Tanita SC-240 User manual

SC-240
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.

Contents
2
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 mode) .................................. 11
How to use (Scale mode).................................................14
How to use (Scale / Weight lock mode) ................................15
How to use (Scale / BMI mode).......................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 17
Various criteria.............................................................18
Connection with a personal computer ..................................22
Technical notes ............................................................26
Specifications ..............................................................30
Applications
•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percentage,totalbodywater percentageand
weight,musclemass(skeletalandsmooth),physiquerating,bonemass,visceralfatratingwithhealthyrange,
basalmetabolicrate(BMR),metabolicage,andtargetbodyfatpercentagewithpredicatedweightandfatmass,
usingBIA(BioelectricalImpedanceAnalysis).Thedeviceisindicatedforuseforhealthychildren5-17yearsold
andhealthyadultswithactive,moderatelyactive,toinactivelifestyles.
•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.

Safety Notes
3
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
electrical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(120VAC)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.
•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 (continued)
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•FortheSC-240;EnsureyouusetheoriginalAC adapter.Using anACadapterotherthanthe
original one may cause malfunction.
 Donotinsertorremovetheplugbythecable.
TheSC-240estimates thevariousspecifiedintheSpecificationSection ofthisManual.Keepin
mindthattherearemanyfactorsthatcaninfluencetheaccuracyofthesemeasurements.
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.
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.
Thisdevice should only be used by healthyadultsandchildrenovertheageof 5 who engage in
active,moderatelyactiveorinactivelifestyles.

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•Measurementis sometimes impossibleona surface that isstronglyvibrating.Inthis case, please
movetheequipmentontoasurfacewithlittlevibration.
•Donot take measurementswhile using transmitters, such as cellular phone,whichmayaffect
readings.
•Measurementofbodycompositionofpregnantwomenmayresultininaccuratereadings.
<Usage Conditions>
TemperatureRangeforUse :41°Fto95°F/5°Cto35°C
RelativeHumidity :30%-80%(withoutcondensation)
<Storage Conditions>
TemperatureRangeofEnvironment:14°Fto122°F/-10°Cto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
120VAC
60Hz

Part Names & Accessories
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Instructionmanual
(thisbook)
ACadapter
Accessories
Display
Adjustablefeet
Platform
BatteryBox
Adjustablefeet
Electrode

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Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys
<Symbols and their Meanings>
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
Male Female
Athletic mode Directcurrent Input,Output
Presettare
(Clothesweight)
Caution. Refer to the
attached information
forpositivepolarity
Alternating current Negativepolarity

Preparation (Power supply)
8
<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.
• 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)
carefully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.

Various setting
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2
Call up the setting mode.
Press for 1 second.
1
5
Press to turn on the power.
Press to turn the power off.
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,default:1.on)
SET2 SetON/OFFoftheathleteselection.
 (0.offor1.on,default:1.on)
SET3 Settheautomaticacceptancetimewheninputting.
 (inputrange0-9seconds,default:5seconds)
 *“0”automaticacceptancefunctiondeactivate.
SET4 Settheautomaticpowerofftime.
 (0,5,10,30,60minutes,default:5minutes)
 *“0”automaticpowerofffunctiondeactivate.
SET5 Settheunit.
 (0kgor1.lb,default:1.lb)

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 mode ( P.11) Scalemode( P.14)
Scale/Weightlockmode( P.15)Scale/BMImode( P.16)

How to use (Body composition mode)
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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
* areturntopreviousstatus.
1Press to turn on the power.

How to use (Body composition mode) (continued)
12
5
Input the height
1)by or ,
2) and key
* areturntopreviousstatus
6
Input the age
1)by or ,
2) and key
* areturntopreviousstatus

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How to use (Body composition mode)
* , aClear the displayed result
7
8
Step on the platform with bare feet,
after “Step on” ashing.
Measurement completion.
<Body fat %> <Body weight>
<BMI>
<Total body water %>

How to use (Scale 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”
ashing.
Measurement completion.

How to use (Scale / Weight lock mode)
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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”
ashing.
Measurement completion.
* aClear the displayed result

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
* areturntopreviousstatus
How to use (Scale / BMI mode)
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5
6
Step on the platform, after “Step on”
ashing.
Measurement completion.
* , aClear the displayed result

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Troubleshooting
•Isitinstalledataplacewithvibrations?
•Istheplatforminclined?
eKeeptheplatformhorizontal.
•Isanything caught in the gaps of the
platform?
eRemoveanythingcaughtinthegaps.
The measured weight is
notstable.
Symptom Please check
- Please check the following before asking for repair.
•Turnoffthepower,andremovetheitems
ontheplatformandturnonthe power
again, and then redo the measurement.
How to
measure
Zeropointerror
Impedance
measurementerror •Measurewithbarefeet.
•When the soles of your feet are dry,
drop water for about 0.5 ml with the
attached dropper on the electrodes before
measurement.
•Checktheinputinformation.
Display
part
Nothingisdisplayedeven
afterturningonthepower.
isdisplayed.
•Checkthatthepowersupplyisconnected
correctly.
•The weight to measure exceeds the
measurement range.
•Inthe case that an errorisdisplayedotherthantheabove, turn offthe power once, and then
measure again.
 Ifthesameerrorisdisplayedrepeatedly,contactourcustomerservicecenter.
Note

Various criteria
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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.
Note:Athletesmayhavealowerbodyfatrangedependingontheirparticularsportoractivity.
What is body fat percentage? (Applicable age 5 - 99)
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.

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- What is total body water percentage? (Applicable age 18 - 99)
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.
- What is visceral fat rating? (Applicable age 18 - 99)
Thisfeatureindicatestheratingofvisceralfatinyourbody.
Visceralfatisthefatthatisintheinternalabdominalcavity,surroundingthevitalorgansinthetrunk
(abdominal)area.Researchshows that even ifyourweightand body fat remainsconstant, asyou
get older the distribution of fat changes and is more likely to shift to the trunk area especially post
menopause.Ensuringyou,havehealthylevelsofvisceralfatmyreducetheriskofcertaindiseases
such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and the onset of type 2 diabetes.
TheTanitaBodyCompositionAnalyzerwillprovideyouwithavisceralfatratingfrom1–59.
Ratingfrom1to12
Indicatesyouhaveahealthylevelofvisceralfat.Continuemonitoringyourratingtoensurethatit
stayswithinthehealthyrange.
Ratingfrom13–59
Indicatesyouhaveanexcesslevelofvisceralfat.Considermakingchangesinyourlifestylepossibly
through diet changes or increasing exercise.
Source:1) TanitaInstituteContractStudy.AlgorithmDevelopmentforEstimatingVisceralFatRating.
SBHeymsfieldMD.ColumbiaUniversityCollegeofPhysiciansandSurgeons2004.
 2)Wang, Z., et al. Japanese-American DifferencesinVisceralAdiposityand a Simplified
EstimationMethodforVisceralAdiposeTissue.NorthAmericanAssociationfortheStudy
ofObesity.AnnualMeeting.Abstract518-P.2004
Note:
•Evenifyouhavealowbodyfatrate,youmayhaveahighvisceralfatlevel.
•Formedicaldiagnosis,consultaphysician.

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Various criteria (continued)
- What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)? (Applicable age 18 - 99)
WHATISBMR?
YourBasal Metabolic Rate(BMR)isthe minimum levelofenergyyour body needswhenatrestto
functioneffectivelyincludingyourrespiratoryandcirculatoryorgans,neuralsystem,liver,kidneys,
andotherorgans.Youburncalorieswhensleeping.
About70%ofcaloriesconsumedeverydayareusedforyourbasalmetabolism.Inaddition,energy
isusedwhendoinganykindofactivityhowever;themorevigoroustheactivityisthemorecalories
areburned.Thisisbecause skeletal muscle (which accounts forapproximately40%ofyourbody
weight)actsasyourmetabolicengineandusesalargeamountofenergy.Yourbasalmetabolismis
greatlyaffectedbythequantityofmusclesyouhave,thereforeincreasingyourmusclemasswillhelp
increase your basal metabolism.
Bystudyinghealthyindividuals,scientists have found that as people age, their metabolic rate
changes.Basalmetabolismrisesasachildmatures.Afterapeakattheageof16or17,ittypically
starts to decrease gradually.
Havingahigherbasalmetabolismwillincreasethenumberofcaloriesusedandhelptodecreasethe
amountofbodyfat.Alowbasalmetabolicratewillmakeithardertolosebodyfatandoverallweight.
HOWDOESATANITABODYCOMPOSITIONANALYZERCALCULATEBMR?
ThebasicwayofcalculatingBasalMetabolicRateBMRisastandardequationusingweightandage.
Tanitahasconductedin-depthresearchintotherelationshipofBMRandbodycompositiongivinga
much more accurate and personalized reading for the user based on the impedance measurement.
Thismethod has been medically validated using indirectcalorimetry (measuring the breath
composition).*
* Reliability on equation for BasalMetabolic Rate:At 2002Nutrition Week:A Scientific and ClinicalForumand
ExpositionTitle:InternationalComparison:RestingEnergyExpenditurePredictionModels:TheAmericanJournalof
Clinical Nutrition
- What is metabolic age? (Applicable age 18 - 99)
Thisfeaturecalculates your BMR and indicates the average age associated with that type of
metabolism.
IfyourBMRAgeishigherthanyouractualage,itisanindicationthatyouneedtoimproveyour
metabolicrate. Increasedexercisewillbuildhealthy muscle tissue, which will improveyour
metabolic age.
You will obtain a reading between 12 and 90. Under 12 will be displayed as “12” and over 90
displayedas“90”.