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Tanita DC-360 Instruction Manual
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Body composition analyzer dc-360 instruction manual please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Remote display version column mounted version.
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3 contents before use for your safety .........................................................4 part names & connection procedure .......................8 setting the printer paper / setting an sd card .....10 power supply ..........................................................12 settings .........
Page 3: Before Use
Before use 4 4 for your safety this section explains precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarize yourself with this information to ensure safe operation of this equipment. Warning failure to follow i...
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Before use 5 5 caution prohibited always… keep away from water. Avoid using on subjects with metal allergies. Allergic reactions may be caused by the stainless steel used in the electrodes of this device. Do not jump on the equipment. Do not lean on the equipment. Do not use this equipment near othe...
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Before use 6 6 for accurate measurements avoid measuring after strenuous exercise. This may cause inaccurate measurements. Please take measurements after suffi cient rest. Avoid measuring after excessive food or fl uid intake or when dehydrated. This may cause inaccurate measurements. For greater acc...
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Before use 7 7 scheduled maintenance tanita recommends that each facility conduct periodic checks of each unit. 1. Check the following at least daily: • the unit is on a stable and level surface ie on a fi rm fl ooring, not on a thick carpet • date and time settings 2. Visually inspect the following...
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Before use 8 8 part names & connection procedure symbols and their meanings positive polarity serial number alternating current direct current input, output weee - waste electrical and electronic equipment directives caution refer to the attached notes. For indoor use only sd card see the instructio...
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Before use 9 9 dc-360 display and keys 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 display body fat (percentage and mass) *not measured value but calculated va...
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Before use 10 10 setting the printer paper / setting an sd card 1 2 3 setting the printer paper (1) turn the power off and push the handle on the left hand side of the controller. (2) open the printer cover. (3) set the printer paper in place. Peel off the adhesive and pull out approximately 10cm of...
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Before use 11 11 1 2 3 setting an sd card 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 ...
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Before use 12 12 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 on the poweroff. Power supply turni...
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Before use 13 13 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 0 check the software version 1 date and t...
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Before use 14 14 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” dc-360 dc-360 set...
Page 14: How to Use
How to use 15 15 taking a measurement body composition mode two step fl ow measure body weight fi rst ( ) 1 enter the preset tare value (clothes weight) turn the power on, and check that the “ ” mark is displayed. Enter the preset tare value (clothes weight) the tare value range is 0.0 to 10.0kg 2 4 3...
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How to use 16 16 body composition mode 5 select gender 6 7 8 9 enter age the age range: 5 to 99 enter height the height range: 90.0cm to 249.9cm note height input unit setting → see p.13 setting 10 set target body fat ratio if the target body fat ratio function is set to off, the scale switches dire...
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How to use 17 17 measurement results output measurement results (body composition mode) the measurement results are displayed on the lcd after measurement is completed. The results are output to the pc immediately after measurement is completed. Press the key to select the measurement display. The m...
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How to use 18 18 taking a measurement (continued) measurement results body water (applicable age: 18 to 99) visceral fat rating (applicable age: 18 to 99) basal metabolic rate (applicable age: 18 to 99) body mass index (bmi) (applicable age: 5 to 99) body weight body weight body weight body weight b...
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How to use 19 19 scale mode the “ ” icon is displayed when the scale mode is selected. 1 enter the id number if the id number function is set to off, the scale starts measuring weight immediately. If the id number is set to on, id number will be increased automatically. To change id number manually,...
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How to use 20 20 - what is body fat percentage? (applicable age 5 to 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 ca...
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How to use 21 21 - what is total body water percentage? (applicable age 18 to 99) total body water percentage is the total amount of fl uid 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 ...
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How to use 22 22 various criteria (continued) - what is basal metabolic rate (bmr)? (applicable age 18 to 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 syst...
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How to use 23 23 - what is muscle mass? (applicable age 5 to 99) this feature indicates the weight of muscle in your body. The muscle mass displayed includes the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles (such as cardiac and digestive muscles) and the water contained in these muscles. Muscles play an importa...
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How to use 24 24 - what is bone mass? (applicable age 18 to 99) this feature indicates the amount of bone (bone mineral level, calcium or other minerals) in the body. Research has shown that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger, healthier bones. While bone structure ...
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How to use 25 25 data output data storage outputting measurement results via the usb or rs data storage of measurement results the results are output to the pc immediately after measurement is completed. Data is output in csv format. • usb connector (b - type 4 - pin female) are located on the back ...
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How to use 26 26 output and storage of measurement results (continued) printing data printing measurement results the results are printed from the printer immediately after measurement is completed. The number of sheets that are printed is set in . Number items default 45 fat mass 1.On 46 fat free m...
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How to use 27 27 lists of contents of the print item preset print item body composition analyzer scale full short body type standard athletic child standard athletic child tanita logo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ category name ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ model number ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ date and time ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ id no *1 *1 *1 *1 *...
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How to use 28 28 in the case to select the print item preset “body composition analyzer - full - standard” id • when it is set with an id, it is printed out. (the default is without an id.) fat % • fat % is amount of body fat as a proportion of body weight. Ffm • fat free mass is comprised of muscle...
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How to use 29 29 reading stored measurement result data 1 2 press the key while the display is on, and select the setting 80. Make sure the sd card is inserted. When a fi le is present, the id and measurement date and time of the data saved at the beginning of the fi le are alternately displayed. (1...
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How to use 30 30 general instructions for body composition measurement • recommended for those who are 18 years or older and meet the following conditions. - people who carry out 12 hours or more of cardiovascular exercise a week. - people who belong to a sport team or a sport organization with the ...
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If necessar y 31 31 please check the following before requesting repair. Troubleshooting problem solution measurement error with impedance measurement “err40” is displayed. • stand barefoot on the platform for measurement. • if the soles of the feet are dry, use the included dropper to apply about 0...
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If necessar y 32 32 technical notes body composition measurement by the bia method. Introduction this equipment provides estimated values for each measured value of body fat percentage, fat mass, fatfree mass, muscle mass and bone mass by the dxa method, estimated value for the total body water meas...
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If necessar y 33 33 - what is the visceral fat? Visceral adipose tissue (vat) has been associated with increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Accordingly, knowing and periodically checking the estimated vat accumulation serves as one factor of a number of factors in assessing the p...
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If necessar y 34 34 technical notes (continued) - factors giving errors in measurement in the bia method, impedance is measured and the body composition is calculated based on the value. It is known that impedance changes by the amount of the total body water that occupies about 60% of weight and th...
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If necessar y 35 35 these inter-day changes stem from such causes as: 1) temporary increases in body weight (total body water) through overeating and overdrinking 2) dehydration due to heavy sweating during vigorous exercise 3) dehydration due to alcohol consumption or the use of diuretics 4) dehydr...
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If necessar y 36 36 it has long been said among medical and nutritional specialists that “the basal metabolic rate (bmr) is more determined by the fat free mass (ffm) than by the body weight” (persons of a given body weight with a higher ffm will have a higher bmr), and that from the aspect of evalu...
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If necessar y 37 37 comparison of bmr values from the tanita multiple regression model and breath analysis (presented at nutrition week held in san diego in 2002) the current bmr retrogression formula is a formula which acts on the principle of using the ffm value from the results of body compositio...
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If necessar y 38 38 specifi cations model number dc-360 power source ac adapter input:100 – 240v output:12v electric current range 25va impedance measurement measurement system dual-frequency 4 electrode measurement frequency 6.25khz / 50khz electrode materials stainless steel measurement part betwee...
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If necessar y 39 39 input items clothes weight 0.0kg to 10.0kg (0.1kg increments) id no. 16 digits gender female / male body type standard / athletic * 1 age 5 to 99 years height 90.0cm to 249.9cm (0.1cm increments) target body fat % 4% to 55% (1% increments) output items id no. 16 digits gender fem...
Page 39: Disposal
Disposal this is an electronic device. Please dispose of it as an electronic device, not as general household waste. Please follow the regulations in your local region when disposing of this device. Copyright © 2015 tanita corporation. Dc3607601(0)-1505fa this device meets the emc directive 2004/108...