Tanita DC-13CU User manual

Instruction Manual
BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
DC-13CU
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
<Usage Conditions> <Storage Conditions>
Temperature Range : 41˚F to 95˚F/5˚C to 35˚C
Relative Humidity Range : 30% to 80% (non-condensing)
Max Altitude : 6,500ft ASL (2,000m ASL)
Atomospheric Pressure Range: 86kPa to 106kPa
Temperature Range : 14˚F to 140˚F/-10˚C to 60˚C
Relative Humidity Range : 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure Range : 70kPa to 106kPa
To avoid malfunctions, avoid storing the equipment in a place with direct sunlight,
significant temperature changes, a risk of dampness, a large amount of dust or a
risk of vibration or impact, or in the vicinity of flames.

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Intended Use
TANITA Body Composition Analyzers have been clinically proven to be accurate, reliable and
provide highly repeatable results. Our Analyzers are used worldwide by health, research
- medical screening and health assessments of adults and children
- monitoring the progress of weight loss during medical treatment relating to lifestyle
diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, bariatric surgery, hypertension and fatty liver
disease.
- monitoring increases of muscle mass, reduction of body fat and hydration levels as part of
- assessing the true effectiveness of nutrition and physical activity programs where body
mass index cannot identify key changes in body composition
- collating subject data for large cohort research studies
The TANITA Body Composition Analyzer is indicated for use in the measurement of weight
and impedance, and the estimation of body mass index (BMI), total body fat percent and
weight, total body water percent and weight, total body muscle mass, physique rating,
bone mass, visceral fat rating with healthy range, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and fat free
mass (FFM), using BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis).
The device is indicated for use for healthy children 5 to 17 years old and healthy adults with
active, moderately active, to inactive lifestyles.
Efficacy
user assistance to take a measurement.
Measurements can be taken in under 30 seconds for maximum convenience.

Contents
Before Use
For Your Safety ……………………………… 4
Part Names & Connection Procedure ………… 10
Positioning the Scale/Setting up the Mat …… 9
Checking the Contained Items ……………… 8
Setting the Thermal Paper Roll ……………… 13
Power Supply ………………………………… 15
Setting an SD Card …………………………… 14
Settings ……………………………………… 16
How to Use
Taking a Measurement ……………………… 18
Troubleshooting ……………………………… 29
Specifications ………………………………… 30
Output and Storage of Measurement Results …… 23
Body Composition Mode…………………………… 18
Measurement Results …………………………… 20
Scale Mode ……………………………………… 22
General Instructions for Body Composition Measurement …… 23
Select Printing Data ……………………………… 24
Printing Data ……………………………………… 24
Lists of Contents of the Print Item Preset…………… 25
In the Case to Select the Print Item Preset ………… 26
Reading Stored Measurement Result Data ………… 27
Data Output ……………………………………… 28
Data Storage ……………………………………… 28
If Necessary
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For Your Safety
Warning
Caution
This mark indicates actions that are prohibited.
This mark indicates instructions that must always be followed.
This section explains precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this
equipment and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarise yourself with this
information to ensure safe operation of this equipment.
Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in
death or severe injury.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Warning
Do not modify this equipment.
There is a risk of electrocution or injury, and precise analysis cannot be guaranteed.
This equipment must not be used on subjects with pacemakers or other
electrical implants.
Do not use the equipment if you have any kind of wound or inflammation on any part of your body
that comes into direct contact with the equipment.
This equipment passes a weak electrical current through the body which could
interfere with and cause the malfunction of electrical medical implants, with
serious consequences.
Do not use multiple adapters.
This may result in fire.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock, fire, or current leakage.
Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in
injury or damage to property.
Required

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Prohibited
Do not jump on the equipment.
Do not tilt the equipment.
Avoid using on subjects with allergies to metals.
Allergic reactions may be caused by the stainless steel used in the electrodes of this equipment.
Do not allow the equipment to get wet.
Do not use this equipment near other products that emit electromagnetic waves.
Do not insert fingers into any of the gaps or holes.
Do not apply force to the display.
The screen may break and cause injury.
Do not place items sensitive to magnetic forces near the equipment.
The magnet of the impedance meter may corrupt data on devices such as USB memory sticks if these are
placed near the equipment.
Assist persons with disabilities.
Another person should assist persons with disabilities who may not be able to take a measurement alone.
Caution
This equipment is designated a Class B IT device (mainly for systems intended to be used in indoor
environments) and is CE (EMC) certified, but it may affect devices that are sensitive to
electromagnetic waves.
Interpretation of analysis results (e.g. evaluation of measurements and formulation of exercise
programs based on results) must be performed by a professional.
Weight loss measures and exercise based on self-analysis could be harmful to your health.
Always follow the advice of a qualified professional.
Stand clear of the subject during measurement to ensure accuracy.
Wipe off the equipment if dust accumulates or it becomes dirty.
Clean the equipment after each use.
Use the included AC cable.
Do not lean against the equipment.
Unplug the AC cable from the equipment when moving it.
Continually monitor both the subject and the equipment for anomalies.
If an anomaly in the subject or equipment is discovered, take appropriate action, such as stopping the
equipment, while ensuring the safety of the subject.
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For Your Safety (continued)
Avoid measuring in multiple locations with greatly differing temperatures.
This may cause inaccurate measurements. Allow the equipment to stand for at least
2 hours before using if it is moved to a new location with a temperature difference of
36°F/20℃ or more.
Place palms and fingers in the correct positions
on the electrodes when measuring.
Improper contact between the hands and electrodes may cause the
displayed fat percentage to be lower than the actual percentage, or
cause an error.
Hold onto the grip. Be sure to wash your hands first.
Having dirty hands will cause inaccurate measurements.
Do not sit or bend the elbows or knees.
This causes inaccurate measurements.
Do not move during measurement.
This causes inaccurate measurements.
Use the equipment under the same conditions and in the same position as much
as possible for accurate tracking of changes.
Readings are affected by the level of hydration and position of the body.
Please use at the same time of day each time, under the same conditions and in the same
body position.
Required
Prohibited
For Accurate Measurements
Ensure arms are not touching sides during measurement.
If necessary, place a dry towel between arm and side.
Do not take measurements while using transmitting devices such as mobile phones,
as these may affect readings.
Avoid measuring after strenuous exercise.
This may cause inaccurate measurements. Please take measurements after sufficient rest.
Use in a stable location.
Errors in measurements may occur if the equipment is used in an unstable location.
Avoid measuring after over-eating or over-drinking, or when severely dehydrated.
This may cause inaccurate measurements. For greater accuracy, avoid using directly after
waking up. Use at the same time of day each time, at least three hours after the last meal.
Forpeopletowhomanyofthefollowingapply,changesinmeasurementvaluesshouldbereferredtoasareference.
·Peoplewithmetalimplants
·Peopletakingmedicationsthatinducechangesinbodywater(e.g.diuretics,etc.)
·Peoplewhoarepregnant,ondialysisorexperiencinganyswelling.Thereliabilityofbodyfatpercentagesmaydecrease.
Note

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Scheduled Maintenance
TANITA recommends that each facility conduct periodic checks of each unit.
1. Check the following at least daily:
• Date and time settings
2. Visually inspect the following at least weekly:
• The display for any damage or contamination
•All cables, cords, and connector ends for damage or contamination
•All safety-related labeling for legibility
•All accessories (electrodes, etc.) for wear or damage
3. Visually inspect the following at least monthly:
• Mounting screws
Update settings, replace items, or call for service as necessary according to the results of the visual
inspections. Do not use the unit if you see any signs of damage. Equipment that has been damaged
must be checked for proper operation by qualified personnel before using again.
With bent elbows and wrists With skin to skin contact Without all fingers attached to the electrodes
Contact condition
·If your arms make skin-to-skin contact, the results can only be used as reference data.
Incorrect Ways to Measure

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Checking the Contained Items
ⒶControl box
Ⓐ
Ⓑ
Ⓒ
Ⓓ
ⒷPlatform
ⒸCover (front)
ⒹCover (back)
Pole
Checking the Contained Items (Platform, Control box, Accessories)
□Screws x 4
Accessories
□Measurement Guide □Assembly Guide
□AC adaptor □AC cord □Mats x 3
□Thermal paper roll x 1
Grip
Contact us if you do not have all of the components listed above (See back cover).

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Checking the Contained Items/Assembly (continued)
Before Use
Positioning the Scale/Setting up the Mat
1 2
Note
Setting up the Mat
Align the mat with the platform.Remove the protective sheet under the mat.
Note
If the equipment is being used for measurement every day, the mat should be replaced
around once a month. If you are unsure about anything, please contact our customer
service division.
Positioning the Scale
Unfasten the knobs on the platform and stabilize
the feet (x 4) and adjustable feet (x 2).
You can use the device while wearing your shoes.
Use the mat to make sure that you do not slip on the platform.
The mat also protects the device against stains and damage.
Checking that the equipment is level.
Adjustable feet x 2Feet
For accurate measurements, make the equipment as even as possible.

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Symbols and their Meanings
Positive polarity
Direct current
Input, Output
Alternating current
CE marking
WEEE - Waste Electrical
and Electronic
Equipment Directives
Caution
Refer to the attached
notes.
For indoor use only
SD card
See the instructions
Control Box
Serial interface
Part Names & Connection Procedure
ManufacturerSerial number
Platform
Feet × 4
Casters ×２
Adjustable feet ×2
Electrodes × 4
Grip holder

Printer
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Before Use
Control Box
Display
SD card slot
Operating key
Connecting the Power
〈Back of the controller〉
AC cord
Do not have wet hands while handling the plug or AC adapter, as this can cause electrical shocks.
Warning
1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC cord
and plug the AC adapter into the
controller jack.
2. Plug the plug on the AC adapter into
the wall socket.
Plug
AC adapter

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Display and Keys
Part Names & Connection Procedure (continued)
Meanings of the LED Indicators and Keys
Turn ON/OFF the power
Feeds the printer paper
Set various functions
Reset zero point
Set preset value
(Clothes weight)
Select measurement mode
Select measurement display
Display Body Fat (percentage and mass)
*Not measured value but calculated value
Display Body Muscle (percentage and mass)
*Not measured value but calculated value
Display Body Water (percentage and mass)
*Not measured value but calculated value
Display Visceral
Fat Rating
Display Basal
Metabolic Rate
Indicate to step on
Select the body type from “Standard mode” or
“Athletic mode”
Select the gender from “Male” or “Female”
Enter the age between 5 to 99 years
Enter the height between 3’0.0” to 7’11.5”
/90.0 to 249.9cm
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1
2
3
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handle on the left hand side of the
controller.
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10cm of paper from the thermal paper roll.
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original place.
Press to turn on the device.
After all the indicators are displayed, is
displayed.
If the device is turned on with the printer cover open,
is displayed.
Press . The printer paper is cut
automatically, and the settings are
completed.
Paper is not automatically cut when ‘Auto Cut’ is set
②
①
③
④
Cutting automatically setting →See P.16 Setting item 4
Note
Setting the Thermal Paper Roll

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1
2
3
When the power is turned OFF, insert
an SD card into the slot with the logo
side facing upwards.
Make sure the card is facing in the correct direction
when inserting it.
Press to turn on the device.
When the device detects the SD card,
the mark on the right appears in the
upper left corner of the screen.
Be sure to insert and remove the SD card when the
Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.
Not compatible with SDXC memory cards.
Note
Setting an SD Card

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Turning the main power ON
Press the key to turn on the power.
The initial screen is displayed.
Keep the area around the plug socket clear
during operation of the equipment in case
of an emergency.
Turning the main power OFF
Press the key to turn the power OFF.
Power Supply
Turning the Main Power ON/OFF
Emergency Shut Down

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Settings
1
2
Press the key to change the mode.
The setting screen is displayed.
Select the setting item from the list below.
Enter numerical values and press the key.
Setting item List →Save changes and return
→Correct input number or cancel
•The key cannot be used when the scale is measuring weight or results are displayed
while standing on the platform after measurement.
Enter the year, month, day, hour and minute.
The date format is “yyyy mm dd hh:mm”
(Date input range: 2018 01 01 00:00 to 2099 12 31 23:59)
3:45 pm, 10th October, 2018
“2018” “10 10” “15:45”
Example
Note
Note
No. Setting item Default
0Check the software version -
1Date and time
→See below
2018.1.1
00:00
2Number to be printed automatically
(0-3 sheet(s)) 1
4Cutting automatically (0: off, 1: on) 1
5Beep sound (0: off, 1: on) 1
0
7ID number (Automatic count up)
(0: off, 1: on)
08
Measurement flow (0: Two step flow / Measure
body weight first, 1: One step flow / Enter
personal info first))
* Measurement flow →See P.18
No. Setting item Default
9
Body type selection (Athletic mode)
(0: off, 1: on) * Athletic mode →See P.18 & P.23
1
0
10
Height input unit
(0: 0.1cm increments, 1: 2cm increments)
0
11
Automatic determination time of input information
(0-9 second(s)) * 0: Disables this function
18
16
Target body fat ratio input (0: off, 1: on) 0
20 Printout contents (1: full, 2: short) 1
21 Timeout function of result display
(0: disable, 1: enable) 0
45 ‒68 Printing item settings (0: off, 1: on) →See P.24 1
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Printout Language (1: English, 2: French, 3: German,
4: Italian, 5: Spanish, 6: Turkish)
1
1
1
23 BMR kJ unit display (0: off, 1: on)
80 Reading Stored Measurement Result Data
→See P.27 -
Note
Unit change (0: kg, 1: lb)
Press the key again to return to the measurement screen.

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Before Use
The measurement mode is switched in
the following order when the
key is pressed:
Body Composition Mode
The “ ” mark is displayed
when the scale mode is selected.
Select the measurement mode by pressing the key.
Select the Measurement Mode
“Body Composition”
“Scale”
Scale Mode

Body Composition Mode Two step flow
Measure body weight first
( )
1Set the clothes weight after 0.0lb (0.0k ) is
displayed. (clothes weight)
Set the clothes weight after 0.0lb (0.0k ) is displayed. When
undertaking measurements with your shoes on, count the weight
of the shoes toward the clothes weight (0.0 to 20.0lb/0.0 to 10.0k ).
2
4
3Measure body weight.
Step onto the platform, after “
“” is displayed when you have entered a tare value
(clothes weight).
The “Stabilised” icon ( ) appears when the load is stable.
Input a user ID (16 digits).
This may not be displayed if the ID number function is set
to off. If the ID number is set to ON, ID number will be
increased automatically. To change ID number manually,
press and enter the preferred ID number.
The ID number range: 0 to 9999999999999999
Select body type.
This may not be displayed if the Athletic mode is set to off.
The “ ” mark is displayed when the Athletic mode is
selected.
→ See P.16 Setting item 8
If the scale does not detect a load, press to switch to “Input tare value”.
If the scale detects the load, press to display the entered tare value.
Athletic mode setting →See P.16 Setting item 9
Athlete condition →See P.23
ID number setting →See P.16 Setting item 7
Note
Note
Note
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Taking a Measurement
Standard clothes weight: summer 1.0kg, winter 2.0kg
1.0kg
Leather shoesPumps Running shoes Sneakers
0.2kg 0.5kg 0.7kg
Boots
2.5kg
*The weight is based on the standards as researched by TANITA.
Standard shoes weight:

Note
Note
Body Composition Mode
5Select gender.
6
7
8
9
Enter age.
The age range: 5 to 99
Enter height.
The height range:
3’0.0” to 7’11.5”
(90.0 to 249.9cm)
Height input unit setting →See P.16 Setting item 10
Set target body fat ratio.
This may not be displayed if the target body fat ratio
function is set to off.
The body fat ratio range: 4 to 55%
Target Body Fat ratio input → See P.16 Setting item 18
Measure body composition.
The scale starts measuring impedance after you
have entered all of the personal information.
Wait until “ ” is displayed, and remain
standing while measuring.
The measurement is complete when all “” disappear.
The scale displaysthe measurement resultsafter measuring
the whole body impedance.
The next measuring starts by pressing .
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Measurement Results
Output Measurement Results (Body Composition Mode)
The measurement results are displayed on the LCD after
measurement is completed.
The results are printed immediately after measurement is
completed.
Press the key to select the measurement display.
The measurement display is switched in the following order by
pressing the key.
“Fat” →“Muscle” →“Body Water” →“Visceral fat rating” →“Basalmetabolic rate” →“BMI”
Body Fat (Applicable age: 5 to 99)
Muscle (Applicable age: 18 to 99)
Body weight (kg)
Body weight (kg)
Body fat mass (kg)
Body muscle mass (kg)
Body fat %
Fat rating Body fat icon
Muscle icon
*Muscle mass rating compared to the general population.
Body muscle %
Muscle
mass rating
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Taking a Measurement (continued)