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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER MC-980MA Instruction manual Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Manual_MC-980MA_V1...
Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential The MC-980MA estimates the various outputs specified in the Specification Section of this Manual. Keep in mind that there are many factors that can influence the accuracy of these measurements.
Product Assembly and Components Control unit Connection of Plugs Accessories USB B USB A Instruction manual (This manual) Assembling guide RS-232C Control Box Power supply cord AC cord Control unit Power switch USB A Column Platform Connection of Plugs RS-232C Communication cable Platform AC cord...
Preparation Setting up the main unit 2 people should unpack the unit Column Unit Caution Platform / Control Box Instruction manual (This manual) Assembling guide Assembly Screw (6 item) Power supply cord Communication cable Screw driver AC cord Platform...
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Preparation Setting up the main unit (continued) Assembly (continued) Assembly (continued) Platform...
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Turn off the power [Platform] [Control Box] Turn on the power. Select "Setup" Select [Control Box] "Shutdown MC-980MA" Turn on the power. *If the Platform power is switched on. or turn off the power. The initial screen is displayed (Initial screen) [Platform] Initial settings.
Various settings Setting methods (continued) • e Main Menu. • e Save changes and return. • e Return without saving Quit Back Select "Various Settings" 2. Select "Printer" Set Printer Operation : Select ON / OFF the printing function. Auto Print : Set the number of sheets to print. Paper : Select printing paper.
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Various settings Setting methods (continued) • e Main Menu. • e Save changes and return. • e Return without saving Quit Back 4. Select "External Device" 6. Select "Controller" Input Device : Select type of card reader. Brightness : Adjust brightness of monitor. - 1 OFF : Input ID from the touch screen.
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Database Management Settings Setting methods (continued) • e Main Menu. • e Save changes and return. • e Return without saving Quit Back Select "Database Management" 2. Select "Add, Remove or Change" Add : Register new user data. ( page 21) Change : Change the registered user data.
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Database Management Settings Setting methods (continued) • e Main Menu. • e Save changes and return. • e Return without saving Quit Back 2-2. Select "Change" or "Delete" 2-3. Select "Import" Remove / Change the registered user data. Import the user data from external file. page 24) Input user ID, user name or measurement date and press "Search"...
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Database Management Settings Setting methods (continued) • e Main Menu. • e Save changes and return. • e Return without saving Quit Back 2-4. Select "Export" 3. Select "Output Measurement Result" Export the user data. Input user ID, user name or measurement date and press "Search". Select a destination file for the data.
Taking a measurement Single Measurement a(Gray Arrow) : One step flow (Enter detail first) a(Black Arrow) : Two step flow (Measure body weight first) Input personal data Measurement body composition Select Check Information and "Body Composition" "Start Measurement" Measurement body weight Step on with bare feet Wait a few moments Measurement...
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Taking a measurement Taking a measurement New User Registration Registered User Select "New User Registration" Select "Registerd User" Input User ID, name and all personal information and press Input user ID and Password "Register" Password is optional. Note ID : Enter a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters. Duplicate ID numbers are not acceptable.
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• Before you start a weight management program and set the appropriate personal body fat %, composed of interstitial fluid and (ECW) please consult your doctor. Tanita is not responsible for setting the appropriate target body fat blood plasma. % for specific individuals.
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Taking a measurement Measurement Result (continued) BMR / VFR / TBW Body Balance [Body Fat Distribution] Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the amount of energy the body consumes The ratio of upper to lower body fat is in a 24 hour period, when at total rest. calculated, and plotted against average Harmful fat that collects in the internal healthy values for gender and age.
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Product Specification Model number MC-980MA Model number MC-980MA MDD : CLASS IIa Serial Number maximum 16 alphanumeric characters Accuracy Grade NAWI : CLASS III Name maximum 16 alphanumeric characters Power source 230V AC (50/60Hz) Gender Female / Male Electric current range 0.3A...