Tanita SC-240MA User manual

SC-240MA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Body Composition Analyzer
Thank you for purchasing the TANITA Body Composition Analyzer.
For optimum performance and safety, please read this manual carefully, and
keep it handy for future reference.

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Contents Safety Notes
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Caution Symbols
Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and
safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to
alert the user to potential hazards when using this equipment. Ignoring these Caution Symbols may
result in serious injury, or damage to the product.
Please be sure to review before proceeding with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
•Individuals with a Pacemaker or Other Internal Medical Devices
This equipment sends a weak electrical current through the body during measurement.
Individuals who have internally implanted medical devices, such as Pacemakers, should not use
this equipment due to the risk of malfunction to the device that may be caused by the weak elec-
trical current.
•Inserting and Removing the Power Cord
To reduce the risk of electric shock or product damage, never insert or remove the power cord
with wet hands.
•Do not under any circumstances dismantle or alter the device, as this could result in electric
shock or injury as well as adversely affect the precision of measurements.
•To prevent fire hazard
Use only a correctly wired (230VAC) outlet, and do not use a multiple outlet extension cable.
•Measurements for physically disabled persons
Physically disabled persons should not attempt to take measurements alone, but instead should
have their caretakers assist them in using the device.
•When connecting the SC-240MA to a computer ensure that the computer conforms to IEC60950.
•Cross Contamination
The Body Composition Analyzer should be used with bare feet. Please be sure to clean the scale
platform with appropriate disinfectant after each use. Never pour any liquid directly on the scale
platform, as it may leak and cause internal damage. Use a soft cloth and appropriate ethyl alcohol
to wipe off platform. Do not wipe the platform with strong chemicals.
•Interpretation of Results
The data provided by this machine, as well as any supplementary information such as diet or
exercise programs based on this data, should be interpreted by a licensed professional.
•Please make sure you place the Weighing Platform on a level and stable surface. If the equipment is
used when the Weighing Platform is unstable because not all feet are on the surface, there may be a
risk of stumbling or inaccurate measurement.
Never jump on the Weighing Platform, there may be a risk of stumbling and
malfunction of the equipment.
This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury if the product is
mishandled or instructions are ignored.
This symbol indicates the possibility of physical injury or equipment
damage if instructions are ignored.
This symbol indicates general precautions that should be taken when using
this product.
Safety Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
Part Names & Accessories • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6
Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys• • • • • • • • • • • 7
Preparation (Power supply) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
Various setting• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9
How to use (Mode selection) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10
How to use (Body composition analyzer) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
How to use (Scale) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14
How to use (Scale • Weight Lock Mode) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 15
How to use (BMI Mode) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16
Various criteria • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18
Applications
•This equipment can be used in the screening of certain adult
diseases and conditions related body weight and composition.
•It can be used in the monitoring and prevention of conditions
caused by excessive deposits of fat tissue, such as diabetes,
hyperlipidemia, cholelithiasis and fatty liver.
•It can be used in the monitoring of changes in individuals’ body
composition, related to differences in the ratio of fat tissue to lean.
•It can be used to assess the effectiveness of individuals’ nutrition
and exercise programmers, both for health and physical fitness.
Benefits
1. This product is simple to use, and requires no specialized
facilities or expertise to take measurements.
2. Measurements can be taken quickly and easily, causing minimal
inconvenience to the patient during measurement.
Disposal
This equipment is electronic device. Please dispose of this
equipment appropriately as not the general household
waste but electronic equipment.Please follow a regional
regulation when you dispose of this.

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Safety Notes (continued)
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•For the SC-240MA; Ensure you use the original AC adapter. Using an AC adapter (model A30930G)
other than the original one may cause malfunction.
Do not insert or remove the plug by the cable.
•Do not take measurements while using transmitters, such as mobile phones, which may
affect readings.
<Usage Conditions>
Temperature Range for Use : 5°C - 35°C
Relative Humidity : 30% - 80% (without condensation)
<Storage Conditions>
Temperature Range of Environment: -10°C - 50°C
Range of Relative Humidity : 10% - 90% (without condensation)
To avoid malfunctions, avoid storing the equipment where there is direct sunlight, significant
temperature changes, the risk of dampness, a large amount of dust, in the vicinity of fires, or
where there is the risk of receiving vibrations or shocks.
<Power Source>
Voltage Range
Frequency Range
Electric Current Range
230VAC
50Hz
65mA
This equipment sends out a very weak electric current to measure impedance (electrical
resistance) of the body. Therefore, in principle, users need to use this equipment with bare feet.
Moreover, since impedance fluctuates in accordance with the distribution of body fluid, please
observe the following instructions for accurate measurement.
•To prevent a possible discrepancy in measured values, avoid taking measurements after vigorous
exercise until sufficiently rested.
•To prevent inaccurately low body fat percentage measurements and other measurement errors,
always hold both arms straight down when taking measurements.
•As changes in body water and body temperature can have a major impact on measurements,
measurements should be made every day at the same time under similar conditions (always
urinating before taking measurements, etc.) to get a more accurate picture of the measurements
over time.
•Also, make sure the soles of feet are free of excess dirt, as this may also act as a barrier to the mild
current.
•False results may be reported after excessive food / fluid intake, or after periods of intense exercise.
•This equipment is designed for the majority of the population leading healthy lives with a regular
lifestyle. For people suffering from sickness, or whose lifestyle is very different from the norm, it is
recommended that the data from this product should not be used as an absolute value, but rather
as a reference to observe the rate change.
•If there are calluses on the soles of the feet, or an individual is wearing thin nylons, accurate
measurement may still be possible. Place 0.5ml of water in the centre of each electrode. This will act
as a conductant, and may allow the current to pass freely through a thin barrier.
•Measurement is sometimes impossible on a surface that is strongly vibrating. In this case, please
move the equipment onto a surface with little vibration.
Since this equipment is accurately manufactured and adjusted, please observe the following
instructions.
•Users must not disassemble or adjust this equipment. This should be done by trained maintenance
agents or certification offices designated under the NAWI directive.
•Never disassemble the equipment as this may cause malfunction. Users must not disassemble or
adjust this equipment. Please inspect the equipment in accordance with the regulations in your
country.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it will not be in use for long periods of time.
•Keep the electrodes clean by wiping them with disinfectant.
•Do not drop the unit, and avoid locations with constant vibration.
•Do not put this equipment in direct sunlight, close to heaters or near direct draughts from air
conditioners.
•When transferred to any location where there is a difference of more than 20˚C, wait 2 hours before
using.
•When disposing of this unit, please do so in accordance with the prevailing regulations in each
country.

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Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys
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Part Names & Accessories
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Instruction manual
(this book)
AC adapter
(Model : A30930G)
Accessories
<Symbols and their Meanings>
Display
Level Gauge
Adjustable feet
Platform
BatteryBox
Adjustable feet
Electrode
ON / OFF key : turn the power ON / OFF
Mode selection key : Select Body composition analyzer / Weigh scale
PT / CE : Set preset tare / Clear input values
UP : Increase numerical values
DOWN : Decrease numerical values
Enter / Zero reset : Enter input value / Scale reset to zero / Mode setting
NET : Indicates that the clothes weight is input
Weight Only :Indicates that the Weight Only (Scale) Mode
Weight Lock :Indicates that the Weight is locking
Weight Lock Mode :Indicates that the Weight Lock function is activated
Age :Indicates that the age is input
Height : Indicates that the height is input
Step On : Indicates that the measuring start
*For accurate measurement, place the machine as level as
possible.
*Rotate the adjustable feet in 4 positions for adjustment so
that the bubble of the level gauge reach the centre.
Circle
Air bubble
In the state that the level gauge is
viewed from the top
Level gauge check
Power ON
Male Female Athletic mode
Direct current Input, Output Class II Equipment
Short-circuit-proof safety
isolating transformer
Power OFF Preset tare
(Clothes weight)
Type BF applied part Caution. Refer to the
attached information
WEEE - Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment
Directives
Thermal fuse (115˚C) For indoor use only
for positive polarity
Alternating current Negative polarity

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Various setting
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Preparation (Power supply)
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<Using batteries>
<Using the AC adapter>
(1) Insert the AC adapter jack into the AC
adapter inlet on the right side of the
main unit.
(2) Plug the AC adapter into the power
outlet.
•This equipment must be used with the
included AC adapter (model A30930G).
•Please observe the following
instructions for accurate measurement.
Measurement may not be possible on
the unstable environment.
During weight measurement, please
don’t touch any connecting cable “such
as a AC Adapter cable and PC communication cable” to avoid causing unstable scale installation.
•Please change the batteries LR6 (AA) careful-
ly to avoid dropping them on your feet.
•Ensure that the batteries are inserted with
the correct polarity / . If the polarity is
incorrect, then the batteries may leak and
damage the equipment.
•When not in use for a long time, remove the
batteries before storing the equipment.
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Call up the setting mode.
Press for 1 second.
1Press to turn on the power.
SET 0 is displayed.
4Input the setting value.
1) by or ,
2) and key.
3Select the setting items.
1) by or ,
2) and key.
SET1 Set ON / OFF of the beep sound.
(0.off or 1.on)
SET2 Set ON / OFF of the athlete selection.
(0.off or 1.on)
SET3 Set the automatic determination time when inputting.
(input range 0-9 seconds)
* “0” automatic determination function deactivate.
SET4 Set the automatic power off time.
(0, 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes)
* “0” automatic power off function deactivate.

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How to use (Body composition analyzer)
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2Check that the Body composition
analyzer mode is selected ( P.10).
3Input the clothes weight.
1) by or ,
2) and key
* aclear the input.
4Select the Body type and Gender.
1) by or ,
2) and key
* areturn to previous status.
1Press to turn on the power.
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How to use (Mode selection)
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1Press to turn on the power.
Model name is displayed.
is displayed (Body composition
analyzer).
Mode is selected by key.
Body composition P.11 Scale P.14
Scale (Weight lock) P.15 Scale (BMI Mode) P.16

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How to use (Body composition analyzer) (Continue)
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Input the height
1) by or ,
2) and key
* areturn to previous status
6
Input the age
1) by or ,
2) and key
* areturn to previous status
* , aClear the displayed result
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Step on the platform with bare feet,
after "Step on" flashing.
Measurement completion. <Body fat %> <Body weight>
<BMI>
<Total body water %>

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How to use (Scale)
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How to use (Scale • Weight Lock Mode)
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2Check that the Weight only mode is
selected ( P.10).
3Input the clothes weight.
1) by or ,
2) and key
* aclear the input.
1Press to turn on the power.
4
5
Step on the platform, after "Step
on" flashing.
Measurement completion.
2Check that the Weight only mode
(Weight lock mode) is selected (
P.10).
3Input the clothes weight.
1) by or ,
2) and key
* aclear the input.
1
Activation of Weight lock function.
Press to turn on the power.
4
5
Step on the platform, after "Step
on" flashing.
Measurement completion.
*aClear the displayed result

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2Check that the BMI mode is
selected ( P.10).
3Input the clothes weight.
1) by or ,
2) and key
* aclear the input.
4
1Press to turn on the power.
Input the height
1) by or ,
2) and key
* areturn to previous status
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How to use (BMI Mode)
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6
Step on the platform, after "Step
on" flashing.
Measurement completion.
*, aClear the displayed result

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Various criteria
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What is total body water percentage?
Total Body Water Percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person’s body expressed as a
percentage of their total weight. Water plays a vital role in many of the body’s processes and is
found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintaining a healthy total body water percentage will ensure
the body functions efficiently and will reduce the risk of developing associated health problems.
Your body water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and night. Your body tends to be
dehydrated after a longnight and there are differences in fluid distribution between day and night.
Eating large meals, drinking alcohol, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing may cause
variations in your hydration levels.
Your body water percentage reading should act as a guide and should not be used to specifically
determine your absolute recommended total body water percentage. It is important to look for
long-term changes in total body water percentage and maintain a consistent, healthy total body
water percentage.
Drinking a large quantity of water in one sitting will not instantly change your water level. In fact, it
will increase your body fat reading due to the additional weight gain. Please monitor all readings
over time to track the relative change.
Every individual varies but as a guide the average total body water percentage ranges for a healthy
adult are:
Female :45 to 60%
Male :50 to 65%
Source :Based on Tanita's Internal Research
Note: The total body water percentage will tend to decrease as the percentage of body fat increases.
A person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average body water percentage. As
you lose body fat the total body water percentage should gradually move towards the typical range
given above.
Underfat : below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems.
Healthy : within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender.
Overfat : above the healthy range. Increased risk for health problems.
Obese : high above the healthy body fat range.
Greatly increased risk of obesity-related health problems.
Criteria based on body fat percentage
Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight.
Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high
blood pressure, heart disease,diabetes and cancer. The chart below shows the healthy ranges for
body fat.

Copyright © 2009 TANITA Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SC2407601
This product meets the following requirements ;
1. Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)
Safety Standard : EN60601-1:1990, AM No.1:1993, AM No.2:1995
IEC60601-1:1988, AM No.1:1991, AM No.2:1995
EMC Standard : EN60601-1-2:2001
IEC60601-1-2:2001
2. Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (2009/23/EC)
Model
Accuracy Grade
Power source
Power Consumption
Impedance
Measurement
Weight
Measurement
Input Items
Output Items
Weight of Equipment
Size
SC-240MA
MDD Class IIa
ClassIII
Centre minus (model A30930G) Class II
LR6 (AA) x 6
NAWI
AC adapter
Battery
0.5W
Measurement System
Measurement Frequency
Measurement Current
Measurement Range
Measurement System
Maximum Capacity
Minimum Graduation
Clothes Weight
Gender
Body Type
Age
Height
Weight
Body Fat %
BMI
Total body water %
Interface Connections
Tetra polar Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
50 kHz
90µA
150-1200Ω
Strain Gauge Load Cell
200kg
0.1kg
0-10kg / 0.1kg increments
Female / Male
Standard / Athletic
5-99 years (Standard) / 18-99 years (Athletic)
90-249cm / 1cm increments
0-200.0kg / 0.1kg increments
3-75% / 0.1% increments
0.1 increments
15 - 85% / 0.1% increments
USB
4.7kg
341x437x54mm
Specifications