InnerScan BC590BT - Scale TANITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL InnerScan BC590BT TANITA

Features and Functions

Preparations Before Use

Getting Accurate Readings

Switching the weight mode

Setting and storing personal data in memory

Operation with Bluetooth

(Using Personal key) Operation with Bluetooth

Taking Weight Measurement Only

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. 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 pass- es 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.32 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 per- centage 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. 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 Positioning the Monitor Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement. 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. Preparations Before Use Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries 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 6.Personal keys 7.Weight-Only Key 5.Arrow (Select) Buttons Accessories 8.AA-Size Batteries (4) 1.Display Screen 2.Ball-of Foot Electrodes 3.Heel Electrodes 4.Set Buttons Open as shown. Direction of the batteries.54 Operation with Bluetooth (Using Personal key)

1) Before activating the scale, make sure the corresponding Bluetooth device is turned on.

2) Press the personal key to turn on the scale, as noted by a single beep.

3) Within 60 seconds, activate the communication sequence within the Bluetooth device to initiate

the pairing process with the scale. If 60 seconds is exceeded an error message will appear, see page9 for error message codes. *If you want to use the scale without activating Bluetooth, press the OFF key to turn off the scale, while PCSET is displayed, Press your personal key again (within 60 seconds) to turn the scale on, the Bluetooth function will now be deactivated and you can measure body composition.

4) The pairing process is completed on the corresponding Bluetooth device and the scale, as noted

6) The unit will beep again and the display will show “ 0.0 ”. Now step onto the platform.

5) All the Pre-stored personal data will be displayed one by one.

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

or 100cm – 220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to con- firm. 6.Select Activity Level To use the DCI (Daily Calorie Intake) feature properly, you need to set the Activity Level. Use the Up button to specify Activity Level. Press the Set button to confirm. Level 1 = Inactive lifestyles (little or no exercise) Level 2 = Moderately active lifestyles (occasional, low intensity exercise) Level 3 = Adult involved in intense physical activity (see p.1. for Tanita’s definition of Athlete) Note : If you select the Athlete Mode, it will automatically set the Activity Level to Level 3. The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height, Activity Level, etc.) three times to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically.76 Operation with Bluetooth (Using Guest Mode)

1) Before activating the scale, make sure the corresponding Bluetooth device is turned on.

2) Press the to turn on the scale, as noted by a single beep.

3) Within 60 seconds, activate the communication sequence within the Bluetooth device to initiate

the pairing process with the scale. If 60 seconds is exceeded an error message will appear, see page9 for error message codes. *If you want to use the scale without activating Bluetooth, press the OFF key to turn off the scale, while PCSET is displayed, Press the Guest key again (within 60 seconds) to turn the scale on, the Bluetooth function will now be deactivated and you can measure body composition.

4) The pairing process is completed on the corresponding Bluetooth device and the scale, as noted

6) All the Pre-stored personal data will be displayed one by one.

7) The unit will beep again and the display will show “ 0.0 ”.

Now step onto the platform.

5) Set Age, Select Female or Male ( Standard or Athlete ), specify the height and the select activity level.

7) The result will show after measurement is completed, noted by a double beep.

The data will then be sent to the corresponding Bluetooth device.

8) The scale will automatically shut off when ---

*The user remains on the scale for 30 seconds. *The user get off from the scale, and then after 30 seconds. Operation with Bluetooth (Using Personal key) continued To See other readings, carefully step off scale, press the up button continually to display readings in the order listed below. ( Press the down button for reverse. ) The Up / Down buttons will not function while remaining on scale. Body Water % Mascle Mass Physique Rating DCI Body Fat % Weight Visceral Fat Bone Mass Metabolic Age8 9

1) Failure to “PAIR” message

2-a) If using Personal key : All the Pre-stored personal data will be displayed one by one. 2-b) If using Guest Mode : Set Age, Select Female or Male ( Standard or Athlete ), specify the height and the select activity level. All the Pre-stored personal data will be displayed one by one.

3) The unit will beep again and the display will show “ 0.0 ”.

Now step onto the platform.

4) The complete measurement as noted by a double beep.

*The result data will not be sent to the corresponding Bluetooth device.

5) The scale will automatically shut off when ---

*The user remains on the scale for 30 seconds. *The user get off from the scale, and then after 30 seconds. Error Process (Using Personal key & Guest Mode) a) b)

If appears, proceed to the next step. If to appears, the scale will automatically shut off. This is a result of a problem with the Bluetooth device in the scale. Please contact TANITA.

8) The result will show after measurement is completed,noted by a double beep.

The data will then be sent to the corresponding Bluetooth device.

9) The scale will automatically shut off when ---

*The user remains on the scale for 30 seconds. *The user get off from the scale, and then after 30 seconds. Operation with Bluetooth (Using Guest Mode) continued To See other readings, carefully step off scale, press the up button continually to display readings in the order listed below. ( Press the down button for reverse. ) The Up / Down buttons will not function while remaining on scale. Body Water % Mascle Mass Physique Rating DCI Body Fat % Weight Visceral Fat Bone Mass Metabolic Age1110 Output Data Format Specification Output Data Note :•The data are divided with commas (,) for each data.

Header Output data (ASCII code) Substance 10bytes fixed Control Data {0 XX 2bytes fixed / fixed to "16" Control Data ˜0 X 1byte fixed / fixed to "1" Control Data ˜1 X 1byte fixed / fixed to "1" Control Data ˜2 X 1byte fixed / fixed to "1" Model No. MO "BC-590BT"

st - lb Bluetooth Security Code 1-4bytes variable length Taking Weight Measurement Only (No Bluetooth Output) 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, the "0.0" will appear and the unit will shut off automatically. 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 AA-size 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 key. Step off scale when body fat reading appears, then press feature key.1312