r - ste n io ma s r ve ork l a fin artw no scaleo-comfort Diagnostic scale BSC105 /BSC205 User manual Issued in 08/2008 Manufactured for: Biocomfort Diagnostics GmbH & Co. KG Bernhaeuser Strasse 17 73765 Neuhausen a. d. F.
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Table of Contents 1 1.1 1.2 Introduction Intended Use Important Information 2 2.1 Interesting facts and information 8 The measuring principle of the diagnostic scale 8 Weighing correctly 8 2.2 How to start up your scaleo-comfort diagnostic scale 3.1 Inserting/ exchanging batteries 3.2 Switching on 3.3 Button functions 3.4 Configurimg the device 3.5 Setting the common setting values 3.5.1 Setting the date and time 3.5.2 Setting the units of measurement for weight and height 3.5.
Display elements Control elements User no. is displayed Standing area with electrodes Memory mode active Setting mode active Display block for measured and set values START button: 1. Switch on device (measuring mode) 2. Switch off device 3. Confirm a setting/ selection 4 SET button: 1. Switch on device (setting mode) 2. Select next input field (in setting mode) UP/MEM button: 1. Switch on device (memory mode) 2. Select user 3.
Contents of Package: - Biocomfort Body Diagnostics Scale scaleo-comfort BSC105 or BSC205 - 2 x 1,5 V alkaline batteries (type AAA / LR03) - User Manual - Biocomfort One-Year-Limited Warranty Infos at www.biocomfort.de For help getting started or any questions you may have, please do not hesistate to give us a call at 1-866-294-8267 (available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The model version BSC105 is equipped with a radio module to transmit the measurement data to a PC. 1.2 Important Information Keep these information in a safe place for a later reference! The symbols below identify and alert the user to the presence of important safety, operating, and service instructions. WARNING: indicates that non-compliance with the safety instructions may lead to health injury or bodily harm of the user or other persons.
Transparent electrodes integrated in the standing area: 2.1 The measuring principle of the diagnosNew innovative technologies are used to tic scale manufacture a transparent and, at the same time, conductive glass coating. This scale measures body weight, and estimates This coating is used for 4 elds on this scale, the percentage body water, body fat and which act as electrodes for the impedance muscle mass according to the B.I.A.
Step 3: Remove any used batteries and dispose of them properly in accordance with the valid regulations. For the sake of environment: Used batteries are hazardous waste and should not be thrown in the household garbage can. Step 4: Insert the two 1.5 V alkaline batteries according to the symbols in the battery compartment. WARNING: Ensure that batteries are inserted with the correct polarity. Improper installation is a hazard.
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When the scale is in its idle state – the socalled sleep mode – the current time is always displayed (Fig. 3.2), which only has to be set once the first time the scale is put into operation (see 3.4 Configuring the device). Fig. 3.2 Switch your scaleo-comfort diagnostic scale by pressing one of the three buttons: START, UP/MEM or SET, or by heavily tapping on the standing area. Every time you turn it on, all display elements appear for about two seconds as a function test.
UP/MEM button: START button: SET button: 1. When the scale is in sleep mode: Starts memory mode for displaying the stored measurements of a user. 1. When the scale is in sleep mode: Starts a measurement without and with input of the user no. if the desired number isn’t already displayed. 1. When the scale is in sleep mode: Starts the configuration mode both for setting the common as well as personal parameters, whereby the first setting which can be set is the personal user no.
Before you use the scale for the first time or if you want to adapt the device to your needs, you must make a few settings in the settings menu. To do this, the scale must be in the so-called configuration mode. To activate this mode and to set the required parameters, press the buttons as described below. You get into the settings menu when you press the SET button with the device switched off. The SET button can be found in the front, underneath the large START and UP/MEM buttons. Fig. 3.
3.5 Setting the common setting values For the scale type BSC105 (scale with wireless module), the parameters are set via the Health Manager from the PC or PDA. It is not possible to make settings via the corresponding scale menus, but the values can be viewed to make sure they’re correct. Step 1: As already described in Section 3.4, with the device switched off, first press the SET button and when the user no. “0” appears, press the START button.
Fig. 3.8 22 Step 5: Setting the hour The current hour can be selected, again using the UP/MEM button. Then press the SET or the START button to store the current value. The display for the minute now starts blinking, together with the “t” (for time). Step 7: If you do not wish to make any further settings, exit the settings menu by pressing the START button for a longer period of time. Otherwise, continue with the settings as described below.
3.5.3 Selection of percentage values to be displayed after a measurement Your scaleo-comfort diagnostic scale allows the percentages for body fat, body water and muscle mass calculated from the impedance analysis to be displayed after a measurement. With this menu, it can be specified how many or whether any of these percentages should be displayed. There are the following selection options: 1. Display of all three percentages: Body fat, body water and muscle mass (Fig 3.10) 2.
Step 2: In order to really clear the stored measured data in the measured value memory, press the SET or START button when “ CLr” appears on the display. If the memory should not be cleared, press one of the buttons when “ noCLr” appears on the display. 26 Note: If you do not press any button for a period of one minute, the scale returns to sleep mode without clearing the measured value memory.
28 Step 2: If you really would like to reset the wireless connection, select “ oFF” by pressing the UP/MEM button and press SET or START. Otherwise, press the SET or START button when “ on” appears. Step 3: The menu for resetting the wireless connection is the last setting menu for the common parameters. After conrming the setting, the word “ End” appears to let you know this (Fig 3.16). You can now switch the scale to sleep mode by pressing the START button for at least 2 seconds. user no.
Note: The scaleo-comfort diagnostic scale has a battery-fail-safe measured value memory, in which the measured body values for each user can be stored who have valid personal data on the scale. To do this, the personal user no. must first be activated. It can be released again, however, when the number is no longer needed or when the number is to be assigned to a different person. In this case, the measured data allocated to this number already stored in the measured value memory is cleared.
set one) is blinking. Select the proper gender by pressing the UP/MEM button and confirm the selection with the SET or START button. 3.6.4 Setting the height 3.6.3 Setting the age 3.6.2 Setting the gender Fig. 3.21 Fig. 3.20 Fig. 3.19 The menu image for setting the gender (“female” or “male”) follows directly after the setting menu for activating/releasing the user no. (Fig. 3.19). The two symbols for “female” or “male” appear below the user no.
Fig. 3.23 The menu image for setting your individual activity/fitness level follows the setting menu for height (Fig. 3.23).
4 Carrying out a measurement 4 Carrying out a measurement 4.1 Measuring weight only in “guest” mode This mode can be activated if only the weight is to be measured without storing the measured values or if the scale is used by a person whose data wasn’t entered in the parameter memory, such as a guest. The scale is first in its idle state, the socalled sleep mode, where only the current time is displayed (Fig. 3.2).
Fig. 4.1: User no. “0” (guest mode) 4 Fig. 4.2: Scale is ready for measurement Fig. 4.4: Display of the weight Step 2: The scale is now ready to measure your weight. Stand on the scale. Stand still on the scale with your weight distributed evenly on both legs. The scale immediately begins with the measurement. As long as the measured value is being recorded, two dashes are shown on the display instead of the weight (Fig. 4.3). Afterwards, the result is displayed (Fig. 4.4).
When the scale is used by several persons, the measured value memory can be configured so that the measured data is allocated to up to 8 different users based on the personal user no. (1 to 8). To do this, before using the scale for the first time, each person must enter the required personal user data via the settings menu of the scale together with a personal user no. (see Section 3.6: “Personal settings”). Before each measurement, the user first enters his personal user no. for identification.
Fig. 4.7: Scale measuring Important: There must be no contact between your two feet, legs, calves and thighs. Otherwise, the measurement of the percentages cannot be carried out correctly. Your weight is measured first, and then, based on the impedance measurement, 42 your other body data, such as body fat, body water and muscle percentages. This may take several seconds. Remain standing still on the scale. At the end of measurement, first your weight will be displayed (Fig 4.8). Fig. 4.
When you are finished reading your values, you can switch your scale back to sleep mode by pressing the START button for about two seconds. If you step off the standing area, the scale switches off automatically after one minute at most. 44 menu for individual measured data) (see Section 3.5.3). – The device switches off automatically at most one minute after the end of the measurement. Fig. 4.12: Weight displayed in English stones Fig. 4.
5.1 Storing the measured values For every user identity number, the scaleo-comfort diagnostic scale automatically stores the body data determined during measurement, i.e. weight, body fat, body water and muscle mass, together with the date and time of measurement. Once the memory is full (after a total of 40 measurements), the oldest result is overwritten by the result of the next measurement. The measured values are retained in the measured value memory even when the battery is removed. 5.
body fat (Fig. 5.5), body water (Fig. 5.6), muscle percentage (Fig 5.7). If the START button is pressed when the last selected percentage is being displayed, the measured weight appears again. Every time you press the START button, the displays appear as described. Fig. 5.3 Step 4: Every time you tap on the START button, the next value associated with the same measurement appears. After the weight, this is the first percentage value (body fat). The percentages are displayed in the order: 48 Fig. 5.
Fig. 5.8: No further data stored Step 7: When “ end” appears (Fig. 5.8), after ve seconds – or when you previously press the UP/MEM button – you return to the selection menu for the user no. The scale then returns to sleep mode where the current time is displayed. 50 Note: – If you would like to quickly scroll through the results, you can switch to the next measurement with the UP/MEM key as soon as the date is displayed.
According to the specications of the World Health Organization (WHO 2001), the percentage of body water should lie in the following ranges: Male Female Age very good good average poor Age very good good average poor <19 <17% 17–22% 22,1–27% >27,1% <19 <12% 12–17% 17,1–22% > 22,1% 20–29 <18% 18–23% 23,1–28% >28,1% 20–29 <13% 13–18% 18,1-23% >23,1% 30–39 <19% 19–24% 24,1–29% >29,1% 30–39 <14% 14–19% 19,1-24% >24,1% 40–49 <20% 20–25% 25,1–30% >30,1% 40–49 <15%
Causes Measures Error messages Causes Measures 1 error The scale was not activated or was stepped on too soon Wait until the scale switches off and switch on again 15 error 10 error The maximum capacity of 150 kg was exceeded Only weigh permissible weight - Repeat the measurement barefoot - Moisten the soles of your feet slightly, if necessary.
Device type: scaleo-comfort diagnostic scale Model: BSC105/BSC205 Serial no.: Specified on the type plate (bottom of measuring device) Measuring method, weight: Electronic weight measurement via four measuring cells integrated in the support points Measuring method, body data: Determination of the body fat, body water and muscle percentages according to the B.I.A. principle (bioelectric impedance analysis) by means of four transpar56 ent electrodes integrated in the standing area as a glass coating.
Transportation and storage conditions: -4°F to 140°F at a relative humudity of 10% to 95% Operating conditions: 50°F to 140°F at a relative humidity of 10% to 95% Type BF: Device is not protected against the effects of defibrillators Classification: USA: Device class 2 This device is developed and manufactured according to the regulations of the 21CFR 820, DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 13485.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The BSC105/BSC205 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the BSC105/BSC205 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The BSC105/BSC205 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the BSC105/BSC205 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the BSC105/BSC205 The BSC105/BSC205 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
9 Symbols and abbreviation The device contains an HF transmitter (radio transmitter). (BPM105 only) On the device, packaging material and in the operating manual you will nd the symbols shown below with the following meanings: The serial number of the device is composed as follows and can be found under the barcode. Art. no. Prod. no. Device type: Prod.
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