T A N I T A
B O D Y C O M P O S I T I O N
A N A L Y Z E R
B C
—
4 1 8
2 1 ⁄ S E P ⁄ 2 0 0 2
1 9 : 2 9
B O D Y T Y P E
S T A N D A R D
G E N D E R
A G E
M A L E
3 4
H E I G H T
W E I G H T
B M I
1 7 9
c m
k g
7 3 .
3
9
2 3 .
B M R
7 2 9 4
k J
1 7 4 3 k c a l
F A T %
1 3 .
9 .
1
%
k g
k g
k g
This section prints the both the
body type and body
composition data of the
current user.
F A T M A S S
F F M
6
6 3 .
4 6 .
7
6
T B W
D E S I R A B L E R A N G E
F A T %
8 – 2 0
%
F A T M A S S
5 . 5 – 1 5 .
9
k g
T A R G E T B F % i s
P r e d i c t e d w e i g h t
:
2 0 %
:
This section calculates the
amount of fat that should be
lost or gained to achieve the
Target BF% (preset by the user
and health care professional).
7 9 .
1 5 .
6 .
6
k g
k g
k g
P r e d i c t e d f a t m a s s
F A T T O G A I N :
:
9
3
C o n s u l
t
y o u r p h y s i c i a n
b e f o r e b e g i n n i n g a n y
w e i g h t m a n a g e m e n t p r o –
g r a m . T a n i t a i s n o t r e –
s p o n s i b l e f o r d e t e r –
m i n i n g y o u r t a r g e t B F % .
I M P E D A N C E
W h o l e B o d y
R i g h t L e g
L e f t L e g
5 5 1
2 1 2
2 1 4
2 9 2
3 0 9
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
R i g h t A r m
L e f t A r m
S e g m e n t a l A n a l y s i s
R i g h t L e g
<Printing selection and Goal Setter Mode>
F a t %
8 . 9
%
F a t M a s s
1 . 1 k g
Printing selection
Goal Setter Mode
Input
Print Out
F F M
1 1 . 5 k g
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
STANDARD
ATHLETIC
1 0 . 9 k g
ON
[1]
L e f t L e g
F a t %
1 0 . 1
%
F a t M a s s
1 . 2 k g
Short
[0]
F F M
1 1 . 0 k g
TARGET BF 00%
STANDARD
ATHLETIC
The measurement data for
each body part – the predicted
muscle mass, the fat mass, and
the body fat percentage – are
printed out in this portion.
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
1 0 . 4 k g
OFF
[0]
R i g h t A r m
F a t %
1 4 . 0
%
F a t M a s s
0 . 6 k g
3 . 6 k g
F F M
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
STANDARD
ATHLETIC
3 . 4 k g
ON
[1]
L e f t A r m
F a t %
1 5 . 4
%
F a t M a s s
0 . 6 k g
3 . 5 k g
Long
[1]
TARGET BF 00%
STANDARD
ATHLETIC
F F M
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
3 . 3 k g
OFF
[0]
T r u n k
F a t %
1 5 . 0
%
6 . 0 k g
3 4 . 1 k g
F a t M a s s
F F M
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
For this Printing Selection, please refer to the page 13.
For this Goal Setter Mode, please refer to the page 14.
3 2 . 8 k g
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6.Operating Instructions
6. Set the Target Body Fat Ratio.
a Body Composition Analysis
WEIGHT
kg
lb
After you input the height, “GOAL” will
automatically flash on the display. Input the target
body fat ratio desired using the numerical keys.
Example: 16% = Press [1] and [6].
CLOTHES
This explains the procedure when the printer function is turned on. Please be aware that the display may be
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
different if the number of printouts is set to [0].
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ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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9% = Press [0] and [9].
* If the number of print outs is set to “0”, nothing will
be displayed.
* If the target body fat ratio is set to OFF, the target
body fat ratio will not be printed out.
•
•
•
Do not wipe the equipment with corrosive chemicals (gasoline, cleaner, etc.). Please use a neutral
detergent to clean the equipment.
When the equipment has been transferred to any location where there is a temperature difference of
20˚C or more, wait for at least two hours before using it.
In taking measurements, please keep the person away from the unit, who uses transmitters such as a
mobile phone avoid causing margin errors.
• Before you start a body weight management
program and set the appropriate personal
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body fat ratio, please consult your doctor.
Tanita is not responsible for setting the
appropriate target body fat ratio for specific
individuals.
1. Turn on the Power.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
ON
OFF
Press the [
] key.
CLOTHES
“0.0” will appear on the upper portion of the display.
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
• For details of the desirable body fat
percentage, please refer to the Technical Notes.
Male athletes may wish to select a single digit
body fat percentage as their target. However,
this is not recommended for Standard Adults, in
particular women, who should avoid becoming
excessively lean. Always consult a doctor about
the target body fat percentage most suitable for
your body type.
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
2. Enter Clothes Weight.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
Enter clothes weight using the numerical keys.
Example: if the clothes weight is 2.0 kg, press [2], [.]
and then [0].
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
When the data input is completed, the data will be
displayed as a minus number.
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
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• Do not step on the Weighing Platform until the
target body fat ratio setting has been
completed because the power may be
automatically turned off or the measurement
may be inaccurate.
3. Select the Body Type.
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WEIGHT
kg
lb
Select the Body Type from Standard Male, Standard
Female, Athletic Male and Athletic Female. Please use the
Athletic key when the user is 17 years or older and also
meets the following criteria.
CLOTHES
Male
Female
STANDARD
STANDARD
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
ATHLETIC
* If you want to change the settings, please press the
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
See page 8 for Tanita’s definition of “Athlete.”
[
] key and the procedure will go back to the
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former step. Please re-enter the data.
4. Enter Age.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
* If the user is 32 years old or younger.
Example: Press [3] and [2].
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
7. After “88888” is displayed on the upper portion
of the display, a flashing arrow will appear next
STEP ON
* If the user is 9 years old or younger
Example: press [0] and [9].
* If ages 16 or less are entered, even if Athletic is
selected for the Body Type, it will be automatically
changed to Standard.
FEMALE
ft.in
kg
lb
kg
lb
WEIGHT
WEIGHT
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
CLOTHES
CLOTHES
to
.
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cm
cm
MALE
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
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5. Enter Height.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
Example: If the user’s height is 172 cm, please press [1], [7]
and then [2].
CLOTHES
8. Start Measurement.
Posterior Electrodes
Anterior Electrodes
cm
MALE
Step on the Weighing Platform with bare feet so they
touch the electrodes. Stand in a stable position without
bending your knees.
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
• Do not use the hand grips, as you will only be
measuring your body weight this time.
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9. Taking Measurement.
a Weight Only Function
WEIGHT
kg
lb
Step on the weighing platform in bare feet. Make sure heels
are placed on the posterior electrodes, and the front part of
the feet are in contact with the anterior electrodes.
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
1. After turning on the unit, press the [
] key.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
FEMALE
ft.in
CLOTHES
After a momentary display check, “0.0” will appear
on the LCD. If measuring units need to be changed,
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
cm
MALE
10.Measure the Impedance.
% FAT
FEMALE
ft.in
do so at this time by pressing the [
]key.
When the grips are grasped with both hands,
will appear at the bottom of the display and the
impedance measurement will begin.
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
An arrow on the LCD will follow the selection of
weighing units.
% FAT
The
marks will disappear one by one during the
2. Weight Measurement.
measurement; after five full cycles, the measurement will be complete.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
Step on the weighing platform. Weight will be
displayed on the LCD.
CLOTHES
•
Grab the grips (two locations) only after the body
weight figure on the display has stabilized.
• Do not step off the Weighting Platform until
the “ ” symbols disappear completely.
cm
MALE
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FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
• In cases when measurements of the body fat ratio
or the quantity of fat are abnormally small or the
error message (E01) is shown on the display, the
probable reason is that the soles of the feet and the
electrodes are not in full contact. Make sure you
step on the Weighing Platform so there is contact
between the electrodes and the soles of your feet.
If the problem is not solved this way, it is possible
that the soles of the feet have calluses and the
resistance is too great. Therefore, place about 0.5
ml of water on each of the four electrodes where
the feet touch before measurement.
ON
OFF
3. When measuring is complete, press the [
key to turn off the power.
]
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
• No printer is available when measuring
weight only.
FEMALE
ft.in
ƽ
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
• If body composition analysis is desired, turn
% FAT
ON
OFF
the unit off and then on, using the [
key.
]
Important Note: There is no automatic weight lock
function.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
11.Measurement Is Completed.
cm
MALE
Once the body weight and impedance measurements have
been completed, the overall body fat percentage will be
shown at the bottom of the display and a buzzer will sound.
If the printer is ON, the measurement results will be printed out.
* With regard to the measurement result, please refer to P. 22.
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
If the printer is OFF, the measurement results (predicted
muscle mass, fat mass, and body fat percentage) for each
body part can be displayed using the ten-key pad.
L
R
R
Left arm
Left leg
Right arm
Right leg
Select the number of the desired body part on the ten-key pad.
[4]:
[6]:
[0]:
[.]:
Left arm
Right arm
Left leg
L
Right leg
[5] and [2]: Trunk
* See page 13 for details on printer settings.
Step off the Weighing Platform.
Trunk
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
MALE
12.When You Continue to Measure.
cm
After printing is completed, go back to step 3.
Measure by entering the data in the same procedure.
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
13.Finish Measurement.
ON
OFF
Press the [
] key and turn off the power.
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a Explanation of the Print Out
Sample
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults
Underfat
Healthy
Overfat
Obese
Age
T A N I T A
B O D Y C O M P O S I T I O N
A N A L Y Z E R
20-39
BMI:Body Mass Index is a height to weight
ratio, and is calculated by the following
formula:
B C
—
4 1 8
BMR:Basal Metabolic Rate represents the
total energy expended by the body to
maintain normal functions at rest such as
respiration and circulation.
40-59
60-79
Female
2 1 ⁄ S E P ⁄ 2 0 0 2
1 9 : 2 9
Weight (kg)
Height (m2)
Desirable Range 18.5 - 24.9
B O D Y T Y P E
S T A N D A R D
G E N D E R
A G E
M A L E
3 4
H E I G H T
W E I G H T
B M I
1 7 9
c m
k g
7 3 .
3
9
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
FAT MASS:Total weight of fat mass (in kg ,
lb) in the body.
2 3 .
FAT%:The percentage of total body weight
that is fat.
B M R
7 2 9 4
k J
1 7 4 3 k c a l
20-39
40-59
60-79
F A T %
1 3 .
9 .
1
%
k g
k g
k g
F A T M A S S
F F M
6
FFM:Fat Free Mass is comprised of muscle,
bone, tissue, water, and all other fat free
mass in the body.
6 3 .
4 6 .
7
6
TBW:Total Body Water is the amount of
water (expressed as lb, kg, or st.lb) retained
in the body. TBW is said to comprise
between 50% - 70% of total body weight.
Generally, men tend to have higher water
weight than women due to a greater
amount of muscle.
Male
T B W
D E S I R A B L E R A N G E
F A T %
8 – 2 0
%
F A T M A S S
5 . 5 – 1 5 .
9
k g
T A R G E T B F % i s
P r e d i c t e d w e i g h t
:
PW:Predicted weight
Calculated weight for the given Target
BF%.
Underfat
Healthy
Overfat
Obese
2 0 %
:
7 9 .
1 5 .
6 .
6
k g
k g
k g
* As reported by Gallagher,et al., at NY Obesity Research Center.
To determine the percentage of body fat that's appropriate for your body,consuit your physician.
P r e d i c t e d f a t m a s s
F A T T O G A I N :
:
9
3
PFM:Predicted fat mass
Caluculated fat mass for the given Target
BF%.
FAT TO LOSE/GAIN:
Calculated fat mass to lose or gain to
achieve the Predicted Weight.
C o n s u l
t
y o u r p h y s i c i a n
b e f o r e b e g i n n i n g a n y
w e i g h t m a n a g e m e n t p r o –
g r a m . T a n i t a i s n o t r e –
s p o n s i b l e f o r d e t e r –
m i n i n g y o u r t a r g e t B F % .
S e g m e n t a l A n a l y s i s
R i g h t L e g
I M P E D A N C E
Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines
F a t %
8 . 9
%
W h o l e B o d y
R i g h t L e g
L e f t L e g
5 5 1
2 1 2
2 1 4
2 9 2
3 0 9
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
F a t M a s s
1 . 1 k g
IMPEDANCE:Impedance reflects the body’s
inherent resistance to an electrical current.
Muscle acts as a conductor of the electrical
current, adipose tissue acts as a resistor.
Underwight
Normal Range
Pre obese
BMI ＜ 18.5
18.5 ≦ BMI ＜ 25
25 ≦ BMI ＜ 30
30 ≦ BMI ＜ 35
35 ≦ BMI ＜ 40
BMI ≧ 40
F F M
1 1 . 5 k g
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
R i g h t A r m
L e f t A r m
1 0 . 9 k g
L e f t L e g
F a t %
1 0 . 1
%
F a t M a s s
1 . 2 k g
Obese
Obese
Obese
CLASS l
CLASS ll
CLASS lll
F F M
1 1 . 0 k g
PMS:Predicted Muscle Mass
means bone-free lean tissue mass (LTM)
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
1 0 . 4 k g
R i g h t A r m
F a t %
1 4 . 0
%
F a t M a s s
0 . 6 k g
3 . 6 k g
F F M
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
3 . 4 k g
L e f t A r m
F a t %
1 5 . 4
%
F a t M a s s
0 . 6 k g
3 . 5 k g
F F M
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
3 . 3 k g
T r u n k
F a t %
1 5 . 0
%
6 . 0 k g
3 4 . 1 k g
F a t M a s s
F F M
P r e d i c t e d M u s c l e M a s s
3 2 . 8 k g
NOTE:Please refer to the Technical Notes for details.
Please consult your doctor before you start a body weight management program. Tanita is not responsible for the
target body fat ratio.
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7.Clearing Paper Jams
a Components of the Printer Unit
a Clearing Paper Jams
Please pay careful attention to avoid injury from the sharp edge.
Please turn off the machine before clearing Paper jams.
CAUTION
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1. Remove the Paper Dispenser Cover.
If you lift up the Paper Dispenser Cover from the
back of the Control Box, it can be easily removed.
Automatic Cutter Unit
Paper Release Lever
Printer Paper Outlet
2. Remove the Printer Cover.
As shown in the illustration, from the front side of the
Control Box, use a finger to lift up the Printer Cover.
The Printer Cover is firmly fixed by catches.
Please make sure not to drop the Control Box
when you remove the Printer Cover.
ƽ
3. Lift up the Automatic Cutter Unit.
From the front side of the Control Box, lift up the
Automatic Cutter Unit with a finger.
Auto-cutter
Unit
4. Raise the Paper Release Lever and remove the
jammed paper.
* This is a picture of the Control Box without the Printer Dispenser Cover and the Printer Cover, looking down
from above.
Paper Release
Lever
Remove the printer roll paper and the jammed paper.
5. Return the Paper Release Lever, the Automatic
Cutter Unit and the Printer Cover to the normal
position.
Insert the catches of the Printer Cover into the guide
holes of the Control Box and push it down slowly
while pressing the catches on both the left and right
hand sides until a click is heard.
Failure to press down the Paper Release Lever
will result in continuous feeding of the printer
paper without it being cut automatically.
ƽ
6. Return the printer paper roll.
Return the printer paper roll by following the
procedure in P. 11 [Loading Printer Paper Roll].
7. Return the Printer Dispenser Cover to the proper
position.
Press the Printer Dispenser Cover down slowly as the
catches of the cover go into the guide holes. P. 11.
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8.Troubleshooting
RS-232C Interface Instructions
This section describes the interface for outputting the BC-418 Body Composition Analyzer measurement results as
RS-232C signals to personal computers and other external devices.
a Problem List
If problems occur, please refer to the following instructions before you ask for repairs.
Only connect IEC950-compliant computers to the BC-418.
ƽCAUTION
Problem
Solution
• Please confirm that the Control Box is properly connected to the AC
Adapter and the AC Adapter is properly connected to the cable.
a Specifications
a Signal lines and connection methods
Nothing appears on the display after
ON
OFF
pushing [
] key.
Communication Standard
EIA RS-232C Compatible
Terminal number
Signal name
Communication Method Asynchronous Transmission
2
3
5
R X D
• E-01 is displayed when the impedance shows an abnormal value
compared to height and weight.
E-01 is displayed.
Signal speed
Data bit length
Parity
4800 baud
8 bits
T X D
G N D
Please make sure that measurement was carried out with bare feet, the
electrodes or the soles of the feet were clean, and the feet were correctly in
contact with the electrodes. If the feet are dry or have calluses, place water on
the electrodes before stepping on the unit.
None
Stop bit
1 bit
Terminator
CR+LF
• It is possible that the body fat ratio exceeds the measuring capacity.
Please stop measuring.
• This sign is displayed when the body fat percentage of the trunk is too
low and is off the measureable range.
E-02 is displayed and the reading of
the trunk cannot be obtained.
• Please refer to the readings of other parts for the body fat.
•Connection example Always use a reverse cable when connecting to an external computer.
• E - 11 is displayed when there is a loose connection between the control
box and the weighing platform.
• Confirm that none of connections between the scale and control box are
loose or unplugged.
E-11 is displayed.
Personal computer or
other device
•
There may be excessive vibration which will disturb the measurement process.
1 .
2 . R X D
3 . TX D
4 .
R X D
TX D
• The equipment requires readjustment.
E-12, 13 or 14 is displayed.
E-16 is displayed.
• Measurement is not possible because impedance is unstable. In order to
improve electrical conductivity, please clean the soles of the feet or
place water on the electrodes before using the equipment.
5 . G N D
G N D
• Please confirm the number of print outs selected is more than 0. (See P. 13)
• Please confirm that the correct brand of paper is used.
No print out
• Please confirm that the printer paper roll is placed in the correct position.
• Please confirm that the printer paper is not jammed.
•An RS-232C connector (D sub 9-pin male) is located in the lower center on the back of the control box.
•Use an RS-232C cross cable when connecting to a personal computer or other device.
• Please confirm the printer paper is not jammed.
The printer paper does not come out.
RS-232C connector (D sub 9-pin male)
•
The printer paper is used up. Please put in a new printer paper roll. (See P.11)
P.End is displayed and the equipment
is incapable of taking a measurement.
• Please confirm that the printer paper is being advanced properly.
•
Please make sure that the Paper Release Lever is not in the “Up” position. (See P. 25)
• It is possible that the maximum weight capacity has been exceeded.
Please stop measuring.
---- is displayed.
RS-232C cross cable
•
Do not stand on or put things on the Weighting Platform before starting measurement.
Start measurement after confirming there is nothing on the Weighing Platform.
uuuu is displayed.
The power has turned off during measurement.
• It is possible that the number of print outs selected is 0 or the Weight
Scale Mode has been selected. Please select the Body Fat Measurement
Mode and select a number larger than 0 for the number of print outs.
Feed Key is not functioning.
D sub 9-pin female
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2 .Output data format
Measurement data will be output in the following format.
a Transmission data
CAUTION • Transmission data will be output after measurements regardless of the status of the
personal computer or other device to which data will be transmitted must be put in a
reception-ready status before measurement.
• A comma (,) is used as a separator between data items.
personal computer or other device at the receiving end. For that reason, the
ƽ
• The terminators marking the end of data are CR (ASCII code: ODH) and LF (ASCII code: OAH).
• If the digits in the data do not reach the stipulated length for fixed length data, the data will be right-
justified for output, with a zero (0) (ASCII code: 30H) entered in any empty spaces.
1 .Output data items
Output data (ASCII code)
Data
Date
Time
kg mode
lb mode
Byte Length
Comma
“dd/mm/yy” (date/month/year)
“hh:mm” (hour:minutes)
0: standard 2: athlete
“dd/mm/yy” (date/month/year)
“hh:mm” (hour:minutes)
0: standard 2: athlete
”d d ／m m ／y y ” , ”h h : m m ” , x , x , x x x x x , x x x . x ,
Body type
Gender
1: male 2: female
1: male 2: female
Date
Time
Body type Gender
Height
Weight
Height
Weight
Comma
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Body water mass
Age
x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x , x x x . x , x x x x x ,
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Body water mass
Age
BMI
BMR
Comma
Comma
BMI
BMR
x x x ,
x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x ,
Impedance
Whole body
Right leg
Left leg
Right arm
Left arm
Body fat percentage Fat mass
Fat free mass Predicted muscle mass
Whole body impedance
Right leg
x x x ,
Comma
Right leg
Left leg
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Right leg impedance
x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x ,
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Body fat percentage Fat mass
Fat free mass Predicted muscle mass
x x x ,
Left leg
Left leg impedance
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Right arm Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Comma
x x x ,
x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x ,
Right arm impedance
Body fat percentage Fat mass
Fat free mass Predicted muscle mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Right arm
x x x ,
Left arm
Trunk
Comma
Left arm impedance
x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x ,
Body fat percentage Fat mass
Fat free mass Predicted muscle mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Left arm
Comma
Data will not be output if the [
] key is used to switch to the body weight only mode.
C R LF
x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x , x x x . x
ƽ
ƽ
Calculations are made using 1kcal = 4.184kJ.
Terminator
Body fat percentage Fat mass
Fat free mass Predicted muscle mass
Trunk
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Output (Fat Monitor Mode) Format
a Control Commands
Remote Mode
When in Remote mode, the body fat analyzer may be operated remotely by sending control commands from a host.
All types of data may be entered by connecting the BC-418 to a PC and switching to Remote mode.
a Switching to Remote Mode
U
U
U
?
0
1
CR LF
CR LF
CR LF
U? : Confirm current setting
U0: Use cm/kg mode
U1: Use in/lb mode
commands
U
ON
OFF
1. When the unit is switched off, press the [
]
WEIGHT
kg
lb
and [ ] keys simultaneously.
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
?
0
1
2
3
4
6
CR LF
D? : Confirm current setting
The default setting is off.
Note
ƽ
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
.
X
X
CR LF
CR LF
D0 : Set clothing weight (5-byte fixed length)
D1 : Set gender male = 1 female = 2
D2 : Set body type standard = 0 athlete = 2
D3 : Set height (5-byte fixed length)
D4 : Set age (2-byte fixed length)
% FAT
CR LF
CR LF
commands
D
2. Press [0], [8].
WEIGHT
kg
lb
CLOTHES
X
X
X
X
X
cm
MALE
CR LF
CR LF
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
D6 : Set Target BF (2-byte fixed length)
% FAT
commands
G
G
G
1
CR LF
G1: Start measuring body fat
G2: Measure weight only
3. Switch Remote mode on and off by pressing [1]
or [0].
WEIGHT
kg
lb
2
CR LF
CLOTHES
[1] : Enables Remote mode
cm
MALE
[0] : Disables Remote mode
FEMALE
ft.in
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
CHR$(01FH)
CHR$(01EH)
CR LF
CR LF
CHR$(01FH): Reset settings
Special
% FAT
commands
CHR$(01EH): Cancel measurement
4. Press [ ] to confirm.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
*All fixed-length data right aligned. Enter
for blanks.
0
CLOTHES
cm
MALE
FEMALE
ft.in
a Error Codes
If an error occurs, the body composition analyzer will send an error code to the host.
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
ON
OFF
5. Push the [
] key.
WEIGHT
kg
lb
E
E
E
0
0
X
0
1
X
CR LF
CR LF
CR LF
E00 : Attempted to start measuring without completing settings
Only "r S" will appear (standby display).
CLOTHES
E01 : Error in calculating body fat percentage
EXX :other error ’ body fat analyzer switches off
cm
MALE
To switch off Remote mode, start
from the beginning again and
select "OFF" at Step 3.
FEMALE
ft.in
ƽNote
ATHLETIC
STEP ON
AGE
% FAT
*See p.26 "7. Troubleshooting" for details of errors.
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a Example of Use
The body composition analyzer is used remotely as follows.
Set height
6
Ex: 179cm
Host .
D
3
0
0
4
8
1
7
9
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
Switch on body composition analyzer.
1
D
3
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands accepted
If settings incorrect
Host ,
First, switch on the body composition analyzer.
Check that the unit is in Remote mode.
D 3
!
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Host ,
ƽ
Also check that the unit is connected properly to the computer.
Set age
7
Ex: 34
D
4
3
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
Choose the units of measurement.
Host .
2
D
4
CR LF
Ex: cm/kg
If commands accepted
If settings incorrect
Host ,
.
body composition analyzer
D 4
!
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Units of measurement cannot be set if tare weight and height have been set. The default setting is cm/kg.
Host ,
ƽ
U
0
CR LF
Host .
/body composition analyzer
Host ,
Host ,
Set target BF
U
U
0
!
CR LF
CR LF
If commands received
8
. body composition analyzer
Ex: 18%
If settings incorrect
. body composition analyzer
D
6
1
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
Host .
*If commands sent are unclear Host
commands returned
,
!
CR LF
D
6
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands accepted
If settings incorrect
Host ,
D 6
!
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Host ,
Set tare weight
3
The tare weight need not be set if not required. It will then be treated as 0.
Ex: 1kg tare weight
Confirm settings
9
D
0
0
0
1
.
0
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
Host .
D
?
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
Host .
D
D
0
!
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands received
If settings incorrect
Host ,
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
1
2
3
4
6
0
0
1
.
0
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands accepted
Host ,
Host ,
Host ,
Host ,
Host ,
Host ,
CR LF
Host ,
. body composition analyzer
1
CR LF
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
0
. body composition analyzer
0
0
1
7
9
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Set gender
4
3
1
4
CR LF
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Ex: male
Host .
8
. body composition analyzer
D
1
1
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
D
1
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands accepted
If settings incorrect
Host ,
If settings incorrect
Host ,if data settings incorrect .body composition analyzer
D 1
!
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Host ,
*Gender, body type, height and age must be entered.
*Once all the necessary items of data have been entered, the unit will determine on the basis of age and gender whether to switch to Athlete or Standard mode.
Hence even if you choose Athlete mode, the unit may switch to Standard mode.
Set body type
5
*If starting in Weight Only mode, only tare weight needs to be set.
Ex: standard
D
2
0
CR LF
/body composition analyzer
Host .
D
2
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands accepted
If settings incorrect
Host ,
D 2
!
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Host ,
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a Resetting
Start measurement
10
11
Reset settings
G
1
CR LF
Host .
/body composition analyzer
Host ,
CHR$(01FH)
CR LF
Host .
/ body composition analyzer
CHR$(01FH) CR LF
CR LF
G
1
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
If commands accepted
If settings incorrect
If commands accepted : Host ,
If settings incorrect : Host ,
. body composition analyzer
. body composition analyzer
E 0 0 CR LF
Host ,
. body composition analyzer
!
During measurement
Commands are not accepted while measuring is in progress. If an error occurs, the body composition analyzer will transmit an error code to the host.
a Cancel
Host , error code . body composition analyzer
Cancel measurement
CHR$(01EH)
If commands accepted : Host ,
If settings incorrect : Host ,
CR LF
Host .
/ body composition analyzer
CHR$(01EH) CR LF
CR LF
Measurement finished
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. body composition analyzer
Readings will be outputted when measurement is finished.
!
If concluded normally
Host ,
” 2 1 / 0 9 / 0 2 ” , ” 1 9 : 2 9 ” , 0 , 1 , 0 0 1 7 9 ,
Date
Time
Body type
Gender
Height
0 7 3 . 3 , 1 3 . 1 , 0 0 9 . 6 , 0 6 3 . 7 , 0 4 6 . 6 ,
Weight
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Body water mass
3 4 , 0 2 3 . 9 , 0 7 2 9 4 , 5 5 1 , 2 1 2 , 2 1 4 , 2 9 2 ,
Age
BMI
BMR
Whole body impedance Right leg impedance
Left leg impedance
Right arm impedance
3 0 9 , 0 8 . 9 , 0 0 1 . 1 , 0 1 1 . 5 , 0 1 0 . 9 ,
Left arm impedance
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Right leg
1 0 . 1 , 0 0 1 . 2 , 0 1 1 . 0 , 0 1 0 . 4 ,
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Left leg
1 4 . 0 , 0 0 0 . 6 , 0 0 3 . 6 , 0 0 3 . 4 ,
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Right arm
1 5 . 4 , 0 0 0 . 6 , 0 0 3 . 5 , 0 0 3 . 3 ,
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Left arm
1 5 . 0 , 0 0 6 . 0 , 0 3 4 . 1 , 0 3 2 . 8
Body fat percentage
Fat mass
Fat free mass
Predicted muscle mass
Trunk
CR LF
. body composition analyzer
Terminator
If an error occurs
Host , error . body composition analyzer
After measurement has finished, all necessary items of data and tare weight are cleared, and the unit waits for further commands.
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Technical Notes
Reliability of body composition measurements with an 8-electrode BIA
a Reliability of body composition analysis via 8-electrode BIA
Introduction
In deriving the body fat percentage, fat mass, and fat free mass for the whole body, the Body Composition
Analyzer uses data acquired by DXA* from both Japanese and Western subjects as well as a regression
formula derived through repeated regression analysis using height, weight, age, and impedance between
right hand and foot as variables. Measurements of body fat percentage, fat free mass, fat mass, and
predicted muscle mass for specific body parts also use a regression formula for each body part derived from
repeated regression analysis using height, weight, age, and impedance for individual body parts (right arm,
left arm, right leg, left leg, trunk) as variables, based on data acquired through DXA.
A high degree of correlation has been found to exist between the figures for body fat percentage, fat mass,
and fat free mass for individual parts and for the entire body calculated with this predictive formula and the
figures obtained by DXA, and the results are thus highly reproducible.
This device calculates body fat percentage, fat mass, fat free mass, and predicted muscle mass on the basis of
data obtained by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).
One of two settings must be selected when taking measurements:
1
2
Standard (for persons 7 ~ 99 years of age)
Athlete (sportsmen/women who exercise considerably more than non-athletes)
Making a distinction by body type in the measurement mode produces more reliable body composition
measurements for athletes, whose body compositions differ from those of average persons.
a Principles of body composition measurement via 8-electrode BIA
Body composition measurements attained by the 8-electrode method are therefore extremely reliable.
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 rather easily through water, much of which is found in muscles. The degree of difficulty
with which electricity passes through a substance is known as the electrical 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, 500μA). The 8 electrodes are positioned so that electric current is supplied from the electrodes on the tips of
the toes of both feet and the fingertips of both hands, and voltage is measured on the heel of both feet and the thenar side of
both hands. The current flows into the upper limbs or lower limbs, depending on the body part(s) to be measured.
Measurement of body composition using DXA
DXA was originally designed to measure bone mineral content, but in the full-body scan mode the body
fat percentage, fat mass, and fat free mass of individual body parts (arms, legs, trunk) can also be
measured. The image below shows one example of body composition measurement results obtained by
DXA.
a Body impedance measurement methods
In the conventional 4-electrode method, current is supplied from the electrodes at the tips of the toes on both feet, with the voltage
measured on the heel. This current flows from one lower limb through the lower abdomen and then into the other lower limb, and the
bioelectrical impedance (hereinafter, “impedance,”) thus measured is the impedance between the two feet. In the newly developed 8-
electrode method, however, current is supplied from the tips of the toes of both feet and the fingertips of both hands, and the voltage is
measured on the heel of both feet and the thenar side of both hands. This method allows five different impedance measurements to be
made – whole body, right leg, left leg, right arm, and left arm – by switching the part of the body in which the current is flowing and
the location where the voltage is measured. When measuring impedance in the right leg, for instance, the current flows between the
right hand and foot, and the voltage between both feet is measured.
For reference, the impedance measurement methods for the respective body parts are shown in the diagram below.
Body composition measurement results obtained by DXA (Lunar Co., Ltd; DPX-L)
Current
Voltage
Whole body
Right leg
Left leg
Right arm
Left arm
Impedance measurement methods for the respective body parts
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Intra-day changes are thought to occur in unique cycles
arising from differences in the rhythm of individual daily
routines, occupations, and day-to-day activities.
Consequently, to obtain consistent measurement figures it is
recommended that measurements be taken under the
following conditions:
1) Measuring three hours or more after waking up, with
normal day-to-day activities carried on during this time
(simply sitting or traveling by car will keep impedance
high)
2) Measuring three hours or more after last eating
(impedance tends to fall for 2 to 3 hours after a meal)
3) Measuring twelve or more hours after vigorous exercise
(changes in impedance vary, depending on the type and
intensity of the exercise done)
a Causes of errors in impedance measurements
Intra-day fluctuations (Weight)
1 .5
1 .0
BIA measures impedance and calculates body composition on the basis of this impedance. It is known,
however, that impedance can vary due to changes in the quantity and distribution of body water, which
accounts for approximately 60% of body weight, as well as changes in body temperature. Therefore, when
measurements are being taken for research purposes or on a daily basis, uniform measurement conditions
must be ensured.
After supper
Before bathing
Sleeping
0 .5
After lunch
After breakfast
0 .0
After bathing
Before supper
kg
Rising
Before lunch
-0 .5
-1 .0
-1 .5
Before breakfast
Consideration should be given to two types of changes in impedance: inter-day changes and intra-day
fluctuation (cyclic changes within a single day). In the 8-electrode method, full body measurements use the
impedance between the arms and legs, while measurements for specific body parts use the impedance of
those particular body parts.
The reasons for changes in impedance are different for the upper limbs and the lower limbs. Given that the
impedance of the trunk is extremely low (a mere 5-10% of the impedance between hands and feet), changes
involving the trunk can be almost wholly ignored when measuring the impedance between hands and feet,
and the changes for the upper and lower limbs are synthesized.
6
8
1 0
1 2
1 4
1 6
1 8
2 0
2 2
Time
Intra-day fluctuations (Impedance value)
6 0
4 0
2 0
0
Rising
Before breakfast
Before supper
Before lunch
Before bathing
After
breakfast
4) Urinating before the measurement
Ω
Sleeping
When studying intra-day and inter-day changes with the 8-electrode method, it is thus necessary to
determine the respective changes for the upper and lower limbs.
5) Measuring as far as possible at the same time every day
in the case of repeated measurements (more dependable
measurements can be obtained if body weight and
impedance are both measured at fixed times)
After
supper
After lunch
-2 0
-4 0
-6 0
After bathing
1) Intra-day fluctuations (cyclic activity within a single day)
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8
1 0
1 2
1 4
1 6
1 8
2 0
2 2
Time
Between both hands
Peripheral impedance ordinarily rises during sleep and falls during activity. This is believed to occur
because extracellular fluid, typified by the blood, moves to the trunk during sleep, reducing the
extracellular fluid in peripheral areas and thus increasing impedance, and because the extracellular fluid
returns to peripheral areas during activity, causing a drop in impedance.
Intra-day activities during this cycle cause changes in body water volume and distribution due to the
consumption of food and drink as well as exercise.
The charts on page 33 illustrate one example of intra-day activities. The changes in weight, impedance, and
body fat percentage are shown on the respective vertical axes, while the measurement times are shown on
the horizontal axes (plotted points indicate the variation from the average change).
Increases in body weight occurred following the consumption of food or drink, and a sharp decrease was
seen between 20:00 and 22:00 because of a bath.
Complying with the conditions above should result in very
consistent measurements.
Intra-day fluctuations( %FAT)
3 .0
2 .0
1 .0
When developing this device, the following six conditions
were established in deriving the regression formula:
1) No alcohol less than 12 hours prior to measurement
2) No vigorous exercise less than 12 hours prior to measurement
3) No excess food and drink on the day before measurement
4) No food and drink less than 3 hours prior to measurement
5) Urination immediately before measurement
Before breakfast
Rising
Before bathing
Before lunch
After supper
After
breakfast
Sleeping
％ 0 .0
-1 .0
After
lunch
Before
supper
-2 .0
After bathing
-3 .0
6
8
1 0
1 2
1 4
1 6
1 8
2 0
2 2
6) No measurements during menstrual period (women)
Time
Between both hands
The impedance between the hands and feet, as mentioned earlier, synthesizes the changes in impedance of
the upper limbs and the lower limbs.
Between hand and foot
Between both legs
During the two or three hours of digestion and absorption that followed breakfast and lunch, a decrease occurred
in the impedance of both the upper and lower limbs, but the degree of change was larger in the lower limbs than
in the upper limbs. This is because the impedance of the upper limbs temporarily increased due to the impact of
specific dynamic action (SDA) from the meals but then turned downward as the body fluid mass increased. No
such increase or decrease in impedance due to SDA was seen, though, in the lower limbs. After supper, the lower
level of activity caused an increase due to lessened extracellular fluid in peripheral areas at the same time that
upper and lower limb impedance fell due to digestion and absorption; as a result no clear trend could be seen.
Among the particularly large changes that occurred were decreases in impedance while taking baths and
subsequent increases, increases and decreases attributable to exercise, and decreases after tasks such as
carrying heavy objects that require use of the upper limbs. In the course of a single day, the largest intra-day
change in the lower limbs was the decrease in impedance due to the flow of blood to the lower limbs (blood
congestion). No clear trend was noted in impedance in the upper limbs over the course of a single day, but
extremely large changes did occur as a result of certain activities in the daily routine.
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2) Inter-day changes
THE APPLICABILITY OF THE BMR REGRESSION FORMULA AND
The diagrams below offer examples of actual measurements made of inter-day changes. A study was done
to determine the degree of change in the impedance between the feet during dehydration; the first two days
represent a normal daily routine, while in the latter two days a state of dehydration was induced using a
sauna.
ITS DIFFERENCES WITH THE OLD FORMULA
The New Regression Formula for Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
It has long been said among medical and nutritional specialists that "The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is
more determined by the Fat Free Mass (FFM) than by the body weight" (Persons of a given body weight
with a higher FFM will have a higher BMR), and that from the aspect of evaluating the body composition,
should be estimated from the FFM. In addition, in cases of simple estimation formulae which can calculate
from the height, weight and age, without evaluating the body composition, there was a problem with
excessively high evaluations being given to obese persons with large body weight, and conversely
excessively small BMR evaluations given to muscular athletes, though these are not as many in number.
Currently, the BMR estimation recursion formula developed by Tanita, the manufacturer of body
composition analyzers, based on their research, works by multiple regressive analysis using this FFM, and
has a higher degree of accuracy in the individual differences in body composition. In order to derive the
BMR, resting respiratory metabolism (Resting Energy Expenditure: REE) was measured using a breath gas
analysis device, and this estimation recursion formula was created based on this data.
No significant inter-day change was measured in body
weight, impedance between the feet, or body fat percentage
during the normal daily routine. During the dehydrated
state, however, a drop in body weight of 1kg was noted,
with the impedance between the feet rising approximately
15Ω on the first day of dehydration and 30-35Ω on the
second day. As a result, body fat percentage was up by
around 1% on the first day of dehydration and by 1.5-2% on
the second day.
As mentioned earlier, impedance increases when body
weight is reduced (such as by dehydration), and decreases
when body weight is increased through excess
consumption of food and drink. The inter-day change in
impedance is thus inversely proportional to the change in
body weight.
These inter-day changes stem from such causes as:
1) Temporary increases in body weight (total body water)
through overeating 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.
Intra-day fluctuations (Weight)
6 1
6 0 .5
6 0
kg5 9 .5
5 9
5 8 .5
5 8
1 0：0 0
1 2 ：0 0
1 4 ：0 0
1 6 ：0 0
1 8 ：0 0
Time
＋5/13（Monday）
◆5/14（Tuesday） ▲5/15（Wednesday） ×5/16（Thursday）
Intra-day fluctuations (Impedance value)
<Figure 1> The Relationship Between Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) According
to Breath Gas Analysis and Weight, FFM
4 2 0
4 1 0
4 0 0
3 9 0
3 8 0
3 7 0
3 6 0
3 5 0
(Presented at Nutrition Week, Held in San Diego in 2002)
Ω
FFM vs REE
W eight vs REE
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
3 4 0
1 0：0 0
1 2 ：0 0
1 4 ：0 0
1 6 ：0 0
1 8 ：0 0
M ale
Time
M ale
＋5/13（Monday）
◆5/14（Tuesday） ▲5/15（Wednesday） ×5/16（Thursday）
Fem ale
Intra-day fluctuations ( %FAT)
2 2
2 1
2 0
Fem ale
％
1 9
1 8
1 7
1 0：0 0
1 2 ：0 0
1 4 ：0 0
1 6 ：0 0
1 8 ：0 0
0
0
Time
10
30
50
70
90
30
50
70
90
110
130
＋5/13（Monday）
◆5/14（Tuesday） ▲5/15（Wednesday） ×5/16（Thursday）
FFM kg
W eght kg
Inter-day changes in body fat percentage and
impedance measured by BIA between the feet
during normal daily routine and during
dehydration
JP M ale
JP Fem ale
U S M ale
U S Fem ale
JP M ale
JP Fem ale
U S M ale
U S Fem ale
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Product specifications
BC-418
AC adaptor (included) Center Minus MODEL SA25-0535U CLASS 2
Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 550mA Output Voltage: 5 VDC 0.3 V
As shown in Figure 1: the REE (BMR) has a stronger relationship to the FFM than to body weight, and a
difference is visible between males and females in the distribution trends. We see that in principle that we
should calculate from the FFM rather than by the old formula centered on the relationship with weight.
Power source
Rated Current: 3.5 A No Load Input Voltage: 5 VDC 0.3 V
17.5 W
Power Consumption
8 polar Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Measurement System
<Fig: 2> Comparison of BMR Values from the TANITA Multiple regression model and Breath Analysis
50kHz
500µA
Measurement Frequency
Measurement Current
Electrode Material
(Presented at Nutrition Week Held in San Diego in 2002)
Impedance
Measurement
Pressure Contact Stainless Steel Foot Pads, The Hand Grips are Metal-Plated to ABS Resin.
3000
Whole body, Right leg, Left leg, Right arm and Left arm
Measurement Style
y = x + 9E – 11
150 ~ 1200Ω
12Ω
Strain Gauge Load Cell
Measurement Range
Accuracy at first calibration
Measurement System
R2 = 0.808
R = 0.900
2500
SEE = 131.4
Weight
Measurement
Maximum
Capacity
Accuracy at first calibration
Clothes Weight
Gender
Minimum
200 kg / 0.1 kg
0.2kg
440 lb / 0.2lb
0.4lb
/
p<0.0001
Graduation
0-200 kg / 440lb
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
Male / Female
2000
Standard / Athletic
7~99 years old /1year increments
90 - 249 cm / 3 ft - 7 ft 11.5 in 1 cm increments / 0.5 in increments
Body Type
Age
Height
Input Items
1500
1000
500
0
4~55%
4~55%
Target Body Fat %
Target Body Fat %
Weight
0 - 200 kg / 440 lb
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
Male / Female
Standard / Athletic
Gender
Display
Body Type
Age
7 - 99 years old / 1 year increments
90 - 249 cm / 3 ft - 7 ft 11.5 in 1 cm increments / 0.5 in increments
Height
FAT%
Body Type
Gender
Age
Height
Weight
BMI
1 - 75% / 0.1% increments
Standard / Athletic
Male / Female
7 - 99 years old / 1 year increments
90 - 249 cm / 3 ft - 7 ft 11.5 in
1 cm increments / 0.5 in increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 increments
2 - 200 kg / 4 – 440 lb
0
1000
TAN ITA BM R kcal / day
(from TAN ITA m ultiple regression analysis m odel)
JP M ale JP Fem ale U S M ale U S Fem ale
2000
3000
Output Items
1 kJ increments / 1 kcal increments
BMR
150 ~ 1200 Ω / 1Ω increments
1 - 75% / 0.1% increments
Impedance *1
FAT% *2
Fat Mass *2
FFM *2
Print-out
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
0.1 kg increments / 0.2 lb increments
Desirable Range for FAT% and FM
3 Rows, 5 Digits LCD
RS-232C (D-sub 9 pins male Connector)
0ºC/35ºC
30% / 80% (without condensation)
12kg
TBW
The current BMR retrogression formula is a formula which acts on the principle of using the FFM value
from the results of body composition measurement according to the BIA, A good relationship is shown in
the BMR value based on actual breath analysis REE or R=0.9 (p<0.0001). These results were presented at the
First Annual Nutrition Week (American College of Nutrition, American Society for Clinical Nutrition,
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, North American Association for the Study of
Obesity) held in 2002 in San Diego.
Predicted Weight
Predicted fat mass
FAT TO LOSE/GAIN
Predicted muscle Mass *2
Others
Display
Output Data Interface
Temperature Range of Usage
Relative Humidity
NOTE: This model has been calibrated for those between ages of 18-84.
Those individuals outside of this age range may not be obtain accurate readings.
Weight of Equipment
Weighing Platform
377 X 343 X 83mm
Size
830mm
Height
*1 This item displays Whole Body, Right Leg, Left Leg, Right Arm and Left Arm.
*2 This item displays Right Leg, Left Leg, Right Arm, Left Arm and Trunk.
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