Omron BF511- User Manual

Page 2 - Body Composition Monitor; Contents; Before using the unit

1 EN BF511 Body Composition Monitor Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this high-quality OMRON Body Composition Monitor. With this medical device you will be able to precisely measure the following body composition parameters and immediately interpret the results: • Body Fat (in %)• Visceral Fa...

Page 3 - Notes on Safety

2 Notes on Safety Symbols and definitions are as follows: Danger: • Never use this unit in combination with medical electronic devices such as: (1) Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers. (2) Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart/lung. (3) Portable electronic medical de...

Page 4 - Information on Body Composition; Principle of body composition calculation; Body fat has low electric conductivity; Measures the whole body to avoid the influence of fluctuations

3 EN Information on Body Composition Principle of body composition calculation Body fat has low electric conductivity The BF511 measures the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues with a high water content that conducts elect...

Page 5 - What is Body Fat Percentage?; Visceral fat = fat surrounding internal organs; What is Subcutaneous Fat?; Subcutaneous fat = fat below the skin; What is Skeletal Muscle?

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...

Page 6 - Inserting and Replacing the Batteries; Close the battery cover.; Battery Life and Replacement; Operating instructions

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...

Page 7 - Setting and Storing Personal Data; Selecting Measurement Unit

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 ...

Page 8 - Setting and Storing Personal Data; Changing the Personal Data

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 ...

Page 9 - Taking a Measurement; Select the personal profile 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 ...

Page 10 - Taking a Measurement; Postures to Avoid During Measurement; Correct Posture for Measurement

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...

Page 11 - Check the measurement results.

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...

Page 12 - Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result

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...

Page 13 - Interpreting the BMI Result; After confirmation of the results, turn off the power.; Measuring Weight Only; Check the measurement result.; Gender; BMI

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...

Page 14 - Care and maintenance

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...

Page 15 - How to Take Care of and Store the Unit; How to Clean the Unit

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...

Page 17 - Correct Disposal of this Product

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 ...

Page 18 - Made in China

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...

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