Seca 515 User manual

seca 515/514
Instructions for use
for
doctors and assistants
Software version 1.1

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English
CONTENTS
1. Device description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Description of function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recording weight and height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bioimpedance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Management of patient data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Management of user data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Data transmission and network functions . . . . . . 5
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 User qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Administration/network connection. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Measuring mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Contraindications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Safety rules in the instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Basic safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preventing electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preventing injuries and infections . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preventing device damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dealing with measuring results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dealing with packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Symbols in the start display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Color symbols and other controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Identification on the device and the type plate . . . 16
3.5 Identification on the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Before you really get started .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Establishing power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 Setting up the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Configuring the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Operating the device in a PC network . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the network via Ethernet or
seca 360° wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Indirect connection via USB memory stick . . . . 21
4.6 Operation using a seca 360° length measuring
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 Operating concept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Swiveling the touchscreen display . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching on the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting extended functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Entering numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Measuring procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switching off the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2 Determining weight and height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Starting the weighing procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manually determining hold value (hold) . . . . . . . 28
Taring off additional weight (tare) . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Permanently storing additional weight
(pre-tare) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Activating/deactivating pre-tare function. . . . . . 29
Entering height manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Transmitting height via
seca 360° wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Calculating BMI automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Switching weighing range automatically . . . . . . 30
Printing partial results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3 Performing a bioimpedance measurement . . . . . 31
Switching on the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Determining weight and height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Checking module selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starting measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entering PAL value and waist
circumference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Printing partial results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Assigning a measurement to a patient file . . . . . . 36
Checking data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Logging on to a seca patient database. . . . . . . 36
Searching for a seca patient file. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Providing a seca patient file from the
PC software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating a new seca patient file . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Editing patient data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.5 Viewing analyses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.6 Closing the measuring procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Saving the measured results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printing results report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Logging off from a seca patient database. . . . . 44
6. Medical basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.1 Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Classic body composition analysis . . . . . . . . . . 45
Functional principle of bioimpedance
analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pioneering achievement: seca formulas . . . . . . 46
6.2 Evaluation parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Summary of evaluation parameters . . . . . . . . . 47
seca specialty: co-ordinate system with
tolerance ellipses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.3 Evaluation modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Development/growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Function/rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Health risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Raw data for impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.4 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7. Configuring the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.1 Adapting default module selection for
bioimpedance analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Showing/hiding default module selection . . . . . 61
Creating default module selection. . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.2 Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Applying settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Exiting Settings\user menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8. Hygiene treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.2 Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.3 Sterilizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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9. Function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10. Maintenance/subsequent verification
(verified model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.1 Information on maintenance and subsequent
verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.2 Checking the contents of the verification
counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11. Maintenance (unverified model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.1 Power supply and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.2 Height and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.3 Bioimpedance analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12.4 Data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.5 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
13. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
13.1 General technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
13.2 Technical data, bioimpedance analysis . . . . . . . 72
13.3 Weighing data (verified model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
13.4 Weighing data (unverified model) . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
13.5 Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
14. Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
15. Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
16. Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
17. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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1. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
1.1 Congratulations!
With the Medical Body Composition Analyzer seca 515/514, you have just
purchased a highly precise and simultaneously robust device.
For more than 170 years, seca has used its experience in the service of health
care and, as a market leader, it has always set standards in many countries of
the world with innovative developments for weighing and measuring.
1.2 Intended use
The Medical Body Composition Analyzer seca 515/514 is mainly used in hos-
pitals, medical practices and inpatient care facilities in accordance with
national regulations. The seca 515/514 device records weight, height and bio-
electric impedance measurements and derivable parameters, e.g. fat-free
mass (FFM), for automatic calculation. The results are displayed graphically
and assist the attending physician with the following medical issues:
• determining energy expenditure and energy reserves as a basis for
nutritional advice
• assessing metabolic activity and the success of a training program, e.g.
within the framework of rehabilitation or physiotherapy
• determining a patient's fluids status
• determining general state of health or, in the case of a previously-known
disease, assessing severity
The seca 515/514 is not a diagnostic device. To make an accurate diagnosis,
in addition to the results of the seca 515/514, targeted examinations have to
be ordered by the physician and their results taken into account.
1.3 Description of function
Recording weight and height The device uses an electronic scale. Weight is recorded across 4 load cells.
Height is recorded via manual entry or via wireless transmission from a
seca 360° length measuring device.
Bioimpedance measurement Bioimpedance is measured according to the 8-point method. The flow of the
low alternating current and the measurement of impedance are performed for
each side of the body using a pair of foot electrodes and three pairs of hand
electrodes. The hand electrodes are attached at different heights so that per-
sons with a height of between 1.60 m and 2.0 m can adopt the ideal position
on the device for a bioimpedance measurement.
Management of patient data seca patient files can be created directly on the device to manage measured
results. The seca patient files are stored in the patient database of the
seca analytics 115 PC software supplied. Alternatively, seca patient files can
also be saved on the USB memory stick supplied. The USB memory stick
likewise contains a seca patient database.
seca patient files and seca patient databases contain exclusively data neces-
sary for working with seca products or determined using seca products. seca
patient files can be managed and edited only using the seca 115 PC software.
The export and import functions of the seca 115 PC software can be used for
exchanging data with surgery and hospital information systems.

Device description • 5
English
Analysis Bioimpedance measurements are analyzed in graphical form based on scien-
tifically-established formulas. In-house studies by seca established formulas
for determining the parameters of total body water (TBW), extracellular water
(ECW), fat-free mass (FFM) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) for arms, legs,
torso and whole body. In the same studies, in-house reference values were
determined for the the following parameters in order to be able to show nor-
mal ranges: bioelectric impedance vector analysis (BIVA), mass indices (FMI,
FFMI), phase angle (φ). Further information is available in the section entitled
“Medical basis” from page 45.
Management of user data Access data for users of the device are managed in the seca 115 PC software
supplied. In the course of the creation of user accounts for the seca 115, a
user PIN is automatically generated for the seca 515/514.
The device can only be configured with administrator rights. An initial adminis-
trator PIN for the device is provided. It can only be changed on the device.
The creation and management of user data is thus only necessary if the seca
patient database of the seca 115 PC software is to be accessed using the
device.
Data transmission and network
functions
The device is networkable. The network connection allows the device to use
both the seca patient database and the special print function of the seca 115
PC software.
The special print function of the seca 115 PC software makes it possible to
start printing out a detailed results report directly on the Medical Body Com-
position Analyzer seca 515/514.
Alternatively to the Ethernet link, seca mBCAs and the seca 115 PC software
can communicate wirelessly via seca 360° technology. For this purpose, the
seca 360° wireless USB adapter 456 (included in the scope of delivery) must
be connected to a PC on which at least the application software of the
seca 115 is installed.
seca 360° length measuring devices can wirelessly transmit measured results
to the device.
The device has the following interfaces:
• on the weighing platform
– network connection (Ethernet)
• on the touchscreen display
– internal seca wireless module
– USB interface for connecting a USB memory stick (contained in the
scope of delivery)
Compatibility This device (software version 1.1) is compatible only with version 1.4 of the
seca 115 PC software. The is no downward compatibility with older versions
of the seca 115. For a summary of technical modifications, see the section
entitled “Technical modifications” on page 74.

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1.4 User qualification
Administration/network connection The device may only be set up and connected to a network by experienced
administrators or hospital technicians.
Measuring mode The device and the seca 115 PC software may only be operated by persons
with sufficient specialist expertise.
1.5 Contraindications
Bioimpedance measurements may not be performed on persons exhibiting
the following characteristics:
• electronic implants, e.g. cardiac pacemakers
• active prostheses
Bioimpedance measurements may not be performed on persons who are
connected to one of the following devices:
• electronic life-support systems, e.g. artificial heart, artificial lung
• portable electronic medical devices, e.g. ECG devices or infusion pumps
Bioimpedance measurements may only be performed on persons exhibiting
the following characteristics after discussion with the attending physician:
• cardiac arrhythmias
• pregnancy

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English
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 Safety rules in the instructions for use
DANGER!
Identifies an exceptionally hazardous situation. If you fail to take note
of this information, serious irreversible or fatal injury will result.
WARNING!
Identifies an exceptionally hazardous situation. If you fail to take note
of this information, serious irreversible or fatal injury may result.
CAUTION!
Identifies a hazardous situation. If you fail to take note of this informa-
tion, minor to moderate injury may result.
NOTICE!
Indicates that the product may have been operated incorrectly. If you
fail to take note of this information, the device may be damaged or the
measured results may be incorrect.
NOTE:
Contains additional information on how to use this device.
2.2 Basic safety information
Handling the device ►Please take note of the information in these instructions for use.
►Keep the instructions for use in a safe place.
►The instructions for use are a component of the device and must be
available at all times.
DANGER!
Risk of explosion
Do not use the device in an environment in which one of the following
gases has accumulated:
►oxygen
►flammable anesthetics
►other flammable substances/air mixtures
CAUTION!
Hazard to patient, damage to device
• Additional devices connected to electrical medical devices must
provide evidence of compliance with the relevant IEC or ISO stan-
dards (e.g. IEC 60950 for data-processing devices). Furthermore, all
configurations must comply with the requirements of standards for
medical systems (see IEC 60601-1-1 or Section 16 of the 3rd edi-
tion of IEC 60601-1 respectively). Anyone connecting additional
devices to electrical medical devices is considered a system config-
urer and is therefore responsible for ensuring that the system com-
plies with the requirements of standards for systems. Your attention
is drawn to the fact that local laws take precedence over the above-
mentioned requirements of standards. In the event of any queries,
please contact your local specialist dealer or Technical Service.
• Please have maintenance, subsequent verification (only seca 515),
and BIA measuring technology checks performed every two years.
• Technical modifications may not be made to the device.
• The device does not contain any parts for servicing by the user.
Please only have maintenance, technical checks and repairs per-
formed by an authorized service partner. You can find the service
partner in your area at www.seca.com or by sending an e-mail to
[email protected].

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• Use only original accessories and spare parts from seca, otherwise
seca will not grant any warranty.
CAUTION!
Hazard to patient, malfunction
• Keep other medical devices, e.g. high-frequency surgical devices, at
a minimum distance of approx. 1 meter to prevent incorrect
measurements or faults with wireless transmission.
• Keep HF devices such as cellphones at a minimum distance of
approx. 1 meter to prevent incorrect measurement or faults with
wireless transmission.
• The actual transmission output of HF equipment may require
minimum distances of more than 1 meter. Details can be found at
www.seca.com.
Preventing electric shock WARNING!
Electric shock
• Set up devices which can be operated with a power pack so that
the power supply socket is within easy reach and the power supply
can be quickly disconnected.
• Ensure that your local power supply matches the information on the
power supply unit.
• Never touch the power supply with wet hands.
• Do not use an extension cable and multiple outlets. This also applies
to the USB connection on the touchscreen display.
• Make sure that the power cable is not crushed and cannot be
damaged by sharp edges.
• Do not operate the device above an altitude of 3000 m.
Preventing injuries and infections WARNING!
Hazard to patient
• Subject the device to a hygiene treatment after each measurement
(see “Hygiene treatment” on page 64).
• Ensure that the patient does not have any contagious diseases.
• Ensure that the patient does not have any open wounds on the
palms of their hands or the soles of their feet.
• Ensure that the device is steady and level.
• The device is not designed to be a standing aid. Assist people with
limited mobility, e.g. when they are getting up from a wheelchair.
• Ensure that the weighing platform is dry before the patient steps
onto it.
• Ensure that the patient has dry feet before stepping onto the
weighing platform.
• Ensure that the patient does not step directly onto the edges of the
weighing platform.
• Ensure that the patient steps onto the weighing platform slowly and
safely.
• Route the network and power cable such that no one can trip over
them.
Preventing device damage NOTICE!
Damage to device
• Make sure that fluids never get inside the device. These can destroy
the electronics.
• Switch off the device before you disconnect the power pack from
the power supply.
• If the device is not be used for an extended period, disconnect the
power pack from the power supply. Only then is the device
de-energized.
• Do not drop the device.

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• Do not subject the device to shocks or vibrations.
• Do not place the device in direct sunlight and make sure that it is not
placed in the direct proximity of a heat source. The excessive tem-
peratures could damage the electronics.
• Perform function checks regularly as described in the relevant sec-
tion in this document. Do not operate the device if it is damaged or
not working properly.
• Avoid rapid temperature changes. If the device is transported where
a temperature difference of more than 20 °C occurs, the device
must be left to stand for at least two hours before it is switched on,
otherwise condensation may form; this can damage the electronics.
• Use only chlorine and alcohol-free disinfectants which are explicitly
suitable for acrylic sheet and other sensitive surfaces (active ingredi-
ent: quaternary ammonium compounds, for example).
• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not use organic solvents (e.g. white spirit or petroleum spirit).
Dealing with measuring results WARNING!
Hazard to patient
The seca 515/514 is not a diagnostic device. The device assists the
attending physician in reaching a diagnosis.
►To reach a precise diagnosis and to initiate therapies, the attending
physician must conduct thorough examinations and take the results
of these into consideration, as well as using the seca 515/514.
►The responsibility for diagnoses and the therapies derived from
them lies with the attending physician.
CAUTION!
Hazard to patient
To prevent misinterpretations, measured results for medical purposes
may only be displayed and used in SI units (weight: kilograms, height:
meters). Some devices have the option of displaying measured results
in different units. This is purely an additional function.
►Only use measurements in SI units.
►The user takes sole responsibility for the use of measured results in
non-SI units.
NOTICE!
Loss of data
• Before you save and re-use values measured with the seca 515/514
(e.g. in the seca 115 PC software or in a hospital information sys-
tem), make sure that the measured values are plausible.
• If measured values have been transmitted from the seca 515/514
device to the seca 115 PC software or to a hospital information sys-
tem, make sure before re-using them that the measured values are
plausible and assigned to the correct patient.
NOTICE!
Measurements from third-party devices not compatible
Bioimpedance measurements taken with devices from different manu-
facturers are not compatible. Follow-up measurements performed on
a device other than a seca Medical Body Composition Analyzer may
lead to inconsistent data and to misinterpretations of the measured
results.
►Ensure that follow-up measurements are also performed on a seca
Medical Body Composition Analyzer.

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Dealing with packaging WARNING!
Danger of suffocation
Packaging made of plastic film (bags) presents a danger of
suffocation.
►Store packaging out of the reach of children.
►If the original packaging is no longer available, only use plastic bags
with safety holes to reduce the danger of suffocation.
NOTE:
Store the original packaging for future use (e.g. returning for
maintenance).

Overview • 11
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3. OVERVIEW
3.1 Controls
2
3
6
4
7
5
1
8
911
10 12
Front
Rear
Rear of weighing platform
No. Control Function
1ON/OFF button
To switch on the device: press button briefly
To switch the device to standby: press button briefly
To switch off the device: press button and hold
2Touchscreen display Central control and display element, can be swiveled 180° to left and right

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3USB interface
For connecting a USB memory stick (contained in the scope of delivery)
for managing the following data:
• creating seca patient files on the device
• loading seca patient files from the seca 115 PC software supplied onto
the USB memory stick; calling up data on device
• saving measured results on the USB memory stick
• reading out log files from the device (administrator function)
4Pair of hand electrodes, right 3 pcs. with finger spacers, for bioimpedance measurement
The patient selects an electrode pair depending on their height
5Spirit level Shows whether the device is horizontal
6Pair of foot electrodes, right For heels and balls of feet, for bioimpedance measurement
7Pair of foot electrodes, left For heels and balls of feet, for bioimpedance measurement
8Pair of hand electrodes, left 3 pcs. with finger spacers, for bioimpedance measurement
The patient selects an electrode pair depending on their height
9Foot screws, right 2 pcs, for precise alignment of the device
10 Power pack connection For connecting the power pack
11 Ethernet interface For integrating the device in a PC network
12 Foot screws, left 2 pcs, for precise alignment of the device
No. Control Function

Overview • 13
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3.2 Symbols in the start display
AC
I
J
E
D
K
L
M
F
O
Q
N
G
H
P
B
Symbol Meaning
A
Header, remains unchanged in all menu levels and tabs. The following
data are displayed:
•patientdata
-name
-weight
-height
-BMI
• data connections
•date/time
B
Login symbol:
shows whether the user is logged in to a seca patient database (user PIN
required)
C
Printer symbol:
indicates whether the print function of the seca 115 PC software is
available.
D
Measuring rod symbol:
shows whether there is a connection to a seca 360° length measuring
device

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E
Data connection symbol:
shows the current connection type to the seca patient database (in this
case: Ethernet connection to PC using seca 115)
Additional possible connection types:
• seca 360° wireless connection to PC using seca 115
• USB memory stick connected to device
FWeight display
G
weight/height tab
Automatically active after device switched on
For determining weight and height of patient
Hbia tab
For performing a bioimpedance analysis
Ipatient tab
For assigning the measured results to a seca patient file
Janalysis tab
For analyzing measured results and analysis results and for saving data
K
switch menu button
Appears if secondary menu is available
• Primary menu: contains the functions commonly used in the current
context
• Secondary menu, contains the following functions:
-settings
-print
-save
LMenu bar with context-dependent buttons and switch menu button
MHold value display
N
Weighing range currently in use:
• 1: finer increments of the weight display at a lower capacity
• 2: maximum capacity
ONon-verifiable function is active (only for verified models)
P
Display of patient's height
• Can be entered manually
• Can be received by a seca 360° length measuring device
Q
Display of patient's body mass index (BMI)
Calculated automatically as soon as a weight is available and a height
value has been received or entered
Symbol Meaning

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3.3 Color symbols and other controls
Control/display Symbol Meaning
ON/OFF button
LED white: device on
LED green: device on standby
LED off: device off
Data connection
symbol, in this case:
seca 360° wireless
connection to a PC with
seca 115
White: connection available
Red: data being transmitted via the available connection
Gray: connection not available
Login symbol:
log in to a seca patient
database
White: user is logged in
Gray: no user logged in
Tab
White: tab not selected
Red: tab selected
Buttons
Light gray: function available
Gray: button pressed, function selected
Dark gray: function not available
Electrode indicator (for
bioimpedance
measurement)
Red: contact poor
Green: contact good
Drop-down triangles
Gray: function available
Light gray: function not available
Checkboxes No tick: function deactivated
Tick: function activated

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3.4 Identification on the device and the type plate
Drop-down menu
Selected function
Drop-down menu open
Text color
Red text: value outside normal range
Gray text: value within normal range
Control/display Symbol Meaning
Text/symbol Meaning
Mod Model number
Approval type Type designation of design approval (only seca 515)
S/N Serial number, consecutive
ProdID Product identification number, consecutive
Follow instructions for use
Medical electrical device, type BF
Insulated device, protection class II
Conformity symbol in compliance with directive 2009/23/EC for non-automatic scales
(verified models)
e
Value in mass units (verified models)
Gives the difference between two consecutive display values
Used to classify and verify a scale
dValue in mass units (unverified models)
Gives the difference between two consecutive display values
Weighing range (verified models)
Device conforms to EC directives
•xx: year in which EC verification was performed and the CE mark was applied (verified
models)
•0109: appointed office for metrology (verified models): Hessen Weights & Measures Office
[Hessische Eichdirektion, Germany]
•0123: appointed office for medical devices: TÜV SÜD Product Service
Class III scale to Directive 2009/23/EC and OIML R76-1
x
xx
0109
0123

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3.5 Identification on the packaging
Operate device only with an original seca power pack
USB interface
Do not dispose of device with household waste
Text/symbol Meaning
use compatible
seca adapter only
12 V
min. 1,25 A
Protect from wet
Arrows point to top of product
Transport and store upright
Fragile
Do not throw or drop
Permitted min. and max. temperature for transport and
storage
Permitted min. and max. humidity for transport and
storage
Packaging can be disposed of via recycling programs

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4. BEFORE YOU REALLY GET STARTED ...
4.1 Scope of delivery
seca 115
User Docs
seca 515/514
abc
ghf
e
d
No. Component Pcs.
aMedical Body Composition Analyzer (mBCA) 1
bPower pack 1
cDVD with seca 115 PC software and license for one permanent workplace 1
d
“User Documentation” DVD with user documentation in PDF format:
• instructions for use for doctors and assistants
• administrator manual
• additional information
1
eInstructions for use for doctors and assistants, printed 1
fseca 360° wireless USB adapter 456 1
gseca USB memory stick, 2 GB, initialized (USB PIN: 0000) 1
hEthernet cable (1.5 m) for connecting to a TCP/IP network 1

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4.2 Establishing power supply
WARNING!
Using the wrong power packs may cause bodily injury or
damage to the device
Conventional power packs may deliver a higher voltage than is indi-
cated on them. The device may overheat, catch fire, melt or short-
circuit.
►Use only the original seca power pack as contained in the scope of
delivery and listed in the section entitled “Spare parts” on page 74.
The connection for the power pack is located on the underside of the weigh-
ing platform. To establish the power supply, proceed as outlined below.
1. Insert the plug required for your power supply into the power pack.
2. Tilt the device forward.
3. Insert the device plug of the power pack into the connector socket of the
device.
4. Carefully return the device to an upright position.
5. Plug the power pack into a power supply socket.
4.3 Setting up the device
The device is fully assembled upon delivery.
NOTICE!
Incorrect measurement due to force shunt
If the device with its housing is in contact with something, e.g. due to
an uneven or soft floor covering, weight will not be measured cor-
rectly.
►Set up the device so that only its foot screws are in contact with the
floor.
1. Place the device on a firm, level surface.
NOTICE!
Incorrect alignment may cause incorrect measurements
The spirit level is very sensitive. Additional weights, such as towels,
can result in incorrect scale alignment.
►Align the device only without a load on it.
2. Level the device by turning the foot screws.
The air bubble in the spirit level must be located in the center of the circle.

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4.4 Configuring the device
Sections 4.5 to 4.6 show the data transmission options provided by the
device. Your administrator or hospital technician will decide which data con-
nection types to set up for your device. Additional configuration options can
be found in the administrator manual on the “User Documentation” DVD sup-
plied. If you have any requests for changes, please contact your administrator
or hospital technician.
NOTICE!
Loss of data
Incorrect installation or incorrect changes to the installation can lead
to loss of data and, as a result, to misdiagnoses.
►Make sure the installation or changes to the installation are carried
out by an experienced administrator or hospital technician.
4.5 Operating the device in a PC network
The device does not have “on-board” patient and user management. If you
wish to manage seca patient files and user accounts, the device must be
connected to a PC on which the seca 115 PC software is installed. You have
the following connection options:
• network connection via seca 360° wireless network or Ethernet
• indirect connection via USB memory stick
Connecting the network via
Ethernet or seca 360° wireless
network
If the device is connected via seca 360° wireless network or Ethernet to a PC
on which the seca 115 PC software is installed, you can directly access seca
patient files of the PC software and transmit newly-created seca patient files
directly to the PC software.
NOTE:
• Information on creating and saving seca patient files can be found in
the section entitled “Assigning a measurement to a patient file” from
page 36.
• Follow the instructions for use for doctors and assistants for the
seca 115 PC software. If you have any queries regarding data con-
nections, contact your administrator.
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