Omron BF511- Manuals

4 Information on Body Composition What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to the total body weight expressed as a percentage. Body fat percentage (%) = {Body fat mass (kg) / Body weight (kg)} × 100 The device uses BI method to estimate your b...

5 EN 1. Know Your Unit 2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the main unit. 1) Press the tab of the battery cover to release it. 2) Pull it up as shown. 2. Install the batteries in correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment. 3. Close the bat...

6 3. Setting and Storing Personal Data For the measurement of body composition, it is necessary to set your personal data (age, gender, height). 1. Turn on the power. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to “0.0 kg”. * Wait until “0.0 kg” is displayed. 2. Press the Personal Profile ...

7 3.Setting and Storing Personal Data EN Changing the Personal Data 1. Turn on the power. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to “0.0 kg”. Wait until “0.0 kg” appears on the display. 2. Press the Personal Profile Number button to select your personal profile number. 1) Your number ...

8 4. Taking a Measurement Measurement should be taken on a level and hard surface. 1. Turn on the power. “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display changes to “0.0 kg”. * If you step onto the unit before “0.0 kg” appears on the display, an error message “Err” will appear. 2. When the “0.0 kg” is ...

9 4.Taking a Measurement EN After measuring your weight. The arms are horizontally raised, and the elbows are extended straight.Extend your arms straight at a 90° angle to your body. Stand with your knees and back straight and look straight ahead. Hold the display unit so that you can see the displa...

10 4.Taking a Measurement 5. Check the measurement results. Press the appropriate button to view the desired measurement results. Last values of the previous measurement are shown in the Last Value area of the display. Note: For children (6 to 17 years old), this unit displays weight, body fat perce...

11 4.Taking a Measurement EN Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result The table below is based on research by HD McCarthy et al, in the International Journal of Obesity, Vol. 30, 2006, and by Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000, and classified into four l...

12 5.Measuring Weight Only Interpreting the BMI Result The above-mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization. Interpreting the Skeletal Muscle Percentage Result (for adults) According to Omron Healthcare figures 6. After confirmation of t...

13 EN 6. Error Displays 7. Troubleshooting Error Display Cause Correction Your palms or soles are not in firm contact with the electrodes. Press your palms or soles firmly to the electrodes, then measure. (Refer to Section 4.) The posture for measurement is wrong or the palms or soles are not in fir...

14 8. How to Take Care of and Store the Unit This Body Composition Monitor does not require any maintenance. How to Clean the Unit • Always keep the unit clean before use.• Wipe the main unit with a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a cloth moistened with water or detergent and squeeze it well befor...

16 9.Technical Data Correct Disposal of this Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or ...

17 9.Technical Data EN Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. 53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, THE NETHERLANDSwww.omron-healthcare.com Subsidiary OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD. Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milt...